So funny how you went from "I can't take you home" to "Taz is getting used to the harness, we tried 3 different models and this one is the best" 😹

@toastedsniper9248

10 ай бұрын

lmfaoooooo fr

@farminky

10 ай бұрын

The leash is not needed, he will follow the human

@blondewriter99

9 ай бұрын

Absolutely not true and dangerous. Any sudden noise, or an animal, or unfamiliar human coming along can easily cause the cat to dart away and potentially not return. Pls don't spread misinformation. I've been in the rescue world for a very long time.@@farminky

@keithsimon-oh8es

9 ай бұрын

@blondewriter99 I live next to a golf course and every night for the past 5 years we have walked without any leash. Humans are not the problem but any dog approaching will cause them to either jump up onto my shoulder or climb the nearest tree. When the danger has passed we continue. I have taken both cats on long mountain hikes and it is not any issue. Your point is valid for walks in an urban environment.

@dessert506

9 ай бұрын

​@keithsimon-oh8es and those super un lucky times when a eagle decides cat is food 😞 lost a cat that way

I am so happy about how you rescued Taz and now are making his life fabulous. You had to rearrange your life, I love you both for this.

@happyduck69420

6 ай бұрын

i think you meant to say taz rescued him

@rempseaheinamies9414

4 ай бұрын

Blessed act. So much good karma.

Taz has the most beautiful markings on such a luxuriant, healthy coat. He's definitely a special boy, and you are a very caring cat custodian! Bravo for making sure his life is full of interesting adventures like these walks.

@falconeshield

10 ай бұрын

Catstodian!

@CornStar1313

8 ай бұрын

I thought the same. His coloring is stunning! Such a gorgeous and sweet baby. Couldn't have found a better human, the timing was impeccable!

I love how Taz looks like a mini snow leopard

Yes, grass helps a cat’s digestion. Taz was a hiker when he adopted you, so being outside is almost second nature to him-so many things to see, smell, touch, and listen to! That flicking tail tells me he is enjoying this outing with you immensely. Cats are desert animals. They like things a bit warmer than humans. My kitty Griff boy loves basking in a warm sunlit window. A pop-up nylon shade for you would be nice, and Taz might enjoy it, too!

@BabyCatKhelly

10 ай бұрын

Hi 🎉

@blondewriter99

9 ай бұрын

No true. I've rescued many outdoor cats. Most are quite happy to remain inside and show zero interest, even fear, of the outdoors. it really all depends on a cat's unique personality and has nothing to do with his/her history.

@Interstellarpool176

9 ай бұрын

@@blondewriter99ya exactly everybody thinks they’re cat experts

I hope you and Taz can go on some epic hikes together someday. Coolest hike would be to bring him back to where you found him, and say "this is where it all started!"

@--Taz--

11 ай бұрын

Hope so too

@lizzy1519

9 ай бұрын

Will be amazing !!

This guy's passion is hiking but the only videos that get views are cat related. Your cat is wonderful btw

@--Taz--

11 ай бұрын

Yeah, youtube is tough..

@deniedprosperity4144

11 ай бұрын

for real!

@EliminationSquare

8 ай бұрын

@@--Taz--Go on more hikes with Taz

@lessismore8533

4 ай бұрын

Haha the cat took over

Lol at the tree part. Always very important to check and approve trees.

If you like any of the stuff on this tiny channel, you can support the MAN and the CAT behind it all for more FREQUENT and BETTER content. Big Thanks!! patreon.com/hikemeariver

Taz is making excellent progress. You're also going to have to get him used to being carried on hikes as well. Because cats normally don't walk for hours at a time like some of your hikes last. So he'll need a break by being carried. Yes, cats can eat grass.

Finally the boy is ready for exploring!

@thegreencat9947

11 ай бұрын

And it didn't take long for Taz to train him....🤣👍

@dragonsember

11 ай бұрын

He's already a grown up kitty now. How the time flies.

@BabyCatKhelly

10 ай бұрын

​@@dragonsemberhi 🎉

@_souls.

10 ай бұрын

​@@dragonsember Juvenile.

That tail position and movement shows that he is happy and curious.❤

Your commentary is hilarious “it’s definitely a tree” 😂

You're such a great dad to Taz. It's very evident that he feels very loved, secure, & safe in your care. I wish you both many lovely & fun hikes in the future. Please continue sharing your life with Taz with us. I'm so glad you found each other! Sending love from Canada 🇨🇦!

@--Taz--

4 ай бұрын

Thanks.

I came across your channel randomly. Thank you so so much for this lovely story, wishing you both many years of happiness together!!

I'm very happy Taz has a role in conservation inspecting trees to make sure they are trees. Save the planet one tree at a time Taz!

I was literally waiting for this! Happy to see taz outside

Panther looking cat. I love cats!

Aww, Taz is adorable! Yes cats can eat grass. Regardless if you ever take Taz out on your big hikes, I’m sure he loves the mini hikes you take him on.

It's indeed very good for him to eat grass, so by all means let him eat it. It helps him pass hair balls.

@SeanBZA

11 ай бұрын

You even get a special grass pack that will grow indoors, for indoors cats. Contains oat seed which the cats love as seedlings.

@Frutticattygirl

11 ай бұрын

@@SeanBZA Yup, they don't cost too much either and are easy to grow too.

You're giving Taz a really good life.

Thank you for saving Taz. He could have been in the freezing cold with no one, but god sent him to you. He is living the best life ever, I love to see him grow up

Never has water tasted so good .Taz is doing great and well done for your perseverance. Cats left to roam free run the risk of cars .Indoor cats need a large balcony .More people are getting cat harnesses and they and cat have a fun time Taz is a handsome cat ..You are a good person 👍.#26 👏🏻

Taz is an amazingly beautiful cat! His coat pattern is so intense with the contrasting stripes. Even when you first found him on that bridge I thought he was one of the most gorgeous cats I’d ever seen. He is only getting more beautiful. And that personality! It was fate for you to be on that bridge because now you have a complete winner for a cat! I would be so proud if that were my cat! Much Love of from the Great Lakes US! 🩵💚💛

Wow what a handsome dude cat he is, like some one wrote he almost look like a white tiger. He’s so busy checking out stuffs. I love the way you described him double checking the tree, and joking about the grass. When you fed him, reminds me of young Taz wolfing down, the stick treats you gave him. How wonderful you brought water, of course after all his dad is a professional hiker. I see a future Taz professional hiker of rivers & trails. God willing will join the patreon in the near future. My female cat who’s 11 yrs old, 8 mths and 23 days on Thursday, had a dental op. Four teeth taken out, the rest were scaled clean. Altogether it cost me around £800/- I still owe the same vets for my other male cat, that had a urinary blockage within 4 mths, after his first operation, his op, besides scans, urine tests, x-rays etc,was £3,000/- and he’s now on special diet, he’s 10 yrs old. I wrote last time, we started going out again, the other morning, he wanted to chase a fox. I did not see the fox, but he was alert, and suddenly he dashed off, then I saw the fox. Of course I stopped him, he growled at me. You’re a natural with Taz. I have high hopes for both of you. Think about a pet health plan whilst he’s still young and very healthy, although most pet plans don’t cover dental works, but if anything were to happen, touch wood not, it will save you money. My cats are now too old and have underlying health issues, so it will be premium. I have started saving for them. I wished you all the best, please anyone able to, become a patreon to Taz & his very loving and proud dad. BTW I have started brushing my male cat’s teeth, he’s getting used to it, and almost seems to be enjoying it. Haha I remember the first time you met Taz; ‘you wouldn’t like the city, go back under the bridge’ he kept on climbing than following you….😂😁 Boy, how much he’s grown since than. The end of vide, it’s been a week since I had Taz, you got everything, cat tree, bed, toys 😁😆💜 When a cat chose you, it’s meant to be very special. Thank for a lovely Video. M going to share this with my nephew tomorrow, god willing. All the best from us 3. Oh ya I try to put a link in the future, for a really nice harness made of leather, but it’s quite expensive £55/- My male cat (m not sharing their names sorry) have 4 harness, depending on the weather. He’s lost some weight since his last operation in November last year, so I myself am holding out buying this leather harness. It’s a ‘step in’ harness, whilst most harness are either through the head, or Velcro fastening. All harness are charming in their own ways. Definitely need a steady, not too tight, not too loose harness. I wished I could join your channel, who knows maybe in the future. Bye Taz & Taz’s ‘dad’ 💜☮💜

the discarded corn might have smelled like the animal that ate it, oh my gosh look at that tail! He's such a good hunter. The panting is a sign of stress, they are so territorial being out can be tough for him, glad he knows to meow to let you know he has had enough, my cat does that when she needs the windows closed. He is such a beautiful cat, so glad you found each other.

Beautiful cat!!! I had two with the same coloring. One passed and the other is my treasure!!! You’ve done right by Taz. Bless you!!!

Taz is sooo happy, the little hook on the tip of the tail ❤

You are such a great cat caretaker! All the little details you consider for him! 🥰 He was very lucky to adopt you hahaha

Taz still matches the shirt you had on when you found him. ❤️

Taz has grown into such a handsome cat, love his stripy tail! That's so awesome that he has joined you on your hike videos!

A suggestion: pair the "come on" command with a gentle tug on the leash to get his attention, and make a show of walking in the direction you want him to go. Taz will naturally want to stay with you, so by prompting him to catch up you can dictate what direction he's moving. And of course, reinforce this by giving him praise and some petting when he comes over to you.

Taz is adorable im so glad he's grown up into such a strong happy healthy cat I told you he would love you forever, you've raised him well and he seems very very happy.

My adopted cat walks without harness or lead. She expects walks like a canine would. She appeared on my window sill, 8 yrs ago. Full grown & appeared pregnant, but she wasnt. She was as adamant as this kitten is. I later found out her original owner was elderly & was relocated to a nursing home. No one took her in & she was abandoned. I knew nothing about her until someone in my neighborhood recognized her. She was 6 yrs old when she found me. I didnt know her name, so I named her Becca, since she seemed to react to. She's a big cat, but she carries herself well. She's over 12 years old today but she doesn't act like her age. I us3d to be more of a canine kind of guy, but she broke that mold. You cant beat unconditional love! They're always happy to be with you. It's mutual.

Taz looks like a very healthy and happy cat. He has come a long way from that kitten you found. I look forward to watching all of the cool hikes you two will have in the future.

Taz face is really beautiful! Nice to see you both are doing good

What a cute boy he is! I love that he went from needing rescue as a kitten to now, healthy and happy and on a leash on an outdoor adventure. You are a perfect match, so glad you found each other.

Cats grow so fast lol

he must trust you a lot to be so willing to wear the harness proudly, gg to you both!

Taz and CatDad out for an adventure! I love it! Grass for cats is very good. I always keep some available for my trio of indoor cats…it helps their digestion (it can also result in some hacked hairballs, but that’s the way they get hair out of their system and is just a part of cat ownership). Taz’s tail sure tells a story when he is out and about…he’s very confident and happy 😊

@thegreencat9947

11 ай бұрын

Did you just say " cat ownership" ?

Taz, the friendly Yugoslav cat!!

@--Taz--

10 ай бұрын

😄 здраво

I saw your initial rescue video a few months back, and subscribed, but then forgot about your channel. Just today I remembered "the hike kitten" and had to check up on you two. It's great to see that Taz is thriving! Don't give up on the commands, btw. Cats take a bit longer to learn them than dogs, but eventually they will get them.

@--Taz--

10 ай бұрын

It takes time, a lot of time, and effort

If he gets too hot, better to wait until cooler seasons to take him out, and bring food and water for him.

YOU NEVER KNEW HOW MUCH YOU NEEDED HIM IN YOUR LIFE WHEN FIRST MET LITTLE BOY..WE ALL HAVE LOVE & JOY FOR TAZ 🐈🙏💖💖💖💖💖

Taz is magnificent, like a silver bengal.

Taz is a gorgeous cat! Very healthy and happy, props to a good owner! ❤

Thanks! Now I know that is definitely a tree, because it has been double checked and approved by Taz.

You are a wonderful understand dad

You are really lucky to find what is essentially a stray European Short hair with such beautiful coat pattern. I have seen Bengals and British Short hair a LOT more expensive (and demanding) that aren't nearly as pretty.

I just knew in seconds of meeting this baby you'd be hiking buddies. So great. That video made my day and so do the others ❤

taz really has the cutest face and the most gorgeous fur coat

Taz is soo cutee ❤️❤️❤️

Taz is a beautiful cat ❤

That adorable, yelling kitten turned into such a handsome boy! Such a beautiful cat!

Hey Taz, tell your daddy if no one has mentioned it yet, cats prefer running or moving water. Flowing water in the wild will be cleaner than stagnant still water and is just more appealing to animals in genera, due to instinct. Try one of the many cat water fountains for sale, some have adjustable water flow which is nice for the kitty. 😻💦💧 You can also fill a bowl with water and put a buoyant kitty safe toy in there, he can "go fishing" and use those hunting skills too!

Wow, I just came across your channel and your story together so wholesome, thank you for taking Taz in🥹❤️I wish you a great life together!🙏🏼

This cat is enjoying his field walk thoroughly, examining trees, grass, and flowers ! And drinking water and eating cat tulle ! ❤❤❤

How it started "this is not good" How it's going "I bought a new harness to take the cat for a walk".

I love how you took him in. He is so adorable. You are an amazing cat dad. You do so much for him. He is very lucky to have found you. You go out of your way to make his life wonderful. I love watching the videos and yes cats can eat grass. Please keep us updated on his progress.

Just found your channel and love the story of how you both met. So happy that you decided to take care of Taz and give him a good life with you ❤️

He turned out a beautiful cat..,,..

I love and healthy envy your story with Taz. I love the care you take of him. I love his fur, he is like a snow leopard. Humans lost their fur in order to sweat more and thus be able to walk or trot longer distances. Many of our prey fell to tiredness after long slow chases. Wolves use a similar tactic and thus became our dogs. Cats are different, and I'm happy you understand it. Still, with the right conditions you can have very entertaining hikes for both of you. I will look forward to your channel. Greetings from Chile 🇨🇱.

So glad you kept him. You are awesome. Love from the USA my friend

He looks healthy and happy

@--Taz--

2 ай бұрын

He is both indeed

He is a gorgeous cat, you have done a fantastic job with Taz.

@--Taz--

2 ай бұрын

thanks

I've always believed cats too agile to be adequately fitted with harnesses

@--Taz--

2 ай бұрын

it's tricky but works

Taz is a very cute guy

Cute majestoc marble tiger on a prowl.

Soo happy to see him happy, healthy, protected and Loved. Thank you ♥️God Bless you ♥️😊♥️

As a first time cat owner you are doing a great job with cute little Taz! Making sure all of his needs are met with enrichment, entertainment, and keeping him healthy, safe, and happy...he knew who he was picking when he found you! ;)

Thank you so much for picking up this cat and giving him a life. It has been very fun watching your experience

One thing: Everybody says that this gentleman adopted Taz. Wrong!! Taz adopted HIM, that day at the bridge!

small advice for the harnessing, if you put a some rubber rope on the end of your rope, it will stretch when he extends the avaible radius on the main rope making it more comfortable for him, my cat Aurin love that... but awesome story ngl! thx for saving him :)

Such a handsome kitty! And he enjoyed the fresh air, new smells, different plants, maybe butterflies.

Taz looks like he tolerates the harness with ease. I tried to put one on my eight year old cat forbthe first time, but it didn't go over so well, lol

@--Taz--

11 ай бұрын

It took some time. Cats don't like changes right away.

@hulahula6182

10 ай бұрын

8years too late, your cat basically a boomer now 😂

he drinks very nicely

bro really just hijacked his channel 🤣

@--Taz--

10 ай бұрын

Yeah..

I LOVE THIS! What a good Man you are! Taz was meant to find you on your hike. You are soul mates! ❤❤❤

Taz best character

I don't know if you are going to read this, and I am sure you've done your research, but nothing wrong with sharing some tips. Cats, unlike dogs, do not have a build in aim to please. If you want a cat to follow commands it needs to have a positive or negative motivator. Does he have favourite toys? When you say 'come on', entice him with a toy, make him want to catch it. Make it more interesting than what he is looking at at the moment and he will come. Snacks can help too. I imagine 'Stop' will be more difficult, but I think if you just stop the leash, and imediately release pressure the moment he stops, it will have the best results. Most animals do not like pressure, and the release will be the reward. Cats are independent and curious things though, he'll of course never walk and listen like a dog. Also, is he comfortable with you carrying him? Cats like high places and he might love to use your shoulder as a great look out tower. If he feels safe there it will definitely help in case he gets spooked by a random deer, person or dog. Love your videos mate, keep it up

"I can't take care of you!" One year later: "You are my life." 🤣

@--Taz--

9 ай бұрын

roommates

He`s gorgeous!

Wow! What a beautiful kitten.

Story of Taz in greentext (or whatever its called): >Be [insert channel owner name] >Go on a 21k hike >find cat >feed cat >cat follows home >adopt cat >make various videos about cat >cat takes over KZread channel The end for now 👍

Taz is the next big star! He is so handsome. I’m sure he will share his wealth with you.

cute. hes grown so big

He looks like a tiger!

What a great hiking buddy Taz has!

I love and healthy envy your story with Taz. I love the care you take of him. I love his fur, he is like a snow leopard. Humans lost their fur in order to sweat more and thus be able to walk or trot longer distances under the hot african sun. Many of our prey fell to tiredness after long slow chases. Wolves use a similar tactic but in a colder climate, they didn't lose their fur but pant much more than other animals in order to lose heat during their chases. Thus they became our dogs when we met them after leaving Africa. Cats are different, and I'm happy you understand it. Still, with the right conditions you can have very entertaining hikes for both of you. I will look forward to your channel. Greetings from Chile 🇨🇱.

@--Taz--

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for stopping by. How's the summer in Chile? We still have winter in the Balkans.

@Vichikuma

4 ай бұрын

@@--Taz-- I live in central coastal Chile, in a template area. It's been a cold summer! It has been like this since the pandemic. Before it tempertures were crazy in summer, with lots of forest fires. Almost none up to now, though february and specially march are the hottest months and they are still to come...

what a beautiful creature

Taz doesn't have to hike the entire time...can't he sit in his back pack and supervise from there?..... He looks like a miniature Snow Leopard. ...2 handsome devils... 🤣😈

@--Taz--

11 ай бұрын

That would be great, but he doesn't want to travel like that. We are still working it out.

@thegreencat9947

11 ай бұрын

@@--Taz-- well...when he poops out..he might enjoy a lift.👍

He is gorgeous

What would happen if you go out without a harness? I mean...it's not like he will run away or something. The little guy will never leave you.

he looks like little tiger!

He's taking his human to hikes!

You are such a good cat dad! I'm so glad you two found each other ❤

i woke up from a very restless sleep, and i happened to come across your channel. it was so relaxing and it made me feel so warm to see you guys find each other and spend nice time with each other, thank you for sharing these moments with us, it is a privilege to be able to be a part of

Hugs and smoochies❤❤❤

Look at that tail go!

Hes so beautiful