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Owner Sets Up A Cam To Check On Her Cat, Finds “Heartbreaking Evidence” Of How Her Cat Missed Her
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Owner Sets Up A Cam To Check On Her Cat, Finds “Heartbreaking Evidence” Of How Her Cat Missed Her

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Cat owners love cats, but do cats love their owners? Cats sometimes get accused (by people who don’t know them very well, probably) of appearing nonchalant when they have to show their feelings towards their owners. How many times has it happened that you swear to your friend that your cat actually likes you, and when you want to “prove” it, the cat doesn’t seem to care? Perhaps too many.

One cat lover Alexa (Instagram handle speechhiccups) inadvertently tested the idea of whether cats really miss their owners when one night, she went to her parents’ for a Christmas party and left her cat Glenn at home. Just to make sure that the cat was okay, she installed a surveillance camera to check up on him regularly.

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She set up a surveillance camera to check up on her cat Glenn while she was away

Image credits: glennthebabycat

When she came back, she was greeted by a loving, longing, meowing cat that seemingly was calling out “mom” to her. As she reviewed the tape, she could see that the cat immediately went to the door as he recognized the car coming into the driveway. It was heartbreaking for her to see how her cat reacted to her absence, but Alexa understood that it was all because her cat loved her. When she realized she had the long sought-for evidence, she shared it on TikTok, and the rest is internet history.

Image credits: glennthebabycat

The owner jokingly captioned it as “evidence” that cats miss their owners

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As he was scratching the door, his meows sounded like a cry for mom

Image credits: glennthebabycat

On her TikTok video description, she said “the catcam was originally supposed to make the owner feel better about leaving Glenn at home,” and yet it turns out it had the opposite effect: “It was heartbreaking! We’re looking to get another cat soon so he’ll have company in the future.”

Alexa came, and the day was saved

Image credits: glennthebabycat

And here’s the notorious video itself

@glennthebabycatI thought a ##catcam would help me feel better about leave Glenn at home 😭 ##cats ##catsoftiktok ##fyp ##catswhoyell ##howtoadult ##catlover♬ original sound – glennthebabycat

Glenn walked his way into Alexa’s life as a kitten

Image credits: speechhiccups

Here’s some info about Glenn the cat and his owner. Alexa is a speech therapist and digital artist from the US. Glenn is about 2 years old, and what’s peculiar, he walked his way into Alexa’s life when she was at her job one day. As every upstanding citizen should, Alexa sought for Glenn’s owners, but since it turned out the cat was a stray, she took him with her. And they’ve become inseparable ever since.

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Fascinated by music, movies and sitcoms, I'm passionate about social media and can't live without the internet, especially for all the cute dog and cat pictures out there. I wish the day had about 40 hours to be able to do everything I want.

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Titas Burinskas

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This dude right here? He works as a Community Manager at Bored Panda. Has no back-story, cause his spine works just fine. He writes about himself in third-person, and in first-person about others. Fell in love with storytelling and cannot let that love go. Now, he's here to help you make your own story simply beautiful. Secretly makes cute music samples and writes stories in the dark that nobody has ever heard of before.

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Juniper
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Glenn needs a cat friend. No cat should be alone.

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Cuddles
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It might help with giving him someone else to hang out with while she's not there. We always seem to have a pair of kitties and the current duo have 1am 'dash and crash' sessions together every night. (They run around like wild things until they get sleepy and zonk out.) Some cats -don't- like other cats, but they are the exception. If you're introducing two adult cats there are instructions out there for how to do it 'right'. So that both cats realize "Oh, we're living together now." Without anyone getting hurt. It's actually easier to bring in a little kitten. The older cat will be more likely to accept the kitten with minimal trouble. (Although a few baps on the noggin will probably occur as the grown cat teaches the little one the 'rules'.)

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Night Owl
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He definitely missed his hooman. And I love those socks

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Eulalie Grace
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so sad. And a little cruel. But ... Now that Alexa knows how much Glenn misses her, she needs to find a Kitty-Buddy for him. Sure - it could go sideways, but the "experts" have FINALLY figured out that cats do like company of other cats. Someone to cuddle with while Alexa is out. This is why when adopting from shelters or getting kittens it is best to get Bonded Buddies, and they're out there. A pair of older cats that have lost their home to death. Kittens that are looking for homes and have siblings that love each other You save two lives, and get twice as much love right back! 30 years of cats have taught me so much.

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Kathryn Baylis
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He looks like my Baz, who is now 18 years old (he’s lived with us since he was 9 weeks old). The vet says Bazzy’s healthy enough to live past 20. We also have 3 other cats (one’s still a kitten) and a dog, so Bazzy’s never lacking companionship—-even though he’s kind of a grumpy old man and doesn’t always want it. I’ve never had a pet who lived this long, so when he finally does go, he will leave a large hole in our household. My husband brought him home shortly after our first anniversary, so he’s been with us almost as long as we have been “us”. I wish our pets all lived a lot longer than they do, because it’s just so hard thinking about how much shorter their lives are than ours.

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Kim Lorton
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She would throw herself on the floor in front of him making the most scary noises! He'd just run away, and she'd chase him! My parents always got our cats fixed before ownership! So I had never thought of it! Dummy me! And once the vet confirmed it, we waited until we could fix her, and did. Except the damage was done, and she now despised Taz with a female cats' passion, and bullied him! But we did some behavior training, and they eventually got along. We had them for 19 years! But Taz always got all things first, to show her his dominant status, only. She never believed it, and was the queen kitty! Once he passed, she became a different cat, loving and funny and a really sweet girl! So we made a boo boo. But please, get a buddy for your cat, but make it conditional on you current cat, accepting and loving the new kitty, before. It's final!

kim_lorton avatar
Kim Lorton
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They say, never get one cat. Especially if they are a bonded pair. Or you are told, they need to be the only pet in the home! Cats almost always do better in pairs, even if you get one, then another and introduce them! Except our cats! Our Taz was lonely we knew, so we wanted to get him a buddy. So we did. Except, she should've been the only cat! She turned out to be an alpha for sure, and Taz was a very submissive boy, and a big lover! He adored his daddy! Fiona? Well, she was about 16 weeks, came in to the house and owned it! Made herself known, explored every space. She also loved Taz, until she came in to heat ( we didn't realize until someone told us!) and she had the usual behaviors! Taz was an animal control kitten and neutered before the hubs got him! Had no idea, poor boy, what she wanted! He had some instinctual behaviors, so he'd grab her by the neck and bite her, and then run away! Poor dude!

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Logically Reasonable
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Theres a video on Youtube about a woman who set up a camera to see what her cat did at home when she was out walking the dog everyday. The cat would get on a table near the front door and stare at the front door and cry. The sounds the cat made were pitiful and sad. Luckily the woman got a cat leash and started taking the dog AND the cat for a walk every day!

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sharron lynn parsons
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some people, don't want more than one , cat or dog, however, it seems pets need a friend, I had a dog, a senior, then I adopted a kitten, the kitten wanted to be , friends with the dog, but he was old, the kitten continued to feel close to the dog, when cancer took our dog, the kitten mourned , when she was too sad, for too long, I then adopted another kitten, it was the perfect decision !!!

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Rachel
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am missing something? The video started just before the owner walked through the door. Where is the part where the cat is suppose to be distraught and crying at the door for it's owner?

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ispeak catanese
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a sweet video, but what strikes me is how much information this woman is giving away about her safety. All I could think of is she doesn't have enough locks on that door.

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Stannous Flouride
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Adult cats don't meow at each other, only at humans. It is theorized that they learn as kittens that their humans respond to the sounds (which are in nearly the same range as human infants) favorably and so continue. Feral cats are generally much quieter.

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Mer☕️🧭☕️
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The quotation marks around the "heartbreaking evidence" in the title p**s me off - this IS heartbreaking evidence and to suggest otherwise mocks the cat's emotional state. Of course cats miss their people. Kitty needs a another cat to hang around with when mom's gone.

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Melissa Nunya
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Growing up I knew when mom was close because the cat would run to the front door as soon as her car turned onto our street. :)

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Ritchen
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Glenn has beautiful eyes. And he seems to be pleased....

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Pug Pug
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So? My cat is just like this. He welcomes me home, and we chill. this is not heartbreaking, this is the rare cat love you get when you treat your pets with love and respect and give them their space when they want it. Also food... For Elton, a lot of its about food...

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Kimberley McMillan
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My cats are lucky in that my parents live right above me so when I go away they can get visits and aren't so lonely.

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lara
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Though cats appear to be "loners" they aren't. If you have a dog or a cat, you should have companion for them. Dogs are pack animals and having a single dog and you are away for more than four hours a day you are emotionally "abusing" the pup. Dogs need a companion and two dogs are, actually , less trouble than one. Cats are highly intelligent and without a companion, another cat or a dog, they will become bored and they will become more and more "isolated."

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Karen Klinck
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gremlin (named long before the movie) greeted me at the door every evening. Since he'd followed me to the door, he always acted like he'd stayed there all day. One day I go home early, and Mr. I'm-waiting-for-you-all-day is curled in the middle of my pillow, fast asleep. The sybarite! So much for the 'I'm waiting patiently for you by the door all day'!

tristessa avatar
Juniper
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Glenn needs a cat friend. No cat should be alone.

cuddlewoozle avatar
Cuddles
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It might help with giving him someone else to hang out with while she's not there. We always seem to have a pair of kitties and the current duo have 1am 'dash and crash' sessions together every night. (They run around like wild things until they get sleepy and zonk out.) Some cats -don't- like other cats, but they are the exception. If you're introducing two adult cats there are instructions out there for how to do it 'right'. So that both cats realize "Oh, we're living together now." Without anyone getting hurt. It's actually easier to bring in a little kitten. The older cat will be more likely to accept the kitten with minimal trouble. (Although a few baps on the noggin will probably occur as the grown cat teaches the little one the 'rules'.)

Load More Replies...
bpbperic avatar
Night Owl
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He definitely missed his hooman. And I love those socks

eulaliegrace avatar
Eulalie Grace
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so sad. And a little cruel. But ... Now that Alexa knows how much Glenn misses her, she needs to find a Kitty-Buddy for him. Sure - it could go sideways, but the "experts" have FINALLY figured out that cats do like company of other cats. Someone to cuddle with while Alexa is out. This is why when adopting from shelters or getting kittens it is best to get Bonded Buddies, and they're out there. A pair of older cats that have lost their home to death. Kittens that are looking for homes and have siblings that love each other You save two lives, and get twice as much love right back! 30 years of cats have taught me so much.

kathrynbaylis_2 avatar
Kathryn Baylis
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He looks like my Baz, who is now 18 years old (he’s lived with us since he was 9 weeks old). The vet says Bazzy’s healthy enough to live past 20. We also have 3 other cats (one’s still a kitten) and a dog, so Bazzy’s never lacking companionship—-even though he’s kind of a grumpy old man and doesn’t always want it. I’ve never had a pet who lived this long, so when he finally does go, he will leave a large hole in our household. My husband brought him home shortly after our first anniversary, so he’s been with us almost as long as we have been “us”. I wish our pets all lived a lot longer than they do, because it’s just so hard thinking about how much shorter their lives are than ours.

kim_lorton avatar
Kim Lorton
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She would throw herself on the floor in front of him making the most scary noises! He'd just run away, and she'd chase him! My parents always got our cats fixed before ownership! So I had never thought of it! Dummy me! And once the vet confirmed it, we waited until we could fix her, and did. Except the damage was done, and she now despised Taz with a female cats' passion, and bullied him! But we did some behavior training, and they eventually got along. We had them for 19 years! But Taz always got all things first, to show her his dominant status, only. She never believed it, and was the queen kitty! Once he passed, she became a different cat, loving and funny and a really sweet girl! So we made a boo boo. But please, get a buddy for your cat, but make it conditional on you current cat, accepting and loving the new kitty, before. It's final!

kim_lorton avatar
Kim Lorton
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They say, never get one cat. Especially if they are a bonded pair. Or you are told, they need to be the only pet in the home! Cats almost always do better in pairs, even if you get one, then another and introduce them! Except our cats! Our Taz was lonely we knew, so we wanted to get him a buddy. So we did. Except, she should've been the only cat! She turned out to be an alpha for sure, and Taz was a very submissive boy, and a big lover! He adored his daddy! Fiona? Well, she was about 16 weeks, came in to the house and owned it! Made herself known, explored every space. She also loved Taz, until she came in to heat ( we didn't realize until someone told us!) and she had the usual behaviors! Taz was an animal control kitten and neutered before the hubs got him! Had no idea, poor boy, what she wanted! He had some instinctual behaviors, so he'd grab her by the neck and bite her, and then run away! Poor dude!

forums-n-stuff13 avatar
Logically Reasonable
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Theres a video on Youtube about a woman who set up a camera to see what her cat did at home when she was out walking the dog everyday. The cat would get on a table near the front door and stare at the front door and cry. The sounds the cat made were pitiful and sad. Luckily the woman got a cat leash and started taking the dog AND the cat for a walk every day!

sharronlynnparsons avatar
sharron lynn parsons
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some people, don't want more than one , cat or dog, however, it seems pets need a friend, I had a dog, a senior, then I adopted a kitten, the kitten wanted to be , friends with the dog, but he was old, the kitten continued to feel close to the dog, when cancer took our dog, the kitten mourned , when she was too sad, for too long, I then adopted another kitten, it was the perfect decision !!!

rachelmcferren_1 avatar
Rachel
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am missing something? The video started just before the owner walked through the door. Where is the part where the cat is suppose to be distraught and crying at the door for it's owner?

ispeakcatanese avatar
ispeak catanese
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a sweet video, but what strikes me is how much information this woman is giving away about her safety. All I could think of is she doesn't have enough locks on that door.

stanflouride avatar
Stannous Flouride
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Adult cats don't meow at each other, only at humans. It is theorized that they learn as kittens that their humans respond to the sounds (which are in nearly the same range as human infants) favorably and so continue. Feral cats are generally much quieter.

circular-motion avatar
Mer☕️🧭☕️
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The quotation marks around the "heartbreaking evidence" in the title p**s me off - this IS heartbreaking evidence and to suggest otherwise mocks the cat's emotional state. Of course cats miss their people. Kitty needs a another cat to hang around with when mom's gone.

melissa_9 avatar
Melissa Nunya
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Growing up I knew when mom was close because the cat would run to the front door as soon as her car turned onto our street. :)

shyness15 avatar
Ritchen
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Glenn has beautiful eyes. And he seems to be pleased....

pugpug avatar
Pug Pug
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So? My cat is just like this. He welcomes me home, and we chill. this is not heartbreaking, this is the rare cat love you get when you treat your pets with love and respect and give them their space when they want it. Also food... For Elton, a lot of its about food...

nightfalltwen avatar
Kimberley McMillan
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My cats are lucky in that my parents live right above me so when I go away they can get visits and aren't so lonely.

mjw0sysascend_com avatar
lara
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Though cats appear to be "loners" they aren't. If you have a dog or a cat, you should have companion for them. Dogs are pack animals and having a single dog and you are away for more than four hours a day you are emotionally "abusing" the pup. Dogs need a companion and two dogs are, actually , less trouble than one. Cats are highly intelligent and without a companion, another cat or a dog, they will become bored and they will become more and more "isolated."

kkittywidget avatar
Karen Klinck
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gremlin (named long before the movie) greeted me at the door every evening. Since he'd followed me to the door, he always acted like he'd stayed there all day. One day I go home early, and Mr. I'm-waiting-for-you-all-day is curled in the middle of my pillow, fast asleep. The sybarite! So much for the 'I'm waiting patiently for you by the door all day'!

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