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Home Security Cam Captures Moment Stray Cat Gets His First-Ever Scratcher
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A black cat named Ollie has captured the hearts of social-media users after a home security camera recorded him reacting to his very first scratching post.
The video, posted on TikTok in July by user @ladyandbugs, shows Ollie approaching the cat scratcher before it is even fully assembled, immediately putting it to good use.
As soon as Ollie sees his new present from the edge of the door, he immediately walks up to it, before beginning to scratch it enthusiastically as if he already knows what it is and what it's used for.
"POV [point of view]: you're a stray cat seeing your very own cat scratcher for the first time," reads layover text in the clip. The caption says: "He was in disbelief. You deserve the world and more Ollie cat."
Cats love dipping their claws into anything they possibly can; furniture, curtains, and even sometimes walls. That's why it is important to get them a scratching post if you care about the condition of your furniture.
Felines scratching their nails onto surfaces is not a behavior that can be tamed, because they have very valid reasons for it. It helps them sharpen their claws and shed their outer sheaths, which become dull over time, says Englishtown Vet MD.
There are different types of scratching posts for all personalities. Generally, vertical ones are perfect for cats that are long and lanky and love to stretch their paws high. Horizontal ones are for those who tend to enter a room and immediately claw the carpet.
Scratchers should be positioned strategically, near the places they already like to scratch. Having both a vertical and an horizontal scratcher can help to satisfy the feline's changing desires and behaviors.
Stock image: A black cat plays with a scratcher.
Stock image: A black cat plays with a scratcher.
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The video quickly went viral on social media and has so far received over 755,000 views and more than 127,200 likes on the platform.
One user, Hannah, commented: "[You] should invest in a cat scratcher lounger i buy the XL one on amazon [because] my cats are fat but they love running to it and laying on it."
LadybugLife posted: "He was like, 'DUDE, a scratch poll!?!?! No friggin way!!! Thanks mom!"
Cece added: "That jump was a jump of joy of seeing something familiar and it breaks my heart. I'm so happy he has you."
Newsweek reached out to @ladyandbugs for comment via email. We could not verify the details of the case.
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