It's an orange cat thing

[@Jamie-A]

"How were you a show cat?!" that's exactly why he's not anymore 😂

[@Reddotzebra]

Both the Happy Hoodie AND the Trouble Bubble.

[@wervicecoding]

"What did they do to show you? Sedate you?"

[@Scriptadiaboly]

Big boi is retired, sooo 😅😂

[@rgs8970]

He used to be a showcat, but he really wants you to know he's retired and he doesn't have to put up with this anymore!

[@cherielk1975]

Exactly,😂

[@LittleGreenSoldier]

I mean... he doesn't have to be a GOOD show cat

[@melissadropdead4619]

I'm sorry but I want to call BS on him being a show cat! There's no way!

[@LexiNc8284]

@@melissadropdead4619right 😂

[@sashawhyte7396]

@@melissadropdead4619💯🤣👍🏾

[@KimJongUnnie]

They said he was a showcat, they didn’t say he was a good one 😂

[@Coookydoe]

show cats require the temperaments...but yah, USED to be so I guess t

[@barbarajoyce6424]

@@Coookydoe I've seen winners wh0o take great delight in trashing their cage then look smug and do it again as soon as their owner fixes it.

[@mayavil]

Memento Mori 🩶

[@lindaschaefer5499]

The name of the show was Cage Match Wrestling. 🥸

[@jenny-hamel]

I love how cats just try to back themselves out of every situation - up the wall, off the counter, just baaaaack it up 🤣

[@philippal8666]

I have learnt to start off behind my cats. Gives me a vague advantage over my 5kg clawed, toothed, pile of ‘I’ve seen water/comb/scissors/etc’ rage.

[@amyhallenbeck1904]

Yes! That is my cat's tactic too! It's pretty funny when there's nowhere else to back up to.

[@Crotes1990]

Jup that's their main 'move', and it works 😂

[@TheKyPerson]

My local battery store has an orange cat that lives in the store. He dropped by about 15 years ago and just stayed. He's a sweet boy. Just recently, another orange kitten came by and has joined the crew. He's a lively boy. I do like a business with a shop cat.

[@douglasgriffiths3534]

Same. I go to a book store that has a big black and white store kitty. He is a big sweetie. (Jan Griffiths).

[@chuggyhuggy8783]

couple hardware stores 'round here have a couple. one specifically is my little friend.

[@shartmann2008]

I so agree!!

[@-spacedout--spacebound-7438]

the local oRiellys where I live has a shop cat and the owner brings his kitty up there too. They have cat towers hidden everywhere and it's so cute to watch grown men melt when the cat chooses to sit on their desk

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

I went to a hardware store once that had a parakeet, I believe. As my mom shopped, I decided to examine the bird. I kept saying "Hello! What's your name?" to it, but it remained silent for about five minutes. Then, out of nowhere, it tilted its head and said, "Hello!" Freaked me the heck out as I had never seen a bird talk in person up until then 😅. Seen it on TV and cartoons, never in real life. And I had figured it couldn't speak since it'd been quiet for so long. I don't think it said anything else to me after that, but I realized it had learned "hello" from the employees greeting customers as they entered. Bet it actually knows several words or phrases due to that, I just didn't say the magical words or do the right actions to get it to speak further to me 😂

[@scanmead]

Having cats for many decades, any cat that does not morph into a screaming demon levitating over water is a very good kitty indeed. ❤

[@kathleenorr9237]

As a cat owner this resonates so well 😂😂

[@morganablackwater2017]

It actually made my day 🤣🤣🤣

[@katiekane5247]

I once had to bathe a flea mess at the vets office I worked at. Broke the dowel she was tied to and headed up the mini-blinds. Caught ONE rear nail on the lift off, across my right hand. Still have the scar 35 years later. Cats that I can't keep by combing aren't going to live here 😂

[@blackrain9852]

Wow that was… not what I would expect from a professional show cat, but maybe only his people did the groom so it was the new environment/people that made Tumbleweed skittish. BB and JJ well they get the cat card which is an excuse for any cat behavior other than show cats with outside groomers

[@tundrawomansays694]

@@blackrain9852Maybe his previous groomers weren’t competent. You loose the trust of an animal and they’re not fools, they don’t just “get over it,” yk?

[@davidp2888]

Vanessa: “Hey, relax!” Tumbleweed: “I’m thinkin’….no.”

[@baydweller8241]

Vanessa: "You're OK kitty." JJ: "Not really!"

[@darcyjeanske821]

It's no wonder he's no longer a show cat!!😂😂

[@HikariTheGardevoir]

"It's ok, it's ok, it's ok!" "Noooooo" a little bit later "Hey, calm down." "Noooooooooo"

[@MontanaPDX]

mg. There is a cat @billispeaks who uses a sound board to "talk" and her favourite word is mad. 😂

[@raininjuly1236]

I'm a simple woman. I see an orange cat in a trouble bubble, I click the Like button 👍🏻

[@Raelven]

We should all strive for such simplicity! 👍

[@lismi9178]

You just had me in tears 🤣

[@Blanschee]

😂

[@BeingNancy]

This wins the best comment on the internet. Hilarious. 😅😻🧶

[@donnabotelho2195]

They r so fluffy

[@AlexofZippo]

“How did they show you?” With great difficulty, i’d assume.

[@ashleypurvis3539]

This had me all in my giggles when Tumbleweed sounded like he was saying, “noooooooo.” My gangster kitty, Tony Soprano, used to have that same low, guttural meow when I gave him a bath. He never fought me though and actually loved water. You are awesome and so calm with these pets. Bless you!

[@noranizaazmi6523]

Tony soprano!!! That’s hilarious!

[@edithmendelsohn2999]

B be so a an a And

[@bluecollarlit]

Yes. "Tom an' Jerry ovah heeah..."

[@af9162]

100+lb dog Vanessa: it’s okay, I’ve got this 8-10lb cat: Vanessa: it’s okay kitty, please don’t claw me, uh, please. lol You did an amazing job handling all three of them by the way! Great method on blow drying them too!

[@robertamckeon5082]

My mom's under 10 lb cat would give the vet and his two assistants a work out. Cats are pure muscle.

[@baasparkopenings851]

The funniest part is that this is 100% the correct way to treat both of these animals LOL cat bites and scratches are super normalized but they're always worse than similarly-sized dogs and sometimes worse than big dogs too!

[@mungbean345]

Well, nobody wants cat scratch fever. 🤷‍♀️

[@LeBongFairy]

Cats are soooo much more reactionary and sensitive to pain, this combo can mean their fear trigger is very easily tripped, and they often choose to fight quickly.

[@danmc_2783]

You gotta remember, EVERY cat is Bruce Lee. They hit harder and faster than just about anything, pound-for-pound. They're far harder to handle than a dog of comparative size. These are pretty big cats too. I myself have a 6-7kg (13.2-15.5lbs) female cat (Joss) and before that I had a male that weighed 8-9kg (17.6-19.8lbs) and neither of them overweight, just large cats. If you've ever had a cat that size grab you and give you a bunny kick or two, you know they can dish out the pain lol 😂 And that's to say nothing of their teeth. A cat's tooth will pierce flesh easily as a red-hot nail.

[@raindalla]

I love that the cats get the Happy Hoodie, the Trouble Bubble, AND the Rage Cage, all after having their Murder Mittens trimmed, LOL. Your videos are so entertaining every time, Vanessa!

[@staceyroberts3468]

That’s hilarious 😂😂😂😂. The rage cage cracked me up!!!

[@maryellenthompson8261]

They are both entertaining and informative. The best of both worlds.

[@theladyisabelle]

😂 after watching these videos I actually purchased a trouble bubble for my daughter's cat...it made life so much safer!

[@tinaw.5538]

The Murder Mittens kills me every time 😅😅😂

[@Stealth86651]

Oh man, I knew two orange cats, both rescues. One was *really* not intelligent. I dropped a shirt over him and he just made this horrible whine like he knew death was near. Also stepped on sticky plastic and just sat looking at his paw because he couldn't figure out what was going on and I had to take it off. Oh and he ate ants. Was super cuddly and adorable, he was kinda like just a kitten for life in a way.

[@ferretyluv]

Eh, ants are just extra protein.

[@sambiddlecom]

I would very much like to know this distinguished gentleman's name, please and thank you.

[@Destroyahx2]

You know what they say. Orange cats share a braincell between them. And from experience that is true.

[@Lady_TyTy]

🤙 😄@ "ate ants" He was a unique budd indeed; nvr heard of that ✝️ 🇺🇲 ❤️

[@LadyCoyKoi]

It's as if orange cats could not survive in the wild.

[@susiem1976]

JJ with her face all smooshed up against the corner of the rage cage with one snaggle tooth poking out and unhappily wearing the happy hoodie was the highlight

[@TrevorMoses312]

😊😊😂

[@celly589]

I love when cat’s meows sound like they’re saying no. It’s cute and funny and a little sad

[@PamJacksom-xq5rx]

He looks ready for a flight into outer space. He's a mover and a talker, you did a great groom .

[@HUYI1]

i love the astronaut hat she gives the cats lol

[@NoMoreHeroesAnymore1334]

Somehow it would not surprise me if the first alien life found on Mars was brought half-dead to a scientist by his orange cat, and politely dropped on his pillow (or face LOL) as a gift while he was sleeping. XD

[@kristamkm]

JJ stole my heart with her half tooth smushed face in the corner of the rage cage. Would make a great screensaver. 😂

[@Bunny11344]

It was the funniest facial expression with one tooth sticking out 😂

[@Beany87]

I thought exactly the same thing, completely lost it at that point 🤣

[@douglasgriffiths3534]

That was hilarious. (Jan Griffiths).

[@aracelylopezpsyd5794]

Favorite part! 😂❤

[@beverlyadams7710]

That was the best part of the video.

[@Sargy18MPBDE]

This made my day. My sweet ginger boy, TJ Hines, died on 14 October 2023 from intestinal lymphoma. I miss him very much. He was such a good boy and loads of mischievous fun. He was part of a county registered TNR colony from my work that my friend and I decided to help out with after their caregiver was hospitalized. One day, during their lunch feeding I separated my boy from the other cats so he wouldn't hog all their food. He was so grateful that I took the time to tend to him exclusively that he claimed me as his hooman that day. So for 2 months, I worked with TJ to get to know him and vice-versa, feeding him, etc. There were times when he almost followed me into work, lol. After work he would be close to my car meowing to me. So I asked their caregiver if I could be his hooman and she kindly gave me her blessing after observing me with him. We successfully worked to home all the other cats in the colony, too. Who rescued who, amirite? TJ and I had a great 8 years together. Now he's crossed over the rainbow bridge. Even feral cats deserve our love. ❤

[@bunnyluv2535]

My guy is the most loving kitty and he was from a feral colony. He loves petting (you get tired before him) and belly rubs (he’s weird). So glad someone brought him to the humane society after seeing how friendly he is. He has FIV, but I knew I was taking him home when he drooled on me and plopped himself onto my lap when I sat Indian style.

[@Kaemea]

I'm so sorry for your loss. TJ sounds like he was an awesome cat. My soulcat also had intestinal lymphoma. He crossed the bridge July 6th, 2021. I'm still a mess because he was my baby, my boy. He was beside me 24/7/365 unless I was in the hospital. He slept in my arms every night for 14 years. It really never gets better, it just gets easier to breathe.

[@barbaraanderson8574]

This is such a lovely story. Thank you for giving him the love he deserved. I know what he gave you. Orange cats are a breed of their own.

[@dmiller5765]

I'm sorry for your loss. TY for sharing his story.

[@Sargy18MPBDE]

@Kaemea , I'm so sorry about your sweet boy, too. TJ and I were inseparable. TJ was also my fuzzy pillow at night. I loved seeing his transformation over the years from cautious feral cat to a proper gentleman housecat, as I call it. I wish he lived longer, but it is what it is. He's the first pet I've had that was really sick, so it was a new experience for me. But it was an honor and privilege taking care of this little guy.

[@n_art_cissist]

I’m autistic and hate bathing due to the nose and sensory overload and watching cats that feel that same way with someone so kind caring for them brings me comfort

[@Fnafiac]

Me too! I thought i was the only one

[@Ilikecatsismychannelname]

Also autistic and, while I love the soaking part of bathing, I'm not so fond of the rest of it. It feels amazing once its done, though, so I've concluded it's worth the hassle. But, then, I also want to be a fish. I would like the soaking bit.

[@philippal8666]

There definitely needs to be a human happy hoodie.

[@philippal8666]

It’s a tricky thing to ever admit to. Me and my cat have the same opinions about the shower.

[@scorpionpizzaandcheeseextract]

Cats. 😻

[@thalia_1701]

i procured an orange (and white) kitten abt three months ago. the cat distribution system decided that i needed him, so he got into my very low window during a rainstorm to scream at me. since then, it has been absolute chaos. and i thought ny tuxedo was a criminal thank you for all you do with the animals you meet, your videos helped me learn how to groom my kitten (hes got longer hair, desperately needed a bath when he came in, and then i had to bathe him again when he jumped into the toilet)

[@AAZEDLARC]

Wait, what? Did he mean to jump into the toilet, or was it a miscalculation??

[@LieseFury]

​@@AAZEDLARCknowing oranges, it was on purpose.

[@emrilbennett8704]

Oh man. You just reminded me of a certain Brittany song with your comment.

[@joshroolf1966]

The cat distribution system, is quite a system..:::🤔🕶🛸🎼🎶🎵🐈💛🩷🩵 I've seen it reach out of the void and save lives and fix broken things enough times to really wonder...::🥲🌤🐾

[@tandysaysyoucandoanything6758]

“You’re going to hear from my lawyer!” -Tumbleweed

[@elipa3]

Just my first thought too.

[@crazycatchick4111]

As an parent to my own lil ginger gremlin, I can attest to the fact that every single orange cat is ✨ *EXTRA* ✨🐈

[@CinderXiaoLong]

Our little orange baby dramatically cries at the door to be let out onto our balcony, so he can inevitably attempt to escape over our second floor railing

[@megansaneibingley8420]

✨One of my gremlins will try and grab your spoon out of your hand when you’re trying to eat✨

[@crazycatchick4111]

@@CinderXiaoLong mine is named PITA(Pain In The A$$) and lives up to his name daily😸 he'll roam the house talking to himself if no one is paying enough attention to him, then yowl incessantly at one of our other cats who he's been feuding with for a few years now seemingly out of nowhere 🙄

[@crazycatchick4111]

@@megansaneibingley8420 our cat Dean, our grey tuxedo, will do the same thing ESPECIALLY if mashed potatoes are involved 😹 our ginger beast PITA(Pain In The A$$) will just strike up conversations with me throughout the day...after 11yrs with him I fancy myself fluent in *Cat* 😸

[@shadowfax9177]

It's definitely the ginger gene. Happens across all species of ginger.

[@Libbathegreat]

JJ's face pressed against the glass at 18:09 😂 Can't tell if she's enjoying it and really doesn't want to, or if she's just plotting her revenge...

[@moonmidnight86]

With the snaggle tooth😂

[@janedoe09]

I couldn't tell either, but facial expression was priceless

[@1CherryTree]

Definitely revenge!

[@cajungirl7811]

That was epic!

[@tinkthefoxylilmiss6801]

BB

[@Cozycountry1]

It's great to see Scottish Folds who don't have the ears from the mutated gene. I hope these cuties therefore aren't prone to all the awful health problems those with the folded ears have. Goodness knows how Tumbleweed was a show cat, but he is a handsome boy. BB looked like she was plotting your demise. The look on JJ's face in the rage cage pressed against it made me laugh and she looked like she'd lost all hope at that point. Considering their fear all 3 did very well.❤

[@Dekubud]

Thankfully, these babies are healthy. Breeders has found that for Scottish Folds to not suffer joint pain that a cat with the folded ears must be bred with one that has straight ears, which produces about 50% of kittens with folded ears. If two cats with folded ears are bred, they produce 100% kittens with folded ears but the kittens will have arthritis before they are even done growing. I like sharing that info in case it reaches the ears of someone who wants a Scottish Fold in hopes it would make them decide to purchase from a responsible breeder.

[@elliot_rat]

scottish straights exist because if you breed two folds together, you'll literally get an entire litter of stillborns. so i would definitely assume so!

[@emom358]

Decades ago I was owned by an orange cat named Rex(for TRex). He loved taking baths with my grandkids, wasn't fond of the shower. He was a major escape artist, no problem with door knobs, pulling up window screens, and so on. He was a great cat for 12 years.

[@karenbarton1717]

Tumbleweed backing up the pole to get away was too cute! Such sweet cats!

[@jordanral7945]

For those who don't know, you never want to use cold water when bathing your cat because they can freeze to death. Cat fur is not water repellent so when they get wet, their body temperature drastically drops. Plus even you yourself don't want to bathe in water that's to hot or to cold for you so never make your pets endure water temperatures that are also uncomfortable for them too.

[@shroomyk]

I say this literally every time you groom a cat but I just love that you know how to interact with them even in such a stressful situation for them, and treat them with love and care rather than blaming the cat. Cats are still so misunderstood by many people, and it warms my heart to see someone who is probably more of a dog person still be able to treat cats well. Orange bois do tend to be larger and stronger, making them a bit more bold I think. They have that Viking spirit. lol His "nooo" was hilarious. Also the way he was sort of climbing backwards up the poles on the table. Very impressive. JJ and BB are such chonks. Something for their parents to keep an eye on. But cute cats. They look like funny old ladies when they have the happy hoodie on and wrapped in a towel like it's a bathrobe.

[@elderscrolls69420]

‘Viking spirit’ that is such a hilarious and accurate way to describe orange kitties tehe

[@jasonsmith-bm1sv]

The close up shot of his face in the trouble bubble saying a clear as day "no" is a cinematic masterpiece, worthy of an Oscar.

[@megan_p_art]

I lost my dad about a month ago and today has been a really rough day, and watchinf a creamy orange who was left off the brain cell schedule trying to back out of a trouble bubble with a happy hoodie halfway off his head gave me some much needed giggles.

[@shogun2215]

Of course a Scottish cat is strong and stubborn!

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

it's in their name ! lol

[@Fnafiac]

And cute!

[@doberski6855]

Cats in happy hoodies wearing trouble bubbles. Look like candidates for the Babushka Astronaut purrgram! Also gets this video a hit of the like button!👍😎

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

I subscibed a while back, get here so late though. I will try notification button if that's what's done. Vanessa is the Queen 👑👑👑👑 of grooming ! no doubt !

[@bumblegoat]

Yes it does mean that they don't have the cartilage issue that the folds have! It's directly linked to the folded ears. Ears have cartilage, and the mutation changes all the cartilage in the body. The ears are just the only visual marker.

[@Bildgesmythe]

Interesting, I didn't know that

[@maryb8150]

You have 2 types, one with and one without the cartilage problem. You candy breed 2 with the folded ear without major ear problems. You either breed 2 without the the fold or you have to breed one without the fold with the one with the fold.

[@Ariento]

Yes, you cannot breed two cats with folded ears together because if a kitten gets two copies of the messed up cartilage gene... Well it's even worse, I'll leave it at that. Ethical breeders don't want to have a full quarter of their litters being health nightmares, and whether or not you have one parent with straight ears or both with folded you'll have half the litter be adoptable fold kittens, so there's literally no benefit to breeding extra-sick kittens.

[@b.a.erlebacher1139]

It's the same mutation that causes the painful and disabling Ehler-Danlos syndrome in humans. Fold ears are heterozygous for the condition, so breeding two together will give you, on average, two fold ears and one straight ear (which doesn't carry the trait). The litter may be smaller because kittens that get both copies of the gene die before birth.

[@jamcgowan1095]

@@b.a.erlebacher1139I was wondering about that

[@juliahill7732]

Tumbleweed yelling " Noooooo!" had me in stitches 😆

[@jenpink4298]

I must be a horrible human being because those mad little faces peeping out of the happy hoodies just make me laugh and laugh and laugh😂

[@Fnafiac]

They're just that adorable

[@AMKmusic96]

I love how you rotate them around and the sound of their claws on the table 😂

[@stephanieori464]

LOL JJ’s smooshed face during her blow dry 😂😂😂 After seeing the Happy Hoodie on your channel, I got it for my cat for baths. It made a world of difference during her blow dry! Without it she would just walk in circles around me, and with the Happy Hoodie she accepts her fate 😂

[@BlackWidow00741]

My cat is now 1 years old. I can't seem to cut her nails. I'VE TRIED EVERYTHING! Any suggestions? She is not food motivated, that's what one KZbin video suggested.

[@moonlightviolinist]

​@@BlackWidow00741Is she not food motivated or just not hungry? Are you restricting her food to meal times or allowing her to free feed? Jackson Galaxy had some good videos on this topic. For training a cat to accept nail trimming, first you need to get them comfortable with you touching and manipulating their paws. When you are petting her normally, add in petting her legs and feet. Go slow, and stop before she has a significant negative reaction - otherwise you train her that reacting makes it stop. Make sure to give her extra of her favorite type of pets as positive reinforcement. Once she allows her paws to be pet, start gently sliding your fingers under her paws as well. Gently press on the top of her paws to get her to extend her toes and claws. Again, go slowly over the course of multiple days/ weeks of doing this every day as part of normal petting. Once she is used to her paws being handled, then you can bring out the claw trimmer. You may want to let her sniff it and investigate first - don't even use it to trim her claws the first time, just give her pets/treats as a reward for allowing it near her. When you are finally ready to trim her claws, only trim one or two the first several times you trim. Also be careful that you are not hurting her by cutting them too short - avoid the quick.

[@trixie9777]

@@BlackWidow00741I get the cat when she is asleep. It seems to help b-c she’s groggy. And if I can only get a couple of nails trimmed then I wait until the next day. Each time I did it, I could get more nails clipped at a time. I hate disturbing her sleep but it needs to be done.

[@amwelty]

Tumbleweed's the best, loved how he forgave you for the groom when you scritched him.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

cats are so used to mood swings, sometimes that's good !! lol 😊😊

[@simonevernon106]

I had a half feral ginger cat I took in. He never scratched, but or attacked and turned into the softest, friendliest cat I ever had. He never reacted to any other cats that came along after him, he just accepted them all. I had him for 17 years and still miss him so much. RIP my baby Kit x

[@bluecollarlit]

That's a nice, long kitty - catty life. Good job.

[@TheScandoman]

They said he WAS a show cat: past tense! Maybe, now, we know why! ❤😻

[@paulinaklarecka8784]

Tumbleweed backing out like he's driving in reverse was hilarious. I've got a scottish fold myself and she does the exact same thing when she wants to escape a situation. She's long-haired and hates being brushed but oh well, what can you do

[@staceyroberts3468]

She’s gotta be the most kind, patient groomer on KZbin ☺️☺️. I won’t even watch other groomers after watching her. All the others seem cold compared to how she treats her cats and dogs. She’s constantly reassuring them and trying most anything to help keep them from getting worked up. Just love her 💕💕💕💕💕

[@lindafett1826]

I agree😊 best groomer on U-tube👍

[@RamenNoodle1985]

Yeah, I tried watching other groomers, and Vanessa is just the most patient, and meets the animal where they are. The others make me go yikes.

[@toddylu6869]

I have to agree. Grooming is her talent… for others maybe just their job?!?

[@Mimi2thebestboysever]

Yes, don't ever watch Rovers Makeover grooming! She's very cold with the dogs she grooms IMO.

[@RamenNoodle1985]

@@Mimi2thebestboysever so many of them are! They think making a KZbin channel will help build their business, when it's really going to drive people away

[@Ilovechickpeas24]

I want to take my cat to see Vanessa so I can get a whole behavioral and personality analysis

[@justsad-1392]

Analysis for the cat? Or you!!!🤪

[@nullasalus3]

Thank you for all the happy hoodie close ups! I'm biased because I'm definitely more of a cat person than a dog person, but I think cats have the cutest happy hoodie faces of all! I was most charmed by BB, but I thought JJ's markings were striking. Her cute little black nose!

[@douglasgriffiths3534]

I liked the black patch on her right eye. But yeah, her markings were striking. She's what's called a harlequin calico. BB is a Van patterned bicolor. (Jan Griffiths).

[@MissTrish1984]

18:05 JJ's face up against the glass of the rage cage is priceless! 😂

[@fujimama892]

When I had my first kitten in the house I still live in, he had fleas. Instead of combing the fleas out and killing them in soapy water, which I did for a little while, I figured a bath would be more thorough and work well while he was still small. To ease his mind, I'd clip his nails and take a bath with him. He actually grew to like it and as an adult, he would always come into the bathroom to investigate when I took a bath. He would sometimes be willing to take a bath with me, but once rid of the fleas, he didn't really need it. I really miss him. I named him Daniel Dingus McGee.

[@noranizaazmi6523]

That’s one hell of a name! What a good kitty! I’m sure she was happy, thank you for giving him his best life :)

[@Ilikecatsismychannelname]

Was his nickname DDM?

[@fujimama892]

@@Ilikecatsismychannelname I just called him Daniel

[@colombine126]

I never bathed my cats, apart from local cleanings when they had digestive incidents. But I did (and still do brush and comb them on a daily basis, because they love it. One must be brave to bath an unwilling cat 😉

[@alfreire72]

Cats don't need a bath. Only if they have a long furry coat

[@SupportMensMentalHealth]

I bathed one of mine once, emphasis on the once, I never tried a second time, I wasn't that stupid and liked my life. I still bear the scars, clio was a special cat.

[@marksmallman4572]

never bathed my cats, they clean themselves, and I value my skin too much!

[@maryburger1232]

​@@alfreire72I have 6 short haired cats , 1 likes to roll in dog/ fox💩 so that one will get a bath .

[@alfreire72]

@maryburger1232 i thought only dogs did that :D

[@debgeisler4568]

Love, love, love the dialogue with the kitties during their grooms. And even more, I love thekitties’ side of the conversation as written below by your many supporters. You, they, and - of course - the kitties, are incredibly giggle-worthy. Many thanks for a delightful afternoon!

[@appleinfl]

I’m so glad I had the foresight to condition my cat to be bathed as a kitten. She’s almost 9 now and takes a bath every couple months. No fussing or escape attempts, just puts her head on the ledge of the tub and parks it for the whole thing. She hates being dried and tries to run off at that part. Once that’s done I get the cold shoulder for the rest of the day but can’t complain when she’s clean lol

[@MichelleRPN]

“How did they show you? I wanna know!” 🤣

[@karmenolsen7686]

Workin’ at the cat wash, yeah. Come on kitty sing it with me!

[@trixie9777]

😂😂😂

[@rajkanishu]

I love the dogs and pups, but your cat videos are my absolute favorites

[@Branwhin]

Oh my goodness Tumbleweed is a squirmy little dude! He's really cute though. They all have such lovely coats! Poor BB did NOT like the dryer, did she? "WHY IS IT SO LOUD AND WINDY IN HERE??" I like JJ's spots and stripey tail.

[@Mandy-gz1xl]

The orange cat is like “Haven’t you heard of consent?! I said “No!” In freaking English too” 😂😂😂 And that bubble thing is genius but hilarious! 😆😂🤣

[@douglasgriffiths3534]

I own one of those bubble muzzles, and my vet uses them on difficult cats as well. Better than getting bitten. (Jan Griffiths).

[@Oscar-wp5cq]

"How did they SHOW you?! Did they sedate you!?!" XD hahahaha

[@isaacnorton6251]

Cats are some of the only creatures that can say “I hate you” with a look 😂

[@Bildgesmythe]

The face of the last cat in the rage cage was awesome 😂

[@htmc2022]

Yes - LOL - all squished up!

[@pheurbelvls3710]

My favorite was JJ, the actual JJ. All 3 cats were extremely unhappy with, like everything, but being the professional you are you got everything done, good for you! 💚💚

[@kerryperryman3025]

JJ behavior reminds me of my cat Betsy. Too cute.

[@maureengunn7952]

You are amazing! What a natural gift you have! I loved all 3 cats but I loved the orange cat because he really sounded like he was talking to you, “Nooo, Nooo .”

[@rosemarybelore6622]

Loved Tumbleweed for pretending to be a show cat and fooling no one 😂 How you are not shredded by the end of these appointments I have no idea lol You be a ROCKSTAR woman ❤❤

[@ratsika3]

My beautiful black cat, Thorne, doesn't mind rain. She'll come inside wet all over from being out in the long grass in the rain. And she hasn't given me scars the few times she's needed bathing. Snow however, she HATES snow. She picks her feet up really high (like most cats in a puddle) and complains the whole time. Last year I came out onto our covered porch to find her curled up 6 inches from the snow, growling to herself.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

when out of rain, does she need or like drying off help??

[@ratsika3]

@@KindCountsDeb3773 she loves being towelled off, but really, if I just pet her wet, she's fine with that too. Me? I don't like petting a wet cat lol

[@lilitharam44]

Aww, they're all so precious! Can you please update us on our sweet and spicy Mayonnaise? We haven't seen a video with him in Sooo Long! Is he okay? How is his health? Keep up the great work! Love from Memphis~

[@jscho8674]

I was just thinking about Spicey Mayo! I'd love an update too! ❤

[@SewardWriter]

I, too, have wondered about the Spicy Mayo.

[@someusername4129]

Omg I don't know what it is about these two cats but they also made me think of Mayo

[@teaseekinggremlin5004]

Me too I checked the Instagram and haven't seen much activity 😢 just worried

[@DannyJane.]

Cats in SPAAAAAAACE!

[@Soberdragonfly]

All 3 were beautiful. You are so patient and kind to all the fur babies that cross your path. Thank you for sharing.

[@ChristinaVVM]

LOVE the real JJ’s markings! I’ve never seen such a spotted calico before ❤️

[@celly589]

I know you don’t have control over it because it’s whoever books with you, but I’d love more cat content 😻

[@grazyrj]

JJ is such a unit 😂 Props to you for managing all three so well

[@IBmisspeppermint]

I have a former show cat and about the first year I gave him a few baths and he was fine but after that - he is done. 100% done with any grooming. He is 10 now and I’ve resorted to just clipping any mats and just do a sanitary shave and keep his murder mittens trimmed but that is his limit 😂.. my other cat- totally good with brushing, trimming and all the things. Brushes can’t even go near the former beauty princesses or he will just loose it lol

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

IMO dogs/cats just KNOW they can trust us and when they do, they act up MORE.

[@blobfishrescue]

Hahaha it’s like reading about my own, oldest, former show cat. One time he was just like “nope, never again”. And so his excellent but surprisingly short career ended 😅 The younger one who was suppose to take his place at shows was much better. But damn. Showing is hard!! So much work. So I did like my first cat and just said “nope” one day myself 😆

[@lauralake7430]

I WAS a show cat. I am done now, thank you very much.

[@andisizzle]

When JJ's face was squashed against the wall of the rage cage I lost it. Great video. My kid loves brushing our cats with the equigroomer (that we got from your site, natch)!

[@SandrA-hr5zk]

I love how they all succumb to the rage cage with their faces smooshed in the corner.

[@wendyodell356]

That face of BeBe's, only a mother could love. So miserable looking, she's adorable 🐈

[@mikelitoris4377]

I think Bebe is beautiful

[@larissa8003]

the sound of JJ claws scratching the table at 15:00 tellig us how calm she is 🥰

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

Yes, I heard some on all 3. Shows those claws are oui ! That mat might be shredded after a while. lol

[@dottiemathews6853]

BLESS YOUR HEART SWEETIE FOR BEING SO PATIENT WITH THE BEAUTIFUL CATS. THEY ARE A BIG HANDFUL TO WORK WITH IN BATHING AND GROOMING.

[@g-bgcg]

Great job with all 3 kitties. You are brave!!! 😽😽😽

[@unevengenius]

A three for one kitty special!!! Must be my lucky day xD This trio was sooo cute!

[@saffycatamos]

BB was a sweetie! Very pretty kitties. I have a 17 year old cat I'd love to bathe, but am afraid he'd have a heart attack! Great video starring cats instead of dogs.

[@JChaos1120]

Yes, scottish folds with straight ears have less cartilage problems. They're actually necessary for the breed, because if you cross two folded ears they mostly die. Yay human breeding!

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

people cause so many unnecessary modifications to breeds IMO. People wanting very TINY breeds get Breeders willing to do what they want and for money. Then you get problems with Tiny little furbabies or more genetic problems. We ask for it sometimes.💓💓💓💓

[@littleblizzard7591]

@@KindCountsDeb3773and they’re the ones that suffer. 😿 imagine getting arthritis at 2 years old 😒

[@wordzmyth]

​@@KindCountsDeb3773💔❤️‍🩹 we need to stop. An example of why is that the percentage of inbreeding is rising with each generation resulting in for one example shorter lifespans for golden retrievers. And other health issues for breeds like Fresian horses. And cruel debilitating breed standards that affect length and quality of life for pugs French bulldogs. By perfecting and closing breeds we doom them.

[@wordzmyth]

Since we are so perfectionistic and want breeds to breed true with little variation we probably should just start cloning our "breed perfect" animals so we don't keep reducing the gene pool through the generations. Or bring mixed breeding back in so that it is not turning into a gene puddle.

[@littlebear274]

Yeah we were having a discussion about cat breeding yesterday. There have been so many changes done in the last century in particular, huge numbers of modern cat breeds are only about 50 years old and all descended from a very small number of individuals (sometimes all trace back to a single cat) and things like Maine Coons have grown in size massively over that time as well to their detriment. I feel like almost all of it's just aesthetics as well - in dogs *most* breeds have been around for a long time compared to cat breeds and were originally bred for a function, there are legitimate reasons for people to want certain dog breeds because even though the dogs are still individuals and their personalities can't be predicted, there are trends where they're more likely to fit certain lifestyles and it would be stupid of me to get something like a husky or border collie when I can't meet their exercise requirements. With cats there might be a few personality differences between breeds but they're much less variable than dogs. I don't personally see any reason to get one particular cat breed over another and if I get one it will definitely be coming from a shelter (unless a stray just decides to move in with me, which is how my oldest sister got her old girl).

[@kathrynronnenberg1688]

Have to give the nod to (real) JJ. She had the best death stare, as befitting a calico girl, and her color dots were adorable. They all looked like they had fairly short tails. I assume that comes with the breed.

[@maryeckel9682]

They're short and strong! Check out Straight Fold, Maru, playing a Japanese drum with his tail.

[@bloodiedporcelain6320]

Poor sweet BB. So scared. I just wanna cuddle her.

[@hollyw9566]

Loved this one. These kitties did quite well for a strange place and a new person. I swear, Tumbleweed probably heard his hooman say he was the easiest and said, "Oh, yeah? I'll show HER!" Cats love to make liars out of their hoomans.

[@Su-jb2zr]

Giant dogs - Vanessa - No No , good boy Cats - Vanessa - trouble bubble 😂

[@GreymanWalking]

cats teeth can cause a really nasty fast acting infection so it's always better to be safe overly safe with them (cat bite fever is a real thing).

[@cleanchik88]

I used to groom and I’d take a dog bite over a cat bite anyway

[@basilianelson2318]

My cat bit me ,I have 4 permanent holes on my thigh 😢

[@htmc2022]

@@GreymanWalking yes my cat bites my husband all the time & some wounds take forever to heal! I never get bit because a) I watch for telltale signs like, say, an angry expression on his face & growling b) I stop petting him - he hates being petted in the same spot over & over again - my hubby won’t stop until he is bit! c) I yell “No!” so loud at him if he does lunge that it stops him dead in his tracks!

[@lydiaalexian1435]

tbf cats are ninjas

[@stevelambert6404]

If tumbleweed was speaking English I'm pretty sure those words would have to be bleeped out 😂

[@Bildgesmythe]

Yes! You speak cat too!

[@lauraengele1688]

I find it funny the way the cats know that bad stuff is going to happen and give a face saying "fluff off human or bad things will happen when you sleep."😅

[@maryg3143]

Aww, I loved BB but really all of them. You did a very nice job, they all look so good! Their coats look so soft and furry, I want to hug them! ❤

[@Krillfromsky]

1:02 his lil ear is stuck

[@Fireinthesky67]

Again, a catstronaut. 😹

[@SewlockHolmes]

The swift rolling from "before you decide you don't like me, although I think you decided that from the get go" to "good kitty" was hilarious 😂

[@ricknesar1627]

Not all cats needs a bath but when mine does, I just walk into the shower cabin and close the door. Nowhere to run or hide and she accepts her fate immediately and I can bathe her without any clawing or biting. Her defeated stare at me as I bathe her says "why!!!!!!?" 😀

[@htmc2022]

You make me laugh! You’ve given me an idea! If I ever have to bathe my cat! Question: Bathing suit on or not? I think Bathing suit on in case battling cat, I fall & crack my head - don’t want to give ambulance men a shock! I did try to bathe my Samoyed in shower (never thought of bathing cats there) with only a curtain - whole friggin’ bathroom got splattered when she escaped & shook violently! Dog, me (with bathing suit on) & bathroom got Shampoo’ed that day!

[@ricknesar1627]

@@htmc2022 in my boxer shorts of course 😎 First time was in the kitchen sink which almost ended up with me going to the ER. Then I came up with the shower-cabin-idea. It’s basically the same method Vanessa uses with the rage cage, air-drying them. When they realize there’s nowhere to escape they just give up. Less stress for the cat and human. Good luck from Stockholm, Sweden! ❤️🐈🇸🇪

[@nckojita]

@@htmc2022 me personally i wear nothing when i get in the shower w my cats to bathe them bc they seem to recognize that no clothes = they can hurt me w their claws snd so i dont have to deal with them trying to climb me and fight to get away. but ymmv so a bathing suit might be good idea for a first attempt. i also place my hand in front on their chest/neck area rather than scruffing which makes them easier for me to control

[@Misskittycat_14]

I've tried that, my Orange boy goes ape shit crazy and climbs me with all claws Out. Only way for me to shower him when he has pooping accidents from being in his cage in the car, is to hold his neck scruff the whole time, and use one hand to wet him, soap him and rinse him. It's a whole ordeal and it's exhausting and hard when one hand has to constantly be on his scruff or else, mayhem

[@ryandohrn5938]

12:04 with the happy hoodie like that, she looks like a sweet old russian babushka

[@CarboneCat]

They were all adorable. I can’t choose.

[@SarahRenz59]

Beautiful cats. FYI, only about 50% of Scottish Folds have the folded ears. As for the shedding, a lot of cats "blow coat" when stressed.

[@maryeckel9682]

I call it stress shed

[@HonkLoser]

If I remember correctly, that's the intent when breeding since the folded cartridge can cause problems.

[@3-kitties-in-our-home]

From binge watching your show, I’m so glad I got the happy hoodie. I already had the trouble bubble, but was hoping for something more soothing and that was your happy hoodie. Thank you so much for all your information, for helping me with both of my cats. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@rachelchanel7941]

BB running around the rage cage made me chuckle, though I felt bad that she was scared.

[@EmmaSeaward]

The skin pinch is what mumma does with them as babies, older cats don't usually react the same to the pinch though

[@KHouse2269]

the last one with her face in the corner acting like shes done with life lol

[@bethpark6266]

Ive bathed many a foster kitten. Theres a sweet spot in the water temperature (99-100°) that seems to relax them and make both of our lives easier.

[@philippstadel2281]

As an european, my first thought was: you cruel monster! 😅

[@isekaiexpress9450]

I thought cats like it hot, but not that hot, then i realised it's Fahrenheit. It's 38 degree in Celsius, btw.

[@RryhhbfrHhgdHhgd356]

Yup. I think this every time! Warm water for us is *freezing* for their little fuzzy faces. They need water that we would consider slightly hot.

[@Moray2023]

What an adorable little Haggis.

[@carolseverin9570]

Being a cat lover, they were all beautiful.

[@camilapolzer]

My daugther just had a lot of fun watching this video!!! You made her day!!! Thank you!!!!

[@dawnvalarie8104]

The second furbaby... oh, what a photo catch, up against the glass with a one toothy sneer! Just the epitome of "I am over this, just no!" Loved them all. Thanks for the video and advice!!