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An indoor cat called Melvin won't stop asking his owner to go outside after taking a walk for the first time and developing a fondness for strolls.
In a post shared on TikTok Sunday by the cat's owner, under the username @ellieandmelvin, the British shorthaired cat from Norway can be heard very vocally asking his mom to be let out again as he sits by the window, waiting for permission to go on a new adventure.
The hilarious post comes with a caption that says: "POV: your cat has been out for his first walk and now that's all he wants." Followed by: "Cutest meow ever."
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The outside world can be very dangerous for cats who aren't used to it, as it exposes them to many potential dangers. Cats who've never been outside may get lost and struggle to find their way back home, or even get into fights.
Fights can happen when your cat bumps into other cats outdoors, even if your cat is neutered, and especially if you've just moved to a new area, because cats are territorial creatures. Fights can not only injure your pet but also expose them to disease and parasites.
But perhaps the biggest risk is being hit by a speeding car, which is not uncommon since due to their small size, cats can be quite easy to miss.
The ellieandmelvin video quickly went viral on social media, getting viewers from across TikTok. It has so far received over 668,900 views and 122,100 likes on the platform.
One user, Dia Raul, commented: "Take him/her on a trip to a closed off garden or something plss."
Iameashelll said: "I'd literally take him if I'd see him on the street... that's why I could not let my cats out cause people like me."
Dnng.o wrote: "I take my cat outside with a harnass and all, she leads me...but when we get home she seems kinda relieved. The world is big lmao."
And shiba added: "HUGE TIP: open the door only when its raining hard asf so he doesnt wanna go outside ever again."
Newsweek reached out to ellieandmelvin for comment via TikTok chat. We could not verify the details of the case.
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