i adopted a cat. (nyc vlog)
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- Опубліковано 2 гру 2022
- i adopted my perfect cat, bennett this week and this is his story :)
happy 12 days of christmas day 2! i have been wanting a cat forever and finally decided to take the leap and adopt one from a local animal rescue. i am so happy! watch my journey of adopting him and bringing him home to my apartment in this nyc vlog.
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You'll KNOW he's happy when he walks around with his tail STRAIGHT UP IN THE AIR with a little crook at the end (like a question mark) -- that's CAT for " life is good"!!!
Cats are nocturnal. You may never be able to get Bennett to sleep through the night, but it should get better as he gets older. When he talks to you be sure to talk back - meow back!! He’s beautiful. I can’t imagine life without a pet!
i have been meowing to him all week 😂
If you play with him and tire him out before bed he should sleep with you.
All of mine and families cats have slept through the night. As kittens yes they will be hyper at night and morning. Play with them a lot before bed and they should sleep most or all night. And as they get older it will be better
@@country18lover Yep, exactly! : ) Play, physically play with him an hour before bedtime and your adorable cat Bennet will sleep, likely through the night🐈😺!
Cats aren’t nocturnal. They’re more active during dusk and dawn (hunting times) play with your cat to tire them out.
Bennett is beautiful. And he has a great name. Nothing is better than a cat. Congrats.
People think cats dont care about us. I took in a stray adult that was hanging around where I worked, and one night I just took her home. I could not have asked for a better cat! Rescues know when they've been saved. You should have a good friend for years to come!👍
Thank you for speaking up about the over crowding and the dire situations that cats and dogs are in. Thank you for adopting Bennett. He looks like he is settling in and adjusting to his new home. I can tell you two are going to be best friends.
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You are so nice 👍🙂
Had to pause at only 3 minutes and 35 seconds into the video to say how incredibly lucky Bennett is to have you! Watching you unbox all the kitty supplies and show that finished cat tree made me a little misty-eyed. I am a regular volunteer at a local cat shelter where I live, and I wish for wonderful people like you to adopt all the cats! You are going to be a great cat mom.
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Thank you for being so willing to help!! You have a big heart. You are so appreciated and loved, even from across the screen right now. I hope you are doing well yourself. :)
Bennett is precious. You’re going to make a great momma.🐈⬛😻
Congratulations on adopting Bennett! He's adorable! Thank you for speaking about the shelters and how overcrowded they are. I work in dog rescue in TN and its never ending at the animals that need a safe and loving home. The rewards outweigh the sleepless nights and all the money spent.
Gorgeous. I adopt old cats, adopting is the right thing to do. Bennett is adorable 🥰
Thank you for mentioning NYC ACC! Adopted both of my sweet baby cats from there - Meeko and Bay! They are always in need of help, whether it be donations or fostering! Also, as a new cat mom, make sure to google common things that are toxic to cats, such as plants and cleaners, etc. I was shocked to find out how many things can be dangerous to our babies, especially flowers!! Love to you and Bennett!!
i was happy that i don't own any plants 😂 less to worry about hahah
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Have you thought of giving Bennett a companion?
Bennett is such a lovely boy 💕 As someone that volunteers at a cat rescue shelter thank you for adopting rather than buying from a breeder.
I knew it! He's beautiful and nothing like a cat as a companion. ❤
He’s so cute!!! And thank you for promoting adoption!!! I’ve adopted all my cats from rescues ❤️
The FIRST thing you need to know--- is YOU don't "have a cat"-- the CAT chooses YOU.. and the apartment/house or whatever BELONGS to him/her- and they just ALLOW you to live there.... and you'll LOVE EVERY MINUTE OF it.. Your heart will NEVER be empty again--
I love this! I'm a cat mama of 4 cats, 3 males, and 1 female. I didn't get them from the shelter but I kind of rescued two from an elderly friend as kittens and the other 2 followed my son home this past July, they were about 9 weeks old, at least that's what the vet told me. I commend you. I'm thinking about adopting a senior cat because it's hard to place them in homes. Thanks for this lovely video, he's adorable!
What a handsome little fella! He is absolutely adorable! I can see why you've fallen in love with him. The story of Bennett goes so well with your story that I know he is a totally meant to be your cat.
He is a handsome cat indeed
Congrats!!! I can’t recommend Jackson Galaxy’s yt channel enough for all thing cat. He has a whole video on how to get your cat on your schedule.
thank you for this! i looked him up and his videos have been so helpful!
Congratulations on adopting Bennett!!! He’s precious and you already have great Mom instincts 💕
Whole fam literally obsessed! Welcome home handsome beautiful Bennett CONGRATULATIONS. Your notes on adopting are so completely lovely Thank you wonderful Alexis
Bennett 😍😍😍
Best advice for getting them to be calmer during the night is to not give attention when they try to wake you up. But to be honest your nights of uninterrupted sleep are probably gone.
Thank you for giving him a home! I adopted my boy about a year and half ago and it was the best thing I’ve ever done.
that is true! My little princess always comes to say "hello" around 3-4am every night. But, I have to go to the bathroom at night anyway so I give her a treat and pet her and then she goes back to bed.
Awww he's such a cutie. Having a pet on ur own is a big change!! You both will be best buds very soon.
He is gorgeous! Cat motherhood is amazing and I know you two will be so happy together.
Hello Alexis,
Oh my Bennett is so adorable ! It’s awesome you’re giving him a forever home. You bought him so many Nice welcoming items to help him feel comfortable in his new home. How kind.
If you Play with Bennett and keep him active and awake during the day he “might” sleep better at night, but cats are nocturnal for the most part, especially young ones.
Also if you rub catnip on his bed or scratching post/tree he might like it much more. Once you get to know Bennett more, you’ll be able to find out what his favorite toys some cats like a string toy, that you could play with them some cats like those toys that they chase around with a ball in the circle. That he can keep himself entertained that are motorized too🤷♀️
You are doing a WONDERFUL job as a cat mom ❤️ Bennett and you will be best buddies 💕
thank you for the tips!! he is loving his string toy!
I love that you said you were going to cry when you were looking at your kitty at the adoption place. It means you have a big momma heart. Thank you for rescuing!!
YAY!!!! I felt just like this when I brought my puppy Chester home ( never had a puppy til him). He is sooo beautiful and you are already a great cat mom !!
I am so happy for you. I adopted my beloved dog Zola when I was 27 and she changed my life completely for the better. There I just nothing better than the love you will receive. ❤. Bennett is absolutely precious!
Bennett is so precious!! Congratulations 🎉💖🥰 they are very curious and mischievous but I love them!!
WHAT A HANDSOME BOY!!! ❤️ What a great job adopting him! ☺️ ❤️
Awww, congrats on Bennett! I adopted a cat from an independent rescue in NYC last year and she is the best (she's sitting in my lap right now as I watch this video!). I'd love to adopt or foster more cats, but I just don't have the space. I imagine a lot of people are in that situation, and that makes it harder on the shelters here. Thanks for raising awareness about how rough it is right now.
Congrats on adopting! Bennett is still pretty young so playing before bedtime will help tire him out a bit. When I adopted my kitty last year it was very overwhelming, but it just takes time to develop a routine. Also, I suggest moving the cat tree near the window so he can bird/people watch. Congrats again, can't wait to see more of you both.
Awe great story behind Bennett and how he was meant to be yours - congratulations 🎉 on being a cat mom! He’s very sweet! ❤
he is SO cute. you're gonna be the best cat mama- good luck and congrats!
He's a Handsome little guy.. he's not shy so much as being CAREFUL-- remember- it's NEW to him.. He looks like my BOOGER..
Aww Bennett, he's your baby now ❤️ The Christmas pickle is so cute 😂
Congratulations! Getting a cat can be both exiting and scary, especially if it’s your first pet. I promise it will get easier, I hope your journey with Bennet will be great.
So happy for you🎉❤. I got my cat 2 years ago and I tell him everyday that I can’t believe we live together ❤😂 he is the best thing that has ever happened to me
Oh man this takes me back to when I adopted my cat while living in my studio apartment 😂 the night zoomies! She did that for a few nights but started to get comfy and calm down ❤
14:39 lol 😂 I didn’t know cats did the zommies. Mine started doing them too
Thank you for adopting!. Bennett is precious. Try moving the cat tree near the window & I guarantee he'll start using it. Cats love to look outside and lay in the sun.
Also, he will settle down at night, eventually, he's still young. You're going to make a great mom.
Congratulations! :) Bennett is so cute! You'll have so much fun together.
Aww he is so cute.
So glad u found him.
We have 3.
They give us so much joy
He is so handsome! Enjoy your sweet little guy! Such a great gift for you both!
Oh my goodness he looks exactly like my 2 year old Chrundle (Thunder officially). He is a kitty from the Bronx and he is EXTREMELY scared of strangers but he warmed up to me so quickly when I moved in. He’s also (sometimes frustratingly) curious and EXPRESSSIVE. He is the most vocal cat I’ve ever met and is super affectionate as well (with me and my gf). If he’s grown up to be anything like my boy you are a very lucky cat owner, but you have to make sure to give him good stimulation every day (I’m sorry for the nighttime meows in that case)
I am going to buy a cat Friday and idk what will happen I am nervous
Bennett is the cutest! I’m so happy for you. I’m moving in January and was already planning to adopt a cat, this is another sign that now is the perfect time ❤
do it!!!
Great job Alexis. It breaks my heart so many animals need a home, but your video was refreshing. Congrats again.
Bennet is SOOO BEAUTIFUL OMG! so happy you rescued him 🥰🥰
I’ve had 2 older cats in the past and have a 1 year old cat right now that is much more energetic during the night than my pass ones. a good tip is to put the cat tree near the window, they love seating on high places looking through the window, it helped my cat calming down during the night. i’ve also found it helpful to play a ton with him before bed and wearing him out so he can be calmer when i go to sleep. I hope these help ❤️
Ahhhh this makes me so happy!! I found your videos about a month ago and binged SO MANY (especially your moving / redoing you apartment videos) as I was going through the process of packing up and moving to a studio apartment. I’ve taken so much inspiration from you as I’ve been setting up my new spot. Also I have a little cat and I could not be more happy that you’ve adopted a fur baby! Thanks for documenting the process! ♥️
thank you for being here and watching! i hope your studio apartment is coming together nicely!
Omg Bennett is adorable! Literally made me tear up. So happy for you! I have 3 kitties, Nikki, Tanner and Thor. Crazy but the best!
Congratulations to both of you, Bennet is a beautiful cat and has such a cute face : )!🐾🐾
Congrats on adopting Bennett! My cat, Isabelle, lived to be 20 years old and was a wonderful companion! Hopefully you’ll have at least that many years and more with Bennett.
New to your channel, thanks for adopting your cat. I love the story behind his name.
Yay! So happy for you and Bennett!
Cats are life. I can’t imagine a life without cat . ❤
What a gorgeous cat! You are a real sweetheart with a loving heart.
I was watching one of your videos on friday and I literally thought “she should adopt a cat” and you did like omg i’m out there manifesting things ♥️ he’s so cute!!
Congratulations! So glad you adopted. And, love how Bennett matches your kitchen floor :). I was GOING to ask you if he was found on Bennett Ave or Park~ As someone who runs a small dog rescue, I appreciate your patience with Bennett and your instincts are all spot on!!! He is a lucky boy!
What a beauty Bennett is!!! Congrats!
Bennett is very lucky! Also, congrats on the 20K!
Your awesome girl...Just relax it will get better everyday ❤
Bennett is so cute. I have two fur babies. 2 rescue cats. I love them. Looking forward to seen more videos with Bennett.
Thank you for adopting a rescue rather than buying!! Makes this rescuer/foster pawrent very happy
Bennett is adorable and I can see how loved he is already! I am fostering an 11 year old black cat called Soppy. He’s a very large cat and also overweight but is gradually getting slimmer. His young owner had to give him up due to housing issues and I give him regular updates. I have had a cat most of my life but not for the last few years and I’m really enjoying it.
clicked on the video right away!! im so happy for you
Oh look at him! 😍 He looks so content in his new home
he's so handsome! love his name and your personal connection. for sleeping through the night, it gets better as they get older. but for our cats, our best way to remedy the night action was to give them their last food serving before we went to bed. often cats sleep after they eat so it's been a helpful trick for us. but our one cat still wakes up at 4 or 5 in the morning and causes ruckus either way
You are so adorable right now, you look just like an expecting parent getting ready for the newborn. Really adorable. I can see you going goo goo, gaa gaa about Bennett. Lol
Seriously made me cry!!! I have 3 cats all related I rescued as baby kittens they are the best!!! Thank you for using platform to share how important it is to rescue… I just lost my dog 2 months ago after 15 years and my heart is completely broken… I would love to be able to foster I think that would help me heal ❤❤❤❤
He seems like such a good boy.
Wow if that all happened within just a few days then I think the fosters and you did a super good job at socializing him. Heartwarming and reminds me of getting my first cat. Spend a week shopping for random stuff like there was a baby coming. From what I saw it looks like you and Bennet are really hitting it off and that'ws awesome!
Aww he is gorgeous! His eyes match your couch ✨
omg they do!
Oh my god Bennett is so cute 😭😭 congrats ❤
he is in good hands thank you
Awe, Bennett suits him! He is cute and you are becoming a great cat Mom. He will acclimate to your sleeping schedule. It takes time. Hold him and give him kisses so he gets used to it! 💙🐾
OMG!!! This is awesome! I love cats. Bennett is purrfect!
I'm ready for a bennet update ❤
At 6:58 Bennett gave you the cat 'blink'. It's how kitties say 'we're cool'.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! 🥰
So happy for your Alexis ❣My boyfriend and I got a cat in April this year and she is everything. Bennet will bring you so much joy. The wakeups in the middle of the night and early morning are so worth it. As for tips... he will eventually calm down during the night as he gets used to the place. Our cat was the same when we first got her but we don't have that problem now. She still wakes pretty earlier and wants to play late but that's pretty normal for cats. Congrats xx
he already is a lot calmer as he has started settling in!
you doubting your self is a very healthy sign..youll be great for Bennett
He’s so pretty!!
Bennett is so handsome! This video made me smile.
He's so adorable 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Also as for the cat, you could get him a crate since you live in a studio or whatever. Train him to see it as his bed and you can put a blanket over it so it'll be dark enough for him to feel safe, warm, and ready to sleep.
I do it with my 2 kitties ONLY when they're being too rambunctious when I'm trying to sleep.
So precious!
Bennett is so cute! I am actually adopting a cat as well! He looks so much like Bennett I am happy to be adopting him from the shelter. Thank you for sharing the importance of shelters and they really need our help. When I was at shelter where my cat was at I was just sad as to how many animals are there I wanna take them all
congrats on getting your cat!
Congratulations . Bennett is adorable
That great you got yourself a cat I am proud of you you take care of the cat
I love his white sortah eyebrows💖. Bennett is super adorable. Young cats are pretty rowdy at night for awhile🫣.
Good on you! I have 2 cats that someone needed to rehome and they love their human and talking to their human and...the best cats I've ever had!
I’ve had cats in my life for 60 years. I learned to speak cat early, it really helps to put a new cat at ease. They understand the slow blink, a happy face, excitement and discipline - frowning. They are also put off by staring, unless it is during a game. Showing love receives love in return.
Congratulations new mama, now time for me to go and find out how things are going.
All the best for your future.
PS. You wearing glasses really, really well.
Congratulations!!! ❤🎉
Adorable 💕 I've had my cat nearly 5 years and haven't had a full night sleep since 😂 it helps to leave their toys out at night with some food etc xx
now that you have bennett i like you even more, i love cats!!!
A purrfectly pawesome video!!
When you set up the window area for Bennett, make sure it's clear of plants, PC or laptop, anything you don't want him to break. Maybe make it so cozy like a bed so that would be his daybed. Lol yes, cats love all the attention and get spoiled easily. They are also adorable when it comes to other pets, they even share their foods, water and lick each other in signs of affection. Really cute.
He will change ur life for ever and better 😺🙌🐈
I loved your vlog! I am thinking about getting a cat too! This was helpful and reassuring 🥹
So cute!! Congratulations!!
Yay! Congrats!
I also live in a no doors situation with my cat child Josie, and I had some luck with the sleeping early on by switching up her feeding schedule. switched her meals from twice a day to three times (same amount for the day, redistributed into 3 servings instead of 2) and feed her her last meal right before I go to bed, no matter what time it is. That occupies her for a while and she tends to get sleepy after eating. Definitely still get woken up by cuddles in the early morning, but it does help! the longer you two live together the more a routine will form, Josie knows when it's bedtime now, but GOD i was EXHAUSTED the first couple weeks with her.
Motherhood looks great on you! Congratulations on your new life with sweet kitty Bennett! I too have a 1-year-old male cat. His name is Nix. My bud sleeps with me in my room (with the door closed). He usually starts on my bed but I have a kitty "perch" by the window and keep my blinds open a bit where he can see so if he wakes in the middle of the night, he usually lies in that area and watches things from the window. This makes for quiet entertainment. In the beginning, I just had to wait out his nighttime antics and made sure to play lots during the day. He adjusted quickly! You will continue to get to know each other and your love for one another will only grow! Sending luck and lots of love from one cat mom to another!
I have a tip of how to get cats to sleep over night its worked every time for me. Keep them awake during the day playing. Don’t let him nap at most only 10 mins during day. Then before bed play with him and give a small amount of food and he will sleep at night. Thank you so much for adopting and thank you so much for bringing up the shelter overcrowding issue and encouraging people to adopt from there.