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Guy Tucks His Cat Into His Own Little Bed Every Night (Original Post) catbyte Jul 2020 OP
Somedays your postings are what make me relax and breathe. ret5hd Jul 2020 #1
I feel the same way. nt Laffy Kat Jul 2020 #24
thank you, thank you thank you. the sweetest video i have seen all month. I am still smiling. trueblue2007 Jul 2020 #25
None of my cats were 10% that affectionate. SharonClark Jul 2020 #2
I am sure it wasn't you. LisaL Jul 2020 #6
Eric will even allow himself to be groomed. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2020 #7
It took years before my cat would let me flea comb him, then all the sudden he liked it Merlot Jul 2020 #9
I had to get mine a professional grooming regularly. He didn't like when I brushed him. LisaL Jul 2020 #17
I once had a moggie longhair wnylib Jul 2020 #14
I had to take the little monster to the vet's to have her sedated and shaved The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2020 #20
My current cat also hates being brushed or combed. wnylib Jul 2020 #22
lol North Shore Chicago Jul 2020 #18
Nope it wasn't you: robbob Jul 2020 #23
K&R for the kittehs. nt tblue37 Jul 2020 #3
One of the best videos I've seen in years DarthDem Jul 2020 #4
And they have their own iPhones! The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2020 #5
Wow. Niagara Jul 2020 #8
Thar guy is the cat whisperer Raven123 Jul 2020 #10
Uh oh. I think Olive and Mabel might have some competition! Dem2theMax Jul 2020 #11
Sweet cats Kitchari Jul 2020 #12
Thanks for sharing that. PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2020 #13
he found a great cat. pansypoo53219 Jul 2020 #15
Yes, his is super friendly. LisaL Jul 2020 #16
It's a 2fer! North Shore Chicago Jul 2020 #19
My two cats are just like that. IrishEyes Jul 2020 #21

LisaL

(44,962 posts)
6. I am sure it wasn't you.
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 03:30 PM
Jul 2020

The cats in the video are a Persian (or maybe exotic longhair) and an exotic short hair. His Persian cat just seems to be particularly cuddly and friendly.

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,267 posts)
7. Eric will even allow himself to be groomed.
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 03:42 PM
Jul 2020

I have a long-haired cat with soft, fine fur that mats easily, but she turns into a hairy chainsaw when I even try to brush her. I wish she was as tolerant as Eric.

Merlot

(9,696 posts)
9. It took years before my cat would let me flea comb him, then all the sudden he liked it
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 03:59 PM
Jul 2020

You just never know with cats.

wnylib

(21,146 posts)
14. I once had a moggie longhair
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 05:14 PM
Jul 2020

who got like that when I came near him with a brush or comb. He also raised hell at the vet's when they tried to touch him. I finally found a vet who did both farm animals and pets, who handled him perfectly with long gloves and quick action.

When not at the vet's, and not feeing threatened with a brushing, he was sweet, gentle, and playful. My Jekyl and Hyde kitty.

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,267 posts)
20. I had to take the little monster to the vet's to have her sedated and shaved
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 05:46 PM
Jul 2020

because she's too much of a handful when conscious for a groomer or even a vet to handle, although otherwise she's a nice, friendly cat. We tried a groomer once and it didn't go well. She now has a lion cut and actually seems a lot more comfortable.

wnylib

(21,146 posts)
22. My current cat also hates being brushed or combed.
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 07:29 PM
Jul 2020

I tried to get her used to it as a kitten, but she fought it. from the start. Fortunately, her hair is short to medium length.

The one just before her was an orange tabby who LOVED being brushed. He was a very affectionate cuddler. This current one is affectionate on her own terms and loves human company but is not a lap cat. Hides as soon as she sees me holding a brush. She has a fuzzy undercoat and needs occasional brushing so I try to bribe her with treat lures and then rewards after we get through the ordeal. Iffy success so far.

robbob

(3,514 posts)
23. Nope it wasn't you:
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 08:06 PM
Jul 2020

Cats have their own very unique personalities. I have a calico who’s super skittish and talkative and likes pets and belly rubs, and I have a black and white “cow cat” who is too cool to be skittish or distracted. He’ll just walk through the door without looking at me. I have to grab him sometimes and give him some cuddles just to make sure he knows he’s loved. He purrs through it then gently extracts himself from the situation so he can go on his way.

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,267 posts)
5. And they have their own iPhones!
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 03:22 PM
Jul 2020

Just watching that video took my blood pressure down a bunch. So much squee!

Dem2theMax

(9,594 posts)
11. Uh oh. I think Olive and Mabel might have some competition!
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 05:07 PM
Jul 2020

I have to correct one thing for this man. He said he had cats. Sir, it's the other way around. The cats have you!
They have trained him well!

Wonderful video! Thank you so much for posting it catbyte!

PoindexterOglethorpe

(25,746 posts)
13. Thanks for sharing that.
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 05:13 PM
Jul 2020

It's my completely unscientific opinion that the cuddliness of a specific cat depends on both his own nature and the human or humans he's lived with.

LisaL

(44,962 posts)
16. Yes, his is super friendly.
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 05:27 PM
Jul 2020

Mine was friendly when he wanted to get fed. Once fed, he ignored me until the next expected feeding. But he sure was cute, even if selfish.

IrishEyes

(3,275 posts)
21. My two cats are just like that.
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 06:12 PM
Jul 2020

They love to cuddle and get belly rubs. They sleep with me every night. They follow me everywhere. Cats are awesome.

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