Rescue Cat Won't Let Go of One Thing After Adoption, Viewers Obsessed

Newsweek

21-07-2025

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A rescue cat named Georgie has melted hearts on social media after his new owner shared a video of him refusing to let go of the one item he received on the day he was adopted: a fuzzy blanket that has now become his emotional support.
Th viral TikTok clip shared in July by user @gremlingeorgie, shows the orange cat walking downstairs while clutching his cherished blanket in his mouth. In the video, Georgie's owner tries to take the blanket away from him, but he won't give it up.
"Georgie loves presenting me with his emotional support blankie he received on adoption day …" the poster writes in the caption.
A Catster article, medically reviewed and fact-checked by Dr. Luqman Javed, says that most felines actually love blankets, and they have their reasons.
Cats are usually drawn to the softness, warmth, and security of blankets. Another reason is that lying under a cozy blanket often evokes a sense of comfort in felines similar to snuggling with their mother and littermates.
Blankets also provide a cocoon-like environment that helps them feel safe and hidden during naps, shielding them from perceived threats. They also let cats keep warm, especially when the weather is chilly.
Some felines, however, may dislike blankets because of their texture, or because it gets too warm for them.
As a cat owner, you may worry about the safety of it, but, according to Catster, it is safe for felines to sleep under breathable blankets. However, kittens shouldn't be covered with them, as they might struggle to free themselves and risk suffocation.
Best blanket types for cats include cotton, fleece, terry cloth, and feather-filled options.
Stock image: An orange cat lays on a blanket on the couch.
Stock image: An orange cat lays on a blanket on the couch.
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The video quickly went viral on social media and has so far received over 430,000 views and more than 45,000 likes on the platform.
One user, Smile, commented: "Well, first of all she needs his emotional blanket the support just like the way you need your iPhone or your phone in your hand for support so yeah to each other let them."
Allie montano posted: "Has he ever tripped down those stairs while carrying that blanket down."
94godMA added: "So darn cute. He made my day. But do you really believe that he is really ever going to give it to you?"
Newsweek reached out to @gremlingeorgie for comment via TikTok comments. We could not verify the details of the case.
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