Reason Woman's Curtain Is So Short Melts Hearts
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In a viral TikTok video, a cat owner has revealed the heartwarming reason her curtain is a little bit too short for her window, and internet users can't cope with it.
"Why is your curtain so short?" The poster writes in the video shared on Monday under the username @turntleaf, as her cat sits down in front of the window, watching the world outside in awe. "So Jack can look out the window of course," she says in the caption.
Animal psychologist Zazie Todd says that cats spend an average of two hours a day watching out the window, and while we might not understand the appeal of it, it can actually be a great form of enrichment for them.
Some cats, about 16 percent, spend over five hours of their day just chilling by the window, looking outside. But what makes windows so interesting to our felines?
According to Todd, windows offer them the opportunity to watch birds, other small wildlife, or foliage fall on the ground. Some cats also enjoy watching other felines, people, vehicles and insects.
However, windows can also be a dangerous place when open, but you can make them safe with these tips shared by Dr. Stephanie Austin in an article published by Preventive Vet.
While keeping the window close is always the safest option, if it is absolutely necessary, open no more than 1 to 2 inches and lock the opening to prevent your cat from squeezing themselves out.
Make sure all the windows are locked before leaving the house and check that the screens won't pop out easily.
If you have a balcony or a garden, you should consider buying your feline a catio, an enclosed outdoor space where they can enjoy the views while keeping safe from accidental falls, and other dangers they may otherwise come across.
Stock image: A window is covered by a short white transparent curtain.
Stock image: A window is covered by a short white transparent curtain.
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The video quickly went viral on social media and has so far received over 720,000 views and more than 120,000 likes on the platform.
One user, Nissi, commented: "As a cat owner I immediately knew lol so cute."
Vanessa said: "Us too. Everything that looks odd in our home is because of our furbabies."
Chaoticmisery added: "I have my blinds set at the same height. For my girl who just stares out the window waiting for [her] husband to return from war."
Newsweek reached out to @turntleaf for comment via TikTok comments. We could not verify the details of the case.
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