Hysterics as Cat Owner's Plan to Adopt the 'Calm One' Backfires
A new cat owner has left the internet in stitches after revealing that her plan to adopt the quiet kitten backfired when she discovered her pet is everything but quiet.
In a post shared on TikTok on Tuesday under the username @gabriellechabot1, the tortoiseshell cat can initially be seen loafing around in his kennel at the shelter, behaving like a good boy. However, once he is at his new home, the tortie can be seen running around the house, upon chairs and tables, as his new owner tries to contain him.
The hilarious clip comes with a caption that reads: "I thought I was adopting the calm one." It is followed by: "My kitten is crazy help."
All cats will get zoomies at some point, but some seem to be more energetic than others. Zoomies for them are a daily behavior that can become very destructive. Fortunately, there are ways to calm down your crazy cat.
The pet-health experts at Pet MD say that you should structure playtime with your feline, to reduce unwanted or over-the-top behavior. You can also use cat-friendly toys, such as interactive LED lasers or a tennis ball modified to contain treats.
You should create harmony in your household, especially if you have other pets in the house. Domestic cats' predecessors used to be solitary hunters, so living with other pets at home can stress out your feline.
Owners should ensure cats have safe outdoor experiences. Moreover, if your feline is running around only for a few minutes and causing no damage, you should allow the behavior and let them cool down on their own.
The post shared has so far got over 845,000 views and more than 108,000 likes on the platform.
One user, Sonia Bobu, commented: "'If cats are merely running and jumping around for five minutes, it's not necessary to stop the cat,' Wilson says. 'It's the same as stopping children from running and playing."
Serena wrote: "One thing about torties is they are never, EVER calm." Mèy added: "I think you just caught him tired after all the chaos he probably caused earlier."
Newsweek reached out to @gabriellechabot1 for comment via TikTok comments. We could not verify the details of the case.
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