I remember being given this advice as a young couple: Get a dog. It will prepare you for having a child. Get a cat. It will prepare you for a teenager.
Think this is part of why I prefer cats a bit. Don't get me wrong, dogs are more "useful" and "friendlier," but I feel like cats being more rebellious and not good listeners makes them feel more like people sometimes. There's a certain level of autonomy they get that dogs don't really have.
my cat singlepawdedly drew me out of my severe depression. i can’t imagine not having him. we treat our pets like our children, many of us. i highly recommend having a pet, if possible
I'm going to let the cat out of the bag here..🤭 when we invade we should take both the horses and the cats. The horses will cause a distraction while the sneaky ninja cats stealthily move into position. They will then simultaneously trip almost everyone in England and we will seize the power! We will then demand clotted cream, fancy cheeses and butter, and rename "chips" to french fries; crisps to chips. We will wreak havoc and rule the world!!!
In my lifetime I've "owned" a cat, dog, fish, snake, rabbit, bird, guinea pig, hamster, turtle, 1/2 coyote dog, and a horse (I believe the horse thought I belonged to him). Pets are awesome.
@@maidenminnesota1 😂😂😂 I just realized how that sounds. I meant he was a half breed coyote and alaskan husky. He was nuts. Loved to eat my toys, clothes, and would not leave me alone.
Sounds like me, many dogs, a few cats, guinea pigs, gerbils, hamsters, rats, mice, a rabbit, ferrets, a grey squirrel, a flying squirrel, a barn owl and many tanks of fish, monitor lizards and a tegu, finches (briefly). Not all at the same time, although I did have four dogs, two cats and three ferrets that could all be let loose in the house together (supervised) without trouble. Then my son had a corn snake that escaped frequently. When I was growing up my mother had cockatiels (hated them, NOISY!)
When children are raised with pets, they learn compassion, sympathy, and empathy. They learn what unconditional love means. They learn to give unconditional love. They learn how to be responsible for another life. And they learn the pain of loss.
So true, i lost so many dogs in my life, that death is natural, its part of life, even tho their gone, their in a better place and wont be replaced. Their family, its like when your grandparents dies, they can't be replaced.
@@kritikitti3868 That's true. I read a study a while back that was done in a mennonite community. The children there are raised around farm animals and pets. The allergy rates for those kids are remarkably low.
I'm one of those Americans that answers YES to pets. We have some acreage, so we have a horse and a pony, a goat, a flock of chickens and ducks, a rabbit colony, cats, dogs *and* fish. You would think that I'm the source of the pets, but my husband brought the pony home in *my car*. I still haven't forgiven him for that...
I'm low on food but I made sure my two cats have enough to eat for next 2 months . . Speaking of horses in America , the founder of Mars candy company named the Snickers candy bar after the family pet horse
Linda Easley I think the “overbuying” will settle down pretty soon. But if you get desperate, you could shred newspaper finely for kitty. (Or any kind of paper) or use regular sand? In any case, you are a good owner to make them a priority, too 👍 .
Cats are far more trainable than they are usually given credit for being (and that includes walking pn leashes). I have trained 2 of my cats to walk on leashes and one would walk along with my dog like they were a pack... 😏 Harness training was "fun," but once they realized the harness meant going outside, they were full on board! 😁 It was good exercise AND the bonus of all the crazy looks from the neighbors, and passersby, was PRICELESS! 😉
The first cat we had, when we tried to train him for walking outside on a harness, he would just promptly lay down on the sidewalk and absolutely refuse to move. We never got past this. The last cat we had hated being outside, believe it or not! I would go outside the front door holding her, and she would try scrambling over my shoulder to get back in the house. If I sat her down on the porch, she would immediately run back inside! She loved to sit at a screened open window, though!
Yes! I've known several trained cats. Including one puffy legend who used to be walked around the neighborhood on a harness. It was so cute I could not even. Several I knew belonged to one person who grew up in a dog-training family, ended up loving cats and had never heard they couldn't be trained so she just trained hers. All of them. If I ever get a cat again, I'll start with a kitten. It's easier if you start when they're younger.
@@Anelisa8520 it is. thats what I did with mine.i trained him to walk on a harness, to be brushed, to tolerate his nails being clipped when he was a kitten. later he started learning words, I taught him to sit, lie down, jump, up (on his hind legs) to get the treat....hes really intelligent.😺
My son came home from school with a nine month old, 6lb kitten. We have an ancient toy poodle and a 3 year old corgi. Within 2 weeks the kitten was running the household with an iron paw.
The history of horses in the US is really interesting, but to answer your question... What is this, the wild west? Why yes, yes it is :) Cheers from Colorado!
Also salutations from Utah! Our train home once hit a cow. Actually two cows. There were also a whole lot of ladies from Hong Kong on board at the time, all in the same suit, obviously from some kind of convention. THAT was their introduction to Utah. Welcome to America! XD (Even more fun, it's a double-decker train. Like the iconic British buses.)
Hell, I'm not doing anything more important, so I'll go ahead and give the fascinating little history lesson. Horses are endemic to the Americas. What you ask? You thought there weren't any horses in the Americas until the Spanish brought them in the late 1400s? Well, you're right! But.... Horses originated in North America millions of years ago, it is believed. They migrated throughout the Americas and lived good lives here too, populating large swaths of both continents...until about 10,000-15,000 years ago and then they just disappear from the fossil records. We don't know why, but what we do know is that some had managed to cross the land bridge that connected Alaska with Siberia, just as the first humans were going in the opposite direction. Apparently, the horses liked Asia and eventually they were domesticated by central Asian herding tribes, probably the ancestors of the Mongols. They were further refined through selective breeding until today. They found their way back to America thanks to Christopher Columbus and his successors. Modern horses don't look much like their ancestors from the Americas, but they are classified as the same species.
@@SpicyTexan64 my cats love me, I am sure. Even if I am outside for a few minutes 4 of them always stand on the cabinet near the door waiting for me to come back inside. When I ask who wants a kiss they all give me a kiss by pressing there lips on mine. I am nearly 70 and my husband passed away so these cats entertain me, keep me company and are always showing me affection. They come by name, love belly rubs, and follow me everywhere in the house. When I put on their bedtime music they run to the bedroom. When I wake up in the morning my four kissy kitties give me a kiss. They are just as affection and devoted as any dog I have ever had. My sister and others have said that my cats are so special and think it is because I raise them as children, not pets, and they know I love them.
Or the cat is being distracted from his constant hand waving lol. Btw if you want to keep a cat occupied for an hour or so, just put a fidget spinner on the ground. It works wonders
Dogs about humans: "they feed me, they walk me, they give me water, let me live with them. They must be Gods". Cats: "They feed me, give me water, let me live with them. I AM a God". Are cats or dogs smarter, hard to say. Some dogs are very smart. Cats on the other hand don't care one way or the other what you think, they KNOW they are smarter, and that's all that matters.
Sadly,. many people breed dogs to be like that. Btw, my good friend has a rescue Pit Bull & she says he's generally sweet but he gets aggressive at times . I'm worried that he'll harm her or her kids so I hope she gets him under control..
Fluffballs and reptiles are generally kept by the children in a household. You'd have to go looking in their rooms to find them. I kept hamsters as a young girl. I currently have 2 dogs and 7 cats. Cats are my absolute favorite creature on earth!!
The irony is that those fluffballs really shouldn’t be owned by children, a majority of them like hamsters are quite moderate to difficult to own due to their needs and concerns
I’m 55 and my hubby and I have 6 dogs, too many cats (thank goodness we live in the country), a Mississippi Map turtle and 4 fancy goldfish in a pond! Can ya tell I ❤️animals! 🐶 🐱 🐢 🐠 In the past we had 2 house bunnies as well! 🐰
what's interesting about cats is if you read the history of their domestication, you'll actually come out with the realization that cats were never properly domesticated,at least not by us. effectively most experts agree that they domesticated themselves, they basically realized that being around humans was an extremely good opportunity because it meant easy access to food. so over time they just got used to being around us and here we are but again they effectively domesticated themselves.
That would be a very very very stupid evolutionary disadvantage. I dunno why people think fish are stupid, goldfish are just as smart as other fish or specific animals
Cats-they're all crazy, each in its own way, which is what I love about them. I have a big calico named Cleo. Her favorite things are fresh laundry and whatever I happen to be eating for lunch or dinner (she always wants some, even when she doesn't want it, if you know what I mean). I hardly ever call her Cleo. Most of the time I call her Bonker, because she likes to give me head butts. As for Kafka being dumb: he has you pretty well trained, doesn't he?
@@kathryngeeslin9509 No. No difference. Because Cats are the only animals that socially bond with their "property." "I love this person! Better hurry up and make him my slave!" That's part of what makes Cats certifiably insane as animals.
My cat Wormy begs me for a bite when I'm eating such foods as baked beans and potato chips. He does, however, gobble them down. He is strange. Which I suppose is true of all cats.
This is true! I've never trained a goldfish but I did have a betta fish trained to flare at my finger and jump out of the water for food. I'm assuming goldfish have similar mental capacity.
I've got fish tank ,and when you stand up walk over to feed them , without even touching the tank, they all gather round expectantly ,so they must have some kind of memory
Also bettas! You can train them to go through hoops. I just wish people knew how hard they actually are to keep alive. Tropical fish require lots of knowledge and are more finicky, more than freshwater fish care.
Rudy, my ginger boy, would like you to know that Kafka is greeting you appropriately. “Tail in my human’s face” is his favorite greeting, usually first thing in the morning. 😂
Your cat is adorable. Agree on using the term domesticated loosely when it comes to cats. IMO part of a cat's charm is that it's not servile; their cuteness doesn't hurt either. Had one when I was a teen that would only eat 2 brands of food, give her anything else & she'd act like she was burying it. She'd exaggerate said motions for emphasis. Love the deadpan delivery you do with all your videos. It reminds me of Ben Stein in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off".
kbrock 9146 I have two cats and one dog things can get bad sometimes but they have actually learned there place in our home. My big female cat is the boss and she makes sure they know that!!!🤣🤣🤣
Dave077 No, they’re more domesticated than their human owners that are hoarding kitty litter. As of right now, I can’t order it online from Chewy or PetSmart.
I cannot speak the consumer end but people there are much more likely to train their dogs to be behaved in public. This is why dogs are allowed in places where they have been banned here.
@@AnikaBren It's not clear which country you are referring to in your comment. But if it is America banning animals from areas there is a simple explanation. It is a health code violation. The exception is service dogs, but they are highly trained animals.
I inherited a parrot from my weed smoking brother in law. He smoked a LOT of weed. The parrot picked up a few things. Once, I swallowed wrong and started hacking and coughing like a tuberculosis patient. Pretty soon, the bird started to make a noise that I can only describe as a bubbling bong, followed by a deep cough. Did I mention the BIL smoke a LOT of weed? Lots and lots.
Hahaha hahaha 😂 I have a great blue fronted amazon parrot and he is suuuper smart!! He's just my best friend!!!🐦 Parrots are great fun and entertaining, but definitely not for most people.
A lot of places in America we are only allowed to have a cat. They grow on you. I owned two guinea pigs and they brought me a lot of joy. I couldn't believe how appreciative they are (when I got them a bigger cage) and how SMART they are at communicating with their owners. It really blew my mind how smart they are and loving and appreciate what you do for them. They do take a lot of work, but WOW what an experience those two taught me about life. It was Godly to me, to be honest. You know I love your videos.
@@Maggot39967 They don't waste anything on their corn cob and eat it in an orderly fashion. They give each other haircuts and if you put a vegetable or fruit in their cage they don't like, they politely put in the corner to say: mom, we don't like it... don't waste your money. And when the female gives birth, the guy sits outside of the hut. Totally blew my mind. Buy them a new house or toy or clean their cage, so happy. Their pads and nails and ears have to be kept clean for any little ones maybe wanting a couple. Pretty awesome.
My dad loves to brag about his childhood cat, Brutus. Brutus once arranged mice in a row on the porch. When my grandmother screamed, he got the idea. He put them on the lawnmower the next time. The cat was no freeloader.
@@mdee860 I’m not going to let my hamsters go free range. Letting rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, or ferrets out for extended free time is great and encouraged, but letting them roam free when guests are in your home is asking for a tragic accident involving feet that are not accustomed curious babes and those curious babes.
I have a fish tank with a unknown number of fish in it, a Border Collie, a Australian Shepard. Two Quarter horses, a Thoroughbred Quarter horse cross, and cows lots of cows... one which is an actual pet since she had to be bottle raised.
I read "Two Quarter horses" and had two thoughts nearly simultaneously: -- Two quarter horses equals one half horse. -- Actually, they're buck-and-a-quarter horses, but don't tell him that.
I have 1 cat right now. He’s a rescue. His name is Sunshine. In the past I’ve had many dogs. I’ve even had three rescue shelties and one from a puppy. At my stage in life a cat is just easier to care for. You really don’t own them they own you. I love my cat!!💕😺
Russian Blue. They're large and powerful cats. Very strong personalities. Cats expect to be worshiped, Russian Blues demand it. They have an English cousin, the British Blue, which has a more "smashed" muzzle and very round head. The "i can haz cheezburger" cat is a Brit. The British Blue can rightfully be called a Cheshire cat, because they were a common sight on the docks of Chester, England.
Concerning smaller pets, the care standards for hamsters (for instance) tend to be higher in the UK. I mean the cages our pet shops sell are still too small for them (they need at least 80x50cm unbroken floorspace) but at least they're not just straight up dangerous (Tiny Tales cages in the US, which are marketed more as toys for children as opposed to habitats for animals). I've also noticed in various Facebook care communities I'm in for small animals (rats, hamsters) breeding them for 'fun' is more widely done in the US. Also pet rats are sold alone (BIG no-no) SO often in the US since they're generally sold for live feeding reptiles (basically all but illegal in the UK) whereas in the UK the main pet shop has a policy that doesn't allow them to be sold alone, which is good at least. Just a thing I've noticed from adminning/being part of various groups.
Well, let's be real... having a cat starts at 2. Even with immediate full cohabitation, cats will quickly learn to get along. When I brought my current mostly-grey kitty home as an older kitten from the parking lot where I worked, her late adopted sister (who did live with other cats all her life, to be fair) basically accepted the kitten immediately. It was only the newcomer that growled, hissed and hid. That lasted all of about 2 days. When I saw the elder grooming the younger, I knew they'd settled in together.
Fish can actually remember things up to a year. I have 1 betta, 2 snails, 7 neons, 2 cory, 2 goldfish and a mino. We also have two dogs a mini Aussie and shihzu mix Maltese. I'm saving up for my own horse.
I knew a family that had an aviary with 20+ birds of various species and I remember being told that you shouldn't have just one pet bird because the loneliness can make them depressed. I had a pair of parakeets that were mates and after one of them choked to death on a sunflower seed the other refused to eat anything and eventually starved to death. So I'm very much inclined to believe that birds suffering from depression and or loneliness is an actual problem.
@@JeanieD no longer. (1912) they are Lagomorpha. they have an extra pair of incisors. different skeletal structure and they digest differently.. we know more now.
Laurence is so charming and entertaining - and informative. Amusing to learn all the misconceptions we have about each other, and how different we are, even tho the British Isles spawned us. I feel silly whenever I say to myself, "Oh well, he's mispronounced that word," then I realize, well technically he couldn't have.
After awhile one comes to realize and accept that cats own their 'owners' not the other way around. If you really like or just love cats your ok with that. They choose us not the other way around. By the way, your cats beautiful.
We’re a cat household. 4 cats, on our second group as a married couple. Our rainbow bridge girls lived to 21, 21, 18, 15. Our fur babies now are 11, 11, 10, and 5. I grew up with cats and dogs. They’re family, not pets. 😸😸😸😸
21 years with some of the best friends you'll ever have. I hope to have as many healthy years with my baby girl, who is 17 atm. I also have an 8yr old boy and a 3yr old girl. I always feel like we have an invisible tether between me and the oldest one, we naturally wander to follow the other if one leaves the room. It isn't always her following me either! I feel the tug if she wanders too far or is gone too long and I have to follow. There is a definite soul connection between us and it is just an amazing bond. Pets bring such a genuine love into the household and they have helped me through some rough times emotionally.
This one was especially fun! We’re so emotional about our animals. Look at all of the UA-cam rescues, training, funny, and other animal videos we have. They really are part of our family and we really don’t like to see them neglected or abused!!! My daughter asks me every day for a horse. Wish I could. I trust she’ll own a few when she grows up.
Had one in Arizona, she was half feral. Had coyotes too, right across the street which was South Mountain Park, (The largest Municipal Park in the world.) They never got the cat. They were no trouble at all.
Same with Nebraska. Tons of coyotes here. I used to live in Arizona where the coyotes are smaller and I was shocked at how huge they are here. Turns out that the largest coyote subspecies lives here in the Midwest (I think the same large subspecies might also live in parts of New Mexico, but I'm not 100% sure). Thankfully, they usually keep to themselves, but if a small pet strays too far from a house, the coyotes won't hesitate to catch it if they're hungry enough. There's a breeding pair in my area and part of their territory is in our forested backyard so we can't ever let our cats out. Thankfully, one is too scared to go out anyways, and the other has been an indoor cat his whole life so he doesn't really ask to go out and we keep him very entertained with toys and games inside. We signed an agreement at the humane society we got him from that he would be indoor only, which is their policy for adopting cats out, partly because it's technically illegal in my location to allow any pet, even a cat, to go out off-leash unless it's safely contained in an inescapable enclosure (but it's never really enforced unless the pet causes trouble).
I don't think I'd have an outdoor cat anywhere anymore. Last one we let out went missing for 2 weeks and came home with a mangled-up leg that had to be amputated. Vet thought he got caught in a car engine. He still lived to be 17.
@@Cadwaladr My mom's cat she had back in the 70s and 80s also had to have her leg amputated when she got her leg mangled by some farm equipment. My sister's cat went missing and never came back so we suspect that he died (somebody who lives near me routinely shoots cats who come onto his property). One of my childhood cats went missing for 7 months in 2009 and we only got Mimi back because we have all our pets microchipped and somebody called the humane society about her when a winter storm was coming in. It turns out that she was just in a different neighborhood, having taken a wrong turn somewhere (a cat that she interacted with had been hit by a car, so I wonder if she saw that happen and got too startled to find her way home). She was so happy to be home and we had another 9 years with her until she passed away in 2018 at the age of 17. Her sister passed away a year later at the age of 18, outliving Mimi by one year. With all that's happened, it seems best to keep our cats inside. Our vet agrees but that's a discussion each person should have with their vet or local humane society (I do strongly recommend keeping cats indoors if possible though).
There's a cat that resides in my workplace. She makes the day enjoyable, but damn is it hard to tear away from her in order to get my job done. The moment she sees me, she'll run up to me, meow, and rub up against me. "I love you! I love you! I love you! Now follow me to all of my favorite places so you can pet me in them!" My heart is torn every morning.
I take care of my sister's cat, she's the sweetest little thing and just so timid. When she walks on you it's like little marshmallows. Even when she tries to wake me up she taps me so gently it's like a marshmallow. Even her licking his gentle like a wet marshmallow. And she always wants to sleep next to my face.
As a fellow Brit who has lived in the United States for many years one thing I have noticed is that a lot of rural households with dogs in the U.S. will keep the dogs outside compared to mostly indoor dogs in the U.K.
Your cat Kafka is awesome! Lol. Twitching his tail at you, demanding attention then trying to bite you. This was a great topic, very informative, and entertaining, & a subject that lots of people can relate to because they have various pets. So Thank you, Laurence and Kafka, great video!🐱👍
Great video! I learned awhile back that there are more horses in America, today, than ever were in the past. My neighbor has four right next door to me. We live in the country, but it's getting built up. They own a strip of land that they let the horses run on. Before them there were some people who raised dogs (horrible barking all the time), so I love to see the horses. We have two budgies that we love, but in the past we have had multiple cats, a couple dogs, a duck, a goat, a rat, some mice, a rooster, some guinea pigs, hundreds of fish, more budgies, a tortoise and horned toads from the desert, and rabbits.
Love how when you are trying to video cats they ignore you until you are busy doing something else then they'll want you to pay attention to them 8:42 We can still see you, you handsome little man though it's just a corner of your furry back.
Just an thought have you considered fostering homeless animal's? The shelter pays for all the food and medical bills. All you have to do is love them. Obviously I don't know your living situation, but many people don't know about fostering programs and how they work, so I thought I'd mention it. I hope you can afford a pet soon. 🙂
I have 1 cat left now. She's 16 yrs old . I used to have 11 cats but every year I have lost one. Cats are the best . 1 of my cats lived to be 19 yrs and 9 months old when she passed away. Your cat looks like my cat that I just mentioned . Have a nice week ! 🐈🐾🐱
Had a similar experience, then a stray brought three kittens, introduced to me and gave them to my last cat, and died before I got her to the emergency hospital. So we gained kittens, and their father has sort of moved in.
I had a cat who lived till she was 22. After she passed, I said never again will I have one. It just hurt too bad. Someone had to give up their cats, and I felt sorry for them. Now I have two. It was three, but she went to Kitty heaven!
@@GeoffO856 lol I know it's crazy right. This place doesnt make any sense. It's one of the only states with huge cities that r on the right and were full of horses. It's like the wild west kinda. Guns and all. I love it gotta say. Except the heat. None of us like the heat lmao
Laurence, I love cats because dogs have masters and cats have staff. My cat knows that I work for him, not the other way around. By the way, you have an absolutely lovely cat.
I have a yellow Labrador, a cockatoo, two fish tanks,and a huge African sulcata tortoise. It’s an exciting house hold for sure bit I love them all dearly. Love your cat by the way.
You are both informative and funny. "prepared by my graphics team, a team that consists of... my cat". Love watching your show! Hope you stay in America, you have become a national treasure.
Regarding the "3 second memory of a fish" theory, as a long time aquarium owner ive always found this to be false. Ive actually taught tricks to several of my fish. Such as waving at them and getting them to respond instantly and happily, which they can show an obvious sense of happiness by moving side to side or even up and down in an excited manner. My Angelfish loves to wiggle side to side. Side note to any fish owners, if u buy a cheap handheld mirror or 2 and place it up against the glass your fish WILL LOVE YOU FOR IT! Its adds some extra amusement on top of fish already being entertaining. Another trick ive taught many fish is shaking the food container in front of them. They actually LEARN what it is and become bursting with excitement. Ive even done my own experiments with my fish to test their memory. I think what might be true is maybe they have a TOTAL memory comprised of only taking up about 3 seconds in totality. But just a warning to any non fish owners out there, it can be difficult sometimes to take care of tanks properly, so its not for everyone.
True, tanks are alot of work to care for properly! I never thought of mirrors! What a good idea. My fish did respond to dinner time when I shook the food container. And my goldfish(es?) would react to me when I walked by their tank, expecting food or treats, I suppose.
I love how you take such good care of your fish! I think they are more intelligent than we give them credit for, but like many other animals, they get bored and stupid in captivity with nothing to stimulate their minds.
Yes I have great admiration for you! I inherited a betta fish in a classroom and I kept him alive for over a year and it was a lot of work! He ended up getting something where his fin was rotting off and I tried so many different medicines and treatments and nothing seemed to help! The last one I tried, I followed the directions but they were wrong, and it ended up killing him. 😥 I was so upset because I had tried so hard to save him. I still feel so awful about it I can hardly think about it. I loved having him but it’s a crazy amount of work to keep the tank clean.
I have a horse and a pony. The pony used to belong to a girl with leukemia and the horse is an elderly barrel racing horse that was abused and skinny as a bone when I got her.
I have loved all my pets. Had 3 dogs that lived 20 years each. A Cocktail that lived 30 years, a Love Bird 20 years , A Beta fish 5 years, a Large Fancy Tail Gold fish (but he only had one small spot of gold, all white). Just got my second Beta ,one year and two parakeets one year. All my pets are resting in my backyard,with memory stones. I had a bond with each. Even the fish. They would come when I called their names. My new Beta Murdock will be sleeping and I can call him, he will come. So Sweet. His little fins flapping like a puppies tail wagging. My mom who just passed away. Called me Doctor Doolittle. Love watching you. Always wanted to go to your home land. 🙃💕💫😎😉
I fell off a two year old filly. She was just bought by my cousin and he was so excited. The family decided to take a family photo with me on the horse. She was saddled. I was three years old. The family was at the farm of my grandparents. They all gathered around and took the photos. Then, someone let go of her reins, not me. She took off down the driveway toward the highway. I tried to hold onto the pommel. I fell off halfway down the drive. Thank the Lord! I woke up in the doctors office. Needless to say, I don’t like to ride nor heights for that matter. I have one dog and a six month old kitten.
I remember being given this advice as a young couple: Get a dog. It will prepare you for having a child. Get a cat. It will prepare you for a teenager.
Sounds about right.
Think this is part of why I prefer cats a bit. Don't get me wrong, dogs are more "useful" and "friendlier," but I feel like cats being more rebellious and not good listeners makes them feel more like people sometimes. There's a certain level of autonomy they get that dogs don't really have.
And sometimes a two year old.
My cats have always been well behaved. It's called training.
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I really only wanted one cat, but if God wants me to have 3, then 7 it is.
Michele Parker 🤣😂🤣😂 right!?!
7 too. The inn is full.
11 -- there was a cat explosion at my house.
i dont think i have enough tolerance for servitude to own 7 cats. i do watch the creamheroes channel.
Love this! I did have six at one time.
It is not really a quarantine unless it comes from the quarantine region of France. Otherwise it's just a sparkling isolation.
The word is of Italian origins, so that's wrong!
www.etymonline.com/word/quarantine
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I've heard that British are very keen on Dalmations, I've heard of one household that had 101 of them.
Apparently they make wonderful coats
my cat singlepawdedly drew me out of my severe depression. i can’t imagine not having him. we treat our pets like our children, many of us. i highly recommend having a pet, if possible
I love how kitty feigns disinterest while nonchalantly stroking your face with his tail.
"There are more American cats than there are British people"
So youre saying when we invade we should send the cats
I'm going to let the cat out of the bag here..🤭 when we invade we should take both the horses and the cats. The horses will cause a distraction while the sneaky ninja cats stealthily move into position. They will then simultaneously trip almost everyone in England and we will seize the power! We will then demand clotted cream, fancy cheeses and butter, and rename "chips" to french fries; crisps to chips. We will wreak havoc and rule the world!!!
Becky S Strategic! You should consult with our top generals! 😂🤣😂
There's a lot of fish to be found on an island, I don't think we're thinking this one through. Cats are notorious turncoats.
@@GingerSnapCat I don't think that's fair. "Turncoat" suggests you had valid reason to believe the cat was allied to you in the first place.
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You're right. They're truly only ever on their own side...each individually. So many sides.
In my lifetime I've "owned" a cat, dog, fish, snake, rabbit, bird, guinea pig, hamster, turtle, 1/2 coyote dog, and a horse (I believe the horse thought I belonged to him). Pets are awesome.
Which half of the coyote did you have?
@@maidenminnesota1 😂😂😂 I just realized how that sounds. I meant he was a half breed coyote and alaskan husky. He was nuts. Loved to eat my toys, clothes, and would not leave me alone.
Sounds like me, many dogs, a few cats, guinea pigs, gerbils, hamsters, rats, mice, a rabbit, ferrets, a grey squirrel, a flying squirrel, a barn owl and many tanks of fish, monitor lizards and a tegu, finches (briefly). Not all at the same time, although I did have four dogs, two cats and three ferrets that could all be let loose in the house together (supervised) without trouble.
Then my son had a corn snake that escaped frequently. When I was growing up my mother had cockatiels (hated them, NOISY!)
You belonged to the cat, cats have no owners.😁
I want to know stories of how you stopped them all from trying to eat each other.
When children are raised with pets, they learn compassion, sympathy, and empathy. They learn what unconditional love means. They learn to give unconditional love. They learn how to be responsible for another life. And they learn the pain of loss.
They also have stronger immune systems.
So true, i lost so many dogs in my life, that death is natural, its part of life, even tho their gone, their in a better place and wont be replaced. Their family, its like when your grandparents dies, they can't be replaced.
@@ms.pirate they’re* they’re* they’re*. (they are)
When my mom’s cat Sam died when I was 7 it was the first time I saw someone close to me utterly devastated like my Pepe was
@@kritikitti3868 That's true. I read a study a while back that was done in a mennonite community. The children there are raised around farm animals and pets. The allergy rates for those kids are remarkably low.
As a t shirt said, "dogs have owners, cats have staff"
bahahaha
Exactly
Or, you own a dog,you feed a cat.
That's a fact!
This is the reason I only have dogs this late in life. After 50 years as a member of the staff , I finally retired.
I'm one of those Americans that answers YES to pets. We have some acreage, so we have a horse and a pony, a goat, a flock of chickens and ducks, a rabbit colony, cats, dogs *and* fish. You would think that I'm the source of the pets, but my husband brought the pony home in *my car*. I still haven't forgiven him for that...
But he bought you a pony
You’re lucky, wish I could have a pony. Still I’ve had some great cats and dogs.
God bless him, your lucky thats the best gift anyone could get 💓
Apocalypse food supply.
@@willg4802 LOL .. Funny.. (and so true)
Your cat knows it’s photogenic. He just wants you to get his good side. Hope the kitty will make more appearances. What a personality!
Yours is adorable! 💕🐈💕
Your cats beautiful. Love the color 😍
I'm low on food but I made sure my two cats have enough to eat for next 2 months . .
Speaking of horses in America , the founder of Mars candy company named the Snickers candy bar after the family pet horse
Linda Easley I’m running low on cat litter, it’s no where to be found. I didn’t know about the candy bar, thanks for the info.
@@ceciliag2929 I face the same problem with cat litter 😞
Linda Easley I think the “overbuying” will settle down pretty soon. But if you get desperate, you could shred newspaper finely for kitty. (Or any kind of paper) or use regular sand? In any case, you are a good owner to make them a priority, too 👍
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@@suesylvester7075 thanks !
GMM just talked about that
Cats are far more trainable than they are usually given credit for being (and that includes walking pn leashes). I have trained 2 of my cats to walk on leashes and one would walk along with my dog like they were a pack... 😏 Harness training was "fun," but once they realized the harness meant going outside, they were full on board! 😁 It was good exercise AND the bonus of all the crazy looks from the neighbors, and passersby, was PRICELESS! 😉
The first cat we had, when we tried to train him for walking outside on a harness, he would just promptly lay down on the sidewalk and absolutely refuse to move. We never got past this. The last cat we had hated being outside, believe it or not! I would go outside the front door holding her, and she would try scrambling over my shoulder to get back in the house. If I sat her down on the porch, she would immediately run back inside! She loved to sit at a screened open window, though!
Do your neighbors say "crazy cat lady is taking her cat for a walk again...."?
Yes! I've known several trained cats. Including one puffy legend who used to be walked around the neighborhood on a harness. It was so cute I could not even. Several I knew belonged to one person who grew up in a dog-training family, ended up loving cats and had never heard they couldn't be trained so she just trained hers. All of them. If I ever get a cat again, I'll start with a kitten. It's easier if you start when they're younger.
@@Anelisa8520 it is. thats what I did with mine.i trained him to walk on a harness, to be brushed, to tolerate his nails being clipped when he was a kitten. later he started learning words, I taught him to sit, lie down, jump, up (on his hind legs) to get the treat....hes really intelligent.😺
@@Paradigm-change I love every bit of that!!! =^. .^=
My son came home from school with a nine month old, 6lb kitten. We have an ancient toy poodle and a 3 year old corgi. Within 2 weeks the kitten was running the household with an iron paw.
The history of horses in the US is really interesting, but to answer your question... What is this, the wild west? Why yes, yes it is :)
Cheers from Colorado!
Also salutations from Utah! Our train home once hit a cow. Actually two cows.
There were also a whole lot of ladies from Hong Kong on board at the time, all in the same suit, obviously from some kind of convention. THAT was their introduction to Utah. Welcome to America! XD
(Even more fun, it's a double-decker train. Like the iconic British buses.)
Hell, I'm not doing anything more important, so I'll go ahead and give the fascinating little history lesson.
Horses are endemic to the Americas. What you ask? You thought there weren't any horses in the Americas until the Spanish brought them in the late 1400s? Well, you're right! But....
Horses originated in North America millions of years ago, it is believed. They migrated throughout the Americas and lived good lives here too, populating large swaths of both continents...until about 10,000-15,000 years ago and then they just disappear from the fossil records. We don't know why, but what we do know is that some had managed to cross the land bridge that connected Alaska with Siberia, just as the first humans were going in the opposite direction.
Apparently, the horses liked Asia and eventually they were domesticated by central Asian herding tribes, probably the ancestors of the Mongols. They were further refined through selective breeding until today. They found their way back to America thanks to Christopher Columbus and his successors.
Modern horses don't look much like their ancestors from the Americas, but they are classified as the same species.
And as I love to remind people, the state with the most horses per square mile is the Garden State. Cheers from New Jersey!
revelwoodie most per square mile....so that would be about 3? 😂
@@loriar1027 We may be a small state, but we're proud. Especially of our horses. Horses are a big part of life in New Jersey.
Dogs AND cats are both the greatest little creatures God ever put on this earth. Pure love. Pure devotion. Pure entertainment!
True. Except for the cat part.
Lexy Thomas Cats are Great. Dogs make your house stink.
My cat is sweet. Well mostly but she is the Queen so......
@@SpicyTexan64 my cats love me, I am sure. Even if I am outside for a few minutes 4 of them always stand on the cabinet near the door waiting for me to come back inside. When I ask who wants a kiss they all give me a kiss by pressing there lips on mine.
I am nearly 70 and my husband passed away so these cats entertain me, keep me company and are always showing me affection. They come by name, love belly rubs, and follow me everywhere in the house. When I put on their bedtime music they run to the bedroom. When I wake up in the morning my four kissy kitties give me a kiss.
They are just as affection and devoted as any dog I have ever had. My sister and others have said that my cats are so special and think it is because I raise them as children, not pets, and they know I love them.
Good Boy Buddy I’ve had more good experiences with cats than I have with dogs.
The cute kitty cat certainly stole the show, this time!!! 😁😁😁😂😂😂
you: I'll get to you in the end.
cat: Here's my end.
😆"He has a 'tail' to tell - then wraps it across your face 😆
I was very attentive until your cat came on the screen. He is absolutely gorgeous.
He's biting you because he's worried why his crazy hooman is talk to nobody...again, and is trying to snap you out of it. 😂
Or because he’s petting the cat against the way his fur lays. Im honestly surprised Lawrence still has a face.
Or the cat is being distracted from his constant hand waving lol. Btw if you want to keep a cat occupied for an hour or so, just put a fidget spinner on the ground. It works wonders
Biting like that is a bossy dominant thing for cats
@@ambrosianapier7545 Cat to me, biting my finger "Give me food or loose your finger!"
"It wasn't curiosity that killed the cat, it was a Ford Escort"!
Thanks for the first real laugh I've had in days!
Yes I lol on that one!
Not only am I responsible for 4 of those cats in a two-person household but one of them likes watching your videos with me.
Are Brits as crazy as Americans when it comes to spoiling their pets? Especially dogs and cats. The clothes, the food, the beds, toys, etc.
Cat: Pet me or I’ll attack you! Never mind, I attack you anyway.
Dogs do a lot more damage when they attack.
A dog attacking a child makes the T. V news and results in the dog being destroyed.
Dogs about humans: "they feed me, they walk me, they give me water, let me live with them. They must be Gods".
Cats: "They feed me, give me water, let me live with them. I AM a God".
Are cats or dogs smarter, hard to say. Some dogs are very smart. Cats on the other hand don't care one way or the other what you think, they KNOW they are smarter, and that's all that matters.
Sadly,. many people breed dogs to be like that. Btw, my good friend has a rescue Pit Bull & she says he's generally sweet but he gets aggressive at times . I'm worried that he'll harm her or her kids so I hope she gets him under control..
"It wasn't curiosity that killed the cat, It was a Ford Escort" I spit out my water. Thanks. 😂
Fluffballs and reptiles are generally kept by the children in a household. You'd have to go looking in their rooms to find them. I kept hamsters as a young girl. I currently have 2 dogs and 7 cats. Cats are my absolute favorite creature on earth!!
Hey now.. I had 2 guinea pigs until last year and I'm almost 50 :)
The irony is that those fluffballs really shouldn’t be owned by children, a majority of them like hamsters are quite moderate to difficult to own due to their needs and concerns
@@McSnezzly agreed, and honestly a cat cost less overall and is easier to care for. If you have a yard though a dog is even better :)
I’m 55 and my hubby and I have 6 dogs, too many cats (thank goodness we live in the country), a Mississippi Map turtle and 4 fancy goldfish in a pond! Can ya tell I ❤️animals! 🐶 🐱 🐢 🐠 In the past we had 2 house bunnies as well! 🐰
I want a cat but they aren't friendly to me, so I just end up lonely lol
what's interesting about cats is if you read the history of their domestication, you'll actually come out with the realization that cats were never properly domesticated,at least not by us. effectively most experts agree that they domesticated themselves, they basically realized that being around humans was an extremely good opportunity because it meant easy access to food. so over time they just got used to being around us and here we are but again they effectively domesticated themselves.
You really could adapt your video formats into a wonderful standup routine. You are really funny and a great speaker. Well done sir!
Also reminiscent of Gervais. Without the killer instinct/ topics
The 3 second fish memory was disproved by Mythbusters, they trained them to go through a setup to get food and it lasted for months.
That would be a very very very stupid evolutionary disadvantage. I dunno why people think fish are stupid, goldfish are just as smart as other fish or specific animals
My goldfish were amazingly smart and interactive.
Cats-they're all crazy, each in its own way, which is what I love about them. I have a big calico named Cleo. Her favorite things are fresh laundry and whatever I happen to be eating for lunch or dinner (she always wants some, even when she doesn't want it, if you know what I mean). I hardly ever call her Cleo. Most of the time I call her Bonker, because she likes to give me head butts.
As for Kafka being dumb: he has you pretty well trained, doesn't he?
Head butting: Marking her property... Or social bonding. Taker yer pick.
@@blindleader42 there's a difference?
@@kathryngeeslin9509 No. No difference. Because Cats are the only animals that socially bond with their "property." "I love this person! Better hurry up and make him my slave!" That's part of what makes Cats certifiably insane as animals.
My cat Wormy begs me for a bite when I'm eating such foods as baked beans and potato chips. He does, however, gobble them down. He is strange. Which I suppose is true of all cats.
3-second rule, not true for goldfish. You can actually train them to a small extent.
This is true! I've never trained a goldfish but I did have a betta fish trained to flare at my finger and jump out of the water for food. I'm assuming goldfish have similar mental capacity.
I've got fish tank ,and when you stand up walk over to feed them , without even touching the tank, they all gather round expectantly ,so they must have some kind of memory
there are one or two vids on youtube that argue that goldfish, at least, have a memory up to 9 months
Also bettas! You can train them to go through hoops. I just wish people knew how hard they actually are to keep alive. Tropical fish require lots of knowledge and are more finicky, more than freshwater fish care.
I've done it.
Rudy, my ginger boy, would like you to know that Kafka is greeting you appropriately. “Tail in my human’s face” is his favorite greeting, usually first thing in the morning. 😂
Your cat is adorable. Agree on using the term domesticated loosely when it comes to cats. IMO part of a cat's charm is that it's not servile; their cuteness doesn't hurt either. Had one when I was a teen that would only eat 2 brands of food, give her anything else & she'd act like she was burying it. She'd exaggerate said motions for emphasis.
Love the deadpan delivery you do with all your videos. It reminds me of Ben Stein in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off".
"Dogs and cats! Living together! MASS HYSTERIA!"
kbrock 9146 I have two cats and one dog things can get bad sometimes but they have actually learned there place in our home. My big female cat is the boss and she makes sure they know that!!!🤣🤣🤣
A Ghostbusters reference. Sigh. I have found my people! Yes!
At one point in our house we had 11 hamsters, 2 cats and 1 dog-at the same time! Did I mention we also had 3 kids.
@@janicesullivan8942 ... did you post a sign?:
W A R N I N G:
No Entry With Guns Or Large Knives
I May Be Tempted To 'Use' Them
kbrock 9146 one of my favorite movie quotes of all time!
At least the cats didn't stage a run on all the kitty litter when the quarantine hit.
Hahahahaha!! Good one!😀
Dave077 Give it time.
Dave077
No, they’re more domesticated than their human owners that are hoarding kitty litter. As of right now, I can’t order it online from Chewy or PetSmart.
Dave077 wanna bet 😂, no litter ANYWHERE!!! Chewy told me last night they don’t know when they will restock.
Catherine Ransom no litter at Costco, BJ’s or Sams, with 6 cats it may get hairy soon. My kitties do not go outside.
"What is this? The Wild West?"
Well, yeah.
Yeah...was and still is!! lol
If I rubbed my cat's fur back and forth like he's doing, she'd sink her teeth into my hand. One direction only, please.
I watched that anxiously
That's the only way my cat likes it. One direction petting makes him get up and find someone who'll pet him the other way. 😂
Yeah my cat would get the shivers and give me a dirty look
Correct.
Always rub in the direction their hair (fur) falls naturally.
I'd like to see a video on the differences between how people care for their cats and dogs and the consumer culture around it in America and the UK.
I cannot speak the consumer end but people there are much more likely to train their dogs to be behaved in public. This is why dogs are allowed in places where they have been banned here.
I think the care standards are slightly better for pets in Europe than in America, so that would be kind of a heavy topic.
@@AnikaBren It's not clear which country you are referring to in your comment.
But if it is America banning animals from areas there is a simple explanation. It is a health code violation. The exception is service dogs, but they are highly trained animals.
@@amarketing8749 in many areas of Europe dogs are allowed in restaurants and other places they are not allowed in the US.
I love your cat. He needs more screen time. 💕
I inherited a parrot from my weed smoking brother in law. He smoked a LOT of weed. The parrot picked up a few things. Once, I swallowed wrong and started hacking and coughing like a tuberculosis patient. Pretty soon, the bird started to make a noise that I can only describe as a bubbling bong, followed by a deep cough. Did I mention the BIL smoke a LOT of weed? Lots and lots.
OMG. That is too funny!
Idk why thats as funny as it is 😂😂😂
😂😂😂
Was expecting the parrot to say something like "That's some good shit isn't it, dude"
Hahaha hahaha 😂
I have a great blue fronted amazon parrot and he is suuuper smart!!
He's just my best friend!!!🐦
Parrots are great fun and entertaining, but definitely not for most people.
“What’s a shift key.”
“The thing I step on when you are playing a video game.”
#TeamSassyCat
A lot of places in America we are only allowed to have a cat. They grow on you. I owned two guinea pigs and they brought me a lot of joy. I couldn't believe how appreciative they are (when I got them a bigger cage) and how SMART they are at communicating with their owners. It really blew my mind how smart they are and loving and appreciate what you do for them. They do take a lot of work, but WOW what an experience those two taught me about life. It was Godly to me, to be honest. You know I love your videos.
Same! I seriously have had my mind blown over t he last 10 years of owning guinea pigs.
@@Maggot39967 They don't waste anything on their corn cob and eat it in an orderly fashion. They give each other haircuts and if you put a vegetable or fruit in their cage they don't like, they politely put in the corner to say: mom, we don't like it... don't waste your money. And when the female gives birth, the guy sits outside of the hut. Totally blew my mind. Buy them a new house or toy or clean their cage, so happy. Their pads and nails and ears have to be kept clean for any little ones maybe wanting a couple. Pretty awesome.
I can't imagine life without horses! We have 2 right now. It's a lifestyle. It's not for everyone... It's a bunch of work, but I love it!
Yes! I had 3 as a kid… they saved me actually… don’t know what I’d done without my horses…♥️‼️
My dad loves to brag about his childhood cat, Brutus. Brutus once arranged mice in a row on the porch. When my grandmother screamed, he got the idea. He put them on the lawnmower the next time. The cat was no freeloader.
*Yes, Dogs speak English*
They just have a heavy accent
That's true, especially our English Bulldogs 😀🐶
@@samanthab1923
I can't understand a word of "Drunken Scot"
The least recognizably spoken English. By man or beast.
“Fluff balls” are typically called “pocket pets”🙃
You don’t see them often because they often live in bedrooms instead of common rooms
Or in the case of sugar bears they prefer to live in pockets
We call them furballs... not the kind your cat hacks up, though 😂
And they mostly sleep during the day so they can keep you up all night. :)
That's sad. Why have one if you're just going to keep in a (big) cage?
@@mdee860 I’m not going to let my hamsters go free range. Letting rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, or ferrets out for extended free time is great and encouraged, but letting them roam free when guests are in your home is asking for a tragic accident involving feet that are not accustomed curious babes and those curious babes.
Your cat is absolutely beautiful. Had a long hair grey when younger, sweetest temperament and would get a more silver like coat in the winter.
I thought you were the most hilarious UA-cam commentator until your cat debuted. 😂😂😂
I have a fish tank with a unknown number of fish in it, a Border Collie, a Australian Shepard. Two Quarter horses, a Thoroughbred Quarter horse cross, and cows lots of cows... one which is an actual pet since she had to be bottle raised.
No cat in the barn?
nebbin dog No we had a cat around but the dogs chased him, and we were scared they were going to hurt him so we gave him to a friend.
Mary Combs ...,I love cows !
I read "Two Quarter horses" and had two thoughts nearly simultaneously:
-- Two quarter horses equals one half horse.
-- Actually, they're buck-and-a-quarter horses, but don't tell him that.
Lynette Cowper ...😆🤣😂
I have 1 cat right now. He’s a rescue. His name is Sunshine. In the past I’ve had many dogs. I’ve even had three rescue shelties and one from a puppy. At my stage in life a cat is just easier to care for. You really don’t own them they own you. I love my cat!!💕😺
That's why I love them. They are very independent which is a trait that I love!
That is one very handsome cat. The coat color and eye color. Wow.
Russian Blue. They're large and powerful cats. Very strong personalities. Cats expect to be worshiped, Russian Blues demand it. They have an English cousin, the British Blue, which has a more "smashed" muzzle and very round head. The "i can haz cheezburger" cat is a Brit. The British Blue can rightfully be called a Cheshire cat, because they were a common sight on the docks of Chester, England.
Matthew VandenBerg ❤️ my Russian Blue- Baloo
He knows it. too. He was giving a good profile.
Concerning smaller pets, the care standards for hamsters (for instance) tend to be higher in the UK. I mean the cages our pet shops sell are still too small for them (they need at least 80x50cm unbroken floorspace) but at least they're not just straight up dangerous (Tiny Tales cages in the US, which are marketed more as toys for children as opposed to habitats for animals).
I've also noticed in various Facebook care communities I'm in for small animals (rats, hamsters) breeding them for 'fun' is more widely done in the US. Also pet rats are sold alone (BIG no-no) SO often in the US since they're generally sold for live feeding reptiles (basically all but illegal in the UK) whereas in the UK the main pet shop has a policy that doesn't allow them to be sold alone, which is good at least.
Just a thing I've noticed from adminning/being part of various groups.
Well, let's be real... having a cat starts at 2. Even with immediate full cohabitation, cats will quickly learn to get along. When I brought my current mostly-grey kitty home as an older kitten from the parking lot where I worked, her late adopted sister (who did live with other cats all her life, to be fair) basically accepted the kitten immediately. It was only the newcomer that growled, hissed and hid. That lasted all of about 2 days. When I saw the elder grooming the younger, I knew they'd settled in together.
Kitty!! Awww, they're so cute!
Fred, was the best cat ever, he was like a big gray baby. So loving.
Fish can actually remember things up to a year. I have 1 betta, 2 snails, 7 neons, 2 cory, 2 goldfish and a mino. We also have two dogs a mini Aussie and shihzu mix Maltese. I'm saving up for my own horse.
I knew a family that had an aviary with 20+ birds of various species and I remember being told that you shouldn't have just one pet bird because the loneliness can make them depressed. I had a pair of parakeets that were mates and after one of them choked to death on a sunflower seed the other refused to eat anything and eventually starved to death. So I'm very much inclined to believe that birds suffering from depression and or loneliness is an actual problem.
11:00 The two kids part you mentioned got me, I’ve got two kids, three dogs, and one cat.
I love cats, but the coolest pet from the UK is the hedgehog.
Peter Johnson ahhhh, i agree, they are all over the place.
“You’ve also been running off with all the toilet rolls so you are part of the problem”. LMAO
the technical term for “fluff balls” is pocket pets 😂
Amanda Speaks we call it playing “pocket pool” 😄
Small and furries
Overwhelmingly, they're rodents (except for rabbits).
IceNixie0102 Rabbits are also rodents.
@@JeanieD no longer. (1912) they are Lagomorpha. they have an extra pair of incisors. different skeletal structure and they digest differently.. we know more now.
Laurence is so charming and entertaining - and informative. Amusing to learn all the misconceptions we have about each other, and how different we are, even tho the British Isles spawned us. I feel silly whenever I say to myself, "Oh well, he's mispronounced that word," then I realize, well technically he couldn't have.
Putting an empty box near your monitor is a good "cat trap" to keep them from getting in the way. Be sure to put it on the desk.
I loved your cat’s tail in your face, and your response to it. It was brilliant!
After awhile one comes to realize and accept that cats own their 'owners' not the other way around. If you really like or just love cats your ok with that. They choose us not the other way around. By the way, your cats beautiful.
We’re a cat household. 4 cats, on our second group as a married couple. Our rainbow bridge girls lived to 21, 21, 18, 15. Our fur babies now are 11, 11, 10, and 5. I grew up with cats and dogs. They’re family, not pets. 😸😸😸😸
21 years with some of the best friends you'll ever have. I hope to have as many healthy years with my baby girl, who is 17 atm. I also have an 8yr old boy and a 3yr old girl.
I always feel like we have an invisible tether between me and the oldest one, we naturally wander to follow the other if one leaves the room. It isn't always her following me either! I feel the tug if she wanders too far or is gone too long and I have to follow. There is a definite soul connection between us and it is just an amazing bond.
Pets bring such a genuine love into the household and they have helped me through some rough times emotionally.
This one was especially fun! We’re so emotional about our animals. Look at all of the UA-cam rescues, training, funny, and other animal videos we have. They really are part of our family and we really don’t like to see them neglected or abused!!! My daughter asks me every day for a horse. Wish I could. I trust she’ll own a few when she grows up.
I have two guinea pigs, and I have loved those little "furballs" for years. I have your country of origin to thank for popularizing the little pets :)
My neighbors have 4 rescue quarter horses on 3 acres of pasture.We are 15 minutes from downtown Richmond,Virginia.
Your cat getting in the way is the most beautiful thing I've seen today. Other than my dog of course.
Have you heard the proverb: "Dogs want a friend while cats want a servant"
Dogs come when you call them.
Cats take a message & get back to you! (That's my fav. 😄)
@@cinne2135 I've always heard that too. Yet...both of my cats will come running when I call their name.
@@margietucker1719 Ha, same here, our two tabby cats respond and even talk back. I think they learned it from out Husky.
All we need to do to get my girlfriend's cat to come to us is offer her some human food and she'll be all over us
"A friend to all is a friend to none."
Dogs befriend everyone, they have no true loyalty.
"He's biting me!" gave me some real Charlie Bit Me vibes
I walked the dog, my daughter would walk her cat.... we were a strange pair on the streets. 😊
over the summer i went on a walk with my dad. he walked the dog, i walked the lizard. def got a couple of funny looks from the neighbors lolololol
One of our cats loved to go outside on a leash.
You can't have an outdoor cat here in New Mexico. Unless you just want to feed the coyotes.
Had one in Arizona, she was half feral. Had coyotes too, right across the street which was South Mountain Park, (The largest Municipal Park in the world.) They never got the cat. They were no trouble at all.
I think some birds of prey are even worse than coyotes of course it depends on the cats size also. Bobcats will also get cats sometimes.
Same with Nebraska. Tons of coyotes here. I used to live in Arizona where the coyotes are smaller and I was shocked at how huge they are here. Turns out that the largest coyote subspecies lives here in the Midwest (I think the same large subspecies might also live in parts of New Mexico, but I'm not 100% sure). Thankfully, they usually keep to themselves, but if a small pet strays too far from a house, the coyotes won't hesitate to catch it if they're hungry enough. There's a breeding pair in my area and part of their territory is in our forested backyard so we can't ever let our cats out. Thankfully, one is too scared to go out anyways, and the other has been an indoor cat his whole life so he doesn't really ask to go out and we keep him very entertained with toys and games inside. We signed an agreement at the humane society we got him from that he would be indoor only, which is their policy for adopting cats out, partly because it's technically illegal in my location to allow any pet, even a cat, to go out off-leash unless it's safely contained in an inescapable enclosure (but it's never really enforced unless the pet causes trouble).
I don't think I'd have an outdoor cat anywhere anymore. Last one we let out went missing for 2 weeks and came home with a mangled-up leg that had to be amputated. Vet thought he got caught in a car engine. He still lived to be 17.
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My mom's cat she had back in the 70s and 80s also had to have her leg amputated when she got her leg mangled by some farm equipment. My sister's cat went missing and never came back so we suspect that he died (somebody who lives near me routinely shoots cats who come onto his property). One of my childhood cats went missing for 7 months in 2009 and we only got Mimi back because we have all our pets microchipped and somebody called the humane society about her when a winter storm was coming in. It turns out that she was just in a different neighborhood, having taken a wrong turn somewhere (a cat that she interacted with had been hit by a car, so I wonder if she saw that happen and got too startled to find her way home). She was so happy to be home and we had another 9 years with her until she passed away in 2018 at the age of 17. Her sister passed away a year later at the age of 18, outliving Mimi by one year.
With all that's happened, it seems best to keep our cats inside. Our vet agrees but that's a discussion each person should have with their vet or local humane society (I do strongly recommend keeping cats indoors if possible though).
We have 4 kitties. They’re adorable little pains in the butt.
How cute !
There's a cat that resides in my workplace. She makes the day enjoyable, but damn is it hard to tear away from her in order to get my job done. The moment she sees me, she'll run up to me, meow, and rub up against me. "I love you! I love you! I love you! Now follow me to all of my favorite places so you can pet me in them!" My heart is torn every morning.
I take care of my sister's cat, she's the sweetest little thing and just so timid. When she walks on you it's like little marshmallows. Even when she tries to wake me up she taps me so gently it's like a marshmallow. Even her licking his gentle like a wet marshmallow. And she always wants to sleep next to my face.
Same. Still not sure how this happened...
The adorableness is to distract you from the fact that they're all cold-blooded murderers to the depths of their cute little apex predator souls!
I, for one, welcome my feline overlords....
At least you ken you are not in jeopardy
@@johnbowers6258 I have to give you props for the use of "ken" in that context. Rarely seen...well done!
As a fellow Brit who has lived in the United States for many years one thing I have noticed is that a lot of rural households with dogs in the U.S. will keep the dogs outside compared to mostly indoor dogs in the U.K.
Adopting two 10 week old kittens two years ago was among the best decisions of my life.
Omgsh the kitty!!! You and your kitty are precious! I hope you’re doing well during this pandemic!!
Your cat Kafka is awesome! Lol. Twitching his tail at you, demanding attention then trying to bite you. This was a great topic, very informative, and entertaining, & a subject that lots of people can relate to because they have various pets. So Thank you, Laurence and Kafka, great video!🐱👍
I love how your cat was around at the beginning of the video when you were talking about
other animals but when you mentioned cats, he was gone.
Great video! I learned awhile back that there are more horses in America, today, than ever were in the past. My neighbor has four right next door to me. We live in the country, but it's getting built up. They own a strip of land that they let the horses run on. Before them there were some people who raised dogs (horrible barking all the time), so I love to see the horses. We have two budgies that we love, but in the past we have had multiple cats, a couple dogs, a duck, a goat, a rat, some mice, a rooster, some guinea pigs, hundreds of fish, more budgies, a tortoise and horned toads from the desert, and rabbits.
Love how when you are trying to video cats they ignore you until you are busy doing something else then they'll want you to pay attention to them
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We can still see you, you handsome little man though it's just a corner of your furry back.
I miss having a pet. Our last cat died 4-5 years ago . I still miss his antics. Just can't afford the food and vet bill for a pet anymore.
Just an thought have you considered fostering homeless animal's? The shelter pays for all the food and medical bills. All you have to do is love them. Obviously I don't know your living situation, but many people don't know about fostering programs and how they work, so I thought I'd mention it. I hope you can afford a pet soon. 🙂
Losttoanyreason those vet bills are expensive.
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Very sorry for your loss, hope you can get another when things get better.
You can have the opossum in my backyard.
I have 1 cat left now. She's 16 yrs old . I used to have 11 cats but every year I have lost one. Cats are the best . 1 of my cats lived to be 19 yrs and 9 months old when she passed away. Your cat looks like my cat that I just mentioned . Have a nice week ! 🐈🐾🐱
Cat Lady Aw! Hello Kitty (&Cat Lady!)
My cat lived to 24.
Had a similar experience, then a stray brought three kittens, introduced to me and gave them to my last cat, and died before I got her to the emergency hospital. So we gained kittens, and their father has sort of moved in.
I had a cat who lived till she was 22. After she passed, I said never again will I have one. It just hurt too bad. Someone had to give up their cats, and I felt sorry for them. Now I have two. It was three, but she went to Kitty heaven!
@Cat Lady My friend had a cat who died at the age of 30 - hit by a car while out hunting!
Loved the intro with Kafka taking credit for self-isolating and taking all the toilet paper before it was cool 😎
The list of pets I've had over my lifetime is too long for youtube. I love animals. 🙂💙
I'm glad your cat allows you to talk over his YT vids. That's actually really nice of him! 🐈
Arizona has tons of horses, even in cities like tucson cause were so spread out. I love it bc I raised horses as a kid.
I grew up with horses. I miss them.
Yep, a good amount of horse property even in suburban areas of Phoenix
@@GeoffO856 lol I know it's crazy right. This place doesnt make any sense. It's one of the only states with huge cities that r on the right and were full of horses. It's like the wild west kinda. Guns and all. I love it gotta say. Except the heat. None of us like the heat lmao
Meghan Schuler the Salt River wild horses!
Baltimore suburbs have TONS of horses. We have a very rich horse history. Preakness is here, after all.
Handy that my husband is a farrier.
Laurence, I love cats because dogs have masters and cats have staff. My cat knows that I work for him, not the other way around. By the way, you have an absolutely lovely cat.
“Oh look, hes got a tail to tell” LUL
I have a yellow Labrador, a cockatoo, two fish tanks,and a huge African sulcata tortoise. It’s an exciting house hold for sure bit I love them all dearly. Love your cat by the way.
You are both informative and funny. "prepared by my graphics team, a team that consists of... my cat". Love watching your show! Hope you stay in America, you have become a national treasure.
Regarding the "3 second memory of a fish" theory, as a long time aquarium owner ive always found this to be false. Ive actually taught tricks to several of my fish. Such as waving at them and getting them to respond instantly and happily, which they can show an obvious sense of happiness by moving side to side or even up and down in an excited manner. My Angelfish loves to wiggle side to side. Side note to any fish owners, if u buy a cheap handheld mirror or 2 and place it up against the glass your fish WILL LOVE YOU FOR IT! Its adds some extra amusement on top of fish already being entertaining. Another trick ive taught many fish is shaking the food container in front of them. They actually LEARN what it is and become bursting with excitement. Ive even done my own experiments with my fish to test their memory. I think what might be true is maybe they have a TOTAL memory comprised of only taking up about 3 seconds in totality.
But just a warning to any non fish owners out there, it can be difficult sometimes to take care of tanks properly, so its not for everyone.
True, tanks are alot of work to care for properly! I never thought of mirrors! What a good idea. My fish did respond to dinner time when I shook the food container. And my goldfish(es?) would react to me when I walked by their tank, expecting food or treats, I suppose.
I love how you take such good care of your fish! I think they are more intelligent than we give them credit for, but like many other animals, they get bored and stupid in captivity with nothing to stimulate their minds.
Yes I have great admiration for you! I inherited a betta fish in a classroom and I kept him alive for over a year and it was a lot of work! He ended up getting something where his fin was rotting off and I tried so many different medicines and treatments and nothing seemed to help! The last one I tried, I followed the directions but they were wrong, and it ended up killing him. 😥 I was so upset because I had tried so hard to save him. I still feel so awful about it I can hardly think about it. I loved having him but it’s a crazy amount of work to keep the tank clean.
Best episode--ever! Just for the cat's tail in your face!!!
I have a horse and a pony. The pony used to belong to a girl with leukemia and the horse is an elderly barrel racing horse that was abused and skinny as a bone when I got her.
I have loved all my pets. Had 3 dogs that lived 20 years each. A Cocktail that lived 30 years, a Love Bird 20 years , A Beta fish 5 years, a Large Fancy Tail Gold fish (but he only had one small spot of gold, all white). Just got my second Beta ,one year and two parakeets one year. All my pets are resting in my backyard,with memory stones. I had a bond with each. Even the fish. They would come when I called their names. My new Beta Murdock will be sleeping and I can call him, he will come. So Sweet. His little fins flapping like a puppies tail wagging. My mom who just passed away. Called me Doctor Doolittle. Love watching you. Always wanted to go to your home land. 🙃💕💫😎😉
I fell off a two year old filly. She was just bought by my cousin and he was so excited. The family decided to take a family photo with me on the horse. She was saddled. I was three years old. The family was at the farm of my grandparents. They all gathered around and took the photos. Then, someone let go of her reins, not me. She took off down the driveway toward the highway. I tried to hold onto the pommel. I fell off halfway down the drive. Thank the Lord! I woke up in the doctors office. Needless to say, I don’t like to ride nor heights for that matter. I have one dog and a six month old kitten.