Hearts Melt as Owner Buys Sling for Adopted Kitten—Gets Unexpected Reaction
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A rescue kitten has stolen the internet's heart for snuggling into her new sling and purring uncontrollably.
The kitten's owner, who posts under the handle @artymidnightandboo, shared the now-viral footage of her black kitten, Boo, happily tucked into a fluffy, star-patterned gray carrier. The video had racked up 4.6 million views and 861,200 likes on TikTok at the time of writing.
"We rescued this kitten a week ago and I decided to get her a sling, because I thought she might like it, but I wasn't expecting this reaction," reads the text overlay on the video.
In the clip, Boo is seen purring loudly while curled against her mom's chest. She lets out tiny meows before nuzzling even deeper into the cozy fabric.
"Do you like your sling?" the mom asked. Boo then meowed, as if to say "yes".
In an earlier video, Boo's new mom revealed that the kitten had been rescued via a Facebook post. In the clip, Boo lies on her chest and purrs for the first time since her adoption.
"I'm full on crying because Boo just looked at me and started purring. It's the first time she purred since she's been with us. My gosh, it's loud. I think you feel right at home, don't you? Oh, I'm so relieved," she says, gently stroking her new companion.
Why Pet Sling Carriers Are Gaining Popularity
Pet slings have become a popular choice among pet parents, especially for those with small or anxious animals. According to Susan Lanci Designs, slings can offer a safe, secure way to carry pets while allowing them to stay close to their human.
They help reduce stress in pets by mimicking the warmth and closeness of being cradled, which can be especially comforting for nervous animals or rescued animals like Boo.
A stock image showing a black kitten happy in their owner's hands.
A stock image showing a black kitten happy in their owner's hands.
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What Boo's Purring Really Means
Purring is often associated with contentment in cats, but it can also have deeper meanings. As Cats Protection explains, cats may purr when they're relaxed, to signal friendliness, or even to self-soothe when anxious or unwell. In Boo's case, the loud purrs likely signal both comfort and a growing bond with her new human.
TikTok Reacts
Viewers were quick to fall in love with Boo and her sling debut.
"By experience. Black cats are the best in my opinion," said one user.
"Hey so this is actually very dangerous because you'll form a bond so deep and your soul will physically be crushed every time you have to leave her," wrote Tasneem.
"The purrs would heal all my problems immediately," said Aleksandra.
"Oh to be a little squeaky void in a sling," another user commented wistfully.
"All fun and games now, wait until he's 12lbs wants to go in there all the time ~ from an owner of a 13lbs 3 yr old cat that likes being sling carried," joked another.
Newsweek reached out to @artymidnightandboo, for comment via TikTok. We could not verify the details of the case.
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