Rescue Cat Goes To Work At A Museum With His Dad Every Day | The Dodo

[@26major59]

That little waddle has me melting 😍

[@pattyanne9982]

Ikr! Sir Duke so cute!

[@tbaker615bj]

Me too! I love the waddle.

[@ctgctg1]

But it’s going to cause him pain as he ages. He needs to drop a little weight for his health. He is very cute though.😊

[@agua9999]

@@ctgctg1 agreed. He’ll be happier in his old age if he drops a pound or two. ❤

[@sweetbuttergeminine4756]

Came just to say this 😭😂 whhhyy is it so adorbs 🥰🥰

[@annetteevanssmith]

As a former museum director I can appreciate what you have done by integrating a cat into the museum. Museums require a lot of controls, too many in fact, that make them unreachable/untouchable and by bringing in Dude, you have made your space so much more self-curated. People can curate their own experience by meeting Dude, how much more you ask? Through his presence you can teach people on nature and science much more compassionately by bringing part of the natural world directly to them. Congrats to you and your museum and may Dude live a long life and bring joy to many.

[@Commandelicious]

Knowledge and memories also link to emotions and having met an awesome cat at a place where you learnt a bunch of stuff makes it much more easy to remember.

[@catmom23]

Well said :)

[@SomeGuy_GRM]

Not to mention some kids will want to go there as often as possible just to see Dude. And they wont be able to avoid learning something in that time.

[@jongraves3097]

My severe cat allergies make this museum unreachable/untouchable for me 😮.

[@chrisberry9017]

My husband set up a Museum nearly forty years ago, and one of our regular visitors was a local puss called Gray Boy. He took on the responsibility of showing visitors around - he was a real star, and a great friend.

[@catherineoneal1030]

Dude is definitely a treasure. The sign "Dude's Territory" is priceless.

[@slayer7682]

every place of business, school, should have a cat

[@jordyvanstuivenberg855]

Amen

[@aetius7139]

Nay, they should own the building 😂😂😂😂

[@mibeatleman6767]

I'd go to the museum just to see him. ❤

[@keldaMouse]

If all these public spaces that can be sort of boring at times adds a resident pet Imagine the crowds.

[@pawwalker3492]

@@keldaMouse - agreed!!!

[@wika1117]

@@keldaMouse I think people with allergies would appreciate that too 😁

[@Stacymc2012]

Honestly, I’d probably become a member at that museum just to visit him 😂

[@DelawareMuseumofNatureScience]

@@wika1117 Dude is usually downstairs in the workshop, he comes up for special occasions.

[@ItsAlannaBanana]

I literally want to go to Delaware and this museum just to see this cat!! Who wants to come?

[@BrittanyMichelle4]

Lol mee!! I can use the change of environment!

[@rocksolidalibis]

Me too!

[@carriebradley7634]

The dude is a happy, well-fed kitty with a magnificent primordial pouch!! Go dude!

[@dinicti]

Emphasis on well-fed!

[@gobinlimbu8338]

*over fed i guess

[@sarahhouston6560]

Primordial pouch my cat has the same,, some cats have a natural pouch.

[@swfcocs1]

@@sarahhouston6560 so does my cat but I think dude has more than just a pouch lol

[@SevCaswell]

@@swfcocs1 He's so overweight he has trouble walking, and I bet his joints hurt him pretty bad :(

[@goudagirl6095]

Dude looks well loved and a bit too well fed!

[@davoid96]

He probably gets lots of tasty treats! 🐈

[@paulamusik2509]

You can tell by the look in his eyes that this cat owner definitely loves his cat and that dude truly is living his best life! I hope both of them still have a long time together with much joy!

[@jennykalahar]

I had a bookshop in Ohio wherein shelter cats were fostered and then adopted by customers. More than 50 were adopted from my shop over the years. I then wrote a series of novels about the experience (Shelve Under C is the first) to encourage other shops to look into fostering dogs, cats, rabbits, etc. The business that took over my location continued to foster, thankfully.

[@slinkywhippet]

Dude's a beautiful little orange chonker and I love him 🧡 His little primordial pouch swinging as he waddles along is precious 🧡 Hope he's a healthy boi under the chonk 🧡

[@ROYAL_REBEL]

hahaha. Exactly. He needs to exercise more

[@surfwriter8461]

Is that pouch something normal in certain cats, or is he carrying something that might suggest a health problem? I can't recall seeing a cat with that type of ponch swinging underneath. It almost looks like a pregnant female.

[@ROYAL_REBEL]

@@surfwriter8461 It's normal for both female and male cats. The female cats will develop it earlier or once they've given birth. The male cats will develop it later. This is what you call a primordial pouch. This gives them more prolonged survival if they're stranded or abandoned without food. BUT this ginger chonk needs to lose some weight, regardless lol

[@surfwriter8461]

@@ROYAL_REBEL OK, thanks for that info. I agree, Dude still seems to be overweight. I hope the people there can help him with that. I'm afraid too many people--staff and public visitors to the museum--are feeding him with no regard to what's healthy for him.

[@ROYAL_REBEL]

@@surfwriter8461 Yes exactly, although the ginger chonk looks adorable hehe

[@voyaristika5673]

I'm in love. It's so interesting how he "just showed up" right where he was supposed to be. Animals seem to do this. Good kitty, good people. ❤

[@TrudyPatootie]

*What a beautiful uplifting story. Thanks DAD for taking Dude in...and to staff for loving* *this beautiful cat. He looks absolutely spoiled and loved.*

[@peeuio357]

Bro what happened to your emoji

[@ItsAllLove4Real]

Cuuute emojis

[@TrudyPatootie]

@@peeuio357 *What you mean Jelly Bean?*

[@mrko3960]

@Vero E you must be fun at parties

[@Djdoe939jd83j]

Cringe af

[@tothelighthouse9843]

Every museum needs a Dude or Dudette! Just doing that kitty work of making everyone feel like they're welcome & they belong.💖💖💖

[@michelleguinyard6038]

I love how he’s so welcomed and his persona is integrated into the museum. The image of all the kids petting him was such a powerful, “in the moment” way to encourage love and humanity in a place of history and discovery. Great way to demonstrate that what we do today, and how we treat one another, determines our legacy. Praise to the museum and staff for valuing the life of this furry little angel. God bless you.

[@ale7564]

I bet working with Dude makes everyone’s day so much better. There’s a lesson here.

[@lumpyleocat]

as someone who works there, i can promise you that it does!! dude's dad has an open door policy, so we can visit anytime during the day!!!

[@ericrodensky9806]

Ahh! To be a cat and have an entire museum to yourself! I’d walk among all the exhibits, greet all of the guests. Sleep in hidden spots, and so on! 😺

[@bassdmin7436]

I love how he waddles. He is a precious kitty. I am happy he is so loved.

[@username4441]

he waddles cause of pain. you love seeing old men waddle around nursing homes?

[@asandi4444]

Oh how I love this! I have spent my entire career in Human Resources management. I can honestly say that most workplaces would see massive benefits with their employees if they had a cat or dog in the workplace. Animals bring out the best in us in a way nothing else can.

[@JoeCrow5542]

I’ve thought that many times after experiencing a ‘shop’ pet

[@LindsayLohan1]

I love seeing cats with jobs

[@appolop8273]

God bless you all for helping and giving this cat a comfortable life to live. Only goodhearted people know how to care for these precious little souls. Bravo!

[@annmarietromblee3413]

Loved the video and Dad and the wee mascot with his waddle. Soooo cute!

[@khaotikchiraq1148]

Dude is quite the sophisticated feline 😎 picked the museum for a home. Thank you for sharing Dude w/us, awesome story.

[@jekku4688]

That little waddle of his! So adorable. So loved!

[@markboran6017]

This is a marvelous story. Dude is a fortunate kitty. Love the way the Museum went all in with Dude being a member of the team. I'd say Dude is definitively the Museum mascot. Surprised this hasn't gone viral as it isn't every day that a Museum has speed signs in parking lot for a cat let alone books about the kitty. Bravo to Chris & the rest of the Museum folks for caring for Dude.

[@SeattleRaindrop206]

❤Yes! ⬆️This comment!⬆️ 🐈 ❤️👏🥰

[@goosefarm3602]

what a cute dumpling

[@dragon6irl]

It would be really cute to see a GPS map of where all he goes throughout the day. Does he check every room? Go outside much? Have a favorite secret nap spot?

[@DelawareMuseumofNatureScience]

Dude usually hangs out downstairs in the facilities workshop. He used to patrol more but at age 15 he's semi-retired but still comes to work during the week. He likes to greet us at the staff door especially when it's warm outside.

[@chiphammon3264]

All cat should be pampered and loved i have 2

[@Southrobinart]

You guys and your kind hearts are the ones that made Dude have a good life. I’d say he’s the lucky one.

[@deniseblackburn33]

Sweet I love his walking thank u for loving him

[@Hemophobia-]

What a refined gentleman

[@lj401]

Dude is totally adorable and clearly so dearly loved by his sweet dad and co-workers! Love that! ❤️

[@K3L1evt]

The waddle walk is so adorbs! So cute, a museum ginger kitty! ❤️🥰

[@venus22118]

Yep, the waddle walk! 😄👍

[@juliebraden6911]

You know what isn't "adorbs" (ugh)? The fact that his weight will cause him health issues and shorten his lifespan. But who cares as long as he's ADORBS, right?

[@thelittledetailscr7231]

@@juliebraden6911 Even fat cats don't usually have that waddle. Seems like an orthopedic issue.

[@donnabaardsen5372]

Oh my goodness, MK, I agree. Pay no attention to the police comments. Dude appears to be getting a lot of exercise. My late cat, Sox, ate normal meals, and was chubby until she died of cancer at 17. After cats are fixed, males and females, they get chubby.

[@Mrlonefighter]

@@juliebraden6911 Poor guy was barely able to walk. Not sure if it was because hes fat or if he had some sort of condition. Almost looked like a deformation at the belly just in front of the hind legs. It almost touched the ground when he was waddling around. Got me worried

[@Newport8187]

Thanks for saving him and giving him a forever home. He’s got it made in the shade now lol. That’s cool he’s a little celebrity cat.

[@LM-gm9yo]

0:19 the pure bliss on Dude's face 😭this cat is well loved 💖

[@user-uo4hl4dc4b]

Love his little bum when he walks. I hope Dude enjoys his life at the museum for a very long time. Sweet kitty for sure. 🥰

[@johnnybird5466]

Oh lawd he comin! 🐈🐈🐈

[@humairakhalidah]

@@johnnybird5466 he even looks like that emoji

[@gregoryandonian6643]

That "Dude" is pawsome. That waddle is his, is too much😸😸. That's one 👍👍👍👍🐈🐈

[@kimclark4305]

Ah such a lucky lucky famous kitty love the attention that he gets and the great life that he has❤️😸😻

[@Voltaic_Fire]

Work pets are awesome, they massively raise employee morale and reduce sick days because people want to come into work. I wish more places had them.

[@user-fm7vg4dv1k]

The kitty said he's a work of art, so what better place is there for him to be😸❤

[@jujulionesselsa1416]

Oh how lovely thank you for giving Dude the life he so very much deserves. And I love how he has his own book collection and merchandise. Just wonderful he melts my heart ♥.

[@Myako]

I kinda teared up a little. What an adorable cat, and what a loving owner you are. I am very happy for all of you. 💓💓💓🤗🤗🤗

[@ChairmanMeow1]

He's the curator of the museum.

[@terriwarner8682]

How wonderful making Dude a part of making people happy! Our World so needs this unconditional love from Cats and all Animals and tis is a perfect example!

[@Risky_Biscuit]

Tickle da belly!!! What a cute little chonker, the waddle made me all warm and fuzzy inside 🥰

[@seanreardigan2013]

ANIMALS MAKE EVERYTHING BETTER god love their beautiful little souls

[@oscarmax3242]

I've seen other working cats, but Dude is the first museum cat I've ever heard of! What a lovely boy and "employee" for the museum and community! Love his little waddle walk too!

[@ashliejensen2337]

I may or may not have cried happy tears watching Dude's story. 💕 I don't know who is more lucky - Dude, or the Museum. Thank you for adopting this precious cat & letting him be the star that he was always destined to be!

[@rukahazuki6650]

Dude, your existence is a blessing to this world.

[@aprilhoffman3090]

This is what life can be! wonderful

[@laneatkinson6441]

I love Dude!!! What a hardworking fellow! 👏💖

[@pennylambley2536]

Ginger cats are so affectionate. Simply love him. Hope he stays well.

[@cjp592]

I love museums. I love Dude is a rep of the museum and does his work uplifting the staff and visitors and now viewers. I love that there’s a sign in the parking lot telling folks to slow down. 🥰

[@eplondon3]

Nice Chris! I recognized you right away. Glad to see your love of cats. DUDE is the man.

[@gregj.gotham4402]

This is a great museum to adopt an animal like that. This is wonderful. I thank all of you people for being well to this animal, given him a life of substance.

[@anitamwd]

Soooooo cute! This hanging belly ( primordial pouch) melts my heart!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@charleneandrle-olson3099]

Dude is the best mascot, with a wiggle! I hope the staff take care of him for his entire life. Good job, Dad!

[@raelewis9957]

When he laid down, it was so funny to see their reaction!

[@jolantacyganek6672]

Thank you for saving Angel.... Love you....

[@_Shadoh_]

Such a sweet cat, so friendly and loving 🥰 had a ginger cat who was just like that for 17 years, love and miss him so much 💜😭

[@cq9882]

What a beautiful and kind man you are. I just know that Dude loves you back. Yes, the Museum is his to watch over all comings and goings. The team at the museum must love him as well. I do love the way he walks. 🐈🇦🇺🐾💗

[@plaidpanda]

Love this chonky Dude! 🐾 ❤ 🐾

[@barbaraprice2550]

There are a lot of areas in the museum to oversee. He keeps busy and is a happy cat who makes the museum employees and goers happy too.

[@annjohnson8437]

Dude is a superstar! Thank you for saving this adorable kitty! 💞

[@RaiderLeo69]

Well, he’s definitely well fed and taken care of! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@bluejay8047]

He's a treasure. Thank you for this.

[@senses70]

What heartwarming story and a beautiful bond you guys! ❤️

[@keithwigley1256]

Hey Dudes ..this is a real dude making our our lives more special..

[@Xx-ib6bf]

This is in my home state & I know this museum! Wow.

[@juliadesl]

What a fascinating place for a cat to roam. He has the best of everything!!

[@frankmicheal4912]

Hi beautiful how are you doing

[@teelurizzo8542]

Thanks for rescuing him, you are a kind soul, sir.

[@rareform6948]

Awh what a cute boy, I’m glad he’s given a happy life

[@jenniferhanson8136]

My heart melted seeing that kitty cat❤

[@annettemalaski1967]

Wow! His old man waddle is cute! I am so glad the museum took him in!

[@jaylu7021]

Love it when creatures like this find each other, soul mates.

[@humanbean779]

His belly!!! So cute, my goodness!

[@gailblue6803]

Yes! We call that “swing belly!” Cute!

[@juliebraden6911]

Yeah it's so adorable to overfeed a cat until they have health issues and a shortened lifespan. I hope you people don't have pets.

[@gailblue6803]

@@juliebraden6911 You apparently don’t have cats. I was talking about the loose skin that hangs and swings (on many cats) - not his weight issue.

[@johnjobs3027]

Compassion towards animals is mark of a great human being.

[@mariaisabelcruz4943]

Awsom

[@myopinion1773]

He's a beautiful piece of art 🎨 ♥

[@Alphiethealphaalpaca]

He's so handsome!!!!!😍😍

[@karenisak9631]

DUDE.....I LOVE IT! Great story...God Bless you and keep sharing Dude.

[@JasonOlsen]

Dude is fantastic, and I hope that he has many more years of bringing smiles and joy to museum guests and employees alike.

[@greeksalad4783]

Adorable chunky boy. 🥰

[@marymonroe7042]

Love Dude, so sweet! There is a small town library in East Tennessee that has a library cat named "Story"! When I go there, he makes himself at home on my papers or my bag! It is so cute! ♥️🐈‍⬛🐈🐈🐈‍⬛

[@pajewa]

That's sweet.

[@MD21037]

He has the cutest little waddle-waddle🥰. What a sweet little kitty. I have 4-rescued cats, myself. I've always done right by the animals. Every homeless kitty I've come across in my life, has become mine.

[@benji89917]

I declare you the best human being in the world

[@MD21037]

@@benji89917 that's very nice of you to say, but I am not perfect. I just have a soft heart for innocent animals who, are dependent on people for their care and well-being.

[@amys2650]

Omg luckiest cat ever. I’m a huge history nerd and would love to go to work there

[@christineodonnell2711]

I luv his walk....a real waddle! What a great cat!

[@brandyledbetter]

i love his gunslinger walk 🥰😂

[@clabersuarez5253]

Está gordito😹 el amor lo infló

[@haleybunker1339]

What a beautiful gorgeous cat!🥰🐈🥰

[@treehouse318]

Dude's territory, i love it! thank you for sharing Dudes' story, perfect start to my day.❤️

[@relax2dream164]

What a sweet story! Dude is a beautiful boy. ❤️🇨🇦

[@einienj3281]

This beyond heart melting.. ♥️♥️🐱

[@ashleyjackson8538]

He looked super happy running through the woods

[@saenekokun2723]

Dude's having better life than me 💀💀

[@ТатьянаКалоян-о8й]

Я тебя крепко обнимаю и целую три раза в щёки по русски.Должно тебе полегчать!🤗😘😘😘

[@lorenzopinto7948]

@@ТатьянаКалоян-о8й ... wasn't the third kiss on the lips, Tatiana? 😉

[@janiedunn637]

❤ the gorgeous 🐈

[@anapiresdecarvalho5241]

What a wonderful way to bring people to the museum! It should be mandatory every museum, library, kindergarten, school, retirement homes have theirs "MasCats"! 👏🙏💯🤗🌞🎊💐🏫😇☺️💖💐

[@sdmsdm7926]

Very good people who took him in & keep an eye out for him...that’s good Karma to you!

[@yahwehsallstars2467]

He’s awesome! Hopefully I can have a cat like that someday!🙏😺

[@farid4791]

That guy is so happy when he sees this cat. It puts manly tears in my eye 🥲.

[@flowerpower4065]

It’s so rewarding when you have so much love for animals ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤