Hi. My Name is Marlin. I’m a cat, raised by dogs and I think I’m a dog.

Hi. My name is Marlin :) I'm a cat....raised by dogs. And I think I'm a dog. I live in the Outer Banks of North Carolina with my mom, Caroline Jarvis, and dad, Mack Hopkins....and they are about to get married! I have 4 dog siblings - Buxton, Hattie, Shady and Buoy. They've taught me everything I know. My favorite things are going to the beach to go swimming in the ocean, jumping on the boat to go fishing, eating fresh seafood, and swimming in the canal. I'm pretty much living the dream! Follow @carolinejarvis on instagram to follow my adventures!

[@swamp5050]

Marlin looking at his reflection in the water bowl thinking: I see no family resemblance, I wonder if they were adopted?

[@heldlightning7118]

Nice

[@st.thomasepiscopalchurch3585]

LOLOLOLOL

[@lindabanchieri6170]

Best answer

[@hansnielsen6280]

Marlin (knowing she's a dog): "Why do I look like a cat?"

[@martinb.770]

... not that the dogs do look alike / are the same breed...

[@ariprabowo85]

"This is our sibling Marlin. He may bark a little different, but that's because he is a European, we think." 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭: Thanks for all the likes, ladies and gents.

[@kp4949]

😂😂😂

[@CurlyFromTheSwirly]

European on the teee. 🤣

[@hugokatz]

Funny you should mention that. I have know several Europeans as well and they all meow.

[@yvonnemichelleautry6976]

Don't you mean 'COUSIN'?

[@jessicampbell2380]

😆❤

[@ilax4244]

These dogs are so respectful of Marlin's tiny size. Life is beautiful.

[@nicholasforrester8587]

Agreed ❤😂😊

[@christineannmolloy344]

❤ perfect pussycat, don't you think?💞

[@megg5774]

They really are, such sweethearts being so gentle and cautious

[@cloudfloat4179]

The evolution to the environment of peace. Even animals can evolve, as long as basic needs are met.❤

[@b_cake109]

They remember when they were once that size

[@babuma982]

OMG, can’t believe a tiny kitten swims like a fish in the lake? The bravest little one! Bravo.

[@TanukiOfficial]

When Marlin realizes he has claws and he can climb things, he is going to think he has super powers!

[@andysmith5464]

and with power ...comes great responsibility! ...let's face it, it's a cat ...it's gonna be a super asshole.

[@kepi5597]

I love Marlin. What a great life he had with his canine siblings. He is so special. Give them all lotsa love, cuddles and kisses. Does Marlin have an IG account?

[@_phase_runner]

Nice one

[@somerandomperson4143]

Lol

[@andrewcooper5584]

@@andysmith5464 .

[@spearageddon3279]

"That day I looked into the water bowl and saw my reflection ... and I knew ... I was different." 💖 Marlin is sooo precious! 🥰

[@carolweaver3269]

It is true, Marlin certainly was looking deeply into it wondering why she did not look like the others! lol

[@maskedmallard537]

🎶When will my reflection show who I am inside? 🎶

[@kathyschulz4251]

THIS

[@carine4318]

Yes indeed 😻😻

[@ramonarueschemberg5086]

She seems partial to the big black lab.

[@NetGuyMsia]

Marlin on his tippy toes drinking water from the water bowl (1:29 - 1:59) is soooo cute.

[@eva_loves_enge]

Precious 🧡

[@daktari3055]

I wanted to give Marlin a boost

[@marlinthecatdog]

haha :) thats one of my favorites too! soooo sweet!

[@jhavajoe3792]

Something so spiritual when Marlin is loved by his dog buddies and humans. It makes the world seem like such a good place. Even I feel safer.

[@ctsperformance1755]

Love is the answer

[@harrygearhart4520]

It is spritual! Imagine a world where all humans act like Marlin and his dog friends?

[@IndriidaeNT]

Awww, see? Cats and dogs can get along and cats can love water, they should make a live-action feature film adapation of Marlin's story related to The One and Only Ivan and Dolphin Tale duology.

[@rtncg]

The best part is that he doesn't get lost in the open areas, sticks around with his family. Cats are impossible to contain. They usually disappear, hang around and come back whenever they want. That's why Marlin is such a dog.

[@Vortex-7358]

@Grutgger Schmidtz often from a distance

[@jaynesegman7847]

I ise a sports whistle to call my cats back indoors. Cerries a long way. Works great.

[@ianbuilds7712]

The thing with cats is they usually have much stronger predator instincts than a lot of dogs... If that cat is feeling spunky and he sees a baby rabbit hopping along or something good luck calling cute lil marlin back until that thing is dead in his adorable fanged mouth... "meow!! I got you a present mom.."

[@marlinthecatdog]

He always wants to be near the dogs and never missing a beat!!

[@DaniOnDemand]

Many aren't hard to contain at all. I had a cat growing up that followed us around the neighborhood. Our dog, Dakota, leading the way, and our cat, Tucker, tailing us from behind. And all the cats I've had since then will come when I call them. A lot of it is in how you treat them, and they all have different personalities too. Not all dogs wanna come when you call them if they'd rather stay outside or are distracted chasing things.

[@josephstevens9888]

My favorite is when Marlin sees his reflection at the bottom of the water dish. He is probably thinking, "why do I look different than my brothers and sisters?"

[@islgrl292]

Kittens always think their reflection is another cat, & usually jump on the reflection, like big dawgs, LOL. I thought that bowl might fly!

[@TechnoMinarchistBall]

@@islgrl292 Yeah, most cats in general can't recognise themselves in the mirror.

[@VitchAndVorty]

"Mom, why do I look different?"

[@kr50401]

Who is this lion staring at me?

[@leongliyang6946]

shhh... don't tell that he was adopted

[@Animals-hv9uj]

*I adore the thoughtful nature of her dog siblings. Their gentle approach around her, ensuring not to step on or knock her over, is absolutely heartwarming and precious*

[@Reader98058]

I've raised 6 cats, many rescuers. Have never seen a cat that easy going with going in water, Amazing.

[@ziblot1235]

Good for you Christine. You are a special person. I have a feral colony here in Va, that I have been taking care of since 2009. We had a kitten just like Marlin, unfortunately he was too friendly. I should have taken him home. But I kept thinking, Ill get him tomorrow. I have a Tom named Smokey that didnt wait.. He jumped in my car one night, and that trifling thing has been my shadow since 2010. I wouldnt take a million dollars for him.

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Gold Cup Gain City Grab Cat

[@rog9601]

My cat hated the water and being in a car., this cat has no hangups.

[@Ag3nt0fCha0s]

Could be a Turkish van cat

[@mauricetermesana9419]

Marlin is gorgeous & you will share such special memories. In 2006 I was on a motorcycle trip from L.A to Argentina. 1 month into the trip whilst in Mexico I came across a kitten exactly like Marlin. Given he was Mexican I called him Amigo & we travelled on the motorcycle for nearly 2 years sharing an incredible journey. I then brought him back with me to Australia. He passed away in 2019 & I was devastated but he was truly my best Amigo.

[@karenstanley964]

God bless you and Amigo ❤❤❤

[@shirliestratton7790]

soo sorry for your loss😿💔bless you for saving amigo💜

[@thetroytroycan]

Sweet story.

[@michelewalkerwebb]

Best memories 💜 Always in your heart. Amigo is always with you. Hold him there.

[@evamariesneed-rodriguez7047]

😻

[@supernova11711]

I love how they include her like one of the pack. Careful not to run into her or knock her over. Totally cool with sharing their things.

[@The_cheftable]

Marlin is a boy btw

[@SordidusFellatio]

HHEEE LOOK SOOOO FAWKING FEWAGILE HOLY FAWK

[@pcka12]

Horses are like that with small children

[@zaytaz9331]

Him*

[@rizkyadiyanto7922]

@@The_cheftable noone cares.

[@b_cake109]

Marlin is a lucky one. He has protecting siblings who will fight for him, he gets to go outside and see the world (and he absolutely loves it), and some other cats probably haven't ever gone anywhere further than their yard before. I hope he lives a long and good life

[@markjackson1444]

What a star Marlin is. Wishing him a long, healthy and happy life.

[@normanhowell3994]

I like how all the dogs stay aware of where he's at, and be careful not to hurt him.

[@37thraven]

Seemed to have a special friendship with Roxston, the brown shaggy-dog (poodle? ...idk dog breeds) Beach chases, hide and seek under the bed. Rox was the only doggo to do the elbows-down, play bow, to invite Marlin to play :)

[@kakootoo]

Exactly, everyone of them plays a particular role, the carer, the player, the parent and Marlin is having the best time ever!

[@nolanboles8492]

It's the mothering instinct, it doesn't recognize differences in species. Humans could learn a lot from this.

[@sharonsobolewski3707]

YES ISNT IT SO CUTE I JUST LOVE THIS

[@bradleyard4195]

@@CarriUSA Totally untrue. Not all cats hate water. I have four cats and while three of them dislike getting wet, one of them would live underwater if I would let him. His favorite thing to do is roll around in his water fountain, and given the chance, he loves jumping in the shower if the water isn't too hot.

[@tracyberna5207]

I was sitting here thinking about other videos like this that I've seen and "Why don't my cats like to go swimming in the ocean or hiking or camping or any of that stuff?" And then I realized...why would they? I never do any of those things myself. 😆

[@marlinthecatdog]

awwwww! Yes that is exactly why Marlin loves all of it because he has always been around it and has used the dogs as leaders and loves to be part of the adventures and never miss a beat!

[@My_pfp_beats_all_dog_breeds.]

Most cats prefer to sleep and chase rats.

[@akehapkap6143]

Cats don’t have a hierarchy, and they are, by nature, very good hunters, and pure carnivores. They make it on their own if they must. But he knows where it is safest to be, he is just a tiny kitten. Cats are not dogs. And they are not enemies. This is a wonderful video, and I wouldn’t have dared to let my cat run around without a harness and band. Then again, we live close to a very trafficked road, and don’t have a dog to watch over him 😊

[@My_pfp_beats_all_dog_breeds.]

@@akehapkap6143 Cats are anarchists.

[@kellyburket6955]

Exactly! My cats love chainsaw wood chips, being spun, being vacuumed, walking on a leash, riding bikes, and quads, while my sister's cats are traumatized by a stranger coming in the house!!! They hide in bizarre places, and stop using the litter box!!!

[@LD-bb5xk]

It just goes to prove' You are a product of your environment. How adorable Marlin is!!!!!!

[@billferro7654]

My first time watching Marlin and dogs. I absolutely loved it. I couldn't stop smiling.

[@marlinthecatdog]

awwwww that is so awesome!! I love that these videos can make people smile and happy! I love sharing little parts of our world and life with Marlin and the pups! So happy you found the channel and enjoyed some of our adventures!

[@billferro7654]

@@marlinthecatdog I subscribed and look forward to more. I love animals and for some crazy reason I have an affinity for cats, and have a very spoiled female, and I love dogs too. Thanks for the smiles.

[@debramason1898]

This is absolutely adorable!! Then there’s my lab who’s been raised with cats, thinks she’s a cat. She jumps up on the counter and eats the cat food, just like they do!

[@abhijeetdayal479]

That's cute 😅

[@sharonsteele9654]

Debra Mason please put it on Utube

[@bitemebizzitch]

Cat food is not good for dogs

[@antonymanuel5008]

🤦🤣🤣🤣

[@happy2b773]

I too had a dog who thought he was a cat. My cat groomed the dog when he was a pup. Dog arched his back and made a purring sound 🤣 when petted.

[@randallmacdonald4851]

Things I noticed: Cat's front paws (from the wrist to the claws) are super sensitive to touch. Marlin still has cat reactions such as the arched back as a defense and paw-slaps in offense. I don't think Marlin thinks he is a dog but, rather, he knows he is part of the pack. It is wonderful seeing your four-legged family. Thank you for loving them, Caroline.

[@gorgeousgab48]

You took this headline very serious I see 😂

[@s0ckpupett]

Lmao all those cat things are instinct, so any cat no matter what raised them is going to have feline behaviors

[@zxyatiywariii8]

@Kai Cuttlefin True, but when cats and dogs grow up together, they learn each other's "language", so there are fewer misunderstandings.

[@rs0620]

Marlin is bilingual, I'm so proud.

[@Mike-qz4by]

Dont let him see "Marlin halloween costumes." Randall "i dont think hes really an astronaut..cosmonaut perhaps."

[@jerrera45]

I once had a tabby kitten who was raised by our two cocker spaniels. And yes, the cat thought she was a dog. Watching this video brought back so many wonderful memories of the three of them. Chasing each other, dogs after cat and then cat after the dogs became a daily routine. Thanks for this wonderful video.

[@marlinthecatdog]

awwwwww you are speaking to my HEART!! Two cocker spaniels and a tabby kitten! omg! I just love it so much and I love my fur babies so so much! They are treated with so much love and freedom but also I am always SAFE with them! i love how Marlin wants to always be with the dogs :)

[@jerrera45]

😺😺😺😺

[@jerrera45]

@@marlinthecatdog 😺🐶🐶

[@samspade975]

Just love how they all get along so well, ..lesson for humanity

[@marlinthecatdog]

Couldn't agree more! I wish humans were more like that :) Maybe one day!

[@alenammetz]

I love how careful her Dog siblings are around her. They never step on her or knock her over. So precious.

[@Beccanator007]

I think he’s a he, and some of the dogs are girls- but yes, I noticed that too. So sweet.

[@lisaparsons4124]

Yes I agree they are great together 🥰🐈🐕

[@barbarahamilton3561]

I really feel sorry for the kitty!! This my opinion what is already on the social media to investigate 🔬

[@ss2616]

Because they are animals and their instincts are way stronger than humans. They're not machines so they don't knock or step on her.

[@user-lz5vh9bb5w]

@@barbarahamilton3561 If you're going to write something like that then you should explain it to everyone else.

[@tondracollings7931]

I love that, that tiny kitty loves to play with those big dogs and goes in the water. I'm so happy to see that dogs and cats can play and grow together. Bless you for loving these fur babies.

[@clare1971]

We have a rag doll house cat and a cavalier King Charles spaniel. Raised together from tiny. Both now aged 13 and are literally cat dog siblings. They adore each other, sleep curled up together and happily share a water bowl even though we set 2 separate ones out. They choose to drink from the same one and the dog bless his heart, if the cat is thirsty, he stands back and lets him drink first. It’s perfectly possible to raise them happy together with good supervision and is now a beautiful sight to see 13 years later. We know that whoever dies first, the remaining one will grieve for sure x

[@Memow-pk1ng]

@@clare1971 yes I do believe animals have respect for elderly. They eat dry out of one dish& get there before my old 18 yr. gets there slowly, & then back off & let him eat, & wait till he leaves, is weird but true. Canned food in separate dishes, eat out of theirs, & then finish what the old one leaves

[@residentboejiden5796]

Theres something in ghost busters about cats and dogs getting along signalling the end of the world

[@sharonsobolewski3707]

YES THATS WHAT IM THINKING AND THE BABYSITTING DOGS LIKE BIG BROTHERS

[@marlinthecatdog]

I just love them all so much! They are living a dream life for sure :) I've posted some newer videos on my channel of him on the boat and on a marsh island and then some more growing up with marlin videos that are hilarious! You would love them! I hope you check them out!

[@user-pl6ns4hs7y]

I love how the kitten seems to be especially close to the brown, fluffy dog. 😊

[@JimBoBJames-no5db]

He's a beautiful little kitten I wish you many many years of love with this beautiful little guy and your dogs too❤️👍

[@FINEST-uk8nc]

Funny I always thought I was a dog person and wanted a dog for the family as did my kids but my wife was not an animal person so we passed on it for years . Then Covid hit and my daughter surprised us and brought home a kitty from shelter and we kept her . Piper is now our cherished partner a little over a year old can’t imagine not having her !

[@newlfe3681]

So sweet 😇😇😇

[@karenmurray351]

I'm so glad you have discovered the joy of kittenhood... Have fun xx

[@olimarfunk]

My dogs name is Piper! Great name choice, her best friend is a Torbie kitten named Blaze!

[@ebazileyes1475]

How did your wife receive him/her to this day?

[@FINEST-uk8nc]

@@ebazileyes1475 she loves her but not as much as I do! My daughter is planning on getting her own residence in June and she will take the cat with her . I will miss piper but my wife says she won’t as much. My wife is really into maintaining a clean house and even though kitty is very clean my wife would rather not have her around. My wife loves her but can live without her.

[@batturing]

him drinking out of the water bowl with the dog and having to pull himself up on his absolute tippy toes to reach the water has me in tears 🥺

[@hanginlaundry360]

I'm sure he had his own bowl too.

[@addie_is_me]

And getting a little splashed too while drinking. My favorite part.

[@hanorabrennan9202]

What a survivor!!

[@lisamarierosso2713]

@@hanginlaundry360 he did have his own bowl typical cat eh 😻

[@hanginlaundry360]

@@lisamarierosso2713 Getting in on the action!😅😸💗

[@talkaboutwacky]

It’s so cute how the other dogs accept him as a fellow dog in their pack

[@dreamcatcher3861]

Oh my goodness, your fur babies are absolutely wonderful ❤ Marlin is a one in a million cat, you’re all so blessed. Thank you for the love you show your babies, it’s so tangible ❤❤❤

[@renniegabriel]

This reminds me of my cat, Dog Run, who was a feral cat born in the dog run of our house. The dog run was there when we purchased the house, and we did not keep our two dogs there. A few years later a feral mother cat had a litter of five in the dog run, and they were protected because my dogs were kept out. I fed the mom; she was so thin. After a few weeks she took four the kittens and left one behind. We named him Dog Run, because that is where he was born. After the mom left him behind we brought him in the house. My two dogs licked him and adopted him. Because he was raised by two dogs, he acted like a dog. He would come when called, eat with them, sleep with them and loved to be around people. He lived for 18 years. After my two dogs passed on he became friends with any new dog I brought into the house. He was my only cat and I still miss him.

[@josephmiceli274]

Pets teach us how to love and then they teach us how to let go. :(

[@gailbrezinka9766]

❤️‍🩹❤️

[@silverlily4681]

What a beautiful story ❤️, May they all rest in Heaven 🙏💜🙏

[@MsVirginiaHammer]

That is the SWEETEST! I adore your name for him, too. Vive forever in our heart, Dog Run! 18 - that's wonderful; you took great are of him.

[@wkohl72]

@@MsVirginiaHammer Thank you. He was really a wonderful boy, great around people and new dogs.

[@barbarasd1196]

Watching this with a smile on my face and tears in my eyes because I recently said goodbye to my cat. Enjoy these times. Barbara

[@sirmeowthelibrarycat]

😢 Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss 💐. I still have sad thoughts remembering my dear friend Willow in the thumbnail.

[@amanitamuscaria7500]

I just said goodbye to my black Lab, who used to play with my sister's ginger kitten. Very moving.

[@sirmeowthelibrarycat]

@@amanitamuscaria7500 😢 My sincere condolences on your loss 💐. Our dear companions remain in our memory for ever.

[@alisonhight]

❤️❤️❤️ sorry for your loss ❤️❤️❤️

[@oledilep]

Sorry to hear about your loss, Much love to you!

[@wenchyfoodwench4098]

Our Bridget kitty growls and runs to the door with our dogs. She’s part of the pack lol. They’re all really nice😀

[@marlinthecatdog]

that is awesome! haha :) I love when Cats show their fierce and funny personalities with other animals! especially the dogs...its so fun! Thanks for watching :)

[@melflo4651]

The video is thirteen minutes long, and it is worth it to watch those pets providing us with joy and sweetness. Thanks for posting it.

[@marlinthecatdog]

awww :) YAY! thank you so much for watching!! I'm glad you found our channel!!

[@Squirrel42300]

I loved how he was obviously uncomfortable with the water but he did it anyway cuz his big siblings were doing it. HE JUST WANTS TO FIT IN!!! Also it was really cute watching him drink out of the water dish as a kitty

[@fallen1219]

They forced him in the water. Imagine his Kidney processing the salt from licking it off his paws. This is sad he looks perplexed about whats happening

[@lisaparsons4124]

Yes the kitty followed his siblings and was cute drinking from the water dish,a beautiful kitty 😻❤️

[@PosterityIslesNews]

@@fallen1219 I thought cats can handle salt water

[@brendahaynes2468]

I agree with fallen that the kitten should not have been forced to swim of which I assume is what happened as the placement of the kitten in the water was not shown in the video? Kittens are clueless and it would be very rare for a domesticated feline to choose to swim, esp a tiny, hardly weaned kitten. I hope marlin is not forced to be in a zillion of stressful situations. Just a thought. Marlin may enjoy the adventure?

[@ping5825]

Oh, no, the kitten didn't want to fit in. It was just learning from it siblings, thinking this is the right way. It's learning from her siblings, just like a child 11 yrs old or younger would learn from their parents / siblings / anything.

[@abog4174]

😍 I mean the fact that Marlin can swim so dang well speaks volumes! Flippin adorable!

[@ThePeaceluffer]

cats (and most other mammals) are pretty capable swimmers by nature. What's more surprising is how comfortable Marlin is with the water.

[@TVwriter23]

@@ThePeaceluffer Depends on the breed of cat too. Some like water more than others.

[@lazicraft6503]

@@TVwriter23 yeah, this is so true! I have a few different cats, Maine Coon, tabby, Calico, and a few other colors but some love water - especially our new Tabby and Calico kitties - while others absolutely hate the water

[@isitoveryet9525]

@@lazicraft6503 Even cats that hate water, can usually swim pretty well…they’re just miserable while doing it lol

[@juliaweber212]

I agree

[@giseleazerad2978]

Adorable ! The dogs take such good care of him ! Love this video!

[@marlinthecatdog]

The dogs just love him so much! It's the coolest thing to watch! :) I love our fur babies! I can't wait to share more videos!

[@stacieball977]

I can’t get enough of this! Ohmygosh 🥰 Black lab standing proudly at the front of the boat, looking like the captain and clearly the most experienced just by DNA alone. He seems like a water bug. 😄 These animal babies are so adorable and love each other so much. Baby kitteh is perfect for your family. You couldn’t have gotten any luckier. The best cat is a dog. I’m sorry, I said it. *ducks tomatoes and scurries away on knees*

[@takayasweeney]

I love how the dogs try to include him in on playtime. Lowering the stick so the kitty can give chase too.😍😍💙

[@glemwheatley9425]

A few decades ago, I had a cat raised by a dog. She, too, was a tiny kitten when I adopted her. She learned from her big brother and acted more like a dog. She came when I called her, she followed me outside like a dog or pack animal. She was the gentlest, sweetest little Kitty I could have hoped for. I miss her so much and this video brings back fond memories of her precious life with us. ❤️😔😢

[@theonewhoasked420]

aw m'sorry man losing a pet is never easy wether it be a dog or cat I'm sure she's happy somewhere now, you just gotta believe it

[@jesusthewaytruthandlight7558]

All pets go to heaven 💕

[@glemwheatley9425]

@@theonewhoasked420 I do. I will be rejoined with her and all my dogs at the rainbow bridge. God Himself will take care of our needs and wants because that is how God does. He loves us and loves that which we love. God will bring us our loved ones and we will all be reunited once more!

[@vanityposh6348]

My cat was like that, and he was never around dogs. Some cats just act differently.

[@lisaparsons4124]

A beautiful kitty so adorable and the dogs,get along well.You could get another kitty,if you wanted 🙂🐈

[@MarieAmicalola]

You guys brightened my day. My favorite part was the human yelling when Marlin jumped out to scare the chocolate pup. Around 9:20

[@nicholasforrester8587]

The shot of marlin sleeping on the dashboard is precious 😅😊

[@scottrackley4457]

that is a content cat

[@Jesse-B]

A kitten swimming and wading in the ocean... incredible.

[@denaherrera8758]

Amazing

[@keythdanielsen9315]

What a little cutie!

[@MonsterMacLLC]

My cat loves her baths and often swims in the tub. Good to know they could survive in this way.♓️♊️♑️

[@mildredquinones924]

There's even a breed of cat that can swim in water from a young age.

[@mildredquinones924]

@Mara Peregrine Thanks for the name of the breed. I couldn't recall it when I wrote the post.

[@strawman9410]

Your pets have a good life, trips to the park, beach, swimming, boat and car rides, friends to play with.

[@rebeccav4659]

Better than most people

[@lindakachur4862]

Maybe needs another cat also to play with 😉

[@presentfuture7563]

@@rebeccav4659 I was thinking - I'll take it.

[@daddy3484]

I wish I was his pet tbh

[@zensizensur8814]

Paradise/Paradies 😻

[@dianapearson1771]

That cat loves you and those dogs!!! So sweet, that little face stareing at you over the steering wheel!!!!😊

[@user-qo6lk5ec9f]

Hi I'm Marlin and the world loves you. EDIT: And what cool parents you have Marlin. Your cat is a reflection of who you are as people and the world loves your cat...so the world needs more of you Marlins parents.

[@debbybrigham7095]

Is t that the truth. If you take time and patience with them the skies the limit. Any animal or human for that matter.

[@twalarankin1788]

This baby does think he's a dog. No fear, loves his siblings and mom and dad. Lovely.

[@meganthompson6676]

Not to mention that he comes when called.

[@amsodoneworkingnow1978]

Every single car that has taken me as their servant has answered to their names,

[@E-plunksna]

haha what do you mean - that cats are cowards, dont love their siblings and parents? :D what a narrowminded worldview to think as someone said

[@asmrd4345]

@@E-plunksna no one said that...

[@E-plunksna]

@@asmrd4345 it was exactly what was said: "This baby does think he's a dog. No fear, loves his siblings and mom and dad." - as opposed to a cat. why then do you think she said he thought he was a dog?

[@paige_greene1963]

Thank you for showing Marlin's great swimming skills before showing him on the boat bc I would've been scared for him 😆

[@marlinthecatdog]

He is the best little swimmer and loves the water! He is so curious and will jump right on the boats and dock with us! Our house is right on the water :) Marlin is so cool!

[@ChrundleTGreat]

Me too. Especially in an estuary with large fish.

[@user-ug2yz6vb7p]

Oh my, this is so pure... extremely cute and wholesome 😊. Thanks for sharing these experiences. A real nice family and Marlin fits in so well. Such good doggos!

[@eyeball226]

We used to take our cats camping by the sea (on the coast of Anglesey) and all those videos of Marlin on the beach remind me of it a great deal.

[@marlinthecatdog]

That is so awesome! I bet they do remind you of your cats :) We started taking Marlin everywhere with us when he was only 6 weeks old. He loves car rides, the beaach, the boat, my parents house, etc. He went on vacation with us to Smith Mountain Lake this year too! :)

[@C4reful]

It is so fascinating seeing her cat instincts of "eeew-water" fight her dog curiosity of "its-not-that-bad-really-and-it-looks-awesome"

[@marlinthecatdog]

it's so crazy cool that he likes water!

[@hazelangus]

I second this. Some cats do like water, but not like this! I've seen a cat enjoy sitting in the sink and batting at the water from the tap though, or drinking it. Not really seen them deal well with a large body of water though, and certainly not with being out of their depth!

[@denasharpe2393]

Yay!!

[@se7en952]

Cat don't have an ew water instinct, but cats just don't need water like dogs do so lots of cats just see it as something they don't need , cats get/should get their water from the food they eat(like dessert animals), dogs need water cause they pant and require water separately from their food for hydration ofc but also to regulate their body temperature. Ps. As a Caribbean person who's seen cats that love playing in water

[@hellmuth26]

Plot twist, the dogs actually think they're cats.

[@anaaguiar6425]

😂😂😂😂😂👍🏾

[@neoten994]

Unrated comment ❤️

[@onepersonisthechanceandcha155]

I'm 353

[@griselc.7207]

OMG THIS!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@pindahkechannelpertama3721]

Lol

[@emilyw842]

He's precious beyond words and your dogs are so swwet with him. Since it appears to be the OCEAN, my cat-mom fears of seeing him without a harness and leash pop out! He looks like my boy Peter❤.

[@mignoncreatoroffunward3203]

Marlin was really growing from kitten to young cat 😸💗💯

[@veegames3364]

What a cute cat. I’m a firm believer you should raise dogs and cats together. It makes both more gentle and understanding. I was never a cat person. I have two big dos (12 and 14 now). One day a little kitty made himself at home. He became my best friend, but bestest friends with my dogs. My dogs were always gentle, but became even more so after the kitty. He got really sick and my boy wouldn’t leave his side (nor could I). He passed around this time last year surrounded by me, my wife and his two dogs. Miss you everyday Bronco, you were a pretty cool dude.

[@andrem4877]

I thought a girl was typing this at first haha! Keep your head up king, Bronco is purring down on you from the big kitty condo in the sky

[@SpikeJonesTheCr0oked]

Sorry for your loss mane.

[@anastasiagileva8711]

My Newfoundland dog swallowed the little (7weeks) kitty whole as I left them alone. Just to seize your delights.

[@brothermaleuspraetor9505]

When Marlin was being protected in the boat from the gusty windspeed by the Doggy, that was wholesome right there. Everytime I hear Marlin meow it is cuteness explosion.

[@sistergoldenhair1809]

I was gonna comment the same thing! So sweet 🥲

[@ratsmacker8113]

this cat is braver than most adult cats 😆

[@yonniboy1]

What a beautiful story! nearly sixty years ago when I was 7 years old a neighbours cat died and left a litter of 4 week old kittens behind, we took one of them and luckily she was able to feed but our male German shepherd immediately took to her and carried her about by the scruff of the neck and she shared the dogs basket, they were the closest of friends and when Sheba (the cat) went hunting she'd bring back some of her catch for Oscar (the dog) and couldn't understand that he really wasn't into dead birds, rats or mice. they stayed close right till Oscars death when Sheba was 8 years old and it seemed to hit her harder than anyone, she bonded with our new dogs but never to the level of relationship she shared with Oscar.

[@mitchplaysriffs]

😢

[@grindelston5968]

Don't be sad, he had a nice life. Considering what could have been..

[@mitchplaysriffs]

@@grindelston5968 ❤️

[@thulekovish8188]

When little Marlin stands on his rear legs, trying all his might to drink from the dog's water bowl, I understand Marlin sees himself as one of the big ones too. He's a kitten with a heart of a tiger!

[@CurlyFromTheSwirly]

The heart of a dog....or wolf. 😹

[@marlinthecatdog]

a kitten with a heart of a tiger! haha I LOVE that comment! We've posted a lot of new videos on the channel too and he is definitely a heart of a tiger type of kitty! hehe :) Check them out!

[@barbibutton9619]

Cat sees her reflection in the dog water bowl - "but, but, I am a dog" Yells at bowl - "I don't care what you say, I am DOG"!

[@paprika1951]

Oh my! That pensive moment. Mama, why don’t I look like my brothers?😢

[@jordansummers2790]

Yeah that was a great scene.

[@hfkrexx]

I totally got that same vibe from it :)

[@anniehovsepian6173]

Actually my Shih Tzu vet tech had a yellow tabby who would was raised at the vet office playing with dogs, refused to play with cats

[@friendlyfaceca]

🤣😂🤣😂

[@user-iy9ky4xq1c]

Такой милый и бесстрашный котёнок! Смотрела Ваш ролик с умилением и улыбкой на лице. Смотрю вас из DPR Россия. Благодарю за доставленное удовольствие!

[@Cuban20]

All Hail Donetsk!

[@user-bm2sn8ic2z]

1:29

[@user-bm2sn8ic2z]

Goes

[@EnglishLearnersHere]

You're so cute, Marlin! And you even love the water! Wow! Love the dogs for loving Marlin! ❤

[@domosrage5434]

I didn't see a cat thinking its a dog, I just see a cat who's social

[@marjoriemorales2160]

😆

[@luciana-hs8cg]

A cat that play with water? The way the cat sleep into dog head that is actually uncomfortable for her and cat that use to cuddling in swirl for her self.

[@ConsciousExpression]

@@luciana-hs8cg She still hates water but she's being nice to her siblings

[@EforElla123]

@@luciana-hs8cg I love the cat I have the same cat

[@Human-xe1h]

Cats are not sociable usually

[@cherylmcnutt9905]

Most orange tabbies think they’re dogs. I had an orange tabby (stray who adopted me) who would hang out with me while I was gardening in the front yard. When people would go by, walking their dogs, I would stop to pet them, and Fluffy would go right up and butt the dogs with his head. Dogs would be “it’s a CAT!” And Fluffy would look around and say “where? No, not me! I’m a dog just like you guys.” Funny and special boy!

[@Pinkkittie5006]

XD awwwwww

[@shenebraskan4945]

Had an orange tabby who came along on doggie walks, sans leash.

[@cherylmcnutt9905]

@@shenebraskan4945 I once lived in a neighborhood with stray cats everywhere. There was a neighbor who, I was told, would go camping, trap cats and bring them back home and release them to fend for themselves. No neutering or spay, not even a visit to the vets. One such cat had kittens in his back yard, and his three dogs killed them. I had 2 rescue cats of my own. I was able to find homes for 17 of the strays. I kept the four least adoptable with me. My six “beasties,” as I called them, and I would go for walks after dinner. Nobody on a leash, not even my first 2. People would just watch us in wonder. It was a lot of fun to watch & nurture them! At night, I would call them from the front porch, and they would all come running in for dinner and bedtime. Graysie - Russian Blue, someone had shot him in the face with a pellet gun, but he survived (I thought he was a girl at first, by the time the vet told me, the name had stuck 🤷‍♀️) Fluffy-Floober-Flea - Orange Tabby, he had been run over by a car and lost half his tail. Patches - Tortoiseshell Calico, didn’t know how to purr. When you pet her she’d growl. Took 2 years to teach her to purr Thomasina - Gray Tabby, the one whose kittens were killed by the dogs My original rescues (first cats I ever had): Twinkle Toes and Teddy Bear, were the sweetest most loving little girls! Both grey and white tabbies It was a full house, but they brought me love, and I gave them a home. Win-win!

[@shenebraskan4945]

@@cherylmcnutt9905 Great story. Love cats!

[@TsukiKageTora]

My friend’s orange tabby turned on the faucet just to stick his head under the water stream

[@moriahsbarefeetmassageyoga405]

Awww he reminds me of my first cat . We raised him with our boxer . She thought she was a dog for the longest. Until, dogs that were strangers chased her , and her instincts kicked in.

[@urimiy93]

what happened to hear

[@sammimitsu]

I would be totally in love with Marlin in seconds. I am in love with him. What a wonderful example of how cats are adaptable, brave, loving and intelligent. Thank you. It's so uplifting.

[@sam-ke1zt]

I love the nature vs nurture of this. "I know land is my friend. But water seems to be their friend. And they're MY friends." 😍😍

[@KatWoodland]

I love that too!

[@breakthecode4634]

Cats are actually great swimmers.

[@amrogers4]

I love that you guys take Marlin along on the adventures, rather than leaving him at home, as most people do. He's a beauty. The puppies are wonderful with him, too!

[@BioFake1]

I tried to bring my cat along on my adventures, he rather likes to stay at home in the environment he knows. Each cat is an individual, and most of them don't grow up with dogs, so they tend to have a rather sedentary lifestyle. Allow me to remind that cats co-evolved with humans taking advantage of the vast amount of rodents drawn by agriculture or wastes left by human activity. That's why they are not much of travellers and most of them like to stay around where they know food will be abundant, just look at a fishing pier to convince yourself, cats are everywhere ;)

[@windyfarmer.6095]

Some years ago our farm cats,( not raised by dogs ) csme along with the dogs to move sheep, a flock of 2000+ takes alot of guiding along narrow scottish tracks, the dogs would range up and down either side and the cats fetch up the rear, in other situations actually ranging between the sheep and dogs. The sheep cats became famous locally because the school bus often got stuck behind us. The only problem when it starts to rain the cats abandon the job the dogs not.

[@amrogers4]

@@windyfarmer.6095 Haha. At least that was something you could (likely) foresee happening ;)

[@windyfarmer.6095]

amrogers4 problem was the cats might abandon the job several miles away and have to be rescued in a vehicle, .

[@amrogers4]

@@windyfarmer.6095 That sounds like a major headache, lol.

[@zhilahaghbin4766]

Thanks for sharing, how lucky you are to have these pets, so uplifting these day to put a smile on our faces

[@Ms.Aries888]

The epitome of rolling with the big dogs! Marlin is definitely not the red headed stepchild, but the star of the vid. This was a sight to see.❤❤❤

[@JaceDanielFilms]

7:27, that is a look of pure love.

[@lisaparsons4124]

Yes I agree 💯 and a beautiful kitty 🙂🐈 cute dogs

[@faithnicole2161]

Seeing his little kitten self standing up to drink the dogs water melted my heart.. he is so teeny! And those precious little kitten paws left in the sand 🥺😍 this cat is wonderful and I am so glad he is a part of this beautiful family

[@juliaweber212]

I agree

[@Blu17175]

I don’t know how I found Marlin.... but here I am. Beautiful and just makes my day....

[@MaxMajic]

He is the most beautiful boy❤ he is still a baby. Sends my anxiety sky high seeing him on the boat 🙈

[@jojolubag605]

The cat is probably wondering "Why does my bark sound different from theirs?"

[@darlenemichuk124]

Intent?....Cats know things in their environment Survival Instinct. Please, Don't Be Cruel..................

[@xggfcccfvv2874]

It's a joke ok

[@MN93085]

@@darlenemichuk124 wth are you talking about? "intent"? like, everything this cat does it does on purpose?

[@Melodyofthesea78]

@@darlenemichuk124 ....why are you like this?

[@darlenemichuk124]

@@Melodyofthesea78 Well, will tell you what I think. Buddy had two dogs with the long ears? Don't know the breed. I think the dogs thought he was just another dog. Does that answer your question?

[@dancesmokesmile344]

The cat acted a tiny bit like a dog in the start, then started to realize he was a cat pretty early on, especially with the playing style, and the way he acts 😅 Seems more like he understands he’s a cat, but still see the dogs as siblings! It’s really cute!

[@andrewodell4021]

Well, he did spend some time staring at his reflection in the dish. I think it clicked then that he's a cat.

[@katinthewild]

I noticed that too! the kittens feline behavior coming out a lot more as he grew up .. cool to watch the stages . My cats loved their big doggie brother ❤️ cute video

[@TheJadeFist]

I used to have a cat that would play fetch when he was little. He eventually grew out of it and became more cat like. Maybe cats are just more dog like when they're younger because feral cats tend to stick around their mother and siblings and thus have a bit of a social life before going out on their own and becoming more solitary creatures.

[@jwhite5008]

@@TheJadeFist Yes, I agree. Cats can be rather social and sometimes inhabit same space in loose groups, but as adults they hunt separately and maintain their own territorial borders (which may overlap with other cats). But as kittens they tend to copy their mothers more so may pick up some unusual behaviors that they may or may not carry into adulthood. They can adapt to their surroundings, including having humans, dogs or other animals around, but as anyone who cared for a cat knows, they can and will make people adapt to *their* preferences just as well. Cat mothers may adopt kittens if they had their own around the same time, which people use to foster kittens that somehow lost their mother even if they are of different species (sand cat, leopard cat, and even bobcat kittens may be and were briefly fostered that way). So this may explain why there is a bit of a leeway in both mother and kitten behavior which makes things like this possible somewhat. But as cat grows up its instincts tend to mostly take over. (If interested, here is a couple of videos I watched semi-recently about Pallas cat's (manul) kittens: 2e-2Z9fM9MQ, and this is about Amur leopard kittens - PPN4i9aqSlo .Both are in Russian, but the visuals should be enough)

[@notrecyborg5492]

It doesn't realise it's a cat or a dog it just goes with it's instinct, we make these labels and classifications. They don't.

[@dustinyawn2968]

This is the single greatest KZbin video ever. Can’t even pick a favorite clip, the entire thing is just amazing lol

[@carolcrompton6138]

This is too sweet and funny , but he deserves a life jacket too!!….in swimming he could be sucked up by a large shark or fish, drown, then what?? Reds are so funny and are the best pets ever!! Their attitudes are so sweet….don’t lose him!!…he wants love and thinks the dogs are his parents!!….you will miss him terribly if he gets hurt!!

[@normathomas8276]

Vety true hun

[@carolewilson1803]

You probably never had a cat before and you won't if he falls in, or perhaps a shark will jump up and pull him in and eat him. You are destined to lose him.

[@CANERACAR.]

look these amazing cats kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJWYimV8Zdypmc0

[@kman2783]

@@carolewilson1803 first of all, sharks don't jump up and attack things on boats. You've been watching too much Shark Week dear. Lastly, that's a really mean thing to say, are you sure your name isn't Karen? 😎

[@diva70smusic]

I wish all pets had the freedom to roam and explore and still be safe. What a wonderful pet family!!

[@ispeakfangirl6857]

*all animals

[@diva70smusic]

@@ispeakfangirl6857 And any animal can be somebody's pet, not just dogs and cats. Sometimes as pets, animals are not free to roam and explore. Some people keep their pets locked up all day or in cages or tied down. Animals deserve to share the earth as well as man.

[@diva70smusic]

@Blue As long as he doesn't go to the Kitty Kat Klub and meet with a fast kitty, you will not have to worry about child support 😊.

[@txe1nd]

@@diva70smusic lol

[@Jarock316]

@@diva70smusic Unless you had them spayed or neutered.

[@earlbrown8126]

Fabulous - the dogs seem to be quite carefull around the little guy. Caroline and Mack are great parents!

[@Antwanismyfirstname]

that's adorable. My cat was also raised by a half pitbull black lab and she always wags her tail and follows people she likes. I moved away and havent seen her in years. Thank you for sharing your videos of your wonderful cat dog!

[@Asa...S]

2:38 "Mirror, Mirror in the bowl, who's the cutest puppy of them all."

[@sigsin1]

Mirror mirror in the bowl, is there a puppy in my soul?

[@rawdaaljawhary4174]

Oh my god dat was shoooo cuuuuute! 😽

[@silvergirl7810]

I was dying from cuteness!! Awwwww🥰

[@janicecoleman2755]

This kitten is so adorable, with all his special talents. He can even drive. ❤️

[@pt020]

Backwards.

[@suecastillo4056]

His uncle is Toonces😂😂😂‼️♥️

[@dollyraushi1909]

Love that video!!!!

[@kushanjayanetti6917]

@@pt020 q1

[@darlene2483]

What a special cat, Marlin and his doggy friends and family 😍💖✨

[@debiallen4053]

I love this adoreable Lil guy. What personality. He is a PURRFECT KITTY. IM SO IN LOVE.

[@KymPossible83]

THUD!!(fainted from the kitty cuteness!). His wonderful doggie siblings are pretty gentle with him too which makes my heart happy.

[@SandraNelson063]

Marlin is, in fact, a Great Dire Wolf. He is also a master of disguise.

[@towanda2947]

Love it!!!

[@ramyamaddali703]

He's Macavity, the master of gravity.

[@nancyrea3863]

He’s such a tiny baby. So cute. Don’t let him get hurt. Love your family.

[@elaineculbert8594]

He’s adorable - so young and little. I was concerned when the dogs almost run into him. Please watch that he doesn’t get crushed and suffer broken bones or worse … internal injuries.

[@darlenemichuk124]

@@elaineculbert8594 I know of a Cat who had her leg broken by an ambituios (sp) dog !!

[@grumpy1504]

It's boarder line abuse. The BABY is running to you for affection & you run away. He is way to small to swim with no life jacket. What if a small shark or dolphin comes and snags him ? How "cool" would that be ? He is a nice & unique kitten, do better as guardians please.

[@diannt9583]

Wendy, I am so glad I grew up in the days when people didn't helicopter their child's every movement!

[@diannt9583]

And note, this kitten wasn't even out of their sight!

[@jefflundquist5771]

That cat really loves to swim. Cool! Orange and white colored cats are my favorite too.

[@karenyoungkarenyoung287]

Oh my gosh!!! Marlin is absolutely adorable 🥰❤️🥰❤️

[@karenyoungkarenyoung287]

I have a tabby along with my other 3 cats, but Marlin is so cute! He such an adorable kitten ❤️

[@bubblywaters3116]

I love how the dogs go back and make sure Marlin is okay and on his way. So cute! Thanks for sharing.

[@carinesmille]

Graciosa, por demais...

[@marlinthecatdog]

It's honestly one of the most unique things I've ever seen to watch how Marlin and all the dogs act together! he goes out the house door with them in the mornings and evenings to go to the bathroom...they hang out in the yard together...he attacks the dogs...hides in bushes to play hide and seek....gets on the boats with us...its crazy!!

[@urrywest]

@@marlinthecatdog I totally feel like the animal is a cat.. Maybe it wants to keep up with the clan but it is compleatly different.

[@pauladixon9003]

I love all of your fur babies. Marlin’s “crab kitty” attack on the beach was too funny! You all are clearly a happy pack. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. 🤗🐾❤️

[@cathykeith6301]

Love your family. Growing up my mom brought home a cat from the shrimp boat docs. He could swim thought it was more fun to make him a raft Styrofoam and pull him around the canal 😀

[@carolewilson1803]

Marlin needs a drinking dish his size.

[@Jonni1027]

Paula Dixon... that was a lovely comment. And my 26 year old daughter just got married on July 1st and her name is now Paula Dixon so I had to enlarge your picture to see if you were her hahaha. She doesn’t usually comment on social media so I should have known better 😊

[@pauladixon9003]

@@Jonni1027that is so funny! I have met more Paula Dixons since I became one. Now I can add another one! 😃

[@BristyySarkhel]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZDZiqOketeVqtU

[@sequoyah59]

I have an orange tabby with white feet named Boots. He came to us about three years ago and has about used up all his lives. No telling how old he is. He has brought us three kittens in the last three years. Not sure any of them are his but he rescues them and raises them taking care to protect them even when they are grown. One is a Tuxedo named TK, the second is a snow white little female long hair named Willow and the latest is a gray tabby with a brown nose named Elliott. Booter is a magnificent old gentleman. TK is Boots made over in temperament. I had the big loader out today picking up trees and TK sat and watched as I went by, never moved. I have to watch for them all the time. Especially trailers since there is no engine noise.

[@PaulaHicks-lr5vs]

When you give love,time and respect to an animal they genuinely will thank you forever 💖💖

[@TheFrogfeeder]

You can see him struggle with his instincts to be a cat while thinking he is a dog, especially around water...

[@celineclt1194]

@@tf4606 he's very small, very young, so he just hasn't learnt to come yet (my cat doesn't know any dog but he always comes when we call him cause he learned)

[@garywillingham3644]

Cats rule everything around them. he knows he is different and is just putting up with his friends. Playing in the ocean is quite unusual for a domestic cat I would say In these dark times this made me smile Thank You!

[@rogeriocosta1035]

Cats has very sensitive paws and they also have a strong instinct to not get wet and smelling, so being at the beach will never be a real comfort to them. They can get used to it, but it is not the same as a dog that usually loves the beach at first glance.

[@birdy3197]

i see him struggling a few times tbh, esp at the beginning when hes so little. its cute to a point but thats not a dog. hes got his own nature that needs nurture too. I see him exhausted more than a few times.

[@Squidgy55]

I think he was confused by the stick game too.

[@ohfortheloveofgod9419]

Thank you for this video. I was having such a very stressful day, behind on the work I wanted to accomplish, and I almost didn't watch it because I didn't think I could spare the 13 minutes. But I stopped what I was doing and watched it anyway. Your video broke my mind away from the work that was overwhelming my brain, it calmed my mind which was clouded over by stress and made me laugh. I watched it twice, shared it with my wife and daughter, and now the problem that was stopping me dead in my tracks was easily solved after clearing away the stress blockage. I have 3 cats and 1 dog. Twice a day I take my dog for a rather long walk, and the 3 cats come with us every time. They have learned what times I walk the dog and get ready and wait for us to go. Even on rainy days (which tend to be shorter walks). Everyone laughs when they see the cats walking with my dog and I. It keeps me mindful of the joy that my 4 legged family members bring to my life. But none of my cats swim. They love to play in the rain, and love when I dry them off with a towel, but they don't swim. Marlin is truly an awesome cat.

[@RIODJENIRO1]

It's amazing how our beloved fur babies benefit our health in body and mind for the best! I enjoyed reading about your situation (not the stress part) and your awesome "babies" taking you out of the negative space to clear you mind and heart which gave you the ability to solve the issues at work! I was actually able to envision you walking with your dog and cats and what a heart-warming site that would be! Thanks so much for sharing and may you have many, many enjoyable and loving years and long walks with your fur babies...

[@emtpet]

❤️

[@bernyedixon2689]

You too, truly have a beautiful family

[@sapo4647]

Hallo.was für ein süßer Kater. 🐈❤ich bin gerade auf euer Video gestoßen und mir kamen die Tränen. Er ist ein Ebenbild meines Katers Pedro, der leider Ende September mit knapp 16 Jahren verstarb. Ich habeso schöne Erinnerungen wenn ich Marlin sehen. Habe jetzt schon mehrere Videos angesehen. Ich werde im Februar mal in den Tierheimen schauen ob ich einen neuen Kater bekommen kann. Wünsche euch noch viel Freude mit ihm und euren Hunden. ❤❤❤🐈🐕🐕🐕🐕 lg aus Deutschland Sabine

[@cryptogoth]

Beautiful family. That kitten is so small and so brave.

[@laurieharper1526]

Sunbathing on the dashboard of the car (8.25) was priceless. Great kitty.