My female black cat was the same with my dad. When he was feeling weak or bedridden in bed or the recliner, she'd sleep next to him or on him... And he hated cats for years until her haha.

@@LegaltTO My grandfather hated cats until I lived with my grandparents with mine. He fell in love with them, especially one in particular. All are passed now but it’s a good memory. ☺️

Yes they do. They are amazing beings!

My Grandfather never cared for cats. One day me and my Grandmother were doing yard work and discovered a kitten in her backyard and she adopted him. He was a little monster who would switch from sweet and aggressive on a dime. Except for my Grandfather, who the cat never laid a claw on and always wanted to snuggle with him. When my Grandfather eventually passed, I think the one most affected by his death after my Grandmother was that cat.

Aw praise God!!!!

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I had to go back a few times, but found. Worth it, yes , adorable and Dad flips it back. 🧡

@@babbisp1 thank you 😊 I totally missed the ear flip..

That's something that's bugged me, especially with dachshunds, but cats' ears usually correct themselves haha

This is amazingly an adorable bunch. Nice guy, for cats to love on him THAT MUCH. Kitties can be reticent with people, and they're only SUPER lovey, with gentle, loving people. So nice to see this. Thanks.

Yes I wondered that, about the cats imprinting on the husband as he's the one who went to get them... So a lesson for people wanting to give surprises, apart from the number saying how good he asked his wife first, absolutely, living beings as surprise gift is pretty crazy really, such a commitment.. but also best to take the recipient to the initial meeting too, so there is equal imprinting, or at least an equal chance. Bless them all, obviously all loving, but would be nice for the wife if the cats shared their attention more evenly .. esp as it sounds like she does most of the cat-related chores!

Is not always that reason, my girl and I got a bunch of cats and they have been always specially fond of me. Even with my girl being the one who feed them, clean their box, etc. You know why? Because I'm the one who most plays with them, for animals play time is a super serious and important thing, and believe It or not, is what they give more importance of all.

Guys. Cats go for the human that let's them have their control. In other words, the one that leaves them alone. This video format of "He's not the one that wanted the cats, now look at him" has become a trope for that reason. Cats like to control their interactions.

My cat is the same! He was a very shy scared cat, but he always stuck around me, 2 years later he is more confident now and waits for me to come home from school

Sorry, but neither this man nor you "rescued" those cats or your girl cat. You adopted them from a rescue/shelter who were the ones involved in rescuing them from the situation they were in. You gave her a home and love and not to be in stress at the rescue anymore which is harder on senior kitties. Rescuing them means to actually be the one to either take them off the street as a stray or from a neglectful situation.

Amen

@@allysonlee8760 I want a man who loves me that much!!

@@CC12398 exactly

@@allysonlee8760 I don't use dating apps but I think this would be an awesome quote to put on a dating profile

You can prefer dogs but still like cats though. The only good reasons to dislike cats imo is severe allergy or childhood trauma(it's of course completely fine to just not want to have a cat though, not everyone has the space, time and money). People that dislike cats for any other reason are a red flag. Best case scenario they completely lack a sense of humor.

I came here to find this comment, I fully agree with you! A beautiful family all round

Agree with this comment so much… my “friend” tried to surprise me with a three month old kitten last year, knowing that I really love cats,. But as sweet as he was I told her I couldn’t accept him bc I have a Jack Russell terrier who likes to hunt small animals and hates cats especially, and I work all day, I will never be home enough for a kitten, I already have trouble trying to find time to walk my dog everyday. She got mad at me and called me selfish bc I didn’t accept the cat, and accused me of not caring if he was alive or not. She doesn’t understand that my very hyper dog would try to kill it everyday until the job was done. If it wasn’t for my dog, I would’ve e gotten a cat already myself. Finding a cat was never the issue. I know better then to bring one into my home at this time. Having a pet is a lifetime commitment. It’s not like she was gifting me a shirt that I turned down. You can’t just surprise someone like that, especially if you don’t live with them or really understand their living situation. The thought is nice but always ASK FIRST!

@@missvness730 That’s super toxic of your friend

@@missvness730 I’ve seen a few really sweet videos of ppl getting surprised with pets, but yeah I agree. Always ask first. I would love a kitten but nervous about how my cat would react. That boy is NOT a cat person lol. Last time he lived with other cats (I was staying with a relative temporarily) he was peeing in my damn bed to mark his territory! So yeah I’m not willing to chance it lol

@@sciencestuffs8978 she really was. I kept giving her chances and strikes after she would do something and end up forgiving her, but I finally woke up and realized how toxic and selfish she really was. I was holding on too long bc I was desperate for some friendship, but I rather be alone than be friends with someone is constantly inconsiderate of my feelings and situation. It was exhausting! But hey I have my KZfaq cat videos to keep me occupied lol

The cat knew you were the real keeper, mate 😂

Cats prefer those who has less scent and most women wears to much perfume or scented lotion. Cats sense of smell is 14x than of human.

​@@marjel6Cats are smart - most scents are laced with hormone disruptors

My wife wanted a dog. We found a corgi x at the pound and bought it home. The dog bonded with me and pretty much ignored my wife. She wasn't happy.

Do you have a beard? I've had cats my whole life but they were always affectionate but they got more so after I grew a beard. It's like they wanted to be in my face all the time all of a sudden. I've found that leaving animals alone and letting them come to you is the way to go. I have and old barn raccoons live in. A few years ago I decided to see how well I could get them used to me. In about a week they were coming up to take food right out of my hands. I'd put food out for them somewhere they could hide a little if they wanted too, but I'd sit 30 feet away not even really looking at them. Eventually a few of them will wonder why this hairless ape is hanging around and become interested. One thing I did learn quickly is that raccoons understand how containers work. Most animals will rip open a big of food to get it. If I left a bag with food in at my feet the raccoon would just grab it and run away.

That is so true. I love all animals, but I usually had dogs. However, when I moved into an elderly man’s house to help him manage some health issues, his cat started to bond with me. I was concerned at first because I didn’t want him to feel hurt that his cat was sneaking into my room at night. He was actually okay with it. The gentleman passed away last summer and his family was happy that they didn’t have to worry about what was going to happen to his 18 year old cat...now 19. This cat is the most affectionate cat I’ve ever encountered. He has to always be touching me when we sleep. When it’s cold he snuggles right up near my face and I wake up and he’s got his head on my pillow. If it’s warm, he will put his paw on my arm. It’s been an amazing experience. ❤🐈‍⬛

@@sparkyspark964 💖💖

Yep. I was the same way, only because I was never around any growing up. Just assumed I wouldn't really like them cuz we always had dogs and the cats I interacted with were only for a very short time. Then I lived with a buddy that had one and the little guy grew on me so quick. The personality is really what got me. Dogs are great for the undying affection, but it's so fun to just watch a cat go about its daily life. They're so interesting and funny.

One Korean KZfaqr's dad was terrified of cats but after being around one of her very friendly and chill cats, he went and adopted one of his own and now acts like it's his actual child. It's adorable.

I grew up with cats and knew I was a dog person as soon as we adopted one from an asylum when I was 13. Never want another cat, sorry.

@@ixlnxs totally fine. Just like in people, one can have their preference in pets as well. I've never understood the whole cats vs dogs thing... they are both lovely animals in their own way and each pet is their own persona anyways.

"I don't like cats" is code for one of two things: "I've never known a cat" or "I hate respecting others' boundaries"

Actually, that doesn't mean being the alpha. That's just what she thought

@@ncode03 It does for cats. Dominance behavior varies by species.

*facepalm* you DO know that the "alpha male" theory is absolute bullshit and the wolf pack from the study was a father-mother-kids unit?

@@Transformers2Fan1 well, the study was bullshit (debunked by the guy who publushed it), but it was about groups of male wolves in captivity. Normal wolf packs in the wild are mostly just a mated pair with their offspring.

@@johannes8270 both, actually, he looked at wild AND captive

Yes! I got nervous too with the "went alone as a surprise" and was very reliefed by the question right after

I agree!

I'm wondering if his body temp is maybe a little higher than hers. Cats love heat. Also, that's a shoulder cat there. Check out "Mr. Pirate" the shoulder cat at "Helpful Vancouver Vet".

Exactly! I came here to say the same thing. He is the one who brought them to their forever home and they know that. Also, kudos for not separating a bonded pair. That would have been heartbreaking for them and too cruel.

Yeah, "I don't want cats but she wants cats so I'm getting cats for her." We love a wife-guy.

It's actually the beard and buzzcut hair - cats go nuts for them.

Having three cats instead of two is such a experience, every(?) cat owner [should try/attempt to avoid] it, you [won't/will] regret it.

I waited too long. My cat is older now and it's a lot easier when they are young

There's a serious financial responsibility when it comes to adopting a pet. Cats need Vet checks, vaccinations, nail trims, teeth cleaning once every 4-6 years (they have to be put under for that and it costs $$$$). They should have their teeth cleaned regularly at home by the owner each day. As cats age, they develop conditions (just like humans) and may need more frequent or more expensive Vet procedures. Cat food is expensive, too. AND the litter. Like everything else, prices are going up. So, make sure you can afford two cats--or the cats may regret it.

2? When I was growing up we had 13 at one point. We had 4 adult cats and 2 of them were females and had kittens around the same time. The good thing was they used to look after the other one's kittens when the mother went out to toilet or to feed. We gave most of them away to a pet shop but it was pretty hectic for a while.

"Wife" not partner...

@@theshyguitarist gender neutral sex-person

@@theshyguitarist They are interchangable words in this case. A wife is just a type of partner.

@@ugaboj nothing wrong with being specific. Wife is just as valid as partner.

@@geeebuttersnap2433 Yes, but also nothing wrong with NOT being specific. They are indeed both equally valid.

Kitties*

I see periodontal disease (cat's tongue hanging out)

@@BenState a cat will hang it's tongue out for any number of reasons. unless ur a vet stop diagnosing other people's animals.

@@nathanchristman6660 im a vet

@@BenState ur full of it

Yeah, but dogs don’t poop inside of your house, and are a lot more energetic than cats.

@@shawnplaysgam3s835 Dogs most definitely do if they are not outside at the time they need to go. Cats and dogs are not different in this, cats just don't get walked by most people. Just do that or settle with a litterbox

Yes, love cats 🐈 😻 🐈‍⬛ ❤

@@Violet316 Dogs even eat each other’s poop lol. I found that out when I worked at a Doggie Daycare.

@@Violet316 Get a cat flap installed and you won't need litter trays once the cat is used to it.

Its normally the perfume. Cats have very strong sense of smell and really dislike perfumes, most men use very little in the way of sents or deodorants, they also tend to wash their cloths less. Every time you wash you are removing your cats sent and that tells it you dislike it.

@@alistairbolden6340that completely untrue 😂😂😂 lmao who told you men wash less? I feel like it’s the other way around

@@dangalladon8417 dude if you do more laundry than a woman you probably *are* a woman

​@@alistairbolden6340 bro tried to sneak a "men are dirty" type of comment there lol

@@Duck-3 Just a fact. Its not a good/bad thing that men wash less than women. There are several studies that show its better for your skin, hair and immune system to wash less.

I love cats but I am saddened that they have short lives. I wouldn't mind sharing my whole life with one. 6-8 years is not long enough so i give them lots of love, hugs, food and kisses.

@@Kopie0830 I had a cat named Nelson, he lived to the age of 27 years old. I still miss him.

@@Kopie0830 I forgot to mention, Nelson was hand fed meat only. I had to cut the meat into slivers for him.

@@mariahewitt9787 You feed him raw meat only? Beef or chicken? Amazing that he lived that long. Your a wonderful parent.

@@Kopie0830 Rump steak only. He sat waiting patiently, no matter how long I took. He had gingivitis, so he literally just swallowed the pieces, without chewing.

Yeah, no shit. We watched the video too... 🤪 L I T E R A L L Y 🤪

@@juliebraden6911 ...you're a disappointment...

@@juliebraden6911 he's referencing a meme

@@juliebraden6911 You watched it literally? I watched it visually, it's a better experience, trust me.

My Dad when we brought my dog home. Guess who missed her the most when she died?

Do you mean she converses with him?

​@@sonnysmom6017She meant what she wrote. It's in quotes, so meant it that way.

@YA-qj8fx Fine. Quotes surround proper words/expressions or surround common or recognizable expressions even when not proper words/grammar. Otherwise, significance could be too private to the speaker and unclear, quotes or not. I seem to have not recognized a common expression.

@@sonnysmom6017 She put it in quotes because that's what her husband says. English is not his native language, and she's quoting him. Are you the official KZfaq grammar police? You need to get a real life.

@@YA-qj8fx When things are confusing or incomprehensible they should always be sent to you first so that you can translate to your understanding of the meaning and motive behind any use of quotes. I had no idea what the quotes referred to. But I guess there are "wrong mistakes" (and I am sure you realize the significance of that quote too)

@Klemheist they aren't lions and that's not how they work. Wolves don't even work like that 😭

@Klemheist Absolutely none of it is true, not a single bit. It's almost incredible. Alphas don't actually exist, that was a term coined from a disproven study on wolves. It never even meant provider, as everyone in the pack provides equally, it only refered to the leading pair with breeding rights, but again, that doesn't exist the way you think. Wolves and lions are extremely different in their heriarchies and family dynamics so that doesn't apply either, not to mention how humans are so VASTLY different from both it's actually asinine to compare.

@@hotmamma2126 You are wrong on soo many levels.. I will just give you a simple example, when you see a pack of dogs, there is always an alpha, male or female doesn't matter. There is always an ALPHA in the pack. I will tell you something that I personally witnessed. One day I was walking to work, I saw a group of 6 stay dogs laying around. When I get closer to them, 2 of them were growing to me, the one in the far back came close to me and sniffed my hand and I petted it and tail was wagging and do you know what happened next? Every dog in the pack came to greet me and for some pets and the alpha saw something and barked in that direction and all of them ran in that direction. This is one of the countless encounters of the similar behavior with animals that I witnessed. THERE IS ALWAYS A ALPHA. PERIOD.. Humans and animals are not the same. You may think that some animals showing human behavior or or feelings but, they are not. They operate on a whole different level.

@Klemheist?? That was the whole point. I was saying that, there is always an alpha..in this case yes he Is the alpha. Read again what I wrote. Reading and comprehending is a skill that human develop at early stages in their lives, in your case.. I suggest you work on that for a while before you answer to anyone.

@@evil7011 Anecdotes aren't actually evidence, especially given since that interpretation of that situation you said isn't the sign of an alpha rather than common practice "monkey see monkey do". That was a braver, more curious dog who took a risk and was rewarded which others followed because it worked out for the first. That's not an inherent sign of a provider nor do you know what else that dog does for the pack. They very well could be human friendly and dog submissive. You keep mistentrepreting what an alpha is with just "providing" when all animal groups have roles who pull their weight in different aspects. Do you mean hunting because female lions are the hunters and wolves all contribute to the hunt so already that can't work just between them, one of which the term was MADE for. Do you mean breeding because again, that's not necessarily a provider and lionesses all breed with a male who they can exile if they don't believe him capable of doing his job of defending the territory (which lionesses also do, males just focus on it so not an alpha). Humans don't follow alphas, our psychology is too complex and there's multiple factors that play into why someone may follow them, even if typically that includes faith in someone providing something we want but that's not always the case so not viable. Have you ever looked up what an alpha is? Genuinely? It's a disproven study, actually scientifically studied, so I'm not sure where you think you have the qualifications to just say "No, I'm right". It's almost concerning how you can dig your heels into such a weak argument that treats all animal behaviors the same to work which just isn't the case. Cats aren't dogs which aren't humans, that's just not debatable

Awwwww😊he loves you both my cat doesn't know me when females are around especially my niece I'm the guest lol

Your husband is awesome! Don’t know him, but love him! Have a great day!

🥰🥰 that's so nice both of you.. ❤

"women's pets"??? Well what about Jon Arbuckle (Garfield), Iggy Nutmeg (Heathcliff), Simon (Simon's Cat),...?

Do you know Ian Fidance?

Dude ours is the home of 5 cats and one preggo. God.

@gingermaynor495 I thought of the late Cole immediately. That was so sad.

"Cat man in waiting" luv that!!

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You're absolutely right, that's why I prioritize dead animals as surprise gifts.

@@manthe3711 Taxidermy is a respectable career 😅

@@manthe3711 Aha!

I don't love the fact that 100 different people are making this same comment because they're either too lazy or too arrogant to glance at other comments first.

@@juliebraden6911 why does that make you so incredibly upset🗿

The greatest honor there ever is.

so sweet, they are both keepers! :)

🤣🤣🤣🤣😜😜😜😜👍

So a man is "good" when he prioritises women over himself? Quite telling

Kind of a simp tbh

What college did you go to? UC Berkeley 😂

Yeah it's fucking weird to gift a pet. While someone may say they want one, there's usually a reason they dont

In this case, it could be, too, that the cats sensed that they didn't have to train the human woman since she was already a cat fan and had mom-type feelings. The human man needed to be broken in and also taught that he didn't have to worry any more about being in charge because Cats are already very good at that.

Noooooope! I had a girlfriend once whom I shared a house with, who called me to tell me she had found the most adorable little rescue while out-of-state, she fell in love, yadda yadda… and wanted to bring him home. The SECOND they walked in the front door, that cat came over to me and was like, “Hi, you’re my new human, pleased to meet ya!” The not-too-far-in-the-future-to-be-EX-girlfriend left “her” cat behind when she moved out.

I think you should groom me.

I'm no groomer but I might have a very efficient method for cats: Offer them your whole face as soon you've adopted them before they decide who's their new chief. Works for me.

@@davidmcleod5133 lost the girl, kept the cat. What a happy ending

you should be very proud of yourself. 19 years is a long time, very long time, for a cat to live and it is no doubt down to your excellent care.

It's a hard loss!! By now i assume you've moved on. Did you get another cat? I sort of hope so....your late cat had invested 19 years in your training and development as a cat person! Merry Christmas.

Patrick Korving Sounds like you had my 17- year-old "dog" cat. It's what I got for naming him Spike.

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My dog safed my life when i was a Baby my mother wants to go over the street when the traffic light was red and my dog stopped the Baby carriage but when he reach the age of 12 he dies because he got Cancer :( Still Animals can simply become real family members and I miss him a lot ! I wish that your cat rests in peace and hope that she is now in a better place where there are a lot of Mouse :3

Hitler loved and was loved by animals...

@@ishish8816 Some ppl overdo it with humanizing their animals way too much.

@@ishish8816 Source?

@@Ebani It's true. He was known for that and we even learn this fact in history lesson (i m from Germany

@@ishish8816 guess the explanation is that america fought the wrong guys?

So true! We have a lot of feral cats in my neighborhood. Two other ladies on my street besides me feed these homeless kitties. One cute little calico cat was having a litter every year and I gave her extra food during her pregnancy. She would wait across the street and if I greeted her with enthusiasm she came running. Long story short, I fostered her last 2 litters, kept 4, found homes for the rest, had her fixed and now I am her human. She's always glad to see me and now lives in my yard, happy and healthy, extremely loving. But she doesn't want to be an indoor cat, even in the winter cold. I love hearing cat stories, don't you?

@@deborahszafraniec4829 What a sweet neat story - so happy it turned out the way it did for you, and those blessed momma and baby kitties!

I totally agree with this. I believe the only reason some cats aren't as friendly is because they weren't properly socialized from and early age. I think because as a child my mother was affectionate with us, and I had cats as well, later when I had cats I was affectionate with them and held them as soon as it was safe to do so. I think that's why my cats were all so affectionate. I have seen some cats go from somewhat feral to surprisingly friendly, as well.

I think you're right. My husband exudes more body heat than I do, and his beard has a nice scratchy texture. Our cat cuddles with both of us, but she prefers him if given a choice.

My cat would groom my beard hahaha it was disgusting but also adorable. had to shower immediately afterwards but he would sit there and gnaw away at my hair for hours if i let him

@@rileyg8265 Aww, that is sweet! He loves you.

so cats are just using males, as they should

I was thinking exactly the same thing. Cats have a higher body temperature (100.5-102.5F) so they're always looking for warm places and in this case I'll bet dad is warmer than mom. ;) The neighbor's black cat doesn't like me at all, but loves the warm hood of my car after I get home, so I often have paw prints all over my car.

amazing! Those cats seem so happy!

"The cat's name was Frank." -- C. W. Mc Call (to paraphrase)

They can't tell everything though...someone in my family was a diagnosed narcissist, but he was never mean to my cats- and my cats liked him.

@@jeremy49988ohhhh for FlipSake noone said they did!!!! SIDENOTE: Just bc u had someone in your family that was a douche to PEOPLE doesn't mean that they were to animals.. so there u go ..

You kind of did, though. You said they could tell who was a “good seed” . If someone is mean to other humans they’re usually not. Just sayin’.

@@jeremy49988 as long as he satisfies the cat imperative, they'll like him!

@@UsernameUnkwn21 You and I realize that but I've known people to rely on their pets reaction to guage character for themselves and it is for their benefit that this needed to be said. It was not intended to offend anyone. Have a great day 😀

Wait till he gets older.. that was my dad too. I've only seen him cry three times, when his mom passed his brother and his fat cat sara Lee🥺

My father admitted to me a short time before he died that he was afraid to admit how much he cared for the cats because every time he had we lost the cat. He'd become kind of superstitious about it.

Cats have different personalities and it has nothing to do with their fur color. Their breed is a different story!

@@gaylapawloski8710 Thank you! So tired of reading stupid comments about 'cats personalities because of fur color.'

I completely agree with you. The orange cat that stole my heart was named Cheeto. Very protective of all the other cats and their territory. Sweet and loving and loyal to me always. He was a true gentleman. 🥺He is missed.

I heard somewhere that orange males are super affectionate, more so than orange females.

@@gaylapawloski8710 But each breed has particular colors!

That applies for kids too. I saw my parents do that when we were younger. XD

Velcro Cats are purrfect 😊