Street Cat Rescue: Duke
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- Опубліковано 14 січ 2020
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I took in a big tough street cat..that never knew home life. He watched me in the garden playing with my cats and one day decided he needed that. He is now my baby...and he isn’t so tough anymore.
Just saying. Unless the cat has ever been a housecat before it is highly unlikely for an older feral cat to appreciate human company.
Adam Persson I was feeding him at the back door for three years so he grew use to me. The vet told me he could never be a house cat because he was a street fighter..but slowly over time..he watched my family interact with the other gentle cats..and he accepted our love. It does amazing things you know. He is still a grump and hates to be picked up..and I bear many scars..but we just love him.
@@cheekyoziechick - How is he with your other cats now?
NeuronalAxon it’s been four years since we took him in. He would sit in the garden and watch them..so he knew this was their home and he was the outsider, so he never tried to bully them. They accepted him because they were use to seeing him. I think he was tired of the struggle of being a street cat. Now he hates being alone and has to be near his humans all the time. I think he appreciates a loving home and food served to him.
It takes a lot of love, patience and time to help a feral cat open up, sometimes years of work. Bless your hearts for such kindness.
Aww, you can tell he's such a good boy... I will never understand how people abandon pets like this.
I’d love to adopt him, but sadly I like in Canada and cannot get even close to adopting him
Same
Simply put, people are stupid!
@@ms2189 I think it has more to do with selfishness than stupidity. Also cold-hearted. Very sad. I can't imagine how they can sleep at night.
@@rachelarmel7547 True, but I do think selfishness and cold-heartedness can be considered stupid.
I love how he refers to the cats as gentlemen 🥺
illymation .o. hi Illy!! I love ur videos🥰
Hiiii❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Me too!
Yeah!
illy!
Duke is only missing a bow tie when seating up straight. What a gentleman
Lol at the colony cats continually getting themselves trapped. They’re so helpful.
I chuckled when the first one tried to push the trap back up 😂
Yeah, Its very cool that some still can be easily trappable. Some ferals can be TNRed but later anytime they still may be in need of retrapping bc of dental issues, infections, etc
@@LadyDelSangue87 I got the cheapest Havahart trap the first time I tried to trap my now formerly feral cat. It was the collapsible one for just $20, I literally watched the cat just shove its head under the door and squeeze out. Get a good solid trap! It took me months to get another opportunity because he wouldn't go in or under a trap. I spent the time plying him with treats and eventually petting him, but get a good trap.
@cubomania3 You know a better way to get them checked by a vet, neutered and vaccinated?
@@annana6098 - lmao 😂 It'll take more than a cheap cardboard trap to keep an unwilling cat from getting out.
"Just as we suspected, there was a charming, snuggly gentlemen under that tough veneer."
I didn't think his veneer was all that tough. He seemed tame and friendly from the get-go. He didn't freak out when trapped, either. Maybe he knew it was Step 1 to getting the help he needed.
@@ewelinanajgebauer8862 I'm not sure what you mean by wooosh, but OK.
@@ewelinanajgebauer8862 OK. What matters most is we love kitties and Duke was saved. :-) One of our cats is a stray we took in about 2 years ago. He's similar to Duke in that he just showed up one day.
I just read this when he was saying it in the video.
Ewelina Najgebauer dick head
I love how the trapped colony cats are like, "Yeah, someone put this box here. I don't know it just trapped me in. Thanks for letting me out mate."
So what are their reactions when they find out that Duke got trapped and neutered?
@@synexiasaturnds727yearsago7 *oh man that username though.*
what a distinguished gentleman, look at the way he's sitting!
🧐
Yes, and his little face is so regal-looking, too!
there's something very relaxing about your cadence, music choices and general style of video making.
Was just thinking the same thing. Gentle persuasion is better than force.
@@Irene-gq4jr "you catch more bees with honey." ;-)
Low fi cats to chill to
ASMR cat rescue
It's very 'lo fi pro' looking, I agree. Great choice of music, too. Good stuff.👍
“It’s his decision to trust us”
Such a simple but powerful statement for the dynamic between humans and the animals we’re fortunate enough to interact with.
Shot in the dark but I’d happily purchase a shirt if you ever make one. Proceeds can go to your efforts and help spread the awareness of what you do and how important it is.
Sending good vibes over the internet 🙏🏻
Same, I'd love to buy merchandise!
Ah! Flatbush liked the comment! They've seen it! :D
Wobbles and Bean love the idea
Ok Don D Raper
Don your mom is calling you
Duke is such a good name for a well-mannered cat.
Watching Duke come out of his shell & eventually offering his foster mum the coveted head bump was beautiful. When I adopted my 2 they were terrified of people after being abused - the best advice the rescue centre gave me was to just let them learn to trust in their own time. Took a few months but eventually they did a complete 180 & became the sweetest, most affectionate boys. That was 12 years ago - as I’m typing this one of them is curled up on my legs, fast asleep while his brother is lying on the cushions behind my head, purring into my ear. Rescue cats every time for me ❤️❤️
The 17 dislikes are probably from the colony cats that went into the traps...
Haha
They were just like oh dammit not again
More likely they're from cat hating trolls. They do exist out there.
Thank you, honestly for justifying this for me 😂👏
Now 126. Sad.
That shot of Duke just ever so slightly leaning in, preparing for a headbutt, just completely melted my heart ❤️❤️❤️
I knowwwwww 💜
Hearts ew! 🤢🤢🤮🤮
About 0609, right? Or 0627? 0720 ish?
7:20
I burst into tears, missing my cat who does this while I'm living overseas wahhh plus the music choice was so good
Your knowledge and instinct were correct. Duke's behavior while you fostered him is proof that he once lived with people caretakers before he was homeless on the street. God bless you for rescuing him and i hope you found a wonderful Fur-ever home for him.👍❤🐱
I love how friendly the colony cats are. They understand that you aren’t going to hurt them, or send them off to a strange indoor life. When they accidentally trap themselves, they just looked at you confused, and then you let them go and they went on with their day. It’s so amazing how, despite them being technically feral, they have so much trust in you. And respect.
Really they are only semi-feral, because they do see humans a lot and humans feed them.
"And they've already had breakfast"
"We've had one, yes, but what about second breakfast?"
i understood that reference!
Cats in a nutshell
Haha! Classic LOTR! One of my favourite lines in the movie 😍
So true
And afternoon tea?
I don't know what tugs at my heartstrings more: cats who have always lived on the street and never felt human affection, or cats who once did live with people but ended up on the street. Both are awful but the latter hits me right in the gut because I can't stand the thought that someone who was supposed to be responsible for them let them down like that. Really hoping I can adopt a rescue cat someday.
I have a cat who used to be feral. She's still a bit feisty and that's ok. Whenever I see her play or try to cuddle with me I just feel my heart explode. Feral cats are difficult but sometimes you can give them a chance. It took me months to be able to pet her, but now she wants all the pets
Brooklynn Hall Feral cats are in their natures essentially wild animals and that’s the only life that they know. They they have shorter, harsher lives without human help, but aren’t missing being a pet anymore than a raccoon, a squirrel, or a bird would. Abandoned pet cats have to struggle to live in an environment that they haven’t been taught to, wondering where home is. Wondering why the people that were always there for them are no longer around. Many of them don’t survive long. And the ones that do may end up being the parents of more feral cats (cats that are raised to adulthood without human contact)
It's so sad thinking how anyone can abandon their pet. Just heartless.
Some of us didn't choose it to be like that. My kitty accidentally got out 5 months ago and I have been *desperately* searching for him ever since. I'm lost, heartsick and broken. I've done everything I can possibly think of to find my good boy. But I keep running into dead ends. I've put up posts on every lost pet website that I know exists. My local paper, the Humane Society, Craigs list and I put up fliers in my area and in small businesses that are near my house where my kitty was last seen. I cry every single day because I miss my sweet boy and I don't know what else to do. I'm scared and frightened. Because I don't know if I'll ever find him. And the not knowing is horrible as well. If something happened to him, I'll never know. How will I ever find out what happened to him? I keep praying and praying that I'll be able to find my precious Jeb.🙏💖😿
I know what you mean. Yesterday I looked out the window and saw cat tracks in 4 inches of snow and hated it. Knowing that a cat was cold and and not loved. My wife and I always say "if we had the money we would try to say as many cats as possible". So far we have eight fur babies.
Anyone see the scar on the bridge of Duke's nose? Definitely been in some fights, poor guy. Glad he's with people who love him.
"This gentleman showed up at one of our colonies " I cannot. That was so cute.
Your channel encouraged me to donate $400 to a feline shelter
Good work!
@AlexanderPlatzBerlin I actually adopted 2 kittens for a week and they costed me $100 each and $150 for their stuff. Donated $25 when I adopted and $25 when I returned. The shelter workers weren’t too happy with me even tho I lost $400+ and took care of two cats for them for a week😔
Biniam Gaming it doesn’t matter if the shelter workers aren’t happy. The thing that matters is that you donated 400$ to a shelter, that’s wonderful ❤️
@Altijd Melle Thanks. I would have kept them, but it’s hard to take care of them when I have work and school. Also I may leave the country once a year. Didn’t think about that before I adopted
Biniam Gaming ah well u know for next time. It’s a long term commitment
All these cats walking on the street is sad
His sad little face in the trap just killed me.
@Sara Allison Did anybody say otherwise?
@Sara Allison I feel more sorry for the cats ....#sorrynotsorry
Gin Marie 👏
Sara Allison there’s always that one person
Had to pause this video, cuddle my cat and tell him I'll never ever leave him alone on the street 💔
same here its heart breaking to see these videos and wonder why ?
God bless you
❤️🐈
Kudos to Flatbush Cats, the foster parents (takes REAL strength to let go like that) and the fur-ever parents for saving Duke's life.
Oh Duke is such a handsome cat, his little pink nose.
...and the white tip on his tail! :-)
I love that they called him a gentleman
@@dragonsember Yes, me too! That was so cute.
@@dragonsember It's sad to think he was abandoned. He was definitely someone's cat but the fact he wasn't neutered shows negligence. I'd like to think he just got lost, but I'm afraid he was abandoned. Fortunately, he found his way to Flatbush Cats and was saved.
@@1940limited it's heartbreaking. I can't imagine my cat struggling and getting sick on the streets.
My cat Maple was a street cat! I drove two hours to get her after seeing her mangy little self posted up on a rummage sale site by a concerned woman who lived near her. I found out she was diabetic less than 6 months later and I'm genuinely so happy that I decided to rescue her on impulse; she would have died cold and alone out there and now she's going to live a long happy life with the medication, warmth, food, and love she needs.
"They get to relax, to be silly, to be part of a family." Really, cats just need what people need.
So true!
I wish NYC (or the state) would recognize the socioeconomic benefits of funding TNR and fostering efforts. This would likely attract more people to get involved in saving lives.
can you help spread the word and info
And getting ahead of the problem instead of settling for routinely killing more and more companion animals. They'll just keep showing up until grown adults realize it's cruel to let kittens be born into a world were there's not enough people to love and feed them.
Nah they are more worried about blowing thousands if not millions of dollars the welfare leaches and the dope heads who will never change. Those people can fend for themselves, these poor creatures of God in the terrible streets can't not against the elements and evil humans. Things like this would be much more of a beneficial and better use of money.
Crazy Mixture how about more people get their pets fixed also and stop dumping them. That would also reduce the problem somewhat too.
@@crazymixture57 you're a sad human. believing the worst of other people and that they can't change. people like you are why we are fighting so hard for medicare for all. you think these people don't deserve help when/if they need it. sad.
When you called Duke "This gentleman" I almost started to cry. He sits in such a dignified way!
@@malikabdullah1553 what
@@Dantee985 sorry please forgive me please sorry.
@@Dantee985 yo what he say?
He does. It's adorable. Like he has such good posture. Poor guy
He is quite the gentleman!!
Duke is a beautiful boy. Thank you for the work you are doing
Duke is such a beautiful cat! Thanks for helping him. I'm proud to donate to this organization.
Thank you 🙏
"He seemed unsure how to interact with the other cats."
Know that feeling.
It feels like all the other cats are part of some club i don't know about
Are you also a Cat?
wait your a cat
Yes I am a cat
feeling lucky I can retract my claws
As soon as he got inside, away from the other cats, he seemed to relax so much! Even at the vet, he seemed calmer than expected. He was definitely someone's pet before.
Poor duke.. obviously needed to be in a home. So sad. Thank you for helping them. It’s not easy.
I hope Duke is having a great day today! 😭😭😭
The 'new cat on my block' from three years ago is watching me from the hallway. He was dumped in my area, a declawed and neutered house cat. Into a rural area of SW Wisconsin. In winter.
Thank God you found him..😸
Same here! Poor baby! I know that area (being Madison born). My boy was dumped by his mistress on the porch of the guy who is human slave to his brother and sister. B🤬 dumped him, in his carrier, on J’s porch and texted “If you don’t want him to freeze, you’d better bring him in.” J was at work where he’s a sous chef in a downtown hotel. Fortunately he got home before kitty froze, but he was really cold. B🤬 had never bothered to get him fixed or get shots, so J had to. He’d hoped that my boy fit back in with his litter mate brother and sister, but his fuzz bro wasn’t having it. We ended getting him on Mother’s Day because J, a friend of our daughter, just couldn’t deal with fuzz bro being such an ass and my boy having to live in only a tiny bedroom.
Nowadays he gets to go outside to play in snow, but only in his cat jacket on his leash, and only for short periods when it’s cold. There’s a special place in hell for people like his former mistress.
So glad you found him. You don't dump a declawed cat. (You shouldn't declaw cats outside of rare medical necessities, but still).
Declawing is barbaric, equivalent to having the first joint of all your fingers amputated. Anyone who would mutilate an animal like that should never be allowed to keep any. So glad you found him and gave him the home he deserves.
Ever considered getting him inside with u ?
"Excuse me human, this "book" cannot possibly be as interesting as petting me!"
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A "a biological urge to mate", oh Duke, I know about this all to well buddy. Gets us all into trouble sometimes
This is how I become the crazy cat lady, no lie.
Like the Simpsons one? 😂
Me too
The world needs more crazy cat ladies.
Jeff Aller Well to be honest I’m already crazy 🤫 I have always gotten my cats from outside but I haven’t been fortunate enough lately to find a new best friend.
@@TnJ1814 I hope you find one. If I see an outdoor cat I would give it a home.
I love how he demanded the head boop while she read
"this gentleman-"
im already crying
Duke is cute,& a great housecat!! I see he's totally comfortable in your home! People like you are my Hereros!!!
Such a sweet boy . How can people just toss away their pets ?
I don't think it's an easy choice for the owners.. It would haunt me all my life, but sometimes you end up down the road with choices you would rather not make at all. I feel for them, too. I hope there are initiatives to help people struggling caring for their pets.
Sometimes people just have to. Its a hard thing to know but it's the truth
Sometimes people become too old, too Ill, or just die. Partners or families may dump pets, sorry to say.
How can people automatically assume all stray cats are abandoned?
There are definitely people who straight up abandon their cats and toss them away. But its not always the case. Was in a bad car accident years ago, our cat got out. Never found any sign of blood or anything for the cat, but we never found him despite looking for him every time we came back to the area (was quite a ways from where we were staying). But we hoped he found a good home because Piorrot was awesome.
Other cats, like kittens are sometimes dumped off because they aren't wanted. Or sometimes a cat will run away. But no matter the cause, they all deserve a chance and a home.
I just took in another female cat from around the apts where I live. Someone moved out and left her behind. We have a lady who cares for the cat colony here; she was happy to see me take in Holly (named her that because it was Christmas time when I got her. She makes 6 female cats in my home. She fit in straight away. I get her spay on the 22nd of this month. Im trying very hard to only "foster" her and find her a home, but it gets harder to give her up each passing day, lol.
i know what you mean....im failure at fostering....luckily I have one big male that makes a stink when I let the new cat into the house...so I make me take them to rescue centers instead
I just hate people, who move out and leave their animals behind. They disgust me. Hope Karma gets them, and one day they will be left behind and lonely.
You've got to be able to give up some, at least - save you become Crazy Cat Lady, rather than a committed enthusiast.
lulu I hope the same thing. And that they are full of disease. How the hell anyone can be that cruel blows my mind
I cried so much when he headbutted her while she was reading. Such a beautiful moment. I adopted my cat 3 years ago and she's the light of my life.
Ok that foster mom is almost as adorable as sweet Duke!!! God bless all of you who give your time, homes, and money to these small creatures. May you be blessed 10 fold in return! B
One rainy night early December of last year I went to go put gas in my car. At the gas station I heard the ugliest cat cry I ever heard. At a car near me was a cute tiny orange tabby. He was shaking (I assumed by the cold) and I felt bad for him so I placed him in my car and put the heater on for a bit. He was dirty and smelled like piss all over. So I decided to take him home just for the night until the rain was over. Now he's the family cat. We take him for walks and he loves attention. I still don't have enough money to neuter/vaccinate him, but I'm waiting for the chance. I also want to register him! Watching these videos always make me think of my new cat :) (also now that he's chubby I realize he's full grown. He was just too skinny back then)
Edit: He is neutered, everyone. Lol
Contact the SPCA or animal shelter(s)/rescuers in your area. They might be able to help with free castration or at a modest cost for low-income people. You can also try to find a benefactor on FB or do a GoFundMe. Thank you for having offered him a home.
Thank you SO MUCH for rescuing the baby:) i love people like you!!
@Countess of Groan lmao not asking for money. This video just reminded me of my cat. I was able to save enough money to neuter him though. :)
🙏♥️
@@katfigtree Is that your cat in profile picture? If so, he is really adorable, reminds me of my orange tabby.
If these wee street cats could talk they'd have the most interesting stories.
Many tall tails.
at 7:17 I can't decide who's prettier-- the cat, the person, or their beautiful relationship
The relationship, def.
These ladies and gentlemen look very dapperly dressed in their furry coats especially Duke. Thanks Flatbush Cats for the amazing work you do :-)
_"Feral cats are completely unsocialiazed and would avoid any contact with people"_ Yep, I just find out that I'm a feral cat
Interestingly enough, the same really does apply to people. Those of us who shun social contact tend to lose the ability to even participate in normal human social behaviors. Use it or lose it really does apply.
Me too.
This is quite the *underrated comment*
@@mmmCrunchyy Don't invite me to any parties. If I do bother to show up, I'll just drink all the free booze and hang out with your pets.
@@KhronicD HA. Well jokes on you! I don't have a pet!
I can't believe people abandon their pets. I could never ever do that to my kitties. How do people live with themselves?!
Easy they have children
MsB inSYDNEY it’s very possible that people just come across hard times and don’t know what else to do
They're pieces of shit
@@rihannathompson8993 That is bullshit... if you come on hard times, there are plenty of places like cat/dog rescues that will take them and no kill shelters that will take them no questions asked and re-home them. There is absolutely no excuse for abandoning a pet. I can't believe you would even come up with such an excuse. People with kids come on hard times so often but do they put them out on the street???
@@MsBAustralia i don't think they meant it as an excuse. it _is_ incredibly stupid that someone would just set their cat free instead of surrendering it to a shelter or adopting it out, but just because it's wrong doesn't mean people don't do it, unfortunately.
What a handsome young man! so glad y’all helped him out he definitely needed some love
I love when they surrender...and then demand your love.
surrender for our love i agree with u
Duke: ask for cuddles
My eyes: *TEARS, GO, GO, GO! THIS IS NOT A TRAINING, NOT A TRAINING!!!*
Isa Santos, I started bawling. That lean in for a head butt did me in. What a sweet boy!
That head boop is so sweet at 7:21 🥰
The one at 12:32 is better
@@epicrabid1857 - But the video is only 9 minutes long?
NeuronalAxon r/woosh
@@harrisonb67 - Indeed. I still don't get it.
When you let the colony cat out I instinctively said for the cat, "Thanks dad."
Thanks for all your love support
I would never abandon Jack-jack (my cat), he's been a big help to lessening my depression and loneliness
Lol get em some catnip and watch em go man
animals have such selflessness and good hearts...they are angels
Yes!!! I owe my two kitties so much for helping me as a person.💗 I don’t understand people who abandon the animals in their lives.... I will NEVER understand it at all.
that's so sweet!! i hope u and jack jack are doing well
@@thesummerland6165 They really are. My ducks have a way of knowing when I'm upset, my imprinted boy Wobbles runs to me at the sound of me crying, quacking up a storm until I pick him up, where he'll snuggle with me until the tears subside. He'll even nibble my cheeks, trying to get rid of them.
It's amazing. Even though animaIs cannot cry, and have no concept of what emotional crying is, they still understand what human tears signify and want to make it go away. I love my furkids and featherpuppies so, so much. 💜
Duke really is majestic looks like a beautiful statue. When he stands still but he does look like he’s been through alot
What a good buddy. Good job Duke! Congratulations.
"he's here due to a biological urge to mate, and it's pretty clear he doesn't have anywhere else to go" me too bro...me too...
StevieTheSpring Imao
Steviethespring LMAO
LMAO
yes I felt that too.
this is why spaying/neutering is so important, and some people don’t understand that. if you really can’t spay/neuter your cat then you really shouldn’t let them outside
Agreed.
Yeah
Ya? Who gives u the right to control their lives exactly? Would u like to live gender-less? Heck, even rapists or serial rapists don't get neutered which they most definitely should be. Y can't there simply be a procedure like vasectomy/tubectomy for pets? This neutering thing enrages me so much everytime!
sahin “Pets don’t have any concept of sexual identity or ego. Neutering will not change a pet’s basic personality.”
from: www.arlboston.org/spay-and-neuter-myths-debunked/
Another thing to add, *DO NOT* compare pet neutering/spaying to godamn *rapists* . Spaying/Neutering is a means to control the over population of stray cats, and something to *prevent* more cats becoming strays. Rapists, have no correlation to this subject. I don’t know what you’re trying to say, but it sure sounds like BS. Of course, you’re free to have your opinion, but don’t try to bring in another topic that has nothing to do with this current topic; which is the overpopulation of cats, that some unfortunately end up as strays. What they’re trying to do is bring awareness to the issue.
@@sahin5051 Animals ≠ people, dumbass. They don't realize their nuts are gone. It literally prevents uterine and testicular cancer, and obviously, stops more unwanted animals being born. I really, REALLY hope you don't have any pets.
My friend feeds approximately 300 feral cats in a 7 mile radius of where she used to live. I help feed 80 of them, or 16 colonies, one or two nights a week. Ugh and here comes kitten season. I don’t have the energy anymore to help trap. But have been waiting months now for reservations in a Feral Cat Coalition clinic. It is imperative to get them fixed. I’ve been looking after Ferals and doing TNR now for 15 years. These are very inspiring videos of what the younger generation is doing for street cats. Thank you, Flatbush Cats.
This guy has the most soothing voice. I found myself having this in the background while I did other things.
He is such a good natured cat how anyone could abandon a guy with this sweet of a personality is beyond me, thank goodness for people with kind hearts
I agree with you and he such good boy. ❤❤❤🐱
maybe he get lost... but unfortunately many soulless abandon them in the lonely and cold streets
Maybe he started to “spray” as unneutered males do.
@james drake u still can find people to adopt them or give them to an animal shelter so no, *there is absolutely NO REASON to abandon a cat*
Maybe he unintentionally strayed away from his home. I'd like to think that was the case.
Thank you for your kindness to Duke and all the work you do for local cats. Duke is a sweet soul.
Helping cats are so precious. Love your video. Thank you for your kindness.👌👌👌👌👌🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰💕💕💕💕💕🐾🐾🐾🥰🐾🐾
I'm so sad someone might have abandoned this gentleman, although he is happy now you could see how hurt he was from being left behind, he was so cautious of everything, not asking for food, trying to stay away from trouble. Poor baby lost all his confidence, glad he regained it. Thank you guys for helping this lil gentleman
The way he leaned into her at 7:22 made my heart go 🥺🥺🥺
That is as close to pure love as you'll ever find.
That slowww headbutt while she was reading? I awwwwed out loud.
3:38 lol ive never seen a cat so blase about being suddenly trapped in a cage... then he just casually did the old roll and scratch, then just moseyed on out once the door was opened. What a cool cat lol!
The rare chill colony cat in it's natural habitat, someone's porch. "Arg the trap got me again" lol. Notice how well fed he looks
I like how he just rolled over and was like ahhhh damnit as he gave up lol
@@phz7107 i also like how he stare at him as if saying "hey human time to release me ya" with chilled body language and causually walk off after. .
Thank you lovely people!! You make the world a better place.xx
God bless Duke, i hope he went to a loving family, he deserves to be loved x
so happy to see Duke being his real self, relaxing and loving. shame on those who dump their pets on street.
Pretty sure that's how I ended up with mine. She showed up refused to leave and I had 3 extra kittens a month later. She is good around people so not sure if she was abandoned or a house cat that just got lost. Have had her since 2012 and no way would I let her freely roam . Plus she has a defective purr switch that is stuck in the on position! When time for a weekend snooze I grab her and put her on my chest . 10 minutes and sleeping. Not even when she wakes me up at a really stupid time so she can get comfortable to sleep I get annoyed for maybe 15 seconds. She purrs all is forgiven and back to sleep!😺
Love what you do , Love the calm narration and your voice and also love the music. Uplifts me to see the cats being treated with kindness and respect. Thank you.
He does have such a soothing voice which matches his kind demeanor.
What a sweet cat.
Thank you for caring for these street cats. I recently adopted a 3 year old male from a shelter. He was found on the streets, skinny, abused by people, bleeding injured front paw, cat fight scratches and scared. He was treated for his wounds, wormed,neutered and ready for a new home, and when I saw him looking sad and miserable in that cage I decided right then he was coming home with me. One year on Smoky is a playful loving cat weighing 7.5 kilograms ( about 16 pounds). He loves to help mom make the bed, and zoom around the house chasing shadows. 👍😀🇦🇺
I got a second then a third cat to share my home with because of this channel. I can afford to care for them and I have the space so why not. Looking at what goes on down in big cities it quite disheartening. Thanks for caring for another little guy.
I have 4 cats I took in... they all get along
@@reference2me Yes, so do mine. The latest addition, a 4 month old, integrated with the other 2 in just 2 weeks. We're one big happy family and I'm an honorary cat that gets to be groomed in the morning by the little one before her breakfast :-)
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I have four cats too! All of ours are rescues. Our oldest boy, Saffy, was born to a feral mother near my Pop’s property. My 26 year old sister was 9 at the time, so he gave him to her as a gift (which isn’t a smart or good thing to do, but my family quickly got attached to him). He is currently 17 years old, and is so sweet. My next cat, Geanie, was a kitten, and had always been a stray her whole life. My mum and sister had tried to feed her and capture her multiple times but with no luck. Apparently, my mum had taken me outside (I was less than a year old at the time), and she came running up to my mum, and started licking me. Till this day, she is still really close to me. ever since then she has been apart of my family. Our next cat, Kitty (the cat in my profile picture), and her sister Frankie, were born to a feral mother. However, they were rescued and taken to a shelter. Frankie was already adopted by the time we got there, so we adopted Kitty. She is so sweet and cute. And my final cat, Blizzard (I have a montage of her on my channel), was a stray living under our neighbour’s house. She is a ragdoll, so it’s really weird that she was a stray. We’re not quite sure what her story is, but she was already spayed when we rescued her, so we believe she abandoned, because we put up multiple missing pet ads on websites. She was only a year old at the time, and it’s taken us quite a while to make her feel comfortable, but now she is perfectly happy and content being part of the family.
I took in a stray and feed the other 2 who show up..It would be so wonderful to have pets..cats are my favourite.
Love seeing a shy frightened cat turn into a cuddly silly one. He's very handsome ❤😻
Aw I’m so happy for Mr Duke ❤️he’s adorable 🥰 I wish all the stray cats could be rescued x
These videos are a salve to my hurting, depressed soul right now. Thank you.
What a love bug- thank you for getting him off the streets
duke definitely used to be a house cat, look at those sweet eyes :(
What I don't wanna look at is that dog filter
@@averageemogirl why are you shitting on the people who use them? it makes them happy. i just really really really don't like dog filters.
@@averageemogirl you sounded like a cringier know it all lmao
I have three rescued cats from the streets, they are the joy of my life.
Duke is very polite, well-behaved, respectful of other's space, and he strikes graceful poses. He is indeed a gentleman.
Such a sweet boy. So glad you got him the care he needed. Must be difficult for the fosters to see him go.
When I lived at home with my parents, I was in an area with abandoned and neglected cats. Had one who sheepishly showed up on my doorstep one cold, winters evening meowing for some dinner......a few years later and he practically owned the place! Underneath a tough veneer can be a big softy just wanting some love and a bowl of nosh, just like Duke.
We have 6 cats. One of them showed up in our yard in the Spring about 3 years ago and hung around the house all summer, moving into our wood shed. Now he lives inside with us and is one of the best cats we ever had. He's shown no interest in going outside again. He loves being an indoor cat.
Thanks for caring guys. You make the world a better place.
Nothing can be more deceptively cruel for a cat or dog than to make them your pet, part of your home and then one day just set them out on the street or in a field or forest. TNR PLEASE!!! Free up those shelters with loving, caring homes. No one wants to be abandoned or deceived. 😿✌️🐾❤
My goodness what a wonderful thing you do for these poor cats, thankyou so much, from England xxx
I LOVE CATS !!!!!! I rescued my feline son from the street !! :)
Whomever that foster is, is gorgeous! Thank you mama for caring for the loves!
Duke is such a charmer. It was so heartwarming to see him open up and be himself again.
Thank You and God Bless you for helping these cats and Swell Duke. My Last 4 Cats were all rescued by me Including the One I have Now. My One Midnight lived for 19 years and was a great joy to me.
I fall in love with every cat I see :( so happy that you’ve taken this mission on, you’re awesome!!
Only at 5:23 and already ugly crying of happy tears. I love him so much😭
❤ i live thousands of miles away but thank u for every kindness you show ❤
Thank you for your videos. I'm new to rescuing and living with a cat.
I love what you guys do. Thank you for sharing.