Woman Leaves Cats Alone for One Night—What She Sees on Pet Cam Says It All
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A pet parent who left the cats at home for one night used the security camera to check in on them, but what she found put her at ease.
The owner, known on TikTok as @the_feisty_feline, runs a sanctuary home for cats with medical and behavioral needs. She needed to go out of town for a family emergency, the woman told Newsweek via TikTok. She left the cats at home with her adult son to keep an eye on them.
But, being a concerned pet parent, she needed to check in. She used the security camera to see what the felines were up to. Much to her surprise, she found that her bed had been taken over by not one or two cats, but eight. Plus, a few others were scattered throughout the room.
"I thought it was adorable, and it made me feel so much better about having to be gone for the night," the owner said.
Her April 28 TikTok video showed the view of her room with all the cats sleeping together. This picture-perfect moment kept her at ease about having to leave them for the night. She took a moment before speaking through the microphone, soaking up the cuteness of them bonding.
As soon as the woman said "Hi, babies," all the cats' heads lifted and turned in unison. They scanned the room to find where the voice came from. Some even came out from their hiding spots, hoping their rescue mom returned home.
Screenshot from an April 28 TikTok video of an owner checking the security camera and discovering the cats all sleeping together.
Screenshot from an April 28 TikTok video of an owner checking the security camera and discovering the cats all sleeping together.
@the_feisty_feline/TikTok
Seeing the cats on the bed like this wasn't too surprising. The owner said that there is always a big group of felines taking over the bed.
"Most of them are from feral colonies, and we have quite a few sibling and family groups," she added. "They are happiest hanging out and cuddling together."
With over 6 million views and more than 1.3 million likes as of Wednesday, TikTok users couldn't stop watching. They were stunned not by the number of cats, but by how peaceful they remained.
"Every time I look I find another. I'm up to 13," wrote one person. Some guessed there were 15 cats, with people unsure if one was hiding behind the curtain or not.
Another added: "I LOVE how they popped out of everywhere."
A third person said: "I see my future and it's freaking awesome."
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