A couple thought they were doing the sweetest thing for their cat — getting her a little kitten friend so she wouldn’t feel lonely. But instead of bonding instantly, their pet gave the new arrival a look that could melt steel.
In a TikTok clip shared in August by @toothlessandfeather, the family’s tabby tuxedo, Feather, glares at the new black kitten from across the room with visible disgust. On-screen text sums it up perfectly: “Thinking our cat was lonely and deciding to get a kitten. She hates him.”
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The pawrents reassured viewers in the caption that things aren’t as bad as they looked. “Jokes jokes. They get along great now. But yeah, Feather misses the days of being the baby of the family.”
The video struck a chord with cat parents everywhere, racking up over 707,000 views and 149,000 likes. Comments flooded in from people who have been through the same drama with their pets.
One user, Jes, shared: “We thought our cat was lonely, so we got another. She barely tolerated her, at best. The second cat was desperate for affection from the first cat and was definitely lonely. So, of course, we had to get a third cat for the second, and now they’re best friends.”
Another commenter, Zenna, joked: “Even hate is enrichment. I swear some of these cats enjoy having beef, but it will probably get better!”
And Allison added a dose of hope: “She might come around! It took my girl cat a minute but now they lovingly tolerate each other all these years later.”
Experts say reactions like Feather’s aren’t unusual. While some cats thrive with a companion, others prefer the single-pet life. Pet MD notes that signs a cat might need a buddy include clinginess, changes in sleeping or eating habits, destructive behavior, or litter-box issues.
If you do introduce a new kitten, it’s best to take things slow: let them get used to each other’s scent, start with short supervised meetings, and provide plenty of duplicate resources — from food bowls to litter boxes — to avoid conflict.
For Feather and her new kitten sibling, it seems the rocky start has turned into a happy ending. But judging by her viral glare, she’s definitely not letting anyone forget who ruled the house first.