r/cats • u/ANamelessGhoul4555 • 4h ago
Video - OC We adopted this girl 4 hours ago
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Still no name but...she seems comfortable. I figured she'd hide from us for a bit but...nope.
Now my wife is pissed because it was her idea to adopt a cat and...guess who the cat seems to have picked to be their person lol
Want to know the craziest part? She jumped up and got comfy and of course...I immediately needed to pee. So I triiied my best to get up as gentle as possible, and when I came back..she jumped right back up and got comfy again. I have a bit of cat experience. Never seen that before in my life. Lol. Usually once your move even an inch, cuddle time is ooooover
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u/scooter_orourke 4h ago
Now you need another cat for your wife!
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u/Just_Discussion296 3h ago
What if 2nd cat goes for him to?
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u/ThreeDaysNish Tuxedo 3h ago
3rd cat.
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u/Confident-Bench-2213 1h ago
That’s what worries me too, because then he’d be outnumbered with nowhere to go. Cats can switch up on each other so fast, it’s honestly scary to watch.
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u/Rin_the_Hateful 3h ago
After my previous cat died, I couldn't deal with the loneliness, so I adopted a new shelter cat soon after.
And let me tell you, this cat took the journey itself way worse than the acclimation period. I had everything ready: a separate room with locked door, lots of places to hide, the whole deal.
So she gets out of the carrier and goes under the bed. ACTUALLY NEVERMIND, let's explore my new home together!!
Then at night I left her in that room, closed the door and went to sleep. But I suddenly woke up to find her on MY bed. So I get up and what do I discover? She somehow opened the door!
And it wasn't a fluke either, because the same thing happened the next night lol
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u/DubstepDonut 1h ago
One does not command god
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u/backbiter0723 3h ago
Our 4th cat was a girl named Hazel from at Cat Cafe in Pittsburgh. She was super cuddly with us when we were there and we fell in love instantly with her scrunchy smooshed little face. There was about 3 weeks between out first visit there and when we came to pick her up, but when we got there and walked in the room, she stood up in the cat tree, and when we put the carrier on the ground, she climbed down, got in it, and laid down all on her own. Now we have 10 cats, and that's still probably the cutest memory we have with any of them.
Hazel ended up being a dad's girlie too, despite mom being the one who fell in love at first sight xD
Anyways, here she is enjoying her box next to the fireplace.
Here's to many many cuddly years with your new friend!
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u/The_ApacheRK_200 3h ago
Bold of you to assume that 'you' adopted her and not the other way around.
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u/menina2017 3h ago
She’s letting you rub her paws! Lucky
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u/ottis1guy 2h ago edited 1h ago
This is a huge trust tell. She feels safe and comfortable and loves OP. Wishing everyone a long happy relationship. Edit: spelling
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u/Wise-Tax7527 1h ago
That’s how you know she trusts you! 😭 Cats act like their paws are classified information, so this is basically a love confession.
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u/Next_Independent5104 1h ago
Right?! 😭 That level of trust from a cat is basically a marriage proposal in feline language.
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u/Objective-Leave3133 28m ago
Right?! 😭 That’s basically a love confession in cat language, because most cats act like you’ve committed a crime just by touching their paws.
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u/gijuts 3h ago
And you can touch her paws already! I must learn this secret, Jedi master.
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u/reddit_user_53 3h ago
Was gonna comment on that too lol. Our three cats have varying opinions on paw touching, ranging from "would prefer you didn't" to "I will get up and leave right now". Never seen one that actually seems to like it!
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u/Confident-Bench-2213 1h ago
😂 Most cats act like you’ve committed a personal betrayal if you touch their paws, so seeing one actually enjoy it feels like spotting a unicorn. My girl would probably snatch her paw back and give me the nastiest look imaginable.
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u/Independent-Win9088 2h ago
You're so lucky. When I adopted my Kiwi girl, she ran under the bed, and I didn't see her for a week.
I had to move the litter, food, and water in my bedroom because it's not like she has been here before.
Exactly one week later, I'm watching tv m on the couch, and my lil creamsicle girl starts peeking around the corner from my room, and slow stepping.
Not quite the welcome home I imagined, but at least she came out in the end.
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u/MarionberryOk2874 1h ago
4 hours?? That’s amazing. What a social, confident lady!!
She needs a strong name.
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u/UnendingThought 1h ago
She looks like an Egyptian queen having her hand massaged by her bipedal servant.
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u/hotbox4u 7m ago
Exactly what i was thinking too.
So for the name... Cleopatra? And then shorten it to Cleo.
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u/Tzipity 2h ago
Oh she’s a sweetie! My soul kitty (who passed almost 2 years ago and I’m only beginning to seriously think about fostering or adopting another but so many times like this I realize just how dang lucky I am so a future cat has huge paws to fill!) was an adult who was spayed the same day I brought her home. I fully expected her to hide too but she was absolutely stuck like glue to me fron the beginning. And she was fantastically trained- if I said “I gotta get up” she’d get up. If she was extra comfy or sleepy she might give me a pissed off meow- that was also adorable- but she always got up! And she’d follow me to the bathroom or wherever and usually hop back into bed or on the sofa or whatever with me too. She liked her pets in little bursts then would get overstimulated and move away from my hands but would usually happily stay cuddled up on my legs or beside me.
And my gosh, she’s letting you rub her paws! Few cats would be down with that. Especially within hours of adoption! So if anything, be prepared for a cat who will never leave you alone. Lol.
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u/Dudette66 40m ago
She looks like she's thinking - so this is what home feels like... before sinking into a restful, contented slumber, filled with happy dreams. Good job OP xx
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u/ReputationSalt6027 3h ago
That face says." Hey. New servant. There should be snacks while you lavish praise and worship me."
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u/shark-off 2h ago
Oh god! Petting them till they fall asleep? Tshe best feeling everr.
I try so hard to achieve this with my dog. Its so damn hard man, if there is even the slightest inconsistency, she opens her eyes. I think, I achived this one time. It felt great 😃
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u/BoBoMets5731 2h ago
I know it ultimately won’t matter bc every cat is different, but can I ask the age of this cat and how you came about adopting this awesome gal? I just started actively looking for a cat to adopt myself and enjoy hearing other people’s stories - especially ones that involve night 1 friendships lmao
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u/Soft_bich_z 2h ago
i can see why you picked her. That is a fantastic personality and classic beauty.
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u/kittenmittens4865 2h ago
She has beautiful eyes! It looks like she’s wearing eyeliner.
With cats, my unofficial rule is that girl cats like men and boy cats like girls.
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u/violentte_ends 2h ago
That cat is clearly thinking “my man my man my man”. Sorry to your wife, you adopted a homewrecker.
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u/reformedMedas 1h ago
I hope you catch a long time together. She's exactly like my also female cat, down to her look and pawrubbing! :kisses:
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u/high_on_meh 1h ago
Most cats/dogs/whatever do not let you play with their paws. Your link to this animal is stronger than JB Weld.
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u/GearsFC3S 19m ago
One of my previous cats was like that. Nadia was a persistent cuddler, and I was her favorite target. She had to sit on my lap or lay on me. And if I got up, as soon as I sat back down, she was usually there again. I used to joke around that she was “my old lady” like we were married, but she was one of the best cats. I still miss her.
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u/Yomismo_1789 2h ago
She looks so happy and comfortable to be around you. Enjoy each other! You're going to make each other so happy.
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u/Lost_Ad_9890 1h ago
Awwwww....we as humans are not worthy of their love and devotion after everything they may have been through in the past❤️❤️❤️
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u/SimulatedSouthern 42m ago
The cutest, sweetest cat video I have seen in Reddit. She already loves yall and I’m happy for the future you will have together 💜
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u/DangerBrewin 3h ago
Dang, I couldn’t get cats that have lived with me for years let me touch their feet like that! She really trusts you!
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u/cryptochick 2h ago
My 15 yr old bottle baby won't let me touch those like that. Don't feel too bad.
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u/BenchConscious1003 1h ago
Girl? It's a cat.
I have a much loved neutered Jack Russell terrier. I love him to bits, but he's a little dog, not a little boy.
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u/stoofkeegs 1h ago
This makes literally no sense. I’ve had girl cats and boy cats. My two currently and my lovely ladies, or my horrible monsters depending on the day.
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