A cat owner from Tulsa, Oklahoma, shared a video of her pet forcing herself to get up early in the morning so she can spend time with her before she goes to work, and internet users can't cope with the heartwarming footage.
Shared on TikTok on Sunday under the username @mandystathis, the video shows the poster doing her makeup in the bathroom, while her cat, Binx, sits on the toilet lid, fighting to keep her eyes open and watch her get ready.
"The way she thinks she gotta wake up at 6:00AM with me," reads layover text in the clip. A caption says: "Like girl go back to bed." Newsweek reached out to @mandystathis for comment via TikTok comments. We could not verify the details of the case.
Cats have a reputation for being cold and aloof, but they can be the sweetest creatures with the people they love, and videos like this prove it.
Whitney Veterinary Hospital experts in Peoria, Illinois, say that cats do indeed love their owners; however, they have a more subtle way of showing it than other pets such as dogs, who don't hesitate to display affection openly.
So, how can you tell if your feline loves you? When your cat loves you, they will show signs such as head-butting and nuzzling, purring and kneading, and slow blinking. Others include seeking close proximity, bringing you gifts, grooming you, and being vocal around you.
If you don't think your cat feels this way about you, don't worry; you can easily win their love by making a few changes in your approach.
Dr. Jess Kirk says in a Vet Explains Pets article that, with patience and understanding, you can build a bond, even with a less-affectionate cat.
Kirk's best advise to make this happen is spending quality time with your feline and engaging in activities that you know they enjoy, such as playtime and grooming, to create a positive association.
The video quickly went viral on social media and has so far received over 4.7 million views and more than 1.3 million likes on the platform.
One user, Halle, commented: "I pulled an all-nighter on a project my boy was fighting to stay awake all night."
Adris posted: "I wake up at 4:30 a.m. and both my cats follow me around the house with a sleepy/angry face like I forced them to get up."
Derek Dewosky added: "She just wants to spend as much time as she can with her human before spending the day by their self."
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