what I learned since adopting my cat 🖤

It's been over a year since adopting my cat Uni, and here's all that I've learned (so far)...
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[@antisocel]

As a person who always had dogs, cats especially taught me to respect boundaries and to ask for consent. Yes, I “ask" my cats if I can pet them. Since then they have been so much more loving than ever

[@IsabelleAmelia]

This is so wonderful to read, so many dog owners expect cats to be just like dogs, no offence to dog owners who aren’t like this

[@user-liza89]

That's true, very important point

[@joh632]

How do you ask your cats for consent ? /gen

[@JS-jt4fn]

@@joh632 you can hold your hand out and let them sniff you, and if they stay relaxed you can go for the pets :)

[@maarkuhitaaa8995]

@@joh632 I always make a little snout from my hands (which sounds weird) but I keep it very relaxed my middle finger most to the front and my ring finger and pointing finger relaxed behind it (see Jackson Galaxy for examples), this way it looks familiar to the cat. When he or she allows you he or she will stay or even put his or her cheek against your hand. Then you can slowely pet him or her against the cheek, and eventually you might be able to go further back. I know my cat well and he'll just walk away when he's done with me so I just pet his cheeks and then furter to his schoulders and just above the butt (he loves that). But when you don't know a cat the method above is very calm and inviting and the cat has a chance to say no and t come back when that no turns into a yes ^^

[@wlk68]

She's beautiful! And the fact that she shows her belly to you - especially when she's sleeping - says that she feels safe with you. She is willing to expose the most vulnerable part of herself to you because she knows she can trust you.

[@abdulwasayimran2817]

i know right so cute

[@veroniicagu]

♥️

[@j.uuuuudy]

this is so wholesome T___T as a cat mom this hits in the feels!!

[@cactdye]

same here!

[@veroniicagu]

♥️

[@vsachar8318]

My cat taught me what unconditional love is. He truly was my soul mate and best friend. I miss him and cry thinking of him atleast 100x a day.

[@whoscatimi7590]

Sorry for your loss

[@vsachar8318]

@@whoscatimi7590 Thank you

[@adityan3208]

Awwwww hope you're doing better

[@tiffanyroseangeles7517]

I'm so sorry my little bug Pumpkin is 13 still jumping high on her cat tree cold here in Canada! Very lovely cat. We're smugglers she sleeps beside me every nite.though she had arthritis it's calmed by supplements recc by vet. I'm awfully 😭 for you. I didn't mean for that to hurt you in any way. Please maybe think, of adopting another pet???

[@heyahowareyou5971]

Its ok ❤️ Love you 🦋

[@kasurinjung]

Loyalty is so right. My cat never leaves my side. I cook, she's in the kitchen. I mop the floor, she's on the table near by looking at me doing my thing. I'm working on my computer, she's sleeping underneath the table. I feel the loyalty of the cat is so special and precious. Nice video you have there! Also, I rmb seeing your first video of adopting Uni and now she's so big! How fast time flies!

[@whoscatimi7590]

So right she follows me everywhere

[@MysteryWorld55]

cuteee i have persian kittens plz check them out

[@veroniicagu]

♥️

[@iDirectionerPotterx]

i love how you treat your cat like your child and not like an accessory like most people. i got my first cat september of last year and i watched your video because it was my first time and i didnt know much. a year later, this came in my recommended. thers not a lot of people who truly cherish and take care of a cat. love this!

[@veroniicagu]

♥️

[@nonxme7600]

She is so beautiful, I cant believe the previous owner called her, "not cute".

[@buyerbware25]

Bizarre! She is a calico, and fluffy, and, above all, a cat! Why would anyone own her and think that she is not cute?

[@SittieSaheda]

This video is so wholesome!! 🥺 I’ve gone from being a non pet person to adopting 6 kittens when a stray cat decided to give birth in our garage. I’d say I relate to everything in this video. They taught me so much about a part of myself I didn’t know existed. Now I can’t imagine not having them in my life

[@potatoand4197]

Omg same here but just two kitties, they are still by their mom rn but we'll take them inside and sozialice them in about a week ❤

[@michaelamunn4545]

She is such a beautiful kitty and is living her best life!

[@stevenhenry4227]

Hello Michaela how are you doing today

[@salazaraidine8440]

I swear Im crying 😩 I decided to adopt my cat 6 days ago since I really feel down & sad lately being far away from my family. Now my small place feels like home, he goes anywhere I go & he totally makes MEDschool feel less draining and bearable. I love you Galbiy, you came right on time. Thank you for this video! ❤

[@jaz.herself]

I just got one on Saturday, same feelings so I resonate with you 🥰

[@ClassifiedCloset]

IM CRying. 😭this was such a sweet video!! they seriously sleep all day and then get the zoomies at like 2 am before passing out again :') also uni washing dishes with you 😭💗 i'd love to switch Sushi over to a more raw/unprocessed diet but she's sooo picky with her food, she literally didn't eat for 5 straight days once because she got bored of her kibble flavor 😩 loved this so so much Krist!! gonna go cuddle with soosh now 💗

[@kristyu]

Awwww 😭😭 I’d love to meet Sushi one of these days!! I tried to get Uni eating raw food when she was still a kitten bc they’re the most adaptable then! She still a picky eater tho 😗

[@ClassifiedCloset]

@@kristyu maybe one day!! she takes a while to warm up to people so you'll have to hang out the whole day :)) I'd love to meet Uni one day tooo!! 💗💗💗

[@windyy48]

sushi is the cutest name ever 🥺😫 how did you come up with that name?!?!

[@user333happyvibes]

This was such a beautiful and peaceful and honestly truthful video! And it’s funny cause before this video I was so physically and mentally drained but I now I feel ready to get back up and keep on moving trough my day!

[@i.heartjk]

hope ur doing okay buddy

[@user333happyvibes]

@@i.heartjk aww I am! So much better, I hope your thriving whoever you are!

[@i.heartjk]

@@user333happyvibes yay!! that’s always good to hear thank youu !

[@user333happyvibes]

@@i.heartjk ofccc 😁😌

[@veroniicagu]

♥️

[@lilipad_7990]

this was one of the most heartwarming videos i have ever seen.. thank you so much for sharing

[@Dusty_Inkwell]

god she is utterly adorable T^T her face painting is so unique and cute. Extremely fluffy tri-color kitties are the best. We got one ourselves!

[@BlackNekoCat]

Super true, having cats made me learn how to enjoy life a little more and be more comfortable with getting through the day at my own pace

[@wittwittwer1043]

My cat disappears for awhile every day, but spends a lot of time near me afterward. I always enjoy when she reaches a front paw out to touch me, usually with a gentle flexing of her claws. She's a senior cat, so she doesn't frisk about much any more. Most nights, she presses snugly against my left side.

[@savannawood5843]

As someone who currrently owns a cat, You must teach them a routine DONT randomly put ur cat on ur bed in the middle of the year do it everyday if they jump off put them back on they will notice this is routine oriented

[@maarkuhitaaa8995]

I really learned from my cat (whom I adopted just 5/6 months ago) to take my time, my rest, my comfort and to keep my house clean. Not to let food (packages) sit on the counter (because he'll steal it). I give him lots of kisses and 'I love you's' through the day. And he turned out to be one of my best friends!

[@kelkey]

truly, cats have life figured out 🥰

[@pirimi]

I have 4 cats and never thought of learning from them, such an adorable and interesting video!! also, your cat is stunning🤍

[@MysteryWorld55]

i have lots of persian cat videos, please watch

[@himika2115]

I had moved to a new city for my new job 2 years back and obviously my cats also went with me….d job opportunity was great and professionally I was doing amazing but I didn’t have any friends or family there and due to covid lockdown, I was completely isolated…culturally d new place was very different and I just couldn’t fit in… and also had developed multiple health problems….I was really going into a black hole of depression… during that phase my babies never left my side whenever I was home…they were such solace to my aching soul…I’m very independent by nature and wouldn’t confide in anyone with my problems…my babies somehow understood… they r such magical creatures… I always loved them but after this experience they became my support system and Im forever grateful for having them in my life… I truly believe everyone needs to experience love of a cat once in their lifetime… it’s very different but so so warm and special…

[@frynn1978]

Absolutely gorgeous cat. Her markings are so beautiful.

[@lucid4006]

Native finn here! A little correction: "uni" means "sleep" or "dream" in finnish, "to rest" would be "levätä"

[@lulwar666]

she has grown so much 😭

[@samteea]

WHAT A WONDERFUL VIDEO. Cats team forever.

[@a_isha.]

OMG! YOUR KITTEN GREW INTO A CUTE CAT🥺 I still remember the video when you first got him

[@loki-oq6gm]

*her

[@miranda4358]

This is so sweet, you’re love for your cat shows and its very beautiful. I recently lost my cat, who was my best friend of 18-ish years. He was a stray who we fed and just decided to come inside one day and made himself at home. I learnt more from him than i have from anyone, ever. I think, if we’re lucky, we get to meet and build a bond with our soul-cat and that relationship along with all of the lessons change us forever and shape us for the better.

[@hyunnieo60]

I loved to see her grow up so beautifully. I’m glad she is doing well and you too.

[@ft.kaleaa]

I love this channel so much! While researching to get my cat I always rewatched your videos. Now I watch them as a ritual, thank you so much. My cat and I will always bing watch your videos together!

[@phospadparadschaa]

this is just adorable. this entire video made my heart swell with the joy you both bring each other. you've learned so much and i have too!

[@DaHuntersTrophy]

This video was very emotional 😭. The love you have for UNI is wonderful.

[@sabrinahsu9567]

omg my heart she grew so much and I relate to so many of these lessons. thank you for this video

[@AndrewForeman88]

After a hard day, that really helped! Thank you (and dear Uni)

[@priscillayg]

This was sooo sweet! I enjoyed your ode to your cat. I adopted my cat in 2020 and in that time she’s taught me some of the same lessons + more. Cats are wonderful❤️

[@prinsmae4581]

I love how your cat taught you so many things. Mine also keeps teaching me even after almost 11 years together 💕

[@tamarapavlovic9124]

This is so pure and beautiful! I can't agree more with what you said. This was so creative, I enjoyed so much watching. Thank you!❤️ And Uni is a beautiful cat😊

[@consciouskitty]

One of the cutest and most well-done videos I have seen in a long time. It brought tears to my eyes. Thank you. 💖😻💖😻💖

[@lenanrl9251]

thank you for this video. it’s makes me so thankful for my cats, i feel the exact same as you! i love how my cats acts, how he’s making me laugh and happy. this video is a wonderful reminder that a pet can make life so much better, even though they don’t do that much.

[@FISICA-T]

I feel like this video was a gift sent to make me feel better today since I had a pretty exhausting one🥺💓 Cats are the best thing ever💞

[@JaninaElyse]

I love this video! As a cat mom, I agree with all these life lessons learned!! Thanks for compiling these sweet thoughts. ❤️🐈

[@An-nm3hk]

This was so beautiful!! I'm a new cat mom and I relate so much to everything you said! They teach us and give us so much, I'm truly grateful for them💕

[@nicooliver6019]

Aww I saw the video when you first got her, she's grown so beautifully. Great reminder that we can see the difference in their health when we give them better quality food, and that it applies to us as well! Also that it's very healthy for our cats/pets to be active and should be encouraged!

[@dwaynenero535]

Another nice video. Very sweet & touching and yes educational. It's also very nice to see how beautiful she has become over the year. Good job ... keep doing what you guys have been doing and she'll keep giving you all the things you take to heart. Good luck

[@momohead35]

This is such a beautiful ode to your cat. I can tell you truly truly love and she’s a very lucky cat to have you in her life ❤️ I had a little ginger kitty growing up and I wish I’d had the frame of mind and knowledge to care for him and love him as much. My little Coco, Rest In Peace 🐈

[@PetTunesMusic]

This is really amazing vlog! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@nicolecabrera2424]

I love this so much!! Cats are so special. I’ve had my cat for 8 years now. And I’ve learned an insane amount from her ❤️

[@miapeterson169]

this is one of the sweetest videos ever it made me miss my cat and shed a few tears both happy and sad. thank you 😊

[@js66613]

This was beautifully made. And it shows great understanding of cats. Love your little bond with Uni.

[@sammmmmmmmi_13]

I’m crying. For some reason i needed the reminder to slow down & enjoy the little things🤍 thank you for that

[@sunak08]

I love this 😭 i appreciate our sowon even more!!! She taught us a lot of things about life!!! Love you forever sowonieeee

[@midnightbirdsong4435]

This video touched my heart ❤️ I love your relationship 🥰

[@rAndOmNeSs26]

she's so adorable!! she loves u a lot ❤

[@daphneheyndrickx9752]

She is so beautiful! I had a big smile on my face watching this! It's such a cutie!! 😍😻💛

[@lucascrafes5580]

I love your new type of video, it shows how you as a person changed over the years, but I still miss your old videos with your wild experiments.

[@juki3451]

She's so sweet....look at that fluffy coat & those memorizing green eyes. My fur babies are my everything. They are pure joy. 😻

[@chewkie01]

I just stumbled on this video. I LOVE it! Everything you listed is so true. Thank you for recording it. I’m saving it. I will visit it often and be happy and relaxed every time I see it. I have a female cat and she’s a lot like Uni. Her name is so sweet. She’s a beautiful cat. Just beautiful. So now I’m subscribed to your channel and I can’t wait to see all of your posts! ❤️

[@alisagorelick8116]

This warmed my heart. I travel a lot so i can't have pets, so I am living vicariously through you:) I have always been a lover of cats and am so happy you have bonded so well with this beauty:)'

[@weuhh]

i lost my kitty to kidney disease almost a month ago.. it's been really hard but it's nice to remember the things she taught me in the 16 years i got to spend with her. it makes me happy to see how much love your kitty is being given ❤ (btw my girl was a tortie just like yours!!)

[@minemine1137]

You clearly know her, and have an enormous respect, simply beautiful! And what a gorgeous cat!

[@sarleaf247]

Such a touching and heartwarming video I absolutely agree with!! Uni is such a beauty, and I relate to so many things in this video, especially the point about physical love. About the thankfulness point, I don’t know if your Uni does this, but my baby Fanny (not in my profile pic btw lol) gives me little headbutts every time I feed her, or I gift her something in general. Cats really do show their loyalty and thankfulness. Some people just can’t see it 🥰.

[@rinajumps]

Finally a video of Uni! 😻 gorgeoussss cat ❤️

[@surrayasumic3394]

I love your videos so much, I watched every other single KZbinr but when I first started watching you your personality and set up just clicked, your so chill and your voice is so calming. I love your cat so much, she looks so unique and adorable. The main reason I love your videos is because it’s a mixture of chill calm and funny and absolutely adorable! 🤍

[@sungbokboi]

i love u and uni so much. this video made my whole year

[@dianamontoya996]

Oh your cat is sooooooo gorgeous!!!! Love her! 💕💕 My cat has also taught me and my daughter so many things. He is the most confident being I know. Love him so so much.

[@jayjay-12]

i love how special your videos are

[@Unholyterror666]

Just found your video and was in tears by the end of the video. Such an amazing job with this video! 😭💖

[@TheGPFilmMaker]

Honestly this was SUPER helpful video! We're considering a kitten in the next year or so (want to make sure we've really researched and thought it through!) I really loved the insights :)

[@CATSFOREVER308]

What a heartwarming video,if everyone understood their pets this way and loved and cherished them,what a wonderful world it would be for these animals.She is one lucky kitty to have you in her life,you take such good care of her.God bless.

[@creamerasant]

She is so beautiful!!!! Such unique markings on her face!! 😻😻😻😻

[@relaxmycat]

This is so wonderful! I got all the cat feels from this!!!

[@paulinecallahan6888]

Your cat is adorable and she's so lucky to have you 💖 Thanks for sharing

[@erikha.v]

So relatable 😭 and I strongly agree with all those lessons. I've learned them too since I had my Persian cat, Snowy, in my life ❤

[@midnightmadness5307]

First of all she's perfectly awesome, second of all you are so 'articulate' in explaining her days and her patterns, etc...I learnt a lot thank you. Gorgeous, just so cute.💞 And how you've learnt from her.

[@emodreadgeek]

As a cat mom, I am so proud of you!!! You‘ve dedicated all your time and effort for the little babyyyy…I teared cause ahhhh such a great video! You got a new sub, gurl!!!

[@brainsinjars5118]

OMG! I couldn't recognise it was Uni! I saw one her videos when she was a kitten, she's all grown up! I don't know how or why I really feel this emotional connection seeing her again after all this time! She's a darling!

[@abbycastillo8026]

I lost my 12 year old early this month and this video really made me cry. I miss him so much it hurts. Thank you for this ❤️

[@clauestudia]

This was the loveliest way to wake up. My cat Miko and I were watching together as I was giving him his morning brushing ❤️❤️❤️ I’m totally going to save up to purchase the cat stool.

[@takbiraa442]

This is the cutest and most beautiful video i’ve ever seen :’) thank you for sharing this with us🥰

[@mari22]

Loved this vid. Uni’s 🧡 unique name fits her so well. It means dream in Finnish 😘. Cats really are Zen masters. And always look like, they know so much more than we.

[@user-gw8wc3qn2f]

It's comforted me so much. Thank you

[@stellanakamura9984]

This is seriously the cutest thing ever!! I just got a new kitten last month and I named him Theo and he’s the same breed as Uni😊. You are seriously the sweetest and most amazing person ever and so is Uni, she’s so beautiful and fun, both of you have made me a better cat mom so Thank You!!😊🙏🏽

[@bellis7772]

How lovely❤ As someone who is about to adopt a cat in a couple of days this makes me so happy!

[@revolution724]

She’s so pretty! Such a sweet voice, too.

[@carol-anns1549]

The lesson 14 (Warm welcome) really touched me, as your cat's attitude really reminds me of my own, who passed away in December 2020. Every day he'd be welcoming me at the door when I came back from work or other things, even if I was out for just 20 minutes going to the grocery store or the convenience store, he'd be there, purring and meowing, waiting for me to pick him up and cuddle with him. Some days I'd come home and he'd be napping, and hearing the door he'd get up from under the covers and come welcome me anyway! I miss him every day since he passed, cherish every moment you get to spend with your 4 legged friends ❤

[@Evie170]

"My cat is my personal yoga instructor..." Love this. Pets are such good friends to have. 😊

[@calmyourcat]

Awh this is such a wonderful vid! Thanks so much for sharing this!

[@buffstraw2969]

This is wonderful. I recognize every one of these behaviors in my own cats. Cats really can teach us a lot.

[@ociphress]

This video is incredible...made me cry tears of beauty. Thank you. I love my cat too.

[@LivvyAlexW]

This video makes me so happy. I have a cat and she’s 16 months old. I adore her. She teaches me love, and loyalty and to be energetic and play.

[@annjohnson8437]

Such a sweet video! Thank you for posting this! 👍😺 ❤

[@lulwar666]

been waiting for a uni update for so long !!!

[@MackerelCat]

She is a beautiful cat, I’m happy for the both of you.

[@jazminevang]

She is so beautiful! ❤️

[@kme3894]

she is beautiful! her markings look like a super cool Spartan warrior mask 😍

[@caryncrossing]

Your cat is so beautiful!😻😻

[@minie1547]

Broo this made me cry, I love it aaaaas

[@Bunny-lv3dm]

loved this video! a very creative and wholesome idea

[@aster5600]

omg this came up on my recommended but I remember watching your video when you first got Uni. I adopted my cat in January and he's grown so much since then!

[@blulupi]

This was so cute and relatable! Would you mind making a video about your cat’s raw food diet? I’ve been doing some research but most youtubers out there really are these “experts” and even though their content is massively informative, it's overwhelming and I would love to get the info from someone more relatable and you honestly make it sound easy, which I love!

[@INVINCIBLE840]

i love your Uni!!! she's such an interesting and unique personality and SO funny!!