That is a serious commitment to not have weekends away or vacations for 20-30 years. I'll just watch vicariously through KZreadrs thanks as they are beautiful creatures.

@mirailieva8849

10 күн бұрын

Very cute, but should be in the wild. This is not the best for them.

20-30 years playing with a wild cat. No vacations. You have to be a special person to want to only do that.

@kaiserjohnny4098

7 ай бұрын

What do you mean special cause I fit the job description perfectly since I'm also a mostly anti social person

@syon600

7 ай бұрын

​@@kaiserjohnny4098you also need a lot of money

@superdragon1101

7 ай бұрын

They live for 20-30 years?!

@beingofinconceivablehorror1854

7 ай бұрын

​@@superdragon1101yes

@harerutoast

7 ай бұрын

20-30 years! That’s awesome! I hope my cats live forever 😢

So, basically a picky, anti-social family member with sharp claws and teeth. Already have one of those. But thanks for the vicarious sharing of your amazing kitty! You're wonderful Serval parents.

@yaelz6043

8 ай бұрын

Don't be silly, anti social family members don't want you around anymore than they want guests.

@maraudamemes

8 ай бұрын

Other people: sharp nails and teeth You: sharp claws and teeth Me: sharp claws and fangs

@femitheserval17

7 ай бұрын

Hmmmmm... I think she just healthy boundaries and demands care and respect... as should all of life

@beingofinconceivablehorror1854

7 ай бұрын

Think more like a mastiff. They are very protective and don't do good with strangers. But they are great protection, very loving , playful and bond strongly. Servals are beautiful creatures and to have one as a pet is a blessing.

@udirt

5 ай бұрын

She looks the opposite of anti-social with whom she likes though.

It is nice to see You Tubers with an exotic animal that is obviously happy, well cared for, and loved. Chloe is a very lucky girl and y'all are blessed she chose you for her humans. Love the videos.

@RothBeyondTheGrave

5 ай бұрын

She'd be a lot more blessed in her NATURAL HABIT being a part of the ecosystem God created her to be a part of. But what would you know about that? Would you say the same if Chinese started stealing bald eagles from the US & made pets & play things out of them? OF COURSE NOT.

@minkywalters501

4 ай бұрын

That serval had no choice

Splendid animal, but imho a trifle too wild to keep indoors as a pet.

@cjsociwll_3387

3 ай бұрын

exactly, same with pumbas, but i’d rather get one of these then a pumba

@lauredavid9320

2 ай бұрын

Totally .. it's all wrong .. feel sorry for them

@thomashoden8553

Ай бұрын

​@@cjsociwll_3387Pumba is the name you mean Caracals and they both are African wildcats!

@PhilAndersonOutside

Ай бұрын

@@thomashoden8553 My understanding is Caracals are even more apt to be wild. Prone to scratching up furniture, your bed, the clothes in your closet, climbing on whatever they want, males will spray even after neutered, and they like open space to roam. So you better have a large, re-enforced, enclosed back yard. Full time job for an expert animal handler.

@thomashoden8553

Ай бұрын

@@PhilAndersonOutside The owner apparently has all that covered!

thanks for sharing the knowledge. this isnt an animal for just anyone looking for a pet. serious commitment is needed for the rest of iys life. i will live vicariously thru owners like you guys and stick to my tabby

Exotic pets are ALWAYS more difficult, and expensive...unless folks are prepared for hard work and difficulties, get a normal pet

@beingofinconceivablehorror1854

7 ай бұрын

You're better off getting a savannah. The further generation it is the easier. F3 or F4 savannah is much easier to care for than a pure serval. Having a pure African serval is crazy. Can't even imagine it but it seems like a dream. I'd prefer an F2 savannah myself.

@evonne315

4 ай бұрын

I suppose the difficulties are also what make it special for these loving pet owners ❤

like may semi-domesticated exotic pets, it's a cat for rich loners and/or couples who've already settled down for the long term.

@Rctdcttecededtef

7 ай бұрын

Actually I know several families with kids who have them as pets and they manage very well. These cats are great pets!

@femitheserval17

7 ай бұрын

Hmmmm.... really????

@kathysowers

6 ай бұрын

@@Rctdcttecededtef the video point about them only bonding to 1 or 2 people - what happens if a baby comes along, or in the case of your comment, "families with kidS" - did their cats arrive to an already-complete family, or do they actually adjust to each child as they are born into the family?

@thaismatsumoto

3 ай бұрын

@kathysowers ...well, i would assume since it's their child and they plan on keeping their child around until they are an adult ,that the cat would eventually also bond with the child. It's says it can take years for the cat to bond, but raising a child take years too. And obviously because it's their child and their cat , they should be committed to making it work. Y

@redemissarium

2 ай бұрын

according to USSR research most animal will be true domesticated animal after 8 generation (those are what produce now commercially available russian foxes)

I think it's beautiful, and I could feel the love between the kitty and it's humans oooozing from my screen. Lovely to see such a happy cat family

Always enjoy your videos, I'm a cat lover, always thought those were neat animals, but realize the responsibility of owning one. I seems you hear of people getting exotic cat's and it doesn't end well, you two are very dedicated. Thanks for uploading this video.

I have been fortunate enough to see a Serval in the wild, such a gorgeous creature. If it wasn't for videos like this, nobody would get to see them at all, they are so elusive. As a domestic cat slave I really enjoy seeng these exotic beauties. Keep her safe and healthy.

Such a gorgeous animal!! So beautiful to see how well its cared for and loved!! ❤

I've had a savannah cat and the bond I had with that cat was so special to me and everyone around us. I know it's not the same as a serval, but I recognize a lot in this video. It also was a lot of work though, but I'm grateful for the time we had ♥️

@thedicktator40

5 ай бұрын

I have a Savannah cat, and had 2 bengal before …. I also have 3 regular cat but there is something special with my savannahs

@matgaming79

5 ай бұрын

I have 2 sav including a F5 and they both correspond a lot to all those characteristics. My F3 is a bit more wild, he got a bit traumatized at some point before adoption I believe. He is awesome and so very special, though. But just as wild as I would have expected from a F1😂

@uryer2359

5 ай бұрын

I have an F3 savannah I got when she was a kitten. She is laying in between my legs right now. Very affectionate cat and yes I'm constantly getting her toys, wonderful cats!!

@matgaming79

4 ай бұрын

@@uryer2359 my F5 girl is the one always laying on me and purring, my F3 boy is more skittish, nervous type but he’s a ton of fun and he requires my attention by some other means 😂 (by jumping on me to play or throwing all my stuff on the floor😅) Both little furballs of love 😻

@chloetheserval

4 ай бұрын

The bond is the best ❤️ you wouldn’t know it until it’s you in the situation. I appreciate all the time I get with Chloe 🥹

I would love to have a serval, i think they are amazing animals. They are legal in my state, but at my age (67), i am afraid one day i would be unable to care for it. So for now, i am loving my F1 savannah.

@aedsell

7 ай бұрын

It may also outlive you.

BLESS CHLOE AND THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE HER!!!!!❤❤❤❤.. AS SHE LOVES THEM AS MUCH AS THEY LOVE HER... !!!thats true in all relationships, human or animal...LOVE PEACE KINDNESS HAPPINESS JOY COMPASSION HARMONY HEALTH SAFETY TO ALL ... Remember words are like a double edged sword.. ❤ Chloe and her loving family...

Chloe is a sweet baby serval cat, even if she's expensive to take care of and she hisses❤👏💯⚓🐾🐈😼

The closest thing I'll ever get to this is my bobtail. I'm happy Chloe has such wonderful parents!

U love and care so much.Glad you're so honest about what it takes. Please do more of these to keep those away that think they are toy and are not in it was life. The cat's life that is ❤ happy Thanksgiving

very important information, thank you for sharing.

I am so happy for this video . Very thanks 🥰🥰🥰🥰

Very good info, very very VERY GOOD INFO!, I hope I got it all in my head!

This is a super and useful guide. Thank you so much :)

Fascinating, thank you guys❤

Thanks for the education!

Great little video.

A happy couple with a happy big cat I’m happy that they are all happy. Plain and simple

You are more devoted than I would be. A really good advert for a Savannah.

I'm glad this cat is taken care of ~ but in my heart, I wish it weren't domesticated.

Thanks for explaining about sitters.

Gorgeous cat!🐈‍⬛😘🥰💖☮️

I’m good…. I like my throat right where it is, thanks.

Great video 😍😍

Good video about what it really takes to responsibly adopt a wild cat, though a wonderfully beautiful and sweet denmate:)

Like I've said elsewhere, Servals are THE purrr-fect cats... ...if you can meet their needs. I would love to have a pet serval but I know I wouldn't be able to take care of them properly, so I won't get one. I'll have to settle for a regular cat.

Yes, legal. Here in the USA, you will need to apply for USDA permit and a Class 2 permit, and a FISH and Wildlife Permit. Too much red tape, and you will probably be denied due to lack of appropriate enclosure, experience docs, exhibit plan, etc.

@prickly_procyonids

8 ай бұрын

This is not true. Exotic pet laws vary on a state by state basis. In North Carolina for example you don’t need any special permits to own a serval while in Florida you need a permit. Not every state is the same.

@Jason-mp6yj

8 ай бұрын

I am in Texas, if I want a big expensive cat I will just go with a tiger

@a64738

8 ай бұрын

@@Jason-mp6yj This is tiger light, smaller less expensive as it eat a lot less.

@eviv8010

8 ай бұрын

@@a64738 but still doesnt mean it wont eat you)

@michaelpendleton2158

8 ай бұрын

Was just about to say, no permit needed in NC where I live

beautiful cat💖

Every time I put videos with chloe on my little guy (7yo australian shorthair) just watches her transfixed on the screen like he's got lovehearts in his eyes. "Woah, whos that big mama!"

You are so good.

The cat was hissing at her and she put her face in its face, instantly eradicating the accumulated wisdom of countless millennia of human evolution.

@Sunshinexoxo4795

3 ай бұрын

It's about space, sometimes they dont like people too close to them

Lovely 😍🌹 Serval Parents... ✅❤️🐆🐅😘

I'm picking up my HPf1 Savannah Saturday....cant wait!!!

@chloetheserval

4 ай бұрын

Hope it’s going well!

Thank you so much for this. A friend of a friend wanted us to take their serval - we are settled but we do take long vacations and I would not want to upset the cat. Glad I watched this video.

Amazing. Only for the special few who care to take care of them as well as Chloe. Adorable video!!!! Think I'll stick to my fav Bengal domestic cats, super smart fun playful - and way less of a handful Inc can leave them with besties when I go on holidays!!! Xxx

@Sunshinexoxo4795

3 ай бұрын

Well,that's interesting

@thaismatsumoto

3 ай бұрын

Yeah,but even they aren't quite the same as a domestic cat. There is still a higher level of commitment. My son and his wife have two.People need to realize that mostly domesticated cats like Bengals need more attention. They need more stimulation and playtime. And they love to climb.My sons are also pretty vocal.

Very nice!

All that aside, they are an incredibly beautiful and intelligent animal

Having Chloe through you is enough.

Now that's a happy serval! ❤

I love her !!!

Wow, that is a lot of commitment! It looks like having a serval basically means = no breaks or vacations, no friends coming to visit, no entertaining at home, definitely no children, no other pets, lots of bills, huge time commitment, liability if your serval gets out and attacks someone or their pet, no traveling, even with your pet. I don't believe they even mentioned the jumping, which I've heard is incredible. No thank you! I value the rest of my life too much... I'll stick to ordinary domestic cats!

@kaylaread8048

6 ай бұрын

Good choice. Instead, watch a beautiful documentary where you see these animals in the wild. :)

@juliegoldman411

5 ай бұрын

Right...and ppl can find domestic cats with Serval coloration and markings too!!

that hiss is so badass

Love Chloe....💖

You are the best KZread ever great work have a super day have a great day have a nice day have a awesome day have a cool day have a wonderful day chole the serval cat

This animal was lucky to get a good home. So many people buy a breed of cat that's half wild and then scratch their heads wondering why it doesn't behave like an ordinary house cat.

Wow just so beautiful and graceful

He’s so adorable

I've seen Servals for sale and seemed like they craved attention from anyone. Breeding practices probably made the difference. I'd go in once a week to visit them. Cats have such different personalities no matter the size. They take on their parents personality and quirks. I wouldn't breed any type of animal if they didn't have good personalities and health. Some do for money not love of the breed.

You two are so good to her.

I would not want one but I wish our common cats could live 20 to 30 years as well. I know, I know, some do, but I had to say goodbye way too early to my cats at 3, 7 and 13 years old.

Really good video

@chloetheserval

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Well a cats a cat. I will not leave my wee guy for any reason. No holiday can make me feel as good as he does and his previous life was shit so this one is going to be perfect! A tiny taby and big cat are equal.... Evrty cat is equal. Sending you our love xx

“They communicate differently”=that cat doesn’t like her very much.

@chloetheserval

4 ай бұрын

😂😂

BEAUTIFUL mignonne Cloé Love you❤❤❤

Let wild animals stay wild. Honestly I’ve never seen such an overweight serval. At least she’s living well 😂❤

@chloetheserval

4 ай бұрын

She’s not overweight 😊

@DarthVader-xr6hm

4 ай бұрын

You belong in the wild, honestly I've never seen such an overweight person

@claudiabTV

3 ай бұрын

Seriously, she's a supermodel!!!! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

@catdoctrigeek1464

2 ай бұрын

These cats would be victims of the current mass extinction (from habitat loss) if they weren’t kept as pets.

@redemissarium

2 ай бұрын

@@catdoctrigeek1464 yeah when people says 'animal must not be in the zoo/keep in someone house' etc never cross their mind that in nature they probably beed died as baby or at very young age. People think natural habitat is all kind all nice nurturer 😅

"They will only bond with 1 or 2 people. They may hiss scratch and bite a new person." Just like me fr

Well, i will never get a cat like this due to the restrictions, but i do have 2 black panthers (house cats) and they are so similar in the end :) Cats ftw :)

Chloe is so beautiful and majestic ❤

@chloetheserval

4 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤️❤️

True Love

Someone in this video was likely involved in having this Serval declawed. Unforgivable!

What a beauty, watching this made me think!! If all pet owners treated their animals with as much time, respect and commitment as you two do there wouldn't be half the strays, abandoned and mistreated that there is. Your video just oozed love from all three of you. respect!!

No human can guarantee that commitment!

@chloetheserval

4 ай бұрын

We sure can 🤍

Pretty Cat 🐈‍⬛

Yeah these are definitely things no one ever told me about African Servals.

This is the definition of a cat lady. She revolves her whole life around her serval. Will even stay in an unhappy marriage so as not to upset the cat. No vacations or visitors either. Wow.

@iDontUploadiJustSub

5 ай бұрын

Crazy cat lady

@chloetheserval

4 ай бұрын

😂 Matt actually had Chloe first! But I see you just assume the woman is crazy.

@chloetheserval

3 ай бұрын

@@Oli-Ravioli No, if you haven’t noticed this is an account based off MY views of Chloe, not Matt’s. So of course you’re going to see our interactions differently than their interactions. And…she is a cat 🤍

Thank you for sharing this beautiful fur baby with us. One observation: perhaps raising her food dish as she has long legs. A higher dish may be more comfortable.

@syon600

7 ай бұрын

She lies down to eat.

I went from "Oh! It's like raising a temperamental child." to "Oh! That's indentured servitude to Her Royal Highness."

You seem very dedicated to the health and well being of chloe but i do fear that people who arent as invested in their animals will see these videos on youtube and think they can just half ass it which leads to dangerous situations and animal neglect. 💔 the more you can emphasize the reality of owning an exotic pet the better. Im torn because i will never own such a beautiful animal and love seeing you adore chloe!

Maybe these are all good reasons for letting servals run wild instead of indulging our desire to have cool exotic pets.

@pmt7335

8 ай бұрын

You said it right!

@prickly_procyonids

8 ай бұрын

Why did you get a dog or cat? I bet there’s not a grand reason behind it and you just got it because you like dogs or cats. There is nothing wrong with wanting to own an animal and you shouldn’t have to justify it with any reason beyond “I wanted it”. Exotic animals are no different.

@shawnsanborn2057

6 ай бұрын

Your logic is .. buffoonery

@chrishepburn1503

6 ай бұрын

​@prickly_procyonids Actually there is a massive difference between owning a dog or cat and owning a serval. Servals are WILD and NOT domesticated. They deserve to be out in the wild able to use there natural instincts. They are NOT a house pet. There is ABSOLUTELY something wrong with wanting to own a wild animal that is not domesticated just for your own pleasure.

@kaylaread8048

6 ай бұрын

These are wild animals. They are very difficult. It’s not the same as a domestic cat or a dog. Humans have domesticate these animals thousands and thousands of years. Because these are animals you CAN domesticate … It's the same with farm animals. Not every animal can be domesticated equally well. You can domesticate Pigs, cattle, chickens, goats, sheeps on the other hand, you cannot domesticate zebras. Otherwise our ancestors would have done this. They weren't stupid. Our ancestors figured this out a long time ago. It depends on the species. I am absolutely not a fan. They are wild animals and therefore difficult to control. But now we have IG, KZread and there you go - that's what it is. To be honest, these wild species shouldn’t not live in a living room. They need only nature. No humans. We do this because we are egoists. But that's just how we are. I love animals. And that's, why I haven’t one at all. ;)

What a gorgeous kitty. Your commitment to having one seems to be paying off.

Also is she still alive!?just wondering very nice kitty, sweet kitty, you really need to understand their body language their hissing the whole works to know what they want, they will know what they want, takes time to adjust their wants and needs!

Gorgeous!!!

@chloetheserval

4 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤️

How do visits to the vet go? Such a beautiful person. Love video

@chloetheserval

4 ай бұрын

Fine! She just gets sedated so they can work with her easier. But her vet is the best 🤍

So cute😍

To all the idiots-harp on the true cruelty to animals that should be in nature preserves or in the wild that are trapped in zoos, please. I've watched all the shorts and then happen upon this. She is beautiful. What is ugly are these people and their comments/opinions. The same "what about the children" people who don't give a damn about the children and take to the "airwaves" to condemn you for showcasing a gorgeous cat that has every "right" to be in captivity. Also, if I had the space, I have the personality, lifestyle and means to own such a cat. I love Chloe, Greg ❤

It's true that it's an extra-ordinary animal, but its place is in the African savannah and not in your home.

Dude you are so lucky. House Wife Cat 🔥🔥🔥🔥

OMG BEAUTIFUL

@chloetheserval

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Wow, they are quite big.

Thank you Matt & Shannon an Chloe..living her best life ❤️

@davidowen2859

8 ай бұрын

Surely her "best life" would be free not wearing a leash outside.

@amandap6278

8 ай бұрын

What's sad is all these laws and restrictions to own a wild animal which isn't a bad thing. But idiots blindly bringing kids into the world and screwing them up isn't illegal.

I actually have the the same problem with my 4th pug dog! ha. she's retro. wants to go. i only let her lose in our desert outside of las vegas with just us. if she runs away? but she stays closer than her leash allows! crazy. way it goes.

Are all Servals really so alike behaviorally? I have six domestic cats around my house that are all so different to where I could never make a list like this that would encompass all of them.

Ein tolles Tier❣️❣️❣️

絆がすごい

Closest to the serval as possible!

She is so cute

I want one 😮❤

Good knowledge sharing and after learning all their needs, I feel they are just better off being in the wild then being domesticated

@Dawn-lf7pi

3 ай бұрын

It takes a special person to care for a serval. Chloe has the right parents. I have the house cat version, a Savannah mix.

Beautiful princess

Wow, this sounds like my chowchow

I could never have a cat de clawed.

@JesusIsKing50

Ай бұрын

Where did they say that Chloe was de-clawed ?

Definitely getting a first generation Savannah!

@0529mpb

8 ай бұрын

They still need the same kind of special diet that a serval needs. You are not completely clear until you get to F3. You can mix things up with an F2.

@silvercat7328

8 ай бұрын

You want a wild cat, get a serval. F1 Savannah will be no different, just slightly smaller. F4 is plenty wild enough & manageable, you’ll still need to tolerate some unpredictable behaviour. Any generation hybrid needs a raw diet. Most of the celebrity Servals are declawed, the owners are rationalising scum, denying they were involved with the declawing, none of them are upfront & honest about it. Social media is about them & not the animal how ever they dress it up.

@syon600

7 ай бұрын

Are you rich enough to not be able to work, have a big enough enclosure outdoors?