The moment a golden retriever and his feline friend were scolded by their owner for their behavior during her trip has left people in stitches.
In a TikTok video with more than 362,000 views, Nala and Felon were given what can only be described as a parenting-style intervention.
The clip, captioned “It’s like raising children I swear,” showed the pet parent addressing their furry companions about a less-than-stellar report card from the pet sitter during a recent three-day absence.
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“I’ve gathered both of you here today to discuss your bad report card,” the owner said sternly, as the camera pans between the dog, visibly guilty, and the cat, who appears completely unfazed.
According to the “charges,” Nala suffered from “stress-induced diarrhea” and required constant potty breaks, while Felon the cat attempted a daring escape through the front door—prompting a frantic chase by the sitter.
“She sent me pictures and videos of her playing and petting you,” the owner told the cat. “She treated you just fine for you to be a jerk and run away. Probably gave that girl a heart attack. Shame on you.”
Needless to say, both pets were denied treats and left with a firm reminder: “We need to be nice to our pet sitters, OK?”
The U.S. pet day care market was valued at more than $1.73 billion in 2024 and is projected to continue to grow, reaching an estimated $2.85 billion by 2030. It is no wonder as the American Pet Products Association (APPA) estimates that 94 million U.S. households own at least one pet, with 51 percent owning a dog.
This isn’t the first time a pet sitter experience has gained viral attention. In 2023, a picture of a “spicy” cat with her pet sitter left people in stitches, while another pet owner said she was “coming home asap” after receiving an adorable video of her puppy from the sitter.
As the video of Nala and Felon gained more attention, people shared their reactions in the comments.
“My mom’s dog was allowed back because he pooped on white carpet,” wrote user Abcd1234, while viewer Rai pika pi posted: “Puppy is sorry. Cat expects an apology.”
Margaret Therese Kai commented: “I think the puppy couldn’t help it. But that cat plotted.”
Another user, Renee’81, captured the cat’s unapologetic demeanor perfectly: “Cat has no regrets and will do it again.”
Newsweek reached out to @golden_girl_nala via TikTok for comment.
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