Feral Cat Hated Everyone Until She Fell In Love With Another Kitty | The Dodo Foster Diaries

Splatter hated everyone and everything when she was first rescued. Mary, her foster mom, slowly but surely began to make progress with her, but Splatter was still terrified of her. Eventually, Splatter began to gravitate towards Bugle, another feral cat who was fearful of humans for the longest time. The two of them have become inseparable and Splatter is obsessed with Bugle! Since the two of them becoming friends, Splatter has become so much more friendly and is starting to ask for pets and attention now.
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[@dianaellul9345]

I love it when a pair of bonded cats go to the same loving home.

[@Jenifer_R_]

Absolutely. I was so happy to hear that too.

[@deniseuhlry9988]

I should've known better, then to read the comments...while watching....spoiler alert.But I LOVE that they are together in a loving home.

[@booyahcah29]

They should be together.

[@mindlessallyvall5914]

Ya

[@billrobbins5874]

You are so kind to have taken them in and gotten them a home together! ♥️👍♥️👍♥️

[@lindataylor5779]

I love how she calls the scared kitties 'spicy'! What a positive way to recognize it's just a phase until they learn to trust!

[@michaelthompson5931]

Thanks for commenting, how are you and your family doing. Hopefully they are all safe from the Corona virus?

[@kiim_chi]

My cat used to be sort of spicy and he didn’t really like pets. We just called him spicy and that became his name💖💖

[@Celine-dd8nx]

@@kiim_chi my friend rescued and fostered a few spicy kittens last year. They were named after actual spices-pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg and fennel. I think two of their forever families even kept those names =D

[@normadom3715]

As feral as they come their wild instincts are somehow tamed when placed in an environment where's there's lots of 💕 love and nurture and other cat friends to bond with. Lots of yummy food certainly helps, too. Love the way he observes the interaction between the human caregiver and his feline friend so as to gauge the situation whereby his initial fears slowly turn into trust and acceptance of the new surroundings.

[@Snow-xd4rv]

It's not that deep

[@Casca1997Berserk]

Looks like she had found the Oreos and has cookie crumbs on her face, too cute 💗 .

[@AxxLAfriku]

SCHOOL! The answer is I don't go! Why go? I am famous. I am famous. I have more fans than fingers multiplied with toes multiplied with teeth multiplied with ears. I am famous. I am famous. SCHOOL? No, thanks. KZbin FAME? Yes. Good day, dear ca

[@andersthecrow6588]

She does it even looks like she got some on her paws

[@a.florschutzcamplin9011]

We have a sister pair, Oreo & Cookie.

[@leslieawest5062]

I love your comment, about Oreos, your right. Cookie crumbs on her face. They both are beautiful kitties. 🐾🐈‍⬛😻💕

[@biokosmos]

every feral cat have a sweet heart.. but don't go near him until he discovered it! :D

[@nataliaentalia]

I love how she doesn’t say the cats are mean. Because they are not, they’re just scared and more people should know that.

[@Snow-xd4rv]

No one ever said they were mean though, and it's not that deep

[@nataliaentalia]

@@Snow-xd4rv in most other videos they all say ”the cats were so mean at first”

[@soulmechanic5539]

Much agree

[@lucky1sbird147]

@@Snow-xd4rv yeah a lot of people say they hate cats because "they are so mean" and no one ever said it was deep. this person was just sayin' :/

[@CottageDreams23]

​@@nataliaentalia Fr, for those people saying cats are "mean" obviously they dont know anything about cats..

[@Seaguardian80]

The phrase "her emotional support bugle" cracked me up. 😂

[@OverdramaticAngel]

That actually made me laugh out loud.

[@techgurumaria]

Hats off to foster parents… Falling in love with every kitty, getting separated for adoption and continuing to foster more rescues…I admire your commitment to the cause🥹

[@michaelthompson5931]

Thanks for commenting, how are you and your family doing. Hopefully they are all safe from the Corona virus?

[@liz090833]

Man! I couldn't do it! How unselfish that love is! To say I love you so much that I'm going to let you go because that's what you need, and there's another spicy baby that needs me. Oh that is honor, that is hope, that's what true love does. Aaannnnd now I'm crying. 😆😭🤣❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@catw6274]

So true, very admirable. I worry that I'd end up with 14 cats. Maybe one day, after I grieve losing my 19 year old, Luna, last month.

[@katemiller7874]

Mary you an angel. You knew what a lot of people don’t know. They are no bad cats just bad circumstances. We have no idea what these sweet kitties have seen. Thank you for adopting them out together

[@aroha9090]

She's so great right? Quiet and patient with them, understanding that Splatter was just a scared girl and finding her a support cat who'd help her see she could trust. Adorable. I hope they're great in their new forever home.

[@aiyulee6366]

But my cat is super annoying 😂

[@elizabethhagen7509]

Thank you! You are a gift from God.

[@Cat_Garfield]

@@elizabethhagen7509 Elizabeth is a bad name

[@nedthumberland]

Mary is one of those selfless souls that make this world so much better.

[@robertcuratolo5339]

She's the real star.

[@mrdo8869]

I love it. At 73 I am now fulltime feeding and socializing with my animal friends. Big change from computer rooms and disco clubs a thousand years ago.

[@griffgames9538]

We feel the love.

[@spark_6710]

Well said !! Exactly 💯 👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞

[@spark_6710]

@@robertcuratolo5339 Yes !! 👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞

[@1asfara]

Aww. This made me so emotional. You can hear the foster mom holding back the tears. She must have really loved those cats. It must have been so difficult to let them go.

[@liz090833]

just to take applications and pick through them knowing they won't be there for breakfast the next morning, I'm definitely crying. I'm soft & staying that way. 🤣💯❤️ I really think Mary has the mark of true love bc it's just so unselfish. Love says she has to let go bc there's another little spicy baby(or a spicy old man, you never know) who needs that true love, and to know this is how it works. This is how you make the world a better place. It starts with a hiss, and some destroyed blinds. Then there's a boop. You get one boop. Then a very brave little belly roll and then BOOM! Love wins the day! I'm still gonna cry though. 😆💯❤️😭😭😭😁❤️❤️

[@brianjl7477]

Oh, Splatter is sooooo cute! Her markings are incredible - and it's the perfect name too! I'm glad she and Bugle are staying together.

[@pblw4276]

🙏🙏🧡🐾

[@MinscFromBaldursGate92]

She got Hitler's moustache.

[@wawawillegers4991]

Can't agree more with you Brian. And the most beautiful part of this journey is that, they both went to home forever sweet home 🏠 🌻

[@nickic8759]

@@MinscFromBaldursGate92 ummm he had HER moustache 😍

[@5thribroarn304]

Splatter and Bugle make a cute and loving cat couple!! May they have many happy meows together!! Mary the Matchmaker!!

[@AandP4dummieslikeme]

I am so glad they were adopted together. I am sure that made it much easier for their new parents.

[@lyria261]

What a sweet story. And the lady is absolutely amazing, you can hear in her voice how much love she has for her kitties. It makes me happy to see that there are compassionate, loving people like her

[@michaelthompson5931]

Thanks for commenting, how are you and your family doing. Hopefully they are all safe from the Corona virus?

[@francinescott-hetrick9718]

I agree with you. 100%

[@michaelthompson5931]

@@francinescott-hetrick9718 Thanks for commenting, how are you and your family doing. Hopefully they are all safe from the Corona virus?

[@reality1701]

Mary is an absolutely beautiful soul, she’s here on KZbin and TikTok!

[@grahamstrouse1165]

So glad they were adopted together. ❤️

[@TheKatarinaGiselle]

😂 1:23 the way Bugle was so INTENTLY AND INTENSELY watching was the most adorable and also heartbreaking thing! Such a smart boy, but also so sad that he was in that place. So proud of this woman for helping these cats! And proud of Bugle for being a smart boy and knowing he was safe and could accept her love and then helping Splatter, knowing she needed to feel loved and safe too! What add me the happiest is knowing they will spend the rest of their lives together!! Two beautiful, loving, smart cats bonded for life that won’t be separated! 🥰💓🥰💓🥰

[@RockandRollWoman]

I love seeing Splatter watching Bugle get pets at 2:33. You can see the wheels turning in Splatter's little brain. 😻😻😻

[@AmelieZh]

she sounded like she was crying at the end, aww. I don't think i can ever foster, i will grow so attached to them, haha

[@francinescott-hetrick9718]

Ms too

[@diyajones]

My hats is off to King Bugle the cat. He showed Splatters the meaning of love😊

[@olgapaulus7299]

I could never foster animals. Having to leave them would not go well. That's why I love you for having the courage to say goodbye. You are my hero.

[@OverdramaticAngel]

I couldn't either. I mean, I'll fall in love with a cat in five minutes, so fostering one for days, weeks, or even months, is just not something I could do.

[@queenofsparrows5497]

@@OverdramaticAngel I agreed to foster a 2 week old Tuxedo. He will be 15 this year and he's watching me type this.

[@ListenTuShelly96]

I could hear the emotion in your voice when you said “That’s all I ever want for my kitty’s” 🥺 your passion for these animals truly warms my heart.

[@Schorch1962]

The bond between Splatter and Bugle is incredible sweet and heartwarming 😻 so much love!

[@chariiteee]

IM SO GLAD THIS IS ON KZbin NOW 😭😭😭 mary is such a sweet soul, and splatter and bugle are SO happy

[@christiancolossus5165]

Remember when people used to just give up on trying to socialize feral cats? Now there are just so many different ways you can try to get them socialized it's absolutely fantastic. Definitely a great thing. =)

[@zae4you]

You can hear the pain in her voice for letting them go and holding back tears but she's happy for them and I think that's just incredibly wholesome. She just wants what's best for them.

[@bari2883]

Proper ferals like her need time and boundaries at first. It’s never on our terms it’s on theirs. I don’t even make eye contact at first as this can be perceived as a threat. Yes cats take cues from other cats so seeing him being relaxed around this beautiful human made her relax more and learn to trust.

[@Callimo]

Yeah, cats have some strict boundaries and "cattiquette" that a lot of humans misinterpret as "standoffish" or "unfeeling". But once you learn it, you bond easier with your new feline friend :D

[@bari2883]

@@Callimo so true. Love your name! My last name is Roderick.

[@ouellettecindy]

So very true. I have a feral now for 8 years. And I still let her decide the pace of our pets and scratches. They just need time and PATIENCE. Every cat has the potential to love as long as they are given the appropriate time and space to learn to trust.

[@JoJoGranum]

They’re bonded for sure. Bonded cats should always be adopted together

[@AnnaMartins-dt5we]

Time, patience, love and compassion go a long way … specially with cats. They need to adjust and trust! Very sensitive individuals these four legged creatures. 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛👍👍

[@jamespisano1164]

So cute! Glad they were adopted together! Thank you to their foster mom for all she does for cats!!! You're an angel!

[@tothelighthouse9843]

So glad Splatter & Bugle were adopted together.

[@jeffreyrichards153]

You freakin' did it to me, AGAIN, Dodo. 😭 There is something extra special when a cat (or any animal for that matter) comes to accept and trust their humans.

[@lyndahammond8883]

Sweet, sweet babies! This caretaker is truly amazing! Brave, patient, and loving. She creates a safe, loving area for all to find comfort and security and most of all kindness and love. Thank you for sharing this rescue love story!

[@def1ghi]

We had a tiny tuxedo girl who was not spicy but just hugely, hugely shy and scared until we adopted her loving body, a cow-cat girl who loved everyone and everything, and then they had a LONG, happy life together, like we can hope for splatter...

[@lashermayfair0]

Oh I'm so so so glad they are being adopted together!! It's so wonderful getting to add a bonded pair to your home, and for them staying together will make all of the difference! What a couple of sweet babies 💗

[@ladyalustriel1431]

So sweet. And such good news that they were adopted together. Life long love right there.

[@purehyper124]

There just good friends. Kittys lick each other when they accept each other and are friends.

[@Zoramae10]

Immediately thought “Is that Splatter?” And was so happy to see it was. I followed their story on TikTok for a while. So happy they’re doing well

[@annedwyer797]

AWW 1:48 😻😻!! So nice to know that time, patience and just the right mutual companionship rehabbed Splatter and Bugle.

[@johnhopkins8504]

3 years ago i got an aggressive cat from a shelter that had been brought back twice. She did the same thing she didn't know how to be a cat. So i got a kitten about a month later. She the kitten showed her big sis how to be a cat. Now the aggressive cat is the biggest love bug

[@pamelaatkinsonscats2873]

So glad they were re-homed together.

[@dianehobbs]

First of all thank you Mary for giving Splatter and Buglar their first step to a happy life. They are both so beautiful! I hope they will be very happy in their forever home together.❤❤❤

[@markivory6635]

Beautiful babies, you did a fantastic job. Xx💋👍❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰

[@anthonyrios8566]

God Bless Little Splatter and Bugle, I pray that tthese 2 Sweeties will be Surrounded by Care and Kindness, in a Loving Home, Amen. 🖤♥️💙🐈🙏

[@TornSparrow1974]

Definitely added to 'Like'd vids. The 'human' is funny. But the story of Bugle and Splatter just stole my heart. I'm thrilled they were adopted together. :o)

[@irishuisman1450]

I don't like the fact that you put human in quotes xD

[@TornSparrow1974]

@@irishuisman1450 LOL! ;o)

[@Davepool-hs7vr]

I’m just glad that the cats got adopted

[@mishaa7263]

Splatter: "I love you" Bugle: "I know"

[@suzettejansen9808]

Thank you for making the world a much better place.

[@carybensilhe4869]

I love splatters colors. Glad they could be kept together

[@golf25radioman]

So glad to watch the kitties discover the pleasure of human contact. The petting, belly rubs, food...all of it.

[@rafaeleaves]

The Dodo is the only channel that makes me cry and i still keep watching it cause its sooooooo cute and heartwarming!!!

[@irishkazolotse]

Thank You for rescuing those wonderful souls, and then giving them the protected future, thank you Human!!!!!

[@dustyrose7650]

It's great the kitties will stay together.

[@SLAYERSWINE1]

I was overjoyed to see that both cats were adopted together. They truly are soulmates...

[@SomeCanine]

Yeah, perfect energy for cats. Give them love and space and don't try to grab them when they're not ready. They'll come around. I'm a big dog person so it took me a while to figure cats out but after I did my cat won't leave me alone.

[@nattywho]

Omg…these two are just freakin adorable! It’s a beautiful thing what you do for these kitties and cats! I’m so glad the two of them got to be together…🥰

[@StarNetworkRescue]

Agression disappeared by Love. Nice story and happy loving end... Cute kitten.

[@diptiparmar4711]

Very True. Nice video

[@khushalmodi5150]

👍🇮🇳

[@Tobynsocks]

I love how you can hear the raw emotion when the cats finally turn that corner and start to accept love from people. You can tell these are sweet people trying to just help animals

[@zimnizzle]

Splatter is such a heartwarming mess. I relate somehow to everything Splatter represents. Cynical, a loving mess (looks-wise), full and committed adoration for the cutest dude in town ❤, and - I hope - a happy ending with the help of kind, giving, people who are willing to give me a chance. :)

[@lucielu1230]

thank lord they got adopted together ☺️🥰

[@anjalikashyap7142]

God bless you baby I love you 😘❤️

[@NudePostingConspiracyTheories]

Incredible story. Brilliant. Left field answer

[@shiloallard9790]

Bugle and Splatter are so precious and sweet 🥺😍❤️

[@aer8nadam]

Thank you very much for helping cats I wish I could help

[@haleybunker1339]

They are both beautiful and gorgeous!!🥰🥰🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🥰🥰

[@karindickinson7993]

Our cat was "only" a semi feral cat. When we got her , I put her in a large sweatshirt , the rim pinned to my shoulder. I carried her close to my body and stroke her softly. This is how I could tame her. It was well worth, althoug it took me a lomg time until I could take her up to give her a cuddle. I knew, when she had enough , kissed her, said THANK YOU and put her back to the floor. She still kept a a few things , a feral cat doesn't like. But this was ok for me. She didn't like to be taken up . She knew, she senced " here she comes again". Into a corner and her head bending down: I can't see you, you can't see me, we are not there. ! But came bedtime, I only had to call : ROO, it's time to go to bed, off she went, sitting on my bed and waiting for human mum to do a strip. YES, I DID IT FOR MY CAT. My husband thought, it was hilarious. ROO is gone , no moggy anymore. We love you forever little girl. There are still days, where my tears are running down, as as they do now. Although it's 9 month ago. We will never forget you beloved ROO. ♥️♥️♥️🐈♥️♥️♥️

[@EpicBunty]

i'm sorry but that barely made any sense.

[@a.w.thompson4001]

I'm so sorry you lost your beloved Roo. Gone way to soon, but she knew the love you and your family gave her.

[@jp9707]

@@EpicBunty made sense to me!

[@MsShandy111]

It's so sad when a beloved cat or dog passes. They are a member of the family and are so missed.

[@jill762]

@@EpicBunty I totally understood.

[@aurora.a6645]

SOOOO GOOD COMPANIONSHIP😻😹😻💞💞💞!!! It melts me. Good people are you! THANKS dear friend🙋‍♀❤❤❤💘!!!!👍

[@haleybunker1339]

They are all beautiful and gorgeous.

[@MsShandy111]

So glad Spatter found Bugle. The foster Mum is awesome.

[@unapologeticdida]

so sweet, she was crying in the end. she has a big heart ❤❤

[@lilianthompson8413]

I am crying! What a beautiful ending! Thank you! 💘

[@michaelthompson5931]

Thanks for commenting, how are you and your family doing. Hopefully they are all safe from the Corona virus?

[@janestaton]

Splatter and Bugle are beautiful cats. I'm glad Bugle could be a support cat for Splatter and that they could get a forever home together.

[@5thribroarn304]

"I love you." "I know." I like that. Thanks for sharing!!

[@irenehartmann5249]

So glad Bugle and Splatter now have a forever home and they will stay together!

[@barbarasd1196]

Love the name “Splatter.” So appropriate.

[@lyleslaton3086]

And just like splatter coming out and warming up, the Star Wars scene you refer to took 3 days and countless takes. Finally Harrison Ford just said"I know", wasn't even scripted. Thanks for sharing this adventure.

[@deongarth333]

This makes me emotional to watch as I can relate to Splatter's social situation as well as I can tell she has been neglected and isolated for so long she feels unsafe and having so much social anxiety. It's really heartwarming how she has a companion so that she won't feel as lonely or that she's in danger as both us humans & animals need a companion to rely on. I can see both Bugle & Splatter being great friends as they need each other and living a healthy and happy life! 🐱🐱

[@a.florschutzcamplin9011]

Til death do them part, which we ALL hope, is very, very far down a happy, loving, caring road.

[@marinemom351]

We rescued a Tuxedo kitty as well. It has been an interesting journey with our girl, the smartest kitty I have ever rescued and she keeps us on our toes. I am so glad she made her way to our home. Thank you for fostering.

[@johnr5252]

We took in a third cat from a friend who could no longer care for her. It has taken 2 years to get her completely comfortable in our house, but now she gets long just fine. Still fights with the other female at times, but we quickly break it up.

[@akhtarsyaffiq]

I love kittys!

[@sanebooks]

I love it when bonded pairs are adopted together.

[@Theanimalfarm077]

How precious!! I love how when you said “they say i love you” and he says “i know” She looks over and he winks at her !! So cute

[@emilywhitfield2780]

These kitties are beautiful!!

[@barcharlie]

The work and patience that the Fosters show is so heart warming. Thank You.

[@briang.4249]

This little clip brings joy to my heart ❤. I too had a kitty many years ago who was just like Splatter. She would hide from me, then she would hiss and growl .After some time, together with the food trick,she eventually found that she was in a safe and loving home. It saddens me when some people just give up if their kitty is not behaving as they perceive that they should behave. It was wonderful to see another earth angel in this ❤ clip giving so much love to Splatter. It was also heartwarming to see Bugle and Splatter getting on so well together ❤. It was also lovely to see that they are in their forever home together ❤.

[@sam_isthink1ng525]

she looks like she ate an entire oreo cake and its just on her face

[@macplow2234]

Very sweet story. Thank you so much!

[@mrscnln]

And they're going to a home together! What a great outcome...and what a great name for Splatter.

[@lorraineoback4962]

So glad that you were able to socialize them to the point of being adoptable. They are an adorable pair.

[@thomastomasian9426]

love this channel. In a wicked world, it reminds me what's important.

[@linnulman5883]

Happy Life, Kitties! Mary, you're clearly The Best. Wanna be you.

[@betsygarcia4346]

I love the black & whites, as I call them. I have 1 of my own, that I rescued. Each one has their own distinctive markings. What a great ending for these 2 beautiful babies! Thank you for fostering!!!

[@pamm5287]

Aww, such a sweet and happy ending for two beautiful creatures. 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛💞

[@michaelthompson5931]

Thanks for commenting, how are you and your family doing. Hopefully they are all safe from the Corona virus?

[@md-wg4bz]

Great job Mary! I see how patience pays off big time! 😻😻

[@phyllisscott2282]

I am feeding a feral/stray that's been wandering in my fella's yard for over a year. First she ran from me, but yesterday when I set out her/his food bowl, she rubbed against my leg & meowed at me for the first time! I'm so happy! She's beginning to bond with me!

[@keithbates598]

Thank you for Mary's beautiful soul and patience ❤ ♥ 💖 💕 💛 Joan Bates ❤

[@thejoyism8]

“Splatter splatter what’s the matter” that is the most precious thing omg

[@K_i_t_t_y84]

Oh I love Splatter's pattern, the little black dots all over her legs are SO CUTE

[@Claudi.128]

Great news about them together in a new home

[@dandychiggins7240]

Splatter: N-notice me, sempai U//~//U Bugle: 🐱

[@docsavage8640]

Such sweet kitties

[@hippydippy]

"Love is all you need"... So glad they are going to stay together.

[@boogiebear3095]

I adore black and white kitties 🥺

[@clydebalcom3679]

Splatter and Bugle? What an amazing pair of kitties.

[@DJMizzy]

Such immaculate story telling!