Woman's Cats Welcome a Kitten— Viewers Obsessed With Unbreakable Bond
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Prepare for your heart to melt over two loved-up cats who have stolen the internet's attention after footage of them doting on their tiny kitten racked up over 2 millions of views.
Niko and Maki, known on TikTok as @Nikoandmaki, have garnered over 410,000 likes in just 24 hours since August 12. The viral clip shows the pair snuggled up together in a carrier before their owner reaches in to reveal their new addition.
Overlaid text reads: "My two bonded cats made one kitten and they love it so much." In the caption, the Bangkok, Thailand-based owner explains that Niko, the father, was eager to be by Maki's side throughout labor.
"During the birth, I had to hold Niko back from trying to enter the box so many times. I wasn't sure how he would react to the tiny kitten," the owner wrote in the caption.
Two screenshots of the cats cuddling and the white kitten can be seen between them.
Two screenshots of the cats cuddling and the white kitten can be seen between them.
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"Niko was really adamant about going in so we let him and watched closely. He immediately snuggled up to comfort Maki and it was such a sweet moment. He smelled the kitten a few times and decided he loves it too."
The couple's devotion has charmed viewers around the world.
"[Going to] be the most securely attached kitten to ever exist," one person commented.
Another joked about the kitten's squeal: "Mom is like 'did you seriously just wake the baby?'" The owner replied: "[I was] just making sure Niko wasn't crushing the baby."
A third commenter said: "Mom looking at you like "excuse me, I have limited time to sleep with this baby around."
A fourth popular comment with more than 43,000 likes read: "They're in a very happy marriage, I can tell."
Newsweek reached out to @nikoandmaki for comment via TikTok. We could not verify the details of the case.
Can Cats Really Fall in Love?
The affectionate display has led some to wonder whether cats can truly be "in love." While the video suggests a resounding yes, science says otherwise.
According to Catster, a website offering expert advice on feline care and behavior, cats do not mate for life or form long-term romantic bonds like humans.
Mating is typically brief and does not require emotional attachment. However, some cats do develop strong social bonds, enjoying each other's company, cuddling, and coexisting peacefully.
Signs of feline friendship include mutual grooming, cuddling, play fighting, or even simply ignoring one another without conflict. Play fighting—especially among kittens—requires trust, indicating the cats feel safe and comfortable together.
Whether or not Niko and Maki's relationship meets the scientific definition of love, their sweet family moment has convinced thousands that, at least in spirit, it's the real thing.
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