i think that due to his impairments, joey feels unsafe and vulnerable around other cats but a kitten is so small and weak and clueless that joey just stopped seeing a threat
The statement in the headline... Aggressive... is so overboard!!! So wrong! He was scared because he wouldn't be able to defent himself. He never smelled kittens before and it scared him. He backed away from them but was curious. Sweet Joey!!! ♡
He's aggressive because his disability leaves him feeling vulnerable. You can tell by the way he turns his body, he's just trying to be on the defense. This poor baby has a good heart.
@@AJR-zg2py I've seen this happen. I volunteered in a shelter and most of the declawed cats were 'biters,' meaning that they bit (and hard) for no reason. Or rather the reason was that they felt constantly fearful and under threat because they knew their primary defense had been taken away from them and they could not understand why. There were exceptions of course but they really were exceptions - most of the declawed cats were fearful which made them aggressive. We even had a cat turned into us specifically because he became so aggressive after being declawed. In the end, he had to be put down - and before anyone criticizes, know that this was a no-kill shelter that poured enormous time, energy and financial resources into every single animal that it took. In this case though the poor creature was suffering so much, so traumatized from something that was irreversible, that it really was the kindest thing to do.
It is a shame when animals are falsely labeled as feral or hopeless. Oftentimes, they have been the victims of abuse and were never given a chance. Like a child who only experienced cruelty and bullying, they are scared and defensive. Through love and patience, you may learn they are the most caring creatures you'll meet.
Its not that the rescue was trying to prevent his adoption. Its that there are so many cats and kittens that need homes and 99% of people are too selfish to take on animals that have special needs. They want kittens and puppies. With so many cats you have to pick the most adoptable ones cause they can't all be saved. Too many breeders and their supporters taking away possible homes for these abandoned cats.
there was a feral cat that used to visit me in Tucson that was ALWAYS hurt from getting into fights, but in my apartment, he was always a sweetie and all of my "full timers" loved it whenever "uncle stubby" (tail) visited. the only reason ferals CAN be mean is they've been abused. All but ONE stray i've taken in have been sweeties. in fact, i think strays really appreciate being rescued.
Feral just means living in the wild. It's not a label. They either grew up in a person's home or they didn't. If they didn't, they were feral, even if sweet natured and kind.
@Jackie Cartwright To be fair an animal with special needs HAS special needs. Most people would not even know where to begin. Foster homes are probably one of the few places with the knowledge to care for such animals. Because they collect knowledge on how to raise and care for cats.
My mom has a Pitbull with 3 and 3/4 legs. Vets says it looks like Momma Pittie accidently nipped the foot while getting the umbilical cord. Her name is Peggy, short for Peg-Leg Peggy. She likes to gnaw on *other* dog's back left foot when she's roughhousing. It's how she instigates when they turn their back to look at something else. They know the difference, they just get over it, for the most part. It's adorable when they react in such cute ways. Peg-Leg Peggy is a Pretty Pittie. When she's sad, she's a Pity Pittie. When she's excited, her tail goes pitter patty. So when she's sore and I give her a backrub, she goes from Pretty Pity Pittie to Pretty Pittie Pitter Patty. Enjoy your new tongue twister, I've loved sharing this for years, now.
So many animals in shelters are mislabed as "aggressive", "feral", or "unadoptable" simply because a shelter is a TERRIBLE place for abused and traumatized animals to recover. It's loud, cramped, always brightly lit, and there are strange people and animals walking around all the time. Imagine if you came home from war with PTSD and were literally put directly into an overcrowded prison. You'd be acting defensive and angry too! Sometimes, all an animal needs is a quiet, safe environment to completely transform. That's why fostering is so important!
@@anoob09 Yes, they were talking about the shelter. If you read the comment again, you'll see that it's entirely about animal shelters. Please respond to what people are actually saying rather than jumping in with unnecessary corrections which seem to serve no purpose other than making you feel superior for correcting someone else. It's a straight up n00b move so that makes sense, but it's a waste of everyone's energy.
I agree but sometimes all our fosters are busy. Believe me we really try very hard to socialize and comfort our neglected, abused and scare cats and kittens.I once sat with a small kitten in my arms for nearly 2 hours and at the end she looked. at me. That was a major break through I cried all the way home.😿
I can understand Joey's attitude. It is all defensive. Probably was attacked by other cats and defenseless. You helped him discover that he does not have to live in fear anymore. GOD BLESS YOU for that. Brought tears to my eyes.
Me too, took me a while to see both his front legs were truncated, and now he has such a wonderful home. Made me cry to see him so happy and playful and loving.
That was a classic kitten encounter... the more Joey tried to push the kitten away, the more kitten wanted to snuggle. And kitten won by wearing him down with unconditional love...
He is missing his front paws!...those are a cat's weapons to hunt and defend itself....no wonder he resorts to hisses and growl's while hiding his paws...he is scared and insecure....he needs lots of tlc.
He has malformed front paws and legs so yes, hissing is his go-to defense mechanism... thankfully, he now knows the meaning of unconditional love with his forever family 💝
The love, care and compassion you have given this disabled and abused cat has restored its trust and given it the confidence to open up to its human and the kitties. You literally gave this terribly lonely cat its life back.
Joey's decision to start being playful again shows he has learned the precious lesson that a lot of unhappy humans need to learn. That it's never too late to have a wonderful childhood. 👍😊💚
I have the feeling that adopting Joey has been a very rewarding experience. He seems like a really good cat all he needs is somebody to take the time to understand him. Long happy life to all of you…
I think the reason Joey is so angry is cuz of his front paws, if he lived on the street he would not have been abel to defend himself from other animals/People and his ability to run away & climb are also laking, so that's probably why he acted like that. But at last he gets to feel safe & happy now ❤☺ Edit: i was not expecting this many likes in just a day 😕
That kitty really helped him open up! Despite the hissing kitty crawled into his bed and snuggled with him and I think that’s what Joey needed. Someone to take the first step and show him that they just want to love, not hurt him. Kudos to the owner for taking Joey in!
That first picture of Joey just breaks my heart. He's so done with life, terrified, can't imagine a single good thing in the world. And now he's so happy. Brings tears to my eyes.
It's just his way of defending himself. When he was living outside, hissing was his only way to tell others to leave him alone. Can't even imagine what he had to deal with until he finally end up in his forever home.
@Robert Giese I said what. What about the comment is using human characteristics? Being a type of foster parent/sibling for the cat? Because animals also do that.
Thank you for taking him in and for sharing this story. I did not realize until the end that he’s special needs as well. He’s adorable with the kittens. Sometimes cats can surprise you with the love they have to give.
No. A cat wouldn't think that a kitten is a mouse, they can recognise their own species. A cat also wouldn't think that a kitten is their baby, they can recognise their own offspring.
@@looksirdroids9134 you're ruining a comment thats not even that innacurate, obviously cats recognize their own offspring, that doesnt mean they dont take in others and/or see them as a gift or giving from us, the only thing thats innacurate is that hes just a little scared of the kitten at first, not mistaking it for a mouse, why are you trying to ruin this comment?
I can only imagine what happened to Joey on the streets w/o front paws.... He was probably defenseless and terrified everything wanted to hurt him but luckily a big human heart came into his life. ♥️❤️♥️❤️
Imagine... He probably had to learn to walk again if this was done to him rather than a result of a birth defect. I don't know where this says he was a street cat. His coat was much cleaner than a street cat's coat would have been. He may have been injured in an accident and turned in at a shelter by a concerned citizen. The pain alone would have made him very defensive. I wonder.
@@lorrainebeauchamp6470 - IDK about how it happened but you can see the fear in his face when the kitten approached him for the first time and until he realized that it was more scared of him than he was of it, then he calmed down and kept sniffing his paws... I know they have scent glands in their paws but it was almost like he was confused for a moment but then really open up after that.
@@Hey-jw3dm - That should happen to every person that's ever hurt an animal..... Intentionally, like w/ intent to harm, not an accident like hitting an animal running across a road, that sucks really bad but it's not an intentional act.
This brought the BIGGEST SMILE and melted my heart. Bless you for taking in all these precious fur babies and getting them off to a good start. You must be a cat whisperer as you sure won Joey over in good order.
Funny that we the human ( also just another animal ) do not show this capability to love eachother better. These little things should teach us kindness and love. We should love other humans like we like other animals ❤️
@@gunnarelisigurjonsson2587 Great comment.We can learn a lot from animals.It's sickening the cruelty that humans inflict on animals and other humans. Peace be with you 🕊️
@@TheWatcher369 and with you my friend 🕊️ we need to be better. And it starts with us individually. Here is for a better tomorrow and more love and care
So happy Joey took care of kitten and help teach him . I glad Joey was saved and has a place to stay. I am sure he was abused and neglected. Bless family who will adopt this beautiful cat.😽😽😽😽😽😽😽😽😽😽😽😽💘💗❣️❣️🎈💕💕❤️❤️💝💝💞💞💞💞💞
Not sure if this cat in particular was feral, but everyone is always surprised when they bring kittens to a feral cat who's been adopted that the cat usually reacts shockingly well... but it's less shocking than you'd think. Cats normally live in colonies. So, this tells Joey I trust you to watch and teach my kittens like you might have have before. It's a rare bit of normal in an otherwise strange place to feral cats. It's something they are familiar with and they can teach the babies things they should know, that you don't seem to know.
There's the stressful conditions of a shelter; and people don't seem to get that human aggressive doesn't always equal cat aggressive, they can be totally separate. Like some dogs hate other dogs but love humans; or some humans hate other humans but love animals.
Took in 16 feral cats many years ago (28 but was able to adopt out 12). Many were so feral that they were unadoptable and would have been euthanized by the Humane Society so I took them in. Buddha, the last to pass, was a tuxedo with a white milk mustache. She wouldn't let me touch her for 10 years and would stand by her food bowl but hiss and swipe at me when I fed her. But the last 5 years were worth it, she became so affectionate and loved sleeping under the covers with me.
@@BankruptMonkey I'm the latter. I dislike other humans for the most part, but I adore and care about animals. Other humans have only ever caused me stress and anger, but animals make me feel calm and it's like all those negative emotions aren't there whenever I see an animal.
The credit goes to you, young ladies. To give love you when you've never really had it, you need to receive it, and because of you, Joey now knows how give love to these little kittens. Tomorrow can now mean more than today for him and, again, it's because of you. Bless you both!
It is harsh to say they were wrong. They deal all the time with people who will return a cat because the animal is just a little bit difficult to deal with. So the conservative thing is to warn off would-be adopters/fosterers.
yep she is keeping joey(the supposed feral). She had just mentioned that if he didn't get along with the babies she may have had to let him go, but he is getting along with them so he is staying.
She kept Joey. He's been living with Grace now for almost a year and had absolutely thrived with her and her other cat Kittyboy. They're on Instagram if you're interested in following. She has another Dodo video that shows the introduction and ensuing friendship between Joey and Kittyboy
I had a cat that parented three foster kittens trying to be a father. He even treated our german shepard like a parent. Best kitty in the world. He joined the cats in the heavens
@@jacquelynpowell7964 He was beyond wonderful. He rubbed his front paws together like clapping just to beg for attention. He was also courageous when a dog attacked my other 2 Cats. He even saw my sister as an authority figure. He was very loyal to her and will always watch as she entered the house after school. It was heartbreaking for my whole family when he passed. He was sometimes outside so I think he may have eaten something he shouldn't have and it poisoned him. Possibly some pesticides or something. The thing that I loved about him the most, is that sometimes he would wake you for attention super late at night
I've found that fixed male kitties are the best caretakers ever. One of ours took over the care of an abandoned outside kitten. He would play with her during the day, lick on her to give her a bath, tuck her into bed at night (we had built a very nice, insulated cat box), tell her to stay there until he came back out in the morning and she did. He'd sit at the back door waiting to go out and then she'd come out and they'd play. We got her fixed and brought her inside - and now she's bigger than he is!
He wasn't aggressive from from the start on. It was because his bad experiences put him in difficult situations to have trust on humans. At the end of the day he turns to be the most gentle and loving nature.
I really hope the people from the shelter get to see this - so they KNOW that it just takes some time and good circumstances to bring out the trust of an animal and that there are (almost) no hopeless cases. There are other people who would at least try their best with an animal labeled "problematic" etc.
I used to care for strays and feral kitties until I could get them to the shelter. Once I built a relationship with a feral cat, Mama, to the point she let play with her kittens daily. She was a loving snuggly sweetie.
@@SilverScaleMA One cat is never the same as any other one, regardless. I've had cats hand-fed from kittenhood that were nervous and skittish, and ferals that became completely relaxed and accepting.
@@plaidpanda yes but even the ferals that learn trust still limit it to a singular person. It is extraordinarily rare that a feral can be totally trusting to everyone. There are places like Istanbul were all cats, even the strays, are well cared for and interact will humans constantly and so the wild population nevertheless really slips into a feral state. Ferals and cats descended directly from feral cats do have definitive physical traits like a more musky smell that domestic cats generally don't. My cat Hazel was born a feral but socialize young but even then it took about the first five years of her life to get used to being comfortable and affectionate to anyone besides me and my brother. Even then she is very different then my other tortie Kiki who was born a barn cat. It is hard to describe the differences though, it is just nuances on how they behaved and interact with other cats and people. But if a stranger visits they often will think that Hazel is a feral because of how she acts around them but is entirely different then if it is only my family around. Domestic and stray cats may be shy and skittish but it is a different kind of shy and skittish then feral cats are.
What a sweet story.. That’s why I think we need to try harder. These animals are scared and once they feel safe and loved things change so much for better..
No, but, he really became a mother. This beaten down, abused, closed-off animal. And with an amazing amount of love and patience and support, he's now loving on other wayward kitten souls. Made me cry.
@Susan Kerr You're right. Yes. I hadn't even considered it that way until you pointed it out. Well done. And by the way, I admire and respect the grace with which you offered your opinion.
I've been following Joey from the beginning in this fix me so happy that he can finally feel like he belongs just because he's different doesn't mean he cannot find love I am crying tears of happiness for you Joey you are such a sweet boy on the inside it just takes you awhile to trust
This makes me wanna cry cuz Joey looks so much like my late cat, Larry, we fostered from the shelter. He was aggressive at first as he'd been born on the streets, but he warmed up to us and we adopted him. He grew close to another cat who was very skittish and we adopted her as well and they were inseparable. They're both gone now. Larry's end was hard as he had a tumor in the last year of his life and had to have a leg amputated. But at least he had a home and loved ones. Some cats aren't so lucky. Props to this adopter for being so patient and loving with Joey.
You've done a great job with Joey. It must have been hard for not only as a feral cat but as a kitten with the deformity of his front legs. It was so nice to see him become the Big Brother.
This cat reminds me of myself. I was a disabled child so a lot of people bullied the crap out of me especially my family. I was not exactly trusting. One of the first friends I had at 31 - never too late to make friends! - after a couple years of therapy told me I'm like a feral cat. She is a person who rehabilitates people as well as rescue animals. She is my angel. God bless people like this.
I've seen this happen so many times, and it's always wonderful. There's just something about a kitten's tenacity and persistence that punches through a cranky boy's guff and turns them into favorite uncles. I love how Joey has a disability and they didn't feel like they needed to make it part of the story. I think Joey would appreciate that.
We’ve taken in 3 feral strays (on separate occasions) and they were super feral at first, but over time they’ve become so loving. Sometimes it just takes time and love. I love to see stories like this to show people these cats aren’t wild. They just never experienced love. ❤️❤️❤️Thank you for caring for these precious kitties. What an amazing story. Joey is a beautiful kitty!!
This is what love, kindness, and patience does. I have had many "feral" kitties. It takes a lot of time. But if you're willing to put in the effort it's so worth it.🐈💜🐈💚🐈❤
People that adopt Cats or Dogs about who they were told "They are aggressive and will never be able to live in a home"...but who then still believe in being able to give those animals a loving home and a good life...I just wish I had the money to donate to each of those amazing people
@@Mfrfachryy Cool, it's adorable seeing cats/dogs go full T-Rex through their disabilities/physical impairments (pretty much all Dodo videos have that effect)
All Joey needed was love and you gave him that lady, bless you. Now he has adopted the kittens, aww this is so special. Thank you for sharing this lovely story. 😀🐈🐱
I’m so happy when I see a “feral” cat that is assumed to never be okay with people or other cats and with time, patience and love….. here he is playing and loving on kittens , being such a wonderful family member and so loving having someone to be close to💗 Cats are amazing!
Absolutely! I don't know why these people that work with animals all the time aren't able to figure this out. They don't give them personal attention or any love and then say they're aggressive. Maybe some people want to help but they're just not true animal lovers that pay attention to details.
Thank you for taking care of both Joey and the kitten. Giving a chance with good life for Joey and is ultimate turnaround towards kitten was heart warming to watch.
Joey is an affectionate loving kitty by nature. He’s beautiful and smart😻❤. Thank you for caring and loving and keeping him🙏👍❤️😻😍😊 the way he kissing that adorable kitten is just precious❤️
I’ve been watching her TikToks and I’ve watched since before she even got Joey he has really just gotten so comfortable and you can tell he is obsessed with getting love
There is so much love everywhere.. you just have to open up to see it and experience it. The kitten coming into this cat's life helped him bloom like a flower.
Blessings to this loving lady adopting and fostering and filming for us. ❤️ It's so cute how the kitten refuses to stop trying to cuddle. We could all learn something here, about not always taking grumpy people too personally.
I just noticed Joey's front paws when she said that he plays with the kittens and tries to show them "this is how you do it". It took 2 seconds of that for me to cry.
Joey is an amazing cat....my heart is in a good place now watching him kiss the girl kitten's paw. You are truly an awesome foster Mom..giving the creatures in your care love and space to be able to flourish. Joey has been able to find his calling.
The kitten didn't even flinch when Joey hissed.
It was more like: 'are u done hissing?? Coz now I am gonna snuggle..Thank you'
Dawww, thats such a cute thought!
The lack of understanding for social cues can make young ones like kids and kittens interesting methods to get one's heardened heart to thaw.
Kittens relentless efforts softened Joey
i think that due to his impairments, joey feels unsafe and vulnerable around other cats but a kitten is so small and weak and clueless that joey just stopped seeing a threat
She said "Joey, be nice" and he was the nicest
Yea
The statement in the headline... Aggressive... is so overboard!!! So wrong! He was scared because he wouldn't be able to defent himself. He never smelled kittens before and it scared him. He backed away from them but was curious. Sweet Joey!!! ♡
@@sr.6816 well the 'aggressive' is in quotes. I think they titled it that because the shelter said joey was aggressive.
Joe who
@@akashvk787 joe mama
He's aggressive because his disability leaves him feeling vulnerable. You can tell by the way he turns his body, he's just trying to be on the defense. This poor baby has a good heart.
Yes for a cat especially not having front paws to defend itself makes it feel extremely vulnerable. Glad to see he has a good home!!
Just like how a lot of cats become hyper-defensive and aggressive when you declaw them. The cat has no defense mechanism. I don't blame them.
You are right but he wasn't aggressive. He just gave them a warning to leave him alone. Thats what cats do.
he must of had a really hard life as a feral stray so glad he is where he is now
@@AJR-zg2py I've seen this happen. I volunteered in a shelter and most of the declawed cats were 'biters,' meaning that they bit (and hard) for no reason. Or rather the reason was that they felt constantly fearful and under threat because they knew their primary defense had been taken away from them and they could not understand why. There were exceptions of course but they really were exceptions - most of the declawed cats were fearful which made them aggressive. We even had a cat turned into us specifically because he became so aggressive after being declawed. In the end, he had to be put down - and before anyone criticizes, know that this was a no-kill shelter that poured enormous time, energy and financial resources into every single animal that it took. In this case though the poor creature was suffering so much, so traumatized from something that was irreversible, that it really was the kindest thing to do.
Here’s a update : the person who was fostering Joey had officially adopted Joey as her own 🥲👍
That’s WONDERFUL!!! Yay for Joey & his new Forever Family!!
Good. I'm glad. He'll have a sweet life.
Yayyyyyy
Glad to hear that.
Always hope the best for Joey. :-)
Good Ending Achieved
it made me cry how he was licking at the kitten's front paws, like "you are lucky to have these, take care of them!"
Rattles me heart, gee
That’s what got me as well
Yes so precious 🙏🥺😍
I wonder what upside. Down balls feel like
@@Blorox_Cleach lol, you are a garbage person!...i bet your parents don't love you. 🤣
It is a shame when animals are falsely labeled as feral or hopeless. Oftentimes, they have been the victims of abuse and were never given a chance. Like a child who only experienced cruelty and bullying, they are scared and defensive. Through love and patience, you may learn they are the most caring creatures you'll meet.
Its not that the rescue was trying to prevent his adoption. Its that there are so many cats and kittens that need homes and 99% of people are too selfish to take on animals that have special needs. They want kittens and puppies. With so many cats you have to pick the most adoptable ones cause they can't all be saved. Too many breeders and their supporters taking away possible homes for these abandoned cats.
there was a feral cat that used to visit me in Tucson that was ALWAYS hurt from getting into fights, but in my apartment, he was always a sweetie and all of my "full timers" loved it whenever "uncle stubby" (tail) visited. the only reason ferals CAN be mean is they've been abused. All but ONE stray i've taken in have been sweeties. in fact, i think strays really appreciate being rescued.
Feral just means living in the wild. It's not a label. They either grew up in a person's home or they didn't. If they didn't, they were feral, even if sweet natured and kind.
@Jackie Cartwright To be fair an animal with special needs HAS special needs. Most people would not even know where to begin. Foster homes are probably one of the few places with the knowledge to care for such animals. Because they collect knowledge on how to raise and care for cats.
**YOU GOT THAT RIGHT, MY FRIEND!!
The way he kept licking the kitty's front paws, like he was glad that she has them 🥺
Aaaaaa my heart 😭❤❤
My mom has a Pitbull with 3 and 3/4 legs. Vets says it looks like Momma Pittie accidently nipped the foot while getting the umbilical cord. Her name is Peggy, short for Peg-Leg Peggy. She likes to gnaw on *other* dog's back left foot when she's roughhousing. It's how she instigates when they turn their back to look at something else. They know the difference, they just get over it, for the most part. It's adorable when they react in such cute ways.
Peg-Leg Peggy is a Pretty Pittie. When she's sad, she's a Pity Pittie. When she's excited, her tail goes pitter patty. So when she's sore and I give her a backrub, she goes from Pretty Pity Pittie to Pretty Pittie Pitter Patty. Enjoy your new tongue twister, I've loved sharing this for years, now.
Crying at 2am thanks
@@zerosumgame5700 That straight up sounded like those lucid chart ads with the internet animals lmao. "this is a snek" and whatnot.
Your comment broke my heart. I missed that he had been mutilated and had to watch again. I think your comment was pretty much spot on. Broke my heart.
i didn't even think about that! wow... but i did wonder at his unique behavior.
So many animals in shelters are mislabed as "aggressive", "feral", or "unadoptable" simply because a shelter is a TERRIBLE place for abused and traumatized animals to recover. It's loud, cramped, always brightly lit, and there are strange people and animals walking around all the time. Imagine if you came home from war with PTSD and were literally put directly into an overcrowded prison. You'd be acting defensive and angry too! Sometimes, all an animal needs is a quiet, safe environment to completely transform. That's why fostering is so important!
There were quotation marks on the title
But if you are talking about the animal shelter i completely agree with you
@@anoob09 Yes, they were talking about the shelter. If you read the comment again, you'll see that it's entirely about animal shelters. Please respond to what people are actually saying rather than jumping in with unnecessary corrections which seem to serve no purpose other than making you feel superior for correcting someone else. It's a straight up n00b move so that makes sense, but it's a waste of everyone's energy.
Brilliantly said.
Excellent insight
I agree but sometimes all our fosters are busy. Believe me we really try very hard to socialize and comfort our neglected, abused and scare cats and kittens.I once sat with a small kitten in my arms for nearly 2 hours and at the end she looked. at me. That was a major break through
I cried all the way home.😿
I can understand Joey's attitude. It is all defensive. Probably was attacked by other cats and defenseless. You helped him discover that he does not have to live in fear anymore. GOD BLESS YOU for that. Brought tears to my eyes.
Well said, Paul!
Me too, took me a while to see both his front legs were truncated, and now he has such a wonderful home. Made me cry to see him so happy and playful and loving.
That was a classic kitten encounter... the more Joey tried to push the kitten away, the more kitten wanted to snuggle. And kitten won by wearing him down with unconditional love...
I think it was Joey who won…
@@christinabeard222 they both won😊
Brave kitten, and brave Joey.
@@CrankyBaristayes!
He is missing his front paws!...those are a cat's weapons to hunt and defend itself....no wonder he resorts to hisses and growl's while hiding his paws...he is scared and insecure....he needs lots of tlc.
Yeh. He's scared. Realises the kitties aren't a threat
He has malformed front paws and legs so yes, hissing is his go-to defense mechanism... thankfully, he now knows the meaning of unconditional love with his forever family 💝
Kitty: Why are you kissing my front paws?
Joey: Because i want you to know how precious these are
This desrves more likes😽😽
.... ❤️
Made me cry when I saw that.
Yeah
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Those kittens would melt anyone’s heart. So cute!!
HEY.....hey, this is about Joey....it's about how he wasn't and now he is loving and trusting.....it not about those already adorable kittens !!
Nah dont have a heart its a void and it can not be melted
There's just nothing as sweet as kittens!
The way the kitten ignored the hissing like she knew it was BS….too cute.
The fact that Joey tried to licking the kitten's paws makes me sad😭
It's like Joey gonna say :
*“You have a nice paws, fella! Don't lose it”*
I got teary eyed, when he seemed to be carefully checking the kitten's front paws.
Yeah....looks like Joey's feet are special but he still has lovely spirit 💜
He wasn't feral, he was abused and neglected. The kittens and his adopter brought out his true personality.
exactly! joey just needed some TLC & understanding. lil t-rex kitty! 😻😻😻
Nah he was feral
He was feral assclown he just gave trust and warmed up very quickly.
@@asadmalik2464 cool out these just kittens and cats big fella 🤦🏽♂️
Non of the ferals I cared were mean. In fact, one of them was the world's champion lap sitter. I miss them all.
The way he plays with that kitten is just adorable.
Sniffin those toe beans!
Such a great brother for them.
That's his baby now.
He gets to be a kitten too - maybe for the first time. So glad his adopter took a chance on him 💗
The love, care and compassion you have given this disabled and abused cat has restored its trust and given it the confidence to open up to its human and the kitties.
You literally gave this terribly lonely cat its life back.
Joey's decision to start being playful again shows he has learned the precious lesson that a lot of unhappy humans need to learn. That it's never too late to have a wonderful childhood. 👍😊💚
All cats are babies forever 🥰
i love how joey was hissing at the kitten but the kitten didn't care and just kept on snuggling.
Even joey could not resist the cuteness of that kitten and her little tiny beans.
It's so adorable ❤️, Hi how are you Carla ?
Joey: *hisses aggressively*
Kitten: "No, we ARE going to cuddle."
Joey: "..........ok."
Kitten: *cuddles with Joey*
Joey: What is this?
Kitten: Affection!
Joey: Disgusting...do it again.
@@kazuki-san283 😂
Joey and the kitten are gorgeous. Glad he fell in love with the kitten 😍
My cat is like joey but just worst cause he attack his sibilings with the claws out... he almost killed one of them..
Joey: GO AWAYಠ_ಠ
Cat: not today(●’◡’●)
Joey: fineꨄ
Joey is literally the hardened, gruff guy who adopts a kid and becomes a dad. Love it.
I have the feeling that adopting Joey has been a very rewarding experience. He seems like a really good cat all he needs is somebody to take the time to understand him. Long happy life to all of you…
I think the reason Joey is so angry is cuz of his front paws, if he lived on the street he would not have been abel to defend himself from other animals/People and his ability to run away & climb are also laking, so that's probably why he acted like that.
But at last he gets to feel safe & happy now ❤☺
Edit: i was not expecting this many likes in just a day 😕
WARNING I am the unprettiest human YTer worldwide. Take the hint, dear cel
@@AxxLAfriku no idea what that means nor what your problem is but you do you i guess.
I never even noticed his paws! So true.
@@AxxLAfriku are you having a stroke or are you using google translator? 🥴
@@ThatGirlLib I am crying at this comment
I didn't even realize his front paws were gone until two thirds of the way into the video, thought he was just laying goofy
Same
Same...
I didn't notice it until I read the comments... Yes, I am slow.
Same here
Same here. I wonder what happened to him. Just think of what he went through having lost his front leg and the other paw as well.
Joey: -HISSSSSS-
Kitten: “I’ve had a rough start, dude. I’m just gonna cuddle you...”
Joey: “NO! I’m scary and mean! *HISSSSSSSSSSS*
Kitten: “sure, okay. I’m gonna snuggle now....”
Joey: “......okay, I love you.”
So funny!
Awwwwww
LOL, you win the internet today!!!
@Jinkizer people like you are like Joey but the human version...
That kitty really helped him open up! Despite the hissing kitty crawled into his bed and snuggled with him and I think that’s what Joey needed. Someone to take the first step and show him that they just want to love, not hurt him. Kudos to the owner for taking Joey in!
That first picture of Joey just breaks my heart. He's so done with life, terrified, can't imagine a single good thing in the world. And now he's so happy. Brings tears to my eyes.
That Lil baby was all "Uncle Joey youre so funny. Scoot over im sleepy."
Lol 😅 you can say that again. Hi how are you Megan ?
that was so cute honestly
It's just his way of defending himself. When he was living outside, hissing was his only way to tell others to leave him alone. Can't even imagine what he had to deal with until he finally end up in his forever home.
it feels like he "remembers" being a kitten back in the days and "wants" for the kitten to have a better childhood.
@Robert Giese what?
@Robert Giese I said what. What about the comment is using human characteristics? Being a type of foster parent/sibling for the cat? Because animals also do that.
@Robert Giese they can??
Why are "you" using "quotation marks" so "unnecessarily?"
Don’t be stupid
Kitten: Hiss as much as you want. We both know you love playing, you love cuddles & the most important thing: we love each other 💞
Thank you for taking him in and for sharing this story. I did not realize until the end that he’s special needs as well. He’s adorable with the kittens. Sometimes cats can surprise you with the love they have to give.
Joey's thoughts : "Why are you giving me a mouse? Will it hurt me? Go away you little thing. Wait. It's a baby! Is it mine? I guess it's mine" 🥺💞
Noshin, your comment was almost as adorable as this video. Thank you for making me smile today. 💓😊💓
No. A cat wouldn't think that a kitten is a mouse, they can recognise their own species. A cat also wouldn't think that a kitten is their baby, they can recognise their own offspring.
@@looksirdroids9134 you're ruining a comment thats not even that innacurate, obviously cats recognize their own offspring, that doesnt mean they dont take in others and/or see them as a gift or giving from us, the only thing thats innacurate is that hes just a little scared of the kitten at first, not mistaking it for a mouse, why are you trying to ruin this comment?
I can only imagine what happened to Joey on the streets w/o front paws.... He was probably defenseless and terrified everything wanted to hurt him but luckily a big human heart came into his life. ♥️❤️♥️❤️
Imagine... He probably had to learn to walk again if this was done to him rather than a result of a birth defect. I don't know where this says he was a street cat. His coat was much cleaner than a street cat's coat would have been. He may have been injured in an accident and turned in at a shelter by a concerned citizen. The pain alone would have made him very defensive. I wonder.
@@lorrainebeauchamp6470 - IDK about how it happened but you can see the fear in his face when the kitten approached him for the first time and until he realized that it was more scared of him than he was of it, then he calmed down and kept sniffing his paws... I know they have scent glands in their paws but it was almost like he was confused for a moment but then really open up after that.
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tbh I'm more interested in why he lost those in the first place. Maybe i should cut some human hands off to show them how it feels
@@Hey-jw3dm - That should happen to every person that's ever hurt an animal..... Intentionally, like w/ intent to harm, not an accident like hitting an animal running across a road, that sucks really bad but it's not an intentional act.
Kittens and their googly eyes are just too cute and their little head wobbles
Hi
They're like these adorable furry imps. They sort of remind me of gremlins in a way but infinitely cuter.
@@paulawolanski3237 yeah
This brought the BIGGEST SMILE and melted my heart. Bless you for taking in all these precious fur babies and getting them off to a good start. You must be a cat whisperer as you sure won Joey over in good order.
He kissed her hand like she was a dainty, little princess 😍💗
Ooh that kitten is the prettiest one I've ever seen.
I thought she was gorgeous! Couldn’t give that one up!
I thought so too!
That PINK nose!
ALL kittens are the prettiest one I've ever seen!
Awww I’m happy she’s got a friend now, Animals are the cutest most amazing creatures ever and deserve love, happiness and more🐶🐱🐻🦊🐯
Funny that we the human ( also just another animal ) do not show this capability to love eachother better.
These little things should teach us kindness and love.
We should love other humans like we like other animals ❤️
@@gunnarelisigurjonsson2587 Great comment.We can learn a lot from animals.It's sickening the cruelty that humans inflict on animals and other humans.
Peace be with you 🕊️
@@TheWatcher369 and with you my friend 🕊️ we need to be better. And it starts with us individually. Here is for a better tomorrow and more love and care
Nothing melts the heart faster than kittens
Indeed. Even puppies can only match a kitten's cuteness, not exceed it.
He's so gentle when he plays with them. 🥺 What a sweetheart.
So happy Joey took care of kitten and help teach him . I glad Joey was saved and has a place to stay. I am sure he was abused and neglected. Bless family who will adopt this beautiful cat.😽😽😽😽😽😽😽😽😽😽😽😽💘💗❣️❣️🎈💕💕❤️❤️💝💝💞💞💞💞💞
That little kitten heard all the growling and didn’t care…just snuggled anyway!!! That’s when I think Joey realized this was just a baby. ❤️
"And in the end, the love you take, is equal to the love you make..."
Amen to that!
Beatles👍🏿
Not sure if this cat in particular was feral, but everyone is always surprised when they bring kittens to a feral cat who's been adopted that the cat usually reacts shockingly well... but it's less shocking than you'd think. Cats normally live in colonies. So, this tells Joey I trust you to watch and teach my kittens like you might have have before. It's a rare bit of normal in an otherwise strange place to feral cats. It's something they are familiar with and they can teach the babies things they should know, that you don't seem to know.
There's the stressful conditions of a shelter; and people don't seem to get that human aggressive doesn't always equal cat aggressive, they can be totally separate. Like some dogs hate other dogs but love humans; or some humans hate other humans but love animals.
Took in 16 feral cats many years ago (28 but was able to adopt out 12). Many were so feral that they were unadoptable and would have been euthanized by the Humane Society so I took them in. Buddha, the last to pass, was a tuxedo with a white milk mustache. She wouldn't let me touch her for 10 years and would stand by her food bowl but hiss and swipe at me when I fed her. But the last 5 years were worth it, she became so affectionate and loved sleeping under the covers with me.
Cats, like every mammal species, have strong "protecc the baby" instincts.
@@BankruptMonkey I'm the latter. I dislike other humans for the most part, but I adore and care about animals. Other humans have only ever caused me stress and anger, but animals make me feel calm and it's like all those negative emotions aren't there whenever I see an animal.
Thank you!The world is better with the people who are giving and not taking.
The credit goes to you, young ladies. To give love you when you've never really had it, you need to receive it, and because of you, Joey now knows how give love to these little kittens. Tomorrow can now mean more than today for him and, again, it's because of you. Bless you both!
The shelter employees were wrong saying he would never be able to be in a home. Any animal can change once they get enough attention and feel loved.
Except for chihuahuas
@@GTFBITK 😂
I know a guy who has a pitte that was a bait dog. Last time I saw the dog his nails were painted pink, his daughter had painted them at a tea party.
It is harsh to say they were wrong. They deal all the time with people who will return a cat because the animal is just a little bit difficult to deal with. So the conservative thing is to warn off would-be adopters/fosterers.
@@DrWhom I wouldn't believe they actually said that. A lot of these stories have BS backstories to pull on heart strings.
Are you keeping the feral cat? You really should. He's built a bond with you and obviously feels comfortable and happy where he is.
Joe is her adopted cat ... the other cats and kittens are foster brothers and sisters.
yep she is keeping joey(the supposed feral). She had just mentioned that if he didn't get along with the babies she may have had to let him go, but he is getting along with them so he is staying.
@@sethsha7826 thank you for the information
She kept Joey. He's been living with Grace now for almost a year and had absolutely thrived with her and her other cat Kittyboy. They're on Instagram if you're interested in following. She has another Dodo video that shows the introduction and ensuing friendship between Joey and Kittyboy
@@sallyfeschuk5771 Thank you Sally❤️🐾🐾🐾🐾❣️
I had a cat that parented three foster kittens trying to be a father. He even treated our german shepard like a parent. Best kitty in the world. He joined the cats in the heavens
I'm sorry for your loss. He sounds like a wonderful cat.❤
@@jacquelynpowell7964 He was beyond wonderful. He rubbed his front paws together like clapping just to beg for attention. He was also courageous when a dog attacked my other 2 Cats. He even saw my sister as an authority figure. He was very loyal to her and will always watch as she entered the house after school. It was heartbreaking for my whole family when he passed. He was sometimes outside so I think he may have eaten something he shouldn't have and it poisoned him. Possibly some pesticides or something. The thing that I loved about him the most, is that sometimes he would wake you for attention super late at night
@@elijahwalton2248 a terrible loss. Sounds like such a special cat. What was his name?
@@scottallen8950 Dilly. He was the most interesting cat in my family. Only had him for 7 years. We all loved him. Even had him as a tiny kitten.
I've found that fixed male kitties are the best caretakers ever. One of ours took over the care of an abandoned outside kitten. He would play with her during the day, lick on her to give her a bath, tuck her into bed at night (we had built a very nice, insulated cat box), tell her to stay there until he came back out in the morning and she did. He'd sit at the back door waiting to go out and then she'd come out and they'd play. We got her fixed and brought her inside - and now she's bigger than he is!
1:21 The kitten is beautiful & docile. I love how the owner passes the kid's body smell to the nearby senior Joey. 🥰
When you give an animal a chance, it's wonderful what can happen!
He wasn't aggressive from from the start on. It was because his bad experiences put him in difficult situations to have trust on humans.
At the end of the day he turns to be the most gentle and loving nature.
I really hope the people from the shelter get to see this - so they KNOW that it just takes some time and good circumstances to bring out the trust of an animal and that there are (almost) no hopeless cases.
There are other people who would at least try their best with an animal labeled "problematic" etc.
I can't believe how misinformed most people are about feral cats. They _can_ be socialized, and they are worthy & deserving of the effort. ❤😻❤
Takes time but things in life are worth the time and effort you put into them
Yes, it is fully possible to have a trusting relationship with a feral cat, it just won't be quite the same as with a fully socialized cat.
I used to care for strays and feral kitties until I could get them to the shelter. Once I built a relationship with a feral cat, Mama, to the point she let play with her kittens daily. She was a loving snuggly sweetie.
@@SilverScaleMA One cat is never the same as any other one, regardless. I've had cats hand-fed from kittenhood that were nervous and skittish, and ferals that became completely relaxed and accepting.
@@plaidpanda yes but even the ferals that learn trust still limit it to a singular person. It is extraordinarily rare that a feral can be totally trusting to everyone. There are places like Istanbul were all cats, even the strays, are well cared for and interact will humans constantly and so the wild population nevertheless really slips into a feral state. Ferals and cats descended directly from feral cats do have definitive physical traits like a more musky smell that domestic cats generally don't. My cat Hazel was born a feral but socialize young but even then it took about the first five years of her life to get used to being comfortable and affectionate to anyone besides me and my brother. Even then she is very different then my other tortie Kiki who was born a barn cat. It is hard to describe the differences though, it is just nuances on how they behaved and interact with other cats and people. But if a stranger visits they often will think that Hazel is a feral because of how she acts around them but is entirely different then if it is only my family around. Domestic and stray cats may be shy and skittish but it is a different kind of shy and skittish then feral cats are.
Im glad Joey found such a loving home
What a sweet story..
That’s why I think we need to try harder. These animals are scared and once they feel safe and loved things change so much for better..
Sometimes giving love is like getting love. They both work.
Yes..giving is a form of receiving and receiving is a form of giving.
He just needed some love and some time. He's a good kitty.
No, but, he really became a mother. This beaten down, abused, closed-off animal. And with an amazing amount of love and patience and support, he's now loving on other wayward kitten souls. Made me cry.
@Susan Kerr You're right. Yes. I hadn't even considered it that way until you pointed it out. Well done. And by the way, I admire and respect the grace with which you offered your opinion.
There is a beautiful soul in Joey, and there is a beautiful soul in you! Thank you for all you do for these wonderful cats!
If Joey could nurse the kittens, he would have done it in a heartbeat!
I've been following Joey from the beginning in this fix me so happy that he can finally feel like he belongs just because he's different doesn't mean he cannot find love I am crying tears of happiness for you Joey you are such a sweet boy on the inside it just takes you awhile to trust
When he kissed her toe beans! 😭❤😍
The transformation from angry cat to cute cat is the most adorable thing for me 😍😍
This makes me wanna cry cuz Joey looks so much like my late cat, Larry, we fostered from the shelter. He was aggressive at first as he'd been born on the streets, but he warmed up to us and we adopted him. He grew close to another cat who was very skittish and we adopted her as well and they were inseparable.
They're both gone now. Larry's end was hard as he had a tumor in the last year of his life and had to have a leg amputated. But at least he had a home and loved ones.
Some cats aren't so lucky. Props to this adopter for being so patient and loving with Joey.
You've done a great job with Joey. It must have been hard for not only as a feral cat but as a kitten with the deformity of his front legs. It was so nice to see him become the Big Brother.
This cat reminds me of myself. I was a disabled child so a lot of people bullied the crap out of me especially my family. I was not exactly trusting. One of the first friends I had at 31 - never too late to make friends! - after a couple years of therapy told me I'm like a feral cat. She is a person who rehabilitates people as well as rescue animals. She is my angel. God bless people like this.
I've seen this happen so many times, and it's always wonderful. There's just something about a kitten's tenacity and persistence that punches through a cranky boy's guff and turns them into favorite uncles.
I love how Joey has a disability and they didn't feel like they needed to make it part of the story. I think Joey would appreciate that.
We’ve taken in 3 feral strays (on separate occasions) and they were super feral at first, but over time they’ve become so loving. Sometimes it just takes time and love. I love to see stories like this to show people these cats aren’t wild. They just never experienced love. ❤️❤️❤️Thank you for caring for these precious kitties. What an amazing story. Joey is a beautiful kitty!!
This is what love, kindness, and patience does.
I have had many "feral" kitties. It takes a lot of time. But if you're willing to put in the effort it's so worth it.🐈💜🐈💚🐈❤
Oh Joey, your existence is a blessing to this world!
Joey just needed kindness and patience, and he showed what a lovely cat he is.
AWWW
That brave little kitten tho. She's the reason Joey opened up.
Can't resist a helpless baby... Very sweet... He found love and he found his inner kitten... 🐈 🥰
Thanks for giving him such a good home. He looks like he has a wonderful quality of life and is very happy.
People that adopt Cats or Dogs about who they were told "They are aggressive and will never be able to live in a home"...but who then still believe in being able to give those animals a loving home and a good life...I just wish I had the money to donate to each of those amazing people
Aww 😊 Uncle T-Rex + kittens are the cutest thing to hit recommended list
I search and found this keyword comment "t-rex"
@@Mfrfachryy Cool, it's adorable seeing cats/dogs go full T-Rex through their disabilities/physical impairments (pretty much all Dodo videos have that effect)
aww look at their bond they are super cute together
So beautiful to see Joey feeling love & purpose & the nurturing he's giving to kittens. He will be happy now.
All Joey needed was love and you gave him that lady, bless you. Now he has adopted the kittens, aww this is so special. Thank you for sharing this lovely story. 😀🐈🐱
I’m so happy when I see a “feral” cat that is assumed to never be okay with people or other cats and with time, patience and love….. here he is playing and loving on kittens , being such a wonderful family member and so loving having someone to be close to💗 Cats are amazing!
Lots of dogs and cats are labeled as "aggressive" when they first come into shelters just because they are scared
Absolutely! I don't know why these people that work with animals all the time aren't able to figure this out. They don't give them personal attention or any love and then say they're aggressive. Maybe some people want to help but they're just not true animal lovers that pay attention to details.
Kittens be like. " I shall overpower you with my cuteness"
It was so cute how she was, "I'm just gonna snuggle with you" even though he was hissing and growling!
Virtually all of humanity: "yes, please and thank you"
Thank you for taking care of both Joey and the kitten. Giving a chance with good life for Joey and is ultimate turnaround towards kitten was heart warming to watch.
Joey is an affectionate loving kitty by nature. He’s beautiful and smart😻❤. Thank you for caring and loving and keeping him🙏👍❤️😻😍😊 the way he kissing that adorable kitten is just precious❤️
You got to love how he chilled out, pulled back the tude & knew that the kitten was his #1💙
I’ve been watching her TikToks and I’ve watched since before she even got Joey he has really just gotten so comfortable and you can tell he is obsessed with getting love
What you're doing here is so rewarding. For yourself and for the babies that's what they are our babies ❤️😍
I totally agree 👍, hi how are you Kathryn ?
There is so much love everywhere.. you just have to open up to see it and experience it. The kitten coming into this cat's life helped him bloom like a flower.
Blessings to this loving lady adopting and fostering and filming for us. ❤️
It's so cute how the kitten refuses to stop trying to cuddle. We could all learn something here, about not always taking grumpy people too personally.
I just noticed Joey's front paws when she said that he plays with the kittens and tries to show them "this is how you do it". It took 2 seconds of that for me to cry.
You're a good girl 💖 I am glad there are people like you in this world 💐
Hey
Sweet, just like Grandpa Mason with his kittens
He just needed time, but the way he suddenly started licking that kitten was adorable!! I’m so excited to hopefully adopt a cat of my own 😍😍😍
Joey is an amazing cat....my heart is in a good place now watching him kiss the girl kitten's paw.
You are truly an awesome foster Mom..giving the creatures in your care love and space to be able to flourish.
Joey has been able to find his calling.