My cat assertively re-scents my hand after I shower every day. She watches me shower, then immediately reapplies her scent when I get done

You're the reason why moving my 14 yr/old cat to a different state went so well. Never stop posting, you're awesome!

Why do I keep watching videos like this without owning a cat myself

that kitten pawing your face just made me want to burst into tears, but in a good way, i've been kinda depressed

Lol watching this makes me realize that me and my cats have been sharing a basecamp which I call the living room

My girlfriend and I just adopted our first cat Chester, a 3 year old male. We tried to do base camp, but he literally wanted to explore the whole place on the first day. He WOULD NOT stay in the bathroom or bedroom to save our lives. He’s the sweetest cat I’ve ever met though. It’s day three and HE WILL NOT STOP SNUGGLING either of us (mostly me though, I’m much warmer lmao). Thank you Jackson Galaxy for both the great advice, and pushing us towards adoption.

My whole house sign post. Yup she owns the house I just live here lol

when I adopted my first cat (as an adult), I binge watched all your videos, even from years old. you've helped a lot! my cat has a fuzzy throw blanket as "base camp." now I'll bring it whenever she's changing environments! thanks for the tip.

Funny story... My daughter had a flue so she took her old baby blanket on her way to granny's. When she got better, she figured the blanket smells like our older cat, Mirko. My mum asks to wash the blanket, and she's like NO! I love Mirko's scent! So, it's not only about the cats.

I've been watching so much of your videos about adopting another cat and introduction lately. A couple of weeks ago, I went to the vet to take out a couple of teeth on one of my two cats, he had been low lately and they found an aggressive type of cancer under the tongue and throat.. so I went home without him. My other cat have never been alone before (also adopted) and is not her self. Tomorrow I am going to visit a cat that needs an forever home and I am so thankful for all the videos you have to prepare. I do wish you were available in Sweden during coming intro. These videos really matters!

I have had many cats during my life so far... more than most due to work rescuing, working with and finding homes for many feral cats. I didn't just fix a colony I dismantled it and sent all adoptable cats (which was most of them) to new homes. But one that had claimed me - my Fuzzy Face - had his own basecamp and I didn't have to do anything but make sure we had two bathrooms. His basecamp was always a bathtub. He would choose which one and that was it. When stressed he would go sleep in the tub. When he passed away he chose the bathtub as well. He went to sleep in there and didn't wake up. I found him in the morning. - Heidi

1:22 building basecamp 1:30 scent soakers 2:00 signpost 3:39 where is basecamp? 4:33 basecamp for cat introductions 5:34 basecamp expansion 6:07 basecamp rotation

We recently adopted an adult cat from a shelter. He had been found on the street, has only one eye and a deeply scarred lower lip. Poor thing had been in the shelter over a year. When he first got here, he was terrified. Your videos really, really helped. We started with a base camp, and by now he is being very brave and conquered the whole house, as well as our hearts.

Jackson Galaxy always gives great advice. When I adopted our last cat I asked the rescue to give us an item like a blanket or cat bed the cat we were adopting and bringing it to her our home so she knew she was staying and has something with her scent on it. It made her more comfortable less nervous in her new space camp room /sanctuary room set up for her and doing slow introduction to another resident cat. I was surprised the rescue said they never have people ask or give the adopter and item. To this day that blanket that came with her is her favorite base camp blanket. They did give us a blanket she has been using and then we turned around and bought some blankets to give to the rescue to replace the one they gave to us. I highly recommend asking a shelter rescue for an item that has the cats, mother cats or siblings scent on it and if you can have it when you adopt a kitten or cat and turn around and donate to help with supplies or buy them extra blankets, cat beds, toys etc. for giving you and item for your new adopted kitten or cat you and bring to your home. If they don't have an item for them to have a blanket to rub on them, mother cat or siblings if you get a kitten from a litter that were still there when you adopt. It really helps all animals adjust even dogs having an item to take home. It is nice having something in the carrier as for a kitten or cat travel to their new home something they are familiar with. Also helps them feel at home in their new space camp room you set up for them. It does help a kitten adjust without momma cat or their siblings in a single adoption or cat adjust so much better having something with their scent on it since they have had so much change, separation prior to you adopting them brings stability especially the first few days in space camp having an item they are familiar with. Just like some cats that get returned to shelter because own dies or needs to go into nursing home etc. and cannot keep them or family do not want them. It also helps if previous owner can give you items from their home for the cat like a small cat tree, cat bed an item that smells their previous owner helps to avoid severe depression and the animal in shock losing their stable home and the owner they loved. I remember a story a friend of mine who does rescue found out an owner could not keep their senior cat and it was having a very hard time in the shelter and the cat had nothing from its previous home and it almost died from depression, anxiety, scared and refusing to eat. My friend took the cat home and they were luck to get hold of the previous owner and family before they through out all the cats belongings my friend was able to get the cats previous cat tree, litter box and a few other items. The finally started eating and gaining my friends trust after she brought in items that the cat was familiar with. The next morning the cat came out of hiding in her space camp where my friend has her set up and was able to start connecting with the cat and she was asleep on her cat tree and ate the food she had set out for her. The cat recovered from the trauma of leaving the only home she knew since she was a kitten and was 10 years old the cat. My friend made sure to find this senior cat quiet single home to live the rest of her life in and the cat tree and a few other items went with her to her new permanent home. Also my friend that does rescue would visit the cat to help new owner with her transition since she was a foster mom to this senior cat.

I swear to god this is the cutest opening to a KZfaq video I've ever seen. My heart has melted. Nothing like a full grown dude holding a tiny kitten.

my cat loves rubbing his scent all over me every time i finish showering like "hey human! u belong to me dont forget that!"

You have the coolest shaped head, Jackson.

My cat has two base camps, the living room when she’s happy, and my room (the place I spend most of my time) when she’s scared.

I'm a vet and this was super interesting and educational. They really don't teach enough animal behavior in vet school.

I adopted a cat around early 2019 she was abused and bullied by other cats and I love watching your videos it makes me happy knowing I’m being a good parent to my cat she’s 2 now

Here's a fun question: have you ever seen a moment where you see your cat personality shift to where they finally realized they're at their forever home?

We will be moving soon w/ 2 cats! This info will be invaluable. I am improving my cats' lives everytime I watch another one of your videos. Thank you, Jackson Galaxy!

Hola, so happy to be a part of the Kitty community with Mr. Jackson. I will be brining home two 8 week old kittens from a stray mama. I have a 9 month old resident cat....wish me luck

Hi Jackson, I love your videos! A month old cat was dropped on a country road and we took her in. She is my first cat and I couldn't love her more! Thank you for sharing your deep love and understanding of cats! Sending much love!

When my family moved to a new house we had all the same furniture so the cats were okay, but one of my cats slept cuddled in my arms the first night. I couldn’t sleep a wink but it was super cute cause he never did it before.

Halfway through….and I’m kneeling on the ground (in the cat yoga position, actually) THANKING you 🙏. This information that I did not have…is going to be the key to maintaining my cat’s mojo in my new home❤️.

Just adopted my 9 year old baby today! She's cuddling in a room with me, happy 😊 my other kitty is cuddling with my husband in another room! Slowly introducing, her Basecamp is here with me This video was sooooo helpful I haven't got a new kitty in 12 years, I was rusty! Jackson Galaxy I've been watching you for years, you're amazing!

You are my Cat Hero! Thanks for all you do for our kitties.

My cats safe place is our bedroom, I always advice visitors to leave her alone unless she initiates contact. She's not a huge fan of strangers and has kidney disease, so this makes for a less stressed and happier kitty.

I love how you explain cat behavior without fear of anthropomorphism!!

I got a barn cat about a year ago now. She was so scared of everything, but with your help shes now the most loving, curious, playful angel. I cant thank you enough, im so proud of how far shes come

All your videos make absolute sense, you speak cat language fluently 🐈🔊😻😘💖😽

good info i am moving to a new place and will bring cats stuff over first so they will know that is the new home

Perfect timing Jackson! My cat and I are moving into a new apartment next month, and now I'm feeling a little more prepared. :)

My girl's basecamp is wherever I am. She adopted me several years ago, wandering out of the woods one dark, rainy night. We escaped a lava eruption and lived at an evacuation shelter for two months--in our tent. Moved three more times (all this in the last year). I always move our stuff in to a new space before I release her from her carrier. She's been a trooper....as long as she knows where my room (or tent) is, she's good. My BFF!

My Cat has turned the ENTIRE house into a basecamp!

Thank you cat daddy! Fiona is coming home tonite! She was a feral 1year old when I found her that I fed outside thru snow sleet and rain for 1 year. Never touched her or even tried only fed her talked to her and was consistent. Then one day she rubbed up against me. Now when I come home she drops exposes her entire belly and let's me rub away! I'm soooo in love with her. 💜🐈

My house a Base Camp ⛺️ everything you mentioned is soooo spot on!! Thanks Cat Daddy

I love, love, loooooove your videos. They're so interesting, you teach us cat lovers/owners, very important things. Thank you Jackson. Love from Colombia. 😻

Thanks Jackson!!! I just adopted a 1 year old shy kitty who was hiding a lot and hissing at me when I moved too fast. Now, a week later, she is a feisty cat that lovesssss to play and get pets!!! I'm moving things out into the rest of the house now and I'm sure she will hide again when I open the door, but I think this basecamp concept has really helped her confidence and I'm hoping she can feel comfortable through and through. I'm so proud of her. It really is mojo!!!!

Thx for helping us see the world thru 😸 eyes! Live Long & Prosper! ✌🌈

I'm taking care of two abandoned kittens until we find them a home, so this comes in handy. Thx Jackson.

Jackson, I wish you could have met Bugs. He was an all white Manx. Bugs was the cat that made me fall head over heels in love with the Manx. I was the only one who could handle him and I can tell you stories of his attacks. 1. A friend had never laid on a water bed before and wanted to try it out. I didn’t think anything about it and I let her try it out. Bam, Bugs attacked her as soon as she laid down in my bed. 2. An old boyfriend was setting on the end of my bed and he was playing rough with my Alaskan Malamute. Bugs thought Neeka was being hurt and true to Bugs form, he jumped in the middle of his back and dug in with his claws. As fast as it happened he was gone. Hit and run. No more boyfriend! 3). I had to leave for a few days so I asked my sister to feed him. She fed him but tried to pick him up and got bit and scratched. She hit Bugs with her tennis shoe. Bugs never forgot. Every time Bugs would see my Sis he would hiss and growl. That’s just a small picture of one of the loves of my life. Luckily the man I married got along with Bugs. My little sweetheart lived to almost twenty years. He did have a very unique personality! To this day I still miss him. I enjoyed two more Manx cats after my boy, Bugs.

I agree with you completely I have learned so much watching these videos. I have a cat room just for them and I noticed a huge difference. Anytime they were stressed they run to their room and they are happy. Thank you for helping us!

The timing for this video is impeccable. I'm moving out from my parents' house with my 12yo tortoiseshell Chiquita, and I've been trying to figure out the best way to bring back apartment scents and transport house scents to the apartment so it's not as big a shock for her. My new roommate isn't quite a cat lover like I am, but she likes my cat enough to let me try catifying the space. However...I'm not sure where to set up base camp. The apartment doesn't have any doors except the exteriors, the bathroom, my roommate's bedroom, and a storage room. The storage room is right next to the main living area, though there's also some space up top in the main living area. At my parents' home, she runs to a quiet room when people come over. If things quiet down or she smells food, she'll peek out. There's a high shelf (mostly unused) in the main living area, and I suppose making that base camp could get her more used to people, or maybe I could section off an area of my no-door bedroom. Any thoughts from someone who's done this before?

Love all your videos :-) I have 4 cats in a small apartment....all rescue. When the newest cat gets too agressive with one of the other cats I bring her into our bedroom for a while to calm down. but it's getting slowly better when we play a lot with her. Hunt catch kill eat! this calms them down.

Know this is a few months old, don’t know if you’ll even see this but just wanted to say thanks to both you and Kitten Lady. I have always loved cats (which is ironic cause the rest of my family are dog people) but in the last few months I’ve taken it upon myself that I want to learn as much as I can about them. Not yours and her videos and posts that I’ve started to follow and watch have been very helpful along with books and other internet resources. I’ve yet to be able to own a cat sadly, but the way I see it if I go ahead and start all of this research/journey, I’ll be able to make their lives that much better when I’m able to adopt!

Im new to owning a cat, Ive been a dog person all my life, thanks to your channel Im learning how to make my little buddy happy, and being the best cat owner I can!

Can you do a cat introduction video small apartment version? Some of the tips you have in that video just won't work in my tiny apartment.

Lov ur song Not a bad! Cat...! Jus misunderstood..."

Did basecamp and didn’t even know it when we moved house! Kitty (who is extremely adaptable to begin with, spends holidays at my catsitter’s!) was freaked out when we moved so I gave her a basecamp. In just a couple days she was out and about being her normal loving social self...it works!!

I just want to say I'm a first-time cat owner and I'm so thankful that I found your channel you have taught me so much these past couple weeks for me to be a new kitty owner I have set my base camp up I put her litter box right in my living room no judgment I have let her take over the living room and I just want to say I feel like I can do this now because I have Jackson to help me get through all of my trials and tribulations thank you

Getting a kitten in a few weeks, im sure this will be helpful in raising him/keeping the kitten happy.

Jackson, how do you keep base camps emotionally "safe" when you have two cats? Our new cat LOVES our other cat's base camp and she won't go there for comfort anymore.

I adopted a rescue from foster. She was a very scared little girl. I watched a ton of your videos for insight. I was not able to implement all of your suggestions for her. But I have been able to provide multiple litter boxes for her, wet food and kibble to knosh on, treats, beds, free reign of the house,.... She is my pretty baby girl. We bond more every morning. And most of her happiness is due to your help and suggestions. I thank you, and Onna thanks you.

Hey Jackson, i have 2 sibling cats. 2 yrs old yesterday. They were born in the rescue centre, neutered at 10 weeks old and spent the first 12 weeks of their lives in the rescue. They were petrified of people when we got them and 2 yrs on they still are. I dont have young kids and not many visitors but they run and hide at the door knocking and even sometimes the phone ringing. The loving room is solely theirs. Toys, beds, we have put in a real tree branch that is floor to ceiling and we are putting kitty highways around the walls like you have suggested. They go in the garden 2x a day for a couple of hours with supervision and 1x at night for half hour so they can experience night cat life. The girl is a sweetheart, likes to do her own thing and find her own fun and will play if she feels to. She has no aggression at all. The boy.....is a horror. He is mean to her, often chases her up the stairs if she goes down to investigate after the lights are out, he bites and intimidates her and generally dominates her every move. Weve done a soft reintroduction, we have diffusers. Eventually, for no apparant reason he will get bored or maybe frustrated and he will start on his sister. She generally rolls over belly up and hisses at him but he will go straight in nipping her belly neck hind legs. Its never become a full on cat fight because im home all day to intervene. My girl could do the boy serious damage if she wanted to but she rarely retaliates. It started when the girl grew out of charging round the house chasing each other and wouldnt take part anymore. The girl also allowed me into her mojo at this same point, up until that point the boy was my shadow. When i split the time and cuddles between the 2 he was less than impressef. Now, they do sometimes chase happily and playfully but most times it is the boy goading or beating on his sister. I dont understand his switch from gorgeous loving cuddly little brother into an aggresive little control freak. Im putting in the catwalks, bringing outside in, got the cat tv thing in every window etc and i take them in the back garden every day whatever the weather but my little boy cat is seriously not happy or liking his sister. They are indoor cats initially having only spent 2/3 months as outdoor cats when they were 8 months old but have been indoor cats for almost a year now. The boy was too scared to out the garden for long and would dash home after about 20 minutes maximum. Then he would happily stay in the garden chasing butterflies and bugs. Any advice on what might be troubling this little guy please?

My sister's getting ready to move with 4 cats. Good timing on this video :D

Thank you so much for these videos. I'm a new cat owner, and these are helpful

The kitty on the thumbnail is just THE BEST! Made me smile. ❤️

Little note: we live in an RV and took in a stray kitten. Even he has his own safe spot an enclosed spot by our window. Every time he is nervous with new things that's where he goes. He is crate trained when we move also. All I have to do is say "kennel" he runs right in excited to see a new destination. He is more like a dog. Lol

Here I thought my cat was giving me hugs when she rubs up against me, 😄

That's a very nice cat thumbnail. Lovely! 🤗

I wanted to let you know about my cat's new quarentine behavior. First my cat's Basecamp is the bedroom, mainly the bed but also the whole room. My Basecamp seems to be the living room, especially the couch. Since quarentine, my Kenny comes out to me and will lay next to me and I will pet and cuddle with him. It took me awhile but I finally got it, what he really wanted was for me join him and his mom in the bedroom. I have had these beautiful beings for twelve years and this is definitely a quarentine newby. Just wanted to share this with you. You are definitely right about listening to your cats and joining in on what they need.

Thank you so much, I’m adopting a 3 year old kitty in a few weeks and I want her introduction to my home to be successful. She lost her original mom from Covid and has been staying with that ladies daughter whom has a few other kitties already so my husband and I thought long and hard and decided to take her in. I have never had an indoor cat before, so all your videos have been super helpful. Especially this one. I’m so excited but am trying to stay calm so she will like me and not get stressed out 😻

Informative video for cat-sitters too. Thank you 🐈✨

My cat hates it when I come home smelling like another cat.

I'm thinking about adopting a cat and your channel is a Goldmine of information!!! Thank you so much for all the videos 😃

Litter genie = my life saver. My litter box care has gotten so much better since i got mine

This is great advice! I am driving my cat to a new state next weekend and want to help him feel comfortable in our new home.

My cats’ base camps are the entire house. They are EVERYWHERE ALWAYS. For real! They both sit on allllllll the beds allllllll the couches allllllll the blankets. Us. The only things they both dont touch is their particular radiator baskets (they each have one) and they each have a blanket that they love and the other one hates. Basecamp is the whole house XD

love that guy - he is authentic and inspired by true love and understanding of kitty mojo 🐾❤🐾

My cat is seriously the calmest cat. He is very good about moving. We just moved twice in a year and both times he came into the house and just was at ease completely. Yes he did rub on everything. But he was just so chill. We have 3 beds for him in the house in some of his favorite spots. Mind you wherever I go he goes. I am also his bed. He is the boss of the house for sure but he is super sweet. Every room in the house has something of his there except the master bedroom and bathroom.

I'm foster home that help cats being adopted. Plz share some tips how to ease the tense of cats when they first relocate to new home. For instance if the cats meowing all night causes they're anxious to the new place, what can new guardian do so that both of them could get some rest. Thank you very much.

I've recently adopted a cat and your videos have been extremely helpful! Unfortunately before I adopted him, he was hit by a car and had to have his tail amputated! :'( In many of your videos, you use the posture of the cat's tail as an indicator of Mojo. I was hoping you could please point towards some other ways I can read my tailless cat's mood/feelings? Thanks so much for all of the wonderfully helpful insights and advice! .

Man, You are doing such a great job!! I'm moving my cat into an apartment in a few days. Base camp all the way!!! Thank you, you've put my mind at ease.

Thank you 🙏 Jackson for making this world a better place for cats & humans!!! 💗🌿☺️

Thanks for these, Jackson. Please say "Hi" to my Crackerjack? He's just turned "10," and he might be offended if you failed to acknowledge his first decade with us...lol...

Love your work Jackson. Once the coronavirus lockdown is over, you should visit the Cat House on the Kings, and make a recording of your time there. :)

I love this guy so much!! Got a 6 year old cat from the shelter about 10 months ago. Shes blossomed so well! Have patience 😺 I have her on a feeding routine and have engaged her with play which has made her a lot more perky. And petting her when she makes it obvious she wants to be pet has helped us get closer

A year ago I rescued a 4 year old Black Maine Coon (Male) from an abusive neighbor. My cat's name is Leo. I've fallen in love with my cat. He lives sitting in my lap to cuddle. Sometimes he disappears under my bed. When he comes out again he wants to cuddle some more. He weights 18 pounds so far. He's my best friend.💝

Wow I wish I knew this when introduced two of my cats. They hate each other and it causes fights

Jackson you’re videos have become a life saver for me- however there are so many reasons why my cat could be behaving the way she is! I am having a hard time finding out the “why” in her story! Detective work can be difficult!

We moved one time with our cat, figured let her run lose for a little bit before we moved things in, then we could shut her in a room with me as I was unpacking. Yeah didn't work well, we lost her for 3 days. I was pregnant and freaking out. She had been hiding under the sink. We though she got stuck in the trash can outside because you could hear very faint mews when you'd say her name. Nope she was stuck under the sink. The next move,we left her in her cage, until my bed or couch was brought in and she did so much better. Those were her 2 sleeping spots.

I’m so glad I found you again🧡 I’ve been doing some of the things you’re suggesting even before watching your videos but it’s so nice to see i’m on the right track. Thank you!

That explains so much... I recently moved my computer from the family room I to my bedroom (where I spend most of my time) and from the next day to the present my cat would/will not stop meowing at me. Now I know why. I changed where I spend most of my time. I guess I'll just have to set my PC up on the giant TV in the family room. (Nothing like gaming on a 4k big screen, am I right?)

I have a cat who won’t play. I get her toys and if she likes them she plays with them until she tires of them. She isn’t very reactive to catnip. I’ve tried rotating toys every few months. She won’t even play with her fishing pole toys anymore and they were the last thing I could get her to engage with. She is even frightened of some toys. Springs terrify her and if she sees one she runs out of the room. Is my cat depressed? I briefly considered getting another cat but I can only have one cat due to many reasons I don’t care to go into here. I want her to be happy. She doesn’t seem happy anymore. She is not even 2 years old yet. I’m worried. There are circumstances in my life that I can’t change (I’m disabled) and I can’t pick her up. But she loves to cuddle in bed with me most nights. When I need to trim her nails I have to coax her with favorite treats into my lap. Sometimes I take her outside and do the same to put her harness on but she is beginning to catch onto my “trick”. I always try to use a calm voice and calm hands and body language to make it as positive an experience as possible. She is a very good girl and really smart. I’m working on teaching her some tricks too.

I'm looking to adopt a cat very soon and have been watching as many videos as I can of yours. Truly, thank you so much for these! They are so informative and easy to understand and I feel less nervous about adopting my first cat! Knowledge is power!!

Thanks that actually helped a lot. I’m going to be adopting in the next week or two.

Can you make a video on how to introduce your cat to your dog? Thanks!!

I've moved a lot! But I've never had problems with everyone adjusting to our new place because I use the clothes I've worn cleaning just before moving out as the bed liner in their cat carrier + I don't wash the hoods of the litter boxes for a couple of days before leaving. When we arrive at our next home the only thing that's changed is the scenery because we just brought the old home with us 😉🐶😺😺

I literally love you! I literally did cat research along side my fiance for about 6 months before we got a kitty and with your advice and guidance we finally got one and she is so happy!!!! We spoil her rotten and give her all the love we possibly can! We only have one litter box (I know:( ) but we only have a studio apartment so I thought that may be ok. She has been doing really well with it. And since we only have her I am not afraid of her feeling phased out or unloved!!

I really liked learning about base camp and why it is so important. I have had my cat Marvin for a little over 10 years. We added an additional pet our dog Nyack 3 years ago. I started noticing Marvin behavior changing because he is so chill and the dog is hyper and extremely jealous, the cat was anxious, eating to fast and hiding when Nyack was coming around. I just started making a base camp for Marvin and I hope he will love the change and feel more secure and less stressed soon.

Fluffy alien cat catches flys lol she's owns entire apt its it basecamp

QUESTION for JACKSON: how can I get my cats to use the bed they had as kittens again. I washed it and they sniff it and walk away. I've tried laying their blanket on it but they stay away from it.

THANK YOUUUU!!! I shared! Love you and your videos and everything you do, my fellow Taurus Cat Lover! Wink!

I think humans need these basecamps too

Jackson, my wife and I have two cats and I stay home all day every day. I have medical issues where I end up in the hospital about once a month (sometimes less sometimes more). My cats start fighting cause I'm not there and their schedule for play and food changes cause my wife works and she comes and visits me. Then they continie fighting for a few days after I return. What can I do to ease the transotion for them?

Make a vídeo about your cats!

Awww that sacred precious lil cotton bud is having a go at Jackson’s face cotton! Soooo cute!

I found 2 kittens almost dead. Took them to vet n we manage to save them. So will try this base camp idea to try to be part of the family. Thank u for all ur knowledge.