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The moment a kitten followed the owner's instructions perfectly left viewers stunned.
In a TikTok video shared earlier this week by user @frenchy01x, a woman starts cleaning up the room when she realizes the Ring camera is capturing her every movement. In the comment section, she said she placed the wireless camera in the room to charge it.
Then it dawned on her: her partner is likely getting notifications about her moving in front of the camera. Hoping to make his day, she gave him a shout-out with a special guest: their tiny kitten named Stitch.
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She lifted Stitch and put both of their heads close to the camera. She instructed the kitty to "say hi to Dad," but what Stitch did next took her completely by surprise. Stitch lifted his paw in a waving moment, the second after she asked him to say hello.
The owner immediately pulled back and turned to look at Stitch. With her eyes widened, she paused as she processed what had happened. She then looked back at the camera with the same "flabbergasted" expression.
She kept silent momentarily while processing her kitten's excellent listening skills before laughing. In the caption, she wrote, "Safe to say I was not expecting that."
Newsweek reached out to @frenchy01x via TikTok for comment.
Within three days of posting on TikTok, the video reached over 404,300 views and 42,300 likes, leaving people speechless. Some joked that this proves cats can listen to their owners.
"That kitten is GOING PLACES. Advanced beyond its years," said one person.
"I was expecting a meow Hi, not a wave," a commenter wrote.
"Stop it. The absolutely disbelief on your face I'm crying hahaha," another commenter said.
Communication Through Waving Paws
While the timing of this kitten's adorable wave perfectly lined up with the owner's instructions, it shouldn't be all that surprising, as cats often subtly communicate with their paws.
An article from the Environmental Literacy Council listed several reasons why cats might wave their paws, including to get your attention for food or playtime. They might also take it a step further and place their paws on you as a gentle invitation for affection.
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Cats lift their paws in the air, similar to a wave, to signal anticipation. Owners might notice a cat's paw flicking, which is usually a spinal reflex triggered by an irritant or something causing discomfort on their paw.
Other paw movements include curling or pushing. You'll likely notice their paws curling when they are being pet. It is their response to pleasurable sensations. The pushing can come during a stretch or to get your attention.
Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@newsweek.com with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
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