Street Cat Rescue: Winston

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[@His7catkids]

Thank you for everything

[@His7catkids]

Thank you for everything my brother for saving his life

[@zzzcatnaps]

Flatbush Cats you are awesome! I love all your videos and follow your instagram. Winston is so sweet and I'm so glad he's been adopted! ♥️

[@Josh-fv9ml]

For flees I swear by diatomaceous Earth Food Grade ONLY. Stuff is amazing so long as you don't soak it, very safe and easy to work with and clean up if your pets or home needs to be rid of flees, use a powder shifter to apply it use a comb and a fan to apply onto pet close to their skin breathing it is not suggested check the stuff out can work great when you get use to it.

[@simbaleon2744]

Gracias por salvar una vida🐈

[@Azazreal]

Seeing him go to respond to the child at the start immediately broke my heart. Thats a cat who used to know love

[@rebeccaspratling2865]

Definitely. 🥺

[@rebeccaspratling2865]

@@supercatsshow6421 I normally don't like spam but I subscribed for the cats lol.

[@roadstar499]

Yes i just watched that part again and it hit me hard...

[@yt-sh]

he is like "you are going to take me home?", glad he got a home

[@Fahrenheit451.]

Looked like it was getting ready to run.

[@rapidmon17]

This is what social media influencing should be about. Influencing others to do good.

[@goldspatzdigger2423]

You are so 100 % right

[@shyknees108]

This is a smart thought. Instead of fostering jealousy over looks & luxury items, it could open hearts

[@Francesca441]

Expect its encouraging them to do bad in some cases

[@MChris-n3w]

👍🏻😭

[@gulegulebap]

We should try to get the world into a trend to take care of all the pain and misery, instead of overseeing it. I mean isn't it worth taking care of something so poor and see it getting stronger? Man I love this.

[@jannamariam3545]

"I was out picking uo some cat litter but i ended coming home with a cat instead" Lol same

[@jadedmist]

For me it would be more along the lines of "went to pick up food but brought back 3 cats instead"

[@healmyroots]

@Cx Lol

[@supercatsshow6421]

Hello there! I have a channel about cats. It seems that I release interesting content, but for some reason no one subscribes. Please help us with subscriptions!1!!

[@redpantiesnight9423]

I have the same story except I went to go pick up a pack of cigarettes and came back with a orange kitten named loki who is the king of kings now

[@catloverjacksparrow1500]

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[@chrisb5862]

Thank you for rescuing Winston. I’m so happy he has a loving home now!

[@TheDenisedrake]

I LOVE how you tell the stories of cat rescues-- not overly sad and dramatic. Just sweetness and kindness. You make cat rescues look very doable. Thanks.

[@jean-michelnadeau2833]

I dunno... I just can't hold my tears every time they have to say goodbye to a rescue cat. :'(

[@KittyKittyBangBang249]

That’s a very good point. They ( him and wife) do make the rescues look doable. Love, love, love this channel

[@nls8520]

Agreed. I dislike watching a video and I feel like I am being manipulated into feeling a certain way. Instead his videos just seem realistic.

[@vladberry9033]

Great great valores 🤘👌💯💯💯💯💯❤️🙏🐈🐕

[@HermosaMimin]

It’s good to know that there are people likehim in the world

[@RushIndustries]

It broke my heart a little in the beginning when the little boy wanted to give him some love and as Winston is about to come over to reciprocate, his dad tells him to go.

[@AmyLSacks]

Yeah, but poor Winston had ringworm, which would not have been fun for the kid later.

[@taunjabrockway6760]

That's really a blessing. They never would have kept him if the kid was allowed to take home.. the dad was a hater from the beginning.

[@goddesscassandra]

Taunja Brockway lol son and dad were Haitian 🇭🇹 . I heard dad speaking Haitian Creole. Not surprised dad reacted that way because unfortunately the older generation don’t view pets the same way Americans do. Btw I am of Haitian descent but I love cats! I have 2 @ home!

[@jazzycat2990]

@@goddesscassandra wow me too! Im haitian i have 2 cats c:

[@goddesscassandra]

Taunja Brockway ummmm girl what? I actually liked ur comment so idk wtf u talkin bout but go off I guess! ✌️

[@sleepingwithcats5121]

The most heartbreaking and tragic thing is when the cat used to be an indoor cat and is now outside because they did not grow up on the street and lack street smarts and the ability to survive. Once you Tame a cat, he is your responsibility for as long as he lives. Period. No exceptions. This kitty is a love.... thank you. I'm in Staten Island, NY.

[@queerchoreography54]

just a channel hey fellow Islander👋 I so agree

[@sleepingwithcats5121]

@@queerchoreography54 In Annadale! With cats!!!

[@user-me8fm5yf4n]

I agree, I’ve had cats my entire life and it’s definitely sad to see once happy family cats on the street

[@eternalpathz]

Agree

[@tropicvibe]

I have a 3 yr old cat that I helped raise since she was a kitten and I know she wouldn't last long out in the street. I've never let her outside and once I walked out the door and let her follow me then I went right back inside and closed the door on her just to see her reaction. She started meow crying and I could tell she was frightened...thats when I knew I'm responsible for her for the rest of her life.

[@ciscoak9074]

The way he easily let u put him in the carrier, makes me feel like he must be a stray who used to have a family.

[@zwitter_zwitter]

Winston is a good guy, he probably was a housecat but was abandoned, poor boy

[@robertwoodpa6463]

I thought the exact same thought: good guy, was someone's cat.

[@TO3I]

His story reminded me of Teddy the cat's story. How sweet.

[@8mm-e2m]

Maybe he is missing

[@1sadsexually2sadsexually54]

Or maybe he's always been a street cat fuckin sensitive pussies

[@vamppanic]

1sadsexually2sadsexually ok edgelord

[@hanz9662]

How the cat's eyes followed the kid and how he turned his body to look at him leaving just broke my heart

[@galazy4005]

Btw, 100th like comrade

[@anupchauhan8542]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqGte35saN2kpMk "Cat rescue from 80 feet building"

[@therealtulip]

Mine too 😔

[@Sentiisen-butwhichone]

That part broke me too I'm sobbing rn 😭

[@tyreesneed]

what u mean I dont get it?

[@ethanmcfarland8240]

He’s a middle aged cat who is tired of fighting and pain and just want someone who will love him

[@wearyourmask4now]

The United States Of America middle aged? Absolutely not, probably only 1-2 yrs old. My cats live 18-21 yrs old, middle aged would be a 12-14.

[@1940limited]

He got his wish.

[@1940limited]

@cubomania3 That's about what we get out of our cats. We're on the fourth generation now. I read their life expectancy in the wild is 2 years. We're doing well by them.

[@AshtonAndrews89]

My great grandfather and then his son my papa when he passed away had a cat named Mitsy that lived to be 29. I never owned a cat because of my mother being deathly allergic and thus hating cats God rest her soul. I don't what has touched my heart but I'm fixing to adopt a grown cat who hasn't been able to find his forever home with yall having cats live so long do you have any advice?

[@fullmoonawakeningart7560]

I love how he groomed you while you were grooming him ❤️

[@katerina6990]

my cat does that too😂😂it's adorable

[@jeanmccallum-xs8rk]

😊❤️❣️

[@CanIGetAGoodHandleForOnce..]

The toxic gossip train

[@dexa6623]

You can tell he was a house cat, and that he was previously well loved. Good to see him get the care he deserves, and put into a loving home.

[@anupchauhan8542]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqGte35saN2kpMk "Cat rescue from 80 feet building"

[@Zack_Zander]

Yea, I kinda wonder what happen to the previous owner. Either something happen or that they weren’t able to care for him. He seems way too friendly to be just an everyday stray cat.

[@dexa6623]

@@Zack_Zander Yeah. I knew a cat pretty similar to him once. I have no idea how you end up with a cat who's so sweet, but doesn't really have a home, or is so neglected you can't even tell they're meant to be a pet.

[@Luka-lw5tl]

@@Zack_Zander he maybe escaped

[@taraterm3]

@@Luka-lw5tl or owner died. Its sad that so many people, suddenly stuck with unexpected pet responsibility assume "cats are natural hunters, they are OK on their own". Life span of a street cat is usually less than 5 years, and they generally suffer a lot of miserable health issues.

[@Everyyoueverymiau]

He is such a friendly cat 😍

[@ginmarie6884]

Aw, lookit the paws!

[@ItsJustLisa]

Makes me believe some wretched excuse for a human dumped him in that neighborhood. I’m glad he’s got a wonderful fur-ever home now.

[@gildaprovenzano2787]

This is area i know. Dumped cats all the time. I volunteer with a group.

[@quasimobius]

Definitely an abandoned pet.

[@Everyyoueverymiau]

Just Lisa I think that they must have been desperate themselves. I don’t want to believe that someone would dump their cat without being in a REALLY desperate situation themselves. 🙈

[@JackthePumpkincat]

I love how before he looks very sad before but after you took him in to cure he became very quirky and very playful

[@supercatsshow6421]

Hello there! I have a channel about cats. It seems that I release interesting content, but for some reason no one subscribes. Please help us with subscriptions!!!!!!

[@supercatsshow6421]

@Sebastian Freeman ок!

[@jeromebreeding3302]

If a stray cat can make it in New York he can make it anywhere !

[@ternitamas]

he clearly had a home before. How can people be so cruel to abandon an innocent being just like that. Heartbreaking 😥

[@bride4jesus0126]

People get evicted & lose jobs all the time….or get sick & die. C’mon now 🤷🏼‍♀️ Ex RN (homeless 3 yrs)

[@ternitamas]

@@bride4jesus0126 If I ever should get evicted, my kitties are coming with me, always, or I would find someone who can adopt them. You don't abandon family

[@Patrick_Nottingham]

I can't even get my cats in a carrier that easy.

[@kstewart504]

Patrick Nottingham i share your pain. I always end up with battle scars lol

[@barbarapalmer8224]

@@kstewart504 true Kyle. It is an ordeal alright.

[@williamkeith8944]

Wrap them in an old towel or T shirt to put them in a carrier. Once wrapped you can turn the carrier on its end and just pour the cat in from the top. Works every time!

[@theresae522]

That's funny and true!

[@1940limited]

Cats aren't stupid. I'd bet he knew he was being helped and better take advantage of the situation.

[@iwantsleep2508]

i like how the little kid sat still and beckoned winston over rather than just running up and manhandling him.

[@jessicasmith7102]

He was taught well, safety comes first and foremost. Don't want to get the Cat Scratch Fever.

[@audinionkundesu]

I don’t think any kid that age would man handle a wild cat in the street to be honest.

[@Emiliapocalypse]

He’s an animal lover in the making :)

[@amberpdavis]

“Nothing but the VIP life for Winston” 😭😭😭

[@elfacosmosa]

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[@supercatsshow6421]

Hello there! I have a channel about cats. It seems that I release interesting content, but for some reason no one subscribes. Please help us with subscriptions!!!!

[@JustDT851]

@@supercatsshow6421 heck yeah I sub

[@supercatsshow6421]

@@JustDT851 Thanks!

[@Nancys_on_fire]

I took in a filthy abandoned cat. The first time I saw her groom herself, I cried. Watching her regain the will to live was so beautiful.

[@meimarsella]

"Several weeks later, Winston is a new man." I like that a lot..

[@abdala7777]

انتي عربيه

[@meimarsella]

@@abdala7777 No. I'm asian. But i knew arabic a little.

[@sharonfimpel7447]

I want to inspire you make up t-shirts about Winston and his story.

[@doosiedoo4582]

Me too!

[@anupchauhan8542]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqGte35saN2kpMk "Cat rescue from 80 feet building"

[@thegeneralissimo470]

His meow is so cute. And him licking you while you comb him.

[@susannecraig7129]

Great video

[@hekkonchompers7530]

As a person under the age of 18, channels like this make me want to look after animals like this when I’m old enough to have my own house. Thanks. Edit: Oh Christ! I didn’t expect this comment to get so many likes I’m high key low-key shook rn 😔🤚😳

[@leona9482]

Me too

[@vhsninjaccoon7705]

I'm 16. I'm grown.

[@vhsninjaccoon7705]

@@leilakennedy7736 I have no life you guys are lucky.

[@spiritualeefeminine8075]

Hekkon Chompers you’re awesome 😎

[@debc8406]

Thank you!

[@froggiedoggie1]

"many times a cat that you just met won't go into a carrier". My cats have both known me for over ten years. They won't go in a carrier willingly either!

[@AShiftingofFate]

13 years since Amber Kittay adopted my family, and putting her in a carrier is still hazardous to your hands and health. I recently got a sturdy backpack carrier and am letting her use it as a bed in hopes that the next time I need to take her out she'll just go get in her "bed" and then I can close it.

[@vixxcelacea2778]

​@@AShiftingofFate Try to imagine if some alien race 10 times your size just picked you up and put you in a box. They don't speak a language you do, even if they sound reassuring and you know them, this is still sudden and not with your consent. They take you in a weird big moving vehicle and then to a place where you see other fearful humans all in boxes. They take you out, poke and prode you. Hold you down if you struggle, then put you back in the box and then finally let you out back into your home. None of this is consensual, none of it makes sense. You don't know why it happened or what was done to you. You just know that box means that you will be taken against your will by a creature that while seems friendly is still taking away all agency and then handing you over to another who is feeling all over your body and maybe poking you with needles. It's quite literally alien abduction. They have to put all their faith in you. Now imagine also being a creature that is predator, but also prey so they are always easily set on edge for fear of their life. Of course they hate carriers. Try to lure them in with treats and pets. Take them for random small car rides where in they get more treats and pets, maybe a new toy. Make sure there is a comfy pad/blanket for them in the carrier and reassure them that things are fine. Try not to be nervous or show stress when you take them to the vet or put them in a carrier. The more positive associations you can make to being put in the small box and carried around, the better. Especially if there is an emergency and you need to get them quickly in one and get out. Heck, even with people we should be doing this. Next time you take your kid, or yourself somewhere that sucks, like dentist or doctor, treat yourself before and after. Go buy some small thing, get a nice meal, go for a walk in the park. Positive association is so important to creatures, even to humans. It's no wonder cats hate carriers. They experience nothing but fear, confusion, anxiety and sometimes pain in association to it.

[@sabilapusmeong]

Same ! Mine gonna make sure I pay the price if i force them get in cage🤣

[@AShiftingofFate]

@@vixxcelacea2778 Oh I agree, and I do take Amber out on walks and rides. The irony is she followed me to our car and hopped in as a juvenile which is how we got her so you would think she was a little more chill about traveling. So far she has the backpack and also an open car seat that was intended for a small dog. I want her to go quietly and calmly if we have an emergency since we live in earthquake territory, which is why I work with her to get used to being in a carrier and to walk on a leash. I won't leave her behind so I want her trained to not maul me if I put her in a carrier. But treats and cushions are the norms for us, and she is the closest I will be getting to having a child so I try to spoil her.

[@booboo51]

Mine does because i got him the closed litter box that has a door that goes both ways so it’s easier to get them in carrier this way

[@jamescress]

I have watched several of these cat rescues online and they bring tears to my eyes. Now I have a story to tell. Last week I was just driving around our little town here in Indiana just to get out of house because I was bored. My wife still works but I am retired. I went to this little park where a lot of people just walk for exercise. I pulled into this little shelter with picnic tables and got out to stretch my legs and walk a little bit. I saw this little cat just laying in the grass obviously is some distress and not moving. I did not think I would be able to pick him up but I had to try. When I walked over to him he did not move. So I just reached down and picked him up and put the little guy in my car. When I brought him home I put him on the kitchen counter top with some cat food, water, and a thick towel for him to lay on. Boy did that little guy eat! After that he just curled up on towel and went to sleep. We all ready have 4 cats but I could not just leave him out there to die. Four days later he has adjusted well, made friends with our other cats, and living the good life. We think he is blind in one eye but otherwise in good health. We are going to take him to the vet this week. By the way, we named him Chester and he yellow and white. I don't have a picture of him yet.

[@strawberrypie611]

Aw, that's really sweet of you to take care of him, i hope he and your family are doing well ! :)

[@jamescress]

@@strawberrypie611 Thank you. I named him Chester and he is doing great. Believe it or not my wife and I now have 4 dogs and 6 kitty cats and they all are rescued animals.

[@SpiritusMundi4EVER]

Good man, Mr. Cress.

[@ginmar8134]

@@jamescress Bless you.

[@whatwhatwhat79]

I wish there were more people like you in this world. God bless you, kind sir.

[@MrTheFox101]

What you do is so inspirational. I hate that cats are out there that need help, but I love your videos. No joke, I watch them every day because they're so full of hope. I look forward to watching your videos and get excited when more are posted. Not in Brooklyn, but I'm beginning to learn TNR for my area! We have a few cats running around outside and your videos have made me want to do what's best for them. So thank you for all the hope you've given us. I look forward to seeing another cat finding the VIP life!

[@ifeelverydead9180]

Why do you love kaffs so much

[@MrTheFox101]

@@ifeelverydead9180 my best guess is they are normally super relaxed and make excellent chill-out partners. When I brought my cat home, she was the main living being that would hang out on the couch and relax with me. She also had a thing for knowing when my days were especially bad, cause she would be extra sweet on those days.

[@ifeelverydead9180]

@@MrTheFox101 I love kaffs and I enjoy but they are annoying sometimes

[@MrTheFox101]

@@ifeelverydead9180 oh I agree. You should hear my other cat in the mornings before breakfast. But to me, their sweetness and loving attitudes outweigh any annoyance they cause.

[@gildaprovenzano2787]

Good for you!!! I started tnr in 2005 in Brooklyn. NEEDED EVERYWHERE.

[@suziecreamcheese211]

He’s probably stressed because he was dumped. God bless you for saving him.

[@lucydwyer2721]

He’s cleaning you while you clean him. So sweet. He is so enjoying it. How is he going now?

[@montagnebleu1934]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🌷

[@TottenLovesDrawing]

Lol ikr i saw that to X3

[@montagnebleu1934]

👍🌷

[@rileyy7657]

👍👍⚘

[@pawwalker3492]

That's a sign of love - grooming your groomer. Ail our cats do this!

[@rajamanohar8004]

I don't know why and how people dislike such wonderful cats

[@keithcohen8640]

Raja Manohar I love cats why would they do that

[@Ahmed-Bin-Koshari]

It’s not people who disliked the video, it’s rats

[@Sebadoh1995]

Raja Manohar they are probably very uncaring people that I would stay far away from. Cold hearted assholes who don't like cats. I would never be friends or date someone who didn't love cats

[@justagirlfromphoenix7105]

Because they succckkk

[@snerketryne]

Either because they are assholes, or more likelly because they dont want videos like this on their yt frontpage. Downvoting will adjust the frontpage recomendations.

[@BRM202]

That cat had a home before. He was too comfortable around humans

[@user-me8fm5yf4n]

BRM202 recently to which is heartbreaking

[@kevinlogiudice5458]

Yes. Obviously domesticated at one time. Sad

[@lindablansett8982]

The sad thing is that many humans see animals as throw a ways when at the slightest inconvenience. 😟

[@AllenTax]

Linda Blansett More do I see it to both cats and dogs when humans leave their home for new one.

[@lindablansett8982]

@@AllenTax you are right. Although i have seen far more cats abandoned while the people move away than i have seen dogs. I think people think domestic cats can survive. Cats or dogs, it is heartless and sad.😟

[@JR-jd3xm]

This is the kind of Happy endings that my soul needs in this moment. Thks for share this healing story.

[@alanmartinez9225]

You need jesus

[@CoolCommentzRool]

@@alanmartinez9225 go to hell. religion doesn't work for everyone. enjoy the video and stop commenting asap plz n ty. - The entire Internet.

[@absinthe4969]

@@alanmartinez9225 what the fuck are you talking about

[@juf9055]

I needed it too. Winston reminds me of my cat that passed away a few weeks ago. I loved him so much. Rest in peace

[@JR-jd3xm]

KripyKreme I'm so sorry for your lost u.u

[@rolandsmash]

That weary, gentle way he approaches the cameraman for affection at the beginning of the video is heartbreaking.

[@iris.the.virus.]

When I get older, I want to be like you

[@skateordiesupra7957]

We'll see

[@trish1898]

It’s never too early to start :) Or just helping.

[@someguyonyoutube4387]

I find this sad for some reason :(

[@someguyonyoutube4387]

@Ludens Ludens those sad parts where children tell something to their parents in that one sad scene in some movie

[@grape3821]

Iris Wass that’s a nice goal

[@MustangSally98]

Poor Winston didn’t know what to do. Thank God for Flatbush Cats he is living the fine life!

[@BucketPukes1969]

Seeing him lying there on the sidewalk alone in the beginning honestly made me cry. I was into drugs and spent months on the streets when I was in my late teens... I truly know how that feels. And how it feels to be safe, warm and cared about afterwards! No human deserves that and neither do any cats . Good job man very grateful for what you do and looking at doing the same soon enough.

[@zarfansgumanti8642]

Glad you made it sir 🙏

[@plarnston]

Happy to hear you're doing well ✌️💞

[@rosechan4105]

It’s ok , you made it. God bless and stay safe.

[@est9949]

@@rosechan4105 eh your comment hit me hard. It's church that has made so many lgbt kids become homeless. My best friend got disowned by his parents and his childhood community because of the church. I cannot take this god business I find it insincere. Enough of it.

[@حُوحہسبيرز]

Scotty Sorenson love u 🤍

[@WeedWhacker2010]

"I was walking to pick up some cat litter...but I came home with a cat instead". Brought tears to my eyes, thanks!!

[@Charlie-yv3ib]

@Sparrow random analysis of a stranger: complete

[@They_are_Arthur]

@Sparrow You seem to be a person that really likes landscapes.

[@telmaalexandra8283]

I wish all the cats in the world had a loving home and food 😭😭❤️

[@edgarpoinsot5502]

Your loving energy, and many other´s, will make your wish come true.

[@miu2261]

All animals.. not only cat♥️

[@biancabeaulieu6988]

How kind you are! You saved this cat's life. Thank you for being such a good person!

[@Struckgold]

As we say in Ireland 'it would bring a tear to a glass eye'.

[@exdus235]

👍😊🇺🇸

[@meridegreis5185]

Struckgold, what a powerful expression! 👍🏻👏🏻

[@misamisamisamisamisamisa]

❤❤❤

[@NickMate]

Huh imma bank that one :)

[@MrUltraworld]

He's obviously a very affectionate cat who loves human contact. It makes me wonder how someone can just discard a beautiful, happy cat like this one. He's going to make someone a great companion.

[@dayannexavier404]

I

[@mcvibe5812]

I thought the same, like it makes me sad and angry thinking about it

[@cyrusmagnus]

Seemed like an indoor cat. It probably got outside and got scared away from its home, and in a large city, it'd be hard to find. For such an affectionate cat, clearly it's previous caretaker wasn't cruel. The likelihood of someone like that willingly abandoning such a wonderful cat would be incredibly low. Lucky our man found him and got him back where he belongs, with people who can shower love upon him.

[@badtux]

@@cyrusmagnus Sad to say, it happens all the time. People get evicted, or their child becomes allergic, or something else happens, and rather than find a new home for their cat they instead just throw the cat out saying "it can take care of itself." But of course a domesticated cat really can't, he doesn't have the street smarts of a feral cat born and raised on the streets. People dump domesticated cats in our neighborhood all the time, some of them being great cats, and it infuriates me because who just abandons their friends like that? But there's a lot of people who just don't view cats as anything to care about, just another possession to be discarded when inconvenient. GRR.

[@skylervogel4541]

He looked so relieved to be inside and even being held and brushed he was so content.

[@shawnanderson8699]

What a sweetie. Thank you for your kindness!

[@pogo9876]

I wish every stray cat story had such a happy ending......

[@hypatiarott2831]

Ya

[@ichigokaizen4662]

Ikr..

[@ludmilawostr628]

Отмыли накормили и такой шикарный котик стал🐺♥️🐺

[@birdie4793]

I’m so happy that people like you exist🙏🏼

[@tomandme5574]

Me too 💖🐾

[@DarkWhiteCrow]

Dutchgirl There are many people like him, they just dont need to record themself for appreciation

[@birdie4793]

Honza Marek i know

[@tomandme5574]

@@DarkWhiteCrow oh you are so right... but I think he shows the right way to do it... only to feed the cats like many people, he is caring that the overpopulation not get bigger and this is so important...

[@IronMonkee]

Broke my heart to see him in the beginning, he just wanted love :(

[@supercatsshow6421]

Hello there! I have a channel about cats. It seems that I release interesting content, but for some reason no one subscribes. Please help us with subscriptions!1!!!

[@k.z8527]

sick creatures just need love

[@CynthiaSecrest-oq5bc]

Thank You for rescuing this cat.❤

[@tomaburque]

If there is a cat heaven, you people are saints.

[@Blodwyn35]

Truly

[@princessmary8091]

There is a heaven for every entity that is good.

[@toffee1234100]

@@princessmary8091 oh please

[@princessmary8091]

@@toffee1234100 just because you don't believe doesn't make it untrue. Just like ghost just because some people don't believe in ghost doesn't mean they don't exist.

[@Snake3yesEddie]

My cat normally gets jealous when I watch these. When he sees other cats in a video, he will sit in front of me and do everything to block my view. For some reason when he seen me watching this video, he decided to sit beside me and watch it. Every time he seen the cat, he would put his paw on the screen, without using his claws. It was both cute and sad at the same time, it was as if he felt sorry for him and wanted to make him feel better.

[@snail2426]

Aw my kitten does the same with every video I watch

[@jode7817]

And then everyone clapped

[@rainwater9608]

Jode Omg I love this comment so much 😂

[@norasabir5657]

@@snail2426 نورا

[@norasabir5657]

سلام

[@Yapity111]

Wow. You can just see by how easily you got him in the carrier that he was either really lethargic or extremely trusting

[@texanball-6478]

RainAngel111 he was prob both and a little desperate

[@VanillaBizcotti]

Winston is beautiful

[@rosemarygaeta8205]

I just adopted a street cat and his name is Winston. A woman in that neighborhood was poisoning the strays. He's sweet but very shy

[@jennifercaraballo1990]

Rosemary Gaeta oh no 🤦🏽‍♀️ no one reported it ?

[@rosemarygaeta8205]

@@jennifercaraballo1990 I'm not sure because the woman who took him in was feeding the strays. She said it was her landlord but there was no way to really prove it. They just disappeared. She was moving so she took one cat ( her new landlord would only allow one cat) i now have 4

[@evilsharkey8954]

Jennifer Caraballo, some people poison them or (in rural areas) shoot them because of how much damage outdoor cats do to wild birds. It’s one of many reasons I keep my cat inside. I do NOT agree with their method of dealing with outdoor cats. Finding homes for the strays, fixing the ferals, and reminding people that letting cats roam outside is bad for wildlife and dangerous for the cats are way better solutions.

[@tinyengine9523]

I hope that woman ends up in jail, or gets poisoned, either works for me

[@rosemarygaeta8205]

@@evilsharkey8954 my cats are indoor. 2 are my street cats. Bottle fed at about 2 weeks old and mimi was adopted at 10 yrs old from a shelter, she now 15. I'm not sure how long Winston was on the street but he's well adjusted and doesn't even go by the door. My bottle babies are now 2yrs and the 3 of them are the best of friends. They play together and sleep together

[@tonystark1034]

I don't have anything to say but : God Bless You brother.

[@aldyed9731]

So many sad condition cat out there, but i can't adopted all of them cause need so much money, now i just adopted 2 cats at home, i adore people who rescued and adopted any cats out there, God bless them :D

[@user-im8pj3ok7v]

@@aldyed9731 That's so cute omg. God bless ur golden heart❤

[@avatheunicornwolf7989]

Lol yes

[@aussieprincess]

He is absolutely adorable and so friendly.

[@johannmckraken9399]

Geez, how can somebody abandon such a laid back sweet cat! Thank you for getting him off the streets and into a loving home.

[@Sashazur]

They’ve mentioned it a few times- male cats eventually start marking with smelly pee inside the home unless they’ve been neutered, but lots of people can’t afford that, so unfortunately they just kick the cat out. You can’t blame people for being poor or ignorant, but it’s still a sad situation all around.

[@TheMattTrakker]

@@Sashazur I can absolutely blame them. If you are those things, don't get a fucking pet.

[@TheChocoDoll]

​@@Sashazursure you can blame people no matter their situation. If you're too poor don't get a pet. If you did and can't take care of it, take it to a shelter. Humans have brains to think: if they don't know what to do it's their responsibilityto find out, and they should know better than abandon helpless animals into the cruel life of streets.

[@mimiandy1683]

Another thing people don’t pick up on: landlords and the stipulations for renting an apartment. I know several people that were renting out apartments… The buildings changed owners… The new owners don’t want pets in their properties.

[@foziaiqbal2386]

I’m so happy there is people like this in the world this made my day

[@anolelbasanel3170]

Fozia Iqbal fotografia. Elsafoto strudioelsa

[@tukool9217]

Wouldn't it be great if everyone, treated animals and humans for that matter, with such compassion.

[@plarnston]

Kid: squats to look at Winston Winston: oh, is someone going to rescue me? Kid: dad calls him to leave Winston: tries to get up to follow but can't Me: SOBBING

[@user-yv2cz8oj1k]

Or a lucky escape. The boys father obviously didn't care and so wouldn't be a good home.

[@muffs55mercury61]

Obviously Winston was abandoned since he was so friendly. That and he knew he was in good hands and now won't have to ever look back.

[@loredanatagliaferri5339]

God bless you. The world would be a better place if there were more people like you.

[@edgarpoinsot5502]

Your complete phrase, even well known, is perhaps the most beautiful praise a person can say to another.

[@loredanatagliaferri5339]

@@edgarpoinsot5502 goodhearted people deserve all our praise and admiration.

[@mirthah4035]

When you said “we named him Winston” I immediately started to CRY

[@konow.]

Why ?

[@mirthah4035]

KonoXi he was nameless, just seen as a stray. He finally got to be named something and the name fit his little character

[@fennyyuanita3955]

@@mirthah4035 yep. Winston

[@hmartinez3052]

Mirtha H - I did the same in that exact part of the video

[@janewinters3574]

thank you so much for helping winston. he's a beautiful soul

[@chshrkt]

Coming back to watch this again. I hope Winston is still living the good life of a VIP.

[@graceclark3481]

It doesn't matter how many times I see a rescue cat story, I will always always cry

[@mermaidtingzzz]

Same!

[@Rhonadel1207]

Me too 💔😭

[@ronreinhold2100]

Never get tired of these stories!

[@mysteriousbluehat2035]

That cat had an owner before he is too comfortable inside the cage. And bless you for your loving

[@yoni5570]

Animals are the gift that humans very rarely deserve.

[@vcash6014]

Yoni all humans deserve love and the love of animals; even if we don’t think so.

[@leouncia45]

I agree Yoni

[@AMS7200]

Thank you and God bless you for saving these beautiful, wonderful, innocent animals. Always touches my heart with grief and gratitude at the same time for what they’ve been through but the life they will have now. Thank you people all of you that reach out and save these innocent animals. And God bless all of you.😢😢❤❤

[@Saintz332]

The one dislike is the person who wanted to give Winston a forever home themselves. God Bless :)

[@hellohellokitty654]

Saintz332 me

[@gildaprovenzano2787]

Not true. Dislikes are people who HATE CATS.

[@listiyani2038]

I think dislikes are rats 😁

[@jimmyday656]

Thanks for that thought... I am going to cling to it when I see the thumbs down on vids like these.

[@biggay3736]

this seems like such a sweet kitty it makes me tear up someone would abandon him :(

[@1940limited]

I always think maybe he wasn't abandoned but somehow got out and lost. The lady who runs the Kitten School channel had a cat get out. She got him back 3 years later because he was chipped. He was found 10 miles from home in a feral colony.

[@ashleye7763]

hurts to think about all of the people who probably walked past this little guy and did nothing. thank you for standing up

[@trish1898]

My thoughts exactly. That’s why I have 10 cats. lol

[@michaelschenquer8296]

God bless you my friend 🤗👏👏👏👏🙏😍😘👍♥️.

[@CER0MI]

My neighbour's cat passed away this morning. He was almost 20 years old. This video made a very dark and sad day very happy... thank you. ♡

[@milothechihuahuabrunetandmommy]

May your friends cat rest in peace

[@rupamkurhade5861]

Rip😭😭😭..from India🇮🇳

[@vijayalakshmi1661]

You're very kind hearperson

[@nyx4081]

I know how hard it is... ❤️

[@courtneyh.9964]

“I was walking to pickup some cat litter... but ended up coming home with a cat instead.” Story of my life lol go to the store and bringing home more than I needed

[@heshani404]

“Nothing but the VIP life for Winston” 💙🥺

[@nurulassyiki74]

Yes definitely 😀

[@kronossonork6994]

I'd sure give you some VIP life

[@amydebuitleir]

Who else re-watches old Flatbush Cats videos whenever they need an emotional lift?

[@Nalcasal28]

Street cats or dogs are the most grateful when someone offers them a home, because they will know the difference.

[@londontravellers22]

I actually though he was a grey and white cat but he's actually black and white. Beautiful

[@sojjjer]

Winston has a beautiful meow, like the voice of a singer.

[@gypsygirltarot2451]

Oh my gosh, the first part of this video broke my heart…the little boy paid attention to the kitty and he immediately responded…he was so miserable and desperate! THANK YOU for helping that sweet kitty!

[@Haxzilog]

i love how he licks you already that cat gives so much trust

[@SimontheSiameseCat]

I love how friendly he is and walks right up at 0:41 🥰

[@ginmarie6884]

I don't. That means the poor kitty WAS somebody's pet and dumped.

[@gingerhammond6446]

But it's better for him and helped to get him taken care of easier...it is very sad how someone just discarded him...

[@SimontheSiameseCat]

Gin Marie yeah it’s sad that he must have been dumped 😿 But heartwarming that he still has so much love to give ❤️

[@SimontheSiameseCat]

Ginger Hammond I agree completely ❤️

[@mikelouis9389]

@@ginmarie6884 Or bolted! I'd LIKE to think that he was a beloved pet that door dashed and lost his way. This is why getting your pets chipped is so incredibly important. I hope his new people do this, he's such a sweet friendly guy!

[@phalcon23]

"lets just say neither of us enjoyed it..." yep.. that sums up pretty much every cat bath lol

[@incog99skd11]

One day I got the bright idea to bathe my adult female Siamese cat. She held on to the soap dish in the tub for dear life. After much crying and Siamese wailing and many scratches on my arms we finished. She thought she had been killed. I sorta did too. She hid until she had her fur all dry and fluffed up again. Needless to say, it was our "last bath". LOL

[@gomezj1583]

I’m so happy for Winston, his little face tells me his been through a lot .

[@TheEverCuriousJen]

I’m so glad there’s people like you in the world!

[@aidamdroos]

He was somebody's cat for sure...

[@flannelkitten1947]

Thats The saddest thing

[@tania_siebzehn]

yes , I can see a stray cat who really a stray since born than since abandoned.

[@fatinpramudya2270]

Yes, I agree. Its fur looks dirty n full of fleas but (if I not mistaken) Stray cat from nature has clean fur.

[@MusZism]

Friendliest street cat i've seen, so glad he got a home. If this was near me i would have adopted him instantly.

[@marismetan5631]

I've been doing that myself for quite some time -- do NOT have any more room.

[@Ac2091-x1f]

Lol not all street cats want a home,I remember once I met a really friendly cat that was always outdoor so I decided to bring him home. He didn’t even last a day in my house,when I was gone he ripped a hole in the screen and got away. We just kept feeding him outside. Most of the cats I’ve had came from me finding them outside my door.

[@marismetan5631]

@@Ac2091-x1f -- what you have are really outdoor-indoor cats -- they like outside most of the time (more familiar) BUT they do like coming indoors -- with time, they'll change -- they convert to MORE indoors than outdoors -- I believe the cats you brought in were fearful of the sudden change and were able to make a dash for it thru the screen -- cats LIKE making their own decisions and live on THEIR terms -- you know how they are.

[@Ac2091-x1f]

Mari Smetan that’s the only cat that’s ever done that to me lol. I’ve had 3 cats that like going outside so I let them. The rest never cared about going outside so I just let them stay inside. I think it’s better because they’re safer. All the cats that like going outside have had accidents.

[@marismetan5631]

@@Ac2091-x1f I've learned that once cats scope out their area, no matter how far they may roam, they return and stay close to home -- there's food, shelter, hugs -- adult cats KNOW the terrain and seem to stay out of trouble -- my neighbor has several outdoor cats and so far everyone is safe.

[@srtasimpatica9838]

"I was walking up to get some cat litter, but I came home with a cat instead" Yeah that's me

[@ConneRSensei]

"I was walking up to get some baby oil, but I came home with a baby instead."

[@yaquelynrodriguez1659]

All the cats I’ve had in my life were strays . Don’t regret the vet bills or anything because it’s been 12+ years of happiness 💜

[@SusanBrooklyn]

Same here. Every cat that owned me was a rescue and the best thing to come into my life.

[@jerrybartlett6849]

Vet bills are a small trade for years of love and happiness. Well worth it. I would spend my last dollar on any one of my 3 babies.

[@CybeleArt]

My cat was a stray as well. And one of the sweetest cats I've ever met. He's helped me so much with my anxiety/depression these past couple years I've had him. He did almost pass away one time because he had undiagnosed asthma, but we got him treated immediately for it, and he gets inhaler treatments everyday. But he's made me so happy. Vet bills are 100000% worth it. ❤

[@SusanBrooklyn]

@@CybeleArt I am so glad you got your baby treated and he is well again. Everyday we have with our furry babies are a blessing 💜💙💚

[@SusanBrooklyn]

What is really sad is when people have to put their baby to sleep bc they cant afford to get them treated. There should be a charity organization to help people with this. Something a rich celebrity should start.

[@AraCod]

Winston was a pet. That little boy wanted to help him. Thank you for saving him. You all do good work. Thanks Flatbush.🐾🍀💕

[@SummerofKittyLove]

The deadpan voice narrator for cat rescue channel sounds relaxing and professional to me lol

[@user-ws9ko1pu1y]

@@_Meng_Lan so happy you’re sleeping better now!

[@tracyroxanne6198]

You are a ANGEL, not to many people would deal with a dirty stray cat ,but you just save one of GOD'S CREATIONS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR KINDNESS 🐱🐱😇

[@BloopieBat]

These always make me cry and make me want to hug my own cats Thank you for rescuing Winston

[@tomandme5574]

Here the same... my Tom was similar to Winston... but he was a stray and it took me 3 month to could touch him with a long brush... now he is neutered and a very nice boy... every cat deserves a loving caring home. We always took in strays or unwanted kittens... we want to have no other life... 🐱🐾💖

[@Pawpawmission]

Here the same... my cat was similar to Winston... but he was a stray and it took me 4 month to could touch him with a long brush... now he is neutered and a very nice boy... Now I feed stray cats on the streets all over the world and document it on my channel. Feel free to leave a comment 🐱🐾💖

[@tomandme5574]

@@Pawpawmission really help is to trap and neuter this cats... food only isn't enough. So the feral cat population will only grow... If they have a little food they have a lot of kittens... trap and neuter or spay is the best and only option... please think about... before you only feed them... they need to see a vet for this reason. This would be the best help you can give. 🐾 What's about your cat if you travel around the world... what. You did use my words...

[@SR-uf8pt]

I think Winston was once someone's cat that got abandoned. He's clearly been socialized. Thank you for saving him. And every pox imaginable on the "people" who abandoned him.

[@SMee67]

You're a good man, the world would be a much better place with more people like you in it! 👍🏽

[@JasonFoster-Payne]

My friend true ,you are a beautiful person, love cats,I rescued a big kitten, by end of month he was tucking him self in,in my bed,love to everyone who helps animals ❤

[@adamfrost9048]

Such a friendly guy, I'm so glad the right person found him

[@Sorikee]

Aww the meow on him ❤️ what a gorgeous boy shame on his past owners.

[@ErinDavila76]

Or he could have got lost?

[@AmyLSacks]

@@ErinDavila76 They don't mention neutering him in the video. So apparently somebody had loved him and cared enough to neuter him. So yeah... I lean toward him being lost or having a good owner who passed away.

[@Sorikee]

@@ErinDavila76 I only thought of that after I posted lol, was too lazy to edit it tho. He's such a cute cat!

[@LowsonIntl]

Winston was clearly domesticaled and abandoned by a soulless "guardian" and would have died on the streets. Thank you for the life-saving work that you do and inspiring others to rescue. 💕

[@Ciara991x]

Sometimes that's the case, but sometimes cats just run away from home and get lost, especially male cats during mating season.

[@heart0169]

@@Ciara991x Yes, but domesticated cats should be desexed and microchipped. But you are right, cats can get lost.

[@matthix7403]

There's so many stray cats outside when I moved down to Mississippi. There all over my apartment complex. Even little kittens. It's crazy