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In a viral TikTok video, a cat owner from St. Louis, Missouri, revealed the sweet way her feline likes to play with her, and internet users can't cope with it.
A heartwarming clip, shared on Monday, under the username @_natbell321, shows the 1-year-old tabby cat, Tootie, hiding on the couch behind the wall, waiting in disguise for her owner to walk by, so she can jump-scare her.
"We're just girls!!!" the owner says in the clip, as she hugs and kisses the feline while playing hide-and-seek together.
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The poster, Natalie, told Newsweek that Tootie is a "sassy, adventurous girl" who loves playing hide-and-seek, and, every time she attempts to "hide" from her, she loves looking for her, no matter where.
"One day, I noticed she was peeking around the corner of my bathroom while I was getting ready for work. She would pop out and 'scare me.' I decided to start videoing her doing this because it was so cute! Now it's our little game, and I try to get the cute moments on video, which I am successful at doing," Natalie said.
There is nothing better than a good play session with your pet, and knowing how to play with them makes it easier to keep it safe.
A Catster article, medically reviewed by Dr. Marta Vidal-Abarca, says that, when playing with your cat, you should avoid using your hands and feet as toys, because it can encourage them to bite and scratch.
To keep your cat safe, you should ensure that all small objects such as rubber bands, yarn, or string are removed, as these can be hazardous if swallowed, causing choking or gastrointestinal blockages.
It is also important to pay attention to their body language to understand when they are done playing. If their tail starts twitching or their ears are flattened, then they may be overstimulated, which can lead to aggression.
If they hiss, growl, or swipe during play, it means that they are no longer enjoying the interaction, so you should stop playing immediately to avoid getting hurt.
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The video quickly went viral on social media and has so far received over 378,000 views and more than 101,000 likes on the platform.
Nat Geo Animals commented: "Pure joy."
Manueldcarrasco3504 posted: "She booped your nose!"
Bearflags added: "I sent this to my cat and she barfed in a shoe."
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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