6 Things Only Tuxedo Cat Owners Understand

[@617dreese]

I have a tuxedo cat named Oscar. He is 20 years old and an indoor cat. He's still very active and still eats a lot. Oscar came to us as a stray in 2002 and one year old at the time. He is the best cat that ever had.

[@lilbabynbayoungboy]

That’s nice to hear is he still alove

[@haley6704]

my tuxedo cat is named baby. she is 1

[@Eatin_Dinner]

May you have him for another 20 years. 😻

[@lpushl]

My tuxedo cat is 3 years old his name it mittens because he his paws are white

[@thamanig9289]

So the energy will never die down...okay, I understand now lol. My baby's name is Skylar...she is such a bundle of laughter, love and warmth. Can't imagine life without her. She's 9 months old

[@fayprivate7975]

I’ve had several tuxedo cats. They all fit into the boxes you described. Our current black and white little guy is a rescue. He ended up in our yard, crying. It was in February. He was cold, hungry and a mess. We live in the Arkansas Ozarks, where the land is stony and rocky. His little feet were dry and cracked. We took him in, fed him and nursed him with a lot of TLC. We brought him to our vet and had him neutered, chipped, full dental check up and tooth protective coating. He was treated for fleas and worms. He got everything he needed. He bonded with us very fast. He wanted to be near us all the time. He got his own bedroom so we could close the door and protect our other resident cat from diseases until we had him tested. It’s been 2 1/2 months since he joined us. We named him Luke Stonewalker. He’s wonderful. Vet said he was 5 years old but we don’t believe that’s correct. He’s tiny and he is just like a kitten. He acts like a kitten and plays like a kitten. He talks almost constantly. He’s adorable. AND he’s very smart! He started studying our house from the day one. Everything was new to him. He would look at the fridge, or the stove or some other item and watch with 100 % attention as we used these things. You could see his brain taking it all in. He’s awesome! He is very happy and so are we!

[@daisymaefrench4041]

It sounds like you love your cats as much as I love mine. Thanks for taking Luke in and giving him a good home. It will come back to you in good luck and good health for the rest of your life.

[@ThinMints-hp1ji]

Holy shit bro why so long

[@LFortune]

@@ThinMints-hp1ji ....you're having trouble reading?

[@lisabona7978]

Wonderful story! Enjoy the love he brings to your home. 🐱😻

[@KittyMama61]

We used to take our Animals to All Creatures Veterinary Hospital at Midway. They are lovely, and the veterinarian is so gentle.

[@magdalenakimmel9508]

Our sweet tuxedo cat, Stella, is 7 years old. We met her when she was a year old at our local Humane Society. All of the other kitties were sleeping in their litter pans; Stella was sitting there watching every move we made. Our eyes met and she slowly placed her left paw on the glass that separated us. I knew immediately that I had just been adopted by this beautiful creature. She is so smart and sweet. And so very loved.

[@hannover5551]

I’ve had Ernie for 13 months now. When I stop breathing from sleep apnea, he taps me on my cheek too wake me up. My best buddy indeed.

[@lucysphotosfromar]

YOU MUST SEE A DOCTOR AND GET SET UP WITH A C PAP MACHINE. DON'T STRESS ERNIE LIKE THAT.

[@hannover5551]

@@lucysphotosfromar I hear ya. I’ve tried the machine. Too uncomfortable. I’ve had some success with gargling sea salt before I go to bed.

[@gigimoore3738]

​​@@hannover5551 I've seen where they have an implant type device for that issue now. Please ask your Doctor about "Inspire", so Ernie can get his rest too. 😊 Here's a video to explain how it works. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5fTXmeedqeigLM

[@JudiIvey]

You need medical treatment from a sleep specialist for sleep apnea. Your life literally depends on it. I have sleep apnea, and it takes time and patience to get used to the CPAP but it is definitely worth it. It will save your life. Please give it another chance. ❤

[@roslyntrotter5025]

@@hannover5551 hi my son had trouble with his machine but he tryed ones with diferent masks untill he found a mask that worked for him when he did it really helped him to have the machine might be worth asking if you can try some other masks

[@RebelJones-wg7vz]

One can never know how different and truly special these cats are until they have one. You can't own a tuxedo cat, its a partnership, a friendship built on the foundation of mutual love and respect.

[@northcackalacky4694]

Well said 👏 👌

[@richardmatthews3522]

I also agree with you. You can't own a tuxedo cat. I have two and they both pretty much own me lol. They are the queens in the house. I also have 2 simeese cats but my tuxedo cats are very intelligent. My oldest tuxedo cat that I've had besinse 4 weeks is my best friend. She goes to bed beside me every single night and my other tuxedo kitten is only 2 months old and got her when she was 6 months as a stray. She sleeps at the foot of my bed every night. My simese cats prefer to sleep in there beds lol.

[@lyv8627]

In a nutshell 🤍

[@maryvetters7991]

My tuxedo cat loves kisses and loves to sleep with a blanket over her legs every night or she won't sleep

[@kimmacdonald8489]

We had a tuxedo cat named Clifton, he was 18 years old when he passed away. He was a beautiful cat, he had a lovely personality. Rest In Peace Clifty ❤️❤️

[@vin4518]

He’s watching over you up there. Losing a cat or any pet is a terrible experience, all my love go’s out to you ❤️❤️

[@paisleybabee]

💗🐾

[@d.s.burnett1324]

❤ 😢

[@oreo12ification]

❤❤❤

[@carmichael2359]

I'm an old cat lady, and I've had several cats over the years, including 2 Tuxies, Sneakers and Mila. They ARE different from any other cat type I've ever had! Intelligent? Yup, even more so than lots of people I've known! 😂 The best companions in the world.

[@2424rocket]

Smarter than most people I’ve known? That’s hysterical because it’s true. My cat would never vote for Donald Trump.

[@BuildinWings]

I can testify that tuxes are bright. I've had 6 cats now, the 2 tuxes were *BY FAR* the most curious, resourceful, and responsive to verbal info.

[@gwennblau8371]

I adopted my tuxedo cat from a shelter. I spent 3 days choosing a cat and could not resist him coming to me each time I entered the room he was in. I named him Tucker because on our way home, he snuggled in my lap all tucked in and purring. It’s 5 years later and he still needs his hugs.

[@sharonforbes162]

I have a ten year old tuxedo female cat named Beanie. She is somewhat smaller than the average tuxedo cat, she only weighs about 8 to 10 lbs. She is an indoor cat, and loves to take naps on my lap. She is full of love, she has been with me through two life threatening illnesses and has definitely helped me through it all. 😺🧡

[@Ketamineman]

I have a 3 year old tuxedo named beanie she’s about 15lbs tho her dad was a 15lb full blood maincoon lol

[@sofiaguilherme3436]

I have a 9 months old tuxedo cat named Kiara. She is very playful, active and likes playing with other cats even if the other cats don't really like her :(

[@marysuffle3833]

Fantastical!!

[@maryellenoleary2721]

My boy is named Charlie. So bright and curious about everything. Smarter than the average cat. He saved me from loneliness.

[@robinholbrook6576]

My little Tuxie, Figaro, has been a saving grace since I survived what was supposed to have been a fatal pulmonary embolism right before Covid came! He sleeps on top of my tummy every night and is never far from me. We adore each other!!!

[@junosynth]

I have a female named Charly. Lol. Based on Charlie or Charly from Firestarter book.

[@diamondstud322]

My tuxedo cat was named Gable, who passed at 19. He was super smart, he could open any door other than a sliding door., and loved to hunt birds and bugs. RIP Gable ❤

[@brandypaz1156]

Mine open windows that arnt latched all the way. Also love to bust put screens

[@marywalker7689]

I have a tuxedo. Cat name Logan he is smart come when call and his favorite dish is shrimp ❤

[@keila8762]

My sister lived at a first floor apartment and I used to climb the balcony when I was a kid. At some point, I got locked out. My sweetheart actually pushed her head on the door handle to let me in!! I was gesturing towards it for like 5 minutes. She would always bring me mice from the neighbourhood too. My heart breaks for her every time

[@Svasiii]

Ive just now learned mine was a tuxedo, she was truly different from any other cat i'd seen, gentle, social, and a very respectful girl, we had to put her down around 2 months ago due heart failure, she was 16, and i miss my girl everyday

[@rileycoyote8275]

We have twelve tuxedo cats, (two pregnant sisters were abandoned in our neighborhood) they're all hilarious, brilliant and amazing. After the babies were born, we were going to rehome the kittens, but we fell in love with them and decided to keep them. One of the best decisions we've ever made.

[@brucejeric6701]

Yes. Exactly as we did many years ago. Took 8 babies in the house we found outside in 3 different litters plus all thd strays that have ever showed up on our farm. One of the best parts of our lives. I fixed 16 strays one year. After that things slowed down in this rural neighborhood which is good. Now many have died and we are down to 5 in the house and 2 outdoors. We are in our 70’s and worry so about not outliving them. My biggest fear!!!!

[@brucejeric6701]

Forgot to mention all were tuxedo cats. Years ago that’s all that were born in this area. There was one big tuxedo male that ruled the neighborhood. Took me many years to catch and fix. Kind of sorry I did because it took something out of him and he didn’t survive long in the wild. He was around for years getting all females pregnant. Then it was less than a year after he was fixed anx he was gone

[@karinaalmuls59]

Tazz is extremely intelligent, suffers from severe anxiety (he’s a rescue) but is affectionate and loving towards me. He avoids everyone else. He loves “helping” when I’m busy sorting cupboards or drawers. He’s adorable.

[@mystardustlife]

My tuxedo cat's name is Doctor Watson and he'll be 8 in May. He doesn't act like other senior cats I've met. Just as playful as he was at 1 year old. I've never seen a cat be as curious as him, so I'm sure he makes his namesake proud. We started calling him Detective Inspector instead of Doctor just because he wants to know what every one is doing and what every sound is. He's a sweetheart!

[@veronicaoliveiro6367]

8 is quite young actually. Not even mid age. Good news is you will have him for many many years more.

[@RickAP]

We have a Tuxedo Cat, he's 17 years old, his name is Oreo, we sometimes call him OREODORY. He's the family royalty, very social, sometimes a curmudgeon. Everyone loves him

[@cq9882]

My Ms Lily will be 17 this year. I rescued her, but in reality she rescued me. I cannot imagine a day or night without her. When I was in hospital a few times, my neighbours looked after her. I could not ever consider boarding her. She trusts me so much, I am her life and she is mine. I am very Lucky. 🌸🐾🌸🐾

[@brucejeric6701]

Exactly how we feel about all our cats and our one dog. They are our life’s and ours theirs.

[@mnardo2112]

Our tuxedo cat named Mitzi turned 16 this year. In addition to being a black and white tuxedo she has a “kitler” white mustache. She is definitely one of the smartest cats that I have had. She has always been very loyal to me and always stares at me with loving eyes. When I work out in the yard she always keeps me company or if I am down the hill in the back yard and I call her she will come running down the hill to join me and then follow me back up. She is a special kitty.

[@terrypatterson1575]

My albert has a mustache too perfect one looks like a bow tie...awsome

[@terrypatterson1575]

🖤🤍🖤🤍

[@Coh33d]

My tux’s name is Mitzi too! She’s 11

[@liquidsleepgames3661]

Ah the "kilter" my tuxedo also has one.

[@lenol0315]

Had a tux girl for 21 years i miss her every day😿

[@Svasiii]

Sorry, ik the feel:(

[@josephsheranda]

Point #7: They are bat s#it crazy. I've had two and both of them were lovable but quite unpredictable. Both of them could defy gravity like no other cats I've ever seen. One could run down the drapes as fast as it could run up. The other was known to run sideways across the kitchen cabinets in order to jump up to the top of the refrigerator. As this video says, DO NOT get a tuxedo unless you are prepared for a cat with LOTS of energy. They are also very intelligent and empathetic animals.

[@beeninthisfandomlongerthan9500]

This is true lol

[@tonilee1013]

This made me laugh 😂 mine tries to climb walls lol

[@johnmcmurray1912]

Holy crap, mine never stops!

[@trent3872]

I had a Tux named Sylvester, i know, real imaginative name, anyway i agree, he was as " different" as any cat ive had lol. Loved him though, he is buried in my cat memorial cemetery with all my other furry friends.

[@putsie1974]

I sometimes refer to my young tuxedo (Echo) as "Satan" lol. He has MORE than earned the name 😂

[@katuk8173]

I had a Tuxedo cat for 19 years. He was a neighbours cat but chose me as his human and refused to go home ever again. He was so funny and was a TV addict! He was very clever and a mummy’s boy.x

[@Lalapoo11]

Imagine the neighbour sued you for stealing the cat

[@katuk8173]

@@Lalapoo11 the neighbours didn’t fight for him at all. They just packed up and left one day and left the cat behind.

[@Lalapoo11]

@@katuk8173 ik, I said ‘imagine’

[@keathgraham2742]

Our tuxedo cat, Dudley, lived to be 21 years old. He had so much personality. A couple years after his passing, a friend's cat had kittens and offered us of them. We were surprised to find it was also a tuxedo cat. We expected his mannerisms to be the same as our other cat but they couldn't be more different. Both have/had extraordinary intelligence and high intelligence.

[@nickycampbell6711]

🎉

[@IskraTheCat123]

To add to high intelligence... Whenever my brother plays his Xbox, when my cat wants attention from him she goes up to the Xbox, brushing against it making it turn off. A very intelligent way to get more attention 😅🧠

[@carolburger7252]

I have a 20 yr old female tuxedo cat named Hazel. She is so smart, and acts like a child rather than a cat. She's been spayed, and always an indoor cat. She's always been healthy and active. She's slowing down due to her age but rips through to he house come sundown! She really is a special friend.

[@garciedarling]

I adopted Casper , a beautiful tuxedo kitty,from our local shelter 3 weeks ago, and quickly discovered he'd been misnamed...I renamed him to Romeo, as he is such a lover boy.Hes 18# and on a diet.Hes very smart, talkative and very dog-like, follows me around the house.He has the most beautiful and soft coat which I really enjoy petting.He never hid coming to a new home, is very outgoing at the vet, purrs when I cut his nails.He quickly made his way into my heart. Hes brought me so much love and companionship..I love him dearly and would get another in the future.

[@laurabagley6272]

Not lot long after I'd had my 18 year old calico cat Cricket put to sleep, a little Tuxedo kitten set up housekeeping on my patio. Took me weeks to be able to get near enough to pick her up and bring her in. She's almost a year old now. She's definitely on track with the descriptions in this video. She's now my best friend and goes everywhere I go. I should have named her "Shadow" 😊

[@deannaphillips3461]

What did you name her?

[@laurabagley6272]

@@deannaphillips3461 Ivy 😊

[@carolbryden9878]

My tux was so noisy at the adoption agency that I had to pay attention to her. Brightest ever. Taught her to meow on cue. :“ if your happy and you know it say meow”. We ( 3 ) read : the spider and the fly”

[@carolbryden9878]

Every night. Totally funny to watch a cat pay attention to a story. If she knows I am not watching her she will sneak out of the yard. More than coincidence at this point. She is every thing described. And more. Named her Marin after our once female Colorado symphony conductor. She doesn’t pay attention to music just everything else. Huge vocabulary. Talks all the time to me. ❤

[@brucejeric6701]

I had a sweet Shadow once. A female tuxedo.

[@kimgage6597]

My Blade, my tux, left us last year, just before his 18th birthday, he was diabetic for 2.5 years and I think I was not a good cat-mommy by letting him get to 15# (which I think resulted in his diabetes). BUT, he was THE BEST cat I have ever had, right up until the end, SO intelligent, really understood what I was saying and "did" what he was told, obedient and easily trained, played catch and retrieved like a dog, and slept by my side for nearly 18 years with his head on my pillow. He never was an outside cat and was completely content inside with his "litter sister". She just left us recently, just short of 19 YO. I miss my "kids" so much, I am just surfing to look at others' cats, to satiate my cat-cravings.. this is the first time I haven't had a cat and I love them so much. If you don't have a cat, I highly recommend a tux. Thanks for listening and sharing your stories for me to enjoy vicariously.

[@TheVictoriaMakeup]

I’m so sorry for your loss:( I’m glad you got to have long happy years with them i know they must’ve loved you so much I hope you can heal and get more babies to love❤️

[@tiffanidotcom]

One morning my mom and I saw a tuxedo baby next to our house. She said the cat was crying all night under her window. It's been a year later and I'm in love with my baby boy Oreo. He's my 5th child lol 🥰❤️

[@sandysmith7507]

Just adopted my first ever. So playful and affectionate. Purrs alot. 71 years old and I am hooked.

[@camikelly2356]

I have a tuxedo cat named Bobo. He’s very sweet, playful, meows, and purrs a lot. He’s also very smart, too. My favorite kind of cat is a tuxedo cat.

[@IrishHndGrenade]

My tuxie (Bella-profile pic) just turned 14 yesterday. I’ve had her since she was a baby. She’s the most snuggly, loving, goofy little girl. She still plays like she’s a kitten but always knows when I need a good cuddle too! 🖤🤍

[@thamanig9289]

Our baby Skylar is 9 months and it feels like she's been here forever. My husband has had more than 21 cats in his life but also he says he has never had one like Skylar. A day does not pass that we don't have a nice laugh from the things she does lmao. She is theeee best ❤.

[@susangood1941]

I adopted my tuxedo from the HS @ 9 weeks of age. Clark has the most innate sense of communication of any cat I have known. He melts my heart , makes me laugh and keeps me on my toes!

[@jaceek2030]

We adopted a tuxedo cat 3 months ago. About 1 wk after we brought her home she got so sick. Turned out she still had Coccidia her original owner thought was cured. 3 vet visits, 5 meds later shes finally well! She’s strictly indoor, but has her own catio. She’s definitely smart; shes also needy, stubborn, playful, sleeps in some crazy positions including on my chest. She also rules our house.

[@Angie2343]

My cat Pishi died yesterday by euthanization. She was a tuxedo cat. She was the princess/queen of the whole house.

[@jaceek2030]

@@Angie2343 I’m so very sorry about your Pishi. Our 1st cat was almost 19 when we had to make the awful choice to let her cross the Rainbow Bridge. I said I’d never have another. It took 13 yrs, but I am so happy we adopted our Tuxedo cat.

[@Angie2343]

@@jaceek2030 😢

[@Alaska-Jack]

My tux cat is Blackjack and he’s amazing. Loving, loyal and greets me at the door when I come home. Best kitty 🐈‍⬛ I’ve ever met.

[@Kerousmac]

Soooo funny. Our Tuxedo, stray turned indoor only is also "Blackjack" named after the antique gum brand, LOL! Once we found out he's a male, I changed it to just "Jack" as homage to my favorite author, Jack Kerouac 🐾💗

[@bettyhouk8727]

We also have a TUXEDO CAT (Sylvester)or rather he has us ! Found him last year (2021 ) a kitten ,starving,sick eyes and nose all matted ! My daughter took him to the vet for shots and medical attention ! The vet said the cat was about 4 weeks old and not to get attached as the kitten may not live ! But Love ❤️ food 🍲 and medicine, now he is intelligent and adorable 🥰

[@carlosscuyugan2575]

I so love our tuxedo cat. He is so smart, affectionate, and the best personality of all the pets I had in the past. I just hope he stays with us for a long time.

[@IntrepidFraidyCat]

We have a tuxedo cat named Ruby. I happened to glimpse a black fuzz ball on the side of the main 4 lane street in town. I did a U-turn and went back to see if it was indeed a tiny kitten. She was so small and a bit banged up but she's grown into the sweetest cat. She's 4 years old now and is besties with my son.

[@iraguzzardo1788]

I have three cat boys and my tuxedo boy Odie makes me laugh constantly he has such a unique way of expressing himself even though I’m a sucker for all cats I’m a little obsessed with my tuxedo 😅😂 ❤️

[@debbiegoodwin760]

I rescued my tuxedo cat from the animal shelter two years ago, and his age was 2 when I got him. His given name was Otis. I renamed him Odie. I love that we have the same name for our Tuxedo cat. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@manestage5403]

I just got a tuxedo cat a day ago. He’s so precious. It breaks my heart to know that tuxedo cats are some of the least adoptable. They’re beautiful. Edit: least adopted, is what I meant!

[@ITS_rhina]

I got one for free he’s a kitten

[@ninaa3554]

Same

[@goodsamaritan8417]

How are they some of the least adoptable?

[@ITS_rhina]

@@goodsamaritan8417 because their expensive and are the most aggressive ( but mine int aggressive to me most of the time)

[@davidbaker7892]

Why are they expensive?

[@liliasgordon3565]

I had two tuxedo cats Sox and Jessie. Jessie was a wee rescue - she had been abandoned on a bus. Sox was the kitten of a pregnant female rescued from a colony living under an old building. What lucky finds they were and how lucky was I to share my life with them. I loved them with all my heart and was heartbroken when they died. Like the tuxedo cats of other respondents my Sox was long lived being over 18 when he passed. Tuxedo cats are great and if you get the chance to own one do not pass them by.

[@julieclaeren486]

I have a tuxedo cat named Socks❤ He's incredibly sweet, super smart, and mischievous when he's feeling frisky. Love him with all my heart!

[@jeanielowe3246]

My tuxedo cat is all of these things. I adopted her last year at the local Humane Society in my town. She was only 2 months old and she will be 2 years in January. She's really been a blessing for me. 💕

[@robinmann8630]

My tuxedo Sammy appeared on my porch about a year and a half ago, and the dogs took to him right away, unlike most strays that come around. He is beautiful, sweet, friendly, and playful. I am in a wheelchair, and he lays on my lap and when the dog is near Sammy and I both pat him on the back. It cracks me up every time.

[@crmatlockIII]

I have a Tuxedo cat named Tucker. I feed the homeless cats on my street. Tucker was just a kitten when he showed up at my door. He stood out not only by his "tux" but also by his demeanor. Tucker, like the other felines, would approach me and meow but he would do so more vigorously. We quickly established a friendship, and in December I decided to adopt him. Tucker closely fits the resemblance of the image of a tuxedo feline portrayed in the video. He's very personable, affectionate, and intelligent. He has also grown very quickly. We're great pals!

[@ryanwood3753]

3 adopted cats, black,orange tabby and a tuxedo as the youngest .all 3 different personalities but my tuxie is is a mixture of the other 2. Smart,intelligent and loving. I was a dog person but now we’re a cat family.

[@AnjellaBenz]

I adopted my tuxedo cat when she was two years old. She's now five. I named her Angel ✨ Tuxedo cats are unique with their personality and ways. Mine can be a bit of a diva especially when she wants things her own way. She loves grooming herself a lot, observing people and watching through the window as she's an indoor cat. She loves to cuddle a lot so I call her my cuddle cat 🥰

[@KittyMama61]

Our tuxedo cat was the love of our lives. He lived to be 20 years old, and we still miss him so much. We dubbed him Frederick the Eccentric, because of his quirky personality. We now have a small female tuxedo, who apparently chose us as her hoomans. She was feral and just decided to take up residence one day. I can't help but think Freddy had something to do with that. 🐈‍⬛

[@bonnievalls5037]

❤️

[@paulbahen5882]

I can confirm their patience with kids. I have 2 of these beautiful cats and they are the most docile friendly cats i have ever known. The kids dress them up....carry them around the house and they just take it. I have always taught my kids to be gentle and respectful towards them and to respect their feelings. My kids belong to one of them and he will climb the bunk bed ladder to sleep beside my oldest kid.

[@SkolZone]

Our tuxedo cat can be extremely needy and very playful. He is about 8 weeks old right now

[@chefvaughn601]

We have a super unique, pretty, intelligent, and naughty female tuxie, we named her 'Catie'. She looks like a male tuxie cat that is very noticeable yet prominent. She has got black mustache. We don't know her age because when we moved here to our new house, she was always passing around the house and sometimes coming in to look for food until we decided to pet her. She's an abandoned cat. I guess she came from a good and rich family. She's neat and know how to use everything inside our house. She doesn't eat rice and ordinary cat food. She likes everything's wet (food). We have so many things to tell about her esp. some things that we never expect to a cat could do... Well, thanks for sharing your great videos. Will watch more and learn...

[@paisleybabee]

Stash has been with me since birth ❤He was born on my birthday and will be 13 in two days 🐾 He has always been smart and sassy and an absolute sweetheart His health is delicate these days 🙌

[@johnruiz5385]

'Solovino' my Tux-Boy is a very special cat, he wakes me up in the morning even if I don't want to..

[@thamanig9289]

My Skylar knows the time my alarm goes off and if I snooze, she will come pat my face gently and if I ignore she will cry in my ear hahaha

[@taraclarke6850]

My tuxedo cat named Sgt. Becker is everything described in this video.💕Feral at the start it only took 1/2 hr for him to come meet me. The Sarge does high fives, sits up, lays down & given I’ve only had dogs before it’s been quite a pleasure to learn cats can be “eager to please” too.👏Sarge is a sweet character and very popular at the vet’s clinic too. 🐈‍⬛👏💕 Thanks for the insights on these clever monkeys.👍👌👏

[@d.t.9367]

We loved our tuxedo, Checkers. He was such a sweetie & we miss him so,so much.😥😥

[@marylousherman5471]

My long haired tuxedo boy, Indiana, had a white mustache and a seriously long set of whiskers. He was very quick with his paws but was never interested in hunting mice, just liked sitting in a favorite spot in the yard in the evening and then would talk a lot about it after coming in for the night. He passed peacefully a few months ago, in his 19th year.

[@emyleebott2640]

I have 8 cats. Only one of them is a tuxedo, her name is Piper. She learned how to open our interior doors only a week after we moved into our new home. We had to go around and put child locks on everything and change our door handles so she couldn't get into rooms that had dangerous things in them like my plants. But she is definitely smarter than all my other cats. She is very athletic and built solid compared to my other cats. She is friendly and warms up to new people quickly. But she's also very independent and doesn't snuggle as much as our other cats.

[@PurdyNapps]

I had a tuxedo cat named Chloe. I was told Chloe was a girl but the vet cleared that up quickly 🤣. I tried to give him other names but he only responded to Chloe. Chloe was all boy and loved to fetch bottle caps and kick them back to me. If I was upset he’d comfort me and if I had monthly cramps he’d lay where the pain was and his warmth made it all go away. He’s truly missed.

[@Kerousmac]

That's the same story w/ours!!!! Only the opposite sex mistake. We now have a wonderful little guy named Jack ❤🐾😆

[@aliciasanders855]

I've had 2 tuxes. My first was Leroy. She was named after the street I lived on in college. She was the most fabulous cat ever. Moved from Brooklyn to San Francisco with her famous crooked smile. She made cat lovers wherever she walked or sat. I will always miss her. Someone once said having a cat was bringing a little bit of the wild into your life. We should all be so lucky.

[@BigLisaFan]

Our cat got the name of Henry in the wild. When Henry got sick, Henry went to the vet. There we found out Henry was a female. She is an indoor cat now but still called Henry.

[@robertacolarette1594]

We have a tuxedo called Chloe. I’ve always loved the fact that her black and white markings on her face are perfectly symmetrical. One thing we’ve always said is she behaves just like a dog. She’s not aloof or reserved at all like most cats. Even though she’s a senior now she’s just as active as ever. She’s still active to the point of following me around the house all day and wanting to interact or play with me or anyone who’s in the house. If we have a repairman in the house, she goes right up close to see what they’re doing. This behavior was not what I was expecting from a cat when we got her but it’s never changed. She must be a typical tuxedo.

[@rivafussball6719]

Simba been with us for 16 years. He's super active, fit & healthy. The intelligence in these cats is scary!

[@brucejeric6701]

I have a Simba! Looks like a bobcat. Neighbor died and it was a month before the cat found my house and a loving home. We are very close now. He’s wonderful and healthy. When he got here he was in bad shape. Tongue handing out, weak, very lethargic. That was 10 months ago. He’s never left. Loves it here on the farm. Follows me around when I’m outside like a dog. I love him so much and I think he loves me the same.

[@Lifeaswanji]

I have a simba tuxedo cat and it's incredible how smart she is ❤

[@RockyRoadCreationsbyDiana]

My best tuxedo cat was more like a dog so I coined the phrase "He's a cadog". A catdog. Sadly we lost him this last July. He was so intelligent. I miss him horribly. I got a little tuxy kitten that looks like him in his honor. She's helping me heal.

[@lynnwalters4801]

Losing a pet God awful 💔 I understand the pain. The dog comment was so spot on. I rescued a tiny tux. She was raised by 2 pits. She's my cadog. Thanks for sharing 🤗

[@user-lv4gr2tr4s]

Lost my 2nd tux months ago still have his sister would love to get another but to old now plus anxiety of a young cat learning garden life then the stress of sickness or worse possibly they are difficult to re-home because those who know how special they are know have shorter lives

[@dinkindane]

I love tuxedo cats. They’re so chill yet so annoyingly active at the same time

[@TheVictoriaMakeup]

I have 2 tuxedo cats both boys from the same litter, I adopted them from a friend as her cat had kittens so they’ve always been indoor. They are so bonded and have been since the 10 week old kittens they were when I brought them home. They are the smartest cats I’ve ever had in fact my cat bones plays fetch with me sometimes! And he loves to lay on my back and play with a towel underneath so I don’t get scratched up, super close to both of them and they understand things they have no way of understanding!

[@CX0909]

My tuxie was a rescue. I named him Carlito, after a spanish Formula 1 race driver. He is the smartest cat I’ve ever had. Also the most playful, affectionate, AND verbal. He has a wide range of vocalization’s. Best cat ever!

[@jamaln7532]

I’ve had my tuxedo cat since July of 2021. Dre is the best cat and or pet that anyone could ask for. He is so loving and is a dog in a cats body. I love him and wouldn’t change anything about him.

[@carollawrence935]

I have two Tuxedo Cat brothers, and they are very big cats. Loving , playful, and very smart.

[@jwaggs8407]

My Tuxedo, Bear talks about everything. Each vocal means something different. I speak back to him, and together we live in harmony. I'm so lucky to have him in my life.

[@Moezychan]

I have a tuxedo named Squeakers that's 12 years old. She is still extremely active and playful but also extremely bossy! She's quite intelligent and knows how to get her way. She also loves to boss her sisters around and is an amazing mouser. We sometimes get mice that try to come into the home and she is an excellent hunter! She is a spoiled little brat but she's my spoiled brat and I love her! My life is never boring with her lol

[@Formula-602]

We have a female tux also named Squekers!

[@peggyjean5530]

I had a beautiful Tuxedo who I called Sylvester. He was a wonderful cat and very intelligent. Definitely the best cat to have.

[@justinerodriguez688]

my kitty tuxedo learned how to use the litter box in just a day. she's so smart.

[@marthalisk303]

My Tuxey girl is the sweetest thing EVER! She's a little sad now because we lost her 14 yo 'brother' tabby recently. Cats just rock. They have brought so much joy to my life. I had one that lived to be 19.5 yrs.~still wasn't enough time together.

[@faithworldleader6891]

My second tuxie was dumped as a not weaned kitten a few years back. Someone had dumped a couple of kittens a few weeks before before (not tuxies) and unfortunately they didn't make it. My son and I were determined to save this one but she was hiding up inside one of our cars. We coaxed her out to eat but she would retreat back under and up into the car as soon as she finished. She was so little she had zero survival skills other than she was smart enough to know the car was safe. Eventually we felt that she trusted us enough to make a grab at her but that failed and we were afraid she'd run off. Instead the next day she walked right up to us and let us pick her up. Perhaps our ineptness convinced her we were harmless. She is a spoiled baby and very much a princess now and I thank God for her every day. And my other son was glad he could finally drive his car again.

[@pegs1659]

How strange. Your story is my story only whenever I started playing with the little 3 or 4 week old boy tux with a feather on a string did he trust me . The next morning he ran out from under my truck and to me and that was it lol. He's been nutured, chipped and all shots. His name is Iggy and he's about 7 months old now.

[@M1LKBeats]

I have a 5 month old Tuxie named Kyro. I got her in August for free. Some random lady was giving away cats for free, and we chose Kyro.

[@urwatulwsq4793]

Mine Tuxedo cat name is Kuro and he is 8 months old

[@deliverybryan1138]

I have two tuxedos and they are very playful except one is a cuddler , kisser , playful and the other one is also very playful but does not enjoy giving kisses and cuddling and she lays down on the chair while I’m on the couch . Both my girls love to follow me around the house and talk to me . One is a two year old and the other girl is a two month old kitten . Two year old has black pads on her paws 🐾 the 2 month only has pink pads on her paws .

[@jennyzervakis9323]

I have a tuxedo cat named Perissa. She is extremely domesticated, friendly and affectionate, though reticent of strangers. She goes on walks with us, and we used treats to teach her a couple tricks like coming when we call and jumping up to where we tap.

[@onceitisover]

I also walk my tuxedo cat! She climbs in trees and such, and I just wait for her, if I sprint, they usually sprint with me.

[@paulasames7103]

Mine too! Actually, just the two. Tuxie watches, but doesn't join us,...

[@howardmaryon]

My tuxedo cat, Mono, was living with neighbours as a kitten, but they could not look after him properly, and were relieved when he decided to adopt me. He is 11 now, and his companionship during lockdown saved me from depression and loneliness. A great cat.

[@kassandraofodyssey6475]

I can attest to the fast growing thing. My grandma has a senior Tuxedo that is absolutely massive. But he’s not overweight or anything, he’s just a big kitty. And despite his age he’s still able to climb trees without any issues and is still athletic.

[@bayoucat5775]

My boy Romeo was the most loving and protective kitty I’ve ever had! He was abandoned at 5 weeks old and lived till April 10, 2023. He was 20 years old. He was really sick and I had him euthanized. I blame myself every day and miss him terribly! He was the love of my life and best friend! We had great times together and had an amazing life! He also was very intelligent! So yes, my tuxedo kitty will always hold the biggest part of my heart!❤😻

[@shadowguy1057]

My family's tuxedo cats were complete opposites of each other, one of very relaxed and slow and spend a lot of time relaxing, while the other one was fast and energetic, and also didn't like being petted for too long or they would run off.

[@purrdiggle1470]

I had a female tux for 20 years. She was exclusively an indoor cat for the last 10. She had little tolerance for other cats and she had no qualms about trying to take your hand off if she didn't get her way.

[@theemmadog]

My girl is very spicy. Loves to play hide and seek. And loves to attack me while I sleep 🤪

[@bongofury3176]

I've only ever had black and white cats. The last one was 27 and catching mice the day before she died. The first day she was outside as a small kitten she climbed a 70 foot ash tree and I had to climb it and get her down. The training a cat line had me in hysterics...

[@txri9677]

I had a tuxedo cat named Hamilton (Ham) he was a goober 💜 I miss him

[@francesmartel7948]

I have a boy Tuxedo named Kevin. He will be 6 in July-he’s stunningly beautiful, with slanted green eyes, ultra white sock paws, a black mustache on the right side of his nose. He’s so smart, so lovely, so formal, so alluring, so strong & healthy, yet gentle. He even helps take care of his younger but growing by the day Maine coon tuxedo Sister named Jasmine. Kevin’s the best Cat I’ve ever had.

[@gigimc]

I've got 2 kittens [so true about them growing quickly!] Baelfire [his nickname is 'Boy', and normally say it really fast like I'm from Cork, haha] is black with extremely subtle spots that I can only see in the brightest sunlight, and his sister is Aria [she was Ari before the vet told me she was a girl, so because her meows were very high pitched, like a soprano singing an *Aria*, voila... more like good save] 😁 she's grey [or blue?] with very suble stripes that only show up in the sun as well... YES extremely intelligent! and in different ways! she's very thoughtful and will work out solutions, while he is definitely quite an alpha, and attacks his obstacles head-on. Also their white patches are very similar, and the stripes down their faces almost identical, but the placements are on opposite sides of their face, so if they're side by side the stripes sort of match up. Looking forward to growing old with these tiny & beautiful beasts 💕💕

[@cherirooney8879]

I have 2 brother's. Gorgeous boys. Smart and loving! Love the great outdoors.

[@meredithgreenslade1965]

Our tuxedo is called Felix. He's very active and very persistent if he wants something. He can wake us at night several times. He is funny sometimes and keeps us laughing. He isn't very cuddly but he likes to know where we are. He is a real handful. He has a brother called Orion who is much more laid back. Thank the Lord. Orion is a black panther and a super smooch.

[@oibal60]

A stray tabby had a litter of five kittens in our basement, 4 weeks ago. (I assisted with the births, cleaning afterbirth, blood and even snipping umbilical cords.) One is a beautiful tuxedo. All five are spoken for. I'll miss them!

[@shawntakada1851]

Nori-Chan is our tuxedo female. Rescued her as a six week old stray. She’s definitely a quick grower! At seven months she is tall and long. Very smart as well… knew her name very quickly.

[@juniamcc35]

8 years old is not a Sr. Cat! A cat that lives into its late teens is considered old. I'd put a Sr. Cat at 13-14.

[@murenamurenaa]

My tuxedo cat is 13 years old, her mane is Norah. She lived with my family since I was 10. Norah is VERY chatty! I love her with all my heart :)

[@erauprcwa]

I have two tuxees right now. Salem and Royce. Salem, we just adopted this past week. I've loved Tuxedo cats since I was a kid. My first cat, named Domino (after Dominos Pizza... I was a child), my aunt got him for me. He lived with her, cause my parents were scared of anything with a shadow.

[@CrypticChills509]

My cat is named Domino as well. He is a tuxie and he knows how to open my bedroom door. He loves to play and cuddle with me which makes me happy. I named him domino because he has the same colors as a domino 😅 besides his name his other traits are his yellow eyes and his yelling at me when I leave the house. He will yell when I’m not home. If I don’t come back right away he will increase the volume of his yelling. Lol

[@ajayfoyd]

I have two tuxies. Remus is 15 and Majik is 14. Still very playful. So smart and such a blessing in my life.

[@lizfarmer2355]

Olivia, aged 8, us ny third tuxxy, she was the runt of her litter, but she keeps me, her dad, and her tabby brother, aged 13, very busy. She is a Chatty Cathy, and all love her to bits. She knows to sit and give 5 when asked, sometimes too smart for own good.

[@chromeloversupplied585]

I had a Tux. There is his picture, on my profile. Kiki was so smart and so loving. He was a feral kitten weaned by his mom, so I rescued him. Here in Arizona, in the summer, it is brutal for ferals. He was so skinny, his pads were all cracked, and whiskers all broken. I had been feeding him, and after a little while he allowed me to pick him up. He tripled his weight in a week. My 2 other cats, both 1 year old, loved him, especially one of my one cats. He bathed him and slept with him. Kiki lived to16 years old and I still miss him. One thing about Tuxes was that he would stare directly into my eyes and make biscuits on me. I really felt he truly loved me. And yes, he did grow up too fast, I would always say that to him. And yes, he was very smart. I would push the stool in front of the television and put his blanket on it, and he and my other cat he was inclose with, would watch a cat video I put on. Wow, I miss him.😂❤

[@subschool5415]

i miss my tuxedo cat so fkng much. i am so grateful for our 15.5 years together. we were inseparable.

[@chel2990]

I've had 15 cats in my life and 2 if them were tuxedo cats. Both these cats I loved soooo much. But sadly they both had incurable illnesses and passed before they were 3. The first one I gave the name to my son and norm my second tuxedo cost me £3000 to try and keep alive but they couldn't save him. Broke me. Maybe 3rd time lucky.

[@victoriarousee]

My baby’s name is Ace. He’s 1 and is extremely affectionate to every person/animal, especially when they’re first introduced to this person/animal. Weird but cute 💕

[@e.r.4077]

Gosh, they're all beauties. I love the pictures of them out in nature. No camouflage at all....

[@brucifer0]

I have Tuxedo named Parker he is a highly passionate environmentalist. There is a creek by our place and every day he brings us home some trash from the creek styrofoam, empty chip bags ect. He hates pollution and I love him for it.

[@SISTERMUEZA.official]

My mueza is 9 months old....yet she is truly intelligent. She remembers each and every detail of a person who annoys her or whatever scares her.. She is so good at remembering places cause I always move from one country to another for business trips.She copes up with all the new places also she adjusts with all of my colleagues. About being playful, she is a night owl for sure for her hunter instincts. ..she starts playing with random objects whatever she finds within her comfort zone...

[@elizabethramsey9295]

I’ve never owned a Tuxedo cat but would love to especially after cat sitting them for my family members. They can be very outgoing and affectionate unlike the Torbie I own. 😹

[@curtconroy8789]

My beloved late Tuxedo buddy Roscoe was the most loyal, loving cat I’ve ever had. He was such a sweet little guy. Lived to 17. Miss him every day.