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[@griffinbrackley250]

I love that you call him “sir”. He is indeed a distinguished old gentleman and deserves a proper title

[@somebodynamedJ.]

He does

[@josetrigueiro5978]

It's a she (tricolor male cat are very, very rare).

[@DeeEllEff]

@@josetrigueiro5978 “She” is named Dwight?

[@BridgetKF]

@@josetrigueiro5978 Actually tricolor males are not as rare as you think, though FERTILE tricolor males are insanely rare. We had a cat named Creampuff, and her daughter Creampuff II. Both kept throwing tricolor kittens, and she threw many male long-fur tricolors. Only one of the males started spraying and had to be neutered.

[@jonniehickson5599]

@@DeeEllEff My cat was a female calico and her name was Johnathan. Put some respect on her name. RIP 🤎🤍🖤😻Johnathan.

[@John_Notmylastname]

That is the calmest cat I’ve ever seen in my entire life. I’m glad he was rescued.

[@dtulip1]

Are we sure he even IS a cat?

[@John_Notmylastname]

@@dtulip1 surely doesn’t act like one 🤔

[@zyhe10k]

She has seen a lot in her long life. and it's clearly not the worst at all

[@luciaconn6788]

groom turned him cattastic

[@Donegal62]

I was going to say the same thing.

[@furygeist]

He is so calm and was like "Hm. This is actually rather nice. Please continue." What a distinguished gentleman. He's also so pretty. His stripes are just chefs kiss.

[@kayburcky7146]

You can absolutely tell he doesn't like any of it, but he seems too done with everything to fight back...

[@tek512]

This old boy is a proper gentleman. So well behaved. May he live many more years.

[@brostenen]

That is due to him having lived a life as an outdoor cat. That is what those cats are like. Indoor cats, no matter how much you activate them, have the most frustrating personalities. That said. It goes for standard house cats and not for something like a persian cat or exotic shorthairs. Those have been bred to become dosile by nature. And they will not be able to be outside, because they have a fragile health. If one have a housecat, the average standard and ordinaery cat, then they must have access to the outside. Else they will just be like they have adhd or have eaten a glass of coffeine pills.

[@maihongle110]

@@brostenen my country is infested with pet thieves. letting your pet outside means you invite the thieves to take them away

[@meowdee]

@@maihongle110 plus, cats tend to be territorial and get into fights (even if one is docile, others can beat them up), leading to catching FIV (like Dwight in the video) or feline leukemia. Plus the risk of them getting hit by cars or attacked by other predators. I wouldn't risk my cats' health to change their personalities. That can be done through proper socialization, enrichment of their environment and play.

[@AJackalMan]

I love how calm he was. Almost like "Look, lady, I've seen shit you wouldn't believe. Taking a bath is nothing compared to the streets. Also more blowdryer, please"

[@thehoodedteddy1335]

Reminds me of old dogs that just lay there while other dogs bark at them wildly through the fence like “son, I’ve been barked at by way bigger and way meaner than you, I could not give less of a fluff”

[@TrazynTI]

I've seen things you people wouldn't believe attack ships on fire off the shoulder of orion, I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in shower... Time for the blower.

[@BIGBLOCK5022006]

"I have seen things that you people wouldn't believe."

[@palmiduby1561]

hehehe :') his rough beans

[@MostlyPennyCat]

"yes more lik-e-liks thankyou"

[@nicoleta8964]

I want to hug this gentle giant 😢

[@nanfahkg1601]

He tiny 🥹

[@chris86simon]

He kinda looks like a Palla's cat, but he is absolutely adorable and needs some cuddles.

[@DaRealHBIC]

Facts! 🥰

[@ogladaczr.t.3168]

poor kitty...

[@Xsh755]

That’s a very stoic cat and a lovely one too ❤❤❤😊

[@ingoschultz0]

I had the fortune of sharing ten years of my life with a FIV positive cat. He was the most loyal cat I have ever witnessed, rivaling dogs. He lived a very happy and fulfilled life and died 16 years of age in late 2020. We got him from a shelter knowing that FIV positive cats have a hard time getting adopted, so thank you so much for sharing awareness to FIV hoping that it'll lift the barrier to get such cats adopted.

[@stardoll1995]

as someone who volunteered at a shelter with plenty of FIV postive cats who will sadly probably never get adopted, THANK YOU, from the bottom of my heart for knowingly choosing an FIV positive cat.

[@nekomasteryoutube3232]

I imagine one of the biggest issues is keeping up with their medication, which I imagine as a poor person isn't possible. Sad fluffy buddy here had to deal with that, but it looks like just like your cat, they might live a long healthy life.

[@stardoll1995]

@@nekomasteryoutube3232 ACTUALLY unlike with humans there is no specific antiviral treatment currently available for FIV, usually with just regular checkups and usual meds like anti-inflammatory or antibiotic meds when/if needed these cats will live pretty normal lives.

[@SolaScientia]

@@stardoll1995 Yeah, my vet clinic has an FIV positive clinic cat and as far as I know he's not on any meds. He has his own room over in our boarding building next to the clinic. I work in the boarding building, so I see him and feed him and such on nearly a daily basis at this point. He's so sweet. We do monitor his stool and urine and if he has any vomiting, but he's been healthy and stable for a long time now without needing any meds at all.

[@eMJay010993]

I would ideally adopt a kitten I could have for many years & ideally a Maine Coon. But my heart. There's nothing like the comfort of giving an elderly cat with health problems a good life. I know I couldn't just ignore those cats. Choosing a kitten is too easy.

[@meatyloafs4050]

that’s the prettiest coat i’ve ever seen on a cat, those patterns and color mixtures are mesmerizing

[@walkawaycat431]

It's very rare for a male cat to look Calico. He's very pretty.

[@marysanders9461]

He's a brown mackerel tabby with white, which is the most common color pattern for Norwegian Forest Cats. He's Forest Cat, all right, with a wide rounded Siberian face and huge Maine Coon paws.

[@crazybirdybird4312]

​@@walkawaycat431That doesn't look calico, he just has that awesome blaze down his back.

[@walkawaycat431]

@@crazybirdybird4312 Maybe not. But, he looks very similar to a calico.

[@walkawaycat431]

@crazybirdybird4312 I have the most beautiful torti female cat. Look on my videos. Her name is Lucy. Found her on my front porch.

[@Tvianne]

He liked the dryer, he liked the brushing, and actually didn't mind the bath. The most layback cat ever. Lovely.

[@sharlharmakhis280]

Compared to being a stray? He's like 'yeah this is nice actually'

[@trenae77]

He recognizes love when he sees it.😊

[@Tvianne]

@@sharlharmakhis280 no, not compared to being a stray. Compared to any cat, this one's so chill the camera froze.

[@timewarpdrive77]

Makes me think he’s not actually a complete stray; seems like he has some form of social interaction

[@aaronnekrin5150]

would be a great cat to own

[@bcaye]

The calmest cat I ever lived with was an FIV rescue. He had no aggression at all. He lived to 16-17, when he had a big clot to his femoral arteries to his legs. He survived that but during the recovery he lost too much weight and it destroyed his kidneys. He was such a good friend. I got cards from neighbors and my vet about how he would be missed. I tear up to this day when I think about Spot.

[@StarkRG]

Aww, like Data's cat.

[@denisebethany5691]

He survived the clot? Rare. Great to see ppl care even when they are sick.

[@lesleyM84]

What a perfect precious cupcake!!💕💕💕💕💕 unbelievably gracious and adorable 🥰

[@rayf6126]

I have an FIV rescue of unknown age, who seems to have cancer I'm just going to take care of him until he is too ill and put my own calm boy down as calmly as he is. I'll miss the cuddle bug though.

[@Earthstar_Review]

I lost my fiv positive cat this year. He also was completely docile and wanted nothing more than to purr on you. I miss him so much.

[@iamaunicorn1232]

I like how he's like "what's this now? Oh ok." With every new stage of the the groom. He's got a beautiful coat.

[@amybeck4966]

I love him. He's such a big, gentle boy. I'm also glad I'm not the only one who calls their cat (or someone else's) Sir 😂

[@bunnyluv2535]

I call mine his Royal Majesty…😉

[@moonwalker8391]

"You're a good cat. We're not even gonna put you in the rage cage for the blow dryer. We don't have to, you have no emotion." That line made me giggle, lol. Also, Dwight is so cute 🥰

[@silverjohn6037]

"If all emotions are common coin then what is unique to the good man? To welcome with affection what is sent by fate." Marcus Aurelius

[@RakibHasan-hs1me]

I felt like that was a savage comment, you have no emotion 😅😅

[@Sassyglbeauty]

I love how she incorporates educating the public on various issues into her grooms! She’s an angel!

[@angiedelap6831]

That's exactly what I was thinking.

[@Alice-rt6fz]

The only thing that bothered me was when she said that "ideally, FIV positive cats should be kept away from non infected cats". It's a little clumsily worded (which is understandable: it wasn't the subject of the video, and it's a short video) because a calm, sociable FIV cat can absolutely be adopted by someone who has other sociable non-FIV cats. I currently have an FIV+ and two non-FIV cats, all female and spayed, who are the best of friends, and as FIV is only shared through serious fights or sexually (and even then it's a lot rarer than fights) the risk of the healthy cats being infected is near zero, and it would have been a shame to keep my FIV kitty in a shelter just because of that. FIV cats often finish their lives in the shelter, so I don't like hearing things that could unjustly deter someone from adopting one. Sure, talk about how the end of life is complicated (my first cat, whom I discovered after his adoption was FIV+, is a perfect example so I know what I'm talking about) but not about how if you already have cats you shouldn't get a FIV+ one (that's not verbatim what's said in this video but it COULD be interpreted this way). Last small correction, a FIV+ mother rarely transmits the disease to her kittens, but a kitten from such a mother can read as positive in the first days/weeks of his life and actually be a false positive. When a kitten truly has FIV+, they rarely get to grow up out of kittenhood because they didn't have any chance to build an immune system before getting the disease.

[@Alice-rt6fz]

Last but not least: the absolute best way of keeping your cat safe is to have them be an indoor cat. If not possible/not something you want, the second best thing is to have them spayed, as it reduces reproduction-related aggression and fights, and thus reduces the risk of transmitting/catching the disease.

[@jimin879]

@@Alice-rt6fz she did mention that it’s mostly transmitted if a FIV cat fights a non FIV cat. She did acknowledge that you can own one that’s positive and not as long as you can make sure they won’t fight, bc that’s how they can transmit it.

[@Alice-rt6fz]

@@jimin879 What bothered me was how she said it was "best" to keep FIV+ cats and non-FIV cats separated, because that's a very vague generalization

[@lorrainevanLoo]

He is so cute. I feel so bad for the cat. He has gotten old and had a rough life. I hope he has a good home for the years has left.

[@sdprescott324]

As a senior citizen myself, it blesses me to hear your respect by addressing him as "Sir". Your care and gentleness for all the animals you serve is truly commendable and your sharing of information is so very helpful. Lord bless you for your kindness to all our furry friends !

[@amyoung101]

What a sweet and gentle old man. It warms my heart to know he’ll live the rest of his days with love and kindness. And thanks for the education on FIV 🥰

[@BoZombies4ever]

Old man? Excuse me???? He is the youngest, coolest baby boi one can ever dream of owning ❤️

[@ScreamXSurvival]

@@BoZombies4ever hes an old cat

[@Nelforr]

@@ScreamXSurvival Actually 10 years isn't that much for a cat.

[@gamingwithkev8208]

Old man...Lmao. it's a cat. Not human.

[@greggreg5189]

@@gamingwithkev8208 im a kitten

[@yourtypicalshadowlurker]

Thank you for spreading awareness of FIV and the fact it is not a death sentence. For the longest time, I believed cats with FIV wouldn’t live comfortable or long lives. Last year, I met a beautiful stray with a nasty cough. I had a feeling it was related and after bringing her to the local shelter, they confirmed it. That said, the humane society said she would still be able to live a fulfilling life and within a week, she had a new forever home. I’ll never forget her and am happy that her condition didn’t stop her from finding a family.

[@zerowhite2286]

Thank you for rescuing the stray, changing his whole life for the better.

[@staciestreck2024]

I don't know how you resisted kissing that adorable little forehead. 🥺 Also my favorite part of this is seeing how fluffy they all get afterwards 😂

[@EllieKettel]

Our void boi is FIV+, we adopted him from the local shelter when he was about 5/6 years old and he's been with us 6 years so he's around 12 years old! He's the most loving cat I've ever encountered and recently let me bathe him (my first time giving him a bath!) with no protest. Thanks to this channel, I knew not to just put him in the bath tub.

[@lydiawilson325]

Ive got tears running down my face watching this. Just looking at his face you can tell he's had it rough bless him. Thank you to who ever rescued him and didn't put him down just cos he's FIV positive. He deserves all the love and treats. Thank you for bathing him so gently too.

[@TransientWitch]

Well, he's with gold folks now, so things got better for him!

[@Sariluhoo]

His story and battle worn face is shared by so many cats, sadly. His story seems to of ended up a happy ever after... thankfully!

[@danettecadzow9837]

Well said!

[@ovrdedge821]

I had a stray kitty once, she was the sweetest little pie ever. She had extreme separation anxiety, I couldn't leave her alone, she needed someone with her at all times. The time I had to leave in an emergency, she was so scared and skittish, like she thought she was abandoned... breaks my heart everytime I think of her...

[@spicybabylotion]

@@ovrdedge821 Aw what happened to her

[@averagegirldownloaded136]

Worked for a cat rescue for years and FIV cats were always ignored for healthier cats when it came to adoption, which is so sad because they can live normal happy lives and are often big fluff balls of love. So glad you are educating people about this! Thank u 💓

[@wombat.6652]

I tend to rescue adopt older cats and have had some with fiv. The thing is to stop them spreading it, so indoor / leash outdoor only works purrrfectly for them. Or some sort of catio. They have lived to old age quite well, depending on other issues. And older rescue cats seem to be grateful, and happy to live with me. 10/10 would recommend.

[@poppyonline4034]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@maxventunosei5017]

I only knew the cat I was interested in had HIV the day of the adoption... Didn't stop me :) he was the most perfect little man

[@IceRiver1020]

One of the rescue cats my mom adopted is FIV+ and we didn't find out until after we got him. They told us he didnt have it, so either they lied about testing him, they lied about the results, or they somehow got their information wrong (they did not give us medical records with tests/results in his paperwork, so when he had his first check-up with our vet, we decided to play it safe and have him tested). We were upset with them, because they knew we had other cats, and we had to decide to what to do from there. We ended up keeping him, because he got along with the other cats, and we felt safe letting them interact. We also didn’t want to risk giving him back to that rescue, in the event we decided that we couldn't keep him, because we were concerned about them doing the same thing again.

[@IceRiver1020]

@@princesscookie5245 Indoor cats live much longer, healthier lives than outdoor cats, my family has only had terrible experiences owning outdoor or indoor/outdoor cats. Also, FIV+ cats can absolutely live with non-FIV cats, as long as they don't fight (and even if they do have some spats, it only spreads through bloody bite wounds, in which case those cats shouldn't be living together regardless) the chances of it spreading is practically 0. Most FIV+ cats live very normal lives, the only thing that makes them "unhealthy" is a lowered immune system, which you can easily watch out for by avoiding exposing them to things that can make them sick, and other animals that are sick.

[@user-mw9zd2iv5x]

This cat is beautiful. I love his coloring. I'm so happy he has a forever home now.

[@Exceltiaawesome]

My parents have a 13/14 year old rescue boy with Feline Herpes that has caused half his teeth to rot out. In his old age, his nose bleeds and his chin scabs, but he is still fine! When we first got him, we named him Silly, because we thought he was dumb. But he is the smartest, most loyal, most obedient, and most human-loving pet we have ever had. He LOVES to talk, and I can have a full conversation with him over the phone. He loves to go for walks in my parents' apartment corridor, and is well-known by neighbours who wave at him as he does a loop every day before returning home. Every time we have brought him to the vet or a cattery, the staff gush over how perfect he is. One cattery staff even teared up when my parents went to pick him up only 10 days after he was dropepd off because she loved him so much. Cats like Dwight and Silly prove just how incredible cats with conditions that cause them to be overlooked can be.

[@ThreeFatCats]

Thank you for highlighting an FIV+ kitty and giving good, accurate information. These cats often get overlooked in shelters because of their diagnosis, but they really can have full, healthy lives if given the chance.

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

Right. I didn't know anything about it.

[@mitchellnelson521]

My mom's cat was first diagnosed with FIV on Memorial Day in 2016 and is still happy and healthy at 14 years old. FIV is far from a death sentence

[@keawarren]

An incredibly skinny four year old tomcat showed up on my doorstep with a broken tail in 2011. Vet exam showed he had FIV. All these years later, he is absolutely the best cat I have owned. So grateful and kind to me and a wonderful, calming influence on our other FIV negative cats.

[@dragonryderslair]

​@@keawarren n

[@jessiesoul3821]

His face shows how much he's been through, his soul is so gentle

[@burningsamrai3681]

This cat looks like a war-veteran.

[@LightsJusticeZ]

He is a trooper. Something about the look in his eyes brought a tear to mine. Hope he gets to continue living a wonderful life.

[@northernerinnc3179]

What an even tempered, polite kitty cat. If he were anxious, he certainly didn't take it out on you. What a sweet boy!

[@calideb4437]

Dwight is getting all the attention, care, love & treats he deserves. He's so trusting of you & tolerates his spa day. Such a sweet old guy. So glad the rest of his days will be the best of his life ♡

[@Kreachie]

It’s good to know he’s being loved, Although personally if I had him, I’d name him Titan instead of Dwight, HE’S HUGE! I used to have a big ginger cat who was a huge pushover and he wasn’t as big as him, but still, being so large he’s super chill.

[@clownfromclowntown]

My favorite cat in the whole world, Mozart, had FIV. She was also the softest, sweetest baby I’ve ever met. She passed away last June at 14 - FIV is not at all a death sentence for cats, it just means they can’t be exposed to indoor/outdoor cats. She never got sick until about 2 weeks before we put her down. FIV cats are still worth all the love and affection of non FIV cats, she was really the best cat I had ever met ♥️♥️

[@Alex_Mitchell]

Sounds like Mozart had the perfect home.

[@towritemichelle210]

Very true!!

[@mysteryachiever]

Big hugs to you 🤗❤️🤗❤️

[@littlekitten6250]

i’m sorry for your loss. Can this disease be cured?

[@Calthrow]

​@@littlekitten6250 just like HIV there is no cure but they can live a long happy life if they stay indoors and careful with infections

[@karenkiokemeister1718]

Thank you for sharing important information about FIV positivity not being a death sentence. These kitties need kitty families, too! Loving your channel even though I am a cat person!❤

[@LisaLGruman]

Dwight was a delight. He looks so good from the grooming, and I did learn so much about his disease. Bless him, and thank you for this great video.

[@snoozieq4584]

Thank you so much for shining a light on FIV+ cats. Dwight was a super good boy. He was so chill. I'm happy he was rescued and a family was brave enough to adopt him.

[@DelilahZoe]

She really did a great job! I never looked into FIV+ issues, now I feel a lot more informed and less worried about it!

[@nquisitiv3471]

My cat has FIV, little dude is just like other cats except it takes him longer to heal from sickness and it can be more severe than normal. He's such a sweetheart

[@bcaye]

I literally had my FIV rescue at a kennel for 10 days trying to find him a home. They were nice enough to let me visit before opening hours after I got off work. I loved him so much, I would be streaming tears as I was leaving. One day, the tech who was setting up for grooming asked "Have you considered the vaccine?" I had four other cats. That was the first anyone had mentioned a vaccine to me! The vet who made the diagnosis only asked if I wanted to spend a few days with him or euthanize him right away. He was 2-3 years old and perfectly healthy. One of the sweetest boys I ever lived with. Lived to 16-17 and death wasn't related to FIV.

[@wafflenerfy]

If Dwight isn't already adopted, they should use this video to show how chill he is. I feel like he might be the chilliest 🐈 you've ever groomed!

[@meese9140]

Absolute unit!!

[@Judgeangels]

Im pretty sure he is adopted

[@deadlyasylum]

I believe she said he has an owner.

[@chelseysowden3878]

Dwight is adopted and has been happily living in his forever home for 3 years now 😊

[@michele2855]

Thank God Dwight got a home. He’s so calm. Thank you for educating us as well.

[@jessicahaines7263]

Love Dwight!!! I'm glad you're using your platform to educate on things like FIV. So glad that Dwight has a loving home today. What a sweetie

[@blackwingrose]

Thank you for doing a video about FIV because it is so misunderstood. When my Pele was diagnosed, about 15 years ago, my vet knew NOTHING about the disease and told me that I would have to put her and all of my cats down immediately because they had been exposed to her. I had to go do all of my own research, after the hysterics he caused me, and found out how to handle it myself. None of my other cats ever got sick because they did not fight, and she lived for another 7 happy and bouncy years before she went terminal.

[@towritemichelle210]

Yes, they can mix with other cats!! Glad this info is getting out there

[@5peciesunkn0wn]

That vet needs more training...

[@YuBeace]

Now, I don’t know what the general knowledge among vets was 15 years ago, but that sounds like a vet I’d never want to see again. Misunderstandings happen, but at least the VET of all people should know. Also, “put down immediately because of exposure” without at LEAST having them tested before ending their life? That vet does not love cats.

[@Mortablunt]

I remember reading a book from my childhood about 20 years ago when it was spelled out at FIV spread through fighting so if your cats weren’t fighters and got along well the only problem with FIV was the issue with affordable treatment. Even now it’s extremely expensive. Fortunately the vaccine came on a few years ago and has been mandatory in most jurisdictions but even if it’s not mandatory still get it done anyway and that includes even if the shelter or rescue swears it was done because mistakes do happen and people do lie. If you live in America or Canada you may have to take a trip elsewhere because the vaccines were discontinued in these regions.

[@LadybugLuv]

I am far from being a vet, however I have never heard of FIV until today. I always had cats as pets until high school. I have a dog now only because there was no place for a litter box in my home. If a vet had ever told me my cat had FIV I would have been hysterical too. When I had cats in the late 80's we didn't even have a computer, so there wouldn't have been any reach done by me. Each day is a blessing when you can live and learn.

[@jcnorn]

Such a distinguished older gentleman

[@Bionickpunk]

Wise old sage that has been through a lot as a stray, not even the dryer hose bothers him.

[@katel1849]

I felt like at the end he'd turn around and say "thank you"

[@judithann7193]

He loves the attention. He is wonderful.

[@Transformers2Fan1]

Look at how polite and soulful his eyes are. 😻

[@Cerinaya]

That is a sweet and tolerant cat. Glad to see he was rescued to a good home.

[@eowin6732]

“You’re a good cat. We’re not even going to put you in the rage cage for the blow dryer. We don’t have to, you have no emotion.” I absolutely love it when your witty, sarcastic humor pays us a visit! 😂

[@JadenKismet]

What a sweet old man! He only sounded upset once and it was more a mild complaint then anything. I'm glad he was rescued and given a good home to live out his golden years.

[@fallenmar9894]

Such a handsome senior. Such pretty colors and beautiful fluffy tail

[@chemprofmatt]

Probably the most chill and best-behaved cat I've ever seen.

[@k.a.2241]

This video made me cry. This is EXACTLY what PTSD can look like in humans. Its called disassociation and numbing. Im a psychologist in NYC, and I work in a state hospital. I see this all the time. The blank resignation that life is awful and there is nothing you can do to change it. When you see it, its so different that "regular calmness". Its like extreme non-reactivity. He's even got the typical "thousand yard stare" of human PTSD victims. I cant imagine what he went through.

[@Solitude11-11]

Spot on. Animals can have ptsd exactly the same as humans. I have it myself and this is my reaction to any unpleasant thing that happens to me, switch off and ignore.

[@lydia67119]

I was thinking this might be a case of learned helplessness, too. Such a sweet kitty doing his best. My Mona acts the same way

[@tamara8872]

Animals, cats included, make themselves small or go limp/play dead. Dwight was mostly standing up, showed interest in his environment and even leaned into the dryer at some point. He also communicated with his tail that he got tired of the brushing.

[@alikatyeg3295]

When his tail started whipping, I thought you might be in trouble but he was still totally chill, even annoyed. What a good cat! I suppose a kitty that started life as a stray has a better understanding of what's truly worth the energy of freaking out about. It's awesome that he was rescued.

[@KatalinaKristina]

Boy is that good advice. "a stray has a better understanding of what's truly worth the energy of freaking out about"

[@eljoho622]

​@@KatalinaKristina yeah, i am going to steal that line and said it to my grandson in the the future lol

[@coolpumpkins453]

@@KatalinaKristina this might be true..my indoor cat is scared of everything

[@bkitteh6295]

DWIGHT IS SUCH A SWEET PEA!!! I hope his life is wonderful & filled with love for the rest of his days❣

[@MusicFreakgirl666]

He reminds me of someone who has been through a lot, and now everything is just like :" it can't be worse, so whatever". He's so beautiful and cute, I am so glad he got adopted 😊

[@deadbored17]

After hearing his story, how could you not want to spoil him for the rest of his life 🥺

[@Vida7354]

My cat actually dont mind rain but he wont like having water driped on him at home, like hell he will come home so soaked that he is barley moving

[@edoboleyn]

deadbored - I feel the same way! I would cuddle and spoil the heck out of this distinguished gentleman. 🥹

[@elizabethparga6181]

Me personally I would spoil him rotten

[@jordanhasch2544]

While it hurts to see ANY animal with a possibly life-threatening disease, to see how calm he is (knowing full well that he is not going to be hurt or injured) and seeing how he interacts with Vanessa is everything. This cat radiates peace and good vibes. We should all act this way.

[@Mataclysm]

This is a traumatized cat. That's not peace and good vibes, man. He's scared at first, and then when that subsides he clearly gets a little angry.

[@Regfife]

@@Mataclysm I disagree. His body was relaxed, with no shaking, stiffness, or resistance, and that one meow indicated annoyance, not anger. Contrast this to the constant noise, escape attempts, and attacks from other clients.

[@depressoespresso5904]

such a chonky old gentleman he's adorable

[@CookwitchCreations]

Oh my gosh, what a well behaved gentleman! He's beautiful, and I'd love to cuddle him.

[@vicroc4]

I'm impressed at how quiet he was. Even the best cats usually complain to no end. I guess being a stray, he just never really had to use his voice. Because that tail told a whole different story about where his mental state was at.

[@Draconlykos]

Annoyed but tolerant lol

[@celticfox]

@@Draconlykos think I found the name for my autobiography! Haha

[@panda-peanut]

Dwight was very chill. He's what my grandpa would call a furry potato.

[@Mortablunt]

A sweety floof!

[@xiesie_xiesie]

Oh my god a furry potato

[@CristinaF210]

for an old gentleman his fur is absolutely stunning, im so grateful you gave such a gentle warm bath to this beautiful feline, its so encouraging to know the disease will probably not kill him if managed properly, thank you🥰

[@austinblades8903]

man, I clicked on the cat expecting chaos but this boy's chiller than most of the dogs are. you can tell the poor boys been through a lot but what's really surprising is how trusting he is considering. you can tell he's spending his senior years loved.

[@sirtobi6339]

imagine how many rains he had experienced to be that calm in the bath 🥺 so glad he was rescued

[@FireCracker3240]

What a sweet, battle-hardened little guy. Props to the family who rescued him, despite his senior age, previous lifestyle and FIV status. He's got so much love to give! 🥰🤗💗

[@Beth81818]

He’s so sweet 💚 He seemed to appreciate being called ‘sir’ and in return listened and followed all of your polite instructions perfectly ☺️

[@CharlotteIssyvoo]

I cannot believe how calm he is! I've never ever seen a cat like this.

[@Ashiicatt]

He genuinely looks like a veteran of war with his old little face, and you can tell he just accepts it because he has been through so much worse and that this is helping him

[@amyanderson4303]

All seniors deserve respect and love regardless of species. Am I right?

[@Vinemaple]

1:21 he be like, "Y'know, I'm not really a fan of this... but, meh..."

[@cortnycrawford9699]

I have a FIV positive cat and he’s the sweetest, most social, goofball cat I’ve ever had. Thanks for educating people on it!

[@hitfasthithard]

He's FIV paw-sitive And I love him

[@justsomegothgirl]

He's so relaxed in the bath! What a good boy! He's just like "I've seen a lot in my life: a warm bath, blow dry, and brush is nothing!" While he was a bit annoyed by the end he was very polite.

[@sundance81677]

Hank, the diabetic kitty who had a stroke, and Dwight are my favorites from your channel. I’m so glad he has a safe and loving home. He needs to be reminded every day all day that what he endured in the past will never happen again.

[@tigerback62]

I agree with you! I love Hank too!

[@Tonimaroni2BeKindToAnimals]

Now I need to find hank to watch 🥰

[@SusanBush-xj2rj]

That grooming was an act of compassion above and beyond your usual. ❤️‍🩹

[@cherylhurst7093]

He is adorable. Glad he found a home. What a calm, pleasant kitteh.

[@MagicSpaceWolf3983]

This poor old man kitty has clearly been through SO much 😿 It speaks volumes about him that he remains chill. I really hope he has a warm, calm, safe home now with plenty of soft places to snuggle and fun toys to pounce on when he has the energy 🥰

[@rheinhartsilvento2576]

10 is actually equivalent to only about 50 in human years. So as such, that's not really an old man😉. Though of course health very much depends on individual life circumstances and conditions. If he was a street cat in his former life, then there's a lot of wear and tear...

[@MagicSpaceWolf3983]

@@rheinhartsilvento2576 Good points! A 10-year-old loved family cat who has only ever lived indoors, always has the proper medical care, food, etc has many more years to go, thank goodness :D But like you said, street cats who've lived a rough/dangerous life do age faster.... similar to how a 60 year old human who's been incarcerated since 18 often has the appearance and health problems of an typical 85 year old.

[@mozzjones6943]

@@rheinhartsilvento2576 He pretty much is, They say 11 -15 is a cat's senior years..beyond that we talking geriatric.

[@rheinhartsilvento2576]

@@MagicSpaceWolf3983 Right👍

[@rheinhartsilvento2576]

@Mozz Jones Depends on the cat. Cats kept exclusively at home, well-fed and cared for very often live beyond 15. 18 or 20 orbsometimes a bit older s not that uncommon. It is estimated that a human year in a cat's life is about equivalent to 5 years in cat years. So for a well cared for animal, that's middle age.

[@kewoshk]

He took grooming like a champ! Gorgeous markings on his fur ❤

[@coatbee9244]

Being a stray cat, I think he lived through snow storms and rain storms. This is nothing in comparison

[@Evija3000]

Gorgeous fur overall

[@caljones]

He looked a little unsure about some things, but on the whole, I think he rather enjoyed it

[@meredithingram9384]

What a big beautiful cat! I’m glad he’s off the mean streets and getting some pampering.

[@darlenemassey6161]

So glad his owners are taking such good care of him. He was absolutely adorable.

[@avaandaddyplays679]

Poor baby, I feel so bad. He looks like the sweetest cat ever

[@locabynature]

I know right. he has beautiful markings too. I hope he lives out the rest of his life in comfort and is loved.

[@phd_gaming5010]

That is one chill cat. Hopefully he lives a happy rest of his life. Seems like he deserves it.

[@elizabethcobb3316]

He's a lovely Kitty and his fur looks so soft luxurious when you were done! He was better than some of your dog clientele! I really appreciate how patient you were with him getting back into his mobile home.

[@LaFullangr]

In the UK, horse people will sometimes say that a particularly sweet horse has "a kind eye" (I don't know if that saying's common outside of the UK, but it is here) and Dwight is a cat with a kind eye if ever I've seen one ❤️

[@irgendwieanders2121]

...to learn a nice turn of phrase here 👍...

[@laurajesso88]

We say that for horses in Canada!!

[@remaguire]

Thanks for the new addition to my language repertoire! I have to ask my Irish relatives if the phrase is used there.

[@maudline]

I love that 🥰

[@TopazFire15]

We say “kind eyes” in the US!

[@Omnihilo]

3:37 What a cute moment that was captured, the kitty paw next to the paw tattoo.

[@joycestevens376]

He looks so much better. So glad he has a home.

[@daniellezevolo4988]

That has got to be one of the most well-behaved cats I have ever seen.

[@MrJagger112]

Kitty looks like he's done nothing but fighting since birth and now he's just all done with it and 200% chill :)

[@redfailhawk]

This is one of the most well-mannered, sociable, and patient cats ever. He genuinely seemed to enjoy the blow dryer at times! He's absolutely gorgeous and his owner clearly adores him.

[@elleelle812]

Dwight was indeed delightful. Adorable and CUTE.

[@diane9247]

Dwight is precious! He's had a hard life, but that's all over and he's in for nothing but love and comfort, now. 🍱

[@obliskout1aw]

Such a distinguished gentleman.

[@MDRnMisha]

This cat is like “meh I’ve been through worse”. Sad, but glad he’s rescued and so calm for the groom. I think he might actually enjoy some pampering.

[@carebear8]

He loves the blow dryer! What a handsome man!

[@LuvJnhXOXO]

What a sweet and handsome little guy.

[@naboos4432]

What a gorgeous old man! He's so patient. Our cat is also a rescue FIV. His mother was FIV positive and passed it on to her kittens. He's a robust 8yrs old now and doing great!

[@hannaha4631]

The look on his face as he's lashing his tail is just "oh come on, why aren't we done with this yet..." What a good boy...

[@9catlover]

He is so adorable. and the droopy ear is so cute. He's such a docile cat.

[@jazzycat8917]

Aww look at this fluffy lil tiger!

[@AegleRed]

I recently became a first-time cat owner and I was nervous about giving him a bath at home after he found some dirt on a walk and rolled in it. It went really well without any crying, biting or scratching! I put it all down to following the advice and techniques you show in your cat grooming videos. Thank you so much for making them and I'll continue to support your channel!

[@glasslinger]

Giving my cat a bath is like trying to clean the business end of a weed eater while it is running!

[@kristina.5453]

@@glasslinger 🤣🤣🤣

[@BrianG61UK]

It's unusual for a cat to deliberately make itself dirty, especially with something that's really obnoxious.

[@najpotenicewolf934]

@@BrianG61UK It is unusual, but occasionally it happens for some cats. Especially for cats that have access to the outside. I remember there was a time once when my parents' cat rolled in some old, stinky fish leftovers. He also loves to roll in the sand and dirt while basking in the sun. He sometimes comes back dirty. They also have a second cat, who does not do any of it, and as far is fairly clean. Also, don't judge me for my family's cats being let out outdoors. I realize it's dangerous, but I don't exactly have much to say in it. Especially since I don't even live with them anymore.

[@BrianG61UK]

@@najpotenicewolf934 Yes, most cats hate being shut in so much that letting them out is the only way even in dangerous areas like near busy roads.

[@SeanLiu4]

Around the 3:20 mark, the cat started to wag it tail like a dog would🥰

[@CatCaretakerID]

What a sweetheart. I think he is beautiful.

[@saintejeannedarc9460]

That is the best behaved, most mellow cat I think I've ever seen. What a sweet, Sweet boy. I know he deserves to be called sir, but he's a sweet boy too.

[@trellises]

Props to you for grooming an FIV+ rescue cat. You really are so kind and professional!

[@elizabethealee]

My Pumpkin was also a street cat, and is FIV+, has a heart murmur, is in stage 4 kidney failure, and survived a coronavirus, and is a very elegant senior 12-year-old(ish) gentleman. With good care, cats with serious illnesses can live long and healthy, happy lives! I’m glad Dwight is doing so well - he seems like an excellent good boy!

[@alicksu571]

that cat is unstoppable

[@Blueroflmao]

That is absolutely magical! we were unlucky enough to adopt a kitten that unfortunately had covid before we got him. we got concerned when he was growing like a balloon because none of our cats ever got so fat that quickly, turned out he had pretty bad organ failure and had to be put down on the spot 😭 For the time we had him, he was the most wonderful, adorable, loving cat ive ever seen and truly was a joy to have! Im glad Pumpkin has a loving person to care for them, and i can guarantee that you mean the world to him ❤

[@elizabethparga6181]

@Blueroflmao the time he was with you was probably his happiest

[@emilyrobbins3238]

Pumpkin is lucky to have you, and I’m sure he lets you know. I had a “kidney kitty” too; best wishes to you both in this last chapter.

[@liaboyd8464]

Oh, sweet boy! He deserves all the pampering.

[@chywn]

@1:44 I had to do a double take and repeat that. “You have no emotion”😂