In a viral Instagram video, a couple of cat owners from Italy revealed all the ways in which their felines have prepared them for parenthood, and internet users can’t cope with the hilarious footage.
Shared on Saturday under the username @turbo_piuma_pila, the clip shows the poster patiently dealing with each of their cats’ demands. These range from early-morning feedings to forced cuddles on the bed while they try to sleep, with the owner gaining precious parenting experience while doing so.
“How my cats trained me for parenthood,” reads layover text in the clip, “1—sleep deprivation. 2—learning to decode wordless communication. 3—accepting that personal space is a myth. 4—Perfecting the art of patience.”
As if that wasn’t enough, the poster also adds in the caption: “I would add that we’re also used to cleaning their litter waste.”
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American pet owners, especially Gen Zers and millennials, increasingly see their pets as their fur-babies, and even buy them surprise gifts on their birthday and for Christmas.
Pets are actually getting more presents than some people. About 3 in 10 Americans buy Christmas presents for their pet, according to data by YouGov, while only 1 in 10 get gifts for their co-workers or neighbors.
Owners love their furry companions so much that more than half of them would be willing to pay over a thousand dollars to save them from a life-threatening ailment.
When YouGov asked pet owners if they would save their closest pet or a person from a sinking boat, about 43 percent of respondents said the person, and at least 39 percent went with their closest pet.
The video quickly went viral on social media and has so far received over 140,000 views and almost 8,000 likes on the platform.
One user, Merely_michela, commented: “The way they were gathered around the sonogram.”
Oreoandpumpkinspice posted: “They trained you purrfectly!”
Somaliamore added: “I’m sure it’s a walk in the park after that.”
Another user, ildragoscintillante, commented: “I think I have watched this video about 20 times now, looking for the right comment to write. But the only thing I can think of is [10 laughing faces].”
Newsweek reached out to @turbo_piuma_pila for comment via Instagram comments. We could not verify the details of the case.
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