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[@transvestosaurus878]

He's not angry, he's politely protesting the inconvenience

[@giovanna722]

Yes, I don't hear anger so much as indignant questioning about what's going on. Beautiful eyes.

[@Allhailthegreatcatperses]

I have a bengal and they are the best! So sweet and affectionate and yes they feel like they want to engage in a two way dialogue - so when you talk to them they almost always respond :; And yes they like 💦

[@Brasswatchman]

No, he's angry. Definitely angry. It might be a cold kind of anger, but it's still anger. 😁

[@lotus_flower2001]

Seems like he is feeling scared/uncomfortable with his situation. Being threatening is how cats defend themselves when they are feeling like this.

[@theoneandonlyAeth]

On a more serious note, not angry indeed. He's just scared and feeling cornered. He's in a strange environment with strange people and he's being touched and handled. As cats are both a predator and a prey animal this is him very much feeling like a prey. He's growling to say that if she hurts him he'll hurt her. For the tub part, he's probably also wanting to stay in there and stay low because that way he's hiding, sort of. Not doing a great job of it but staying low with the walls of the tub around feels instinctively safer than being out in the open.

[@akantiia]

First time I've seen a cat so happy in the bath, man was having the best time in the tub 😂

[@Echo81Rumple83]

He's like a happy Goron chilling in the Hot Springs of the Eldin mountains 😆

[@ronsamborski6230]

@@Echo81Rumple83 Who? What? Where?

[@daniellewoolley8607]

@akantiia that because of the Leopard in his breed. Leopards love water, that's why he loves the water

[@Dionysian.Cryptid]

The first time she groomed Kazoo he was having the time of his life as well

[@rei_queenkimochii]

@@ronsamborski6230it’s a legend of Zelda reference

[@slytherinlibrarian3501]

It's such an interesting change of pace to see Vanessa fight to get a pet _out_ of the bath, rather than having to fight to keep them in.

[@NursingRelationships]

😂😅🎉

[@JOHNLARZONI89]

Especially a cat. 😅

[@nikolaikalashnikov4253]

@@JOHNLARZONI89 ...Where are the Owners of these Pets ??? ...Shouldn't they be there to comfort them so that they're not so freaked out ???

[@viaxxl]

@@nikolaikalashnikov4253the owners presence would’ve changed the struggle there’s a reason why they send the cat to a groomer instead of themselves

[@divachiquita714]

"You're very pretty, please don't hurt me." Is exactly the response I hope I inspire on first meeting people 😂

[@madwhitehare3635]

Same here! I practically roll over! Pathetic really, but that's what life does to ya!

[@Dataciiiiiiiii]

Same

[@LuisLopez2]

As opposed to "You're ugly, I don't care if you hurt me" ? 😂😂

[@saulsainz1806]

loooooool

[@levischorpioen]

Tell me to stay away from you without telling me to stay away from you.

[@Pinkfrosting962]

My 13 year old Bengal has showered with me every single day since he was 8 weeks old. He has his own towel and I don’t remember what it’s like showering without him!

[@Sugary-Stardust]

THAT'S ADORABLE ;O;

[@I.do_exist]

That's it, you sold me, I'm getting a Bengal (clarification I'm adopting one NOT buying one)

[@masternmargarita]

@@I.do_exist good luck finding one for adoption :)

[@msepiphqny]

@@I.do_exist Good luck man finding them in shelters is like borderline IMPOSSIBLE Theyre VERY wanted

[@jellynear-tears3775]

​@I.do_exist Yeah, like msepopjqny said, they're hard to find in shelters and they're very very VERY energetic. They're very hard to take care of because you have to take them on walks and stuff like that because of how much energy they have

[@CM-ss5pe]

A clarification: Bengals aren't mixed with leopards, but with leopard cats, who are still within the same feline genus as domestic cats.

[@carolr7823]

The Leopard cats though are wild cats and aren't domesticated so the bengal is considered a hybrid.

[@Saskatchetooner]

I was thinking about the logistics 😂

[@karengerhardt6008]

​@@Saskatchetooner Same. 😂

[@alisong2328]

She mentioned two breeds of cats - "domestic shorthair and Asian leopard" cats

[@28kedar]

@@alisong2328 No, she later said because of their 'Leopard' ancestry they love water. That is incorrect. The don't have leopard ancestry. Leopards do enter water often but I am not sure if Leopard cats do. They may have certain tolerance for water though being wild cats. Also 'Asian Leopard' is not a 'breed' of cat. It is a species.

[@yooqu]

As a Bengal owner, yes they always make those weird noises, yes they are feisty, and yes they think they are royalty. Really cute when they prance around though.

[@rosbar4752]

Most cats I have known thought they were royalty. It's one of the main characteristics of felines.

[@midnightmosesuk]

To be honest, I think he's got a good reason to think that.

[@AI3Dorinte]

is it true that they really mess up the house compared to other breeds?

[@devinbuettgenbach2941]

Mate they don't think they're royalty, they know it.

[@psivampire13]

I had a Bengal and she would only meow. She would growl or hiss when actually planning to attack. But yes, she was feisty.

[@jaimescorner3.051]

Bengals are very vocal lol Usually pretty harmless tho

[@AgataEvzenie]

Tell that to my bengal. :D She is like a ticking time bomb sometimes.

[@grahammonk8013]

@@AgataEvzenie I had one that was not...dangerous, but neurotic as hell. Extremely wilful as well. Loved to lick paper, I think this was down to the fact her original owner was an artist, and she found out that licking paper was really annoying, so of course she started licking everything paper in sight to piss off the owner. I tried to find her a friend, and ended up with a lynx point tabby cross who *looked* like her, but could not have been more different. Calmest, gentlest cat I've ever known.

[@rabies7290]

Depends on genetics and how much of a hybrid they are (how many generations back the cross with the wild cat). The more dilute the wild genes, the more sociable they are.

[@TheTataNini]

*The goal on the Bengal was to create a breed of domestic cats with the appearance of a wild cat and the character of a pet. It really was like Zeus was talking back haha and it seems like many people's cats here behave the same, I was cracking up because my late boi Nikki did too. Vanessa: I've never seen a Bengal cat, so beautiful Zeus: I know Vanessa: The Bengal cat was created by... Zeus: Listen to the nice hooman educating other hoomans about us...pfff Vanessa: I don't know if this is a growl or Zeus: It's how I talk Vanessa: I've been told Bengals can be feisty... Zeus: Not feisty. Hurry up and get me in the tub! And on and on. Vanessa: Thank you! Please come again. Z: I think I will!

[@barbarajoyce6424]

bitching and complaining is normal. I had to self steward some at a show and Maniac(Aust:Kaos Mystic Maniac) just kept complaining, So every so often people would hear "Maniac shut up" good thing is, bengals can't look innocent, so when they've done something wrong, they look guilty.

[@anikabubonica]

She didn’t mention how soft they are! Touching a bengals fur is unreal

[@F1rstp3rson]

Mines pretty soft. And just to be clear, there is no leopard in Bengals. Btw, super loyal cats. Mines goes on walks with me. I didn't teach her that. She just does.

[@sweetpea2839]

Like stroking a fine silk scarf. Only one layer of fur. Mine was put out of 2 home, I took her in. She always gets in shower with me.

[@Raidou_K]

Regular cat: Struggles to get out of water. Zeus: Struggles to stay inside water.

[@misottovoce]

🤣🤣🤣 Nailed i!

[@andythierry5402]

Should have called him Poseidon instead 🤣

[@sebaxiNho]

isn't it the other way around? im confused

[@orlando_mia4583]

Yes ​@@sebaxiNho

[@user-lynKx]

I'm very certain it's the other way around...

[@Vespuchian]

This guy has a lot of 'why are you moving me every time I start getting comfortable?' energy.

[@kathyb483]

I have a bengal named Mowgli. He is very talkative and loves water. He tries to jump in the shower with me. He is the best cat I’ve ever had. Bengals are great although a little noisy.

[@anna_in_aotearoa3166]

Have always found the breed really interesting with their love of water, willingness to play fetch & very distinctive beautiful coat markings! Never heard one speaking in a video before though, and am curious - is the 'growl' vocalisation something common for them instead of meowing, due to the wildcat part of their ancestry, or was Zeus just being extra-spicy? 😆

[@arifhossain9751]

Missed the chance to name him Meowgli.

[@jamieohjamie]

@@anna_in_aotearoa3166 I have a Bengal and he has only ever growled when he caught a mouse and I had to take it away from him. Other than that he meows just like a normal cat, except that his meow is LOOOOUD. My cat has some PIPES on him and he will sometimes do that thing cats do where they go to another room and just start yowling for no reason.

[@FWDSUXARSE]

Yeah my Bengals all loved water and were very vocal.

[@pdhamilton999]

@@arifhossain9751excellent!!!😂

[@avengermkii7872]

I love how he stopped growling when he was in the water bath.

[@TheFryBoxGaming]

The noises he was making was more akin to scared whimpering rather than a growl.

[@roanc3709]

Yeah. It’s disturbing she ignored it and let it get to a point where he pooped out of fear

[@catsareawesomemckinnon3393]

What could she have done to lessen the cats fear?​@@roanc3709

[@queenofnyc5584]

@@roanc3709it’s not that serious it’s over now nothing happened to cat. Humans and babies get scared all the time y’all always making a big deal when it comes to animals they’ll get over it like we do.

[@roanc3709]

@@queenofnyc5584 you can’t explain to a cat things are okay and there’s no danger, plus this level of stress can be physically dangerous for small creatures with little hearts. Also it’s not over, she’s still actively getting money from monetised videos of her being neglectful towards the cats emotional well-being. Her KZbin channel gives her so much money she doesn’t need to charge for grooms anymore, and I bet the ones with a “spicy” cat get her more than usual. Not exactly an incentive to stop bothering a terrified cat when she should, is it?

[@jeffthealpacaisyourdad385]

​@@roanc3709 she didn't ignore it though. Stop making $hit up. She literally said in the video that she wasn't sure what the noise it was making was because she never groomed a cat like it before. Stop trying to give this weird, bull$hit narrative when anyone that watches the video and has common sense knows that she just isn't to familiar with the breed 😂😂

[@Merbella]

I have 2 Bengals, and I can tell you the sounds Zues made were warning noises. He was mostly all talk though because he tolerated a lot 😅 Bengals are beautiful and a lot of fun for the right owner. Don't own one if you want a lap cat. They are half dog/half human for life ❤

[@zenyatta5064]

They are beautiful but I do want a lap cat :(

[@Meraidd]

That's the impression I have of Bengals, is that they're active and vocal and more like a dog 😂

[@Meraidd]

​@@zenyatta5064won't get much more of a lap cat than a ragdoll❤

[@Antonia-jy3dh]

I’ve owned 5 Bengals over the years. They love laps but on their own terms. Picking them up though is another story. I have 3 rescues at the mo and all three surprising fight to have laps and cuddles as soon as I sit down. One is also a shoulder cat and would stay there all day if poss.

[@senmage]

My bengal Bjorn's favorite spot is my lap. He will even curl up in my arms under the covers for bed time. He da best

[@aaronswink8554]

My sister had a Bengal cat for a long time - he was a rescue and lived until he was around 16. We discovered Bengals can be dog-like with favorite toys and fetch. They are such beautiful cats with a playful streak in them!

[@anna_in_aotearoa3166]

Glad your sister & family got to spend such a long time with the cat! They're such a fascinating breed. Have seen some really fun stories of them participating in water sports with family, playing with dogs, doing fetch, and all sorts of other activities more "dog-like" than usual for most felines? Their coat patterns are so beautiful too!

[@aaronswink8554]

@anna_in_aotearoa3166 The whole time she was raised and lived with dogs and she quickly learned how to play and have fun with retrievers and labs. Such a fun cat and such a personality.

[@marinhusky8863]

I knew someone who had 2 of them and walked them with leashes like dogs.

[@kerfluffle3781]

honestly, every cat I've lived with has played fetch and only one of the dogs has

[@waggermama]

Many have Burmese crossed in (the prettiest ones 😊), and Burmese are very playful and dog like. And very noisy (in common with other Asian cat breeds)

[@bananies12]

I used to pet sit for a neighbor's Bengal cat, and she was seriously the sweetest cat I've ever encountered. She would come running and leap into your arms, drape herself across your shoulders, and nuzzle your head. All she wanted was love, and she gave it back × 100. She's the only cat my dad has ever liked, since he's a dog person, and he cried (as did we all) when she sadly passed pretty young from cancer 😢

[@robinpriego4453]

🤍🤍🤍🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😇😇😇🐈🐈🐈😭😭😭

[@FrostWolfPack]

She sounded lovely lady sad thing that it was taken so soon.

[@cooliipie]

Bengals are so much sweeter than a typical housecat. I have 3

[@patremagilbert682]

Awe condolences

[@2424rocket]

I’m one of those people that never gets depressed… My first cat died after 18 years and it almost killed me. I literally could not function for a week. It hurt so bad I thought I would never have another pet… Four weeks later I got another cat. It saved me.

[@stupiddog79]

First cat ever that needed _encouragement_ to get out of the tub... now I've seen everything!

[@andrewolson5471]

It made me laugh when Zeus tried to get back in the tub. Such un-cat-like behavior! 😂

[@BoraHorzaGobuchul]

I have a stray cat that lives drinking out of a bidet - she gets into it, demands that we open the trap, sticks its head under the trap, the water flows on top of her head, down into the sink, where it gets consumed. She prefers that to drinking out of the usual sink or the dish. Another cat we had loved drinking directly from the sink tap.

[@saenhar]

What I really enjoy about these videos is that the groomer actually speaks to each animal as if they were a client paying for their own haircut. Respect and chill vibes

[@c.l.368]

where are the chill vibes exactly? All I see is a cat hating his fking life while a stranger manipulates him against his will. Honestly, there's absolutely no reason to do this to the poor thing.

[@moldytoiletpaper]

​@@c.l.368 There are reasons! Some owners let their cats outside, the cat gets dirty, and they complain to a groomer. Some cats are neglected by their old owners or owners who cant provide for them, and someone takes it to the groomer because the matts are too hard to get out. There's also that the cat or wtv animal is smelly, has an uneven pelt, and just needs some care.

[@c.l.368]

@@moldytoiletpaper When cats get dirty they clean themselves. I've never in my 37 years on this earth met a cat that needed external grooming because they didn't clean themselves. Never met a smelly cat. Cats are not dogs. And even in the ridiculously unlikely scenario that they didn't groom themselves, if the owners had any sense and empathy, THEY WOULD GROOM THE CAT THEMSELVES. Cats are not dogs! They take a long time to trust others and the stress they suffer when being taken outside of their territory is immense. Only reason I see is the owners lack empathy and are ignorant enough not to know that cats don't need to be taken to a groomer.

[@moldytoiletpaper]

@@c.l.368 Certain cats, like Persians, exotic shorthairs and cats with disabilities cannot groom themselves properly. Cats also sometimes don't groom themselves, leaving their fur with dirt stuck in it. People also do not have the materials to groom the cat, and/or might hurt the cat.

[@c.l.368]

@@moldytoiletpaper Sorry but that's just silly. Persians and shorthairs can of course groom themselves. If you had said hairless cats (I forget their breed) then maybe... If you can't groom your cat because you hurt him... you shouldn't have a cat ffs! And even if you were right about everything, that would leave groomers like the one in the video without a business because you can't sustain it only with the types of cats you mentioned. Let's be honest, its people who just for whatever reason think normal cats need to be bathed and groomed by random strangers, and they are oblivious/indifferent to the stress they inflict upon them.

[@tavali2097]

I've had 2 bengals and they are indeed more vocal and enjoy water more. They are intelligent cats but are a joy to have. I miss them deeply

[@maryc4311]

I adopted two Bengals from rescue. A mother and a son. The son was a psycho and the mother was as sweet and friendly as could be. They passed a few years ago, one living until 17 and the other until 19. I miss them a lot.

[@bore-aliss]

You must've taken great care of them! They tend to have shorter lives than the average cat.

[@jazzdub4958]

You didn't think about selling them for profit?

[@kingcrafteroderderfahradtu7331]

@@jazzdub4958wth?

[@gustiwidyanta5492]

​​@@jazzdub4958not to be "that guy" but i think selling an adopted, rescued pet is kind of cruel.

[@WhiteTree97]

​@@gustiwidyanta5492keep being poor without the grind mentality

[@marysmith2060]

He's handsome. You know kitty was well behaved, when he's invited back.

[@mistermazemusic]

Love the pur/growl... He's just a cat that left the engine running 😂

[@joyLoveC]

😂👍🏻

[@Brando56894]

He's new to driving an manual and keeps missing the throw between "happy" and "angry"

[@madonnamotete558]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@RaniAndSaaya]

As a Bengal owner, yes they are extremely vocal. When our kitty was only three months old she was able to bellow so loud it sounded like another animal was in the house! She has an even wider range of sounds now, including chittering when she hunts(which our other cat tries to imitate, but it sounds like squeals instead of a wildcat hunting like Rani) And yeas they love water! Rani has always been curious and she loves to play in water. At one point we had to do some work on some pipes under the bathtub and she went under to listen to the water as it went through the pipes. As far as I know bengals are very good pets and very loving and playful. In Rani’s case, she’s not a cuddly cat, but she does have periods of time where she is fiercely affectionate and she’s very attached to us!

[@Pinkfrosting962]

I work from home and you’d think it’s my dog barking that would get me in trouble but nope, he’s quiet as a mouse and my cat is bellowing so loud people on the phone will be like, “I can hear your kid your kid crying” 😂😅 and I’m like, “that’s just my cat” 😂😂

[@martinmiller61]

Mine likes to cuddle a good amount only after getting all the playout, though.

[@JoULove]

There's a cat in my neighborhood that looks like a Bengal (can't be sure). He's so beautiful and soft but he has a grumpy face and he grumbles a lot even though he's friendly and playful. I think they need a lot of enrichment to be happy.

[@robertshrewsbury5067]

Well, he got your "Please come again." acceptance. Pretty cat. He was humorous in how much he liked the water.

[@zildog]

My bengals literally walk into the shower with me - it's very common for them to enjoy playing with it or bathing in it. But while they do love the water... they HATE the blow dryer!

[@missyzalgo6738]

The kitty was too angy to speak lmao (Guys I was just making a funny joke, don't take it seriously 😅)

[@barbarajoyce6424]

that wasn't growls that was a normal Bengal complaining.

[@missyzalgo6738]

@@barbarajoyce6424 my comment still stands

[@sussudioharvey9458]

Unhappy but his ears and tail gave him away . If really angry ears would be flat and tail violently lashing. But he didn’t even try to fight her. Not only have I had many cats over the decades but worked for a while at a groomers.

[@lotus_flower2001]

@@barbarajoyce6424 No need to put human feelings on cats, he was mad. Alhought I try not use the words angry and mad for cats, as a lot of the time they hiss and grow to defend themselves when they are feeling scared/threatened. A new location and person must be scary for a cat but he stops growling in the water.

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

@@lotus_flower2001 Not sure where you got that @barbarajoyce6424 was attributing human emotions to the kitty any more than you were... And I agree with her - if that kitty were truly angry, you'd have known it. That was just grumbling.

[@marieslabbert6009]

That was not talking. That was a full on growl, but despite all the growling, he never bit or even swotted. He has a wonderful temperament and is absolutely gorgeous. ❣❣❣❣

[@DarrenBill]

Do you have pets?

[@matildas3177]

@@DarrenBill how is this relevant?

[@thelasttaarakian]

He was very obviously scared, the sulking body language, the low growls, the ears… I would not say thats a wonderful temperament.

[@thelasttaarakian]

@@matildas3177 because the person who originally commented seems like they don’t know anything about cats.

[@darlingxschnucki]

You forgot he is Bengal... They are way more vocal than other cat breeds. So he growls were other cats wouldn't already growl.

[@darlingdame_x187x]

What a sweet precious boy! Absolutely gorgeous.

[@nicoletrowbridge5006]

My goodness, he is gorgeous! He looks like a Bengal Coat Variant of the cat from the Video Game "Stray" and I am absolutely here for it!

[@carriebishop8838]

Bengals love water. Ours takes a shower with us but if you dare to give her a bath, she gives you a nasty attitude when you try to dry her. She says no thanks, I will do that part myself. After she's mostly dry, she will show up and be loveable to us. She also goes into the carrier the same way. We put her in front of the open door, give her the go inside command, and she goes inside nice and easy. She's also 14 this year and still plays like a kitten.

[@reginaldbowls7180]

Cuuuute ❤

[@adamk.7177]

I got one of them old man cats, same age actually. He's not a bengal but he acts like a kitten just the same

[@unapologeticallyamy9031]

Hahaha he sounds like my cat. He expresses joy and displeasure with the exact same sounds. The ears and fur help me know when he’s not happy.

[@Brando56894]

My parents have a large Tom tabby, he's only about 2.5-3 years old so he's still "a big baby" (he's a good 10-12 pounds). He'll roll around and look at you looking all cute, but when you go to pet him he starts growling but continues with the cuteness act hahaha

[@cossoccocsoc]

Lmao same

[@ShintarufromdA]

My best friend had a cat that would hiss when he was happy. Weirdest dang cat I’ve ever met…

[@Brando56894]

@@ShintarufromdA "I'm so confused about my emotions!" It'd be hilarious if it purred when it was upset/scared.

[@ShintarufromdA]

@@Brando56894 Cats already do that actually! Purring isn’t a uniquely happy behavior. Cats will purr when happy, hungry, upset, or even while dying.

[@yorkaturr]

You couldn't possibly make this cat any more beautiful. He's like a ray of sunshine in a dark room. Absolutely stunning.

[@Allhailthegreatcatperses]

In the sunlight many of them glitter - it’s one of the amazing aspects of their fur - like golden flecks !

[@keefsmiff]

If it was bigger it would eat your face

[@LeafBoye]

​@@keefsmiffif it was bigger I'd let myself die to such a pretty beast

[@lucysin414]

Aw he acts like my Sheldon. Big softie cuddle bug at home but little growls at the vets though rarely swipes if im with his reassuring him with kind words and cuddles. He really is a mummy's boy!

[@hilary5088]

Zeus is such a good boy. My bengal used to love bath time as well and would crawl into the tub with people if they weren’t paying attention 😂

[@Angichan0]

Alll angy, no bite. xD When he was going back into the tub I was dying. thats so cute

[@cooliipie]

Bengals don't bite 😁

[@MelissaWilliams74802]

Zeus sounds like he is doing an impression of you when he talks back hahah 😂hahaha

[@thevcountdown9824]

So adorable!!!!

[@Brando56894]

At first I honestly couldn't tell who was growling!

[@carolinefreeman4546]

That might not be an accident. Bengals often try to mimic the sounds other animals make, especially their prey. He might have been mimicking her. Other cat breeds do this too, but I don't remember which ones.

[@thereadersvoice]

I'm reminded of the Predator talking back to Schwarzenegger at the end of the 1987 film, lol! 😆🤣

[@EarthIsFlat456]

​@@Brando56894You can't be serious they sounded very different.

[@victoriafrost5461]

The happy hoodie makes Zues have such a sad face. What an overall beautiful cat. Very mellow

[@shasita3361]

The cat who lives across the street from me seems to have bengal lineage. She's so talkative. Every time I say something, she meows back at me. Such a pretty kitty. If she didn't already have a home I would take her in in a heartbeat. She already enjoys hanging out in our backyard 😂

[@morrigan908]

I just added Bengal to my list of cats I need. Maine Coon, Norwegian Forest, Ragdoll, Bengal. Of course I'll never have any of them since all my cats and most of my dogs have been either shelter or rescue. My current kitty went like this - My friend who does cat rescue: "I'm fostering this very sick, underweight kitten whose too sick to board with the other kittens. You're so good with sick babies, would you keep her for a week?" Kitten spends the entire week sleeping on my shoulder, wrapped around my neck, or curled in my lap, and my giant 95 lb lab/bloodhound mix has adopted her as his own and she has adopted him as her plaything and constant companion. Friend comes back. "Oh wow. She looks like a different kitty than when I left her. Thanks for taking such good care of her. I'm ready to take her back now." My dog who has known my friend for years: Growls when she tries to pick up kitty. Kitty: Ferocious kitten hiss. Me: "No. And her name is Kenzie." My friend: "Okaaaay. Looks like everyone is in agreement." It wasn't even a foster fail. It was a kitten-sitting fail! But my friend, who was genuinely fostering her until she was healthy enough to be adopted, was overjoyed. She just quietly took Kenzie off the rescue's books when I told her I'd have her spayed on my own dime when she was healthy enough so the rescue could spend their money on the ones without a home. Her growth was stunted from being sick (her brother is over twice her size) but she's been healthy her entire life once we made it over that early hurdle. Just turned nine in May and she's still my little spitfire.

[@mgtowi100]

Just pick a bengal best breed in my opinion

[@cooliipie]

Never own one Bengal! Regular cats can't play properly with them

[@bec7080]

They are banned in some states and you need A LOT of room for them to exercise. This is not an apartment cat. You need to have places there can run, jump, play hunt. Etc

[@lexb1075]

We had a rescue Norwegian forest cat that we got as a kitten. She lived to be 17. Just passed away this Feb. Definitely my favorite breed I've ever had the pleasure of co-habitating with. ❤

[@biazacha]

Thank you for giving Kenzie such a loving home, I’m glad you guys found each other!❤

[@haristsiras5075]

The way animals trust this woman because of her calmenergy is everything…

[@roanc3709]

He shat himself out of fear. That’s not trusting. And he had no reason to trust, because she saw he was scared and continued anyway. She has many options for animals scared of the blow dryer that don’t involve forcing them to do it until they evacuate their bowels out of fear (which is a fear response that has the purpose of becoming as light as possible to run away from the threat at the top possible speed the body can manage. That’s how scared this poor little thing was)

[@jarofpickles4057]

@@roanc3709 An indoor animal is literally always going to be afraid in a foreign space, especially when their owner isn't there, in the room with them. She can't just stop everything and call the groom finished because the animal is a little bit scared. If the cat was getting violent to display its fear, that would be another thing. She has ended grooms before for that reason.

[@roanc3709]

@@jarofpickles4057 that’s not true. Sure an animal is probably going to be a bit nervous, but this is beyond a bit nervous. This cat was so scared it was showing so terrified submission. It was so scared it was emptying its bowels in preparation to flee. Do you realise how terrified a predator descended from wild cats has to be to switch into prey mode? This is a level of fear beyond getting violent with the groomer and it was completely ignored. Violence is not the only signifier of extreme fear, and a groomer should not decide whether it’s appropriate to continue based only on markers that would put them in danger. She could have stopped the groom, she could have used a different method of drying, as she has done before. She instead chose to continue traumatising the cat until it got so scared it evacuated its bowels to prepare to run for its life (because that is the purpose of that fear response). And lest we forget this is immediately after the disgusting previous video where she continuously tried to brush cats that were from the moment she started to interact with them, very obviously in no state to be groomed, simply to get some hissing footage. Acting like this is a normal level of fear to be expected from an indoor cat at a groomers is ridiculous. The most that should be expected is for the cat to be a little spicy. You seem to be assuming that this is the stage of fear before aggression, but it’s actually a stage long after, where the animal is at a point where it is so scared it is not trying to fight back anymore but rather to appease the source of the fear and prepare to run as fast as it can when it has an opportunity. Ignoring that body language is disgraceful. Putting a video of you ignoring it on KZbin to monetise is disgusting.

[@Kyosumari]

@@roanc3709 You;'ve made up your mind, cast your judgements, and curated a very severe and passionate story that didn't match what i saw in the video. While your understanding of possible animale behaviors isn't entirely incorrect, that doesn't mean that's what we saw. Many household pets will poop just from being put in a carrier and being nervous about going to the vet - this is a normal response that does not always mean they are being traumatized and abused. If this was the case, every pet owner who's ever had a nervous or anxious cat would then be a monster to you. Out of hundred upon hundreds of videos, a cat evacuating itself is very rare. Maybe put down your pitchforks and look at the larger body of evidence. Any time a pet has been so stressed that it's unsafe to continue, Vanessa has stopped, Stopped recording, and then come back and been transparent about the need for that break the entire time. This cat was not showing signs of dangerous stress levels, which can be exhibited in the 'panting' breathing, how they hold their jaw when doing so, sometimes drooling, etc - this is a sign that the cat is so stressed that its dangerous to their health, and has in fact cause Vanessa to halt the process or choose a gentler method. The method she used today was not the high velocity dryer, but instead the box dryer, which is both less aggressive, and gentler on a cat's sensitive skin. This cat in particular seemed to dislike being moved and 'changing tasks' every time he finally got settled in and accepted each step, at the worst, and while your concern is awesome, it's not as bad as you make it out to be, IMO. If you're truly concerned, report and move on, and stop watching. Simple.

[@tylermdaniel]

​@@jarofpickles4057This person you are responding to who is writing walls of text has never worked in any sort of animal care. An animal evacuating themselves in fear is a daily occurrence at a groomer or vet.

[@YasmineGalenornOfficial]

What a gorgeous kitty. We had a part Bengal baby. Lost her when she was 12, a couple years ago, to an aggressive cancer. She was quite a strange, quirky and sweet girl. They're so pretty but they are oddballs. LOL

[@joyLoveC]

🙁 Sorry about your loss. I lost my dog last year and am still heartbroken

[@trenae77]

My cousin just lost her cat Max - we were never quite sure how old he was, but he was part of the family for over 16 years when her father found him as a stray.

[@joyLoveC]

@@trenae77 They are family. So hard losing them

[@WittyUsername816]

He sounds like a squeaky door. Also, he really suckered us all in, being so good and then making one real break for freedom!

[@kingcrafteroderderfahradtu7331]

2:36 he looks like one of those crying seals

[@Tundra_1776]

Omg yess

[@NaquitaRandle]

They look so much like the big danger floofs and I'm obsessed 😅😍

[@bf3164]

Have you ever seen a toyger? They are made to look like tigers. Very beautiful, but extremely expensive

[@NaquitaRandle]

@@bf3164 I haven't! I only ever knew about Bengals. Google, here I come! 😂

[@Kittiesdawn]

Danger floofs? I’m crying….

[@AllTheHappySquirrels]

The song of his people is called _I'm Very, Very Angry About All of This!_ What a gorgeous cat!

[@LexYeen]

Such a grumbly cat! You handled Zeus incredibly well, all his body language on screen was _screaming_ "I'm Not Sure About All This" and you did _everything_ right.

[@mandibooxo6284]

I have 2 bengals, and the way the talk is so different to my devon rex n mutt kitty. It's funny to watch them play with the dogs and hold thier own.

[@omegadragons321]

are they like your everyday house cat or do they require more brushing to keep their fur soft

[@mandibooxo6284]

@omegadragons321 not more brushing but much more stimulation and engagement. They need puzzles , and interactive toys, and excersize, they typically are happiest on a more species appropriate diet. They can be rough, bite, scratch and fight eachothervand you and your other pets, they can be food driven beyond the average cat. One if mime opens the freezer to steal frozen raw food... so I child locked it lol 😆 😂

[@brenlane9847]

He really had a good disposition for first-time grooming. Zeus is absolutely gorgeous and that was a great fact about Bengals liking water.

[@judgebearist]

To clarify "leopard ancestry": their recent wild ancestors are Prionailurus bengalensis, the small "leopard cats," not Panthera pardus, the big leopards!

[@cooliipie]

"Asian leopard cat"

[@tammydriver5759]

I can just see him in one of those small plastic paddling pools, parked in the shade, chilling out on a warm summer's day.

[@ronsamborski6230]

Going to the water park, with the fountains and water slides! Or on a boogie board in the surf pool. Just imagine that! 🐈‍⬛

[@karmagirl314]

He's all growl, no meow.

[@DarrenBill]

Do you have pets?

[@paolorossi8470]

@@DarrenBill She has a cat named Karma.

[@DarrenBill]

@@paolorossi8470 where can I get it

[@lotus_flower2001]

@@DarrenBill why do you keep asking people that. The bengal is mad/scared here. Most cats are at the groomers, its normal

[@matildas3177]

@@DarrenBill how is this relevant?

[@lootownica]

Normal cats: NOOO! LET ME OUT FROM THE BATHTUB!!! This cat: NOOO! LET ME BACK TO THE BATHTUB!!!

[@mossblomma]

First time I've seen a cat not only be okay in a bath but want to go back when taken out.

[@Simtatic]

This has to be one of the best cats to bathe! He was just chillin

[@johnle4091]

Never seen a Bengal cat on this channel, but I've seen them on other YT channels and they're high energy and active.

[@AnimeShinigami13]

Bengals are highly intelligent but they also need exercise a lot. You have to give them a lot of training and play. I love that twice zeus is like "nooooo i'm comfy!" once in the water, and again on the towel! I LOVE that this is the one cat that tried to stay in and get back into the bath!!!!! I imagine Mayonaise sitting back and grumbling "OMG YOU WEIRDO!!"

[@JBaxter-pi8oj]

What a gorgeous little doll. Thank you for sharing this sweetie.

[@caynetheunissen2102]

im a grown ass man but i mighty animal lover and i somehow find this sooo enjoyable thanks sweetheart its a lovely channel. reminds me of watching my daughter with cats.

[@JaniceWithTheTarlovCyst]

I always love the way you say "hello?" when you come up to their carrier.

[@DarrenBill]

Do you have pets?

[@JaniceWithTheTarlovCyst]

@@DarrenBill My cat passed away in 2011 and I haven't had the heart to rescue another.

[@DarrenBill]

@@JaniceWithTheTarlovCyst so sorry about that

[@DarrenBill]

@@JaniceWithTheTarlovCyst where are you from?

[@JaniceWithTheTarlovCyst]

@@DarrenBill 🇨🇦 the Niagara Region

[@Joey245]

Oh my goodness, he's like an itty bitty leopard! We have a Bengal who belongs to a neighbor that roams around sometimes, Zeus here sounds just like her

[@Alyeska23]

All things considered, Zeus was a pretty well behaved boy. I loved seeing him happy in water.

[@CatsGlobe]

This cat's beauty is absolutely mesmerizing! 😻✨

[@ProToken420]

Yo talk about a very well-behaved cat, other than him vocalizing his disdain, he is actually very chill, no swiping or hissing, I was expecting the complete opposite (Also that's the prettiest Bengal I have ever seen, as a cat person it makes me want to get one, a vocal cat is the best kind for me)

[@dannab9503]

Love the "Please Come Again" at the end.

[@Y.G.-ej7lm]

The Happy Hoody makes Zeus look like a baby seal, even more so when he's in the tub. 😻

[@celebgil_silverstar]

Oh those noises! That pattern! Beautiful ❤️

[@DarrenBill]

Do you have pets?

[@celebgil_silverstar]

@@DarrenBill me? Sadly not, I'm disabled and chronically ill and just don't have the energy that pets deserve

[@DarrenBill]

@@celebgil_silverstar you can still have pets

[@TeddieBean]

​@@celebgil_silverstar Me too, I feel this so much

[@ChristienahRobertsonTravis]

I remembered something you said a while back that stuck with me. I'm always looking to be a better fur mom. You mentioned grooming the animals regularly before taking them to a groomer for the first time. God had sent me a Norwegian Forest cat that...God bless the boy...lives in Houston. The summer heat is too much. I called the mobile cat groomers for his first ever appointment for a shave that he got today. Because I had introduced him to grooming at home for the entirety of his life here (1 &1/2 years), his shave was a complete success. The groomer said he was so sweet and amazing for a first groom ever. Thank you for your advice. It really helped his stress level and transition.

[@tablescissors]

Ugh. I do hate that ugly look on cats though.

[@tablescissors]

Don’t you use AC in TX?

[@longlostcowgirl2010]

Oh my gosh, Zeus is stunning! Our bengal loved water, bathtubs, and adored kids. When my son was an infant, our cat went missing and we found him watching over the kiddo in the crib--he never got near kiddo's face, but was a constant guardian at the foot of his crib. He'd also trill instead of meow and had different vocalizations that as a cat owner I'd never heard before.

[@llchapman1234]

Zeus: I'm going to loudly protest everything Also Zeus: Except the bath. Bath Time Rocks! 😂

[@Seahawkess]

Zeus and you make me miss my Bengal rescue. His best friend was a neighbor’s bull terrier, visiting doe and her fawns and my Guinea pigs.

[@anna_in_aotearoa3166]

Thank you for sharing your memories of your cat! That sounds awesome, and very in-line with what I've seen from the other Bengals their owners have shared online... Very playful and prone to getting into mischief with friends of other species? 😄 Sorry to hear he has passed away - you must have some amazing moments to remember with all his neighborhood animal buddies.

[@Seahawkess]

Thank you, Anna, he loved walking around outside wearing his harness and leash making friends with everyone he met! I do miss my boy❤

[@user-jv2lo7vh4i]

Oh, what a beautiful, glossy, green-eyed cat 💖 He's such a joy to watch and he doesn't appear particularly stressed - maybe a bit miffed. Thank you for the video, Vanessa!

[@nilawarriorprincess]

Thanks. I didn't know her name. Vanessa's such a great name. Only the coolest girls were named Vanessa when I was growing up.

[@jpd9415]

WOW YOU DID SO GOOD! Im very impressed and pleased.

[@Freeden]

Bengals are so pretty. I'm glad that, despite his protests of annoyance and displeasure, he was a good kitty.

[@soulfoodsmama2980]

Girl with dogs upon meeting: Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!!!!! (In baby voice) Girl with cats upon meeting: Hello? (In professional businessman voice) 😹

[@DarrenBill]

Do you have pets?

[@nancyrea3863]

Beautiful. His face was so adorable with the hoodie on. He really seemed well behaved. Would love to see him in his home setting.

[@patrickchavez3848]

Hello Girl with the Dogs! My little Chihuahua Beans passed away on Monday he was literally my best friend for 15 years. It would be awesome if everyone could hug and give kisses to their pet best friends and maybe an extra treat every one in a while as a small remeberance of Beans and all pets everywhere. Ok, thank you for taking the time to read this. Have a good day all.

[@ericar.6370]

I’m very sorry for your loss❤ My chihuahua is 12. I will give her extra treats and cuddles for Beans ❤❤❤❤❤

[@zekesgirl100]

Very sorry about Beans. Fly High Beans.

[@COBRA-PUNK]

I'm so sorry :( I don't have a pet at the moment but I hope Beans is resting easy now 💙

[@DinahRapydz]

My best friend Sam the ginger cat passed a couple weeks ago. He lived a great 18 years. I love him so much. Rest easy Sam and Beans

[@bubbles2jasper]

Will give plenty of hugs ❤

[@michelledml3162]

I love him. GORGEOUS! And although he was voicing his opinion clearly, he didn’t take it to the next level! Such a good boy!!!

[@Shawn_the_Protogen]

Beautiful cat. Definitely a sassy boy, it was adorable how he wanted back in the tub.

[@talyamollman]

My favorite part of each video (with a crate/kennel) is when she says "Goodbye" 😂

[@miketeeveedub5779]

Me: "Bengals are nice, maybe I'll get one" Checks Bengal kitten prices Me: "Uh, maybe not. I don't want a mortgage for a pet."

[@benu_bird]

$1500-3000! Oof!

[@rudebega1494]

There are many bengal-specific breed rescues, hybrids have grown massively in popularity and are often surrendered to shelters because their behavior can be a crapshoot-as you’d expect when you hybridize wild and domestic animals. 😕 Don’t get one just because they’re pretty (they are!) but they’re also essentially exotic pets. They have incredibly high energy needs and prey drives and may not behave 100% like a domestic cat.

[@JH-zr8lo]

They r hi maintenance cats, very athletic, like high spots, need enrichment and very intelligent & social.

[@rosbar4752]

@@JH-zr8lo You mean like a husky?

[@rudebega1494]

@@rosbar4752 more like a wolfdog. Bengals are part Asian Leopard Cat.

[@VampireTas]

With the happy hoodie and in the bath tub, Zeus looks like a Seal...LOL... He is so darn cute! 😂

[@ZeviraArt]

I've only met 1 bengal cat that has not been loud, they are super sweet as far I know! they are known for their pretty coat and speaking owo

[@fhertlein]

Pretty kitty. Can't believe he stayed in the tub. Nice escape artist from the table.

[@Destros2ndone]

compared to the two before, he's an angel ^^ such a beauty also

[@ronsamborski6230]

No Hawaiian shirt for Zeus! 👍🏼

[@1daySomeday]

OF ALL ANIMAL BREEDS !!! This must be a sign!!! My youngest son went out and bought me a Bengal kitten a day ago!!! Kitten isn't old enough to be released from litter yet but to log on and see this Bengal getting groomed and washed .... im totally enamoured !!!! To those wondering, my youngest son is age 25 and his two bothers ages 27, and 28 , i as their mother diagnosed stage 4 breast cancer. I have anywhere from a few months up to 5-10 years to live. My son knew i have always wanted a bengal cat and a wiener pup lol and he took it on himself to go out and buy me both lol. This gets even better, once his brothers found out, they pitched in to help with the cost AND they all are willing to do the cleanings feedings and training while i get to enjoy the fun stuff lol. Pets do make all the difference in people's lives. In cases like mine it has brought my family together in so many fun ways!!

[@jamiewilson9262]

You have great boys there, Momma! Hang in there ... Positive vibes & wishes for 10+ great years coming at you. ❤

[@marieguellec]

I don't know wiener pups, but bengals are quite the adventure :) VERY close to their "main human", very cuddly and clever! Also, they are very active, need attention, and can even have behaviour disorders (like being VERY loud) when they are bored, so it is really amazing that your family is helping too, this way your cat won't feel like a "burden" when you feel exhausted. They absolutely can get along with dogs, so you may have very cute moments ahead :) Wishing you the very best about your health, take care 🤍💪✨

[@autoworker12345]

I had Bengal male hanging outside of my old apartment. I already knew he was a Bengal once I laid eyes on him. Everyday I would sit by the door and gave him pets while my old neighbor would feed him. During that time, I was dealing with my last year chemotherapy appointments for stage IV MBC. My hormones were going crazy putting me in depression. At my Oncologist's appointment, I have mention about this Bengal and her medical advice was to "Bring the cat into my home" because I needed positive distraction. Yeah, don't mention about finding any cat to a "cat loving" Oncologist. 😆 That's how I got Buddy

[@WeimaranerMomFTW]

You must be an amazing human to have such wonderful children! Wishing you all the best❤

[@sylverscale]

Hope you will beat the odds and will have many more years ahead of you.

[@DelilahZoe]

He was soooo scared of the dryer it literally scared the poop out of him 😂 Poor Baby.

[@black7244]

Not so funny when you ask me imagine you have are so scared that you actually sh*t in your pants

[@kathyflorcruz552]

A dear friend of mine has a Bengal & the stories about this cat's life choices...😅 But this man who never wanted cats absolutely is dedicated to her & yes indeed bathes her. He's also very protective of a very senior doggy too, won't even leave the dog for a night out let alone a vacation. They really do become like your babies, these pets you said you didn't want. Makes it all the harder when they go to their great reward of course. ❤️‍🩹

[@joeyj6808]

What a handsome lad! I am so glad you are so very good at your job, and even more so for your sharing of these beauties with us! Thank you!

[@peteacher52]

The Turkish Van is another cat breed that is usually quite happy to go for a swim.

[@paul16451]

Aw, he may not have been exactly happy to be groomed, but he knew you were trying to help with the gentle attention you were giving.

[@WaitingtoHit]

Years ago, I had a couple of sibling bengals, and the only time they were really like cats was when they were fighting with each other over the litter box (a second box was of no interest to them). They would keep vigil at the window when I was away, and they would greet me when I returned. When I went through my divorce, they knew something was wrong and were even more attentive and affectionate than usual. I don't know how I would have gotten through that period without them.

[@GenieY23]

He is gorgeous! From what I've seen Bengals are usually thinner, but him being of a larger size makes him more gorgeous. And those eyes! I'm in love.

[@AmoDk87_pHuN]

Its amazing how this cat actually moves like a Bengal Tiger. What an absolutely beautiful animal.

[@_helmi]

Coming back to see Zeus' first appointment after seeing his second one at GWTD2 channel. Honestly, this cat is intelligent because of how had already learned to be calm at the second appointment. I love this cat already!

[@TheCarnivoreSoprano]

He is by far the most beautiful cat I've ever seen ❤

[@Draedaja]

Oh my gosh he's pretty! And the suspense was real, lol

[@Sencilia]

I've never seen a Bengal before. He is truly beautiful.

[@jessicawilson1751]

I love Bengals! I used to have a neighbor who had one. It pissed me off that they dumped the cat outside during the day because he just wanted to be indoors much of the time. I called him "Admiral Asshole" because he could be a bit of an asshole. He made me late for work a few times because he demanded pets (how could I deny him?), he would also plop behind people's cars when they would try to back out of the apartment lot, and he even snuck into our house one afternoon and was there until 10 pm when he made himself known. I miss him, and I seriously contemplated stealing him because he allegedly had to go to the kitty hospital for getting hit by vehicles or injured due to being forced outside by his humans...

[@Tiagotaf]

My cats are so sensible to noises, I could never fathom having they withstanding hair driers or anything above 90dB for that long. When I give them baths they go sunbathe in the roof to dry. This cat was above calm. What a beautiful boy!!!