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When a cat owner brought a new foster kitten home, she didn't know how her four felines would take it. However, each of them had a different reaction to it, and internet users can't decide which one is the cutest.
In a viral TikTok video shared in February under the username @nala_meets_world, the poster shows footage of how each cat reacted to seeing the small tabby kitten in their home for the first time.
"How our cats reacted to our foster kitten Earl Grey. Lylla very confused at the door being open again," reads layover text, as the orange cat looks baffled by the presence of the new kitten. "She was growling right before this clip but decided to sniff a bean."
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Her second feline has a slightly different reaction. "Nora's turn: it went well," the clip continues, as the calico cat smells the kitten and then hisses at him before backing away.
"Diggle took two minutes to realize I had a kitten in my hand. He is displeased," the poster says, as the feline looks away uninterested. And, last but not least, it's Nala's turn, the one cat the poster was most worried about. "She loves him. I can't wait to watch their bond grow," she says, as the clip shows her getting closer to her little foster sibling.
The caption says: "A very mixed bunch of feelings from our cats."
Cats are very sensitive creatures, and any disruption in their routine can cause them discomfort. That is why you should take their introduction slowly and give them time to adjust to the new circumstances.
A Catster article medically reviewed by Dr. Lauren Demos says that, before introducing them face to face, it is important that you set up a safe space for each cat, where they can feel secure and isolate as needed.
Before allowing them to meet, you should also help them familiarize with each other's smell via scent swapping. Once they seem comfortable enough, you can start controlled introductions.
These introduction sessions should be short, and their good behaviors should be rewarded with treats to create a positive association.
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The video quickly went viral on social media and has so far received over 3.2 million views and more than 479,000 likes on the platform.
One user, Ayven, commented: "I find it interesting when adult cats hiss over kittens since hissing is meant to be an action of feeling threatened and unsafe. But then again children make me feel unsafe too lol [laugh out loud]."
Sarah posted: "Diggle had such an orange response."
Phee Q added: "Awww … Nala claiming the baby for her own."
Newsweek reached out to @nala_meets_world for comment via email. We could not verify the details of the case.
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