How Shelter Cat Ensures He’s Adopted Over Other Felines Delights Viewers – ryan

A video of a shelter cat going to extreme lengths to secure himself a family has gone viral on social media, and internet users can’t cope with how cute it is.

In the viral TikTok video, shared earlier in April under the username @valmir_cat, the intrepid kitty can be seen hanging off the poster’s jacket, holding it tight with its claws, and refusing to let go until they take him home.

“At the shelter, we didn’t choose the cat – the cat chose us”, reads layover text in the clip.

“He was (the) first one who (came) to us when we (came) to the shelter. We (are) so happy that he (chose) us, he is the best cat”, the caption says.

Of the approximately 6.3 million animals in American shelters, about 3.2 million are cats, says the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).

Of these, only about 2.1 million are adopted; 100,000 are returned to their existing owners, and about 530,000 are euthanized, usually for lack of space.

A study published in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior found that when it comes to adopting a kitty, behavioral characteristics have a greater influence on the adopter’s choice than physical ones.

Another factor that influences adopters is cage location and whether or not cats are positioned at eye level, and therefore attract more attention.

“These findings suggest that to increase adoption rates, shelters should focus their efforts on improving cat sociability and enhancing opportunities for adopters to view and interact with cats,” Dr. Leslie Sinn, author of the study, said.

When getting a new cat, ensure your home is ready for them before bringing them home. They will need a food bowl and a water bowl, a bed, a litter tray, a brush, lots of toys, a scratch-post, and a carrier for their routine visits to the veterinarian.

They will also need a safe hiding space, free of hazards, and away from any other pets or kids in the house.

The first thing you should do when getting a cat is having them checked by a vet and having them micro-chipped. They will also need vaccinations, spaying/neutering, and flea and worm treatments.

The video quickly went viral on social media and has so far received over 133,700 views and 16,400 likes on the platform.

One user, Maya, commented: “I believe this is how you adopt cats the right way at a shelter lmao.”

Tomfoolery said: “(He) was like. I’m yours. No discussion about it.”

qwertz24401 added: “I know trouble when I see it. Good luck with this cute rascal.”

Newsweek reached out to @valmir_cat for comment via Instagram messages. We could not verify the details of the case.

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