Giving A Hissing Feral Kitten A Bath And This Happens... | The Dodo Faith = Restored

[@riveroffire6985]

I rescued a ferrel kitten who took a chunk out of my hand durning rescue. Several weeks later when he became happy with his warm home and food, he came up to me, licked the spot on my hand where he bit me, and looked up at me as if to say he was sorry. Cutest thing ever.

[@lessismore8533]

😂awww

[@matejstemberk8110]

How much did the cat bite out of you hand

[@sexyyxes3101]

@@matejstemberk8110 chunk

[@matejstemberk8110]

@@sexyyxes3101 Yeah dude, but how big of a chunk

[@Blaze23557]

@@matejstemberk8110 does it matter🙄🙄

[@jeans4008]

Omg her little angry squished up face when she’s bundled up in her blanket at 0:51 so adorable

[@s_spiritstar]

“Fear me!” “Swaddle.” “It appears I have been captured.”

[@thedemonkingcornerdr.midni3635]

So mad yet so cute

[@akaalisbenjamin2093]

That sounds like an elderly cat meow

[@flameepidemic4839]

My cat is black and white with a similar patteren on his face and i got that same look when i had to give him liquod medicine and eye gel hed at first give me an angry look but by day four looked like a pouty lipped kid and would keep his eyes closed and cover them by hiding in my arm or the blanket

[@UnknownUnknown-yl1lt]

Ikr! So cute🤣😭

[@sherreeroper7656]

I volunteered at a animal shelter and they had two adorable kittens that were so feral. You couldn't touch them without being hissed ,spit or scratched. I did what you did and swaddled them everyday. They became the sweetest and loudest purrers. Went up for adoption and found loving homes

[@justpassingthrough7990]

That's so sweet. Thank you for helping them out.

[@slightlyoffensivedadjokes]

I know people on the internet are obsessed with commentating on stuff that is cute/sweet/sad that they "literally cried" and that's really annoying and hyperbolic... but this comment literally made me cry. cats are such loving animals. almost all feral cats are just creatures that are so lonely and so hurt, they don't even realize how badly they need love until they get it. what lovely beings.

[@kodiejc4202]

that's awesome, thanks for your work ❤

[@beverlygannon4141]

Kudos to u

[@xero-chan7372]

Wow! Great work! And I’m happy they found a good home, too! ❤️

[@judyfowler2023]

I found an abandoned wild adult Siamese male. It was a real test for me to socialize him. It took awhile but now he won't leave me alone. He adores me and I'm so proud of him. I give him the best life. Love and kindness and patience is the key to win them over. In the end, all creatures want to be loved.

[@svenno9951]

wonderful, and congratulations!

[@timeittakestoletgo1687]

She loved the brushing because kittens understand grooming as a motherly or parental, caring form of affection. She knew you were taking care of her and she felt safe with you. Bravo, mom.

[@624radicalham]

And then she gives her away. On some level that has to be awfully disrupting and traumatizing for that cat.

[@mariasilistra2998]

@@624radicalham If you think about it, cat moms do leave their kittens after they grow a little.

[@AlcoholicBoredom]

@@mariasilistra2998 You're 100% correct. Left to their own devices, feral kittens generally leave their mother after about three months (death rate is high, but sadly that's nature) after which she's probably soon pregnant again (because of the previously aforementioned sad nature thing).

[@ghostscript2044]

Some cats* Mine just tries to kill me 🤣

[@caglep.1348]

You're brilliant.

[@zadiep8839]

She is so calm, and even when she was grumpy she never scratched or fought the woman! What a good kitty

[@AlphaXSD]

I know right! 😌

[@freshstart4423]

My kitten doesn't bathe well, but she is happy to be clean. I wear long rubber gloves to protect myself and verify the water is warm before I put her in.

[@laritownsend2527]

@@freshstart4423 Burt's Bees makes a spray on bath that you brush after. My Magic loves it

[@guillaumeb.3861]

cause she has been put on drugs for the video

[@Kononekaya]

@nori golden reference hahah

[@MOHAMMEDYASEENANSARI007]

That lady who took care I hope she gets everything she wants in this world

[@eicarg4663]

Me too. I wish her the same.

[@janetc3930]

She is a beautiful human!

[@MOHAMMEDYASEENANSARI007]

@@eicarg4663 why not she changed cat Life ❤️

[@pearl3563]

I wish her the best and god bless her

[@KitanaFaye]

And to all the other animal angel rescuers too!. ✨🤍✨

[@ilketaha]

I love how consistent she is with her angwy face for 4 days straight 😂

[@Drak976]

Ha my childs cat did the same thing they called it his Ed Sheeran face.

[@EdwardWongHauPepeluTivruskyIV.]

@@Drak976 LOL

[@AlexBeyman-j2h]

Even when she let herself be pet. "Hmph acceptable I suppose"

[@CL-333]

Vewy angwy

[@FlickanIDetKroktaRummet]

people who laugh at cats are always evil.

[@Lina-sk5hd]

is no one gonna talk about how calm the cat was when she put her in the water?

[@deepbluefyre777]

Some breeds of cats, Siberian Forest Cats for example, absolutely love water.

[@GG256_]

@@deepbluefyre777 It's a misconception all the way across the food chain. Lions, for example, still hunt in water and can swim super fast! I actually saw a video where some guys in a boat were watching them on the shore like, "Don't worry they won't swim after us..." Yeah. They had to high tail it outta there once the ferocious kitty paddling started!

[@scorpiocand]

I think it's the most extraordinary thing I have ever seen! Just amazing that a ferral cat let her do it! And how much she loved it and was so thankful for being clean. It was my favourite part of the video.

[@kingdom7889]

When they discover it can be warm they often learn to enjoy it too

[@salaltschul3604]

If you have to bathe a cat you sort of accept that you'll have to pull an angry cat off your face. If that doesn't happen then it's a bonus.

[@jordanecarffullett2567]

She looked so depressed, and now she is a very happy kitten that has a family who will love her forever.

[@raven4k998]

careful she bites

[@Moemoepoin]

@@raven4k998 it's still cute though...

[@lincalmighty]

Her hair being all matted and dirty probably hurt like crazy when she was touched. Being so young, it would be like all touch is pain since that's all she's known. I'll bet she just felt so much better after the bath, that she was able to be more open to her surroundings. Combine that with a great gentle soul like that foster, and she's just like "finally, I can just be a cat."

[@smilingsoupcan9935]

Yeah

[@sugarbear1965]

You are incredible!!!

[@bohlam6c]

"she doesn't like me still" Lady, that kitty trust you with bath more than my cat.

[@feline707]

Im absolutely terrified bathing my cats. 😅

[@cheery-hex]

no kidding our cats thrash around and try to get away like there's a monster in the water

[@buddhaboysmom3861]

There's NO way that i would even attempt to bathe my cat. I would be torn to pieces.

[@user-ic6nm4ol4r]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@oppenheimerbobm]

My friend's cat is literally a time bomb

[@B3ARCAT]

It must be incredibly scary to encounter humans up close when you’re just a little kitty. It’s so nice to see her purring for the first time at a human’s touch, maybe for the first time ever. And crawling on to her lap to invite more brushing. I love these animals, fascinating creatures!

[@EternaSoSleepy]

Imagine you were a child and you were starving and dirty on the road and a giant picked you up and took you home.Would scar basically everyone for a while

[@koppsr]

I talked to a zoologist once, who laughed and said "Imagine being an animal in the wild and suddenly being confronted with these strange, upright walking, hairless, TALKING animals. Would you feel good??" 😁

[@lanodramallama]

Her first miaow in this video was kind of heartbreaking. It sounded like her defences were breaking down, like she was relieved to have found somebody she could trust. Just so special.

[@ARSENICKMUSIC]

That little meow hit me in the feels too

[@jodiejohnson2408]

Me too, big time.

[@Fuzzles326]

Time stamp?

[@dmdm528]

That sounded like' thank you for cleaning me up'. It was a special miaow for sure. And so very touching.

[@Lolitabanana3]

Same. It reminded me of when we got our "foster" kitty. My fiance had to work with her and she went from screaming and not knowing how to play to bossing everyone around. You walk into our house she yells at you to pet her. Want a quiet night of relaxation? Nope. You need to play fetch with her.

[@eoinmackle1378]

People who do this sort of thing have massive hearts. Much respect

[@joesuchy1157]

And no lives

[@Leato-a]

@@joesuchy1157 Its probably their work?

[@shinyhoarder]

@@joesuchy1157 At least they know what affection feels like, unlike you. :)

[@nunurbusinez8644]

@@joesuchy1157 not everyone spends their lives serving themselves. Ask your parents.

[@jebsdaddy141]

@@joesuchy1157 Wow, shi tty comment.

[@adopt-a-pet-istanbul]

This kitty is so beautiful... all ugly, dirty strays can be beautiful - they just need homes...

[@neilsharland2558]

And a loving and caring heart to share it with.

[@BrotherBarakiel996]

Unfortunately, if they're born feral and continue to do so for a few generations, its near to imposible to house them.

[@adopt-a-pet-istanbul]

@@BrotherBarakiel996 I only have feral cats, literally off the streets... 6 of them. I have found them injured, took them to my vet, get them treated and I had no luck with adoption - only one I’ve managed to get adopted. So I have 6 now. All of them are lovely ☺️

[@thequietkid4887]

“All ugly, dirty strays can be beautiful - they just need homes...” This made me look at myself in the mirror, as I can relate to this.

[@cheylovesgod]

Exactly!

[@II-zc5lk]

This kitten is so sweet, she is Barely feral. She's just been fending for herself outside protecting herself. She just needed a few days to trust. That was a quick turn around. She is loving 💕

[@teodor4ik183]

My fav feral kitten was... Ugh... Not feral at all i have got her dying just 10 days old. It was (and is) absolutely strange. She dont afraid anything or nobody. If she dont like anything, she immediately attacks. You cant stop her if she want something. Yesterday i came to check her. Now im bited and scratched, as wish to rub her

[@bono9814]

Barely legal? You are weird bro

[@Kevin-um1nq]

@@bono9814 ??

[@JAGONTI]

@@bono9814 ? wdym legal lol

[@cl0do]

Oui, c'est bien cela, car un petit chat sauvage, se rassure assez vite, si l'on s'en occupe avec douceur et beaucoup d'amour. Ils sont comme nous.tout simplement.

[@TVnater]

I imagine that little kitten saw a mom licking her kits, or has a memory of her mom licking her when she was very very young and the brush unlocked that memory

[@toast15311]

300+ Likes but no replies??

[@killercharm]

@@toast15311 Kay, here's one. I waffle between thinking the brush must feel a zillion times better and thinking the mommy's tongue must feel a zillion times better. The answer is if you brush your kitty mindfully it will be akin to a mommy's love. For me that means I brush and pet my cats according to their reactions and also according to what might make me feel good if I were receiving the brushing.

[@TAKIZAWAYAMASHITA]

@@killercharm the brush mimicking a cats lick makes alot of sense, think about it, cats eat and get alot of their liquid nutrients from the kills they got their tounges are like sand paper they have little barbed hooks that dot their tongues just like we have zillions of taste buds on ours, this is true of all cats big and small, brushes have firm bristles that would touch their skin and smooth out fur so yes it would feel similar to their mom licking them

[@Im-From-the-stars]

Absolutely.⚡♥

[@evancampbell7138]

I agree - bless her 😌

[@ck4181]

It's funny how all animals have their own personality. This cat looked depressed, like just leave me alone, but a gentle soul. She just had to come out of her shell a little.

[@Winrarnt]

My cat is crazy territorial murdery old woman.

[@charakiga]

@@Winrarnt i have a dog, that is 3yo, but still haves her baby personality and her baby face, loves humans and a lot kids, but when she sees a dog that isn’t her sister, she’s like « I’m the boss, your territory is now mine », but then she starts to approach the dogs and play with them. I also have her sister, also 3yo, that is pretty calm when she wants, but also can bark a lot when she wants something. She’s also pretty scared of little kids and babies, and when she sees a dog, she bark at them, but because she’s scared, but usually starts to play with them because she’s also curious.

[@charakiga]

@@Winrarnt so I basically have the dog version of your cat and the timid version of them

[@hunshami]

@@Winrarnt LMAO

[@agua246]

@Damon Salvatore How did he fall 7 stories down?

[@ajax4709]

She looked at her like “you’re not gonna put me in there are you?”

[@phillysya589]

Lol

[@bruh-140]

1000th like. Yaaass

[@Barbara-sn5gz]

That's exactly how she looks!

[@JupiterThunder]

That meow at 02:30 gets me every time! Poor little tyke. Such a big meow for such a small kitty.

[@leaf1673]

As someone who has “un-feraled” cats before, 19 days and they love toys and attention is huuuuuge progress in such a short amount of time! It can take up to 2 months for a cat to like you depending on how long its been outside. Im so proud of that cat for opening up to humans so quickly!

[@flintwolf3951]

It took us a year before our street cat was brave enough to come in, he just lived in our garden for a year.

[@missg.5940]

I am year 2 f feeding my girl. Three feet away now!

[@foxymacadoo]

To quick. Not a True feral but a scared and angry cat.

[@JoniPreston55]

She looks like a Ragdoll - sweet temperament might have been built in

[@kristinakomarova7555]

The kitten is really young from what i see.. It's always easier with younger animals

[@jonimaricruz1692]

She’s a pretty girl, I’m glad she found a forever home.

[@catinaround2172]

Me too!

[@hertzfennec]

Yep! One of my family's cats started out this way.

[@tungmiyaynusnbahls8936]

Unfortunately, it was with a Chinese family. So the cat has been killed and eaten by now. Sorry 😬

[@xinchen4669]

@@tungmiyaynusnbahls8936 what? It seems like her adoption family is Hispanic

[@mimidefresa]

@@tungmiyaynusnbahls8936 that's a dangerous stereotype m8

[@johnqlaw7695]

I found a feral kitten in my basement. I got it in a large cage and after it got used to that I brought my small dog down and played with her in front of the kitten for about a week. The cat watched intently and then started to reach for my dog from the cage. I let it out and after a day the cat started playing with my dog. Now it's the sweetest lap cat I've ever seen.

[@rgeorge1536]

So adorable. We have two feral kittens but they are so scared of me. I just want to carry them and pet them.

[@johnqlaw7695]

@@rgeorge1536 I think it'll be tougher with 2. They play off each other. They come around eventually. I had 5 foster kittens, not feral, and they were a nightmare.

[@MeganVictoriaKearns]

@@rgeorge1536 Thank you for caring for feral cats. I took in two feral kittens, brothers, who just appeared in my yard in 2015. The smaller kitten (named Lucky Carl) was a challenge at first, but became a happy house kitten in record time. The bigger brother (named Stars) made slower progress. He would only calm down and sleep if he was in a crate outside in the yard. Eventually we just accepted he would be an in/out cat. He proudly brought me mice and birds every once in a while. He always showed up for his meals and he did spend time inside, bonding with Lucky. He just would not sleep in the house! Today, Lucky Carl is a very neat and tidy little man who keeps his black fur very clean and shiny. He also does his own nails. Very distinguished boy. Lol, who will also turn gangsta in 1.2 seconds if he smells a rotisserie chicken. He's 6 now, and very happy. Very loved. Stars ("Starzie" to me) went over the rainbow bridge in 2017. He was struck by a car. I don't regret allowing him to spend time outside. Of course I wish it were a different story, but Stars was an outside cat. Like in his soul. I miss him still. He was only here a little while, but he showed me how you let someone you love be who they are. Even if you don't really like their choices. He would never have been a happy housecat. He left too soon, but from the minute I found him, he lived 100% of the rest of his life exactly how he had to live it to feel happy. Free. Self sufficient. And always, always he knew he was loved.

[@rgeorge1536]

@@MeganVictoriaKearns This is so beautiful. I completely understand how it is to want to protect your cats indoors but they have the souls to wander outside. The kittens are my latest but I've had many strays before. Only one loved being inside. The rest came and went. And it was very sad when they took off to mate and didn't come back. But that is their nature. We have street dogs outside who killed two . We were not able to do anything. I enjoyed reading about Lucky Carl and Stars. I'm sure they had/have a very happy life and are waiting for you at the rainbow bridge.

[@The_ZeroLine]

@@johnqlaw7695 What organization (unless you’re finding them on your own) is sending foster cats your way?

[@EternaSoSleepy]

Oh my gosh her angry little face at 1:10 gets me every time 😭😭😭

[@figgynewton3138]

Ikr, soooooo adorable 😆👏😆🖤🤗

[@calnastic]

Its fore cute than scary

[@raven4k998]

yeah she's so cute even when she's angry and feral you know that she's a sweet heart once she warms up to you which takes time and patients but eventually happens

[@PublicBus09]

Human: *pets The cat: *hiss Human: bathes cat Cat: "Aight, you got me."

[@ArmyPurpleYou_]

Haha so adorable 🥺

[@heatherlowe7330]

That has been my experience with stray kittens. If they are dirty and you bathe them even just with a wet wash rag, they start to trust you a little. I think they associate it with being groomed by their mothers.

[@SilvaDreams]

Cats while not highly social animals grooming is one of their bonding acts. So grooming your cat is a way to show you are a friend.

[@ghostofvalor4349]

she needed help getting her skin clean. the fleas really bother them. The rescuer showed the kitten that they really are there to help.

[@joeye1772]

Human: brushes kitten Kitten: …proceed

[@nadiaali89]

She's so sweet , this is the first bath for her & she didn't scratch or even tried to run away 💔

[@TheJECNova]

Also didn't scream and moan in misery. (I've got a Manx... Moment he gets wet, he screams bloody murder, lol!) (P.S. said Manx has occasionally done stuff that requires a good bath...)

[@rugger104]

True! Very surprising she didn’t freak out and scratch TF out of her like a lot of cats do. When introduced to water

[@queensheep4025]

@O E lol

[@johnqlaw7695]

I had a Turkish Van that looked a lot like this cat. He let me cut his nails and bathe him when he was young. Didn't resist at all. One day he decided not to let me anymore and that was that.

[@tvm-manducktv8375]

ニャン♪ニャン♪ニャン♪ニャン♪ニャン

[@melaniemccoy8586]

The brushing probably reminded her of her mother’s grooming.

[@spacecat3198]

Exactly my thought.

[@jeremygodwin5007]

Yep

[@s.e.e455]

Makes sense.

[@xar5059]

Yeah

[@whatshername3158]

thought of that too.because their tongues are like little brushes

[@otterproof1]

Seriously, this woman has a gift. It's not the first time we see her her and she makes miracles with cats. Love and patience are not enough, she must have been a mama cat in all her previous lives! 😅

[@svenno9951]

it really just takes love, persistence, and devotion. Like any relationship really

[@mgtogno]

I adopted a cat that was "rehomed" several times. People didnt like him, his behavior, the fact he was too energetic and didnt like cuddling. Being a cat person my whole life I took him in not knowing what to expect. He would wait for the post office to arrive and ravage all the correspondence, he would climb curtains...I played with him so much till he couldnt do anything anymore....he waked me up in the morning to play, and gradually we became best friends. Sheldon is on my lap now sleeping...the craziest, loudest cat I know and the most friendly! He loves visits and I started to rescue kittens and he would always be nice to them, play together and sleep together. Sometimes the wild cat is just misunderstood hahaha

[@vampitupmanchesterchrissie1293]

Sounds like he just needed a partner in crime in the form of a fun hooman like you 😸

[@cybercraft5393]

Indeed! I have a wild boy right now. So friendly and cuddles at night. He knows that 10pm is b4 bed play time and zooms around every night. He took some direction though and is less destructive now lol. I still love his wild sprit cause that's just who he is. 😺

[@Maple_The_Syrup]

My cat apricot was thrown in some ladies garden, and since she was outside she found him there meowing. She took him in and cared for him a little and made a post somewhere asking if anyone would like to take him. My aunt said she'd take him since our other cat ( a Scottish fold ) was pretty lonely. Now Apricot lives with us

[@Kavya0704]

[@brittn2410]

That’s awesome. I literally hate “rehoming.” Unless circumstances are so dire that you gotta choose between food for you and your human family or food for your fur babies, you shouldn’t be rehoming. Adopting a pet is a commitment. Animals give you everything of themselves and they deserve to be loved in return.

[@kittenkorleone2918]

The gentle tugging of the brush must've mimicked the feeling of the mom's rough tongue grooming the fur. You are certainly cut out for the job. Your love of animals really shines!

[@petemac7969]

It's strange how they imprint a memory even after not experiencing that for a long time. Someone else suggested using a flat toothbrush dipped in warm water to "brush" the kitten. Amazing how well this works.

[@brianbadonde9251]

@@petemac7969 it's called instinct bud

[@Sr.DeathKnight]

She clearly has a deep understanding of animals and a deep understanding of cats. You notice it in every detail. I know it because I have it too.

[@feldgeist2637]

everytime I found a feral kitten covered in mites and fleas I submerged it (almost - naturally not the eyes and nose) completly in very warm water with a couple of shredded garlic cloves in it - completely killed all the skin parasites and every will of resistance must have reminded those formerly hissing, scratching and biting little monsters of the moment they came out their motherly womb and they then totally accepted me as their new mum...dad...god of water....

[@kittenkorleone2918]

@@feldgeist2637 Great tip on the garlic. I wish there was more I can do. I've heard about feral cats being so covered in fleas that their gums were white from blood loss and dehydration. The "flea load" that a new kitten can handle is small. They have strikes against them since conception because of improper diet of mom and her milk quality may not be the best. Bless your heart for all you do!

[@lisabelle7553]

There is something so adorable and beautiful about this kitten. Even when she was grumpy hissing and filthy. I love her!

[@redstaplerguyforlifepastpr5763]

Same i had one that looked just like it .

[@m.a.lprodom6433]

Same! I she is so adorable! 💜💕

[@Lt.852]

Me too. ❤

[@anacelia9481]

I agree. She is a real beauty.

[@Eyelabear]

She is so adorable I just kept saying omg she is so cute this person is so lucky I wish I had that kitty

[@tattoosteveneo]

No way I could foster any animal. I’d fall in love and never wanna give them up. I have 7 cats and 3 dogs now. If I tried to foster one I’d have 8 and then 9 etc etc. Love my fur babies.

[@itskashkashi]

I keep thinking how these babies let their guard down and trust their fosters, then have to go live with someone else. I'm a huge foster fail for that reason lol. I know it's necessary and fosters like this save so many lives but I couldn't get over the feeling like I was betraying my babies lol. Bless them for being so emotionally strong.

[@steeldriver1776]

I'm the same way with motorcycles.

[@MoultrieGeek]

@@steeldriver1776 Old Buicks here....and kittens.

[@steeldriver1776]

@@MoultrieGeek Curse these expensive hobbies!

[@timetraveler_0]

@@steeldriver1776 are you a mechanic?

[@candacesmith6058]

Awww. That moment when they start purring...nothing compares to that feeling except maybe holding your own newborn child. Ive rescued a lot of cats in my life and it feels so good to know that you are the first person that they've trusted.

[@foxmccloud9548]

I'm pretty sure there are better feelings in life than hearing a cat purr Candace.

[@hermesthegreek5247]

@@foxmccloud9548 There are, but there's no reason to be a douche to point it out dude.

[@alya7267]

@@foxmccloud9548 i'm sure nobody cares

[@AmbitiousAlgiers]

How is he being a douche and not you being an ultra sensitive pos ?

[@hermesthegreek5247]

@@AmbitiousAlgiers Bashing others for being happy is a douche move. Simple as that. You reallly have to be bitter to look at someone minding their own business and feel the need to put them down.

[@bari2883]

She was just scared baby that didn't have a friend in the whole wide world....... and then you came along. Thanks for your love and understanding.

[@JasonSmith-vp6vl]

If the cat were a human child, and she was kept against her will in confinement until she began to relate to her captor, we would call it Stockholm syndrome and arrest the person that did that to her.

[@moma8518]

@@JasonSmith-vp6vl very true

[@KalashVodka175]

@@JasonSmith-vp6vl Ah yes, the PETA tard has come.

[@kaylapayton477]

@@JasonSmith-vp6vl yeah because humans are humans, this is a cat.

[@aviewer9516]

People who save and care for helpless animals are angels on earth.

[@Nursegirlalexandra]

Reminds me of my dad. Total he has rescued about 15 dogs. Always bringing home strays, rescuing them from the pound, etc. A few years ago he brought home five kittens who were feral across from the field at his work. We kept two and his friends have the others (cats). I recently rescued a senior cat from the Humane Society. Our goal is to get some acreage out here in California and rescue helpless animals💕💕 it’s a true passion that I get from him.

[@aviewer9516]

@@Nursegirlalexandra What lovely people you are!!

[@9lettere668]

@@Nursegirlalexandra free-ranging domestic cats kill 1.3-4.0 billion birds and 6.3-22.3 billion mammals annually.Assuming that California has cats in proportion to its share of the nation's population, it supports about 20 million, who kill about 300 million birds each year. ... A similar extrapolation puts the loss at 1.5 million each year in Sausalito. Please keep these ferals inside, dont be irresponsible.

[@mosoofi9903]

the best ever on this earth for sure

[@Maple_The_Syrup]

@@Nursegirlalexandra I have rescued a few kittens and for some reason pigeons

[@feeberizer]

My latest feral kitten was a 2 mo female who is now a happy, healthy 10 mo. I named her Hope because I rescued her from a hopeless situation. As for the fur babies in our lives, I see it this way. They arrive just when they're supposed to. They bring with them a key which opens the door to a compartment in your heart. They unlock the door, enter in, close the door, and lock it from the inside where they will dwell forever. 💖 I'm 65 and have 22 compartments in my heart. Still with me are Penny 14, Cody 12, and now Hope. I wouldn't have my life any other way.

[@a.florschutzcamplin9011]

Sweet story. May u have many more beautiful years together ❤❤❤

[@feeberizer]

@a.florschutzcamplin9011 Thank you!

[@umaxen0048]

Yea, you were lucky with her. My male feral just passed away at age 16. We found each other 14 years ago. He was in need of food and love. He took the food, however only allowed me to pet him a few times a day in the first YEAR! Second year was better and was 100% by the 4th year. Even though I pampered him, spoke with him played with him, it took forever! He was the BEST cat... 😃

[@graycamellia7634]

Wow that was an old cat! Rest In Peace though

[@swaggytjmatthews4685]

rip condolences, beautiful pets that wanna be loved deep down in their hearts , just doesn’t know it yet

[@prernapriz]

I too lost my pregnant stray 2 days back. It feels so empty

[@myfavs253]

He knew you saved him. They don't forget that. Thank you for giving him his best life.

[@donutisout5462]

i lost my cat when shes around 7 months old

[@1.2.1.0.R.I.O]

"She's gonna kill me" What I think everytime my cat looks at me angrily

[@AKHWJ3ST]

I think that whenever I visit my daughter. Her cat is alone so much she does not like visitors and will not run and hide like most cats. She hisses at me, even in front of my daughter but more so when my daughter leaves me alone with the cat. I really dislike going to my daughter's house because of the cat, and I do everything to avoid it. My daughter says, just ignore her. Yeah, right!

[@peoplerdumb3397]

@@AKHWJ3ST best advice I can give you as a person who rescues cats it bring some treats.. Maybe even a toy.. Cats by nature love cuddles.. When my 3 cats started out they would fight but no matter how hostile the day was they would always cuddle up and night so they felt the love as they sleep.. It always warmed my heart.. When you bring the snacks don't take them to her.. Put them by the cat and walk away.. Or even put them down as the cat looks at you far enough to not get attacked but close enough for the cat to be curious.. Its worked for me with almost every wild cat I have crossed and rescued..

[@AceOBlade]

@@AKHWJ3ST my friend had a cat like that she was not fond of strangers then he had a birthday party at home and before it was over i was petting it with her in my arms

[@jemerson12345]

First thing to do to get along with cats is to stop thinking they are hostile. In my experience this applies to most animals, how you treat them is how they will treat you, animals are sensitive to human emotions, so if the animals thinks you are cautious of him/her, then the animals will be to you too making you both on edge for no reason. I agree to the idea of giving treats, making a new friend is way easier when you give them free food.

[@desratlinda8639]

Me too! LOL

[@bopeep5662]

I was so surprised when the kitty accepted being put in the water.

[@cocomo3141]

@Chad Mower this!!! Trying to go across the border. 🙄

[@ga69y]

@Chad Mower LOL

[@bexiebrooks1583]

She probably hates being that dirty.

[@Terri_MacKay]

My daughter and I have rescued quite a few stray and abandoned cats in our neighbourhood, and they all needed baths when we brought them in. I've seen so many videos of people giving happy, calm cats baths. Unfortunately, we've never rescued one of those cats...by the time I finish bathing a cat, my arms look like hamburger. 😻😹

[@starlight055]

@@bexiebrooks1583 i mean, we had a kitten (rescue) who hated being in their own poop (ofc); but wouldnt let us clean her! [they were too sick to use the litter box at the time]

[@betaville72]

If only people treated other people with such humanity.

[@leilanipunanimania6815]

I love how she meowed like, “hey, don’t stop brushing me.” 😂

[@moderndemon84]

🤣🤣

[@tron_cat43]

"Im sorry, who said you could stop?"

[@Lee_.Writes]

Lowkey my older cat😃

[@vikingboer756]

“Disgusting…. I love it. Do it again.”

[@8xrry]

@@vikingboer756 😂

[@leemastro9904]

There’s nothing more rewarding than when a feral not only lets you touch them, but actually comes over and initiates the physical contact. My mother has tamed several feral cats, both kittens and adults, and I have helped with most of them, so I know how great it feels. I am really glad that you posted this so people can see that there is hope for ferals. They just need kindness and patience. Keep up the great work.

[@Penguinnlittlee8734]

😀🤩

[@polygonally_dunce7813]

This gave me a mind image that has ur mom going into battle with kitchenware as armor, a rolling pin as a weapon, and her entire cat army with little pots and pans as helmets.

[@JacquelynRivera930]

Same! My mother and I have caught, spayed, neutered, vaccinated, socialized, adopted out and even kept ourselves about 70 feral cats and kittens over the years. This year alone I’ve caught 23 in my neighborhood. We are not a business and we do it with our own money. Every kitty deserves love and happiness.

[@SaneMillennial]

This one seems like it was a kitten though when this started, unless it's just a really small cat. I've worked around ferals too, and usually you can't socialize them once they're past the kitten stage. but depending on that specific cat's background, maybe they were once owned before so there is some hope for them. If they've spent their whole life on the streets though, they most likely won't ever warm up to humans. I fed a colony for 5 years or so, and still some of them even though they'd meow loudly when I came up w/the food, they'd run across the street when I got close to them or their food dishes. But a couple did come up and nuzzle against me too, but I think those ones were owned before.

[@elizabethsheffield6609]

@@JacquelynRivera930 ...........fantastic caring people x x x

[@puppetseducer]

Nikki: Is that purring? Kitten: *NO* ...but actually, _yes_

[@Mandred85]

Kitten: I'M NOT PURRING! YOU'RE PURRING!!!

[@puppetseducer]

@@Mandred85 💀

[@psychopathkat]

@@Mandred85 dat is the cutest!!!! dawww lol

[@angelicaplummer7427]

I'm purring despite mysewf

[@nno_u8910]

Sussy name

[@docadams7099]

4:33 You ARE special, lady! Thanks for taking such good care of cats! They are special too!

[@SensationalBanana]

Feeling that moment when they first start trusting you is... Magical.

[@TheRojo387]

My favourite moment: hearing the kitten purr!

[@WisdomOverWicked777Rules]

Amen Jesus

[@hawkins347]

We have a stray in our garden that just randomly turned up one day. She was already an adult apparently had been caught by the local shelter, fixed and then released. Very skittish. We left a bowl of food and water for her and she kept coming to feed until she just decided to stay on. It still took her about two years before she started trusting us and let us pet her. She absolutely loves my dad, he's her human. She's recently even started to come inside the house. After three years of patience.

[@jenscheibner792]

Took our 11 year old rescue 3 months to come downstairs, now he owns the place. Rescues need time, if you don't have time or patience, then don't get one....

[@cherylperkins3778]

I could see something in her eyes from the beginning that said “ I don’t trust you…but I want to.” You can see a difference in her as quick as day 5.

[@canadiancatgreen]

Lol I did too

[@tylerjakes5651]

Hello, how are you doing, hope you're having a wonderful day!!!

[@Mike14264]

"This is either going to be the bravest thing I've ever done, or the dumbest thing I've ever done." Lady, you have no idea how often these two go hand-in-hand.

[@fayekramer8314]

😂😹

[@adotintheshark4848]

But it's worth it when you succeed!

[@Mike14264]

@@adotintheshark4848 Indeed! With enough dedication, skill, bravery and a bit of fool's luck, success always tastes the sweetest when you reach it.

[@Noa-g1ex]

@@Mike14264 not the success for me, its the love and trust, time spent and bonding you have with them that matters, and i think things like that outweighs the "successfulness" feeling we get

[@Mike14264]

@@Noa-g1ex Hmm, good point. I think I meant it in that way too, honestly. The joy of having the trust and love of an adorable critter when at first they looked at you with caution at best. But yeah, maybe I could've been more specific.

[@clintontripura9713]

this lady is going straight to heaven

[@catlover4331]

She is a beautiful cat. Glad you helped her have a wonderful life.

[@raven4k998]

careful she bites

[@WisdomOverWicked777Rules]

@@raven4k998 no she doesn't

[@animalrcute7703]

yeah,,, thankful she had a great fighting chance 🥰🥰

[@crimebelt]

@@raven4k998 no u

[@raven4k998]

@@crimebelt no MRS Slave you

[@infamous1857]

As someone who has raised many feral kittens in her short time, that feeling when they start trusting you and purring is the best feeling in the world. They get this smile on your face and all the fleas and diarrhea and scratches and vomiting become worth it.

[@vegskater1741]

Are you giving the kittens dairy? Contrary to popular belief, milk and dairy are not all that compatible with cats and often give them diarrhea, and maybe makes them vomit too. I have cats and I rarely give them dairy, but if I do, it's in very small amounts. What else could you be giving them that makes them vomit? Maybe you should think about that too.

[@Lucy666Fernandez]

@@vegskater1741 The kittens could also just be sick when they come there. Parasites, viruses, bacterial infections, a lot of nasty stuff you can catch outside could cause those symptoms. We don't know if it's their treatment of the cats that causes it.

[@namechamps]

@@vegskater1741 Yeah you should never give kittens dairy but plenty of feral kittens have vomitting and diarrhea. Deworming, parasites in general, change in food, stress, etc. It happens. Not always but it isn't that uncommon. If it persists should see a vet because it could be something more serious.

[@viperswhip]

@@vegskater1741 from the limited experience I have with two different cats they do like other milks, one went nuts for oat milk and the other one enjoyed the odd treat of soy.

[@themupsmuppet]

IKR, and then for a week you have a fanclub of 1 and then they, if all goes well, warm up to other people too and then they like the whole world and are ready to go ;-) ;(

[@kokuhakuqiun4215]

Gorgeous baby! She deserves kisses! She was chill while getting bathed! Gorgeous baby probably loves the physical stimulation!

[@raven4k998]

careful she bites

[@Moemoepoin]

@@raven4k998 still cute though..

[@Shannonbarnesdr1]

@@Moemoepoin this raven4k person is a spam troller, hes been posting the saaaaame stupid comment in every subsection :-/

[@sarablake2114]

@@raven4k998 Can you not spam?

[@WisdomOverWicked777Rules]

@@raven4k998 DEMONIC NUTJOBB

[@daenerysdivine1906]

I can feel the glare from the cat in the 1st 30 seconds. It's awesome the lady worked with the cat and helped it learn to trust/love.

[@raven4k998]

that fur babies like must look big and mean so she does not eat me alive

[@Fischbroetchen2k]

Found a little kitten left alone in the streets some years ago, I gave her some water and she started following me all the way home. Even though I always thought I was a dog person and never had much contact to cats, the little decided for me to become a cat person. So first thing I did is was cleaning her paws (it was a rainy winter day and she was covered in mud) very gently with warm water, at first she was nervous but once the warm water came, she was starting purring like there is no tomorrow. After she was clean I dryed her in a very fluffy towel and sat down in my living room with her where she immediatly fell asleep. Little cat turned out to be very petit and didn´t grow after being approximately 3 month old... now she is a healthy 5 year old cat and foster mom to a double in size tomcat. To this day the shower and sink are her favourite places and she demands to get her paws washed every few days, only cat I ever saw to like water. Must´ve had a big impact on her the first time :D

[@cablekar]

Awe 😻

[@anniearmitage3633]

She needed you and you needed her - perfect combo for a ‘happy ever after.’ 😁

[@kathrace573]

Oh wow that's beautiful and goes to show u can be a cat and dog person at same time

[@Virjunior01]

That's sweet

[@aditidangi]

@@cablekar yooo the pfp 👌

[@trevorstockwell8290]

She was just scared that's all, I'm glad I had the patience for that lovely kitty

[@trevorstockwell8290]

@@mariatobin7519 cool

[@trevorstockwell8290]

@@mariatobin7519 sweet

[@Pe-S]

Yeah she was just an abandoned, very smol and scared little baby. And human hands must be very creepy to anyone who hasn't been in contact with us before; these fleshy, grabby digits on loooong ass arms.

[@mysanalumina]

She wasn't too bad at all. I've had extremely aggressive terrified feral adults that make her look social at the beginning. Absolutely adorable and wonderful she was given a chance at indoor life.

[@RoulicisThe]

Adults are difficult to handle since they're already past the "socialisation window", it's not as problematic if you get them young

[@kaitnip]

Absolutely - she is the cutest thing ever and really very nice. The one we have now we got him as semi-feral young adult and wouldn't let us touch him for months. In the end it was all worth it and he's become a sort of a 'family dog' :)

[@curlygirl56129]

she probably isn’t truly feral. She let the person pet her so quickly. I really doubt that within 3 weeks a truly feral cat would be crawling into bed with a human.

[@bobsburgers8497]

Maybe she was easier bc she was still a baby

[@ajrwilde14]

cats need outdoor access

[@SomeshMahanty]

Getting your kittens adopted is like giving up a part of your soul! But it's the right thing to do to ensure that they have a good life and other less fortunate babies get a chance too ❤

[@kj7element276]

My rescue was like that too. Got her from the humane society, she was there on their “second chance” program, and technically she was on her third chance. She was adopted out but returned 18 days later because she “wasnt acclimating fast enough”. That was all the more reason why I took her. It took her almost a month to warm up to me and another month to come up on the bed and a about a year and a half to come out of the bedroom and explore the house. She follows me everywhere now and comes to me when I call her. She has to snuggle up by my head at bed time, and I can never go to the bathroom alone, everywhere I go she is right behind. I love her so much. She is my baby girl.

[@adrianamartinez9225]

Thanks for sharing ❣️

[@teagoldleaf4137]

❤️

[@nicw1387]

My foster girl was on her 3rd chance as well, she was adopted then returned again not long after so I made her part of my family

[@kj7element276]

@@nicw1387 that’s great, they take time to build that bond, patience is required during that process. It’s almost as if they adopt us, it’s either a good fit or its not but ultimately, they are the ones in control.

[@SaneMillennial]

Wow a year and a half?! That's one timid cat! I have a timid, skiddish cat that I rescued from the streets, and she at least came out of the initial room I had her in within weeks, but she was owned before too. Her owner had moved away and dumped her and her sister outside so when I heard about it through a mutual friend I went and trapped them and fostered them. Her sister was more outgoing though. I tried to adopt them out but no one I could trust was interested in them, so I kept them, and they're about 8 years old now.

[@shanthagopian7559]

I really admire people like this and how they can handle giving away the cats with their interest in mind. I had to give up a kitten i had for a month over 8 years ago and sometimes I still get teary-eyed about it.

[@Milesco]

Yeah, I would never be able to give up a cat that I had carefully, patiently, and lovingly transformed from hissing feral to purring fluffball. That kitty would be mine for life! 😸❤

[@amberkat8147]

A kitten once came up to me and asked for help, at the time our apartment had a "no pets" rule and the landlord lived above us, but we took the risk to care of her for a few days while we found a home for her. I still think about her and hope that she's doing well now. Maybe she's forgotten me, maybe not, but I'll never forget her.

[@Unknown-sb4mi]

Same I have 5 beautiful kittens i had 1 but it died it hurt it’s liking giving them away this kitten was so special she was nice so cuddly loved to cuddle and never mean she died so young 😭

[@madisonwilcox1939]

Agreed - I kept the two cats that came to me as backyard strays. One was extremely friendly, the other (who is with me now) took a little time to trust me as a think someone may have not been too kind to him in the past. He's a real sweetie now and an awesome family member! He's mine for keeps!

[@cheyannebodenstein5594]

@@amberkat8147 she could never forget about you, you were the first to show her love and care. Plus, cats have excellent long term memory :) hold that memory close and know that you saved her.

[@araluen4484]

"This girl's about as grumpy as they come" Cat - >:( *being a visible grump*

[@sailorvenus6366]

3:

[@LauraSchendel-ko1qk]

There is a special place in Heaven for people who are so loving and patient with animals! Hugs!

So sounds like you're saying god is cruel.

[@dummekommentarefullhdvonka2359]

I'm so glad, there are people like you taking care of abandoned animals.

[@kayshawnsimmons6822]

I agree 😻❤🥰

[@zendakk]

I pity people who don't understand German to appreciate your phenomenal username 😂

[@dummekommentarefullhdvonka2359]

@@zendakk 😁👍

[@zeus918]

@@zendakk tell me then wad it means

[@MistedMind]

@@zeus918 Word by word: "Stupid comments FULL HD with hat or Pugs" "Mops" is a dog-race and I think in English it's called "pug" :P

[@kandancelaroy71]

When the lady said, "I promise I'm going to take care of you baby" that did it for me 🥰😘

[@AuntCathyPooh]

Nikki and her husband are seriously so amazing and awesome and give their whole hearts to help others, both animals and Hoomans 💖

[@jillybean3688]

That's when I officially teared up.

[@janet5610]

What tears me up is the kindness and love the foster mom gives to these fearful animals. If it wasn't for her kindness there wouldn't be any...promises to take care of you baby.....

[@klaybiggins4040]

Instant spoiling occurred in that moment.

[@danyeldoyle9685]

She did better with a bath than my cat does and he’s not even feral. I love how he found a forever home.

[@cavemanvi]

i also like that she said the cat came up to "our" bed she meant the other cats LOL

[@goodiegoodygumdrops]

I mean... You really shouldn't be bathing your cat... They bathe themselves.

[@danyeldoyle9685]

@@goodiegoodygumdrops we did so at the vets request. Some cats do need baths if their not capable of cleaning there selves.

[@burningoldsage4012]

@@goodiegoodygumdrops - It really depends upon the condition of their coat. Any cat that comes to you matted and filthy could use a head start, especially one so young.

[@goodiegoodygumdrops]

@@burningoldsage4012 True! But this other person I was commenting to was talking about his own cat... Not the one in the video.

[@Sanquinity]

I've been an intern at an animal shelter, and did socialising with a kitten once. Was a really special feeling to just sit there, slowly moving your hand a tiny bit closer every now and then, only to finally be able to pet the kitten after like 20~30 minutes.

[@rachelsyrup]

Lady: **brushes kitten** Kitten: MOM??

[@ritchie9629]

It does actually remind them of their mums !!

[@battleangel09]

LOL right!! her face xD

[@michellemiller2462]

I believe it is all about love and tenderness.🤗😍

[@sloanewalker42]

I heard ‘More!’

[@praskoviyabryk8704]

The captions were kinda weird for that time😳

[@thekeefchief3616]

I could never be a foster parent like that I would just end up keeping them all

[@gayboygamer8729]

Same

[@PuniceusRose]

Yup, same here

[@birdsbirdsandmorebirds6251]

Same. In my area I find a lot of small injured birds so I take them in but I can never release them :')

[@storkdeliverysstorkdeliver2846]

That's why when you get them a home, you have to give them to someone you trust and know and you get to see them anytime you want. And you can foster the next one that needs you. You can't keep them all. Or you will have 1000 🐈 🐱 🐈 🐱 🐈 🐱 🐈 🐱

[@thekeefchief3616]

@@storkdeliverysstorkdeliver2846 I know but they’re all just so cute

[@Alyssa-senpai]

I'm not the only one that thinks she's even cuter when she scrunches her face like that? Like yeah she's "threatening" to beat the crap out of me, but it's just adorable.

[@playlists5643]

Agree

[@wat8437]

and that ear floof

[@douglasgriffiths3534]

One of my cats scrunches her face up like that too. But she does it when she's extremely happy, and purring a mile a minute, and making biscuits. (Jan Griffiths).

[@Alyssa-senpai]

@@douglasgriffiths3534 that's adorable lol

[@breawycker]

Cat: rawr I'm scary! Humans: Awww precious baby!

[@ninademci1500]

Nikki, thank you for rescuing, taking care of, and socializing Raggedy Ann. Even before you bathed her, I saw her beauty and potential were hiding. I’m glad she was adopted by someone who’ll take good care of her.

[@TheNicholasDWolfwood]

Cat: What's that?!?!? human: Affection o_o Cat: disgusting!, ....... do it some more.

[@raven4k998]

careful she bites

[@hapwn]

Tsundere >:3

[@Moemoepoin]

@@raven4k998 it's still cute though...

[@startrekfangirl]

Pretty much sums it up lol

[@UnknownUnknown-yl1lt]

🤣🤣🤣😭

[@Timmynoona]

She was not even completely comfortable with her, but I cannot believe that she did so well with the bath :D

[@FGC-ku4ez]

Yes. I thought she would scratch her or at least cry.

[@nevinkinzel]

She knew she needed it. You see how she warmed up right after? That was a "Thank you."

[@hagamapama]

Some cats just like water. And she needed to get clean anyway

[@christah4102]

@@FGC-ku4ez When I was a teenager we had an indoor/outdoor cat. She liked to go outside but she also lived inside. Well one day she got stuck out in the rain and was soaking wet. So I grabbed her up, brought her in the house and decided I was going to get the cat good and dry. So I take her to the bathroom and pull out my hairdryer. I had no idea the hairdryer would freak the cat out. I'm holding the cat, turn on the hairdryer and she FREAKED OUT at the sound of the dryer. She clawed me so badly. Deep claws. I learned my lesson that day. lol

[@scottgilliam8185]

Right!?? I was really saying RIP to her arms at first 😂❤

[@gerardog2663]

I think the little kitty quickly accepted you as her mom. She first didn't trust you, but then she thought "oh, it's a new mom, great".

[@xRepoUKx]

Yeah, looks like kitten to mother behaviour.

[@mastershake42019]

Doesn't always happen like that. Been a year and still working on my rescue girl.

[@WickedPrince3D]

I suspect that brushing reminds them of their mother's grooming when they were babies. The brush would feel a lot like mom's rough tongue. :)

[@xRepoUKx]

@@WickedPrince3D absolutely 👍

[@gerardog2663]

@@WickedPrince3D also the cleansing, the feeding and the cozy feeling of the blankets.

[@jordantoczek3237]

When a cat not only lets you pet them but also purrs while giving you kisses in return , you feel like you just won a huge victory because you earned it fair and square from a creature that judges you worse than a mother in law

[@shijo4416]

After 3 weeks with this kitty, you are so right.

[@xinonamiiumx]

😂😂😂 the last part

[@rick4400]

My wife of 32+ years went to be with the Lord 8 years ago. I didn't take it very well, even though I was truly happy for her that her days of suffering on Earth were over. Within the last several months a family gave me their beloved female, beautiful long haired cat. She has awakened a buried sense of love from within myself. I brush her, and she loves the brush (she's 8 years old and is one of the most beautiful and gentle cats I've seen). When I used the brush on her facial area and neck, she gets real close to my face often times purring. I'm in heaven when that happens. Thanks for this video.

[@LotusStitchandSketch]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[@kc-lp6wg]

Thank you for sharing your story. I'm so glad that your wife had you who loved and cared for her so deeply, l'm sorry fot your loss and l am heartened to know that connection with a beloved pet given you comfort. Be well.

[@ferragus6737]

I wish you all the best mate

[@bradleygonzalez1160]

God bless you bro

[@cl0do]

Vous retrouver l'amour et c'est mérité❤ ce bonheur ❤. Je vous souhaite le plus de bonheur possible. Bien sincèrement 🤗

[@d0r0thy]

She’s literally my Cat. My cat always looks angry because I annoy her by being alive but she also loves me

[@madearya4339]

@@maxime_weillno

[@achintyasoni]

cat people be like. My cat hates me but i know it loves me

[@Nave6W]

You feed your cat. If it acts like this it doesn’t love you. You just feed it. Your cat would run away the first chance it gets

[@kirb7850]

Same with my cat lol. She hates me but loves me at the same time. She’s a damn tiger..

[@kirb7850]

That’s why her middle name is Morra (Demon)

[@monsterchic162]

I had a pregnant cat that I fostered once. Our other cats hated her because of how violent and aggressive she was when we first took her in. She wouldn’t let anyone near her, but I eventually managed to get her to warm up to me by being patient with her and before I knew it she was cuddling up to me and being a little darling. She even deemed my bed her safe space when she finally gave birth and kept being me her kittens. My cat was very jealous and not happy with me for that. Once her kittens were old enough we took her and kittens to a shelter so they could be adopted out and they were. She went from super violent to such a sweet cat, I hope her new home is treating her well.

[@LeakyEye122]

This women just looks so caring and gentle its no surprise that she was able to make the kitten feel better

[@Techoftomorrow]

Everyone responds well to love, especially animals. This for an animal lover is great to see, such a wonderful change in that little beauty!!!

[@romefox]

Elriiccc. I knew you were an animal lover.

[@sufinadim4064]

:)

[@chameleon7060]

We are also animals :).

[@afoster1621]

This makes sadly what they do in places like Yulin so hard to comprehend and want to do something about it, sorry to bring it down but its important people don't forget the other side of what people do too ( it doesn't go away being ignored )

[@Corn22]

@@afoster1621 sorry to break it to you but animals are tortured everywhere. cows, pigs, chickens. not just in china.

[@beverlyparnell1408]

When I went to the shelter to get a cat, they said, "You don't want That one". I felt a connection. Today five years later I have the sweetest, no longer wild, female best friend. Take the chance, they really are here more for you than them.

[@ds7900]

So sweet Beverly ❤️

[@mariegoble7138]

It HURTS my heart to hear that shelter works actually try to dissuade potential adopters from taking certain animals by saying, “You don’t want that one.” It’s not THEIR right to decide! It only takes that ONE special person to make a connection with an animal and change that animal’s life forever for the better and give them a loving forever home. Every animal deserves so much better than living their life locked in a cage.💔

[@edelleaa]

@@mariegoble7138 exactly... and it hurts to know thats all they are to the people working at the shelter.. simply unwantables that shouldn't even be given the chance... to me some if not most shelters feel more like a prison than an actual shelter

[@rosegreen3144]

That’s so sad. My kitty was the wack one out of the group (super hyper and playful). For some strange reason I ended up adopting her even when I originally I wanted a really lazy and cuddly kitty like my previous cat (as he was an old cat) and even my family questioned why I chose her. Still crazy and hyper as ever but I love her and couldn’t imagine myself with a different kitty🥰

[@mariegoble7138]

@@rosegreen3144 I think our hearts just know and they do the choosing for us.😘😘😘

[@JohnnyLREACTS]

These stories are always so heartwarming. Thank you for saving this little guy!

[@janiceherrera1825]

I'm a dog person rather than a cat person. But seeing the transformation through your tender loving care brought me to tears. Beautiful.

[@thewhitesaucecompany]

There’s nothing called a dog person or a cat person. Its because you were firstly impressed by a dog. If you were impressed by a cat, you become a cat person. Those who refers to them as dog persons either haven’t been with cats or have seen something that made them to not like cats. Just give a chance, and you’ll fall in love with them.

[@annebalderston2520]

Why can’t you love both??❤️🐈🦮

[@darkshadow_42069]

@@thewhitesaucecompany I have a dog currently. I also recently had a kitten, but she died due to an infection (The vet was ignorant :( ) I used to be a "dog person" but now I love both

[@shanedog5059]

@@thewhitesaucecompany can't tell people what to do man. I'm also a dog person, I just dislike cats what's so wrong with that? This video is cute though but definitely won't be changing my mind

[@porscheGT652]

Dogs are a pain in the ass.

[@betsysoutherland6069]

I've never seen a cat respond so well to a bath! She's a beautiful little girl.

[@e.conboy4286]

But we didn’t see the foster lady’s trip to the E.R.! Seriously tho, she was excellent with the kitten, gentle and soft spoken, wasn’t she?. 🐾 ❤️

[@georgemaster689]

I always thought that you couldn't bathe a cat.

[@river7874]

@@georgemaster689 It depends on the cat. My black cat Shroud LOVES water. He'll cry outside the bathroom door when I'm showering because he wants in, and will roll around in the water on the floor afterwards because I didn't let him in. I picked up a small plastic kiddie pool for him last year because he absolutely loves water and swimming. Now, my Tortie named Hati? She'll scream bloody murder like she's being waterboarded at the mention of the words bath or shower.

[@vandeolkon]

I bath my cat twice a week. She has a tumor (cancer) on her face and can’t groom herself, so I try to do it for her.

[@georgemaster689]

@@vandeolkon That's nice that you do that.

[@ruthalaina4837]

The dodo is so inspirational I could watch it all day!

[@the1observer]

You could probably watch 3 years of the dodo by now. They have a ton of videos.

[@ruthalaina4837]

@@the1observer yessss! 💛😋

[@beeagain213]

to be honest, i watch the dodo every day :)

[@jhawk3547]

Best totally on point succinct comment I've read in some time!

[@justanotherchannelhi5326]

I have watched it all day 😂 for many days

[@DavenDsota]

What a hero! Poor little kitten afraid to give and receive love, not a way for an emotionally intelligent being to go through life. That would be such a waste of potential love. You cultivated all that was required. I really enjoyed this video and yeah Faith=restored

[@NurhayatLeonGuerrero]

faith , love , KINDNESS , caring its the building block of humanity .

[@andrewjohnson6716]

She really knows what she’s doing! That rapid progress is due to her taking all the right steps at the right time.

[@robinm5741]

Except carrying the cat in one's arms to the car. What if a passing car honked, backfired, or something else else caused the kitten to bolt? It would be back to square one.

[@andrewjohnson6716]

@@robinm5741 Yes, I thought the exact same thing when I saw that.

[@highvibezwithgrace3917]

always

[@highvibezwithgrace3917]

join me on pokerface

[@neabby]

The sound of a purring cat is the best thing ever 😍

[@simonkevnorris]

Yes, when she first started to get that motor running I knew this would end well.

[@faufaumeowmeow3737]

Agree much! Cat's purr is one of my favourite things.... probably in the top 5!🤩 For me, cat's purr brings instant calm 🥰 I love to cuddle & hug my furry boy when he purrs 😍 ❤🐈🐈‍⬛❤🐈🐈‍⬛❤🐈🐈‍⬛

[@Sryloth]

my cat always comes and starts laying down on my tummy and is purring. i gotta agree with youm its so cute and adorable

[@maGnetar333]

No contest! It is the universal healing melody.

[@WisdomOverWicked777Rules]

@@maGnetar333 amen thank you Jesus

[@jennygiallanza4524]

She is just the cutest thing ever. Love her little purr

[@davidryan7992]

Hey

[@derricknelson8160]

Hello How you doing today?

[@CarmenGonzalez-i3o]

God bless for all you did for her....she will shine in her forever home!!❤

[@hallowfest7504]

My grandmother had a love for cats. And at her house we had a doggy door. One day a orange male cat just walked into our kitchen through that door. Everyone knew him as Sam in the neighborhood. He was so taken with us that he decided to stay. And i can say he is the most loving boy ever. He cuddles constantly, and if your his favorite human he will follow you everywhere and demand all the head pats & cuddle times. Unfortunately, my grandmother died, and he was heartbroken. We kinda helped each other, and he decided to then adopt me as his human. Most of my family hates cats but they all love him, especially after witnessing how attached he was to me. The cat chooses the owner. Not the other way around :)

[@robertl955]

My gf just moved into a house that has a dog door, she has a black cat and a calico. Neither of them have collars, one day i noticed the black cat eating out of the food bowl and realized it had a collar. It was the neighbors cat sneaking in the house and eating their food 😂

[@DazzlingPotatoes]

@@robertl955 lmao wtf😂😂 That cat is so sneaky

[@jamescrawford9643]

Granny's smiling at you two!❣️🕊️😉

[@amypagekaviani5661]

@@robertl955 We had a tom cat that would break into our house - breaking a window screen and bringing along two females! He was something else. Lots more stories...he has been gone for 4 decades and I still love him!

[@darkphoenixgaming8253]

I have a very fluffy orange male cat named Ed

[@brendawhite3156]

Anyone abandoned, be it animal or human, have trust issues. I can personally testify to that as true. It takes time to win their trust. It's beautiful how you paced yourself through a special affinity and empathy you obviously have for animals. Thank you sooo much for all you do in the animal kingdom. It's obvious to see why she ranked high in adoption applications. She's gorgeous. 'Loved those eyes.

[@jayneeharpe7536]

She is gorgeous!!!

[@StormyDay]

So precious! She was so little, trying that with an adult would not be as easy. What a gorgeous kitty, I hope she has a great life!

[@TheJECNova]

It's about the same, actually. Just a matter of socialization. And lots and lots and lots, of patience.

[@LisaMarie-rh5yn]

Yes! SO adorable, omgosh! 🤭🥰

[@DoubleMonoLR]

@@TheJECNova There's a big difference with adults, if they're feral(not stray). I would imagine it would be basically impossible with any adult feral cat within anywhere near the same time span. I have a feral cat here that had kittens(albeit younger kittens than this one), the kittens were basically fine within a day or so, while the mother didn't even meow for about a year. I didn't shut her in my house or anything, as it would've been too stressful, it was mainly via food that she slowly became more friendly. I had thought it was just a timid neighbourhood cat until she had kittens on my property. She now sleeps on my bed, will cuddle up on the couch sometimes, etc, but even after years doesn't like being picked up. The kittens were adopted out, after being with fosters for a while.

[@Evija3000]

Even my very sweet and socialised indoor cat will rather scratch me than take a bath.

[@lawrencemorris2261]

If you tried that with an adult they would most likely call your mother. And then things would really be not easy hehe. I know I'm not even good at dad jokes. You don't have to tell me, I'm trying okay?

[@kingbeastie]

What a great job you did and it was lovely to see how much the wee kitten seemed to like and feel safe with her new owner/staff at the end.

[@ozzygrunt4812]

This one always makes me cry, not of sadness, but with what humanity can do to bring back something that is so small and fragile. ‘Thank you’

[@KiIlZ0nE]

There is a bunch of human kids who need adopting and there will more soon. Let’s give back.

[@yesntyesnt]

@@KiIlZ0nE but.............. ............. Cats are better than humans 😂

[@cherylkruisheer3267]

Flower Drum Song…cry for happy.

[@debbieking3575]

Me too

[@janetshaw1870]

Yes here’s to the human angels on earth, who just make the world a kinder place.❤️

[@sooverit3376]

That bath was probably the first time she felt THAT good…EVER.

[@rare_grooves_shack_1983]

EXACTLY! got all the fur clumping and pore clogging dirt out. if ANY animal appreciates being clean, it's a cat. heck, just TALK to a cat and sometimes they'll start preening

[@adunce.5422]

@@rare_grooves_shack_1983 Preen?

[@adunce.5422]

@@rare_grooves_shack_1983 What do you mean?

[@adunce.5422]

@@rare_grooves_shack_1983 Hmm…. Whatever, maybe there’s a definition I’m unaware of…

[@bglamser]

@@adunce.5422”devote effort to making oneself look attractive and then admire one's appearance”

[@DominionFenrir]

Aww she's got such an old lady meow for a little baby cat

[@zvw444x3zefa]

Nice work NIkki. Poor baby, she is beautiful.

[@Spencertk7]

Fostered kittens like this for years and establishing trust, purring, even meowing is such a breakthrough. It’s the moment you realize all of your hard work was actually worth something. It also gives you a confirmation that this animal will be able to find a forever home. Breaking ferals on their caution to human hands, voices, overall interaction can be incredibly difficult and sometimes impossible to achieve.

[@whyamigae9666]

My dad rescues cats. Storm his newest one was in a abusive house, and left in the flat alone for Dave days straight. Three of them days without food or water. She hated my dad at first. I was the one who found her, I’ll never forget that moment she saw me. After a few weeks and socialising with the older cats, she jumped on my dad. One morning he stroked her when he woke up. Now she sleeps on his chest and demands cuddles. It took her longer to warm up to me. She was abused by her female owner, so it’s obvious. But I noticed she’d sit and watch from afar. Then when I was eating she came up to me. She didn’t let me stroke her the usual way I do with the boys, she’d duck away if I put my whole palm on her head. It took her a little bit but that night I saw her watching me twice. Since then she”# come to me and my mam for stroked. She adores my mam. But she knows my mam is scared of her. While I’m all guns blazing, come here I’ll stroke you. I’m used to dogs, or Phoenix and Jasper who are stronger, bigger cats Jasper was bigger than my dog. Hearing her meows is like a dog toy, but I’d not change it for the world.

[@MeganVictoriaKearns]

Thank you for fostering! I'm an atheist and even I think there's a special place in heaven for people who care for helpless, frightened, abused or abandoned creatures.

[@MeganVictoriaKearns]

@@xJane-Doex Its called irony. I don't believe in heaven, as I am an atheist. But this was so deserving of good will that it made me wish there WAS a heaven. Just for this.

[@kaiyamya9882]

@@xJane-Doex You can be an atheist and still believe in an afterlife. Atheism simply means not believing in a god or gods. Some atheists believe there's nothing after death, but they don't go hand in hand. (I'm an atheist who believes that there's got to be something after death, whether it's a spiritual realm or reincarnation or just a bunch of atoms floating in space.)

[@bambubombon]

@@MeganVictoriaKearns animals are genuine, and they bring us closer to God... in spite of whatever one's human intellect might dictate.

[@missj.4760]

She is quite docile, especially for a feral cat!

[@MeriLizzie]

From her size (all that long fur makes them look bigger than they are!) I would say she couldn’t be more than about 6 months old. There is an age, for kittens/cats, that once gone beyond that age without socialization the less likely they will be able to be socialized & adopted. _However_ I have seen it done with feral pregnant cats from a KZbin channel I follow that takes care of 2 feral colonies & other cats brought to them. Most of their “feral” pregnant moms end up being adopted. I think it’s because they’re there for so long & they see humans helping take care of the kittens, & often making the mom feel better because they frequently have some sort of health issue, from dental to viral.

[@jmontigny7367]

If a true feral manages to have enough exposure to watching other cats having positive interactions with humans and is finally brave enough to handle being stroked - miracles can happen. Most people are quick to call any outdoor cat "feral" when they are anything but. Either way, it's all about trust. Once they understand we can give them food and make them feel good with strokes and love then it's darn near impossible to peel them off of you. 💕

[@JJTownley_Classical-Composer]

0:21 First step is to knock her out with valium.

[@wtfbollos]

that's the thing about getting them early.

[@gibshoek]

@@MeriLizzie yeah I agree. I think that the longer without human interaction the longer it takes to get them friendly, and the more narrow their trust. But given enough time and consistent, patient (heavy heavy on patience) attention I've seen some extremely tough street cats retire to a pet's life

[@Pensive_Scarlet]

The way she cried for the brushing to continue was so similar to the way a hungry cat can cry out. She was literally starving for positive attention and sensations.

[@browhat4008]

Okay so

[@doughboyandpie]

@@browhat4008 is this an “Okay so- 😭” Or “Okay, so? 😐”

[@tooty9608]

@@browhat4008 we're waiting..

[@browhat4008]

@@tooty9608 It’s the second option.

[@tooty9608]

@@browhat4008 (ب_ب) tsk tsk

[@ChristinaE-m4g]

You are an AWESOME soul for what you do for feral felines! ❤🐈

[@papapiers1588]

This woman is a cat healer.. she has a healing energy. My Bengal boys would love her. She is an inspiration. Thanks lady for the work you do..

[@billyc768]

Why aren't your Bengals in the wild?

[@sutpecna]

I misread that as "cat dealer". I mean, that's surely one way to look at it 😂

[@papapiers1588]

@@billyc768 they weren’t born in the wild. They were born in a cattery . They have a great life here at the farm? Were u born in the wild? I bet you were. Namaste 🙏

[@aSqueaker]

She's a narcissist. Her self-absorption compromised her empathy. The ends doesn't justify the means.

[@marc-etiennemercier6584]

@@aSqueaker What the hell are you talking about? lol