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[@transvestosaurus878]

He's not angry, he's politely protesting the inconvenience

[@giovanna722]

Yes, I don't hear anger so much as indignant questioning about what's going on. Beautiful eyes.

[@Allhailthegreatcatperses]

I have a bengal and they are the best! So sweet and affectionate and yes they feel like they want to engage in a two way dialogue - so when you talk to them they almost always respond :; And yes they like 💦

[@Brasswatchman]

No, he's angry. Definitely angry. It might be a cold kind of anger, but it's still anger. 😁

[@lotus_flower2000]

Seems like he is feeling scared/uncomfortable with his situation. Being threatening is how cats defend themselves when they are feeling like this.

[@theoneandonlyAeth]

On a more serious note, not angry indeed. He's just scared and feeling cornered. He's in a strange environment with strange people and he's being touched and handled. As cats are both a predator and a prey animal this is him very much feeling like a prey. He's growling to say that if she hurts him he'll hurt her. For the tub part, he's probably also wanting to stay in there and stay low because that way he's hiding, sort of. Not doing a great job of it but staying low with the walls of the tub around feels instinctively safer than being out in the open.

[@slytherinlibrarian3501]

It's such an interesting change of pace to see Vanessa fight to get a pet _out_ of the bath, rather than having to fight to keep them in.

[@RelationshipsNursing]

😂😅🎉

[@JOHNLARZONI89]

Especially a cat. 😅

[@nikolaikalashnikov4253]

@@JOHNLARZONI89 ...Where are the Owners of these Pets ??? ...Shouldn't they be there to comfort them so that they're not so freaked out ???

[@viaxxl]

@@nikolaikalashnikov4253the owners presence would’ve changed the struggle there’s a reason why they send the cat to a groomer instead of themselves

[@Choshako]

@@nikolaikalashnikov4253 That kinda defeats the purpose of having someone else groom your pet, wouldn't it? 🙄

[@CM-ss5pe]

A clarification: Bengals aren't mixed with leopards, but with leopard cats, who are still within the same feline genus as domestic cats.

[@carolr7823]

The Leopard cats though are wild cats and aren't domesticated so the bengal is considered a hybrid.

[@Saskatchetooner]

I was thinking about the logistics 😂

[@karengerhardt6008]

​@@Saskatchetooner Same. 😂

[@alisong2328]

She mentioned two breeds of cats - "domestic shorthair and Asian leopard" cats

[@28kedar]

@@alisong2328 No, she later said because of their 'Leopard' ancestry they love water. That is incorrect. The don't have leopard ancestry. Leopards do enter water often but I am not sure if Leopard cats do. They may have certain tolerance for water though being wild cats. Also 'Asian Leopard' is not a 'breed' of cat. It is a species.

[@Pinkfrosting962]

My 13 year old Bengal has showered with me every single day since he was 8 weeks old. He has his own towel and I don’t remember what it’s like showering without him!

[@Sugary-Stardust]

THAT'S ADORABLE ;O;

[@I.do_exist]

That's it, you sold me, I'm getting a Bengal (clarification I'm adopting one NOT buying one)

[@masternmargarita]

@@I.do_exist good luck finding one for adoption :)

[@msepiphqny]

@@I.do_exist Good luck man finding them in shelters is like borderline IMPOSSIBLE Theyre VERY wanted

[@jellynear-tears3775]

​@I.do_exist Yeah, like msepopjqny said, they're hard to find in shelters and they're very very VERY energetic. They're very hard to take care of because you have to take them on walks and stuff like that because of how much energy they have

[@Raidou_K]

Regular cat: Struggles to get out of water. Zeus: Struggles to stay inside water.

[@misottovoce]

🤣🤣🤣 Nailed i!

[@andythierry5402]

Should have called him Poseidon instead 🤣

[@sebaxiNho]

isn't it the other way around? im confused

[@orlando_mia4583]

Yes ​@@sebaxiNho

[@user-lynKx]

I'm very certain it's the other way around...

[@akantiia]

First time I've seen a cat so happy in the bath, man was having the best time in the tub 😂

[@Echo81Rumple83]

He's like a happy Goron chilling in the Hot Springs of the Eldin mountains 😆

[@ronsamborski6230]

@@Echo81Rumple83 Who? What? Where?

[@daniellewoolley8607]

@akantiia that because of the Leopard in his breed. Leopards love water, that's why he loves the water

[@Dionysian.Cryptid]

The first time she groomed Kazoo he was having the time of his life as well

[@rei_queenkimochii]

@@ronsamborski6230it’s a legend of Zelda reference

[@yooqu]

As a Bengal owner, yes they always make those weird noises, yes they are feisty, and yes they think they are royalty. Really cute when they prance around though.

[@rosbar4752]

Most cats I have known thought they were royalty. It's one of the main characteristics of felines.

[@midnightmosesuk]

To be honest, I think he's got a good reason to think that.

[@AI3Dorinte]

is it true that they really mess up the house compared to other breeds?

[@devinbuettgenbach2941]

Mate they don't think they're royalty, they know it.

[@psivampire13]

I had a Bengal and she would only meow. She would growl or hiss when actually planning to attack. But yes, she was feisty.

[@Vespuchian]

This guy has a lot of 'why are you moving me every time I start getting comfortable?' energy.

[@anikabubonica]

She didn’t mention how soft they are! Touching a bengals fur is unreal

[@F1rstp3rson]

Mines pretty soft. And just to be clear, there is no leopard in Bengals. Btw, super loyal cats. Mines goes on walks with me. I didn't teach her that. She just does.

[@sweetpea2839]

Like stroking a fine silk scarf. Only one layer of fur. Mine was put out of 2 home, I took her in. She always gets in shower with me.

[@mintchevvv1834]

@@F1rstp3rsonbengal is mixed with an Asian leopard, I have one

[@decomposedcorpse5186]

@@mintchevvv1834 Leopard cat, not leopard. Big difference lol

[@mftmss7086]

how can I touch them

[@amarimasen]

What I really enjoy about these videos is that the groomer actually speaks to each animal as if they were a client paying for their own haircut. Respect and chill vibes

[@c.l.368]

where are the chill vibes exactly? All I see is a cat hating his fking life while a stranger manipulates him against his will. Honestly, there's absolutely no reason to do this to the poor thing.

[@moldytoiletpaper]

​@@c.l.368 There are reasons! Some owners let their cats outside, the cat gets dirty, and they complain to a groomer. Some cats are neglected by their old owners or owners who cant provide for them, and someone takes it to the groomer because the matts are too hard to get out. There's also that the cat or wtv animal is smelly, has an uneven pelt, and just needs some care.

[@c.l.368]

@@moldytoiletpaper When cats get dirty they clean themselves. I've never in my 37 years on this earth met a cat that needed external grooming because they didn't clean themselves. Never met a smelly cat. Cats are not dogs. And even in the ridiculously unlikely scenario that they didn't groom themselves, if the owners had any sense and empathy, THEY WOULD GROOM THE CAT THEMSELVES. Cats are not dogs! They take a long time to trust others and the stress they suffer when being taken outside of their territory is immense. Only reason I see is the owners lack empathy and are ignorant enough not to know that cats don't need to be taken to a groomer.

[@moldytoiletpaper]

@@c.l.368 Certain cats, like Persians, exotic shorthairs and cats with disabilities cannot groom themselves properly. Cats also sometimes don't groom themselves, leaving their fur with dirt stuck in it. People also do not have the materials to groom the cat, and/or might hurt the cat.

[@c.l.368]

@@moldytoiletpaper Sorry but that's just silly. Persians and shorthairs can of course groom themselves. If you had said hairless cats (I forget their breed) then maybe... If you can't groom your cat because you hurt him... you shouldn't have a cat ffs! And even if you were right about everything, that would leave groomers like the one in the video without a business because you can't sustain it only with the types of cats you mentioned. Let's be honest, its people who just for whatever reason think normal cats need to be bathed and groomed by random strangers, and they are oblivious/indifferent to the stress they inflict upon them.

[@kathyb483]

I have a bengal named Mowgli. He is very talkative and loves water. He tries to jump in the shower with me. He is the best cat I’ve ever had. Bengals are great although a little noisy.

[@anna_in_aotearoa3166]

Have always found the breed really interesting with their love of water, willingness to play fetch & very distinctive beautiful coat markings! Never heard one speaking in a video before though, and am curious - is the 'growl' vocalisation something common for them instead of meowing, due to the wildcat part of their ancestry, or was Zeus just being extra-spicy? 😆

[@arifhossain9751]

Missed the chance to name him Meowgli.

[@jamieohjamie]

@@anna_in_aotearoa3166 I have a Bengal and he has only ever growled when he caught a mouse and I had to take it away from him. Other than that he meows just like a normal cat, except that his meow is LOOOOUD. My cat has some PIPES on him and he will sometimes do that thing cats do where they go to another room and just start yowling for no reason.

[@FWDSUXARSE]

Yeah my Bengals all loved water and were very vocal.

[@pdhamilton999]

@@arifhossain9751excellent!!!😂

[@stupiddog79]

First cat ever that needed _encouragement_ to get out of the tub... now I've seen everything!

[@andrewolson5471]

It made me laugh when Zeus tried to get back in the tub. Such un-cat-like behavior! 😂

[@BoraHorzaGobuchul]

I have a stray cat that lives drinking out of a bidet - she gets into it, demands that we open the trap, sticks its head under the trap, the water flows on top of her head, down into the sink, where it gets consumed. She prefers that to drinking out of the usual sink or the dish. Another cat we had loved drinking directly from the sink tap.

[@jordanvalencia9597]

@@andrewolson5471 Turkish Van love getting in the water, if you have a pool, they'll want to swim in it.

[@avengermkii7872]

I love how he stopped growling when he was in the water bath.

[@totoroisunavailable]

I've had three. Bengals are different. That sound is unmistakable. That growl was "I hate you and all you stand for". But they aren't usually bitey or particularly scratchy. They just NEVER SHUT UP.

[@darlingdame_x187x]

What a sweet precious boy! Absolutely gorgeous.

[@aaronswink8554]

My sister had a Bengal cat for a long time - he was a rescue and lived until he was around 16. We discovered Bengals can be dog-like with favorite toys and fetch. They are such beautiful cats with a playful streak in them!

[@anna_in_aotearoa3166]

Glad your sister & family got to spend such a long time with the cat! They're such a fascinating breed. Have seen some really fun stories of them participating in water sports with family, playing with dogs, doing fetch, and all sorts of other activities more "dog-like" than usual for most felines? Their coat patterns are so beautiful too!

[@aaronswink8554]

@anna_in_aotearoa3166 The whole time she was raised and lived with dogs and she quickly learned how to play and have fun with retrievers and labs. Such a fun cat and such a personality.

[@marinhusky8863]

I knew someone who had 2 of them and walked them with leashes like dogs.

[@kerfluffle3781]

honestly, every cat I've lived with has played fetch and only one of the dogs has

[@waggermama]

Many have Burmese crossed in (the prettiest ones 😊), and Burmese are very playful and dog like. And very noisy (in common with other Asian cat breeds)

[@maryc4311]

I adopted two Bengals from rescue. A mother and a son. The son was a psycho and the mother was as sweet and friendly as could be. They passed a few years ago, one living until 17 and the other until 19. I miss them a lot.

[@bore-aliss]

You must've taken great care of them! They tend to have shorter lives than the average cat.

[@jazzdub4958]

You didn't think about selling them for profit?

[@kingcrafteroderderfahradtu7331]

@@jazzdub4958wth?

[@gustiwidyanta5492]

​​@@jazzdub4958not to be "that guy" but i think selling an adopted, rescued pet is kind of cruel.

[@WhiteTree97]

​@@gustiwidyanta5492keep being poor without the grind mentality

[@Bananies12]

I used to pet sit for a neighbor's Bengal cat, and she was seriously the sweetest cat I've ever encountered. She would come running and leap into your arms, drape herself across your shoulders, and nuzzle your head. All she wanted was love, and she gave it back × 100. She's the only cat my dad has ever liked, since he's a dog person, and he cried (as did we all) when she sadly passed pretty young from cancer 😢

[@robinpriego4453]

🤍🤍🤍🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😇😇😇🐈🐈🐈😭😭😭

[@FrostWolfPack]

She sounded lovely lady sad thing that it was taken so soon.

[@cooliipie]

Bengals are so much sweeter than a typical housecat. I have 3

[@patremagilbert682]

Awe condolences

[@2424rocket]

I’m one of those people that never gets depressed… My first cat died after 18 years and it almost killed me. I literally could not function for a week. It hurt so bad I thought I would never have another pet… Four weeks later I got another cat. It saved me.

[@spitfireGamesVR]

You should see the silver smoke bengals, they have an icy silver tone to their skin and black markings. They are so gorgeous

[@joeyj6808]

What a handsome lad! I am so glad you are so very good at your job, and even more so for your sharing of these beauties with us! Thank you!

[@divachiquita714]

"You're very pretty, please don't hurt me." Is exactly the response I hope I inspire on first meeting people 😂

[@madwhitehare3635]

Same here! I practically roll over! Pathetic really, but that's what life does to ya!

[@Dataciiiiiiiii]

Same

[@LuisLopez2]

As opposed to "You're ugly, I don't care if you hurt me" ? 😂😂

[@saulsainz1806]

loooooool

[@levischorpioen]

Tell me to stay away from you without telling me to stay away from you.

[@mistermazemusic]

Love the pur/growl... He's just a cat that left the engine running 😂

[@joyLoveC]

😂👍🏻

[@Brando56894]

He's new to driving an manual and keeps missing the throw between "happy" and "angry"

[@madonnamotete558]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@unapologeticallyamy9031]

Hahaha he sounds like my cat. He expresses joy and displeasure with the exact same sounds. The ears and fur help me know when he’s not happy.

[@Brando56894]

My parents have a large Tom tabby, he's only about 2.5-3 years old so he's still "a big baby" (he's a good 10-12 pounds). He'll roll around and look at you looking all cute, but when you go to pet him he starts growling but continues with the cuteness act hahaha

[@cossoccocsoc]

Lmao same

[@ShintarufromdA]

My best friend had a cat that would hiss when he was happy. Weirdest dang cat I’ve ever met…

[@Brando56894]

@@ShintarufromdA "I'm so confused about my emotions!" It'd be hilarious if it purred when it was upset/scared.

[@ShintarufromdA]

@@Brando56894 Cats already do that actually! Purring isn’t a uniquely happy behavior. Cats will purr when happy, hungry, upset, or even while dying.

[@SaraSmit-e8w]

What a beautiful cat! - and remarkably well-behaved for his first grooming.

[@JBaxter-pi8oj]

What a gorgeous little doll. Thank you for sharing this sweetie.

[@marysmith2060]

He's handsome. You know kitty was well behaved, when he's invited back.

[@robertshrewsbury5067]

Well, he got your "Please come again." acceptance. Pretty cat. He was humorous in how much he liked the water.

[@zildog]

My bengals literally walk into the shower with me - it's very common for them to enjoy playing with it or bathing in it. But while they do love the water... they HATE the blow dryer!

[@yorkaturr]

You couldn't possibly make this cat any more beautiful. He's like a ray of sunshine in a dark room. Absolutely stunning.

[@Allhailthegreatcatperses]

In the sunlight many of them glitter - it’s one of the amazing aspects of their fur - like golden flecks !

[@keefsmiff]

If it was bigger it would eat your face

[@LeafBoye]

​@@keefsmiffif it was bigger I'd let myself die to such a pretty beast

[@KaymationCreations]

2:35 why does he remind of a seal omg 😭✨

[@caynetheunissen2102]

im a grown ass man but i mighty animal lover and i somehow find this sooo enjoyable thanks sweetheart its a lovely channel. reminds me of watching my daughter with cats.

[@Angichan0]

Alll angy, no bite. xD When he was going back into the tub I was dying. thats so cute

[@cooliipie]

Bengals don't bite 😁

[@carriebishop8838]

Bengals love water. Ours takes a shower with us but if you dare to give her a bath, she gives you a nasty attitude when you try to dry her. She says no thanks, I will do that part myself. After she's mostly dry, she will show up and be loveable to us. She also goes into the carrier the same way. We put her in front of the open door, give her the go inside command, and she goes inside nice and easy. She's also 14 this year and still plays like a kitten.

[@reginaldbowls7180]

Cuuuute ❤

[@adamk.7177]

I got one of them old man cats, same age actually. He's not a bengal but he acts like a kitten just the same

[@victoriafrost5461]

The happy hoodie makes Zues have such a sad face. What an overall beautiful cat. Very mellow

[@EvaValenti]

He’s absolutely beautiful. Very majestic!

[@Just_Pele]

With the happy hoodie on he looks like a baby seal. What a gorgeous bengal boy.

[@marieslabbert6009]

That was not talking. That was a full on growl, but despite all the growling, he never bit or even swotted. He has a wonderful temperament and is absolutely gorgeous. ❣❣❣❣

[@DarrenBill]

Do you have pets?

[@matildas3177]

@@DarrenBill how is this relevant?

[@thelasttaarakian]

He was very obviously scared, the sulking body language, the low growls, the ears… I would not say thats a wonderful temperament.

[@thelasttaarakian]

@@matildas3177 because the person who originally commented seems like they don’t know anything about cats.

[@darlingxschnucki]

You forgot he is Bengal... They are way more vocal than other cat breeds. So he growls were other cats wouldn't already growl.

[@NaquitaRandle]

They look so much like the big danger floofs and I'm obsessed 😅😍

[@bf3164]

Have you ever seen a toyger? They are made to look like tigers. Very beautiful, but extremely expensive

[@NaquitaRandle]

@@bf3164 I haven't! I only ever knew about Bengals. Google, here I come! 😂

[@Kittiesdawn]

Danger floofs? I’m crying….

[@MelissaWilliams74802]

Zeus sounds like he is doing an impression of you when he talks back hahah 😂hahaha

[@thevcountdown9824]

So adorable!!!!

[@Brando56894]

At first I honestly couldn't tell who was growling!

[@caroline..0505]

That might not be an accident. Bengals often try to mimic the sounds other animals make, especially their prey. He might have been mimicking her. Other cat breeds do this too, but I don't remember which ones.

[@thereadersvoice]

I'm reminded of the Predator talking back to Schwarzenegger at the end of the 1987 film, lol! 😆🤣

[@EarthIsFlat456]

​@@Brando56894You can't be serious they sounded very different.

[@user-Natarito]

What a big sweetheart, and so beautiful! That red fur with those green eyes is just gorgeous.

[@michelledml3162]

I love him. GORGEOUS! And although he was voicing his opinion clearly, he didn’t take it to the next level! Such a good boy!!!

[@Merbella]

I have 2 Bengals, and I can tell you the sounds Zues made were warning noises. He was mostly all talk though because he tolerated a lot 😅 Bengals are beautiful and a lot of fun for the right owner. Don't own one if you want a lap cat. They are half dog/half human for life ❤

[@zenyatta5064]

They are beautiful but I do want a lap cat :(

[@Meraidd]

That's the impression I have of Bengals, is that they're active and vocal and more like a dog 😂

[@Meraidd]

​@@zenyatta5064won't get much more of a lap cat than a ragdoll❤

[@Antonia-jy3dh]

I’ve owned 5 Bengals over the years. They love laps but on their own terms. Picking them up though is another story. I have 3 rescues at the mo and all three surprising fight to have laps and cuddles as soon as I sit down. One is also a shoulder cat and would stay there all day if poss.

[@senmage]

My bengal Bjorn's favorite spot is my lap. He will even curl up in my arms under the covers for bed time. He da best

[@YasmineGalenornOfficial]

What a gorgeous kitty. We had a part Bengal baby. Lost her when she was 12, a couple years ago, to an aggressive cancer. She was quite a strange, quirky and sweet girl. They're so pretty but they are oddballs. LOL

[@joyLoveC]

🙁 Sorry about your loss. I lost my dog last year and am still heartbroken

[@trenae77]

My cousin just lost her cat Max - we were never quite sure how old he was, but he was part of the family for over 16 years when her father found him as a stray.

[@joyLoveC]

@@trenae77 They are family. So hard losing them

[@LexYeen]

Such a grumbly cat! You handled Zeus incredibly well, all his body language on screen was _screaming_ "I'm Not Sure About All This" and you did _everything_ right.

[@Planet_Shel]

I really enjoyed bath time watching. So sweet with the little head piece on.

[@angeleyez7942]

Such a beautiful cat. On a side note, your nails always look so pretty in your videos. Please keep these videos coming, it gives people like me so much joy. 💕

[@haristsiras5075]

The way animals trust this woman because of her calmenergy is everything…

[@roanc3709]

He shat himself out of fear. That’s not trusting. And he had no reason to trust, because she saw he was scared and continued anyway. She has many options for animals scared of the blow dryer that don’t involve forcing them to do it until they evacuate their bowels out of fear (which is a fear response that has the purpose of becoming as light as possible to run away from the threat at the top possible speed the body can manage. That’s how scared this poor little thing was)

[@jarofpickles4057]

@@roanc3709 An indoor animal is literally always going to be afraid in a foreign space, especially when their owner isn't there, in the room with them. She can't just stop everything and call the groom finished because the animal is a little bit scared. If the cat was getting violent to display its fear, that would be another thing. She has ended grooms before for that reason.

[@roanc3709]

@@jarofpickles4057 that’s not true. Sure an animal is probably going to be a bit nervous, but this is beyond a bit nervous. This cat was so scared it was showing so terrified submission. It was so scared it was emptying its bowels in preparation to flee. Do you realise how terrified a predator descended from wild cats has to be to switch into prey mode? This is a level of fear beyond getting violent with the groomer and it was completely ignored. Violence is not the only signifier of extreme fear, and a groomer should not decide whether it’s appropriate to continue based only on markers that would put them in danger. She could have stopped the groom, she could have used a different method of drying, as she has done before. She instead chose to continue traumatising the cat until it got so scared it evacuated its bowels to prepare to run for its life (because that is the purpose of that fear response). And lest we forget this is immediately after the disgusting previous video where she continuously tried to brush cats that were from the moment she started to interact with them, very obviously in no state to be groomed, simply to get some hissing footage. Acting like this is a normal level of fear to be expected from an indoor cat at a groomers is ridiculous. The most that should be expected is for the cat to be a little spicy. You seem to be assuming that this is the stage of fear before aggression, but it’s actually a stage long after, where the animal is at a point where it is so scared it is not trying to fight back anymore but rather to appease the source of the fear and prepare to run as fast as it can when it has an opportunity. Ignoring that body language is disgraceful. Putting a video of you ignoring it on KZbin to monetise is disgusting.

[@Kyosumari]

@@roanc3709 You;'ve made up your mind, cast your judgements, and curated a very severe and passionate story that didn't match what i saw in the video. While your understanding of possible animale behaviors isn't entirely incorrect, that doesn't mean that's what we saw. Many household pets will poop just from being put in a carrier and being nervous about going to the vet - this is a normal response that does not always mean they are being traumatized and abused. If this was the case, every pet owner who's ever had a nervous or anxious cat would then be a monster to you. Out of hundred upon hundreds of videos, a cat evacuating itself is very rare. Maybe put down your pitchforks and look at the larger body of evidence. Any time a pet has been so stressed that it's unsafe to continue, Vanessa has stopped, Stopped recording, and then come back and been transparent about the need for that break the entire time. This cat was not showing signs of dangerous stress levels, which can be exhibited in the 'panting' breathing, how they hold their jaw when doing so, sometimes drooling, etc - this is a sign that the cat is so stressed that its dangerous to their health, and has in fact cause Vanessa to halt the process or choose a gentler method. The method she used today was not the high velocity dryer, but instead the box dryer, which is both less aggressive, and gentler on a cat's sensitive skin. This cat in particular seemed to dislike being moved and 'changing tasks' every time he finally got settled in and accepted each step, at the worst, and while your concern is awesome, it's not as bad as you make it out to be, IMO. If you're truly concerned, report and move on, and stop watching. Simple.

[@tylermdaniel]

​@@jarofpickles4057This person you are responding to who is writing walls of text has never worked in any sort of animal care. An animal evacuating themselves in fear is a daily occurrence at a groomer or vet.

[@WittyUsername816]

He sounds like a squeaky door. Also, he really suckered us all in, being so good and then making one real break for freedom!

[@missyzalgo6738]

The kitty was too angy to speak lmao (Guys I was just making a funny joke, don't take it seriously 😅)

[@barbarajoyce6424]

that wasn't growls that was a normal Bengal complaining.

[@missyzalgo6738]

@@barbarajoyce6424 my comment still stands

[@sussudioharvey9458]

Unhappy but his ears and tail gave him away . If really angry ears would be flat and tail violently lashing. But he didn’t even try to fight her. Not only have I had many cats over the decades but worked for a while at a groomers.

[@lotus_flower2000]

@@barbarajoyce6424 No need to put human feelings on cats, he was mad. Alhought I try not use the words angry and mad for cats, as a lot of the time they hiss and grow to defend themselves when they are feeling scared/threatened. A new location and person must be scary for a cat but he stops growling in the water.

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

@@lotus_flower2000 Not sure where you got that @barbarajoyce6424 was attributing human emotions to the kitty any more than you were... And I agree with her - if that kitty were truly angry, you'd have known it. That was just grumbling.

[@deannaallen4670]

Oh my goodness he is stunning! What an absolutely gorgeous kitty! I would love to have a rescue one!

[@lucysin414]

Aw he acts like my Sheldon. Big softie cuddle bug at home but little growls at the vets though rarely swipes if im with his reassuring him with kind words and cuddles. He really is a mummy's boy!

[@TheFryBoxGaming]

The noises he was making was more akin to scared whimpering rather than a growl.

[@roanc3709]

Yeah. It’s disturbing she ignored it and let it get to a point where he pooped out of fear

[@catsareawesomemckinnon3393]

What could she have done to lessen the cats fear?​@@roanc3709

[@queenofnyc5584]

@@roanc3709it’s not that serious it’s over now nothing happened to cat. Humans and babies get scared all the time y’all always making a big deal when it comes to animals they’ll get over it like we do.

[@roanc3709]

@@queenofnyc5584 you can’t explain to a cat things are okay and there’s no danger, plus this level of stress can be physically dangerous for small creatures with little hearts. Also it’s not over, she’s still actively getting money from monetised videos of her being neglectful towards the cats emotional well-being. Her KZbin channel gives her so much money she doesn’t need to charge for grooms anymore, and I bet the ones with a “spicy” cat get her more than usual. Not exactly an incentive to stop bothering a terrified cat when she should, is it?

[@jeffthealpacaisyourdad385]

​@@roanc3709 she didn't ignore it though. Stop making $hit up. She literally said in the video that she wasn't sure what the noise it was making was because she never groomed a cat like it before. Stop trying to give this weird, bull$hit narrative when anyone that watches the video and has common sense knows that she just isn't to familiar with the breed 😂😂

[@AllTheHappySquirrels]

The song of his people is called _I'm Very, Very Angry About All of This!_ What a gorgeous cat!

[@celebgil_silverstar]

Oh those noises! That pattern! Beautiful ❤️

[@DarrenBill]

Do you have pets?

[@celebgil_silverstar]

@@DarrenBill me? Sadly not, I'm disabled and chronically ill and just don't have the energy that pets deserve

[@DarrenBill]

@@celebgil_silverstar you can still have pets

[@TeddieBean]

​@@celebgil_silverstar Me too, I feel this so much

[@validascalescu5089]

Beautiful whiskers..what a beautiful creature 😍

[@plan4life]

Definitely the most beautiful markings I have ever seen on a kitty. I love him!

[@Simtatic]

This has to be one of the best cats to bathe! He was just chillin

[@nancyrea3863]

Beautiful. His face was so adorable with the hoodie on. He really seemed well behaved. Would love to see him in his home setting.

[@AnimeShinigami13]

Bengals are highly intelligent but they also need exercise a lot. You have to give them a lot of training and play. I love that twice zeus is like "nooooo i'm comfy!" once in the water, and again on the towel! I LOVE that this is the one cat that tried to stay in and get back into the bath!!!!! I imagine Mayonaise sitting back and grumbling "OMG YOU WEIRDO!!"

[@samsirur]

We have been watching your videos forever and waited and waited to see a bengal on here. We have two and they are the sweetest (naughty as hell but so sweet).

[@elizabethannferrario7113]

I have two Bengals and he is not angry he is just talking to you , he enjoys water but you just need too let let him settle and he will settle and love it it’s because he does not know you that’s all ! Bless him ! Mine are grey . And are really soft and compassionate they both love us both but I must say one of them love my husband more than me he adores him ! Where as the the other loves me ! So I think we both are equally loved !!! But they are energetic and talkative ! My regards liz x

[@tavali2097]

I've had 2 bengals and they are indeed more vocal and enjoy water more. They are intelligent cats but are a joy to have. I miss them deeply

[@dannab9503]

Love the "Please Come Again" at the end.

[@johnle6543]

Never seen a Bengal cat on this channel, but I've seen them on other YT channels and they're high energy and active.

[@jpd9415]

WOW YOU DID SO GOOD! Im very impressed and pleased.

[@lindamiller3539]

I wish I lived near you so I could bring my male cat for grooming and nail clipping. You are so kind to all the animals you groom.

[@Kayra-r9e]

Oh, what a beautiful, glossy, green-eyed cat 💖 He's such a joy to watch and he doesn't appear particularly stressed - maybe a bit miffed. Thank you for the video, Vanessa!

[@nilawarriorprincess]

Thanks. I didn't know her name. Vanessa's such a great name. Only the coolest girls were named Vanessa when I was growing up.

[@Joey245]

Oh my goodness, he's like an itty bitty leopard! We have a Bengal who belongs to a neighbor that roams around sometimes, Zeus here sounds just like her

[@JaniceWithTheTarlovCysts]

I always love the way you say "hello?" when you come up to their carrier.

[@DarrenBill]

Do you have pets?

[@JaniceWithTheTarlovCysts]

@@DarrenBill My cat passed away in 2011 and I haven't had the heart to rescue another.

[@DarrenBill]

@@JaniceWithTheTarlovCysts so sorry about that

[@DarrenBill]

@@JaniceWithTheTarlovCysts where are you from?

[@JaniceWithTheTarlovCysts]

@@DarrenBill 🇨🇦 the Niagara Region

[@theskeletonsskeletons9495]

...his lil' otter face in the happy hoodie. Too cute. 🐾

[@petermoroz6556]

Got me 2 Bengals both 9yrs old. One exactly in the video posted and a charcoal coloured one also. Very distinct personality, never a dull moment around my house..

[@RaniAndSaaya]

As a Bengal owner, yes they are extremely vocal. When our kitty was only three months old she was able to bellow so loud it sounded like another animal was in the house! She has an even wider range of sounds now, including chittering when she hunts(which our other cat tries to imitate, but it sounds like squeals instead of a wildcat hunting like Rani) And yeas they love water! Rani has always been curious and she loves to play in water. At one point we had to do some work on some pipes under the bathtub and she went under to listen to the water as it went through the pipes. As far as I know bengals are very good pets and very loving and playful. In Rani’s case, she’s not a cuddly cat, but she does have periods of time where she is fiercely affectionate and she’s very attached to us!

[@Pinkfrosting962]

I work from home and you’d think it’s my dog barking that would get me in trouble but nope, he’s quiet as a mouse and my cat is bellowing so loud people on the phone will be like, “I can hear your kid your kid crying” 😂😅 and I’m like, “that’s just my cat” 😂😂

[@martinmiller77]

Mine likes to cuddle a good amount only after getting all the playout, though.

[@Seahawkess]

Zeus and you make me miss my Bengal rescue. His best friend was a neighbor’s bull terrier, visiting doe and her fawns and my Guinea pigs.

[@anna_in_aotearoa3166]

Thank you for sharing your memories of your cat! That sounds awesome, and very in-line with what I've seen from the other Bengals their owners have shared online... Very playful and prone to getting into mischief with friends of other species? 😄 Sorry to hear he has passed away - you must have some amazing moments to remember with all his neighborhood animal buddies.

[@Seahawkess]

Thank you, Anna, he loved walking around outside wearing his harness and leash making friends with everyone he met! I do miss my boy❤

[@tammydriver5759]

I can just see him in one of those small plastic paddling pools, parked in the shade, chilling out on a warm summer's day.

[@ronsamborski6230]

Going to the water park, with the fountains and water slides! Or on a boogie board in the surf pool. Just imagine that! 🐈‍⬛

[@t.michaelbodine4341]

What a beautiful baby. That coat is amazing. Submarine kitty!

[@lisatruhett5555]

Whiskers for days!! Beautiful cat!! ❤ The water thing blows my mind! 😂

[@Y.G.-ej7lm]

The Happy Hoody makes Zeus look like a baby seal, even more so when he's in the tub. 😻

[@Alyeska23]

All things considered, Zeus was a pretty well behaved boy. I loved seeing him happy in water.

[@karmagirl314]

He's all growl, no meow.

[@DarrenBill]

Do you have pets?

[@paolorossi8470]

@@DarrenBill She has a cat named Karma.

[@DarrenBill]

@@paolorossi8470 where can I get it

[@lotus_flower2000]

@@DarrenBill why do you keep asking people that. The bengal is mad/scared here. Most cats are at the groomers, its normal

[@matildas3177]

@@DarrenBill how is this relevant?

[@Ken-zx4ui]

oh my god his eyes...they could melt any frozen heart

[@lizkrafft4343]

Love watching this lady!! Great video! 😍

[@llchapman1234]

Zeus: I'm going to loudly protest everything Also Zeus: Except the bath. Bath Time Rocks! 😂

[@miketeeveedub5779]

Me: "Bengals are nice, maybe I'll get one" Checks Bengal kitten prices Me: "Uh, maybe not. I don't want a mortgage for a pet."

[@benu_bird]

$1500-3000! Oof!

[@rudebega1494]

There are many bengal-specific breed rescues, hybrids have grown massively in popularity and are often surrendered to shelters because their behavior can be a crapshoot-as you’d expect when you hybridize wild and domestic animals. 😕 Don’t get one just because they’re pretty (they are!) but they’re also essentially exotic pets. They have incredibly high energy needs and prey drives and may not behave 100% like a domestic cat.

[@JH-zr8lo]

They r hi maintenance cats, very athletic, like high spots, need enrichment and very intelligent & social.

[@rosbar4752]

@@JH-zr8lo You mean like a husky?

[@rudebega1494]

@@rosbar4752 more like a wolfdog. Bengals are part Asian Leopard Cat.

[@VampireTas]

With the happy hoodie and in the bath tub, Zeus looks like a Seal...LOL... He is so darn cute! 😂

[@sherrywilliams409]

Zeus is the most beautiful cat I’ve ever seen! But that growl is ferocious! And I’m always curious as to what color your nails will be with each video. lol They are always so pretty!

[@laurarosso6188]

I was hoping you had a bengal grooming video and I found it. So pleased to see you masterly handle Mr Zeus, even if he was a little nervous the whole time.

[@TheCarnivoreSoprano]

He is by far the most beautiful cat I've ever seen ❤

[@GenieY23]

He is gorgeous! From what I've seen Bengals are usually thinner, but him being of a larger size makes him more gorgeous. And those eyes! I'm in love.

[@Destros2ndone]

compared to the two before, he's an angel ^^ such a beauty also

[@ronsamborski6230]

No Hawaiian shirt for Zeus! 👍🏼

[@Curtis1984]

Excellent video. I love your methods and tools, you are a hard and skillful worker 👍

[@DaRkHoRsE-_-]

New sub here. I have absolutely learned so much from your channel. Your energy and expertise is above snd beyond. The pets know you are helping them♥️🔥🔥♥️🤩

[@nicoletrowbridge5006]

My goodness, he is gorgeous! He looks like a Bengal Coat Variant of the cat from the Video Game "Stray" and I am absolutely here for it!

[@karentennis8755]

Bless his heart, what a sweetheart !!

[@talyamollman]

My favorite part of each video (with a crate/kennel) is when she says "Goodbye" 😂

[@jeno264]

Bengal! So beautiful, and quite a distinctive attitude 💖💖

[@sherylbartlett3871]

Wow Vanessa, what a gorgeous cat and he even likes the bath! This video was exciting to watch. - Thanks for sharing😊. God bless..❤

[@PamelaVidler]

I've had cats all my life and I've never had one of these. He is GORGEOUS!!! I love how he sat in the tub of water. Seems to have a good personality. If I didn't have so many cats now (9), I'd get one of those. All mine are rescues and pretty much run my house.

[@macaronsncheese9835]

Bengals from responsible breeders are crazy expensive even by purebred kitty standards, and rescues are often more wild in their temperament. They're lovely cats to my knowledge, but very unusual in terms of their temperament and needs, definitely a "research before you take one in" breed.

[@Draedaja]

Oh my gosh he's pretty! And the suspense was real, lol

[@judgebearist]

To clarify "leopard ancestry": their recent wild ancestors are Prionailurus bengalensis, the small "leopard cats," not Panthera pardus, the big leopards!

[@cooliipie]

"Asian leopard cat"

[@decomposedcorpse5186]

@@cooliipie She didn't add cat, so I'm not sure who you're quoting here.

[@Shawn_the_Protogen]

Beautiful cat. Definitely a sassy boy, it was adorable how he wanted back in the tub.

[@royalrebel8380]

Bengal cats are so pretty! You are so lucky to get to work with one!