This Is The #1 Thing You Can Do To Help Shelter Pets Right Now | The Dodo Adopt Me!

This cat was so sick until his foster mom helped him grow strong. Now, he's jumping into washing machines, breaking stuff, causing total chaos...and being absolutely adorable. He's just waiting for the perfect family who loves him just the way he is.
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[@GamerplayerWT]

“Is it about Pluto?” I lost it laughing!

[@feygirrlful]

I know - the expression on his little face! ❤

[@goldenisisthehealingtruth3038]

Lol I was like Pluto and Saturn is affecting everyone

[@fatheroffab]

Dog Doodle Dandy It is totally about Pluto.

[@Catherinzsl]

For me, it was "Is it climate change?"

[@unclefreddieDied]

@@Catherinzsl made up

[@Luv2Dnce4]

This woman needs her own show, where she fosters cat after cat, inserting her awesome personality and loving nature into our world.

[@diane9247]

"I don't know anything about cats...but he looks like one." 😆

[@mdmalikormondo6261]

Yutri

[@ILive2Rescue]

diane9247 I died laughing when she said that! 😹

[@anaisqtbabarroso9188]

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[@anaisqtbabarroso9188]

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[@anaisqtbabarroso9188]

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[@ILive2Rescue]

As an animal rescuer who is in *constant* need of fosters, I want to thank the woman who is fostering Tampa (hopefully he’s in his loving, furever home by now!) and for Dodo for promoting fostering and adopting! Btw, in case anyone’s reading this who’s having trouble getting their cat to eat, I have a few suggestions. First, if they won’t eat _anything_ at least try to get them to drink something other than water to get at least a little nutrition in them. A few suggestions are cat milk (I’ve found most cats like the brand Cat Sip), tuna juice (in water, and not several cans at a time because of the high sodium), and believe it or not, the “juice” that’s in canned green beans or even peas. (A lot of cats will even eat the green beans or peas!) For food, baby food is a good option (go for the meat flavored kind, not the veggies) but take it out of the jar as a lot of cats don’t want to put their face in a tiny opening, understandably. One of the best options that’ll get almost any cat to eat is canned mackerel! I use canned mackerel when I’m performing TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) on feral cat colonies, or even just to trap a stray cat. If they won’t eat the mackerel (which is rare), KFC chicken works GREAT too!! Remember, even if it’s not the “healthiest” of foods, getting them to eat _something_ is better than them eating nothing. A quick tip when you’re medicating cats, wrap them up tightly in a blanket, with only their head exposed, then quickly put the syringe in the side of their mouth. Be careful not to have their heads back because you don’t want the liquid to go in their lungs. Syringe a little at a time, giving them time to swallow (and breathe) in between. If your cat is eating and you just can’t get the medication in them, mix it in with a little food. Make sure it’s enough to mask the taste (you can get chicken flavored medication too), but not so much that they won’t eat it all in one sitting, so you know they got the whole dose. Also, DO NOT let them see you mix it in, especially if you’ve unsuccessfully attempted to medicate them. They’re smart cookies and won’t eat the food if they know you mixed in the medication. I learned that the hard way.

[@tothelighthouse9843]

Bless you for your commitment to helping animals!

[@healingintention9871]

💫🦊

[@Kristianne12111992]

Thank you so much! ❤

[@DandyLion.Wishes]

I love all you wrote and saw myself in the length of it. I try to keep it short but more often than not one idea reminds me of another and another and...😄😹

[@e4t662]

You didn't choose him, he chose you.

[@TheDodo]

Can confirm, this is truth!

[@andreasosa1352]

E4T6 Cats always choose their humans!!! I have 4 beautiful kitties, two that randomly showed up in my garden and never left!!! I lost my favorite last year and two months later the new fourth kitty showed up in my porch 🐾🐾🐾🐾😉!!!

[@RolypolyCats]

Exactly!😂

[@nekogirl1012]

I can confirm thst to my cat was a stray everyone liked the cat firendly to everyone and while letimg I like flip it let’s try to carry her and she was fine normly she would attack and run away but she left me and got food and everything and became my cat she still outside a lot but I trust he she behaves and don’t go to middle of roads and or wonder to far she loves to bring me birds but anyone try’s to stell her she claw them meow and bite even

[@cherylmcelveen2817]

Give him tuna or salmon. Cats never say no to either.

[@riawally5627]

0:08 "I've never cleaned under there, GASP" Lol That was totally me after adopting my cat. He's an orange tabby & the poor lil' guy came out from under my bed looking like a shaggy grey color from the dust bunnies....oops!

[@rosiehawtrey]

Hyper Clean home - welcome to hyper allergies. The human immune system is designed to run with a permanent load on it, give it nothing and it attacks itself. Interestingly doctors are giving extreme allergy (like everything kills you) patients intestinal worms to distract the immune system and it works quite well (apart from the itchy butt). PS - anaphylaxis. It doesn't happen immediately. You get stung for the first time by fire ants and you won't get anaphylaxis (but you will throw away all those clothes, alarm pheromone), the second and subsequent times you might and its straight to a hospital, foot on the floor (don't wait for an ambulance), or hope someone has an epipen. Snakes are a little different, you can get anaphylaxis from a single bite, but it's usually delayed by a few hours. Guy near me (Mersea Island) got tagged by an Adder (he just had to pick it up) and felt OK, 6 hours later - anaphylaxis and almost died, 11 miles from a hospital. Snakes (venomous) can choose to dry bite, then you leave them alone, because the next will be extra nasty.

[@audrab27]

Him playing dead I about died it was hilarious. Then when she said he is alive I checked lmao.

[@Sammysam44]

Same

[@cjjackson5845]

Ikr

[@beckyschmidt8347]

Especially when he had one eye open 😂

[@audrab27]

@@beckyschmidt8347 and his tongue sticking out all puffed up on his back. He did look dead lol.

[@beckyschmidt8347]

@@audrab27 it was too funny!

[@tiffanyb3147]

This is the best video ever. A total must for all new foster recruits. It’s not about being perfect it’s about being patient and caring. Thank you for foster💕💕

[@_kirby_kat_]

I adopted my cat from here and I love her so much. She was in a foster home too and I'm glad people like this foster the cats.

[@andreasosa1352]

Kirby 😊 💕💕💕💕🐾🐾🐾🐾🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@theconductoresplin8092]

Bless your soul you lovely son of a gun

[@sano5078]

❤️❤️

[@alfredcodl5400]

Being an avid cat owner I can tell she is uncomfortable around cats but still finds the patience and love to treat him tenderly. Awesome sauce. We need more people willing to go out of their comfort zone these days and expand their consciousness.

[@vahurjoa210]

Friend: Are you gonna keep him? This woman: No. Friend: yes

[@uniquepetsworld]

😻

[@jaelynwatson8286]

Vahur Joa the friend is me. I am the friend.

[@vahurjoa210]

@@jaelynwatson8286 then you are a very good friend. And both of you are great people

[@TheICEgirl6100]

@@vahurjoa210 it's a meme, she's not actually the friend

[@ezra55595]

Did you mean how I adopted my second cat?

[@TheCatWrangler]

This woman is amazing, and also hysterical! I laughed so hard when she asked about climate change and pluto hahaha. I think she should be a professional actress. She's just incredibly charming. And that perfect kitty will definitely be adopted, he's so cute and funny. I love the way he sleeps!! Thanks to The Dodo for this. Everyone who can should foster right now! Yay!

[@AzlianaLyana]

First few days was just him warming up to the environment. But she did a great job at being a patient foster mom :). Aaaaaand... he's everywhere! Hahahah.. hope he'll find a furrever home soon. Gonna bring a lot of light into people's house with a cat like this.

[@AzlianaLyana]

@The Dodo Thank you so much for the love - Have a great day ahead and be safe :)

[@uniquepetsworld]

❤🐈❤

[@ang5119]

It takes a special person to nurse an animal back to health and then part with them so they can go to their forever homes. *hugs*

[@coconutsciencegirl9232]

“It’s a mouse with a treat” “it’s a fish with a treat” 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@nedthumberland]

When I watched the whole video, I was rooting for Rachel and Tampa both. I almost cried when Tampa started to eat. I am amazed by the patience and love Rachel has for Tampa.

[@Nikki-qi4ki]

"I give great kisses, and only sometimes bite you after!" xD My cats in a nutshell.

[@firelunamoon]

"I've never cleaned under there" 😂 I felt that! This lady is so sweet and funny.

[@Human-shapedbeing]

Thank you for explaining how important and much needed fosters are! Also how there's always another sick or needy animal waiting and how they send you their profiles and pics so you see there little faces and know they're waiting!

[@MinhSen11]

Please give us an update on Tampa. ❤ This is the sweetest video and the foster mom is adorable.

[@tritonslullaby]

I like how she auditioned her friends for the voice over lol

[@iamchannellingjoy]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Me too hahaha I was cracking up at that part

[@GadgetsGearCoffee]

And even recognizes and tells the first guy he's not the voice of Tampa

[@Stopstaring101]

Someone who’s perfect fit him? YES! IT’S YOU 🥰🐈🥰

[@kimcurts3239]

I adore this woman!! What I love is your heart and humility. Your heart is very high functioning!! If you were my daughter….I’d be beaming with pride! You made me cry

[@Happy_Bnzo_Puppy]

😍

[@violacesario4389]

Thank you, Dodo, for showing the *rewarding* realities of fostering animals in need.

[@tooshay7396]

Thx 4 fostering Tampa. We need more foster ppl & families

[@melopsicodelia]

I love this girl, her humor and her attitude towards all this, beautiful kitty.

[@rstevens1836]

It sucks there's so many sick, abandoned, unloved, and neglected pets (esp. cats) but you're a hero for adopting and putting up with them. Incredible and inspiring. Thanks.

[@KHH595]

Oh my goodness. Her dedication brought a tear to my eye. Thank you for helping this sick baby get better!! The world needs more like you!

[@dogloverjb6873]

what a great foster pet parent you are... it takes a special person to be so patient and kind. You probably saved this cats' life.

[@iandavid7730]

He's such a chonky boy. Adore him. Any cat who naps like he's passed away is a legend. Good luck, Tampa and kudos to to all the legends who foster, especially the animals that are sick and need you to go above and beyond. Love it.

[@lilumoon1248]

Being a veterinary nurse and i have to say getting my patients to eat is so rewarding.

[@rheanasmith9011]

The motto for this channel: Not all heroes wear capes!

[@michellejolly7325]

Awwhhh... Bless! You’re such a beautiful soul... He’s adorable! Hope he finds a wonderful forever home.. 🙏❤️😻

[@AleASanti-mw5wv]

when my cat was sick i would use a syringe to feed him wet food until he started eating on his own, helps a lot

[@karencarpenter5845]

I used warm chicken soup broth and a syringe, that gave my sick cats some hydration and protein to get stronger and then eat. 💜😎💜

[@justseekingtruth3998]

Just having something in their belly helps them to remember they need to eat. Definitely syringe going something is good, but you must be very careful with human foods, way too much salt for their tiny kidneys. Dilute the broth or get the stuff they now have out with broth made for dogs or cats.

[@grahamcoia5505]

That's what I do. You can get full liquid food from the vet (Liquivite in the UK) which is designed specifically for sick cats (and dogs) and those in post-op recovery. A little all natural baby food with a splash of kitten milk works too. The smellier the better. In one particularly tough case it was pate that finally kick started the eating reflex again!

[@scottishastronomer]

I fed a sick cat a special liquid food, it looks like cream but it's fortified with all the nutrients a sick cat needs. If it's an emergency and you don't have liquid food, you can use evaporated milk. It worked on a very sick stray that we were sure would've died that night if he didn't get some calories. He really perked up and survived until a cat rescue organisation could trap him.

[@AleASanti-mw5wv]

@@scottishastronomer that is the kind i used, it was specially used for cats recovering

[@claudiaw9246]

For a newbie, the foster mother did an AMAZING job looking after Tampa -- hats off! She showed a ton of patience and love, and kept her sense of humour throughout. Forget plants, clearly your talents lie in looking after four-legged creatures :-)

[@nes_nessworld9701]

The voice over: I have someone who’s perfect for Tampa....friend starts talking....wait...your not tampa 😩😂

[@vickigodwin6845]

She did a good job with Tampa, very patient and tolerant, she'll be a very good foster mom

[@unjohn]

Thanks for loving this goofy adorable cat. You’re a beautiful person inside out. Thanks for caring even in difficult circumstances.

[@GrumpyYank26]

I LOVE this woman! Sweet, funny etc etc. What courage to take on fostering when you don't know about cats! Well done!

[@justifiedbyfaith6511]

Just shows that patience and lots of love works.

[@dragulia_venaro]

I love this cat.. He's a bit chonk and silly, but he's still cute.. Props to every foster mom & dad out there! 👍🏻

[@Jaynlena69]

I really hope Tampa was adopted. He is a beautiful cat.

[@gavinf28]

I don’t understand how people can foster pets and give them away after it would break my heart 💔❤️

[@silverfangtheshewolf]

Just because their home can’t be with you, doesn’t mean their home can’t be with anyone else ❤️ It’s really bittersweet so I totally understand where you’re coming from!

[@jayabando6719]

The things you do for love.

[@Natasha-yq6df]

It is hard, but it allows us to help even more animals, and these pets will go along to find a great home with someone else.

[@lucianaardillita7318]

Yeah, I think the same, but that way they can help more animals. It must not be easy for those people, anyway !

[@frenchfry55]

I would be the biggest foster failure... all of them staying with me

[@ashleylovesjesuskitties1906]

Awe I love Tampa so much 💜 He is the sweetest chunkiest kitty 😺 lol He's actually a very normal kitty she's just not used to having one but I'm sure as she gets farther along in her fostering she'll realize that he's as normal as can be! Plz give us an update on him 🙏 Thank you for sharing these always make my day that much better!

[@hendrikasunqrout571]

He looks like my cat that had to be put down 13th July 2019 after 8 years. Just as plump and gorgeous very gentle angel. I'm 66 and won't be getting another. I'm still mourning my Pedro. I hope to God he finds a happy home and gets a lot of love, Bless him.

[@camez2345]

So sorry to hear about Pedro. Losing pets is the worst, their absence hurts so much. I hope you can take comfort in the fact that fate put you two together so Pedro could spend his one kitty life with you and not someone else. Doesn't make it easier, but eventually it will make you smile. Hugs, friend!😘😘😘

[@hendrikasunqrout571]

@@camez2345 Thank you.

[@lisabelle7553]

My sweet boy kitty of 16 years and my little girl kitty only 4 years passed away in the same month. I was so depressed I could barely get out of bed. But I knew I had so much to give other needy kitties in shelters and it was honoring my kitties memories to save more. I now have 2 rescue kitties that gave my house life again and they saved me just like I saved them.

[@justvocals4652]

What an angel of a human! I hope you're doing okay through the pandemic.

[@ettakuns4205]

Give this lady her own fostering series she is amazing and hilarious! 😂 much love to you Rachel!! Great job with Tampa 🙌

[@cl-ev2sg]

I hope Tampa finds his forever home soon!

[@yalondakirkland8571]

OMG! I love the raw, pure, honest, chaotic, beautiful, sincere, authentic, creative, loving hilarity of this entire video experience.

[@cultcity]

i love this woman! took her forever but she never give up

[@themandalorian1018]

1:56 if my cats see me, or even hear me open and place a “friskies” cat food can down, they would be over and have their muzzle in the food in a heartbeat! 😹😹😹😹😹😹

[@faeofthewild6818]

I just have to touch the Temptations treats and the monster murder Kitty (she regularly hunts and almost always eats her prey, so the name is deserved, she also bites.) is all over it.

[@themandalorian1018]

Fae of the Wild, mine too!

[@BurgandisticFreak]

@vegan chick no

[@ngocbich936]

Omg he’s sooo cute! Adopt him folks!

[@rainitaouwu]

"I dont know anything about cats" "He looks like one" I cant 😂

[@myphonyaccount]

one of the best cat videos because of how well the she explains the mentalities you experience during fostering. wonderful person.

[@vivvcat]

3:04 Aww that cute little headbutt 😍😭

[@haleyrison68]

We fostered two kitties so far. Got them healthy and adopted. 💓

[@RolypolyCats]

That is the sweetest thing of this week

[@strangerranger122]

The someone out there is YOU. ❤️🐈

[@cassy420blaze]

So many animals thrive with LOVE! Sometimes all you need is love! ❤

[@dennysmith7862]

Tks for chuckles ... Tampa is quite chubby - wldn't fret about lack of appetite... he'll go for it when he wants it... also you chatting to him is so therapeutic...cats love to be chatted to... you are a wonderful foster-mom... Had a cat named Cheechla (Cheeky in Swiss) looked just Tampa... Long ago 1977 - 1980... No.2 Armia Flats Oceanview Drive Seapoint

[@shoosha32]

Denny Smith an obese cat that doesn’t eat for more than 2 days can develop liver diseases, so even if he is obese as long as his eating is scheduled it’s fine. If he doesn’t eat at all then it’s a problem.

[@joeyreliford705]

This woman, this cat, both very beautiful... Inside and out! These videos always inspire me to immediately find and annoy my cat with hugs and kisses! ❤️🥰

[@gracelynwow]

I love how baffled people get when they get a cat for the first time, i've been dealing with those "crazy" things for years now

[@poodypooroo]

I fostered a friend's cat while he was on a weeklong trip (I actually developed covid during this experience). The cat refused to eat, drink, or pee for 3 days. I finally got her to eat a bowl of boiled chicken (no seasoning) which she completely cleaned out, then she was alright and was actually really upset when she had to go home. Alexa was also playing cat lullabies for most of the week.

[@brandilee5072]

God I wish I could keep him. He's so cute n funny.

[@meteorwaffle7908]

0:18 that sneeze was so cute!

[@jenniferarbour8597]

*My cat just stares into my soul non stop without blinking.*

[@karai1711]

"I need a window where I can watch birds" "**I want to MURDER them**" XD

[@bornh8r]

his eyes are so intriguing to me .. so pretty💛

[@ArcienPlaysGames]

I love how frantically this one is cut together. Such a different change of pace and it's so much fun to watch, despite the initial stage of the situation obviously being sad

[@unclefreddieDied]

hahaha... that whole "voice over" thing was hilarious! I've had cats forever and she nailed it in such a short time! I think she found her calling.... but she might turn into that cat lady LoL great job!

[@beatricerigaud4543]

Excellent Video to promote how much fostering is important in the recovery of our strays population 💚🏹

[@foullily8325]

"he's touching me" me. every. single. time.

[@capital.B]

Oh her patience is admirable

[@katerina6990]

he is such an adorable fat cat I'm pretty sure he will find a home❤️

[@KorradoXan]

oh bless his foster mummy. i think folks who know nothing about cats but are enthusiastic nonetheless are ppl to look up to.

[@tabuddygamez7972]

5:25 he looks so stoned lol

[@Trill-fr4us]

Hope that pretty or should I say handsome kitty gets a forever home he deserves some one to love him and I'm sure he will love them back. Thank you for caring for him while he was ill!

[@luisaaraujo6433]

CUTEST THING EVER. this video improved my mood so much.

[@t.rochellestewart6346]

There is definitely going to be a spike in cat watching vids during this time! Keep em coming!

[@memyselfandi7782]

Tampa is so affectionate even when he was sick.

[@k8h991]

Gosh, i love you, lady. “Is it climate change? Please tell me it’s not about Pluto...” lol This video was SO great. THANK YOU!

[@joshthemediocre7824]

This woman makes me so happy that there are still people out there that can make a little crazy seem perfectly normal, we're all a little crazy i guess, some have just perfected it.

[@steveo89]

Aw he was just claustrophobic being stuck in the bathroom I bet because he turned into a normal kitty when she let him out.😻

[@Madronaxyz]

It kind of drives me nuts when people who didn't actually see the cat in person presume to know more about the cat than the foster parent and health professionals that have seen the cat in person.

[@sploomfussy]

@@Madronaxyz i know right 😭

[@mauzawa]

0:33 same here, very relatable.

[@seamslatasha3598]

Gorgeous cat. This lady’s so funny. :)

[@cindys6468]

UR VERY KIND AND GOOD HEARTED...BRAVE ALSO 😊👍

[@lydan5808]

I love everything about this person

[@krystynach.6084]

Hi, fellow not totally high-functionning adult! Glad to see other one like me :) You did perfect with Tampa though! ♥

[@mischiefthedegenerateratto7464]

rude, this person did more than you ever will

[@krystynach.6084]

@@mischiefthedegenerateratto7464 sorry, but I think you must have missed a part of the video where she says that about herself. my comment was a reference to that. I totally enjoy and love who she is.

[@chrissz1762]

Bless his heart I'm glad he's doing much better and you're great to have so much patience with him🐱💝

[@naomithomson147]

This lady is such a mood

[@jillianness8629]

This lady deserves a medal.

[@TheRossfamilyof4]

He is sooo cute😍😍😍

[@krystynach.6084]

I know I've already commented here once, but I'm so incredibly happy every time I watch this video, I couldn't stop myself from writing again. Girl, you are most amazing character and your sense of humor is what we need in this world. I hope one day I'll find you have a youtube channel. And ofc I hope you are doing well. You and your many fosters. And friends. (plants no, they come and go too quickly)

[@amelinedryland5756]

id like to let you all know i adopted this cat :)

[@Human-shapedbeing]

Really?? Awesome!

[@moons4363]

Aww wow really?😮❤

[@mcmemecreme]

I like how she visibly jumped when he started eating the food.

[@toraphire]

6:33 “Oh, I’d also like a window, where I can watch birds.” “I want to murder them.”

[@lvdovica]

I watched this video and decided to foster from my local shelter during kitten season. I got two really small, underweight kittens, the only girls in a litter of 7. I couldn’t wait to see them get bigger and go to a forever home. Sadly, they got very sick and when I brought them in for a checkup the shelter said they had many birth defects that wouldn’t show up until they older and that was when I got them. One passed away at our house early in the morning and the other was brought in to see if there was anything they could do for her but later had no choice but to put her to sleep so she didn’t have to suffer. Their names were Lizzy and Emma and I’ll really miss them forever but I’m so glad I decided to foster and I got to meet them, even for just two weeks. Please help out your local shelter if you’re able to!

[@alyza4823]

Yay my cat just gave birth to 5 kittens and I love cats💜

[@alybanana415]

Sweaty Socks stfu

[@alyza4823]

@Ashley Cyril No because I live in a country where neutering animals is not common

[@daryeusford9696]

Well good luck

[@alyza4823]

@Ashley Cyril I live in the Philippines. Have a nice day too!

[@doralevitt2879]

This is one of the cutest adoption plea videos- Tampa is adorable!! 😄🤗💗🌷

[@TheAnhStudio]

I cried so hard 4:59