Street Cat Rescue: Winston

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  • Опубліковано 23 жов 2019
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  • @FlatbushCats
    @FlatbushCats  4 роки тому +1841

    Thanks for making this story possible! You can follow us on Instagram for regular updates: instagram.com/flatbushcats/

    • @amenandhis7kids724
      @amenandhis7kids724 4 роки тому +23

      Thank you for everything

    • @amenandhis7kids724
      @amenandhis7kids724 4 роки тому +20

      Thank you for everything my brother for saving his life

    • @zzzcatnaps
      @zzzcatnaps 4 роки тому +16

      Flatbush Cats you are awesome! I love all your videos and follow your instagram. Winston is so sweet and I'm so glad he's been adopted! ♥️

    • @Josh-fv9ml
      @Josh-fv9ml 4 роки тому +7

      For flees I swear by diatomaceous Earth Food Grade ONLY. Stuff is amazing so long as you don't soak it, very safe and easy to work with and clean up if your pets or home needs to be rid of flees, use a powder shifter to apply it use a comb and a fan to apply onto pet close to their skin breathing it is not suggested check the stuff out can work great when you get use to it.

    • @simbaleon2744
      @simbaleon2744 4 роки тому +5

      Gracias por salvar una vida🐈

  • @RushIndustries
    @RushIndustries 4 роки тому +1912

    It broke my heart a little in the beginning when the little boy wanted to give him some love and as Winston is about to come over to reciprocate, his dad tells him to go.

    • @AmyLSacks
      @AmyLSacks 4 роки тому +201

      Yeah, but poor Winston had ringworm, which would not have been fun for the kid later.

    • @taunjabrockway6760
      @taunjabrockway6760 4 роки тому +63

      That's really a blessing. They never would have kept him if the kid was allowed to take home.. the dad was a hater from the beginning.

    • @goddesscassandra
      @goddesscassandra 4 роки тому +201

      Taunja Brockway lol son and dad were Haitian 🇭🇹 . I heard dad speaking Haitian Creole. Not surprised dad reacted that way because unfortunately the older generation don’t view pets the same way Americans do. Btw I am of Haitian descent but I love cats! I have 2 @ home!

    • @jazzycat2990
      @jazzycat2990 4 роки тому +43

      @@goddesscassandra wow me too! Im haitian i have 2 cats c:

    • @goddesscassandra
      @goddesscassandra 4 роки тому +117

      Taunja Brockway ummmm girl what? I actually liked ur comment so idk wtf u talkin bout but go off I guess! ✌️

  • @Azazreal
    @Azazreal 4 роки тому +2402

    Seeing him go to respond to the child at the start immediately broke my heart. Thats a cat who used to know love

    • @rebeccaspratling2865
      @rebeccaspratling2865 3 роки тому +82

      Definitely. 🥺

    • @rebeccaspratling2865
      @rebeccaspratling2865 3 роки тому +11

      @@supercatsshow6421 I normally don't like spam but I subscribed for the cats lol.

    • @roadstar499
      @roadstar499 3 роки тому +27

      Yes i just watched that part again and it hit me hard...

    • @yt-sh
      @yt-sh 3 роки тому +31

      he is like "you are going to take me home?",
      glad he got a home

    • @Fahrenheit451.
      @Fahrenheit451. 2 роки тому +2

      Looked like it was getting ready to run.

  • @fullmoonawakeningart7560
    @fullmoonawakeningart7560 3 роки тому +603

    I love how he groomed you while you were grooming him ❤️

  • @ciscoak9074
    @ciscoak9074 3 роки тому +314

    The way he easily let u put him in the carrier, makes me feel like he must be a stray who used to have a family.

  • @rapidmon17
    @rapidmon17 4 роки тому +2223

    This is what social media influencing should be about. Influencing others to do good.

    • @goldspatzdigger2423
      @goldspatzdigger2423 4 роки тому +47

      You are so 100 % right

    • @shyknees108
      @shyknees108 4 роки тому +57

      This is a smart thought. Instead of fostering jealousy over looks & luxury items, it could open hearts

    • @Francesca441
      @Francesca441 4 роки тому +5

      Expect its encouraging them to do bad in some cases

    • @user-vx5hp2fj2s
      @user-vx5hp2fj2s 4 роки тому +3

      👍🏻😭

    • @gulegulebap
      @gulegulebap 4 роки тому +16

      We should try to get the world into a trend to take care of all the pain and misery, instead of overseeing it. I mean isn't it worth taking care of something so poor and see it getting stronger? Man I love this.

  • @TreyParkersBitch
    @TreyParkersBitch 4 роки тому +2571

    There is nothing sexier than a man who loves cats

  • @suziecreamcheese211
    @suziecreamcheese211 3 роки тому +213

    He’s probably stressed because he was dumped. God bless you for saving him.

  • @muffs55mercury61
    @muffs55mercury61 2 роки тому +34

    Obviously Winston was abandoned since he was so friendly. That and he knew he was in good hands and now won't have to ever look back.

  • @jannamariam3545
    @jannamariam3545 4 роки тому +1562

    "I was out picking uo some cat litter but i ended coming home with a cat instead"
    Lol same

    • @jadedmist
      @jadedmist 4 роки тому +38

      For me it would be more along the lines of "went to pick up food but brought back 3 cats instead"

    • @healmyroots
      @healmyroots 3 роки тому

      @Cx Lol

    • @supercatsshow6421
      @supercatsshow6421 3 роки тому +1

      Hello there! I have a channel about cats. It seems that I release interesting content, but for some reason no one subscribes. Please help us with subscriptions!1!!

    • @redpantiesnight9423
      @redpantiesnight9423 3 роки тому +5

      I have the same story except I went to go pick up a pack of cigarettes and came back with a orange kitten named loki who is the king of kings now

    • @catloverjacksparrow1500
      @catloverjacksparrow1500 3 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/S4my-fAoBM4/v-deo.html

  • @zwitter_zwitter
    @zwitter_zwitter 4 роки тому +1582

    Winston is a good guy, he probably was a housecat but was abandoned, poor boy

    • @robertwoodpa6463
      @robertwoodpa6463 4 роки тому +52

      I thought the exact same thought: good guy, was someone's cat.

    • @TO3I
      @TO3I 4 роки тому +20

      His story reminded me of Teddy the cat's story. How sweet.

    • @user-pc1nq2vp9j
      @user-pc1nq2vp9j 4 роки тому +8

      Maybe he is missing

    • @1sadsexually2sadsexually54
      @1sadsexually2sadsexually54 4 роки тому

      Or maybe he's always been a street cat fuckin sensitive pussies

    • @vamppanic
      @vamppanic 4 роки тому +50

      1sadsexually2sadsexually ok edgelord

  • @srtasimpatica9838
    @srtasimpatica9838 3 роки тому +101

    "I was walking up to get some cat litter, but I came home with a cat instead"
    Yeah that's me

    • @ConneRSensei
      @ConneRSensei 2 роки тому +5

      "I was walking up to get some baby oil, but I came home with a baby instead."

  • @johannmckraken9399
    @johannmckraken9399 3 роки тому +117

    Geez, how can somebody abandon such a laid back sweet cat! Thank you for getting him off the streets and into a loving home.

    • @Sashazur
      @Sashazur Рік тому +5

      They’ve mentioned it a few times- male cats eventually start marking with smelly pee inside the home unless they’ve been neutered, but lots of people can’t afford that, so unfortunately they just kick the cat out. You can’t blame people for being poor or ignorant, but it’s still a sad situation all around.

    • @TheMattTrakker
      @TheMattTrakker Рік тому

      @@Sashazur I can absolutely blame them. If you are those things, don't get a fucking pet.

    • @TheChocoDoll
      @TheChocoDoll 9 місяців тому +9

      ​@@Sashazursure you can blame people no matter their situation. If you're too poor don't get a pet. If you did and can't take care of it, take it to a shelter. Humans have brains to think: if they don't know what to do it's their responsibilityto find out, and they should know better than abandon helpless animals into the cruel life of streets.

  • @sleepingwithcats5121
    @sleepingwithcats5121 4 роки тому +1244

    The most heartbreaking and tragic thing is when the cat used to be an indoor cat and is now outside because they did not grow up on the street and lack street smarts and the ability to survive. Once you Tame a cat, he is your responsibility for as long as he lives. Period. No exceptions. This kitty is a love.... thank you. I'm in Staten Island, NY.

    • @queerchoreography54
      @queerchoreography54 4 роки тому +9

      just a channel hey fellow Islander👋 I so agree

    • @sleepingwithcats5121
      @sleepingwithcats5121 4 роки тому

      @@queerchoreography54 In Annadale! With cats!!!

    • @user-me8fm5yf4n
      @user-me8fm5yf4n 4 роки тому +28

      I agree, I’ve had cats my entire life and it’s definitely sad to see once happy family cats on the street

    • @eternalpathz
      @eternalpathz 4 роки тому

      Agree

    • @tropicvibe
      @tropicvibe 4 роки тому +18

      I have a 3 yr old cat that I helped raise since she was a kitten and I know she wouldn't last long out in the street. I've never let her outside and once I walked out the door and let her follow me then I went right back inside and closed the door on her just to see her reaction. She started meow crying and I could tell she was frightened...thats when I knew I'm responsible for her for the rest of her life.

  • @TheDenisedrake
    @TheDenisedrake 4 роки тому +13417

    I LOVE how you tell the stories of cat rescues-- not overly sad and dramatic. Just sweetness and kindness. You make cat rescues look very doable. Thanks.

    • @jean-michelnadeau2833
      @jean-michelnadeau2833 4 роки тому +166

      I dunno... I just can't hold my tears every time they have to say goodbye to a rescue cat. :'(

    • @KittyKittyBangBang249
      @KittyKittyBangBang249 4 роки тому +100

      That’s a very good point. They ( him and wife) do make the rescues look doable. Love, love, love this channel

    • @nls8520
      @nls8520 4 роки тому +142

      Agreed. I dislike watching a video and I feel like I am being manipulated into feeling a certain way. Instead his videos just seem realistic.

    • @vladberry9033
      @vladberry9033 4 роки тому +16

      Great great valores 🤘👌💯💯💯💯💯❤️🙏🐈🐕

    • @HermosaMimin
      @HermosaMimin 4 роки тому +36

      It’s good to know that there are people likehim in the world

  • @gomezj1583
    @gomezj1583 2 роки тому +35

    I’m so happy for Winston, his little face tells me his been through a lot .

  • @shelby4355
    @shelby4355 3 роки тому +18

    2:24 When he said "WOW!", I felt that.

  • @hanz9662
    @hanz9662 4 роки тому +1377

    How the cat's eyes followed the kid and how he turned his body to look at him leaving just broke my heart

    • @galazy4005
      @galazy4005 3 роки тому +6

      Btw, 100th like comrade

    • @anupchauhan8542
      @anupchauhan8542 3 роки тому +2

      ua-cam.com/video/HpJJK63xqng/v-deo.html "Cat rescue from 80 feet building"

    • @therealtulip
      @therealtulip 3 роки тому +6

      Mine too 😔

    • @Sentiisen-butwhichone
      @Sentiisen-butwhichone 3 роки тому +21

      That part broke me too
      I'm sobbing rn 😭

    • @tyreesneed
      @tyreesneed 3 роки тому +1

      what u mean I dont get it?

  • @BRM202
    @BRM202 4 роки тому +439

    That cat had a home before. He was too comfortable around humans

    • @user-me8fm5yf4n
      @user-me8fm5yf4n 4 роки тому +18

      BRM202 recently to which is heartbreaking

    • @kevinlogiudice5458
      @kevinlogiudice5458 4 роки тому +20

      Yes. Obviously domesticated at one time. Sad

    • @lindablansett8982
      @lindablansett8982 4 роки тому +26

      The sad thing is that many humans see animals as throw a ways when at the slightest inconvenience. 😟

    • @AllenTax
      @AllenTax 4 роки тому +5

      Linda Blansett More do I see it to both cats and dogs when humans leave their home for new one.

    • @lindablansett8982
      @lindablansett8982 4 роки тому +9

      @@AllenTax you are right. Although i have seen far more cats abandoned while the people move away than i have seen dogs. I think people think domestic cats can survive. Cats or dogs, it is heartless and sad.😟

  • @finnyoak
    @finnyoak 3 роки тому +40

    He came right up to you, like he knew you'd be able to help. He's such a sweetie. ♡

  • @ellieg5441
    @ellieg5441 3 роки тому +12

    4:21 HE’S SMILING OH MY GAH- 🥰🥰

  • @batlesbian
    @batlesbian 4 роки тому +541

    “Nothing but the vip life for Winston”
    🥺🥺😭😭😭😭😭💕💖💕💖💕💖💕💕

    • @CrystalDominique
      @CrystalDominique 4 роки тому +7

      That was one of the best parts of the video.

    • @carolinetoussaint24
      @carolinetoussaint24 4 роки тому +1

      the most beautiful action ever

    • @supercatsshow6421
      @supercatsshow6421 3 роки тому

      Hello there! I have a channel about cats. It seems that I release interesting content, but for some reason no one subscribes. Please help us with subscriptions!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

  • @ethanmcfarland8240
    @ethanmcfarland8240 4 роки тому +815

    He’s a middle aged cat who is tired of fighting and pain and just want someone who will love him

    • @susheela108
      @susheela108 4 роки тому +4

      The United States Of America middle aged? Absolutely not, probably only 1-2 yrs old. My cats live 18-21 yrs old, middle aged would be a 12-14.

    • @1940limited
      @1940limited 4 роки тому +3

      He got his wish.

    • @1940limited
      @1940limited 4 роки тому +1

      @cubomania3 That's about what we get out of our cats. We're on the fourth generation now. I read their life expectancy in the wild is 2 years. We're doing well by them.

  • @chshrkt
    @chshrkt 9 місяців тому +12

    Coming back to watch this again.
    I hope Winston is still living the good life of a VIP.

  • @elizabethannegrey6285
    @elizabethannegrey6285 Рік тому +40

    Thank you for rescuing Winston. It is so heartwarming to see these videos of rescue and recovery. At 77 I am no longer in a position to have pets, but over years have had many rescues, all adorable and an integral part of my life.
    ❤️😺😺😺❤️

  • @Yourlocalprimitive
    @Yourlocalprimitive 4 роки тому +1255

    The way that cat moved towards the boy desperately before he left. I couldn't bear the thought of what that cat went through. Thank you for being a hero.

  • @amberpdavis
    @amberpdavis 4 роки тому +443

    “Nothing but the VIP life for Winston” 😭😭😭

    • @elfacosmosa
      @elfacosmosa 3 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/IerBOI7iiDc/v-deo.html

    • @supercatsshow6421
      @supercatsshow6421 3 роки тому +1

      Hello there! I have a channel about cats. It seems that I release interesting content, but for some reason no one subscribes. Please help us with subscriptions!!!!

    • @JustDT851
      @JustDT851 3 роки тому +1

      @@supercatsshow6421 heck yeah I sub

    • @supercatsshow6421
      @supercatsshow6421 3 роки тому

      @@JustDT851 Thanks!

  • @fanof3lisa
    @fanof3lisa 9 місяців тому +5

    Poor Winston didn’t know what to do. Thank God for Flatbush Cats he is living the fine life!

  • @Nancys_on_fire
    @Nancys_on_fire Рік тому +2

    I took in a filthy abandoned cat. The first time I saw her groom herself, I cried. Watching her regain the will to live was so beautiful.

  • @dexa6623
    @dexa6623 4 роки тому +855

    You can tell he was a house cat, and that he was previously well loved. Good to see him get the care he deserves, and put into a loving home.

    • @anupchauhan8542
      @anupchauhan8542 3 роки тому +1

      ua-cam.com/video/HpJJK63xqng/v-deo.html "Cat rescue from 80 feet building"

    • @Zack_Zander
      @Zack_Zander 3 роки тому +19

      Yea, I kinda wonder what happen to the previous owner.
      Either something happen or that they weren’t able to care for him.
      He seems way too friendly to be just an everyday stray cat.

    • @dexa6623
      @dexa6623 3 роки тому +7

      @@Zack_Zander Yeah. I knew a cat pretty similar to him once. I have no idea how you end up with a cat who's so sweet, but doesn't really have a home, or is so neglected you can't even tell they're meant to be a pet.

    • @Luka-lw5tl
      @Luka-lw5tl 3 роки тому +6

      @@Zack_Zander he maybe escaped

    • @taraterm3
      @taraterm3 2 роки тому +5

      @@Luka-lw5tl or owner died. Its sad that so many people, suddenly stuck with unexpected pet responsibility assume "cats are natural hunters, they are OK on their own". Life span of a street cat is usually less than 5 years, and they generally suffer a lot of miserable health issues.

  • @hekkonchompers7530
    @hekkonchompers7530 4 роки тому +360

    As a person under the age of 18, channels like this make me want to look after animals like this when I’m old enough to have my own house. Thanks.
    Edit: Oh Christ! I didn’t expect this comment to get so many likes I’m high key low-key shook rn 😔🤚😳

  • @AmandaE329
    @AmandaE329 3 роки тому +32

    May this kind man be blessed a thousand times over for his compassion and hard work to help these cats have a better life 🙏🏻❤️

  • @lifegoeson1007
    @lifegoeson1007 3 роки тому +17

    Man, it sucks that Winston was so sick but, it’s good that you helped him and that he’s doing much better 🙂

  • @meimarsella
    @meimarsella 4 роки тому +683

    "Several weeks later, Winston is a new man."
    I like that a lot..

    • @abdala7777
      @abdala7777 3 роки тому +2

      انتي عربيه

    • @meimarsella
      @meimarsella 3 роки тому +4

      @@abdala7777 No. I'm asian. But i knew arabic a little.

    • @sharonfimpel7447
      @sharonfimpel7447 3 роки тому +1

      I want to inspire you make up t-shirts about Winston and his story.

    • @doosiedoo4582
      @doosiedoo4582 3 роки тому +1

      Me too!

    • @anupchauhan8542
      @anupchauhan8542 3 роки тому +1

      ua-cam.com/video/HpJJK63xqng/v-deo.html "Cat rescue from 80 feet building"

  • @Everyyoueverymiau
    @Everyyoueverymiau 4 роки тому +1172

    He is such a friendly cat 😍

    • @ginmarie6884
      @ginmarie6884 4 роки тому +19

      Aw, lookit the paws!

    • @ItsJustLisa
      @ItsJustLisa 4 роки тому +49

      Makes me believe some wretched excuse for a human dumped him in that neighborhood. I’m glad he’s got a wonderful fur-ever home now.

    • @gildaprovenzano2787
      @gildaprovenzano2787 4 роки тому +19

      This is area i know. Dumped cats all the time. I volunteer with a group.

    • @quasimobius
      @quasimobius 4 роки тому +11

      Definitely an abandoned pet.

    • @Everyyoueverymiau
      @Everyyoueverymiau 4 роки тому

      Just Lisa I think that they must have been desperate themselves. I don’t want to believe that someone would dump their cat without being in a REALLY desperate situation themselves. 🙈

  • @deeplyblue7299
    @deeplyblue7299 2 роки тому +3

    Happy to see him live out his remaining days safe

  • @giraysoganc7479
    @giraysoganc7479 Рік тому +4

    I have watched this video nearly 20 times over the course of 3 years and the best part is obviously the ending 'Nothing but the VIP life for Winston :)

  • @JackthePumpkincat
    @JackthePumpkincat 4 роки тому +410

    I love how before he looks very sad before but after you took him in to cure he became very quirky and very playful

    • @supercatsshow6421
      @supercatsshow6421 3 роки тому +3

      Hello there! I have a channel about cats. It seems that I release interesting content, but for some reason no one subscribes. Please help us with subscriptions!!!!!!

    • @supercatsshow6421
      @supercatsshow6421 3 роки тому +1

      @Sebastian Freeman ок!

    • @jeromebreeding3302
      @jeromebreeding3302 3 роки тому +2

      If a stray cat can make it in New York he can make it anywhere !

  • @Patrick_Nottingham
    @Patrick_Nottingham 4 роки тому +551

    I can't even get my cats in a carrier that easy.

    • @kstewart504
      @kstewart504 4 роки тому +22

      Patrick Nottingham i share your pain. I always end up with battle scars lol

    • @barbarapalmer8224
      @barbarapalmer8224 4 роки тому +6

      @@kstewart504 true Kyle. It is an ordeal alright.

    • @williamkeith8944
      @williamkeith8944 4 роки тому +22

      Wrap them in an old towel or T shirt to put them in a carrier. Once wrapped you can turn the carrier on its end and just pour the cat in from the top. Works every time!

    • @theresae522
      @theresae522 4 роки тому +4

      That's funny and true!

    • @1940limited
      @1940limited 4 роки тому +16

      Cats aren't stupid. I'd bet he knew he was being helped and better take advantage of the situation.

  • @tiffanyjones6132
    @tiffanyjones6132 3 роки тому +45

    I feel so happy for Winston. He’s a beautiful cat. Hope he enjoys life at his new home.💕

  • @ternitamas
    @ternitamas 8 місяців тому +3

    he clearly had a home before. How can people be so cruel to abandon an innocent being just like that. Heartbreaking 😥

  • @iwantsleep2508
    @iwantsleep2508 4 роки тому +269

    i like how the little kid sat still and beckoned winston over rather than just running up and manhandling him.

    • @jessicasmith7102
      @jessicasmith7102 4 роки тому +14

      He was taught well, safety comes first and foremost. Don't want to get the Cat Scratch Fever.

    • @Hadrian117
      @Hadrian117 4 роки тому +5

      I don’t think any kid that age would man handle a wild cat in the street to be honest.

    • @Emiliapocalypse
      @Emiliapocalypse 4 роки тому +5

      He’s an animal lover in the making :)

  • @froggiedoggie1
    @froggiedoggie1 4 роки тому +150

    "many times a cat that you just met won't go into a carrier". My cats have both known me for over ten years. They won't go in a carrier willingly either!

    • @AShiftingofFate
      @AShiftingofFate 4 роки тому +6

      13 years since Amber Kittay adopted my family, and putting her in a carrier is still hazardous to your hands and health. I recently got a sturdy backpack carrier and am letting her use it as a bed in hopes that the next time I need to take her out she'll just go get in her "bed" and then I can close it.

    • @vixxcelacea2778
      @vixxcelacea2778 4 роки тому +10

      ​@@AShiftingofFate Try to imagine if some alien race 10 times your size just picked you up and put you in a box. They don't speak a language you do, even if they sound reassuring and you know them, this is still sudden and not with your consent. They take you in a weird big moving vehicle and then to a place where you see other fearful humans all in boxes. They take you out, poke and prode you. Hold you down if you struggle, then put you back in the box and then finally let you out back into your home. None of this is consensual, none of it makes sense. You don't know why it happened or what was done to you. You just know that box means that you will be taken against your will by a creature that while seems friendly is still taking away all agency and then handing you over to another who is feeling all over your body and maybe poking you with needles. It's quite literally alien abduction. They have to put all their faith in you. Now imagine also being a creature that is predator, but also prey so they are always easily set on edge for fear of their life.
      Of course they hate carriers. Try to lure them in with treats and pets. Take them for random small car rides where in they get more treats and pets, maybe a new toy. Make sure there is a comfy pad/blanket for them in the carrier and reassure them that things are fine. Try not to be nervous or show stress when you take them to the vet or put them in a carrier. The more positive associations you can make to being put in the small box and carried around, the better. Especially if there is an emergency and you need to get them quickly in one and get out.
      Heck, even with people we should be doing this. Next time you take your kid, or yourself somewhere that sucks, like dentist or doctor, treat yourself before and after. Go buy some small thing, get a nice meal, go for a walk in the park. Positive association is so important to creatures, even to humans. It's no wonder cats hate carriers. They experience nothing but fear, confusion, anxiety and sometimes pain in association to it.

    • @sabilapusmeong
      @sabilapusmeong 4 роки тому +1

      Same ! Mine gonna make sure I pay the price if i force them get in cage🤣

    • @AShiftingofFate
      @AShiftingofFate 4 роки тому +1

      @@vixxcelacea2778 Oh I agree, and I do take Amber out on walks and rides. The irony is she followed me to our car and hopped in as a juvenile which is how we got her so you would think she was a little more chill about traveling. So far she has the backpack and also an open car seat that was intended for a small dog. I want her to go quietly and calmly if we have an emergency since we live in earthquake territory, which is why I work with her to get used to being in a carrier and to walk on a leash. I won't leave her behind so I want her trained to not maul me if I put her in a carrier.
      But treats and cushions are the norms for us, and she is the closest I will be getting to having a child so I try to spoil her.

    • @booboo51
      @booboo51 4 роки тому +1

      Mine does because i got him the closed litter box that has a door that goes both ways so it’s easier to get them in carrier this way

  • @marsukarhu9477
    @marsukarhu9477 Рік тому +2

    Oh, Winston... what a wonderful cat!

  • @user-wv7kt4wk7q
    @user-wv7kt4wk7q 3 місяці тому +1

    So many heroes!! Oh Winston, you are beautiful. ❤😊✌️🐾😸👍

  • @BucketPukes1969
    @BucketPukes1969 4 роки тому +422

    Seeing him lying there on the sidewalk alone in the beginning honestly made me cry. I was into drugs and spent months on the streets when I was in my late teens... I truly know how that feels. And how it feels to be safe, warm and cared about afterwards! No human deserves that and neither do any cats . Good job man very grateful for what you do and looking at doing the same soon enough.

    • @zarfansgumanti8642
      @zarfansgumanti8642 4 роки тому +19

      Glad you made it sir 🙏

    • @plarnston
      @plarnston 4 роки тому +12

      Happy to hear you're doing well ✌️💞

    • @rosechan4105
      @rosechan4105 4 роки тому +6

      It’s ok , you made it. God bless and stay safe.

    • @est9949
      @est9949 4 роки тому +9

      @@rosechan4105 eh your comment hit me hard. It's church that has made so many lgbt kids become homeless. My best friend got disowned by his parents and his childhood community because of the church. I cannot take this god business I find it insincere. Enough of it.

    • @user-ro4in9vj2l
      @user-ro4in9vj2l 4 роки тому +1

      Scotty Sorenson love u 🤍

  • @pogo9876
    @pogo9876 4 роки тому +222

    I wish every stray cat story had such a happy ending......

  • @nedflanders3769
    @nedflanders3769 9 місяців тому +5

    Thanks for helping this little fella. I'm proud to be a donor to your organization.

  • @michaelschenquer8296
    @michaelschenquer8296 2 роки тому +3

    God bless you my friend 🤗👏👏👏👏🙏😍😘👍♥️.

  • @iris.the.virus.
    @iris.the.virus. 4 роки тому +447

    When I get older, I want to be like you

    • @skateordiesupra7957
      @skateordiesupra7957 4 роки тому +3

      We'll see

    • @trish1898
      @trish1898 4 роки тому +10

      It’s never too early to start :) Or just helping.

    • @someguyonyoutube4387
      @someguyonyoutube4387 4 роки тому +1

      I find this sad for some reason :(

    • @someguyonyoutube4387
      @someguyonyoutube4387 4 роки тому +1

      @Ludens Ludens those sad parts where children tell something to their parents in that one sad scene in some movie

    • @grape3821
      @grape3821 4 роки тому

      Iris Wass that’s a nice goal

  • @Asyik2aku
    @Asyik2aku Рік тому +2

    Watching...
    Greeting from Singapore...
    Thanking You for your kindness...👋🏻
    09/Feb/2023..

  • @garyboucher965
    @garyboucher965 3 роки тому +10

    God bless you for all your love and support and saving these precious cats.

  • @jamescress
    @jamescress 3 роки тому +894

    I have watched several of these cat rescues online and they bring tears to my eyes. Now I have a story to tell. Last week I was just driving around our little town here in Indiana just to get out of house because I was bored. My wife still works but I am retired. I went to this little park where a lot of people just walk for exercise. I pulled into this little shelter with picnic tables and got out to stretch my legs and walk a little bit. I saw this little cat just laying in the grass obviously is some distress and not moving. I did not think I would be able to pick him up but I had to try. When I walked over to him he did not move. So I just reached down and picked him up and put the little guy in my car. When I brought him home I put him on the kitchen counter top with some cat food, water, and a thick towel for him to lay on. Boy did that little guy eat! After that he just curled up on towel and went to sleep. We all ready have 4 cats but I could not just leave him out there to die. Four days later he has adjusted well, made friends with our other cats, and living the good life. We think he is blind in one eye but otherwise in good health. We are going to take him to the vet this week. By the way, we named him Chester and he yellow and white. I don't have a picture of him yet.

    • @strawberrypie611
      @strawberrypie611 3 роки тому +66

      Aw, that's really sweet of you to take care of him, i hope he and your family are doing well ! :)

    • @jamescress
      @jamescress 3 роки тому +94

      @@strawberrypie611 Thank you. I named him Chester and he is doing great. Believe it or not my wife and I now have 4 dogs and 6 kitty cats and they all are rescued animals.

    • @SpiritusMundi4EVER
      @SpiritusMundi4EVER 3 роки тому +41

      Good man, Mr. Cress.

    • @ginmar8134
      @ginmar8134 3 роки тому +30

      @@jamescress Bless you.

    • @whatwhatwhat79
      @whatwhatwhat79 3 роки тому +41

      I wish there were more people like you in this world. God bless you, kind sir.

  • @MrUltraworld
    @MrUltraworld 4 роки тому +241

    He's obviously a very affectionate cat who loves human contact. It makes me wonder how someone can just discard a beautiful, happy cat like this one. He's going to make someone a great companion.

    • @dayannexavier404
      @dayannexavier404 4 роки тому +3

      I

    • @mcvibe5812
      @mcvibe5812 4 роки тому

      I thought the same, like it makes me sad and angry thinking about it

    • @cyrusmagnus
      @cyrusmagnus 4 роки тому +8

      Seemed like an indoor cat. It probably got outside and got scared away from its home, and in a large city, it'd be hard to find. For such an affectionate cat, clearly it's previous caretaker wasn't cruel. The likelihood of someone like that willingly abandoning such a wonderful cat would be incredibly low.
      Lucky our man found him and got him back where he belongs, with people who can shower love upon him.

    • @badtux
      @badtux 4 роки тому +6

      @@cyrusmagnus Sad to say, it happens all the time. People get evicted, or their child becomes allergic, or something else happens, and rather than find a new home for their cat they instead just throw the cat out saying "it can take care of itself." But of course a domesticated cat really can't, he doesn't have the street smarts of a feral cat born and raised on the streets. People dump domesticated cats in our neighborhood all the time, some of them being great cats, and it infuriates me because who just abandons their friends like that? But there's a lot of people who just don't view cats as anything to care about, just another possession to be discarded when inconvenient. GRR.

  • @OrionFyre
    @OrionFyre 10 місяців тому +2

    Winston is such a handsome gentleman.

  • @TakeTheRide
    @TakeTheRide 3 роки тому +28

    Somewhere somebody had loved this cat... I'm happy to see that love returned to him again. Short and sweet. I like this. Prayers for Winston. May he happily play, forever and a day.

  • @lucydwyer2721
    @lucydwyer2721 4 роки тому +637

    He’s cleaning you while you clean him. So sweet. He is so enjoying it. How is he going now?

  • @tomaburque
    @tomaburque 4 роки тому +171

    If there is a cat heaven, you people are saints.

    • @Blodwyn35
      @Blodwyn35 4 роки тому +1

      Truly

    • @princessmary8091
      @princessmary8091 4 роки тому +1

      There is a heaven for every entity that is good.

    • @toffee1234100
      @toffee1234100 4 роки тому +1

      @@princessmary8091 oh please

    • @princessmary8091
      @princessmary8091 4 роки тому

      @@toffee1234100 just because you don't believe doesn't make it untrue. Just like ghost just because some people don't believe in ghost doesn't mean they don't exist.

  • @PaulaNNowak
    @PaulaNNowak 9 місяців тому +2

    I'm so happy for Winston and that he got his fur-ever home ❤🐾🐾😍

  • @tracyroxanne6198
    @tracyroxanne6198 2 роки тому +2

    You are a ANGEL, not to many people would deal with a dirty stray cat ,but you just save one of GOD'S CREATIONS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR KINDNESS 🐱🐱😇

  • @thegeneralissimo470
    @thegeneralissimo470 4 роки тому +269

    His meow is so cute. And him licking you while you comb him.

  • @rajamanohar8004
    @rajamanohar8004 4 роки тому +232

    I don't know why and how people dislike such wonderful cats

    • @keithcohen8640
      @keithcohen8640 4 роки тому +1

      Raja Manohar
      I love cats why would they do that

    • @Ahmed-Bin-Koshari
      @Ahmed-Bin-Koshari 4 роки тому +2

      It’s not people who disliked the video, it’s rats

    • @Sebadoh1994
      @Sebadoh1994 4 роки тому +4

      Raja Manohar they are probably very uncaring people that I would stay far away from. Cold hearted assholes who don't like cats. I would never be friends or date someone who didn't love cats

    • @justagirlfromphoenix7105
      @justagirlfromphoenix7105 4 роки тому

      Because they succckkk

    • @snerketryne
      @snerketryne 4 роки тому +1

      Either because they are assholes, or more likelly because they dont want videos like this on their yt frontpage. Downvoting will adjust the frontpage recomendations.

  • @johnjames661
    @johnjames661 3 роки тому +2

    Winston and VIP life! Great story!

  • @chrisv.4071
    @chrisv.4071 Рік тому +1

    He's beautiful and deserves to be loved 😍 ❤ 💜 💕 💖 💗 😍 ❤

  • @Snake3yesEddie
    @Snake3yesEddie 4 роки тому +279

    My cat normally gets jealous when I watch these. When he sees other cats in a video, he will sit in front of me and do everything to block my view. For some reason when he seen me watching this video, he decided to sit beside me and watch it. Every time he seen the cat, he would put his paw on the screen, without using his claws. It was both cute and sad at the same time, it was as if he felt sorry for him and wanted to make him feel better.

    • @snail2426
      @snail2426 4 роки тому +5

      Aw my kitten does the same with every video I watch

    • @jode7817
      @jode7817 4 роки тому +13

      And then everyone clapped

    • @rainwater9608
      @rainwater9608 4 роки тому +2

      Jode Omg I love this comment so much 😂

    • @norasabir5657
      @norasabir5657 4 роки тому

      @@snail2426 نورا

    • @norasabir5657
      @norasabir5657 4 роки тому

      سلام

  • @telmaalexandra8283
    @telmaalexandra8283 4 роки тому +146

    I wish all the cats in the world had a loving home and food 😭😭❤️

    • @edgarpoinsot5502
      @edgarpoinsot5502 4 роки тому +4

      Your loving energy, and many other´s, will make your wish come true.

    • @miu2261
      @miu2261 4 роки тому +1

      All animals.. not only cat♥️

  • @VanillaBizcotti
    @VanillaBizcotti 9 місяців тому +3

    Winston is beautiful

  • @shelleyharris4176
    @shelleyharris4176 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing how relaxed he was he had a home before

  • @rolandsmash
    @rolandsmash 4 роки тому +65

    That weary, gentle way he approaches the cameraman for affection at the beginning of the video is heartbreaking.

  • @vaniacampbell7916
    @vaniacampbell7916 4 роки тому +221

    3:15 I love how Winston was licking your arm like thanking you for everything youd done for him, my cat always licks me after I give her food and also licks my leg after I let her under the sheets like saying "thank u" lol, she's a rescue too, my sweet little princess.

  • @user-lm8fx6kc1b
    @user-lm8fx6kc1b 2 роки тому +5

    That cat shined up like a new penny, glad you helped him

  • @estemaxon8545
    @estemaxon8545 2 роки тому +13

    I watch these videos over and over,I can't believe we still have good people out there that help these poor animals,the world needs more angels like these people that go far and beyond to save these defenceless animals, thank you guys so much for all you do,we need more like you

  • @rosemarygaeta8205
    @rosemarygaeta8205 4 роки тому +110

    I just adopted a street cat and his name is Winston. A woman in that neighborhood was poisoning the strays. He's sweet but very shy

    • @jennifercaraballo1990
      @jennifercaraballo1990 4 роки тому +8

      Rosemary Gaeta oh no 🤦🏽‍♀️ no one reported it ?

    • @rosemarygaeta8205
      @rosemarygaeta8205 4 роки тому +3

      @@jennifercaraballo1990 I'm not sure because the woman who took him in was feeding the strays. She said it was her landlord but there was no way to really prove it. They just disappeared. She was moving so she took one cat ( her new landlord would only allow one cat) i now have 4

    • @evilsharkey8954
      @evilsharkey8954 4 роки тому +6

      Jennifer Caraballo, some people poison them or (in rural areas) shoot them because of how much damage outdoor cats do to wild birds. It’s one of many reasons I keep my cat inside. I do NOT agree with their method of dealing with outdoor cats. Finding homes for the strays, fixing the ferals, and reminding people that letting cats roam outside is bad for wildlife and dangerous for the cats are way better solutions.

    • @tinyengine9523
      @tinyengine9523 4 роки тому +8

      I hope that woman ends up in jail, or gets poisoned, either works for me

    • @rosemarygaeta8205
      @rosemarygaeta8205 4 роки тому +1

      @@evilsharkey8954 my cats are indoor. 2 are my street cats. Bottle fed at about 2 weeks old and mimi was adopted at 10 yrs old from a shelter, she now 15. I'm not sure how long Winston was on the street but he's well adjusted and doesn't even go by the door. My bottle babies are now 2yrs and the 3 of them are the best of friends. They play together and sleep together

  • @IronMonkee
    @IronMonkee 4 роки тому +173

    Broke my heart to see him in the beginning, he just wanted love :(

    • @supercatsshow6421
      @supercatsshow6421 3 роки тому

      Hello there! I have a channel about cats. It seems that I release interesting content, but for some reason no one subscribes. Please help us with subscriptions!1!!!

    • @k.z8527
      @k.z8527 3 роки тому +1

      sick creatures just need love

  • @killingmachine9193
    @killingmachine9193 3 роки тому +8

    Thank you for saving the little angel!

  • @RobertManzanilla
    @RobertManzanilla 3 роки тому +2

    People who rehabilitate these unfortunate cats are Saints. THANK YOU

  • @Struckgold
    @Struckgold 4 роки тому +109

    As we say in Ireland 'it would bring a tear to a glass eye'.

  • @JR-jd3xm
    @JR-jd3xm 4 роки тому +491

    This is the kind of Happy endings that my soul needs in this moment. Thks for share this healing story.

    • @alanmartinez9225
      @alanmartinez9225 3 роки тому +1

      You need jesus

    • @catgirl_katie126fan
      @catgirl_katie126fan 3 роки тому +2

      @@alanmartinez9225 go to hell.
      religion doesn't work for everyone.
      enjoy the video and stop commenting asap plz n ty.
      - The entire Internet.

    • @absinthe4969
      @absinthe4969 3 роки тому +1

      @@alanmartinez9225 what the fuck are you talking about

    • @juf9055
      @juf9055 3 роки тому +1

      I needed it too. Winston reminds me of my cat that passed away a few weeks ago. I loved him so much. Rest in peace

    • @JR-jd3xm
      @JR-jd3xm 3 роки тому +1

      KripyKreme I'm so sorry for your lost u.u

  • @joevaughn8198
    @joevaughn8198 2 роки тому +4

    I come back to this story over and over, thanks Flatbush Cats!

  • @rosemarymonty5399
    @rosemarymonty5399 Рік тому +2

    How could people see him in such distress and not help? Thanks for saving him.

  • @lemonextract1325
    @lemonextract1325 4 роки тому +78

    i feel like street cats are the most friendly cats

    • @runvnc208
      @runvnc208 4 роки тому +20

      Depends on what kind of street cat. Born on the street, grew up on the street, could be super mean and feral forever. A pet dumped on the street, could be the sweetest, like Winston.

    • @lemonextract1325
      @lemonextract1325 4 роки тому +1

      @@runvnc208 you are so right!! the cats i come across are so sweet, i just hope that they are naturally nice rather being thrown out by their former owners :(

    • @zombiessquirrel
      @zombiessquirrel 4 роки тому +1

      I feel like most if not all pets that got dumped are way lot friendlier and show more affection than pets that never been dump before as well.

    • @daemia
      @daemia 4 роки тому +1

      They're definitely the most starved for affection, so they often are.

    • @MsAppleofhiseye
      @MsAppleofhiseye 4 роки тому

      Uhhhh, that depends lolll

  • @aidamdroos
    @aidamdroos 4 роки тому +96

    He was somebody's cat for sure...

    • @flannelkitten1947
      @flannelkitten1947 4 роки тому +8

      Thats The saddest thing

    • @tania_siebzehn
      @tania_siebzehn 4 роки тому +2

      yes , I can see a stray cat who really a stray since born than since abandoned.

    • @fatinpramudya2270
      @fatinpramudya2270 4 роки тому +1

      Yes, I agree. Its fur looks dirty n full of fleas but (if I not mistaken) Stray cat from nature has clean fur.

  • @212191581ze
    @212191581ze 3 роки тому +1

    Even sick, in the beggining, look how he was happy, with the tail up, just from getting some attention

  • @abcd1234___
    @abcd1234___ 3 роки тому +5

    Me: watched one cat video.
    UA-cam: I heard you like cats?

  • @skylervogel4541
    @skylervogel4541 4 роки тому +183

    He looked so relieved to be inside and even being held and brushed he was so content.

  • @birdie4793
    @birdie4793 4 роки тому +278

    I’m so happy that people like you exist🙏🏼

    • @tomandme5574
      @tomandme5574 4 роки тому +5

      Me too 💖🐾

    • @DarkWhiteCrow
      @DarkWhiteCrow 4 роки тому +1

      Dutchgirl There are many people like him, they just dont need to record themself for appreciation

    • @birdie4793
      @birdie4793 4 роки тому

      Honza Marek i know

    • @tomandme5574
      @tomandme5574 4 роки тому +1

      @@DarkWhiteCrow oh you are so right... but I think he shows the right way to do it... only to feed the cats like many people, he is caring that the overpopulation not get bigger and this is so important...

  • @tyreesneed
    @tyreesneed 3 роки тому +12

    neighbors said they have seen him outside for several weeks .... several weeks and nobody did anything to help it? I hate humans ... what shitty people ... thanks for saving this poor little innocent helpless scared cat!!!

  • @matthix7403
    @matthix7403 2 роки тому +3

    There's so many stray cats outside when I moved down to Mississippi. There all over my apartment complex. Even little kittens. It's crazy

  • @MrTheFox101
    @MrTheFox101 4 роки тому +918

    What you do is so inspirational. I hate that cats are out there that need help, but I love your videos. No joke, I watch them every day because they're so full of hope. I look forward to watching your videos and get excited when more are posted.
    Not in Brooklyn, but I'm beginning to learn TNR for my area! We have a few cats running around outside and your videos have made me want to do what's best for them.
    So thank you for all the hope you've given us. I look forward to seeing another cat finding the VIP life!

    • @ifeelverydead9180
      @ifeelverydead9180 4 роки тому +1

      Why do you love kaffs so much

    • @MrTheFox101
      @MrTheFox101 4 роки тому +13

      @@ifeelverydead9180 my best guess is they are normally super relaxed and make excellent chill-out partners. When I brought my cat home, she was the main living being that would hang out on the couch and relax with me. She also had a thing for knowing when my days were especially bad, cause she would be extra sweet on those days.

    • @ifeelverydead9180
      @ifeelverydead9180 4 роки тому

      @@MrTheFox101 I love kaffs and I enjoy but they are annoying sometimes

    • @MrTheFox101
      @MrTheFox101 4 роки тому +13

      @@ifeelverydead9180 oh I agree. You should hear my other cat in the mornings before breakfast. But to me, their sweetness and loving attitudes outweigh any annoyance they cause.

    • @gildaprovenzano2787
      @gildaprovenzano2787 4 роки тому +5

      Good for you!!! I started tnr in 2005 in Brooklyn. NEEDED EVERYWHERE.

  • @mirthah4035
    @mirthah4035 4 роки тому +174

    When you said “we named him Winston” I immediately started to CRY

    • @konow.
      @konow. 4 роки тому +2

      Why ?

    • @mirthah4035
      @mirthah4035 4 роки тому +12

      KonoXi he was nameless, just seen as a stray. He finally got to be named something and the name fit his little character

    • @fennyyuanita3955
      @fennyyuanita3955 4 роки тому +1

      @@mirthah4035 yep. Winston

    • @hmartinez3052
      @hmartinez3052 4 роки тому +2

      Mirtha H - I did the same in that exact part of the video

  • @gypsygirltarot2451
    @gypsygirltarot2451 Рік тому +2

    Oh my gosh, the first part of this video broke my heart…the little boy paid attention to the kitty and he immediately responded…he was so miserable and desperate! THANK YOU for helping that sweet kitty!

  • @ch9lee
    @ch9lee 3 роки тому +3

    Oh. Sweet cutie... thank you for helping him ❤️

  • @phalcon23
    @phalcon23 4 роки тому +31

    "lets just say neither of us enjoyed it..." yep.. that sums up pretty much every cat bath lol

    • @incog99skd11
      @incog99skd11 4 роки тому

      One day I got the bright idea to bathe my adult female Siamese cat. She held on to the soap dish in the tub for dear life. After much crying and Siamese wailing and many scratches on my arms we finished. She thought she had been killed. I sorta did too. She hid until she had her fur all dry and fluffed up again. Needless to say, it was our "last bath". LOL

  • @RainAngel111
    @RainAngel111 4 роки тому +91

    Wow. You can just see by how easily you got him in the carrier that he was either really lethargic or extremely trusting

    • @texanball-6478
      @texanball-6478 4 роки тому +2

      RainAngel111 he was prob both and a little desperate

  • @julieb6512
    @julieb6512 3 роки тому +16

    absolutely heartwarming! Thank you for sharing Winston's story, happily ever after 😻😻😻😻

  • @Queen-qb4jj
    @Queen-qb4jj Рік тому +1

    thanks for baby,beautiful color....cute baby😍😍😍😍😍😍thanks a lot 🤗🤗🤗

  • @heshani404
    @heshani404 4 роки тому +188

    “Nothing but the VIP life for Winston” 💙🥺

  • @tonystark1034
    @tonystark1034 4 роки тому +255

    I don't have anything to say but :
    God Bless You brother.

    • @aldyed9731
      @aldyed9731 4 роки тому +2

      So many sad condition cat out there, but i can't adopted all of them cause need so much money, now i just adopted 2 cats at home, i adore people who rescued and adopted any cats out there, God bless them :D

    • @user-im8pj3ok7v
      @user-im8pj3ok7v 4 роки тому +1

      @@aldyed9731 That's so cute omg. God bless ur golden heart❤

    • @avatheunicornwolf7989
      @avatheunicornwolf7989 4 роки тому

      Lol yes

  • @sashahera5679
    @sashahera5679 2 роки тому +1

    What a darling this tiny Vincent 💙🎶🐾🐾🎶💙💙🎶🐾🐾🎶💙💙

  • @Zamkat013
    @Zamkat013 2 роки тому +1

    Seeing this sweet kitty go from a lonely, dirty, sick boi, to a happy, healthy pampered boi makes me so happy.