Making a birthday cake for our cat!

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It's been about a year since we brought home Pichi! She deserves a birthday cake. And our other cats also deserve some cat cake, too, because they don't understand the concept of birthdays and that would seem really unfair if only Pichi got to eat it. But she got to eat it first.
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[@RachelandJunAdventures]

Use my code RNJ10 and link: bit.ly/3zlQPzh to get 10% off (save up to $47!) your own authentic Japanese subscription box from Bokksu! Don't miss out on this amazing snack-journey through Japan! Ahh, the best traits of all of our cats in a single video. Enjoy!

[@moocowofdoom]

PLEASE do a Poki Paw Bash Ep!

[@emilyn9556]

I actually used your code the other day to order a 6-month subscription for my big brothers birthday gift! I’m sure he’s gonna love it 💕

[@stoicshield]

got my box a little bit ago. So far I liked almost everything in the boxes I got so far. Best sponsor ever :D

[@AvoidingDarkAngel]

I'm curious which books you used :O nvm, saw the titles when paused :D

[@mirahadran]

What is in the box so curios.. but no need that my important is to support my channel im small youtube.

[@davidsalzone719]

You have to respect Poki for not letting the extravagant cake get to his head. That boi still rummages through the garbage like the OG gangsta he is. Never change Poki. Respect.

[@stellaanchaleesmith4917]

too right

[@davidsalzone719]

Despite being an absolute stud, Poki is extremely humble. Totally agree.

[@rachelrecycles369]

Poki is a lil trash gremlin and I am here for it!

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

Food is food.

[@mrdaym]

Not matter all the food that he got, he's still poki from the block

[@nemaele]

Rachel: "Nagi is just a good boy." Nagi: •-• Nagi: *pukes*

[@idah5496]

Respect for jun somehow managing to grab a bol to catch it in time

[@JCXP123]

I got woken up at 5am because I'm catsitting and she puked on my rug so I was super impressed

[@user-qg7fe2ls9n]

◎ー◎

[@BubblewrapHighway]

*Assaults the chicken powder*

[@zam9712]

I laugh so hard at this xd

[@Nitrinoxus]

Pichi's the luckiest cat in Japan, honestly -- to go from living on the street to sharing a home with a guy who _literally_ made her a personalized cake.

[@wikkerzzz]

All the cats are lucky to be adopted by Rachel and Jun

[@Nitrinoxus]

@@wikkerzzz I'm hard-pressed to disagree.

[@SakuraPomeranian]

@@Nitrinoxus ... you don't think they are also lucky?

[@Nitrinoxus]

@@SakuraPomeranian _All_ the cats are lucky, but Pichi is _especially_ lucky.

[@Alayni01]

@@Nitrinoxus So is Poki. Poki got found in super bad shape completely randomly by the side of a road.

[@mirih5368]

The cats are like, "Father, feed us! Look at us! We are just skin and bones! We have never been fed in our lives! We will surely perish if we do not get the chicken RIGHT NOW - oh, it's food time, yeah!" Also, Poki screaming in the background and then just chomping the food like a crocodile will never not be funny!

[@emilyfulton728]

Father you have forsaken us!!! Oh wait food

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

Did u see this on tumbler or from oz media?

[@akiraluvr]

funk yeah food time

[@vahn3724]

After watching oz media, i cant unhear vividly hear his voice while reading this lmao

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

@@vahn3724 nice

[@CommanderWiggins]

11:56 The absolute SPEED Poki had when he ran over and basically slammed his face into the food. I had to rewatch it a few times because it made me laugh so much.

[@BubblewrapHighway]

I'm beginning to wonder if Poki needs more calories than the other cats to fuel his frantic playing, running and abdominal muscles for extra meow volume.

[@Kogami]

@@BubblewrapHighway 100% to fuel his meow volume

[@kendallanderson6511]

@@Kogami yep, definitely the meow volume!

[@mildly_edgy4210]

I swore it was sped up lmaoo

[@tech2777]

Yeah, basically a quarter of the cake disappeared immediately 🤣

[@tricksfollies9549]

The censorship of Nagi's puke was honestly impressive, along with the fact that Jun got a bowl in front of Nagi at the speed of light.

[@GoVocaloider]

When you live with animals you just learn the signs I guess. I once watched a farmer at an agricultural fair, run and parkour like his life depended on it to get a bucket under a cow's bum. And it was just in the nick of time too. I was just standing there, amazed how he knew when for bystanders there was no obvious sign.

[@kittehgo]

Oh yeah you learn the signals and you become super human fast, sometimes you can be in another room and hear the sounds. And believe me to a bystander it's like you blink out of existence only for to reappear by the cat..

[@hannahkalter5405]

The sound of cats puking will wake you from a dead sleep 😂 I always try to put a towel in front of mine

[@hundredeleven]

It's like dads utilizing their hidden dad instincts to save their baby from falling and almost breaking their neck in the process. Badass.

[@whoviankst348]

Parental instincts. Jun and Rachel are excellent parents

[@tobycatVA]

I had a cat who I found in a blizzard crying/dying under a coke machine trying to stay warm by the motor. One ear, one eye, starved down to two and a half pounds as an adult cat of ten to twelve years per vet exam of teeth, etc... She recovered and gained weight slowly up to being eight pounds. After three years of being standoffish one night my cuddle buddy cat got up to prowl and she crept into my lap so slowly like when they stalk, lift foot hold, move foot forward hold, place foot down hold, when at last she settled in I gave her long soft pats and cooing praise and she slept in my lap as tears of joy passed from my eyes. From then on to her last day at eighteen to twenty years old she was as sweet as any cat I have ever known. Passing away gently, warm and purring in my lap. That was thirty years ago and I cry again telling you of her, I miss her so. My point being Pichi may yet surprise you, she has suffered greatly and your love is her therapy.

[@lolnamelollastname9788]

Reading this brought a lump to my throat

[@Alayni01]

@@lolnamelollastname9788 Me too, because I know this feeling. 18 years having my kitty, and I still cry over his passing. I swear the ones you find in need the most are the best ones.

[@deceased8316]

My cat is turning 4 in November and I’m already terrified of the day she leaves me 😭

[@tobycatVA]

​@@deceased8316 All we can do is give our special little feline family members all the love they pour into us right back, so in the end as hard as it is to let go there is some comfort in knowing they were blessed by us as we were by them. 😻

[@rikkiv6214]

I cried reading this :,(

[@lost.chickens]

“I normally don’t like cats coming so close to the counter but tonight I don’t cARE” Rare Jun going off the rails with all his cats

[@TheSlipperyNUwUdle]

Jun and Rachel: “We found a cat and rescued her. But we’re not going to keep her.” Also Jun and Rachel: “So we’re making a cake for the cat we found.” 😂

[@foxley95]

You forgot to add "after 1 whole year" 🤣

[@canned_can_chan4590]

Giving me claire and nana dodo toto vibes

[@EmpressAndrina]

@@canned_can_chan4590 I still can’t believe she takes care of 10 cats so well!

[@Theerevert]

@@foxley95 I thought the same, if they do decide to rehome her it would have taken time for pichi to heal and learn to trust humans and learn how to socialize with other pets again any way a year would have been a decent amount of time to do that 🗣 BUT I'm hoping they end up keeping her permanently that's pokis woman 🥰

[@Arch_Mar]

@@Theerevert I'm pretty sure they said they'd keep her in a previous video! Due to her having already adjusted with them and having bonded with Poki, I recall them saying it would be too hard to rehome her after that because they don't want to cause her stress, so they would be keeping her. I could be wrong, but I do remember them saying that in one of their videos with Pichi in it.

[@feyfeline]

Poki: "for dinner there is chiken fish potato cake" Poki: "and for dessert...... GARBAAGE!"

[@weesgaming7021]

Still find it funny that Poki is the kind of kid that is happy jumping in the trash lmfao

[@feyfeline]

@@weesgaming7021 Poki does not discriminate, cake is good, trash is also good 😂

[@dzahirahadlyn7191]

HAHAHAHA help me im dying

[@aynmwa]

He is our little trash monster

[@springmoon5616]

He's the new Mr. Grouch from sesame Street but cuter

[@rosemarybliss]

Camera person Rachel: Apologize every time she focused filming the cats Camera person Jun: Filming the cats even when Rachel talks something serious 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@EclipseSeth]

Also camera person Jun: filming a random cat in the street, follows it and gets lost

[@melissah4873]

Can we just appreciate the development of Jun and Rachel going "we found this random cat and we are going to foster her until she is adopted" to "We made OUR cat a birthday cake :)"

[@anonymousdratini]

Everyone has at least one foster fail lol

[@goclunker]

Haku: long cat is long Pichi: uncertainty is life Poki: OG dumpster diver Nagi: BORF

[@MxPotato84]

Legit!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@ReptilianTeaDrinker]

An accurate description. lol

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

Now, that's a party!

[@ThatOneCatto]

BORF. Just BORF.

[@carolinemoonwolfie5249]

😂

[@SwimmingInSunlight]

Happy Pichi's homecoming, Poki's and Haku's fast recovery and Nagi's being a good boy - oh he's gonna throw up!- day

[@softkookie-ii9ph]

Hey Army! 💜💜

[@momkatmax]

Pichi might eventually soften some. Our Molly didn't want to be pet or sleep next to us then just after a year it's fine! She decided that it's good for kitties.

[@therealhellkitty5388]

Nagi’s broken toof sneer is too adorable. Be careful with potatoes and cats, nightshades aren’t very good for them. You might try sweet potato which is in the convoluvus family (with morning glories, etc.). I had a cat who’d fall asleep in the middle of the kitchen like Haku, we’d just slide him to one side and carry on. It’s interesting that Pichi snuggles up against Poki with her blind side against him, she must really trust him. As always, I love seeing you cook for the kids. Best wishes to you all!

[@Alayni01]

Yes sweet potato is much better for them I agree!

[@Alayni01]

But regular potato is okay I guess for a birfday

[@user-ec6ue8jy7p]

Nightshades are horrible for cats I believe

[@ILuvAyeAye]

Cooked potato are fine, but raw is very, very dangerous and can kill a kitty. Sweet potato is a good idea!

[@jayemover_16]

@@ILuvAyeAye Raw potatoes aren't safe for anyone, pets and humans alike. And when is sweet potato not a good idea?

[@GoblinsAreAGirlsBestFriend]

I will never get over the way Poki speed-of-light zipped to that cake and tried to inhale it in one breath LOL

[@Cowlyyy]

The way Pichi nibbles on the cake versus Poki's GIANT CHOMPS made my day :')

[@RachelandJunAdventures]

If Poki could unhinge his jaw and swallow everything in one bite he would

[@oo8962]

@@RachelandJunAdventures honestly the best apocalypse scenario

[@doxlistenstostuff8067]

Poki sees a picture of Kirby and thinks 'goals'.

[@mildly_edgy4210]

@@doxlistenstostuff8067 ahahahaha he totally does

[@XSemperIdem5]

Poki went full on shark on that cake.

[@charmainders]

"i usually don't let cats get on the counter this close but tonight i don't care!" the true level of unhinged jun is showing

[@RoloRolla]

He just dropped everything that held him back

[@Gen_X_Jenn77]

The fact that Pichi lets you pick her up and trim her nails, after being a stray, practically feral cat that couldn't tolerate being within 10 ft of human beings outside is a miracle, and a testament to the security and love you have given her. You've made her feel incredibly safe after who knows how many years of fear she lived, and it's beautiful, almost made me cry 😭 some cats that have been indoor cats and pets their whole lives don't even tolerate nail trims well or at all, so she just really truly trusts you and feels safe, and that is so beautiful❤️😭

[@InsaneLaughter01]

Year ago: We rescued this cat. We are gonna rehab her to get adopted. Today: Happy birthday Pichi. XD ya’lls hearts are too big to not fall in love.

[@Kairos_Akuma]

I mean both Poki and Pichi are kinda fosterfails 😂 It's adorable

[@lunix3259]

I just know it when she said she's fostering it until someone adopts her were just empty promises 😂 wouldn't be surprised that they moved to a bigger place because they got pichi

[@samdancer101]

@@lunix3259 well, in her defense someone did adopt her. They did lol

[@mary-janereallynotsarah684]

@@Kairos_Akuma Pokis foster failed the minute Rachel saw him lol

[@marcelinechan]

Nagi: and he's been such a good boy- oh and he's going to throw up oh crap-

[@maeyster]

_casually_ throwing up

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

That just feels like a submission to the show America's Funniest Home Videos, lol!

[@MikeJF85]

Followed by a full minute of just going back and forth trying to get around Jun to the food.

[@Moonalyn]

I can't believe its almost been a year since you guys got Pichi!! It feels like it was just yesterday but also not? Its just normal to see Pichi in the videos now haha :D

[@aestaetic07]

I feel like it’s only been a few months 😹😸

[@scarylion1roar]

What is time? What even is time after 2020?

[@ia8968]

Cuz they upload videos after huge gaps

[@avocetque]

I know right! I'm really glad how everything turned out :)

[@katrinamiranda5472]

Is it weird that I'm so relieved to see all the cats making nuisances of themselves while Jun is cooking? They're normally always so chill so it's hilarious to see them misbehaving like normal kitties I know in real life 😂

[@meiru2453]

Well they were hungry, Rachel and Jun delayed their mealtime so they would eat the cake instead.

[@chilibreath]

Poki, who just ate half of Pichi's cake and additional noms: TIME TO DUMPSTER DIIIIVE!

[@yuag.3909]

"cats, just like human children, need to be themselves" wow they treat their cats better than my parents did for me

[@useronski]

Holy shit why is this so relatable

[@eclipsedbadger]

...fam, same but ouch, no need to shout it 😰

[@agcouper]

Unfortunately, you can't just let children to be themselves, this is not how it works. Parenting a child is a fine line to walk between restricting and allowing, this is why it is so hard. So, don't blame your parents.

[@avourrito1819]

@@agcouper nah dude, blaming them is the closure we all deserved.

[@agcouper]

@@avourrito1819 This only works short term. To get a real, long lasting closure, there is no other choice but to leave all your blaming behind and move forward. Been there.

[@JCXP123]

The fact that Poki is closest to Pichi and he's a mama's boy shows that Poki is a ladies man 😁

[@godlesslippillow]

Rachel from the depths of my memory, “Poki’s my new husband now💕”

[@JosieJOK]

It’s so fitting that the two former street cats bonded most closely! I’m so happy that Pichi found her niche with Rachel and Jun!

[@Laura_Darkspear]

Pichi snarffing down the cake is the cutest thing ever. Rachel’s descriptions of the cats cracked me up. 😆

[@Laura_Darkspear]

Oh I made a cake inspired by this video for my 8 year old labrador, Sandor. I sent you guys (R&J) a picture on Instagram pm. 😃❤️ He loved it so much. 😆

[@Switchblyyd]

Rachel: "Nagi is such a good boy" Nagi: well im going to fix that. **pukes**

[@Lovely2291]

"The cats aren't allowed this close to the food, but tonight....I DONT CARE!!" Jun's rebelling!!

[@PigStuffy]

It's cause it was for them 😊

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

It's Pichi's birthday and she can go in the kitchen if she wants to.

[@PandaCatXD]

Pichi: I am a lady, taking delicate bites of this new cake- Poki: I AM SPEED

[@recoil53]

Pichi - eats like only child Poki - eats like kid from large family.

[@joeye1772]

I totally agree with letting your cats set the level and type of interaction they’re comfortable with. We have 4 cats too, and one is extremely shy and rarely wants to be touched, but insists on pats when she eats. Maybe one day she’ll be more comfortable around people and want more interaction, but for now all she wants is to be left alone unless she’s eating, and there’s nothing wrong with that.

[@soaringaegis]

This is the first time I've heard of a pet actually wanting to be touched while eating xD

[@suzannaharbon4365]

Oh my cat will scream at you if you don’t pet him while he’s eating.

[@GweenOfTea]

I think it's incredibly cute how bonded Pichi and Poki are, it's like they know they've come from similar backgrounds

[@bunny._kisses2791]

Can we just talk about Jun's skills on catching the cat vomit-

[@amy4471]

Ikr? Those reflexes

[@CaeciliaPurnamasari]

Peak cat dad reflex

[@shadowedaethyr]

@@CaeciliaPurnamasari Serious pet parent goals! I was impressed and wanted to try it until I saw my cat a half hour later puke a hairball. I did set aside a bowl in case I don’t chicken out for the next accident! The mess will be there for me either way.

[@ladweeb1798]

Serious skills!

[@FoxofGold]

"Letting them develop their own personalities" about cats, YES. This makes me so happy to listen to, I hear ppl who don't get animals/cats all the time like "Oh yeah they hate humans lol. All cats are grumpy/mean." While trying to pick them up against their will and forcing them to cuddle constantly. Like??? Of course the cat hates you, you're making them do stuff that's against their own natural personality. If you want a cuddly cat go adopt a cuddly cat, and let your animals be who they are!

[@FoxofGold]

Alternatively, the exact same grumpy cat might even want to cuddle if you listen to their cues and respect their wishes instead of forcing it.

[@Ikwigsjoyful]

@@FoxofGold We had a very shy cat once: only liked hanging out with other cats, and could only be touched if his buddy cat was with him. We respected that: just wanted him to be happy! When his best buddy passed away, he suddenly decided he would give humans a try (he had lived with my family for about 12 years at that point); after that he decided he LOVED being a lap cat . . . but only if one was sitting in front of one's computer! He started herding people into their computer chairs whenever he wanted cuddles . . . and we respected that too! So absolutely agree: let them be who they are, and understand that, just like humans, they are likely to change and grow!

[@FoxofGold]

@@Ikwigsjoyful Aww this story makes me so happy to hear. I'm glad there are good people out there taking care of their kitties and treating them with respect, love, and understanding. You sound like a great cat owner :)

[@TheNerdyKiwi]

I'd like a cat one day. They're so cute! And dogs, I also want one, one day. And you're right! People should know cats aren't dogs, cats need time and patience and gotta let them learn about themselves and boundaries.

[@recoil53]

No cuddling without consent!

[@dramallamarama5300]

15:56 Jun has finally captured the operatic garbage boy The way he’s holding Poki makes him look so chubby, I love it!

[@merror-fx8cn]

Jun's Kitchen videos: these cats are so well-behaved and patient😇 Cat cake video: C H A O S

[@Alina07061]

I love how I originally subscribed to them as a little anime obsessed tween that wanted to learn more about Japan, and now for the last few years I’ve just stuck around because I’m emotionally attached to their cats and their cute bond as a couple and family 😂

[@machinismus]

Saaame! I've been subscribed for so long, what, 7 years now? Since I was a freshman in HS. Videos in Japan help calm me since a lot of the subject matter is peaceful and interesting, but now I come back for Rachel, Jun, and their kitties :D

[@sejalb725]

@@machinismus seven years! wow!

[@SakuraPomeranian]

I think I've been subscribed since the first year they started out on YT. Love them and their content, as ever-evolving as it is

[@mugifairy3063]

same story here ahah

[@nerillbarstrer8166]

11:59 Pichi: eating slowly and carefully Poki: **NOM**

[@Twisted_Rose96]

PICHI WAS SO GENTLE WHEN SHE TOOK HER FIRST BITE OF THE CAKE, I CAN'T.. 😭😭😭😭 SHE'S SO LUCKY TO HAVE YOU GUYS, HAPPY 1 YEAR MEOWNIVERSARY!! 😻😻😻😻

[@isabellabravo3088]

Nagi’s face at 3:38 after Rachel mentioning him vomiting is like “Mom! Stop embarrassing me!”

[@RealRosieLol]

His expression is a mix of disgust and embarrassment. I love it

[@pampullmoose]

the thing I noticed at that time stamp is his new snaggle tooth face, love it lol

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

And Rachel just had to take a video of it.

[@Bridgeofaudio]

Ah, one year ago… “we’re only fostering her, until we send her off to a forever home.” And now… “we love her, she is a part of our family forever.”

[@Ikwigsjoyful]

Foster fails just mean that a kitty who needed a good home now has one!

[@ACWells13]

One year ago: We are fostering Pichi until we can find the right home for her Today: Making a birthday cake for our cat Pichi

[@samanthalewis7887]

I mean, it technically wasn't a lie. She just happened to be at her perfect home!

[@laurakastrup]

We call this “homecoming day” or quite literal translation of home coming day. It’s the day we arrived at home with our parents which is different from our birthday as we are adopted. We do the same thing for our dog funny enough

[@eclipsedbadger]

Pichi and Poki had the closest to a first date cats could have, sharing a kitty cake, and Poki decided to leave his manners at the door just UNHINGING HIS MOUTH LIKE A BALL PYTHON 😂 And Pichi just kept eating slowly, like the soft lady she is, loving her boyfriend making a damn mess on the plate. If that's not goals I don't know what is 😊

[@goddessreaper782]

Yes literal Cute Cat Couple Goals! 😺❤😺

[@mayaparamita2254]

I love how Pichi is so close to Poki 🙂

[@Becca_Mucosa]

Pichi: *small polite bites* Poki: MUST CONSUME FOOD

[@lindyhop24]

Nagi's snaggletooth will never not be precious

[@rb2k196]

I love how Pichi was never originally supposed to stay this long but she's slotted herself right in, she fits in perfectly with your family 🥺❤

[@cypheras3571]

nagi trying to grab the bowl was SO cute im crying 😭😭

[@bucketofcheeseballs]

It's nice to see how comfortable pichi is with you guys now, her alert circle has really shrunk alot!

[@japangurlangel]

It’s Pichi’s gotcha day. It’s the day you “adopted” her. That looked really good I might have to give that recipe a try.

[@somesnerd9664]

Rachel: "Hi Pichi" Pichi: ".....where am i?"

[@4n0mie]

Pichi: * politely sniffs finger * Poki: *LET ME CHEW!! LET ME CHEEEEW!!*

[@peachy15]

pichi: _sniffs finger_ jun: smells good? pichi: human meat... *i n t e r e s t i n g*

[@iyxan2340]

pichi: _don't mind if I do_

[@untamed23]

12:49 "meow meow" like an alarm.😂😂.... I see why they call him an alarm apart from his angelic voice.😂😂

[@icenightdado3826]

funfact: "Baumkuchen" is german and translates to "treecake" (remember how many rings/layers it has? thats why!) :) Bokksu must be a nice sponsor, so happy for you!!

[@luciozuccheri1343]

Poki, Pichi,Haku: earned their cake Nagi: OUR cake

[@stawberries]

What do you mean Nagi doesn’t deserve it? He’s a good boy! That’s a solid reason.

[@luciozuccheri1343]

@@stawberries Never said he didn't deserve it. He didn't earn it, but he deserved it

[@madethistocomment727]

He lost his toof before anyone else had those issues. I'd say he earned it first!

[@bune1035]

I really loved Rachel's talking about the fact that we need to let our pets develop their personality. Because it's totally true❤️ and I wish more people would understand this.

[@sejalb725]

Really nice thinking

[@CommanderWiggins]

Absolutely! I also wish some people would understand this about their children.

[@stephhernandez7772]

Saaaaammme omg, I truly wish more ppl would understand that

[@Nero_Jero]

And I thought my cats were spoiled! That reminds me, there's a small chain of Japanese restaurants here in SoCal called Poki Cat, and their logo is the spitting image of your Poki! I had to do a double take the first time I saw it haha

[@apolloinjustices]

jun, casually pushing nagi off the counter: im gonna add some chicken soup

[@mypal1990]

Pichi and poki are goals right there. He's such a sweetheart.

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

Except for the way he swooped in and pushed Pichi out the way to eat 😂.

[@necordektox879]

@@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley All's fair in food and war 😂

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

@@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley Yep, still goals.

[@bucketofcheeseballs]

the moment Poki was let in he just lunged head first into the cake

[@caleriasand8237]

Because Jun taught us to make special cat cake, my cats are now celebrate with delicious and beautiful dinners on occasion. Thank you for that.

[@luv2sing5712]

Can't believe it's already Pichi's "Gotcha Day"! You two and the love you have for your animals makes my heart so happy!

[@lillywho]

I've never seen anyone manage to _catch a cat's throwing up in a bowl_ Jun must have hyper reflexes! Props!

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

Not sure if it's the same as with dogs, but dogs sound like washing machines in the agitation portion of the cycle before they throw up. They gag for awhile so if you're quick enough, you can get a towel (or in this case, a bowl) to catch it. Kudos to Jun indeed though for the quick reflexes!

[@lillywho]

@@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley My family used to have a cat that tended to meow a lot unhappily because she felt unwell. And the hurling you do actually hear, but I've never actually had a bowl handy like Jun suddenly did. All I could ever hope for was to carry her into the bathroom, or perhaps even into the bath tub in time, for the improved cleaning ease.

[@Ikwigsjoyful]

@@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley We've had cats (usually cats who liked to eat very fast, and so sometimes regurgitated their food) who would just open their mouths and barf - no retching, or coughing, or any kind of warning. I was beyond amazed that Jun managed to catch it in a bowl - definitely ninja skills!

[@andreamckenzie8598]

@@lillywho My mom's cat would walk to the only square of carpet in the whole house, make a rhythmic yowl "maOaOaOaOaO" and then hork. I would have to run over and just steer him away from the carpet onto the hardwood and he would fight me while trying to puke xD

[@lillywho]

@@andreamckenzie8598 Wood can sometimes be worse than carpet though. A carpet you can scrub with various methods, but wood could stain permanently sometimes....

[@madeinbusanjkjm]

I had no idea cats' vomit is that liquidy... 15:56 is so funny, just after Rachel says "Poki why are you so agressive today" Jun has him firmly in his hold like a misbehaved child at a party 😂😂😂

[@MrStath1986]

Depends on what they've been eating, how long ago, etc. There will often be grass... even if you do not have grass in the vicinity.

[@wildshadowstar]

Mine can have both dry and wet, but then I feed him dry and wet food. And as Ciara stated, it depends on how long ago they ate.

[@eclipsedbadger]

Its like ours, food/hair in their case/ and kind of bile from the stomach. Hair makes them puke more, so brushing is always a good idea no matter the length of fur. The grass they eat is to help them puke and purge out, specially the hair, to avoid getting to sick. Like us, if its too dry, there is a risk something is wrong and should be rushed to the vet asap (specially if we see dark brown...that can mean internal bleeding in humans and animals)

[@niffry]

It is one of the many things you eventually learn while being a cat-owner.

[@AM-em5gc]

Also depends on if it’s vomit or if it’s regurgitation. Sometimes cats eat too fast and the food doesn’t even get to their stomach. If your cat barfs up their food in a tube shape then it’s just regurgitation. If there’s stinky bile liquid and other things inside then it’s vomit. And cats will vomit more than other animals since they have sensitive stomachs. They can be quite sensitive to changes in their diet. Even small ones!

[@crustyolives9961]

I lost my own cats to lung failure. So I'm living vicariously through your cat videos. It's good to see Pichi so comfortable compared to how she started.

[@user-jb7tq7ko7e]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[@StarDust1000000]

12:55 a starving man

[@FSFSFS101]

Rachel: And Nagi’s just a good boy~ Nagi: *B O R F*

[@deli13107]

Rachel: Nagi is a good boy Nagi: Bothers Jun while he’s cooking 😂😂😂

[@PigStuffy]

Nagi: Ima prove them wrong 😤

[@clutterbot7279]

i need an entire video of Poki slamming his paws on stuff, Rachel is a genius.

[@AlletaLady]

I've been watching y'all's channel for several years now. From when I first thought I wanted to live in Japan, to just enjoying the videos that you post. And I just want to say that you guys feel like my high school classmates. I always tune in and see what is new with you guys and it brings a smile to my face to see you enjoying life together. I wish you guys all future happiness and fortune. Thank you for all the videos and laughs.

[@riku3716]

Rachel: "This is becoming a Nagi video." Me: "I'm fine with that." Also you could call it "rescue day" instead of birthday or anniversary.

[@nerdisaur]

Rescue day sounds so sweet!

[@fariahcriss5696]

It's an adoptaversary!!

[@ieatdust8666]

I love how Jun just automatically finds a bowl for Nagi when he throws up and perfectly slides it underneath Nagi right as he vomits.

[@phoebedarker]

Practice

[@Lovelyrose009]

1:08 NICE SAVE

[@Whatlander]

13:13 I can relate; my birthday was this week too, and there were definitely moments of stone-facedly telling friends/family how happy and excited I was, because my brain doesn't know where to file suddenly getting nice things all at once, but it _does_ know how to panic. Also made a small onigiri for my cat the other day! (Well, I rolled plain tuna in rice and then broke it open so she could pick out the fish, but still feel like she got one for herself. She keeps going for mine whenever I make a batch.) What would a proper cat-healthy onigiri be made of?

[@OriginalCreatorSama]

probably chicken like this cake was made of, shaped into a triangle with salmon chunks in the middle and a piece on top as a colorful garnish? idk about a seaweed wrapping substitute tho

[@robinaddis-vaughn7271]

This makes my heart smile. I'm undergoing chemotherapy treatments for a rare type of leukemia, so I need to keep my spirits up. I lost both my girls in 2020. I'm now ready to start looking but have to wait until treatments are over. So, I live vicariously through you guys.

[@Anna464]

You can do this

[@user-jb7tq7ko7e]

I wish you a swift recovery

[@videoket]

Bless your kind heart, and I hope you have a very speedy recovery!

[@rodrigochayamiti9198]

I love how Haku is so huge that even though the other cats couldn't get to the bowl, he could easily get it, but just chose to look at it. Also Poki demolishing that cake is definitely a mood

[@recoil53]

Poki fast walking out and chowing down sums up Poki.

[@lb1460]

Bet Picci's eye issue keeps her guarded. Thank you for saving her life, and for loving all of them so much.

[@remen_emperor]

This is one of those videos that you really get to see Jun's personality, and I love it. Jun is a ton of fun in this type of video At least this time, the question of cake rights didn't come up. The cake had more rights than Snowman Man

[@Haedox]

Any episode of Jun cooking spells for a wonderful evening watch

[@ainatiqah5498]

1:03 I love the part where Rachel said "and Nagi was just a good boy" and Nagi instantly look at the camera like "Yeah that's me! I'm the good boiiii"😂😂

[@VIXXlight_VIXXComeBack]

Then proceeds to hurl xDDDDDD

[@kat5796]

I’m so happy for pichi, her life has really turned around. And I agree with what Rachel said about pets, they’re all different and we should love them for it! It’s so fun to get to learn their personalities! Happy birthday pichi!

[@sharonwetherholt6768]

I love how Poki eats. He truly enjoys the food to his fullest measure! He deserves a cake to himself just to watch him eat. The other two have very nice manners and ask politely for some of the birthday cake. The newest cat surely liked his birthday celebration and will feel more loved and valued. Poki is so cute checking out the garbage can for dessert! I love him.

[@nekoruu]

I like to think Poki was telling Pichi his story being like "Trust mom and dad, they never gave up on me and they'll never give up on you❤️"

[@unionfire]

I imagine when she first came home Poki be like: ''Life on the streets was rough, huh? I've been through the same thing as you, but it won't be like that anymore'' Their bond is so cute TT

[@jennyw3774]

that immediate bowl placement when nagi threw up 😂😂😂

[@Imbatmn57]

I've tried to catch my cat's puke like that but she always move her head

[@Jiirah]

Happy everything to the cats! (Also, Poki is exactly like my middle child-cat, Loki. Loki is very loud for food, wants to eat all of the food, gets into things constantly, but he also is a big cuddle bug and just wants to be petted and hugged whenever it isn't food time. Loki is a tuxedo cat, so still black and white like Poki. :) )

[@katherineelizabeth3608]

Nagi: Well everyone else is recovering from something and getting cake I SHALL TOO

[@nekowolf583]

Paraphrasing Kimmy: Poki and Pichi being best friends Together forever the fun never ends Solvin mysteries, one lick at a time Poki and Pichi, they're two of a kind!

[@FoxofGold]

Boost this the way it deserves algorithm

[@jcwolves]

We call this day our cats "Gotcha" Day. Its the day we adopted her and we celebrate it yearly!

[@theshadowfellan5007]

[5:04] Jun: I normally don't like cats on the counter this close, but tonight... *I don't Care!* Loved that part XD

[@xSkyIark]

Listening to Rachel laugh as Nagi goes back and forth, this whole video is so fulfilling and heartwarming

[@twevara]

Nothing in the world will ever outshine the good vibes i get from watching this beautiful man make this once stray a prefect lovingly crafted little birthday cake.

[@chimeiko.]

"nagi is just a good boy!" nagi: growls when haku tries to eat his precious cake

[@aro-space]

im gonna cry this was their cutest video i've ever seen. i just. i love the cats sm. pichi is SUCH a good girl. the IMPROVEMENT she's made since she was brought in a year ago...massive. just seeing that video of rachel clipping pichi's claws in comparison to the other video where she could object with every clip and could only be clipped while being fed? im gonna cry.

[@swish043]

Poki ragdolling at the end was hilarious 😂😂 It will bring me endless joy if you just meme the heck out of it

[@shadeshadow2347]

At 11:10 you can make out a tiny window in the background with the other cats losing their minds behind it. There’s a dark smear bobbing all over it I can only assume is Poki, attempting to phase through

[@DeLuciosX]

Jun: "Why are you trying to eat my finger?" Poki (if he could): "I am Poki! This is what I do!"

[@rachelrecycles369]

'Father, I love you but you are technically made of meat'

[@jaejaenism.]

I totally relate when Rachel said that cats eat first. I always make sure to feed my cat first before I have my own meal. 😊

[@thatswhatisaid8908]

It's the only way to do it, if you want any peace at all.

[@nickeymouse99]

if anyone wonders: Baumkuchen is a German word and means "tree cake" because ist looks like a cut tree stem :)