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Newsweek
6 days ago
- General
- Newsweek
Woman goes on vacation, cat decides to make her 'pay' when she returns home
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A woman who decided to take a vacation with her husband discovered her cat had some big feelings about being apart once she returned back home. The 27-year-old, who goes by Sliz online, is from Portland, Oregon, and is the proud owner of Martin the cat, who she got after completing her freshman year of college. The pair share a deep bond, with Sliz revealing: "I actually refused to live in the dorms sophomore year because I wanted to get a cat so badly." Her ex, who she lived with at the time, was determined he didn't want a cat, and particularly not Martin, who was in a separate room at the shelter as he kept "biting the other cats." But, as Sliz put it: "My ex did not stay in my life long after that, but I've had Martin for nine wonderful years. "Martin has been with me through the best and worst times of my life. He did not end up being a biter, and the day he came home, he curled up on my shoulder when I was laying in bed, and that's been his spot ever since." Martin sleeping on Sliz after her trip, and right, the pair when Martin was a kitten. Martin sleeping on Sliz after her trip, and right, the pair when Martin was a kitten. Reddit u/slizshady While any cat can grow up to become extra affectionate, anecdotal evidence exists that some cat breeds may be clingier than others, according to a vet-reviewed report from Catster. The American Shorthair, Burmese, Maine Coon and Perian are just some of the breeds listed as likely to love attention from their owners. Sliz showcased the bond between herself and Martin in a sweet post to Reddit's r/aww in June, via her account u/slizshady, where it racked up close to 6,000 upvotes since being shared earlier this month. Alongside a photo of her and Martin snuggling in bed, the cat getting as close to her as possible, she wrote: "Ever since I got back from my trip he's been sleeping on me every night." She explained to Newsweek that she and her husband had been on a camping trip for three days, with a pet sitter staying around the clock, but when they returned, Martin "made me pay" for leaving him. "He decided to ensure I didn't flee in the dead of night, which meant sleeping on me. If I shifted from one side to the other, he would climb on my husband for a moment, and then when I settled into my new position, he would come right back." Usually, she explained, Martin will lie on her "as I fall asleep, and right when I wake up. Thankfully, he abides by our alarms, and only comes to snuggle once he knows it's time for us to wake up. "He is truly a one of a kind cat—the most loving, needy little thing." Redditors loved Sliz's post, one describing the photo as "pure love and relief right there." Martin resting on Sliz, which he does when she falls asleep and when her alarm goes off. Martin resting on Sliz, which he does when she falls asleep and when her alarm goes off. Reddit u/slizshady "Aww, he's missed you," another said, as one admitted: "You're lucky. Mind used to sulk with me for at least a week." "I miss my orange cat. We would sleep exactly like this," another said. And as one wrote: "I feel the love through the screen. This is so wholesome." Soon after getting Martin as a college freshman, Sliz met her husband, who despite being "mildly allergic" to cats adored Martin, and bought him a special cat tree weeks after they started dating. In the nine years since, the couple have since taken in another cat, Murphy, and dog Bean, and Sliz joked Martin has "taught them how to be needy too." "But while they're all needy, Martin is far and away the most needy. Whenever we get back from a trip, whether it's two days or four weeks, he is the one who will be stuck to us like glue. "He decides that the alarms he once respected no longer exist, meowing in the middle of the night until someone comes to pet him." Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Newsweek
21-07-2025
- General
- Newsweek
Rescue Cat Won't Let Go of One Thing After Adoption, Viewers Obsessed
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. 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. getty images 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. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Newsweek
27-06-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
Woman Adopts Rescue Cat, Gets Home and Realizes Something 'Wasn't Normal'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. After her pet passed, Wren couldn't stand being in an empty house, which is why she quickly went to the shelter to adopt another cat—but as soon as she got home with her new feline, she knew something "wasn't normal." Wren, who runs the Instagram account @puddlesforbrains, shared in a June 12 video that her new cat, Puddles, started showing unique behaviors soon after finding her new home in April 2024. From not caring about the vacuum noise to being unable to track a toy, Wren ran through a list of possibilities: Is Puddles deaf or blind? Visits to the vet didn't provide immediate answers. The cat's "no-fear instinct" toward loud noises convinced not one, but two veterinarians that she was deaf, Wren told Newsweek via email. "She is really bad at tracking things with her eyes," Wren said. "It's almost like she has tunnel vision and doesn't use her peripheral vision." However, it turned out Puddles has excellent vision. What Wren learned was that Puddles had a learning disability. "The vet did confirm that she has a learning disability," she said. "They believe she has some cognitive dysfunction that presents as a learning disability." Screenshots from a June 12 Instagram video of an owner discovering her cat has a learning disability. Screenshots from a June 12 Instagram video of an owner discovering her cat has a learning disability. @puddlesforbrains/Instagram All breeds of cats can experience cognitive dysfunction, also known as kitty dementia, a vet-reviewed article from Catster reported. This disorder usually affects cats 10 years or older, and is characterized by a decline in cognitive abilities such as memory, learning and spatial awareness. The team believes that Puddles' cognitive dysfunction was caused by a mix of brain damage, due to an accident that broke her leg, and malnutrition as a kitten, Wren said. But it is impossible to know for certain, as Puddles was a stray kitty for the first six months of her life. Wren couldn't imagine a life without Puddles now, quirks and all. She explained that Puddles does not turn her head left or right and rarely looks behind. Instead, she'll tilt her head backward and look at you upside down. Her walking routes aren't always the smartest. She'll take the slow way, feeling along the walls of the house. And if she wants to turn, she stands up against the wall and uses it to help. Plus, she's a bit clumsy. She never stops meowing or wanting to cuddle. "Adopting her is the single best thing to ever happen to me, and I don't think anything will ever beat that," Wren said. "She is the love of my life and my soulmate." Instagram users quickly became obsessed with Puddles, bringing the video to over 2.3 million views and 305,000 likes as of Friday. "She is 'no thoughts, just vibes' personified and she's absolutely perfect," commented a viewer. Another person added: "It's so amazing that she has a home where she's perfectly happy and lives a wonderful life even with her silliness! Y'all are doing a great thing for her." A third user wrote: "It honestly didn't cross my mind that a cat could have a learning disability for some reason. Or maybe I never thought of what this would look like. She's such a sweetheart." Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Newsweek
18-06-2025
- General
- Newsweek
Cat Meows at the Top of His Lungs To Wake Up Woman—but It's the Wrong Window
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. An insistent tabby cat has left internet users in stitches after getting caught repeatedly waking up a woman by yelling outside her window, despite not being her pet. A viral TikTok video, shared in May under the username @ shows the feline standing upright outside the woman's bedroom window, meowing at full volume as if demanding that she pays attention. "This cat woke me up meowing at my window at the top of their lungs," the poster wrote in the clip. "Pretty sure you're on the wrong side of the fence there buddy," the caption continues. Meowing is normal behavior for healthy cats, says a Catster article medically reviewed by Dr. Lorna Whittemore, adding that the exact sound they make, the reason for their vocalizations, and their frequency can vary. Meowing starts out as a form of communication for kittens, which they will only use to communicate with humans when they are adults. There can be many reasons behind it. Cats may try to signal that they are hungry, or they want to play, or that they are feeling stressed, anxious, or even fearful. If your cat has started meowing all of a sudden, there could be medical issues behind this new behavior. Pain, hyperthyroidism, high blood pressure and cognitive dysfunction syndrome are all possible reasons behind unusual meowing. To stop your cat from meowing excessively, Pango Vet says you should feed your feline on schedule; this makes them less likely to meow as a way to demand food. You should also provide plenty of enrichment, including interactive toys, so they don't come crying for attention when you are tired. And make sure they have a quiet place to rest so they don't get too stressed out by the noises around them. The poster explained later in the comments that this wasn't the first time the cat had shown up unannounced, adding that the pet actually belonged to their neighbors, who were able to recall them shortly after. "While I don't agree with letting pet cats outside because of how dangerous it can be, this is my neighbors cat so I don't need to call what's on the tags. They are not injured, just very loud and talkative. The expressions they're showing are curious, not distressed or in pain," she said. Stock image: A tabby cat hangs out on someone's porch. Stock image: A tabby cat hangs out on someone's porch. getty images The video quickly went viral on social media and has so far received over 861,000 views and more than 201,500 likes on the platform. One user, Smeah, commented: "Girl I think that's a meerkat." Oy_zyp posted: "Let her in right now." Yssa added: "She was like 'Do you have a cat I can play with?" Newsweek reached out to @ for comment via TikTok comments. We could not verify the details of the case. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Newsweek
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Woman Adopts Two Rescue Sister Cats, What Happens in First Week Goes Viral
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A newly adopted pair of cat sisters have melted hearts on social media after a heartwarming video of their first week in their new home went viral. The clip shared on TikTok on Saturday, under the username @lillylucysisters, shows the two tabby cats, Lilly and Lucy, curled up in their owner's arms, purring with joy as they nap there together. "Imagine adopting two rescue sister cats... and this happens in the very first week. Can you imagine what my heart feels like?" reads layover text in the clip. And a caption says: "My heart was exploding." Adopting two cats from the same litter is a big decision that can go either way. They can provide each other with companionship and prevent loneliness, though this depends on their individual personality. A Catster article, medically reviewed by Dr. Maja Platisa, explains that kittens from around three to four weeks of age tend to get along up until they reach social maturity, between two and five years, after that things can change. Sister cats may bond closely or prefer solitude, with some engaging in cuddling and grooming, and others merely tolerating each other. Brother cats often compete for leadership. They can either become inseparable or have endless conflicts. The advantages of adopting two kittens from the same litter include having constant companionship, entertainment, warmth, and grooming, but most importantly always having a play mate by their side. To keep tension between them at bay, make sure they each have their own litter-boxes, and food and water bowls. You can also use pheromones to make the atmosphere in the house more chilled for them. A stock image shows two tabby cats napping together on the bed, curled up to each other. A stock image shows two tabby cats napping together on the bed, curled up to each other. getty images The video quickly went viral on TikTok and it has so far received over 5.9 million views and 1.6 million views on the platform. One user, XENA, said: "Can you imagine what my heart feels like watching this with a cat who hates physical touch?! JEALOUS." wrote: "Hi! Just so you know, this is actually really dangerous because your heart may actually melt and/or cease to beat at the proper rhythm because of how sweet they are. Be careful!!" Rachcondi added: "This is all I want from my non affectionate cat but she looks at me like she is plotting my death." Newsweek reached out to @lillylucysisters for comment via email. We could not verify the details of the case. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
