Giving A Hissing Feral Kitten A Bath And This Happens... | The Dodo Faith = Restored

Feral kitten kept hissing at her rescuer - but everything changed after her first bath ❤️
You can keep up with Nikki and all of her work with her fosters on Instagram: thedo.do/myfosterkittens and Facebook: thedo.do/my_foster_kittens.
Introducing Dodo swag! shop.thedodo.com/
Love Animals? Subscribe: thedo.do/2tv6Ocd
¿Hablas español?: thedo.do/2BsuN4o
Follow The Dodo:
Tweet with us on Twitter: thedo.do/2Jast1M
Howl with us on TikTok: thedo.do/2qFkbGT
Take a peek at our Snapchat: thedo.do/2gkVhsz
Love our Instagram:
Like us on Facebook: thedo.do/1dJ9lmn
Read more on our site: thedo.do/KWDoNt
For the love of animals. Pass it on.
#thedodo #animals #dog #cat #kitten #puppy

[@melaniemccoy8586]

The brushing probably reminded her of her mother’s grooming.

[@spacecat3198]

Exactly my thought.

[@jeremygodwin5007]

Yep

[@s.e.e455]

Makes sense.

[@xar5059]

Yeah

[@whatshername3158]

thought of that too.because their tongues are like little brushes

[@PublicBus09]

Human: *pets The cat: *hiss Human: bathes cat Cat: "Aight, you got me."

[@ArmyPurpleYou_]

Haha so adorable 🥺

[@heatherlowe7330]

That has been my experience with stray kittens. If they are dirty and you bathe them even just with a wet wash rag, they start to trust you a little. I think they associate it with being groomed by their mothers.

[@SilvaDreams]

Cats while not highly social animals grooming is one of their bonding acts. So grooming your cat is a way to show you are a friend.

[@ghostofvalor4349]

she needed help getting her skin clean. the fleas really bother them. The rescuer showed the kitten that they really are there to help.

[@joeye1772]

Human: brushes kitten Kitten: …proceed

[@ilketaha]

I love how consistent she is with her angwy face for 4 days straight 😂

[@Drak976]

Ha my childs cat did the same thing they called it his Ed Sheeran face.

[@EdwardWongHauPepeluTivruskyIV.]

@@Drak976 LOL

[@user-hy9it2lm9k]

Even when she let herself be pet. "Hmph acceptable I suppose"

[@CL-333]

Vewy angwy

[@FlickanIDetKroktaRummet]

people who laugh at cats are always evil.

[@TimTimanyYaBitchGetOnYourKnees]

She was not even completely comfortable with her, but I cannot believe that she did so well with the bath :D

[@FC-ku4ez]

Yes. I thought she would scratch her or at least cry.

[@nevinkinzel]

She knew she needed it. You see how she warmed up right after? That was a "Thank you."

[@hagamapama]

Some cats just like water. And she needed to get clean anyway

[@christah4102]

@@FC-ku4ez When I was a teenager we had an indoor/outdoor cat. She liked to go outside but she also lived inside. Well one day she got stuck out in the rain and was soaking wet. So I grabbed her up, brought her in the house and decided I was going to get the cat good and dry. So I take her to the bathroom and pull out my hairdryer. I had no idea the hairdryer would freak the cat out. I'm holding the cat, turn on the hairdryer and she FREAKED OUT at the sound of the dryer. She clawed me so badly. Deep claws. I learned my lesson that day. lol

[@scottgilliam8185]

Right!?? I was really saying RIP to her arms at first 😂❤

[@bohlam6c]

"she doesn't like me still" Lady, that kitty trust you with bath more than my cat.

[@feline707]

Im absolutely terrified bathing my cats. 😅

[@cheery-hex]

no kidding our cats thrash around and try to get away like there's a monster in the water

[@buddhaboysmom3861]

There's NO way that i would even attempt to bathe my cat. I would be torn to pieces.

[@user-ic6nm4ol4r]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@oppenheimerbobm]

My friend's cat is literally a time bomb

[@timeittakestoletgo1687]

She loved the brushing because kittens understand grooming as a motherly or parental, caring form of affection. She knew you were taking care of her and she felt safe with you. Bravo, mom.

[@624radicalham]

And then she gives her away. On some level that has to be awfully disrupting and traumatizing for that cat.

[@mariasilistra2998]

@@624radicalham If you think about it, cat moms do leave their kittens after they grow a little.

[@AlcoholicBoredom]

@@mariasilistra2998 You're 100% correct. Left to their own devices, feral kittens generally leave their mother after about three months (death rate is high, but sadly that's nature) after which she's probably soon pregnant again (because of the previously aforementioned sad nature thing).

[@ghostscript2044]

Some cats* Mine just tries to kill me 🤣

[@caglep.1348]

You're brilliant.

[@Eterna_B0i]

Oh my gosh her angry little face at 1:10 gets me every time 😭😭😭

[@figgynewton3138]

Ikr, soooooo adorable 😆👏😆🖤🤗

[@II-zc5lk]

This kitten is so sweet, she is Barely feral. She's just been fending for herself outside protecting herself. She just needed a few days to trust. That was a quick turn around. She is loving 💕

[@teodor4ik183]

My fav feral kitten was... Ugh... Not feral at all i have got her dying just 10 days old. It was (and is) absolutely strange. She dont afraid anything or nobody. If she dont like anything, she immediately attacks. You cant stop her if she want something. Yesterday i came to check her. Now im bited and scratched, as wish to rub her

[@bono9814]

Barely legal? You are weird bro

[@Kevin-um1nq]

@@bono9814 ??

[@JAGONTI]

@@bono9814 ? wdym legal lol

[@cl0do]

Oui, c'est bien cela, car un petit chat sauvage, se rassure assez vite, si l'on s'en occupe avec douceur et beaucoup d'amour. Ils sont comme nous.tout simplement.

[@tekelupharsin4426]

I'm a 33yo guy who is currently dealing with the eye-watering effects from my neighbor's commercial-grade onion chopping machine.

[@popsiclestick]

😂😂😂❤

[@devongemberling3807]

🤣🤣🤣🤣💀

[@LP____]

Same, dont worry (I am not a 33yo guy tho)

[@khanzy.]

I AM A MALE AND I HAVE EMOTION PLEASE UPVOTE

[@juliecastagnaro305]

😌

[@TheNicholasDWolfwood]

Cat: What's that?!?!? human: Affection o_o Cat: disgusting!, ....... do it some more.

[@raven4k998]

careful she bites

[@hapwn]

Tsundere >:3

[@Moemoechi]

@@raven4k998 it's still cute though...

[@startrekfangirl]

Pretty much sums it up lol

[@UnknownUnknown-yl1lt]

🤣🤣🤣😭

[@judyfowler2023]

I found an abandoned wild adult Siamese male. It was a real test for me to socialize him. It took awhile but now he won't leave me alone. He adores me and I'm so proud of him. I give him the best life. Love and kindness and patience is the key to win them over. In the end, all creatures want to be loved.

[@svenno9951]

wonderful, and congratulations!

[@B3ARCAT]

It must be incredibly scary to encounter humans up close when you’re just a little kitty. It’s so nice to see her purring for the first time at a human’s touch, maybe for the first time ever. And crawling on to her lap to invite more brushing. I love these animals, fascinating creatures!

[@Eterna_B0i]

Imagine you were a child and you were starving and dirty on the road and a giant picked you up and took you home.Would scar basically everyone for a while

[@koppsr]

I talked to a zoologist once, who laughed and said "Imagine being an animal in the wild and suddenly being confronted with these strange, upright walking, hairless, TALKING animals. Would you feel good??" 😁

[@riveroffire6985]

I rescued a ferrel kitten who took a chunk out of my hand durning rescue. Several weeks later when he became happy with his warm home and food, he came up to me, licked the spot on my hand where he bit me, and looked up at me as if to say he was sorry. Cutest thing ever.

[@lessismore8533]

😂awww

[@matejstemberk8110]

How much did the cat bite out of you hand

[@sexyyxes3101]

@@matejstemberk8110 chunk

[@matejstemberk8110]

@@sexyyxes3101 Yeah dude, but how big of a chunk

[@Blaze23557]

@@matejstemberk8110 does it matter🙄🙄

[@rachelsyrup]

Lady: **brushes kitten** Kitten: MOM??

[@ritchie9629]

It does actually remind them of their mums !!

[@battleangel09]

LOL right!! her face xD

[@michellemiller2462]

I believe it is all about love and tenderness.🤗😍

[@sloanewalker42]

I heard ‘More!’

[@praskoviyabryk8704]

The captions were kinda weird for that time😳

[@tattoosteveneo]

No way I could foster any animal. I’d fall in love and never wanna give them up. I have 7 cats and 3 dogs now. If I tried to foster one I’d have 8 and then 9 etc etc. Love my fur babies.

[@itskashkashi]

I keep thinking how these babies let their guard down and trust their fosters, then have to go live with someone else. I'm a huge foster fail for that reason lol. I know it's necessary and fosters like this save so many lives but I couldn't get over the feeling like I was betraying my babies lol. Bless them for being so emotionally strong.

[@steeldriver1776]

I'm the same way with motorcycles.

[@MoultrieGeek]

@@steeldriver1776 Old Buicks here....and kittens.

[@steeldriver1776]

@@MoultrieGeek Curse these expensive hobbies!

[@timetraveler_0]

@@steeldriver1776 are you a mechanic?

[@pssst3]

When you help a cat become socialized you should feel pride in both your accomplishments.

[@Lina-sk5hd]

is no one gonna talk about how calm the cat was when she put her in the water?

[@deepbluefyre777]

Some breeds of cats, Siberian Forest Cats for example, absolutely love water.

[@GG256_]

@@deepbluefyre777 It's a misconception all the way across the food chain. Lions, for example, still hunt in water and can swim super fast! I actually saw a video where some guys in a boat were watching them on the shore like, "Don't worry they won't swim after us..." Yeah. They had to high tail it outta there once the ferocious kitty paddling started!

[@scorpiocand]

I think it's the most extraordinary thing I have ever seen! Just amazing that a ferral cat let her do it! And how much she loved it and was so thankful for being clean. It was my favourite part of the video.

[@kingdom7889]

When they discover it can be warm they often learn to enjoy it too

[@salaltschul3604]

If you have to bathe a cat you sort of accept that you'll have to pull an angry cat off your face. If that doesn't happen then it's a bonus.

[@TVnater]

I imagine that little kitten saw a mom licking her kits, or has a memory of her mom licking her when she was very very young and the brush unlocked that memory

[@toast15311]

300+ Likes but no replies??

[@killercharm]

@@toast15311 Kay, here's one. I waffle between thinking the brush must feel a zillion times better and thinking the mommy's tongue must feel a zillion times better. The answer is if you brush your kitty mindfully it will be akin to a mommy's love. For me that means I brush and pet my cats according to their reactions and also according to what might make me feel good if I were receiving the brushing.

[@TAKIZAWAYAMASHITA]

@@killercharm the brush mimicking a cats lick makes alot of sense, think about it, cats eat and get alot of their liquid nutrients from the kills they got their tounges are like sand paper they have little barbed hooks that dot their tongues just like we have zillions of taste buds on ours, this is true of all cats big and small, brushes have firm bristles that would touch their skin and smooth out fur so yes it would feel similar to their mom licking them

[@midgekelly6697]

Absolutely.⚡♥

[@evancampbell7138]

I agree - bless her 😌

[@clintontripura9713]

this lady is going straight to heaven

[@otterproof1]

Seriously, this woman has a gift. It's not the first time we see her her and she makes miracles with cats. Love and patience are not enough, she must have been a mama cat in all her previous lives! 😅

[@svenno9951]

it really just takes love, persistence, and devotion. Like any relationship really

[@puppetseducer]

Nikki: Is that purring? Kitten: *NO* ...but actually, _yes_

[@Mandred85]

Kitten: I'M NOT PURRING! YOU'RE PURRING!!!

[@puppetseducer]

@@Mandred85 💀

[@psychopathkat]

@@Mandred85 dat is the cutest!!!! dawww lol

[@angelicaplummer7427]

I'm purring despite mysewf

[@nno_u8910]

Sussy name

[@zadiep8839]

She is so calm, and even when she was grumpy she never scratched or fought the woman! What a good kitty

[@AlphaXSD]

I know right! 😌

[@freshstart4423]

My kitten doesn't bathe well, but she is happy to be clean. I wear long rubber gloves to protect myself and verify the water is warm before I put her in.

[@laritownsend2527]

@@freshstart4423 Burt's Bees makes a spray on bath that you brush after. My Magic loves it

[@guillaumeb.3861]

cause she has been put on drugs for the video

[@Kononekaya]

@nori golden reference hahah

[@manolocorp]

2:30 That raspy little meow. 😻

[@MsNikkieMichelle]

3:57 “Top of the morning foster ma, I think I’ll just lay right here.” She is precious. Thank you once again, Nikki. You’re an amazing foster momma and an amazing and special person!

[@jeans4008]

Omg her little angry squished up face when she’s bundled up in her blanket at 0:51 so adorable

[@s_spiritstar]

“Fear me!” “Swaddle.” “It appears I have been captured.”

[@thedemonkingcornerdr.midni3635]

So mad yet so cute

[@akaalisbenjamin2093]

That sounds like an elderly cat meow

[@flameepidemic4839]

My cat is black and white with a similar patteren on his face and i got that same look when i had to give him liquod medicine and eye gel hed at first give me an angry look but by day four looked like a pouty lipped kid and would keep his eyes closed and cover them by hiding in my arm or the blanket

[@UnknownUnknown-yl1lt]

Ikr! So cute🤣😭

[@jordanecarffullett2567]

She looked so depressed, and now she is a very happy kitten that has a family who will love her forever.

[@raven4k998]

careful she bites

[@Moemoechi]

@@raven4k998 it's still cute though...

[@lincalmighty]

Her hair being all matted and dirty probably hurt like crazy when she was touched. Being so young, it would be like all touch is pain since that's all she's known. I'll bet she just felt so much better after the bath, that she was able to be more open to her surroundings. Combine that with a great gentle soul like that foster, and she's just like "finally, I can just be a cat."

[@smilingsoupcan9935]

Yeah

[@amystuckey5900]

You are incredible!!!

[@betaville72]

If only people treated other people with such humanity.

[@ninademci1500]

Nikki, thank you for rescuing, taking care of, and socializing Raggedy Ann. Even before you bathed her, I saw her beauty and potential were hiding. I’m glad she was adopted by someone who’ll take good care of her.

[@yaseenmkszi7203]

That lady who took care I hope she gets everything she wants in this world

[@eicarg4663]

Me too. I wish her the same.

[@janetc3930]

She is a beautiful human!

[@yaseenmkszi7203]

@@eicarg4663 why not she changed cat Life ❤️

[@pearl3563]

I wish her the best and god bless her

[@user-bu4rz6li1o]

And to all the other animal angel rescuers too!. ✨🤍✨

[@Mike14264]

"This is either going to be the bravest thing I've ever done, or the dumbest thing I've ever done." Lady, you have no idea how often these two go hand-in-hand.

[@fayekramer8314]

😂😹

[@adotintheshark4848]

But it's worth it when you succeed!

[@Mike14264]

@@adotintheshark4848 Indeed! With enough dedication, skill, bravery and a bit of fool's luck, success always tastes the sweetest when you reach it.

[@Noa-g1ex]

@@Mike14264 not the success for me, its the love and trust, time spent and bonding you have with them that matters, and i think things like that outweighs the "successfulness" feeling we get

[@Mike14264]

@@Noa-g1ex Hmm, good point. I think I meant it in that way too, honestly. The joy of having the trust and love of an adorable critter when at first they looked at you with caution at best. But yeah, maybe I could've been more specific.

[@defskill9484]

I have also found a kitten after a car accident and took it in because was nobody was missing her, I even stayed with the local pet doctor in contact for weeks. She is deaf, cant walk straight is half blind and has almost no teeth and she costs me a huge amount of money but she is the most greateful creature ever 💜💜💜💜

[@bopeep5662]

I was so surprised when the kitty accepted being put in the water.

[@cocomo3141]

@Chad Mower this!!! Trying to go across the border. 🙄

[@yourlocalanarchist5670]

She looks like somekind of Turkish van mix, it's a type of cat that loves water so much people hold Olympics for them

[@iheartdyl]

@Chad Mower LOL

[@bexiebrooks1583]

She probably hates being that dirty.

[@Terri_MacKay]

My daughter and I have rescued quite a few stray and abandoned cats in our neighbourhood, and they all needed baths when we brought them in. I've seen so many videos of people giving happy, calm cats baths. Unfortunately, we've never rescued one of those cats...by the time I finish bathing a cat, my arms look like hamburger. 😻😹

[@gerardog2663]

I think the little kitty quickly accepted you as her mom. She first didn't trust you, but then she thought "oh, it's a new mom, great".

[@xRepoUKx]

Yeah, looks like kitten to mother behaviour.

[@mastershake42019]

Doesn't always happen like that. Been a year and still working on my rescue girl.

[@WickedPrince3D]

I suspect that brushing reminds them of their mother's grooming when they were babies. The brush would feel a lot like mom's rough tongue. :)

[@xRepoUKx]

@@WickedPrince3D absolutely 👍

[@gerardog2663]

@@WickedPrince3D also the cleansing, the feeding and the cozy feeling of the blankets.

[@someshmahanty4018]

Getting your kittens adopted is like giving up a part of your soul! But it's the right thing to do to ensure that they have a good life and other less fortunate babies get a chance too ❤

[@Bunneh8002]

She probably thought you were her mom that was grooming her 😭 I'm so glad that you're the one who found her :') And that she has found her forever home ❤

[@eoinmackle1378]

People who do this sort of thing have massive hearts. Much respect

[@joesuchy1157]

And no lives

[@LeonardoAAnjos]

@@joesuchy1157 Its probably their work?

[@shinyhoarder]

@@joesuchy1157 At least they know what affection feels like, unlike you. :)

[@nunurbusinez8644]

@@joesuchy1157 not everyone spends their lives serving themselves. Ask your parents.

[@jebsdaddy141]

@@joesuchy1157 Wow, shi tty comment.

[@sherreeroper7656]

I volunteered at a animal shelter and they had two adorable kittens that were so feral. You couldn't touch them without being hissed ,spit or scratched. I did what you did and swaddled them everyday. They became the sweetest and loudest purrers. Went up for adoption and found loving homes

[@justpassingthrough7990]

That's so sweet. Thank you for helping them out.

[@slightlyoffensivedadjokes]

I know people on the internet are obsessed with commentating on stuff that is cute/sweet/sad that they "literally cried" and that's really annoying and hyperbolic... but this comment literally made me cry. cats are such loving animals. almost all feral cats are just creatures that are so lonely and so hurt, they don't even realize how badly they need love until they get it. what lovely beings.

[@kodiejc4202]

that's awesome, thanks for your work ❤

[@beverlygannon4141]

Kudos to u

[@xero-chan7372]

Wow! Great work! And I’m happy they found a good home, too! ❤️

[@calvinfamily3460]

She reminds me of my childhood cat we had growing up. She was an outside cat but was white and black patched like this one. She was mean to pretty much most people except a few of us in my family. I loved that cat, she would follow me around everywhere and was not afraid of anything, she once chased a 50+ lbs dog around. I miss you patches, just realizing it's been 21 years now, I hope you are with my others that have passed somewhere together happy. All of you made my life so much better.

[@daenerysdivine1906]

I can feel the glare from the cat in the 1st 30 seconds. It's awesome the lady worked with the cat and helped it learn to trust/love.

[@lanodramallama]

Her first miaow in this video was kind of heartbreaking. It sounded like her defences were breaking down, like she was relieved to have found somebody she could trust. Just so special.

[@ARSENICKMUSIC]

That little meow hit me in the feels too

[@jodiejohnson2408]

Me too, big time.

[@Fuzzles326]

Time stamp?

[@dmdm528]

That sounded like' thank you for cleaning me up'. It was a special miaow for sure. And so very touching.

[@Lolitabanana3]

Same. It reminded me of when we got our "foster" kitty. My fiance had to work with her and she went from screaming and not knowing how to play to bossing everyone around. You walk into our house she yells at you to pet her. Want a quiet night of relaxation? Nope. You need to play fetch with her.

[@ck4181]

It's funny how all animals have their own personality. This cat looked depressed, like just leave me alone, but a gentle soul. She just had to come out of her shell a little.

[@Winrarnt]

My cat is crazy territorial murdery old woman.

[@charakiga]

@@Winrarnt i have a dog, that is 3yo, but still haves her baby personality and her baby face, loves humans and a lot kids, but when she sees a dog that isn’t her sister, she’s like « I’m the boss, your territory is now mine », but then she starts to approach the dogs and play with them. I also have her sister, also 3yo, that is pretty calm when she wants, but also can bark a lot when she wants something. She’s also pretty scared of little kids and babies, and when she sees a dog, she bark at them, but because she’s scared, but usually starts to play with them because she’s also curious.

[@charakiga]

@@Winrarnt so I basically have the dog version of your cat and the timid version of them

[@0komar]

@@Winrarnt LMAO

[@aguaaqua6343]

@Damon Salvatore How did he fall 7 stories down?

[@Sanquinity]

I've been an intern at an animal shelter, and did socialising with a kitten once. Was a really special feeling to just sit there, slowly moving your hand a tiny bit closer every now and then, only to finally be able to pet the kitten after like 20~30 minutes.

[@monsterchic162]

I had a pregnant cat that I fostered once. Our other cats hated her because of how violent and aggressive she was when we first took her in. She wouldn’t let anyone near her, but I eventually managed to get her to warm up to me by being patient with her and before I knew it she was cuddling up to me and being a little darling. She even deemed my bed her safe space when she finally gave birth and kept being me her kittens. My cat was very jealous and not happy with me for that. Once her kittens were old enough we took her and kittens to a shelter so they could be adopted out and they were. She went from super violent to such a sweet cat, I hope her new home is treating her well.

[@leaf1673]

As someone who has “un-feraled” cats before, 19 days and they love toys and attention is huuuuuge progress in such a short amount of time! It can take up to 2 months for a cat to like you depending on how long its been outside. Im so proud of that cat for opening up to humans so quickly!

[@flintwolf3951]

It took us a year before our street cat was brave enough to come in, he just lived in our garden for a year.

[@missg.5940]

I am year 2 f feeding my girl. Three feet away now!

[@foxymacadoo]

To quick. Not a True feral but a scared and angry cat.

[@JoniPreston55]

She looks like a Ragdoll - sweet temperament might have been built in

[@kristinakomarova7555]

The kitten is really young from what i see.. It's always easier with younger animals

[@nadiaali89]

She's so sweet , this is the first bath for her & she didn't scratch or even tried to run away 💔

[@TheJECNova]

Also didn't scream and moan in misery. (I've got a Manx... Moment he gets wet, he screams bloody murder, lol!) (P.S. said Manx has occasionally done stuff that requires a good bath...)

[@rugger104]

True! Very surprising she didn’t freak out and scratch TF out of her like a lot of cats do. When introduced to water

[@queensheep4025]

@O E lol

[@johnqlaw7695]

I had a Turkish Van that looked a lot like this cat. He let me cut his nails and bathe him when he was young. Didn't resist at all. One day he decided not to let me anymore and that was that.

[@tvm-manducktv8375]

ニャン♪ニャン♪ニャン♪ニャン♪ニャン

[@kbowler9266]

I really think baths are a turning point. They feel better and more comfortable. It helps them start to get back on track and heal.

[@laurelshugars2866]

Well done, foster Mom.

[@melonlemongrab]

i don’t think i could ever be a foster parent. i wouldn’t be able to let them go :(

[@PuriPuriPurple]

Same.😭

[@bamagal6791]

I wouldn’t be able to either.

[@kykrazy6050]

And THAT is exactly why we have a household of 19...not including ourselves.

[@katherined800]

I am sad to see mine go but happy to know they will be loved. I understand that if I don't give them up I won't be able to help more cats and kittens.

[@chieindah4076]

Same

[@lauriepenner350]

Being brushed probably feels like she is being washed by her mama.

[@shinko6342]

Depending on brush thats exactly it. Tooth brushes for example are great for this

[@lauriepenner350]

My cat enjoys being brushed quite hard with a prickly wire brush. His kittenhood must have been rough.

[@molasorrosalom4846]

Had two cats that were brothers. One loved being brushed, and the other hated it.

[@redstaplerguyforlifepastpr5763]

@@molasorrosalom4846 lol! Different strokes for different kitties ' i guess? ...lmao!

[@redstaplerguyforlifepastpr5763]

@@lauriepenner350 yeah...I was talked into adopting a stray once , before he was killed within a month (within the time I predicted) cause alot of people Don't like me; anyways...... idk why? But he was obsessed! With my goatee, and would get up on my chest, with his cat breath and all lol! And lick under my chin, with that same tongue yer talking about, NON- STOP ! until it started literally removing my skin on face like a second degree burn lol! And he would have to be pyshically removed lol! Otherwise he wouldn't stop lol! I still to this day, do not know what it was about me , that would make him do that, but it was : adorable, painful, and disgusting lol! All at once.

[@gnami3148]

She's such a sweet baby, that little angry face and purring gets me every time 😭❤

[@EvilTheOne]

Your patience is heavenly. It was exactly what Raggedy Ann needed to face this big scary world. Now she knows it isn't scary anymore. Great job!

[@ajax4709]

She looked at her like “you’re not gonna put me in there are you?”

[@phillysya589]

Lol

[@bruh-140]

1000th like. Yaaass

[@Barbara-sn5gz]

That's exactly how she looks!

[@1.2.1.0.R.I.O]

"She's gonna kill me" What I think everytime my cat looks at me angrily

[@AKHWJ3ST]

I think that whenever I visit my daughter. Her cat is alone so much she does not like visitors and will not run and hide like most cats. She hisses at me, even in front of my daughter but more so when my daughter leaves me alone with the cat. I really dislike going to my daughter's house because of the cat, and I do everything to avoid it. My daughter says, just ignore her. Yeah, right!

[@peoplerdumb3397]

@@AKHWJ3ST best advice I can give you as a person who rescues cats it bring some treats.. Maybe even a toy.. Cats by nature love cuddles.. When my 3 cats started out they would fight but no matter how hostile the day was they would always cuddle up and night so they felt the love as they sleep.. It always warmed my heart.. When you bring the snacks don't take them to her.. Put them by the cat and walk away.. Or even put them down as the cat looks at you far enough to not get attacked but close enough for the cat to be curious.. Its worked for me with almost every wild cat I have crossed and rescued..

[@AceOBlade]

@@AKHWJ3ST my friend had a cat like that she was not fond of strangers then he had a birthday party at home and before it was over i was petting it with her in my arms

[@jemerson12345]

First thing to do to get along with cats is to stop thinking they are hostile. In my experience this applies to most animals, how you treat them is how they will treat you, animals are sensitive to human emotions, so if the animals thinks you are cautious of him/her, then the animals will be to you too making you both on edge for no reason. I agree to the idea of giving treats, making a new friend is way easier when you give them free food.

[@desratlinda8639]

Me too! LOL

[@sherrybriggs5459]

She's so beautiful.Thank you for rescuing her

[@umaxen0048]

Yea, you were lucky with her. My male feral just passed away at age 16. We found each other 14 years ago. He was in need of food and love. He took the food, however only allowed me to pet him a few times a day in the first YEAR! Second year was better and was 100% by the 4th year. Even though I pampered him, spoke with him played with him, it took forever! He was the BEST cat... 😃

[@graycamellia7634]

Wow that was an old cat! Rest In Peace though

[@swaggytjmatthews4685]

rip condolences, beautiful pets that wanna be loved deep down in their hearts , just doesn’t know it yet

[@prernapriz]

I too lost my pregnant stray 2 days back. It feels so empty

[@myfavs253]

He knew you saved him. They don't forget that. Thank you for giving him his best life.

[@donutisout5462]

i lost my cat when shes around 7 months old

[@Vyomesh839]

I would be the worst foster paren. I'd end up with 34 cats.

[@nalinynyack-ackool5911]

Saaammmmeeee😭😭😭😭

[@yossarian8561]

My grandma got that many it's hell on earth

[@stefanh.1014]

aka Foster Karen

[@yossarian8561]

@@stefanh.1014 what do you mean foster karen?

[@yossarian8561]

@@stefanh.1014 that's literally her name wtf

[@yuriypodgorniak2728]

Какая красивая, пушистая и теперь очень счастливая кошечка. Спасибо за ваше терпение и любовь к этому чуду❤.

[@TiffanyDaniels-uw6xw]

her little motor getting louder and louder was so sweet omg my heart she is adorable

[@lisabelle7553]

There is something so adorable and beautiful about this kitten. Even when she was grumpy hissing and filthy. I love her!

[@redstaplerguyforlifepastpr5763]

Same i had one that looked just like it .

[@m.a.lprodom6433]

Same! I she is so adorable! 💜💕

[@Lt.852]

Me too. ❤

[@anacelia9481]

I agree. She is a real beauty.

[@Eyelabear]

She is so adorable I just kept saying omg she is so cute this person is so lucky I wish I had that kitty

[@jonimaricruz1692]

She’s a pretty girl, I’m glad she found a forever home.

[@catinaround2172]

Me too!

[@TacticalTechCat]

Yep! One of my family's cats started out this way.

[@tungmiyaynusnbahls8936]

Unfortunately, it was with a Chinese family. So the cat has been killed and eaten by now. Sorry 😬

[@xinchen4669]

@@tungmiyaynusnbahls8936 what? It seems like her adoption family is Hispanic

[@8_8mimi]

@@tungmiyaynusnbahls8936 that's a dangerous stereotype m8

[@jAITtROtULL]

@5:10 She felt her new mommy’s love. Look at her holding on to her mommy as if she knew that was the beginning of a wonderful life for her and her new family…

[@GregoryP-jw8qj]

She's a brave little girl. Thank you all for giving her the best chance at a good life she could ever get. P.S. she's gorgeous too, with that pouty little face!!

[@aviewer9516]

People who save and care for helpless animals are angels on earth.

[@kj-mp9fk]

Seriously… it’s easy to get discouraged with the cruelty on this Earth, but I always try and think about these people and it gives me hope.

[@Nursegirlalexandra]

Reminds me of my dad. Total he has rescued about 15 dogs. Always bringing home strays, rescuing them from the pound, etc. A few years ago he brought home five kittens who were feral across from the field at his work. We kept two and his friends have the others (cats). I recently rescued a senior cat from the Humane Society. Our goal is to get some acreage out here in California and rescue helpless animals💕💕 it’s a true passion that I get from him.

[@aviewer9516]

@@Nursegirlalexandra What lovely people you are!!

[@9lettere668]

@@Nursegirlalexandra free-ranging domestic cats kill 1.3-4.0 billion birds and 6.3-22.3 billion mammals annually.Assuming that California has cats in proportion to its share of the nation's population, it supports about 20 million, who kill about 300 million birds each year. ... A similar extrapolation puts the loss at 1.5 million each year in Sausalito. Please keep these ferals inside, dont be irresponsible.

[@mosoofi9903]

the best ever on this earth for sure

[@bari2883]

She was just scared baby that didn't have a friend in the whole wide world....... and then you came along. Thanks for your love and understanding.

[@JasonSmith-vp6vl]

If the cat were a human child, and she was kept against her will in confinement until she began to relate to her captor, we would call it Stockholm syndrome and arrest the person that did that to her.

[@moma8518]

@@JasonSmith-vp6vl very true

[@KalashVodka175]

@@JasonSmith-vp6vl Ah yes, the PETA tard has come.

[@kaylapayton477]

@@JasonSmith-vp6vl yeah because humans are humans, this is a cat.

[@davidcynthiakennedy2721]

This is beautiful.

[@SouthernClover]

This cat is absolutely beautiful. She reminds me of the feral black and white cat I trapped and adopted. I'd like to take credit for taming him, but it was actually my oldest male cat that did it. The feral would watch this giant orange mainecoon jump on my lap and just relax. Eventually the stray was like, "She hasn't hurt me and that looks nice. I want some of that." Just one day he jumped up on the couch and sat. He was a snuggle couch potato from then on.

[@nicoleo5962]

I couldn’t foster. Not giving any of my babies away. I’d become a cat hoarder.😂

[@juanaltredo2974]

haha, same here!

[@yellygirly01]

Crazy cat lady 😂🙀

[@Caesar.X]

lmao same

[@bonnieprice9482]

Been there done that as I had at least a dozen cats that came in and out of the house.. food and water and love..

[@stacyrussell460]

Same. I'd be the foster fail over & over bc they're all so precious.

[@araluen4484]

"This girl's about as grumpy as they come" Cat - >:( *being a visible grump*

[@sailorvenus6366]

3:

[@kataisa3]

1:01 omg little miss grumpy is SOOOO grumpy she’s adorable 😍🥰❤️

[@peterhurd9667]

You should be proud of your own patience and leading her through

[@leilanipunanimania6815]

I love how she meowed like, “hey, don’t stop brushing me.” 😂

[@moderndemon84]

🤣🤣

[@tron_cat43]

"Im sorry, who said you could stop?"

[@Lee_.Writes]

Lowkey my older cat😃

[@vikingboer756]

“Disgusting…. I love it. Do it again.”

[@8xrry]

@@vikingboer756 😂

[@mgtogno]

I adopted a cat that was "rehomed" several times. People didnt like him, his behavior, the fact he was too energetic and didnt like cuddling. Being a cat person my whole life I took him in not knowing what to expect. He would wait for the post office to arrive and ravage all the correspondence, he would climb curtains...I played with him so much till he couldnt do anything anymore....he waked me up in the morning to play, and gradually we became best friends. Sheldon is on my lap now sleeping...the craziest, loudest cat I know and the most friendly! He loves visits and I started to rescue kittens and he would always be nice to them, play together and sleep together. Sometimes the wild cat is just misunderstood hahaha

[@vampitupmanchesterchrissie1293]

Sounds like he just needed a partner in crime in the form of a fun hooman like you 😸

[@cybercraft5393]

Indeed! I have a wild boy right now. So friendly and cuddles at night. He knows that 10pm is b4 bed play time and zooms around every night. He took some direction though and is less destructive now lol. I still love his wild sprit cause that's just who he is. 😺

[@Maple_The_Syrup]

My cat apricot was thrown in some ladies garden, and since she was outside she found him there meowing. She took him in and cared for him a little and made a post somewhere asking if anyone would like to take him. My aunt said she'd take him since our other cat ( a Scottish fold ) was pretty lonely. Now Apricot lives with us

[@Kavya0704]

[@brittn2410]

That’s awesome. I literally hate “rehoming.” Unless circumstances are so dire that you gotta choose between food for you and your human family or food for your fur babies, you shouldn’t be rehoming. Adopting a pet is a commitment. Animals give you everything of themselves and they deserve to be loved in return.

[@Lucyferion]

I love what she did for the cat, it was heartwarming - yet she can't take care of herself? This should be primary directive of all humans...

[@pallasathena4133]

You are the BEST!! Sweet Foster Mama!! LOVE you and Precious Kitty!!

[@kandancelaroy71]

When the lady said, "I promise I'm going to take care of you baby" that did it for me 🥰😘

[@AuntCathyPooh]

Nikki and her husband are seriously so amazing and awesome and give their whole hearts to help others, both animals and Hoomans 💖

[@jillybean3688]

That's when I officially teared up.

[@janet5610]

What tears me up is the kindness and love the foster mom gives to these fearful animals. If it wasn't for her kindness there wouldn't be any...promises to take care of you baby.....

[@klaybiggins4040]

Instant spoiling occurred in that moment.

[@johnqlaw7695]

I found a feral kitten in my basement. I got it in a large cage and after it got used to that I brought my small dog down and played with her in front of the kitten for about a week. The cat watched intently and then started to reach for my dog from the cage. I let it out and after a day the cat started playing with my dog. Now it's the sweetest lap cat I've ever seen.

[@rgeorge1536]

So adorable. We have two feral kittens but they are so scared of me. I just want to carry them and pet them.

[@johnqlaw7695]

@@rgeorge1536 I think it'll be tougher with 2. They play off each other. They come around eventually. I had 5 foster kittens, not feral, and they were a nightmare.

[@MeganVictoriaKearns]

@@rgeorge1536 Thank you for caring for feral cats. I took in two feral kittens, brothers, who just appeared in my yard in 2015. The smaller kitten (named Lucky Carl) was a challenge at first, but became a happy house kitten in record time. The bigger brother (named Stars) made slower progress. He would only calm down and sleep if he was in a crate outside in the yard. Eventually we just accepted he would be an in/out cat. He proudly brought me mice and birds every once in a while. He always showed up for his meals and he did spend time inside, bonding with Lucky. He just would not sleep in the house! Today, Lucky Carl is a very neat and tidy little man who keeps his black fur very clean and shiny. He also does his own nails. Very distinguished boy. Lol, who will also turn gangsta in 1.2 seconds if he smells a rotisserie chicken. He's 6 now, and very happy. Very loved. Stars ("Starzie" to me) went over the rainbow bridge in 2017. He was struck by a car. I don't regret allowing him to spend time outside. Of course I wish it were a different story, but Stars was an outside cat. Like in his soul. I miss him still. He was only here a little while, but he showed me how you let someone you love be who they are. Even if you don't really like their choices. He would never have been a happy housecat. He left too soon, but from the minute I found him, he lived 100% of the rest of his life exactly how he had to live it to feel happy. Free. Self sufficient. And always, always he knew he was loved.

[@rgeorge1536]

@@MeganVictoriaKearns This is so beautiful. I completely understand how it is to want to protect your cats indoors but they have the souls to wander outside. The kittens are my latest but I've had many strays before. Only one loved being inside. The rest came and went. And it was very sad when they took off to mate and didn't come back. But that is their nature. We have street dogs outside who killed two . We were not able to do anything. I enjoyed reading about Lucky Carl and Stars. I'm sure they had/have a very happy life and are waiting for you at the rainbow bridge.

[@The_ZeroLine]

@@johnqlaw7695 What organization (unless you’re finding them on your own) is sending foster cats your way?

[@jackf1830]

People try to say that it’s impossible to tame them after a certain age. When that couldn’t be farther from the case. It takes a lot of time, and patience but they will come around if you do it right. Thanks for giving her a chance when most would’ve just passed her by.

[@suzannecarter445]

This lady is definitely a kitty whisperer - well done!

[@sooverit3376]

That bath was probably the first time she felt THAT good…EVER.

[@rare_grooves_shack_1983]

EXACTLY! got all the fur clumping and pore clogging dirt out. if ANY animal appreciates being clean, it's a cat. heck, just TALK to a cat and sometimes they'll start preening

[@adunce.5422]

@@rare_grooves_shack_1983 Preen?

[@adunce.5422]

@@rare_grooves_shack_1983 What do you mean?

[@adunce.5422]

@@rare_grooves_shack_1983 Hmm…. Whatever, maybe there’s a definition I’m unaware of…

[@barbglamser6799]

@@adunce.5422”devote effort to making oneself look attractive and then admire one's appearance”

[@thekeefchief3616]

I could never be a foster parent like that I would just end up keeping them all

[@gayboygamer8729]

Same

[@PuniceusRose]

Yup, same here

[@birdsbirdsandmorebirds6251]

Same. In my area I find a lot of small injured birds so I take them in but I can never release them :')

[@storkdeliverysstorkdeliver2846]

That's why when you get them a home, you have to give them to someone you trust and know and you get to see them anytime you want. And you can foster the next one that needs you. You can't keep them all. Or you will have 1000 🐈 🐱 🐈 🐱 🐈 🐱 🐈 🐱

[@thekeefchief3616]

@@storkdeliverysstorkdeliver2846 I know but they’re all just so cute

[@Eeohippus]

Thank goodness she got to this kitten before it was too late and she wouldn't accept human kindness and love it all

[@stacyfrazierbauer8811]

She is a pretty little girl. She probably misses her momma and litter mates and that's why she loved the brush.

[@SensationalBanana]

Feeling that moment when they first start trusting you is... Magical.

[@TheRojo387]

My favourite moment: hearing the kitten purr!

[@WisdomOverWicked777Rules]

Amen Jesus

[@hawkins347]

We have a stray in our garden that just randomly turned up one day. She was already an adult apparently had been caught by the local shelter, fixed and then released. Very skittish. We left a bowl of food and water for her and she kept coming to feed until she just decided to stay on. It still took her about two years before she started trusting us and let us pet her. She absolutely loves my dad, he's her human. She's recently even started to come inside the house. After three years of patience.

[@jenscheibner792]

Took our 11 year old rescue 3 months to come downstairs, now he owns the place. Rescues need time, if you don't have time or patience, then don't get one....

[@kittenkorleone2918]

The gentle tugging of the brush must've mimicked the feeling of the mom's rough tongue grooming the fur. You are certainly cut out for the job. Your love of animals really shines!

[@petemac7969]

It's strange how they imprint a memory even after not experiencing that for a long time. Someone else suggested using a flat toothbrush dipped in warm water to "brush" the kitten. Amazing how well this works.

[@brianbadonde9251]

@@petemac7969 it's called instinct bud

[@Sr.DeathKnight]

She clearly has a deep understanding of animals and a deep understanding of cats. You notice it in every detail. I know it because I have it too.

[@feldgeist2637]

everytime I found a feral kitten covered in mites and fleas I submerged it (almost - naturally not the eyes and nose) completly in very warm water with a couple of shredded garlic cloves in it - completely killed all the skin parasites and every will of resistance must have reminded those formerly hissing, scratching and biting little monsters of the moment they came out their motherly womb and they then totally accepted me as their new mum...dad...god of water....

[@kittenkorleone2918]

@@feldgeist2637 Great tip on the garlic. I wish there was more I can do. I've heard about feral cats being so covered in fleas that their gums were white from blood loss and dehydration. The "flea load" that a new kitten can handle is small. They have strikes against them since conception because of improper diet of mom and her milk quality may not be the best. Bless your heart for all you do!

[@conky221]

‘Look at this. Look at this. Look at this.’ I’m so happy for you. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@stefanfilipov7254]

I took my cat(male) from a box with paper trash inside the entrance of our apartment building. He was like 1.5 months old and was hiding inside from the chill outside, since it was December. The moment I pick him up and lay him on the ground to check him for fleas, he just showed me his belly and basically gave me his full trust. We still cuddle together 9 years later and I hope we do at least 9 more....

[@Snarkythecat]

“She of course wanted nothing to do with me.” *Pokes her in face with feathers.* 😆

[@igcometa]

Ughh.. Humans.. 😂😉

[@angelinaflemington6324]

"When will this human stop pOKING ME WITH THOSE FEATHERS?!"

[@candacesmith6058]

Awww. That moment when they start purring...nothing compares to that feeling except maybe holding your own newborn child. Ive rescued a lot of cats in my life and it feels so good to know that you are the first person that they've trusted.

[@foxmccloud9548]

I'm pretty sure there are better feelings in life than hearing a cat purr Candace.

[@hermesthegreek5247]

@@foxmccloud9548 There are, but there's no reason to be a douche to point it out dude.

[@alya7267]

@@foxmccloud9548 i'm sure nobody cares

[@AmbitiousAlgerian]

How is he being a douche and not you being an ultra sensitive pos ?

[@hermesthegreek5247]

@@AmbitiousAlgerian Bashing others for being happy is a douche move. Simple as that. You reallly have to be bitter to look at someone minding their own business and feel the need to put them down.

[@javaskull88]

Poor scared, dirty kitty. Thank you for helping her!

[@dh4n1elee96]

When feral kitten love you, that means a pure love from them❤

[@d0r0thy]

She’s literally my Cat. My cat always looks angry because I annoy her by being alive but she also loves me

[@madearya4339]

@@Joffrerapno

[@achintyasoni]

cat people be like. My cat hates me but i know it loves me

[@Nave6W]

You feed your cat. If it acts like this it doesn’t love you. You just feed it. Your cat would run away the first chance it gets

[@kirb7850]

Same with my cat lol. She hates me but loves me at the same time. She’s a damn tiger..

[@kirb7850]

That’s why her middle name is Morra (Demon)

[@neabby]

The sound of a purring cat is the best thing ever 😍

[@simonkevnorris]

Yes, when she first started to get that motor running I knew this would end well.

[@faufaumeowmeow3737]

Agree much! Cat's purr is one of my favourite things.... probably in the top 5!🤩 For me, cat's purr brings instant calm 🥰 I love to cuddle & hug my furry boy when he purrs 😍 ❤🐈🐈‍⬛❤🐈🐈‍⬛❤🐈🐈‍⬛

[@TheRealAN64]

my cat always comes and starts laying down on my tummy and is purring. i gotta agree with youm its so cute and adorable

[@maGnetar333]

No contest! It is the universal healing melody.

[@WisdomOverWicked777Rules]

@@maGnetar333 amen thank you Jesus

[@khart1825]

Made me cry. Thank you for saving this baby!

[@A-small-amount-of-peas]

That is complete rehabilitation. To those who don't understand why this kind patient lady gave her up for adoption was because that's the next step in her rehabilitation. The cat has to learn to trust humans again so she picked a trusted client and now the cat will have more positive and loving interactions with more humans and can just relax and realise she's safe, clean and well fed

[@leemastro9904]

There’s nothing more rewarding than when a feral not only lets you touch them, but actually comes over and initiates the physical contact. My mother has tamed several feral cats, both kittens and adults, and I have helped with most of them, so I know how great it feels. I am really glad that you posted this so people can see that there is hope for ferals. They just need kindness and patience. Keep up the great work.

[@gracevibes8734]

😀🤩

[@polygonally_dunce7813]

This gave me a mind image that has ur mom going into battle with kitchenware as armor, a rolling pin as a weapon, and her entire cat army with little pots and pans as helmets.

[@JacquelynRivera930]

Same! My mother and I have caught, spayed, neutered, vaccinated, socialized, adopted out and even kept ourselves about 70 feral cats and kittens over the years. This year alone I’ve caught 23 in my neighborhood. We are not a business and we do it with our own money. Every kitty deserves love and happiness.

[@SaneMillennial]

This one seems like it was a kitten though when this started, unless it's just a really small cat. I've worked around ferals too, and usually you can't socialize them once they're past the kitten stage. but depending on that specific cat's background, maybe they were once owned before so there is some hope for them. If they've spent their whole life on the streets though, they most likely won't ever warm up to humans. I fed a colony for 5 years or so, and still some of them even though they'd meow loudly when I came up w/the food, they'd run across the street when I got close to them or their food dishes. But a couple did come up and nuzzle against me too, but I think those ones were owned before.

[@elizabethsheffield6609]

@@JacquelynRivera930 ...........fantastic caring people x x x

[@adopt-a-pet1968]

This kitty is so beautiful... all ugly, dirty strays can be beautiful - they just need homes...

[@neilsharland2558]

And a loving and caring heart to share it with.

[@BrotherBarakiel996]

Unfortunately, if they're born feral and continue to do so for a few generations, its near to imposible to house them.

[@adopt-a-pet1968]

@@BrotherBarakiel996 I only have feral cats, literally off the streets... 6 of them. I have found them injured, took them to my vet, get them treated and I had no luck with adoption - only one I’ve managed to get adopted. So I have 6 now. All of them are lovely ☺️

[@thequietkid4887]

“All ugly, dirty strays can be beautiful - they just need homes...” This made me look at myself in the mirror, as I can relate to this.

[@AlleyBurke]

Exactly!

[@sinoverlord409]

It's beautiful how you systematically tackled her trauma

[@benjokazzooie]

I ain’t really a cat person so i’m not sure why this is even on my screen, but this is a beautiful thing right here. Well done.

[@catlover4331]

She is a beautiful cat. Glad you helped her have a wonderful life.

[@raven4k998]

careful she bites

[@WisdomOverWicked777Rules]

@@raven4k998 no she doesn't

[@animalrcute7703]

yeah,,, thankful she had a great fighting chance 🥰🥰

[@tomato4300]

@@raven4k998 no u

[@raven4k998]

@@tomato4300 no MRS Slave you

[@vajee5]

These are the REAL heroes in the world.