I love that you call him “sir”. He is indeed a distinguished old gentleman and deserves a proper title

@somebodynamedJ.

Жыл бұрын

He does

@josetrigueiro5978

Жыл бұрын

It's a she (tricolor male cat are very, very rare).

@DeeEllEff

Жыл бұрын

@@josetrigueiro5978 “She” is named Dwight?

@BridgetKF

Жыл бұрын

@@josetrigueiro5978 Actually tricolor males are not as rare as you think, though FERTILE tricolor males are insanely rare. We had a cat named Creampuff, and her daughter Creampuff II. Both kept throwing tricolor kittens, and she threw many male long-fur tricolors. Only one of the males started spraying and had to be neutered.

@jonniehickson5599

Жыл бұрын

@@DeeEllEff My cat was a female calico and her name was Johnathan. Put some respect on her name. RIP 🤎🤍🖤😻Johnathan.

That is the calmest cat I’ve ever seen in my entire life. I’m glad he was rescued.

@dtulip1

Жыл бұрын

Are we sure he even IS a cat?

@John_Notmylastname

Жыл бұрын

@@dtulip1 surely doesn’t act like one 🤔

@zyhe10k

Жыл бұрын

She has seen a lot in her long life. and it's clearly not the worst at all

@luciaconn6788

Жыл бұрын

groom turned him cattastic

@Donegal62

Жыл бұрын

I was going to say the same thing.

He is so calm and was like "Hm. This is actually rather nice. Please continue." What a distinguished gentleman. He's also so pretty. His stripes are just chefs kiss.

@kayburcky7146

10 ай бұрын

You can absolutely tell he doesn't like any of it, but he seems too done with everything to fight back...

This old boy is a proper gentleman. So well behaved. May he live many more years.

@brostenen

9 ай бұрын

That is due to him having lived a life as an outdoor cat. That is what those cats are like. Indoor cats, no matter how much you activate them, have the most frustrating personalities. That said. It goes for standard house cats and not for something like a persian cat or exotic shorthairs. Those have been bred to become dosile by nature. And they will not be able to be outside, because they have a fragile health. If one have a housecat, the average standard and ordinaery cat, then they must have access to the outside. Else they will just be like they have adhd or have eaten a glass of coffeine pills.

@maihongle110

5 ай бұрын

@@brostenen my country is infested with pet thieves. letting your pet outside means you invite the thieves to take them away

@meowdee

4 ай бұрын

@@maihongle110 plus, cats tend to be territorial and get into fights (even if one is docile, others can beat them up), leading to catching FIV (like Dwight in the video) or feline leukemia. Plus the risk of them getting hit by cars or attacked by other predators. I wouldn't risk my cats' health to change their personalities. That can be done through proper socialization, enrichment of their environment and play.

I love how calm he was. Almost like "Look, lady, I've seen shit you wouldn't believe. Taking a bath is nothing compared to the streets. Also more blowdryer, please"

@thehoodedteddy1335

Жыл бұрын

Reminds me of old dogs that just lay there while other dogs bark at them wildly through the fence like “son, I’ve been barked at by way bigger and way meaner than you, I could not give less of a fluff”

@TrazynTI

Жыл бұрын

I've seen things you people wouldn't believe attack ships on fire off the shoulder of orion, I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in shower... Time for the blower.

@BIGBLOCK5022006

Жыл бұрын

"I have seen things that you people wouldn't believe."

@palmiduby1561

Жыл бұрын

hehehe :') his rough beans

@MostlyPennyCat

Жыл бұрын

"yes more lik-e-liks thankyou"

I want to hug this gentle giant 😢

@nanfahkg1601

Жыл бұрын

He tiny 🥹

@chris86simon

Жыл бұрын

He kinda looks like a Palla's cat, but he is absolutely adorable and needs some cuddles.

@DaRealHBIC

Жыл бұрын

Facts! 🥰

@ogladaczr.t.3168

Жыл бұрын

poor kitty...

@Xsh755

Жыл бұрын

That’s a very stoic cat and a lovely one too ❤❤❤😊

I had the fortune of sharing ten years of my life with a FIV positive cat. He was the most loyal cat I have ever witnessed, rivaling dogs. He lived a very happy and fulfilled life and died 16 years of age in late 2020. We got him from a shelter knowing that FIV positive cats have a hard time getting adopted, so thank you so much for sharing awareness to FIV hoping that it'll lift the barrier to get such cats adopted.

@stardoll1995

9 ай бұрын

as someone who volunteered at a shelter with plenty of FIV postive cats who will sadly probably never get adopted, THANK YOU, from the bottom of my heart for knowingly choosing an FIV positive cat.

@nekomasteryoutube3232

9 ай бұрын

I imagine one of the biggest issues is keeping up with their medication, which I imagine as a poor person isn't possible. Sad fluffy buddy here had to deal with that, but it looks like just like your cat, they might live a long healthy life.

@stardoll1995

8 ай бұрын

@@nekomasteryoutube3232 ACTUALLY unlike with humans there is no specific antiviral treatment currently available for FIV, usually with just regular checkups and usual meds like anti-inflammatory or antibiotic meds when/if needed these cats will live pretty normal lives.

@SolaScientia

7 ай бұрын

@@stardoll1995 Yeah, my vet clinic has an FIV positive clinic cat and as far as I know he's not on any meds. He has his own room over in our boarding building next to the clinic. I work in the boarding building, so I see him and feed him and such on nearly a daily basis at this point. He's so sweet. We do monitor his stool and urine and if he has any vomiting, but he's been healthy and stable for a long time now without needing any meds at all.

@Elfin1993

6 ай бұрын

I would ideally adopt a kitten I could have for many years & ideally a Maine Coon. But my heart. There's nothing like the comfort of giving an elderly cat with health problems a good life. I know I couldn't just ignore those cats. Choosing a kitten is too easy.

that’s the prettiest coat i’ve ever seen on a cat, those patterns and color mixtures are mesmerizing

@walkawaycat431

7 ай бұрын

It's very rare for a male cat to look Calico. He's very pretty.

@marysanders9461

2 ай бұрын

He's a brown mackerel tabby with white, which is the most common color pattern for Norwegian Forest Cats. He's Forest Cat, all right, with a wide rounded Siberian face and huge Maine Coon paws.

@crazybirdybird4312

2 ай бұрын

​@@walkawaycat431That doesn't look calico, he just has that awesome blaze down his back.

@walkawaycat431

2 ай бұрын

@@crazybirdybird4312 Maybe not. But, he looks very similar to a calico.

@walkawaycat431

2 ай бұрын

@crazybirdybird4312 I have the most beautiful torti female cat. Look on my videos. Her name is Lucy. Found her on my front porch.

He liked the dryer, he liked the brushing, and actually didn't mind the bath. The most layback cat ever. Lovely.

@sharlharmakhis280

Жыл бұрын

Compared to being a stray? He's like 'yeah this is nice actually'

@trenae77

Жыл бұрын

He recognizes love when he sees it.😊

@Tvianne

Жыл бұрын

@@sharlharmakhis280 no, not compared to being a stray. Compared to any cat, this one's so chill the camera froze.

@timewarpdrive77

Жыл бұрын

Makes me think he’s not actually a complete stray; seems like he has some form of social interaction

@aaronnekrin5150

Жыл бұрын

would be a great cat to own

The calmest cat I ever lived with was an FIV rescue. He had no aggression at all. He lived to 16-17, when he had a big clot to his femoral arteries to his legs. He survived that but during the recovery he lost too much weight and it destroyed his kidneys. He was such a good friend. I got cards from neighbors and my vet about how he would be missed. I tear up to this day when I think about Spot.

@StarkRG

Жыл бұрын

Aww, like Data's cat.

@denisebethany5691

Жыл бұрын

He survived the clot? Rare. Great to see ppl care even when they are sick.

@lesleyM84

Жыл бұрын

What a perfect precious cupcake!!💕💕💕💕💕 unbelievably gracious and adorable 🥰

@rayf6126

Жыл бұрын

I have an FIV rescue of unknown age, who seems to have cancer I'm just going to take care of him until he is too ill and put my own calm boy down as calmly as he is. I'll miss the cuddle bug though.

@Earthstar_Review

Жыл бұрын

I lost my fiv positive cat this year. He also was completely docile and wanted nothing more than to purr on you. I miss him so much.

I like how he's like "what's this now? Oh ok." With every new stage of the the groom. He's got a beautiful coat.

As a senior citizen myself, it blesses me to hear your respect by addressing him as "Sir". Your care and gentleness for all the animals you serve is truly commendable and your sharing of information is so very helpful. Lord bless you for your kindness to all our furry friends !

I love how she incorporates educating the public on various issues into her grooms! She’s an angel!

@angiedelap6831

Жыл бұрын

That's exactly what I was thinking.

@Alice-rt6fz

Жыл бұрын

The only thing that bothered me was when she said that "ideally, FIV positive cats should be kept away from non infected cats". It's a little clumsily worded (which is understandable: it wasn't the subject of the video, and it's a short video) because a calm, sociable FIV cat can absolutely be adopted by someone who has other sociable non-FIV cats. I currently have an FIV+ and two non-FIV cats, all female and spayed, who are the best of friends, and as FIV is only shared through serious fights or sexually (and even then it's a lot rarer than fights) the risk of the healthy cats being infected is near zero, and it would have been a shame to keep my FIV kitty in a shelter just because of that. FIV cats often finish their lives in the shelter, so I don't like hearing things that could unjustly deter someone from adopting one. Sure, talk about how the end of life is complicated (my first cat, whom I discovered after his adoption was FIV+, is a perfect example so I know what I'm talking about) but not about how if you already have cats you shouldn't get a FIV+ one (that's not verbatim what's said in this video but it COULD be interpreted this way). Last small correction, a FIV+ mother rarely transmits the disease to her kittens, but a kitten from such a mother can read as positive in the first days/weeks of his life and actually be a false positive. When a kitten truly has FIV+, they rarely get to grow up out of kittenhood because they didn't have any chance to build an immune system before getting the disease.

@Alice-rt6fz

Жыл бұрын

Last but not least: the absolute best way of keeping your cat safe is to have them be an indoor cat. If not possible/not something you want, the second best thing is to have them spayed, as it reduces reproduction-related aggression and fights, and thus reduces the risk of transmitting/catching the disease.

@jimin879

Жыл бұрын

@@Alice-rt6fz she did mention that it’s mostly transmitted if a FIV cat fights a non FIV cat. She did acknowledge that you can own one that’s positive and not as long as you can make sure they won’t fight, bc that’s how they can transmit it.

@Alice-rt6fz

Жыл бұрын

@@jimin879 What bothered me was how she said it was "best" to keep FIV+ cats and non-FIV cats separated, because that's a very vague generalization

"You're a good cat. We're not even gonna put you in the rage cage for the blow dryer. We don't have to, you have no emotion." That line made me giggle, lol. Also, Dwight is so cute 🥰

@silverjohn6037

Жыл бұрын

"If all emotions are common coin then what is unique to the good man? To welcome with affection what is sent by fate." Marcus Aurelius

@RakibHasan-hs1me

Жыл бұрын

I felt like that was a savage comment, you have no emotion 😅😅

My parents have a 13/14 year old rescue boy with Feline Herpes that has caused half his teeth to rot out. In his old age, his nose bleeds and his chin scabs, but he is still fine! When we first got him, we named him Silly, because we thought he was dumb. But he is the smartest, most loyal, most obedient, and most human-loving pet we have ever had. He LOVES to talk, and I can have a full conversation with him over the phone. He loves to go for walks in my parents' apartment corridor, and is well-known by neighbours who wave at him as he does a loop every day before returning home. Every time we have brought him to the vet or a cattery, the staff gush over how perfect he is. One cattery staff even teared up when my parents went to pick him up only 10 days after he was dropepd off because she loved him so much. Cats like Dwight and Silly prove just how incredible cats with conditions that cause them to be overlooked can be.

He is so cute. I feel so bad for the cat. He has gotten old and had a rough life. I hope he has a good home for the years has left.

Thank you for spreading awareness of FIV and the fact it is not a death sentence. For the longest time, I believed cats with FIV wouldn’t live comfortable or long lives. Last year, I met a beautiful stray with a nasty cough. I had a feeling it was related and after bringing her to the local shelter, they confirmed it. That said, the humane society said she would still be able to live a fulfilling life and within a week, she had a new forever home. I’ll never forget her and am happy that her condition didn’t stop her from finding a family.

@zerowhite2286

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for rescuing the stray, changing his whole life for the better.

Thank you for highlighting an FIV+ kitty and giving good, accurate information. These cats often get overlooked in shelters because of their diagnosis, but they really can have full, healthy lives if given the chance.

@QUICKBOOKS1

Жыл бұрын

Right. I didn't know anything about it.

@mitchellnelson521

Жыл бұрын

My mom's cat was first diagnosed with FIV on Memorial Day in 2016 and is still happy and healthy at 14 years old. FIV is far from a death sentence

@keawarren

Жыл бұрын

An incredibly skinny four year old tomcat showed up on my doorstep with a broken tail in 2011. Vet exam showed he had FIV. All these years later, he is absolutely the best cat I have owned. So grateful and kind to me and a wonderful, calming influence on our other FIV negative cats.

@dragonryderslair

Жыл бұрын

​@@keawarren n

I love him. He's such a big, gentle boy. I'm also glad I'm not the only one who calls their cat (or someone else's) Sir 😂

@bunnyluv2535

Жыл бұрын

I call mine his Royal Majesty…😉

Our void boi is FIV+, we adopted him from the local shelter when he was about 5/6 years old and he's been with us 6 years so he's around 12 years old! He's the most loving cat I've ever encountered and recently let me bathe him (my first time giving him a bath!) with no protest. Thanks to this channel, I knew not to just put him in the bath tub.

What a sweet and gentle old man. It warms my heart to know he’ll live the rest of his days with love and kindness. And thanks for the education on FIV 🥰

@BoZombies4ever

Жыл бұрын

Old man? Excuse me???? He is the youngest, coolest baby boi one can ever dream of owning ❤️

@ScreamXSurvival

Жыл бұрын

@@BoZombies4ever hes an old cat

@Nelforr

Жыл бұрын

@@ScreamXSurvival Actually 10 years isn't that much for a cat.

@gamingwithkev8208

Жыл бұрын

Old man...Lmao. it's a cat. Not human.

@greggreg5189

Жыл бұрын

@@gamingwithkev8208 im a kitten

His face shows how much he's been through, his soul is so gentle

@burningsamrai3681

Жыл бұрын

This cat looks like a war-veteran.

I don't know how you resisted kissing that adorable little forehead. 🥺 Also my favorite part of this is seeing how fluffy they all get afterwards 😂

This cat is beautiful. I love his coloring. I'm so happy he has a forever home now.

Ive got tears running down my face watching this. Just looking at his face you can tell he's had it rough bless him. Thank you to who ever rescued him and didn't put him down just cos he's FIV positive. He deserves all the love and treats. Thank you for bathing him so gently too.

@TransientWitch

Жыл бұрын

Well, he's with gold folks now, so things got better for him!

@Sariluhoo

Жыл бұрын

His story and battle worn face is shared by so many cats, sadly. His story seems to of ended up a happy ever after... thankfully!

@danettecadzow9837

Жыл бұрын

Well said!

@ovrdedge821

Жыл бұрын

I had a stray kitty once, she was the sweetest little pie ever. She had extreme separation anxiety, I couldn't leave her alone, she needed someone with her at all times. The time I had to leave in an emergency, she was so scared and skittish, like she thought she was abandoned... breaks my heart everytime I think of her...

@spicybabylotion

Жыл бұрын

@@ovrdedge821 Aw what happened to her

This video made me cry. This is EXACTLY what PTSD can look like in humans. Its called disassociation and numbing. Im a psychologist in NYC, and I work in a state hospital. I see this all the time. The blank resignation that life is awful and there is nothing you can do to change it. When you see it, its so different that "regular calmness". Its like extreme non-reactivity. He's even got the typical "thousand yard stare" of human PTSD victims. I cant imagine what he went through.

@Solitude11-11

Жыл бұрын

Spot on. Animals can have ptsd exactly the same as humans. I have it myself and this is my reaction to any unpleasant thing that happens to me, switch off and ignore.

@lydia67119

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking this might be a case of learned helplessness, too. Such a sweet kitty doing his best. My Mona acts the same way

@tamara8872

6 ай бұрын

Animals, cats included, make themselves small or go limp/play dead. Dwight was mostly standing up, showed interest in his environment and even leaned into the dryer at some point. He also communicated with his tail that he got tired of the brushing.

That is one chill cat. Hopefully he lives a happy rest of his life. Seems like he deserves it.

He looked a little unsure about some things, but on the whole, I think he rather enjoyed it

What a sweet old man! He only sounded upset once and it was more a mild complaint then anything. I'm glad he was rescued and given a good home to live out his golden years.

Dwight is getting all the attention, care, love & treats he deserves. He's so trusting of you & tolerates his spa day. Such a sweet old guy. So glad the rest of his days will be the best of his life ♡

@Kreachie

Жыл бұрын

It’s good to know he’s being loved, Although personally if I had him, I’d name him Titan instead of Dwight, HE’S HUGE! I used to have a big ginger cat who was a huge pushover and he wasn’t as big as him, but still, being so large he’s super chill.

What an even tempered, polite kitty cat. If he were anxious, he certainly didn't take it out on you. What a sweet boy!

He looks so much better. So glad he has a home.

Such a distinguished older gentleman

@Bionickpunk

Жыл бұрын

Wise old sage that has been through a lot as a stray, not even the dryer hose bothers him.

@katel1849

Жыл бұрын

I felt like at the end he'd turn around and say "thank you"

@judithann7193

Жыл бұрын

He loves the attention. He is wonderful.

“You’re a good cat. We’re not even going to put you in the rage cage for the blow dryer. We don’t have to, you have no emotion.” I absolutely love it when your witty, sarcastic humor pays us a visit! 😂

He is a trooper. Something about the look in his eyes brought a tear to mine. Hope he gets to continue living a wonderful life.

Thank you for sharing important information about FIV positivity not being a death sentence. These kitties need kitty families, too! Loving your channel even though I am a cat person!❤

Thank you for doing a video about FIV because it is so misunderstood. When my Pele was diagnosed, about 15 years ago, my vet knew NOTHING about the disease and told me that I would have to put her and all of my cats down immediately because they had been exposed to her. I had to go do all of my own research, after the hysterics he caused me, and found out how to handle it myself. None of my other cats ever got sick because they did not fight, and she lived for another 7 happy and bouncy years before she went terminal.

@towritemichelle210

Жыл бұрын

Yes, they can mix with other cats!! Glad this info is getting out there

@5peciesunkn0wn

Жыл бұрын

That vet needs more training...

@YuBeace

Жыл бұрын

Now, I don’t know what the general knowledge among vets was 15 years ago, but that sounds like a vet I’d never want to see again. Misunderstandings happen, but at least the VET of all people should know. Also, “put down immediately because of exposure” without at LEAST having them tested before ending their life? That vet does not love cats.

@Mortablunt

Жыл бұрын

I remember reading a book from my childhood about 20 years ago when it was spelled out at FIV spread through fighting so if your cats weren’t fighters and got along well the only problem with FIV was the issue with affordable treatment. Even now it’s extremely expensive. Fortunately the vaccine came on a few years ago and has been mandatory in most jurisdictions but even if it’s not mandatory still get it done anyway and that includes even if the shelter or rescue swears it was done because mistakes do happen and people do lie. If you live in America or Canada you may have to take a trip elsewhere because the vaccines were discontinued in these regions.

@LadybugLuv

Жыл бұрын

I am far from being a vet, however I have never heard of FIV until today. I always had cats as pets until high school. I have a dog now only because there was no place for a litter box in my home. If a vet had ever told me my cat had FIV I would have been hysterical too. When I had cats in the late 80's we didn't even have a computer, so there wouldn't have been any reach done by me. Each day is a blessing when you can live and learn.

Worked for a cat rescue for years and FIV cats were always ignored for healthier cats when it came to adoption, which is so sad because they can live normal happy lives and are often big fluff balls of love. So glad you are educating people about this! Thank u 💓

@wombat.6652

Жыл бұрын

I tend to rescue adopt older cats and have had some with fiv. The thing is to stop them spreading it, so indoor / leash outdoor only works purrrfectly for them. Or some sort of catio. They have lived to old age quite well, depending on other issues. And older rescue cats seem to be grateful, and happy to live with me. 10/10 would recommend.

@poppyonline4034

Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤

@maxventunosei5017

Жыл бұрын

I only knew the cat I was interested in had HIV the day of the adoption... Didn't stop me :) he was the most perfect little man

@IceRiver1020

Жыл бұрын

One of the rescue cats my mom adopted is FIV+ and we didn't find out until after we got him. They told us he didnt have it, so either they lied about testing him, they lied about the results, or they somehow got their information wrong (they did not give us medical records with tests/results in his paperwork, so when he had his first check-up with our vet, we decided to play it safe and have him tested). We were upset with them, because they knew we had other cats, and we had to decide to what to do from there. We ended up keeping him, because he got along with the other cats, and we felt safe letting them interact. We also didn’t want to risk giving him back to that rescue, in the event we decided that we couldn't keep him, because we were concerned about them doing the same thing again.

@IceRiver1020

Жыл бұрын

@@princesscookie5245 Indoor cats live much longer, healthier lives than outdoor cats, my family has only had terrible experiences owning outdoor or indoor/outdoor cats. Also, FIV+ cats can absolutely live with non-FIV cats, as long as they don't fight (and even if they do have some spats, it only spreads through bloody bite wounds, in which case those cats shouldn't be living together regardless) the chances of it spreading is practically 0. Most FIV+ cats live very normal lives, the only thing that makes them "unhealthy" is a lowered immune system, which you can easily watch out for by avoiding exposing them to things that can make them sick, and other animals that are sick.

such a chonky old gentleman he's adorable

He is adorable. Glad he found a home. What a calm, pleasant kitteh.

Thank you so much for shining a light on FIV+ cats. Dwight was a super good boy. He was so chill. I'm happy he was rescued and a family was brave enough to adopt him.

@DelilahZoe

Жыл бұрын

She really did a great job! I never looked into FIV+ issues, now I feel a lot more informed and less worried about it!

@nquisitiv3471

Жыл бұрын

My cat has FIV, little dude is just like other cats except it takes him longer to heal from sickness and it can be more severe than normal. He's such a sweetheart

@bcaye

Жыл бұрын

I literally had my FIV rescue at a kennel for 10 days trying to find him a home. They were nice enough to let me visit before opening hours after I got off work. I loved him so much, I would be streaming tears as I was leaving. One day, the tech who was setting up for grooming asked "Have you considered the vaccine?" I had four other cats. That was the first anyone had mentioned a vaccine to me! The vet who made the diagnosis only asked if I wanted to spend a few days with him or euthanize him right away. He was 2-3 years old and perfectly healthy. One of the sweetest boys I ever lived with. Lived to 16-17 and death wasn't related to FIV.

My favorite cat in the whole world, Mozart, had FIV. She was also the softest, sweetest baby I’ve ever met. She passed away last June at 14 - FIV is not at all a death sentence for cats, it just means they can’t be exposed to indoor/outdoor cats. She never got sick until about 2 weeks before we put her down. FIV cats are still worth all the love and affection of non FIV cats, she was really the best cat I had ever met ♥️♥️

@Alex_Mitchell

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like Mozart had the perfect home.

@towritemichelle210

Жыл бұрын

Very true!!

@mysteryachiever

Жыл бұрын

Big hugs to you 🤗❤️🤗❤️

@littlekitten6250

Жыл бұрын

i’m sorry for your loss. Can this disease be cured?

@Calthrow

Жыл бұрын

​@@littlekitten6250 just like HIV there is no cure but they can live a long happy life if they stay indoors and careful with infections

I feel so bad for the poor guy. Hope he gets or has a loving family.

That grooming was an act of compassion above and beyond your usual. ❤️‍🩹

While it hurts to see ANY animal with a possibly life-threatening disease, to see how calm he is (knowing full well that he is not going to be hurt or injured) and seeing how he interacts with Vanessa is everything. This cat radiates peace and good vibes. We should all act this way.

@Mataclysm

Жыл бұрын

This is a traumatized cat. That's not peace and good vibes, man. He's scared at first, and then when that subsides he clearly gets a little angry.

@Regfife

Жыл бұрын

@@Mataclysm I disagree. His body was relaxed, with no shaking, stiffness, or resistance, and that one meow indicated annoyance, not anger. Contrast this to the constant noise, escape attempts, and attacks from other clients.

When his tail started whipping, I thought you might be in trouble but he was still totally chill, even annoyed. What a good cat! I suppose a kitty that started life as a stray has a better understanding of what's truly worth the energy of freaking out about. It's awesome that he was rescued.

@KatalinaKristina

Жыл бұрын

Boy is that good advice. "a stray has a better understanding of what's truly worth the energy of freaking out about"

@eljoho622

Жыл бұрын

​@@KatalinaKristina yeah, i am going to steal that line and said it to my grandson in the the future lol

@coolpumpkins453

Жыл бұрын

@@KatalinaKristina this might be true..my indoor cat is scared of everything

Dwight was a delight. He looks so good from the grooming, and I did learn so much about his disease. Bless him, and thank you for this great video.

This dog looks odd but is terribly cute

If Dwight isn't already adopted, they should use this video to show how chill he is. I feel like he might be the chilliest 🐈 you've ever groomed!

@meese9140

Жыл бұрын

Absolute unit!!

@Judgeangels

Жыл бұрын

Im pretty sure he is adopted

@deadlyasylum

Жыл бұрын

I believe she said he has an owner.

@chelseysowden3878

Жыл бұрын

Dwight is adopted and has been happily living in his forever home for 3 years now 😊

I'm impressed at how quiet he was. Even the best cats usually complain to no end. I guess being a stray, he just never really had to use his voice. Because that tail told a whole different story about where his mental state was at.

@Draconlykos

Жыл бұрын

Annoyed but tolerant lol

@celticfox

Жыл бұрын

@@Draconlykos think I found the name for my autobiography! Haha

That poor guy is so done with everything. You can tell he really doesnt enjoy the whole thing but he doesnt wanna fight anymore

what a sweet boy, I am happy to see it wasnt a traumatic event

imagine how many rains he had experienced to be that calm in the bath 🥺 so glad he was rescued

After hearing his story, how could you not want to spoil him for the rest of his life 🥺

@Vida7354

Жыл бұрын

My cat actually dont mind rain but he wont like having water driped on him at home, like hell he will come home so soaked that he is barley moving

@edoboleyn

Жыл бұрын

deadbored - I feel the same way! I would cuddle and spoil the heck out of this distinguished gentleman. 🥹

@elizabethparga6181

Жыл бұрын

Me personally I would spoil him rotten

Oh, sweet boy! He deserves all the pampering.

What a sweet and handsome little guy.

He genuinely looks like a veteran of war with his old little face, and you can tell he just accepts it because he has been through so much worse and that this is helping him

@amyanderson4303

Жыл бұрын

All seniors deserve respect and love regardless of species. Am I right?

What a sweet, battle-hardened little guy. Props to the family who rescued him, despite his senior age, previous lifestyle and FIV status. He's got so much love to give! 🥰🤗💗

Dwight was indeed delightful. Adorable and CUTE.

He wins best behaved cat ever...

Dwight was very chill. He's what my grandpa would call a furry potato.

@Mortablunt

Жыл бұрын

A sweety floof!

@xiesie_xiesie

Жыл бұрын

Oh my god a furry potato

1:21 he be like, "Y'know, I'm not really a fan of this... but, meh..."

When I was young, my grandmother had an FIV positive cat and she was so sweet, we called her Little Bit. Since grandma wasn’t huge on pets, LB only had a dog around so she never transmitted to any other cats thank god. So glad to see others aren’t afraid to show the sick ones love too

I love Dwight. Everyone should have a Dwight in their lives. He's most certainly a sir.

Hank, the diabetic kitty who had a stroke, and Dwight are my favorites from your channel. I’m so glad he has a safe and loving home. He needs to be reminded every day all day that what he endured in the past will never happen again.

@tigerback62

Жыл бұрын

I agree with you! I love Hank too!

@Tonimaroni2BeKindToAnimals

Жыл бұрын

Now I need to find hank to watch 🥰

He's so relaxed in the bath! What a good boy! He's just like "I've seen a lot in my life: a warm bath, blow dry, and brush is nothing!" While he was a bit annoyed by the end he was very polite.

Poor guy looks like he's damn near dead inside, he barely has any fight left in him. Good to see that he has a family that takes such good care of him.

Poor baby. He's a warrior. I had 2 strays that had fiv. Broke my heart

This poor old man kitty has clearly been through SO much 😿 It speaks volumes about him that he remains chill. I really hope he has a warm, calm, safe home now with plenty of soft places to snuggle and fun toys to pounce on when he has the energy 🥰

@rheinhartsilvento2576

Жыл бұрын

10 is actually equivalent to only about 50 in human years. So as such, that's not really an old man😉. Though of course health very much depends on individual life circumstances and conditions. If he was a street cat in his former life, then there's a lot of wear and tear...

@MagicSpaceWolf3983

Жыл бұрын

@@rheinhartsilvento2576 Good points! A 10-year-old loved family cat who has only ever lived indoors, always has the proper medical care, food, etc has many more years to go, thank goodness :D But like you said, street cats who've lived a rough/dangerous life do age faster.... similar to how a 60 year old human who's been incarcerated since 18 often has the appearance and health problems of an typical 85 year old.

@mozzjones6943

Жыл бұрын

@@rheinhartsilvento2576 He pretty much is, They say 11 -15 is a cat's senior years..beyond that we talking geriatric.

@rheinhartsilvento2576

Жыл бұрын

@@MagicSpaceWolf3983 Right👍

@rheinhartsilvento2576

Жыл бұрын

@Mozz Jones Depends on the cat. Cats kept exclusively at home, well-fed and cared for very often live beyond 15. 18 or 20 orbsometimes a bit older s not that uncommon. It is estimated that a human year in a cat's life is about equivalent to 5 years in cat years. So for a well cared for animal, that's middle age.

This is one of the most well-mannered, sociable, and patient cats ever. He genuinely seemed to enjoy the blow dryer at times! He's absolutely gorgeous and his owner clearly adores him.

Poor baby. He's still such a gent, and a handsome one as well. Just goes to show, some critters just have character

Thank God Dwight got a home. He’s so calm. Thank you for educating us as well.

In the UK, horse people will sometimes say that a particularly sweet horse has "a kind eye" (I don't know if that saying's common outside of the UK, but it is here) and Dwight is a cat with a kind eye if ever I've seen one ❤️

@irgendwieanders2121

Жыл бұрын

...to learn a nice turn of phrase here 👍...

@laurajesso88

Жыл бұрын

We say that for horses in Canada!!

@remaguire

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the new addition to my language repertoire! I have to ask my Irish relatives if the phrase is used there.

@maudline

Жыл бұрын

I love that 🥰

@TopazFire15

Жыл бұрын

We say “kind eyes” in the US!

So glad his owners are taking such good care of him. He was absolutely adorable.

for an old gentleman his fur is absolutely stunning, im so grateful you gave such a gentle warm bath to this beautiful feline, its so encouraging to know the disease will probably not kill him if managed properly, thank you🥰

What a sweetie. Poor thing. So many cats that are on the streets one way or another- owned or strays- that suffer. I hope he lives a long life with lots of love.

Poor baby, I feel so bad. He looks like the sweetest cat ever

@locabynature

Жыл бұрын

I know right. he has beautiful markings too. I hope he lives out the rest of his life in comfort and is loved.

He took grooming like a champ! Gorgeous markings on his fur ❤

@coatbee9244

Жыл бұрын

Being a stray cat, I think he lived through snow storms and rain storms. This is nothing in comparison

@Evija3000

Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous fur overall

I swear the older the cat is the less it cares and the more chill it is.

Yes, I DID like the delightful Dwight! Thank you again for your educational comments. 😊

Around the 3:20 mark, the cat started to wag it tail like a dog would🥰

3:37 What a cute moment that was captured, the kitty paw next to the paw tattoo.

What a sweet guy. Finally some comfort. 😢

What a load of fur! He looks like an old Highland collie. Hope the old fellow lives in comfort and tranquility from here on out.

This cat is like “meh I’ve been through worse”. Sad, but glad he’s rescued and so calm for the groom. I think he might actually enjoy some pampering.

Such a distinguished gentleman.

I hope he finally gets the Good Life. I have a Siamese that was feeding at a colony for two years, The feeder reached out to rescues about this "friendly" at her colony. I was fostering for a National rescue who did not accept FIV+ cats. When he tested FIV+ I ended up keeping him. He lives with three other FIV- cats and there has been no transmission. He is a very gently soul. I am so glad to have my Elliot. He didn't deserve to be dumped, then bitten (by a FIV+ cat) and left on the streets to scavenge. I love him so much.

What a handsome fella. He looked wonderful after his groom.

Kitty looks like he's done nothing but fighting since birth and now he's just all done with it and 200% chill :)

The look on his face as he's lashing his tail is just "oh come on, why aren't we done with this yet..." What a good boy...

dwight is a superb name for a cat.

He has such sad eyes 😢 what a precious little scrimble

What a gorgeous old man! He's so patient. Our cat is also a rescue FIV. His mother was FIV positive and passed it on to her kittens. He's a robust 8yrs old now and doing great!

I recently became a first-time cat owner and I was nervous about giving him a bath at home after he found some dirt on a walk and rolled in it. It went really well without any crying, biting or scratching! I put it all down to following the advice and techniques you show in your cat grooming videos. Thank you so much for making them and I'll continue to support your channel!

@glasslinger

Жыл бұрын

Giving my cat a bath is like trying to clean the business end of a weed eater while it is running!

@kristina.5453

Жыл бұрын

@@glasslinger 🤣🤣🤣

@BrianG61UK

Жыл бұрын

It's unusual for a cat to deliberately make itself dirty, especially with something that's really obnoxious.

@najpotenicewolf934

Жыл бұрын

@@BrianG61UK It is unusual, but occasionally it happens for some cats. Especially for cats that have access to the outside. I remember there was a time once when my parents' cat rolled in some old, stinky fish leftovers. He also loves to roll in the sand and dirt while basking in the sun. He sometimes comes back dirty. They also have a second cat, who does not do any of it, and as far is fairly clean. Also, don't judge me for my family's cats being let out outdoors. I realize it's dangerous, but I don't exactly have much to say in it. Especially since I don't even live with them anymore.

@BrianG61UK

Жыл бұрын

@@najpotenicewolf934 Yes, most cats hate being shut in so much that letting them out is the only way even in dangerous areas like near busy roads.

He must have been someone's beloved pet at some point - he tolerates being cleaned so well. Poor guy. I wonder what happened. Thank you for treating him so kindly..... Every blessing on you.

I adopted a sweet, loving boi from my humane society who is FIV positive. We were seeing s LOT of dander with him so we swapped him to raw diet and bathed him to see if that helped his skin stop flaking. He was SO GOOD in the bath!! 3 mild escape attempts were made, no yowling, and we got him all clean and towel dried before his kitty timer ran out

Vanessa, thank you for highlighting FIV and the reminder that older animals need forever homes too. You're not only a talented groomer, you're also a compassionate advocate for those that can't speak for themselves. Thank you for all that you do.❤️🥰

Props to you for grooming an FIV+ rescue cat. You really are so kind and professional!

I love it when an FIV kitty story isn't sad. My two firsthand interactions with FIV kitties were sad: the stray also had FeLV and was too sick to save, and the sweet shelter kitty had a sign on his crate stating that he wouldn't be safe around FIV-negative cats because he could either spread it or catch something from them. (I would later find out that it doesn't spread that easily, and that there was little risk of him catching anything from a healthy indoor cat.) But Dwight is a dignified old gentleman and a very good kitty; and that's most of what there was to this story.

A delightful, dignified old Puddy Tat . . . he didn't show you his hooks or his fangs and neither did he utter a 'piss off' hiss. Most unusual! A nice toothsome reward at the end was appropriate.