Keep the water bowl full... Roger the Cat likes Meow Mix. Let him go out to poo, & you won't need a litter box.

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Hey there, if you still have the the little critter, I suggest checking out tips from Jackson Galaxy here on YT/Animal Planet. I hope all is going well!!

@Supergreen76 Thank you! That's a great idea, and we will! He has really adopted us. While I still don't understand cats at all, he has been somewhat successful at modifying my "dog parent" behavior, slowly. My husband has been a better student. 😆Bizarre little creatures....

Maybe there is a spiritual thing going on here, I'm sure you are sad for the passing of your friend (DOG), I hope you and your new friend will bring joy into both your lives 😊

2 cute and very true!

Cats don’t have staff, they don’t reward us, they just have slaves.

Mine prefer 'Human servant"... but yeah.

At least 21

Eew. The world got a few more stray cats. 😂😂😂😂😂 don’t like them and never will

@@thereheis2093 Shut up

Yes, me too

Agreed

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yeah

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Same with my cats and they take turns, bumping my hand, coffee cup, knitting needle etc

Yes....I understand completely 😂😂😂🎉❤

Why should cats be castrated? Is it difficult to feed 40-45 instead of 15 of them? Are people so greedy that they don't want to spend money on it? Would you rather like the huge number of rats that these 45 cats could catch?

​@Wargfox I think people would rather not have tons of starving cats and kittens! They populate quickly and that 45 you write if can quickly become 145 with no controls...

yeah..they check all the boxes. nothing i don't like or respect about cats. they are simply amazing

I agree. Remembering frugal and practical attitudes my grandparents' generation had, it sounds unbelievable that ancient people would waste food for vain reasons. Also, I doubt that there used to be as much trash laying around as it is now, as food was much more scarce. In all the stories in folklore, cats are said to be kept to control mice. Also, dogs were domesticated around ~30000 years ago, the oldest rat killing dog breeds are only 600-500 years old. This theory that cats had no purpose makes no sense to me.

@dzh0molungma Now, Max sleeps against my side and has even more purpose

I@@kenthresh3350 I bet he does, he sounds like a great cat!

I love you for doing that!

That's great. The way you knew he needed his brother and you brought Jinxy to him.♥️♥️

Always adopt siblings if possibilities present themselves. They have that bond 🙏❤

I adopted siblings. They are very happy with each other’s company. They are 10 now and play together, sleep together, groom each other, and have wresting matches! Funny to watch!

I would not give a shit even if they did it for fun. Cats are chads, and chad takes and does what he wants.

I blame people Who assumed themself smart or pretentious higher education. They tend to put their own mentality into others

I get tired of that too, as if they are cruel. I’m never sure how to answer them. But only humans are capable of cruelty.

And you to them❤

I have 4 porch kitties. I love to sit on the front porch and pet them.

Adopt 1 or 2 or 5.

what also helps with depression is a certain diet and physical activity if possible@@Mush-from-Bethlehem-ECD-BMXer

Take them to a rescue shelter since they are friendly

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I knew a "crazy cat lady" who told me that the idea of cats being aloof was "an evil myth."

@@robadams5799 it’s pretty true though cats are very loving towards their owner I know

Mice? Cool. Birds? Time to keep kitty inside and not let it affect nature.

@@VirgilTStone Climate change windmills kill more birds than house cats ever will. Those windmills kill whales and dolphins as well. Kitty is part of nature. To think that some house cats will get rid of the bird population is insane.

Cats may have originally come from nature, but now they are domesticated. They depend on humans for survival and they are not truly happy unless they have a human whom they love and whom loves them. I strongly disagree with the premise of this video that cats can have a meaningful life without a caretaking human - it’s just plain wrong. They would survive only so long and they would suffer many calamitous health issues. They don’t “learn to put up with humans.” They desire relationship with humans.

@@jeanniebrooks,cats surely can live with out human interference in nature i will respectfully disagree with you on that, of course if they live with us they have a longer and a better quality of life as any other animal in nature not just cats, sometimes when my cat hunts he doesn't even care about his bowl he is that full.

There are many researchers & scientists who believe cats significantly affect the bird population, and I agree. The birds have enough predators w/o adding pet cats. Mine is a hunter and he would kill a bird once a week, lizards several a day, and the adorable tiny wild rabbits that everything wants to eat whenever he discovers one. He caught an injured baby crow , and since I always left the patio door open cat-width, he brought it in to the garage. I let it loose and the neighbors cat went for it- the parents pecked his eye out, so he suffered a painful injury and lost sight in that eye. It could’ve happened to mine. We also have coyotes hunting pet cats in our neighborhood. After that day, he could not go out again. I know he loved the outdoors, it makes me sad, he was probably happier, but I have to keep him safe.

sounds a lot like most people within the control pyramid system. once they're programmed to stay there, most won't go out

Some of ours like sweet things too. And cheese, despite most cats being lactose intolerant.

One of me oldests LOVES cookies, sweets, Ice Cream, ect. She’s 17, avid sweet tooth

Its because they taste the fats in the ice-cream 😊

Mine takes my super sweet biscuits off my plate when I'm having tea every once in a while

My girl Sofi is the same, she absolutely hates when i hold her in my arms but will sit in my lap all day long.

You are not a catmom you crazy woman. They are a family member. If you want to be a mom, get some kids you deluded woman.

Same here. I have noticed there ability to judge food better than me sometimes.

No, we are Lucky because God create them and let us Pet them.

Yeah. Arnold Schwarzenegger did all those things we see in his movies because that too is, "On film". Smarty pants 😈

Glad you enjoyed it!

My cats love sweet things and will fight you for butter.

@@kathymcmc yes, that too! If I set butter out to bring to room temp for baking, I must keep covered or they will find it!

Mine doesn't like sweet things but cantaloupe or any melon- loves them! I think it's the water content, it keeps them hydrated.

@@teekolinski491 Mine loved the smell of the cantaloupe- that’s what drew her to it! I thought mine was the only cat who liked it!

I help with the TNR. There are so many cats out there without homes. Sprayed and neutered help 🙏🙏🙏

It was probably a mix of both arguments. Surely cats were generally appreciated for eliminating rodents, but I imagine many were kept around just for being pretty, cute, and interesting.

Don't forget that the information given in this video is from scientists who not only study all the ins and outs of cats but their behaviour as well. Whereas Jackson Galaxy is I believe a cat behaviourist. I would, however, as the previous statement said, go along with a bit of both. Having had the pleasure of sharing my home with cats for many years now and watching their behaviour, some (not all) are brilliant hunters, while others have absolutely no idea what to do with a bird or mouse once they've caught it. They do make wonderful companions and are a lot smarter than some people give them credit for.

@kaylablanton8519 - Our tuxedo cat lived until he was 22 years old.

@@Gaius__ ; yes, it’s a mix of both arguments and I can’t see a way to separate them. Cats are hunters and they will hunt & kill rodents. That keeps rodents away and ancient to modern farmers appreciated that. And domesticated cats are also very good companions. It’s a package benefit.

My Tuxedo cat Felix, was a perfect prince. He passed away in his 18th year. He was a complete joy.

You can also see the striping or spotting in their black coats when the sun or bright light hits them, just like black leopards. Some are very black, while others have varying degrees of patterns. Some even have brown or grey mixed in with their black coats. Many black cats even have spots of white, which is really cute. They are so beautiful and majestic!

Tell that to strays

I HATE the disgusting utilitarianism!

Every creatures has its own purpose to exist. To worship God and don't associate God with anything. Sadly human are too ignorant and when they revived in hereafter, they Will start begging God to create earth again so they can worship him but thats too late because its judgement day.

I'd probably consider moving

If you truly love them, get them spayed/neutered.

Yes! We do TNR where we live. So many cats, kittens without home and suffering . Stay calm rescue on @@parrotperson1973

I live in Alaska. And love cats

Structured playtime at set times can help with this a lot (same with a scheduled mealtime). Also, you CAN harness train a cat or get a stroller for them. Or a cattio. They can still have supervised outdoor time even with FIV so long as you are careful. FIV doesn't need to be a death sentence, you just have to be hyper vigilant with their health and do everything you can to prevent them from being sick. Thank you for being responsible and keeping him indoor. . .both of our boys were strays we took in. . .one of them has FIV as well and it can be scary. . .but they can live just as long and fulfilled lives as any other cat.

Many FIV positive cats live to lifespan. I have known cases where adopting a second positive cat has improved quality of life and activity level for a cat suddenly required to be indoor only. Worth looking into.

Cat TV may help.

And wond generating windmills take out even eagles.

I think it's the fact that we respond so quickly to that baby crying frequency that cats learn it. I have had cats and they always use that meow when they are asking for something they are not supposed to have, like going outside at night. It really is a maddening sound to us humans.

I agree 💯 percent, Freda.

its cruel to keep cats indoors. they should be allowed to go out if they want to to get exercise. House cats tend to be obese which causes health problems and shortens their lives. outdoors plenty to keep them occupid so they dont get bored and just lay around all day eating and sleeping and not burning off the calories they consume. ive got 2 cats both can go out as and when they please. 1 spends about 18 hrs a day out exploring his territory and is in perfect health and weight. the other 1 is more a house cat and chooses to stay indoors most of the time and only goes out to use the toilet. he is obese cause he doesnt get enough exercise but thats his fault for being lazy. In the UK they dont put down healthy animals. we banned some dog breeds cause of how their geneticly alterd to make them look nice to some humans but its bad for their health like pugs and bull dogs have a lot of trouble breathing cause of the way they have been bred to have short snouts. some got banned cause their too aggresive and bred for dog fighting not as pets. when they attack humans they get put down as a dangerous dog. lots of dog breeds ahev been banned so no more can legaly be bred and the ones that r still around have to wear a muzzle instead of being put down. Something more common in the USA than any other country is putting cloths on pets which is very cruel for the pets. More healthy pets get put to sleep in the USA than any other country PETA being the worst offender. lots of pets bought in the USA as a fashion item rather than love and caring. seeing some famous ppl walking around with little dogs in their handbags is cruel to the dog as it means they dont get to walk and can lose the use of their legs. only having their heads sticking out so they get too hot and die. that rarely happens in other countries. A lot of Asian countries dont have cats and dogs as pets as their considered food some get cats and dogs to fatten them up to eat. when i was younger lots of cats were going missing in the area i lived. turned out it was a chinese takeaway taking them and turning them into chicken curry and selling it. The police got their just in time cause when ppl found out what theyr were doing they were going to kill the owners as the british hate cruelty to animals. most of us have a 0 tollerance to putting animals to sleep unless their in real pain. I was in tears for months when i had to get 1 of my cats put to sleep when she was 3 years old as she had liver cancer and was in agony. didnt want to do it but didnt want her to suffer anymore. vet gave her 3 months to live and adviced me to put her to sleep to end her suffering. so walked out and left her their for the vet to end her life as i coulnt handle it. UK has the best reputation in the world as animals lovers and anti cruelty USA has the worst. I grew up with foster parents they had 2 dogs and 2 cats. the cats were very fat as they were never allowed out an only allowed in 1 room. I vowed i would never do that to a cat as they were just eating and sleeping and never moved around cause they were bored stiff. It was like they had depression and given up on life. 1 did get out 1 day and climbed over the fence and attacked and killed the doberman next door. poor dog didnt stand a chance. he was a Burmese cat. he spent all is time sitting on the TV no one could get near the TV to change channel as no remotes back then. any one tried it was claws out and scratching like crazy. that was him saying let me out im bored if u dont ill scracth ur eyes out. If a cat spends a lot of time looking out the window its saying it wants to go out. Lots of things in the home can kill a cat. household cleaners to wipe down surafces or moping the floor gets on the cats paws they lick it off and their poisoned. it can take years to kill them and they suffer as they cant tell u whats wrong. another thing really bad for cats and dgs is hard floors like polished wood as they cant get a grip and slide all over the place and they cant stop and can break legs. if u have pets u should only have carpets. Lots of flowers r toxic to cats as is most human food. Lillies being the worst every part of them can kill a cat just by rubbing against them or breathing in the pollen. it u see ur cat anywhere near a lily even in the same room u have to give it a bath before it has a chance to lick its fur or its poisoned. There is websites u can look at that show what cats cant be anywhere near. House cats suffer more than outdoor cats with those. Ive seen american cat food with salt in it which is bad for cats as they have 0 tollerance to salt. Tuna in cat food again deadly to cats cause of the salt and mercury in it. takes years to kill them though. Tuna is not even fit for humans to eat cause of the mercury in it. its 1 of the biggest causes of cancer. right behind cell phones and WiFi. cats being smaller get effected faster than humans do.

@@cliffbird5016 Outdoors generally have a much shorter lifespan than indoor cats Outdoor cats hunt and kill for sport millions of birds every year and are responsible for the extinction of many song bird species Outdoor cats are a pest to their neighbors, destroying their yard with fecal/urinary waste, digging, leaving the rotting carcasses of their kills, harassing/harming other pets Outdoor cats run the risk of being hit by a car, killed by coyotes, killed by humans as pests, dying of poison set out to kill pests, dying of chemicals treating lawns, injuries from non-breakaway collers or just injuries in general Outdoor cats run the risk of catching a myriad of differing diseases. Rabies, FIV, Feline Influenza that can spread like wildfire through an outdoor/feral population Outdoor cats breed in excess, causing an overpopulation problem that can't be maintained Outdoor cats get in fights with each other, leading to injury, infection, death There are MANY ways to give an indoor cat an enriched and mentally stimulated life without risking their life wondering if they are ever going to come home at the end of the day. Many of the problems you list as being for cats are NOT happening to indoor with owners who actually do their research. Both of our cats were strays, one of them was infact male. When we first saw him he had several scabs, one of them a very large one on a foreleg. The next time we saw him a month later, he weighed noticably less, his coat was in TERRIBLE condition, and he had still more minor scabs in various places on his body. We took him in. Vet informed us he has FIV which he would have gotten from fighting another cat either over terriroty or the fact he was intact. When he leaves us, at the end of hopefully a long enriched life, he is likely going to die quickly with little we can do other than to end his suffering because his immune system is comprised and ANY illness he gets could end his life prematurely. How is THAT a GOOD life?! He's also our little escape artist on harness. I am NOT going to risk infecting another cat with FIV just to take him outside when he clearly feels safer indoors. If I can find a harness he can't escape from, or get a cat stroller down the line? Then sure, they can have outside time. . .in the meantime they can wait until I get their cattio built and be content with playing with each other and playtime INSIDE where its SAFE.

I agree. Now, I don't understand how declawing cats is still a legal thing in America...?

@@anotherthez7598 Because unfortunately 'education' is severely lacking over here. I seriously don't think most people realize exactly what declawing entails. I'll admit, I didn't when I first considering a cat. . . research quickly told me. . .but we sadly can't convince most people to go beyond the 'omg cute kitten/puppy' idea and actually research the pet they're interested in. There are steps being made to make it illegal. Hopefully soon those bans will be country wide, for now we can only stress education and hope people actually LISTEN.

I've seen a cat miss a jump and land on their butts a few times. They are normally noticeably embarrassed, quickly make sure no one was looking, and put their ears back if you laugh.