Cat Enjoying 'Peaceful Life' Has Relatable Reaction to 3-Month-Old Kitten

A clip of a cat meeting a 3-month-old kitten for the first time is going viral, after the older pet hissed at the new addition to the household.

TikToker Urooj Siddiqui shared a video to her account, @chutneys.clowder, that captured the pair's first encounter.

The on-screen captions read: "Enjoying a quiet, peaceful life for 9 years. 3 month old kitten shows up in the house." The footage was captioned: "The way he tilts his head."

The video shows the older cat, Drogo, peering at the kitten, Chutney, through a crack in the door, hissing as he paws at the younger pet, tilting his head to try to fit through the gap.

Siddiqui told Newsweek that Drogo is nearly 10 and she adopted him from a shelter in Cleveland when he was just 3 months old.

Chutney was rescued from a hoarder house and adopted from Forgotten Felines Rescue of Louisiana. Siddiqui said the kitten was in "extremely bad shape" when adopted, adding that she was "grateful that she survived and is still with us."

Asked about the two cats' relationship, Siddiqui said: "Drogo took about 3 weeks to just tolerate Chutney. As I showcased in my TikTok, we followed very particular steps to make sure both kitties don't get overwhelmed when meeting each other. These days, Drogo will interact with Chutney only if he's the one feeling curious.

"If she tries to play with him and he's not on the mood, he gives her a little swat or hiss. I find it adorable that they happily share a plate of food without fussing but once meal time is over, it's back to business for Drogo.

"Drogo's personality is very loving but he strongly believes in 'no new friends.' He loves to greet guests but will quickly move to a location where he can watch them from afar and silently judge them.

"If they try to pet him, they are met with an immediate hiss. He really makes you earn his trust but makes it worth it! Drogo absolutely loves spending time in our backyard and keeping all the critters away."

The video has been watched more than 2.5 million times since it was posted last week. Siddiqui explained in the comments: "That clip is a few weeks after the kitten was home after being separated from the older cats. This is when they were introduced with a barrier."

Commenting on the reaction to the clip, Siddiqui said: "It's always entertaining to read through people's reactions and comments. I always appreciate the ones who know this is just a 15-second TikTok and take it as a light-hearted joke. It makes me so happy that my cats bring so much joy to others.

"And of course, I come across the usual internet trolls and unsolicited advice, which usually gives us a good laugh and sometimes even an eye roll. Either way, I am glad people take the time to watch and comment."

Numerous people found Drogo's relatable reaction hilarious, with Jen Archibold joking: "Vecna's Remix!"

TheDankness thought: "It turned into a horror show."

Q wrote: "Nah, it's fine, hissing is just him telling the kitty who makes the rules, it'll all be good

Im sure no one remarked: "The way he twisted his head."

Chalk commented: "He's plotting crime in his head by the looks of it."

Kita_Pita replied: "The kitten is asking where is the adoption papers it's not the vibe."

Siddiqui, whose profile describes her as a "rescue cat mom" in New Orleans, confirmed that she has three cats in total, as she shared more videos revealing how she ensured the new arrival settled in.

The video caption said: "This is how I introduced them and it went great."

The on-screen text read: "How I introduced my kitten to our cats. Interaction between closed door, no eye contact.

"Interaction with a barrier / gate. Lots of treats during positive interactions. Gradually moved food closer.

"The amount of time depends on the personality of your cats. Patience is key."

According to the charity Cats Protection, cats are generally solitary creatures who prefer to be the only pet in a household.

"Occasionally two cats may get along well, or littermates may be happy to stay together, but a cat used to being on their own may not appreciate another cat in the house," it wrote.

It has posted tips online for anyone looking to add to their menagerie, advising owners to set up a "sanctuary room" with everything the new cat needs to give them their own space.

Next is "scent swapping," which it described as: "Collect scent from one cat using a cloth by wiping it gently around their cheeks or forehead and then give the other cat the cloth. Placing it in the middle of the floor gives them the option to investigate or ignore. This helps them to get used to each other's smell."

Visual interaction is next, followed by a face-to-face meeting with a barrier—much like the meeting in Siddiqui's clip.

"Keep these meetings short and make them a good experience with treats and toys. If things don't go well, it's important to ensure you can break any eye contact between the cats, allowing them to retreat from each other," it added.

Update 07/28/22, 4:50 a.m. ET: This article was updated with comment, photos and video from Siddiqui.