One year with cats | Norwegian forest cat

#NorwegianForestCat #Cat #Documentary
Today, I made a documentary about my cats I've been watching for over a year.
Otorong - Blue patched tabby-white Norwegian Forest cat
Hati - White Norwegian Forest cat

[@hb9145]

The Norwegian forest cat looks like the perfect farm cat.

[@rebeccahopkins9522]

They are the perfect everything cat. Wonderful, extraordinary, highly intelligent, highly loving, loyal and protective, easy to leash and command train, good with other pets, gentle and kind to humans yet fiercely prey driven awesome hunting cats, one could not ask for a better animal companion than a Norwegian FC.

[@rebeccahopkins9522]

Make your wegie happy by harness training them. They LOVE walks and being outside, and because they’re so agreeable and intelligent, training them to walk on a leash is a breeze. My buff colored, double coated with a white tipped cotton ball fluffy tail, wegie Tanner (with us 19 years before he passed 6 years ago. I still miss him every single day) would run to me and chirp continuously as soon I picked up his leash and harness. He’d get so excited knowing he was going on a walk. Tanner, who was our gorgeous, extremely smart, extremely kind, extremely strong and sturdy boned 20 pounds of fit not fat baby, was possibly the greatest cat that ever lived. Firstly, he loved everyone. And everyone loved him. It was impossible not too. And never, not once in his whole life, did he go outside the litter box, scratch or bite or fight a person or another pet, or cut up furniture or belongings. He was super affectionate and greeted everyone at the door, and loved to lay on every guest’s feet, stranger or not, and rub his scent on their shoes by bunting with the side of his mouth and face, and purrrrrrrr; so loudly you couldn’t believe it was coming from him. Even dog people who didn’t generally like cats loved Tanner. Cause he was more like a dog, but smarter 😂, more than any cat I’ve ever known. I’ve had many wonderful , smart, loving cats in my life. But Tanner was extra special; he was also extremely beautiful and his coat was so thick and so soft too. He was Blond with big green eyes. I used to call him the Brad Pitt of cats 😂. He came into my life by accident actually. His Mom was a rescue I took in from an over run shelter I foster for, after they’d just rescued a bunch of wegies from a kitten mill abuse home. She was pregnant at the time too but we didn’t know that. She had four beautiful wonderful kittens, of which Tanner was the runt. The fact that he’d be 20 pounds eventually was very unexpected 😂. Anyway I found great homes for Mama and three of the four kittens (they were all great, loving cats including the Mom we named Founder, cause we “found her” pregnant 😂) , and nobody adopted Tanner the runt. So he ended up a member of our family. And I’m so thankful that he did. I’ve had many wonderful cats my whole entire life (all rescues or strays, even as a child) and have known people who had great cats. But Tanner was simply the greatest cat I’ve ever known. God I miss him. I’m tearing up actually. Ok back to wegie facts. They’re also known for being great lovers of the outdoors (which is why it’s vital to leash train them or else they get sad and they WILL escape out the front door. And trust me they are faster than you could ever be. They are not content to only live inside four walls. They NEED to go outside. Leash train them to keep them safe though, don’t just let them run wild. They’re extremely curious and fearless and can get themselves seriously hurt). They LOVE climbing and being up high; on top of the refrigerator was a favorite perch of Tanners. They make for fierce hunters and are instinctually very predatory and will kill any prey animal they come across, yet they are the most loving, gentle, affectionate, protective, kind animal companion to humans that you could ever have. They love being brushed, are fastidious groomers and very clean, most love fish and many even like vegetables (Tanner loved tuna and salmon and peas and green beans which he’d get all as a special treat- but he generally disliked people food and loved his cat food. You’d never find a wegie trying to eat food on your plate when you turn your head. It’s just not a trait drive in them. They prefer their own bowl and food), are incredibly strong, are fiercely protective and loyal to their people and prefer sleeping with them and also guard over their people while they sleep (especially babies-Tanner grew up with my kids and watched over them his whole life), are calm and curious and love meeting new people, are good with other pets, love to play, like lots of affection and most like drinking from a running tap and even like physically being in water; I know Tanner did. He used to take showers with us, where he’d sit at the far end of the tub in the gentle spray and lick it off himself, and even lay down in the water 😂. He could also open doors, leap very high in the air and jump into your arms, catch anything flying or running (a mouse a bird or an insect, didn’t matter. None stood a chance around him), had 6 toes on each of his front paws, loved belly rubs, loved to go for visits to family and friend’s homes. I even taught him commands and he knew stay, sit, go (which meant run 😂), up, lay down, and jump down, he loved to ride in the car, was a therapy cat at Easter Seals for years, loved sleeping on his back, and loved to play fetch. I never even needed a carrier for him because being leashed trained and loving to ride in the car it was so easy to transport him. I’d walk right in Easter Seals with him on his leash and the people would get so excited to see him, and with a chirp he’d jump right in this one man’s lap who used a wheelchair and he’d wait by the door for him. They’d give each other lots of love and the man would drive his power wheelchair around to other people so they could pet Tanner who’d lay right in his lap. It was adorable ♥️ And I’d literally walk him into the vets office on his leash, and he’d lay in my lap or in the chair next to me like a person, the whole time purring and watching the other animals. And yes, he even loved his vet. The staff were just amazed by him 😂. The vet told me he was the most special, most wonderful cat he’d ever met in his entire career and that the Norwegian FC is truly a special and wonderful breed, one of the most unique and the most intelligent and loving of all breeds. Out of my whole life, Tanner remains one of the best and truest friends I’ve ever had. Miss him so much. I still dream about him sometimes, even all these many years later. When he passed, I went into months of depression. Cried every day. Our whole family was devastated. Still tear up sometimes when I think think about him cause I miss him so darn much. Grieved over him like I’d lost a family member; we all did. Because we all did. He was absolutely family. When I die, I hope almost more than anything, that he’s waiting on the other side for me. And I’ll get to see my dear friend and family member, and we’ll be together, once again. Love you Tan The Man. Forever in my ♥️

[@NorwegianForestCats]

Tanner was such a wonderful cat. I also want to go out with my cat, but my vet told me not to go out because there is a cat epidemic in the neighborhood. I'm moving in the winter, I'll give it a try then. By the way, my cats hate leashes, so let me know if you have any good training methods.

[@americanwoman8967]

I loved your story. I want a wegee but can't have cats anymore, I've developed an allergy. I had a Maine coon for years and adored her.

[@rebeccahopkins9522]

@@NorwegianForestCats Most of the time your kitty just needs to get used to it. Here are some good tips I learned along the way, and from watching Jackson Galaxy (😂) who reinforced what I’d learned. All you need to do is change your kitties association with leashes. Here’s how you can change your cats’ association of a leash and harness to something good happening. Start by just putting the harness on him right before he is fed his very favorite, special food (for Tanner that was tuna) or gets treats, then letting him wear the harness around the house, so he can get used to the feel. Then Start putting the leash by the food bowl and give the special, most loved food, so he or her can sniff the leash and get used to it. Also it increases sight and smell recognition in that the leash always appears when the really good food comes out and is associated with good things. Then move to attaching the leash and just walking him in the house. If he likes treats, attach the leash, give a treat, walk a bit, give another treat. They may fight it a little, but don’t get discouraged, keep doing the same routine. Wegies are super smart. It won’t take long for him to get it, and figure out that the leash and harness are on his side 😂 then, once all of that is running smoothly, start by carrying him outside, sitting him down and just letting him sniff a bit and get used to being outside. In no time he will be chirping for the leash. I promise you all of it is worth it for the enjoyment and contentment your cat will have getting to go outside. Good luck!😻

[@rebeccahopkins9522]

@@americanwoman8967 😢

[@americanwoman8967]

@@rebeccahopkins9522 Yes, sad not to be able to have my own kitty again, but your wonderful video and so many other cat lover videos really make me smile.

[@ken.pughatgmail]

2 years ago we found a cat living under a bush at my church. He was starving and it was coming winter quickly so my son and I got him in a container and took him to the vet. He was not claimed by anyone and had no chip so we adopted him. He has feline AIDS, which I never knew of till he came around. After some food and a good bath he was transformed into what looks like your multicolored cat in your video. He is very intelligent and a real baby to have. God knew he needed a home and we needed a second cat. Our orange tabby was not thrilled but he got over it. He is now 3 or 4 and is always ready to play or go outside in my 14 year old sons arms. Beauty and brains is a treat for our home. He will always have a home with us.

[@jeffgarberding4499]

Toys are tricky when your dealing with Wegies. They're too smart for anything with a stick. Even the laser pointer got old once he realized that I was doing it. I found that catnip mice were his favorite. He would play by himself. Throwing them in the air, then jumping up and catching them. At the peak of his jump! I'd find those things everywhere. On the mantle, on the coffee table, Everywhere.

[@Rontlc3317]

Yes they love the mice n katnip mix!

[@sweateater3080]

I love Hati’s little poof tail puff at the end of his tail. So cute yet so hilarious

[@NorwegianForestCats]

Hahaha, in the past, the vet shaved Hati's hair except for tail because of skin disease treatment. It was hilarious but cute. :)

[@sweateater3080]

@@NorwegianForestCats ikr! Beautiful cats. Wish i could pet them 🥺

[@karenstrauch5431]

I found my beautiful Scarlett at our local Humane Society. When I went in the cat room all the cats were running around but Scarlett sat there, just majestic. I have had many cats thru the years but she is very special. I love here dearly. She sleeps in the nook of my arm at night. The vet said she is over 12 years of age so I will treasure every moment with her.

[@mb4654]

Thank you for posting this video. I lost my girly girl Speckels 2.5 years ago. She was 15/16. She was a stray I took in at about age 5. My very first cat.....I grew up w/ German Shepherds. I grew in humility....... Those 10 yrs for me were difficult but my NFC was the one bright spot in my life. Miss her terribly.

[@NorwegianForestCats]

I'm so sorry.. I hope you remembered a happy time with her while watching my video. Thank you for leaving a comment.

[@jeffgarberding4499]

Yes. You know your place. You are staff. As are we all who have cats running our lives. But I would not have any other way.

[@annehalliday3231]

Lol they’re adorable. I’m bringing my first Norwegian home in a month. Can’t wait 😺

[@UtubeAW]

I have a pair of weegie twin girls, black & white… Lao & Betty, they’re the best!!!

[@skogurkottur4130]

How beautiful ... I find it so cute the way Hati plays with the golden stick and how he recognized it in the special spot😻🐈🇧🇻

[@NorwegianForestCats]

Thank you for visiting my channel. I think Hati really likes that golden stick. Every morning when I wake up, that's next to my bed. 😄😻

[@skogurkottur4130]

@@NorwegianForestCats Oh I knew since I saw his reaction to it😽😉

[@ladymadelineyou]

Our Wegie 'Thing' is a male copy of Otorong 😊 awesome furbabies

[@guesswho4555]

Otorong is spellbinding and magnificent. Loved the music.

[@jeffgarberding4499]

Thank you for posting this. Wegies are so unique, they look and move a distinct way. And even though Boomer is more Mackerel coloring, I can see him doing the same things. Man I sure miss that little guy. That breed really engages with people in their life. So your relationship is I believe closer. They're very sensitive to what is around them.

[@NorwegianForestCats]

That's right. They're really sensitive to the surroundings. So it took me a long time to get to know them. Thank you for leaving comments.

[@KATLANA1]

This is the most relaxing wonderful video I’ve ever watched. Thank you for posting!

[@NorwegianForestCats]

Thank you so much for watching my videos!

[@fcp105]

Ce la vie. Beautiful critters. Thank you...

[@BS-ow7ul]

incredible film

[@lindawagner6421]

Beautifully done, such a sweet video thank you for creating it!

[@NorwegianForestCats]

Thank you so much for watching my video!

[@rudrakshihazarika4083]

Love your videos so much 💕 love to Hati and Otorong 🥰❤️💕 Happy New Year 🎉🎉

[@NorwegianForestCats]

Thank you so much! 😊 Happy New Year! 🎉

[@chrismaxner6298]

I now have my second Wedgie that I Adopted from an S.P.C.A. SHELTER. His previous owner was a senior lady that passed. When they had searched the apartment he was hiding. As she had been ill , he was very matted and had to be shaved. The first month with us he was SO SO FRIGHTENED. HOWEVER, now what a completely HANDSOME BOY. HE actually gives me his front paws to trim his nails when he begins to catch them on things. A more docile cat 🐱 I have never seen. My other three cats accepted him immediately and they all groom each other. He has CLIMBED our big CHESTNUT TREE AND THEN CAME DOWN also ON his own without any concern. LOL 😂.

[@TheErilaz]

They are good climbers. I had Norwegian forest cat mixes in my youth, and they can climb equally as fast both up and down a tree trunk. I have seen them sprint straight down a completely vertical tree trunk with great speed.

[@raukoring]

Beautiful

[@wonderlandriri6490]

The cinematography is so pretty! I love cats, but due to various circumstances, I can't have one now. Since I live in a tropical country, I doubt I'll get these thick coated friend ones, but I've always loved British short hair and Norwegian forest. Thank you for sharing this beautiful video. Hope you're doing well (with Hati and Ottorong, too, of course). Stay safe and healthy ^^

[@NorwegianForestCats]

Thank you so much for watching my videos. I also read the comments you left in my other videos. Due to my circumstances, I don't make videos these days. Later, I'll use KZbin shorts well as you advised.

[@wonderlandriri6490]

@@NorwegianForestCats You're welcome. Don't worry! Please post whenever it's the right time for you ^^

[@UtubeAW]

Try a Devon Rex… they’re alot like a wegie but very short haired.

[@avacats8898]

They are so cute... Hati has a very nice tail😻🐈

[@NorwegianForestCats]

Thank you so much😻

[@dawngragg9507]

So pretty 🦋

[@stormythelowcountrykitty7147]

I found my Wegie on the street cold and alone. I didn’t know she was a Wegie for years.

[@FareZepp]

I hope the norsk skogatt will be my next cat 😍 i really love them. How they look and how they behave.

[@NorwegianForestCats]

Thanks for watching. I happen to take care of them, but I think Norwegian forest cats are a wonderful breed.

[@RyanBell-sv7jp]

So much floof!

[@Catmanxii]

The Norwegian we have just decided to move in one day & never left. She just came in through the cat flap one day & decided she liked it here, so she packed her bags next door where she originally came from & that was it. The neighbours are quite happy about it too, so all is cool. There's nothing quite as funny as a cat with attitude. She gets on really well with our other cats too, but I think some of that is because she has much better climbing ability than they do, she's currently asleep on top of my wardrobe & she's adopted that spot because the other two cats we have can't get up there & it's warm & quiet up there too. At 4 years old she's very active at night so she'll be getting up soon to go off hunting in the woods next door to our house where it's full of rodents that she invariably brings in & executes, as cats love to do. We don't mind the mice & shrews too much but we do wish she'd leave the big fat rats outside, she's a very large cat though & seems to like her big game hunting. They all end up stone dead though, so hey ho.

[@kiptori]

Thanks for the great video! I found 2 "bonded" (brother and sister that must be adopted together) Norwegians at a shelter and have been researching. I've never owned a cat so I want to make sure it's right for me. Do you or any subscribers have important insight?The one video that made me nervous was the one that said, "Everyone will know you have cats because they shed heavily and their hair will always be all over your clothes." Also, I have a one bedroom condo that's about 1,050 sq feet so not certain that's enough space. I hear they grow large and continue to grow for 5 years and eat A LOT...

[@NorwegianForestCats]

Thank you for visiting my channel. If you've never had a cat before, it's good to start by raising only one cat, but it's not bad to have two cats that are siblings. If you raise only one cat and bring one more later, the cats will fight for territory. And the bigger the space, the better, but more importantly, the vertical space is needed. According to the advice of veterinarians, it is best to make one cat tree for each one. That's because cats need space to be alone when they sleep well. I've had cats for less than two years, so I'm always watching them. But feel free to leave a comment if you need any help.

[@kiptori]

@@NorwegianForestCats Thanks so much. Glad I discovered your channel!

[@nihlify]

I'd advise to get short haired cats if you don't want hair, norweigans forrest cats shed every year, so even if you brush them it's hard to avoid getting hair on you, especially if the ones you have like to lay on you. Other than that Norweigans are great.

[@cassidypope4547]

There so cute I have a Norwegian forest cat too. His name is Skittles and has a brother named cola

[@Hi-lz7wo]

We have too many cats because our neighbor has cats that always goes to visit I live in Ualand in Norway.

[@NorwegianForestCats]

Thank you so much for watching my video. I've always wondered how cats in Norway live, and I'm so jealous that there are so many cats in your neighborhood! If I have a chance later, I would like to visit Norway. Thank you for leaving a comment!

[@yuhanye9769]

Amazing video! I am thinking about having one or two Norwegian forest cats myself and this video came to my KZbin page. You have two dream cats! ：）

[@NorwegianForestCats]

Thank you for visiting my channel! I will try to make good videos. :)

[@JohnBernardon-py7wf]

I MUST have a Wegie!! They are everything that I want in a cat, but here in the US they are so expensive (sigh).

[@alinessamp1]

lindos 😻

[@NorwegianForestCats]

Obrigada! :)

[@ThôngTrung-w6m]

wow

[@JS8770]

진짜 영어로 훈수 오지게 두네 ㅋㅋㅋㅋ 냥이들 행복해보이는건 안보이나.. ㅋㅋㅋ 새로운 영상이 없어서 여기에 남겨요 댓글들 보다가 욱했네요.. 2022년도 가족들 모두 냥이들 모두 건강하고 새해복 많이 받으세요! ㅎㅎ

[@NorwegianForestCats]

안녕하세요ㅋㅋㅋ 요즘 개인사정이 생겨서 촬영을 못 하고 있어요. 곧 다시 촬영 재개해서 업로드 할게요ㅎㅎ 그동안 인스타그램이랑 페이스북에 간간히 고양이들 사진 올릴게요. 항상 감사합니다!!

[@JS8770]

@@NorwegianForestCats ㅎㅎ 넵넵

[@brookekachina5169]

What is the song playing at 4:20 ? I love the guitar!

[@NorwegianForestCats]

Apologies for the delayed response. The track you're referring to is called 'Pink Flamenco' by Doug Maxwell. You can actually download the music from the KZbin Audio Library.

[@georgiakonstantinou4142]

💓💓💓💓💓💓💓

[@denisemorrison876]

Beautiful cats. I just became chief minion to a family of two kittens and their mother, and I think one of the kittens may be part NFC. They were abandoned near my house and none of the shelters had room, so here they are! BTW, May I ask which country you live in? I love your minimalist interior. Thanks!

[@NorwegianForestCats]

Congratulations on having a new family! I live in South Korea, and I simplified the interior to provide as much space as possible for cats. I'm glad you like it. And, thank you so much for watching my video!

[@denisemorrison876]

That’s great! I’m sure they appreciate it. If you haven’t heard of him yet, check out Jackson Galaxy’s videos on KZbin. He’s got a lot of great ideas on how to “catify” one’s house, but it looks like you’ve done quite well!

[@NorwegianForestCats]

Wow, thank you for introducing a good channel. I just saw a few videos and they are informative and good!

[@denisemorrison876]

@@NorwegianForestCats You're very welcome! I've always been more of a dog person who liked other people's cats. But now that I have these sweeties in my home I'm smitten, and I've learned so much from his videos.

[@NorwegianForestCats]

I'm glad there's a good channel. When I didn't know much about cats, I often went to the vet for advice. 😹

[@hyeongjukim2190]

Haapy new year!

[@NorwegianForestCats]

Happy New Year!

[@blu3j00Ls]

Wait. Haiti's paws are huge and furry!! Aahhh, wanna *bite*

[@NorwegianForestCats]

Maybe he'll run away🤣 Thank you for watching my video!

[@PatrickDuquoc]

Hello, do you have the references for these stackable "cubes" visible at 7mn46, I would love to have some for my cat?

[@ludovicabarresi3543]

Where did you bought their house with the tunnel?

[@NorwegianForestCats]

If you search 'Cat Tunnel Tube' on AliExpress, you will find the product :)

[@ludovicabarresi3543]

@@NorwegianForestCats thank you so much

[@jasmineyoosuf2865]

Do you have kids at home?

[@NorwegianForestCats]

No, I only live with cats.

[@jasmineyoosuf2865]

Wow.. That's great .I too have two persian cats.