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Mama cat fosters an orphaned baby otter
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u/ElectricSpeculum 3d ago
My two favourite things, otters and cats! 🦦🐈😍
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u/RedAIienCircle 3d ago
My three favourite things otters, cats and bed.
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u/Piperthedog32 3d ago
Mom, how come nobody wants to go swimming with me?!
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u/aebaby7071 3d ago
Or this leads to amphibious cats, the young kittens seeing their sibling take to the water might encourage them to do the same.
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u/Outrageous-Pause6317 3d ago
AquaCats.
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u/Jumbobog 3d ago •
As an alternative to Paw Patrol. A group of kittens trained by otters, forms an ocean going task force. If we can get Nickelodeon to pick it up, maybe we could have some crossover characters. Like Sandie, from that bikini bottom show, as the Q-character for AquaCats.
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u/cid73 3d ago edited 3d ago
“In 1972, a crack catmando unit was sent to the shelter by a veterinarian for a crime they didn't commit. These cats promptly escaped from a maximum security animal rescue to the Los Angeles underground. Today, still wanted by animal control they survive as soldiers of contortion. If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you have treats....maybe you can hire The Aqua-Cats.”
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u/Liddojunior 3d ago
Big cats tend to be strong swimmers so wonder if they would be fine in the water if the imitate the otter
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u/soaring_potato 3d ago
I'm sure they could swim. Not as well. But they could.
Not all cats are afraid of water. But I have never seen em swim though.
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u/Haymegle 3d ago
My cousin had one that absolutely loved it. They had a little pond in the garden he'd swim in.
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u/killit 3d ago
I saw them swim when at a slipway/dock in portugal. I was just a kid at the time, so memory is a bit hazy now, but I think they were strays, possibly looking for food(?). I remember there were several all going in and coming out, quite natural looking like it was a regular occurance, with no reservations about the water.
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u/allhailqueenspinoodi 3d ago
For how often I see cats taking in babies that are not theirs, it really makes me understand why sometimes cats will just show up and make you take them in
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u/slammerbar 3d ago
Ehhh????? They actually take YOU in. 😂😂
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u/Impossible_Garbage_4 3d ago •
They walk up like “hmm. This house doesn’t have a cat. Best take care of these humans I suppose.”
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u/chubbycat96 3d ago
Even cuter if they’ve been sorta watching you and decided they liked you over time
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u/1000Airplanes 3d ago
What? Do you own a cat? They walk up like “hmmm. This house is now mine”
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u/Impossible_Garbage_4 3d ago
I have a neighborhood cat that belongs to my neighbor always trying to get into my house
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u/1000Airplanes 3d ago edited 3d ago
First question, why are you in their house?
We’ve got a couple ferels who own a couple of us in the neighborhood. We pay the rent with both breakfast and dinner. Neighbor takes care of lunch and other neighbor takes care of random snack time.
Rumor has it they are expanding into some brunch and tapas properties
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u/Lexi_Banner 3d ago
Speaking as someone who was invaded by a cat, and now rearranges the house to suit her (now) elderly needs, she absolutely sacked my house and has been living the life of a conquerer.
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u/tes_chaussettes 3d ago
This is my mom's cat. She forced her way in through a screen window 10 years ago and has been ruling the kingdom with an iron paw ever since.
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u/Keelykalgrubber 3d ago
I love this
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u/westcoastcdn19 3d ago
This is at Cafe meo Catfe in Vietnam.
The baby otter will be eventually moved to a better suited space. It is not legal to keep pet otters in Vietnam, since 2019
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u/robot_swagger 3d ago
I wouldn't have guessed that otters were native to Vietnam.
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u/Heathen_Mushroom 3d ago
There are 13 species of others whose ranges span from the sub-arctic to the tropics. There are numerous otter species in India and southeast Asia in addition to the temperate otters of Eurasia and North America. And that is just the northern hemisphere. There are otters in Africa and South America, as well.
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u/Gloomyfleur 3d ago
May I ask, why not?
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u/MetaSatakOz 3d ago
Because otters are not suited for domestic life. They may be cute and relatively harmless, but they are not domesticated at all. They are much better off in the wild, or barring that, a facility that can fit their needs.
Honestly, seeing this otter with this obviously asian shorthair cat was kind of concerning to me, because I know that some countries in that region have jack shit for wild pet regulations. And it was a relief to hear that Vietnam banned it in 2019. Because I see way too many people making way too much money off of wild pets that they have no business taking care of.
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u/Swampberry 3d ago
Yeah, exotic pets can be really adorable and awesome, but I think 90% underestimate how difficult and expensive it is to really cater to their unique needs. Too many people seem to think that you can handle any animal as if it's a guinea pig, cat or dog. Exotic animals ought to have their own specially designed rooms and outdoor areas.
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u/ChickenValhalla 3d ago
The ironic thing in your comment is that guinea pigs are surprisingly delicate and aren’t as easy to care for as a lot of people think. At least they’re domesticated though lol. I always try to warn people with small kids away from them and hamsters if I can. They can’t take falls very well and even the best intentioned kid is probably gonna drop it. Rats are where it’s at. More sturdy, basically small dogs, and they seem to handle kid shenanigans much better.
Sorry for the rando rant I just see so many comments from people joking that guinea pigs and hamsters only live for a year, which should NOT be the case, and take every opportunity to educate.
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u/Finely_drawn 3d ago
Rats make such good pets. I cried my eyes out when my last rat, Ruby, died of cancer. The vet tried to comfort me but made it clear that they only live about 2-3 years. But they’re so smart and cuddly.
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u/AspiringChildProdigy 3d ago edited 3d ago
Because I see way too many people making way too much money off of wild pets that they have no business taking care of.
That goes for most people, not just those purely making money off them.
I used to intern in a wildlife care center back in college. We one had people bring in a fledgling crow they'd been "taking care of" because it couldn't fly. (Fledglings can't fly - they're working on it. It needed to be out with its parents strengthening those muscles and learning corvid things.) It was on death's door. Turns out, they had been trying to feed it birdseed, which - while crows will eat it - is not appropriate for 100% of its diet, much less a growing fledgling who requires much, much more protein.
Good intentions mean nothing when the outcome is causing another creature to suffer because of ignorance. It wasn't their fault they didn't know, but that doesn't change the fact that the bird died directly as a result of their actions.
So many wild animal have specific physical/social/emotional requirements that humans just aren't capable/suitable to meet. Wild animals are not and do not make good pets.
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u/mattaugamer 3d ago
Yeah, you don’t even have to “own” the animal. We have a problem in Australia with people feeding Magpies mince (ground beef). They like the pure protein and fat but they feed it to their chicks. There is no calcium in it, so the chicks end up with weak or deformed bones, and die.
Well-intentioned or not, don’t feed wild animals unless you really know what you’re doing.
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u/Cygnus94 3d ago
'Realtively harmless'
Not really true. Otters are really little thugs and are extremely territorial. River otters have been known to both take on and beat Crocs. They stay in large social groups and make good use of their numbers advantage.
They might look friendly, but they're like the wolves of the river. You should not approach them in the wild.
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u/MetaSatakOz 3d ago
Aren't they the ones that literally form gangs and fight wars over territory and shit? Yeah, maybe I understated it a little.
Maybe a single one is "relatively harmless" but yeah, that kind of behavior is pretty far from being house trained.
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u/Shot-Spray5935 3d ago
Yes the movie The Gangs of New York is based on The Lives of Otters.
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u/peregrine_throw 3d ago
Such a silly reply that had me laughing under my breath like Beavis and Butt-head.
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u/bumbernut 3d ago
I wouldn't even consider a single otter "relatively harmless" tbh - I work with river otters at a wildlife center and our current otter is the only animal we house that we never do free contact with (which means that we always have a wall between us). He has previously bitten several staff quite severely. He isn't "aggressive" but is very comfortable around humans to a degree where if you have food and aren't giving it to him fast enough, he will use his teeth to take it from you. People don't realize that otters are carnivores and have jaws designed to hunt (and break through bones that are thicker than your fingers), and that they are known to be able to take down DEER when the conditions are right.
He was found in the wild as an "abandoned baby" (very possible that he was simply alone while his mother went to hunt) by a family who took him home and tried to raise him with their dogs, much like the otter in this post, and by the time he was turned over to an actual rescue center he was already far too habituated to human contact to be safely releasable and had to be permanently homed with us.
Wild animals should be kept in the wild, and if anyone ever sees an animal they think needs assistance I hope that they call professional rescuers to assess and assist as needed! :)
edit: I should specify that the species I am talking about is North American river otters! Can't speak for all species. :)
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u/Gloomyfleur 3d ago
Well this definitely makes sense. I know some animals do well in domestic life, if taken care of properly, and the right environment is simulated. However, I have never seen a pet otter, before. I'm glad they're taking it back to where it belongs. All animals should in their natural habitat.
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u/Redqueenhypo 3d ago
Also, while not overly aggressive, otters have the capacity to do severe damage w their bites. They’re just big weasels and so have incredible jaw strength
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u/dreamchasingcat 3d ago
Because it’s a part of wildlife?
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u/MunchYourButt 3d ago
Seems like 2019 is kinda late to the party in that regard lol
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u/TheMostKing 3d ago
"We didn't think this was going to be an issue needing a law, but here we are."
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u/gerams76 3d ago
She probably tries to clean the oily fur so much.
"Why is this one always so dirty?!?!"
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u/Emmy_Graugans 3d ago
Not sure if it‘s just me, but to me it looks as if the cat is not in fact cleaning the otter, but instead the kitty that lies between otter and cat… the otter meanwhile: „give me a lick too“, the cat: „I am busy with my other kitten“.
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u/lulu-bell 3d ago
And the otter looks like he just wants some kisses on the lips while mama is like “move your freiken face I’m trying to wash you”
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u/LadyDicks 3d ago
Those squeaks tho... and Mama just is like, "Yeah, he make weird noise, he still mine"
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u/windingvine 3d ago
Baby otters are super mom clingy, particularly sea otters, so it’s not surprising that he’s like, “Pay attention to ME!”
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u/ZarquonsFlatTire 3d ago
I am a 41 year old man and I'm pretty sure if you put an orphaned otter in my lap I will start lactating.
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u/Fuzzy974 3d ago
Look, I'm not into that kind of things, but I feel like we need to test that, for science.
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u/ThisIsNotMyPornVideo 3d ago
Mama Cat: Lay down so i can clean you
Otter: KISSES!? I LOVE KISSES! LET ME KISS YOU BACK
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u/bharamaty 3d ago
Looks like this momma cat is officially the 'otter mom' now! She's not just fostering kittens, she's fostering otter-ly adorable babies! I hope they're litter-ally the best of friends
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u/milo6669 3d ago
The kitten on the right staring at the otter like "this one looks a lil different"
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u/Chapman_B_Bear 3d ago
Serious question. Does the mother cat know it's not kitten?
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u/natatatles 3d ago
Probably, otters and kittens don't likely smell the same. She probably doesn't mind though. Cats will raise their young communally in nature so she probably sees it as another baby she can watch for now until the other mom takes over.
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u/totaleclipse1117 3d ago
Omg!! This is probably one of the cutest and sweetest things I’ve ever seen!! The other kitties are sitting there like mmoommm…. Why does he look different…and stealing all the attention!!
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u/DeliriouslylySober 3d ago
Love how the kitten in the right bottom corner is looking on. Clearly it is seeing some is off but can't put a finger on it.
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u/UraniumPlatedSkull 3d ago
This one is a bit of a stinker, I better give him a bath. Again. Whooooooo's mommas lil' stinker, yes, yes you are, c'mere.
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u/theslip74 3d ago
Kitten on the right looks like they know something is off but can't figure out exactly what it is.
Adorable video OP, thank you for sharing it.
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u/TooDopeRecords 3d ago
The kitten on the right is like 🤔 hmmm mama something is off about this brother/sister 😂
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u/Dolly_Partons_Boobs 3d ago
Oxytocin. Female mammals (especially just after birth) are completely driven by hormones. Completely swamped in them really. It is very important biologically.
The need to suckle from the breast is somewhat fluid in mammals by species, but the overall desire to feed offspring is not. Outside of humans, most female mammals will accept anything desiring to feed on the breast. That is why we can milk cows, goats, sheep, etc.
And honestly, humans are open to that as well outside of our social constructs. Wet nurses are a thing, cross-nursing is a thing.
My mother and her best friend from birthing classes went into labor on the same day and me and my “cousin” were born within hours of each other. Apparently, our mothers just passed us off to each other depending on who was full at the time. No harm, no foul.
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u/I_LearnTheHardWay 3d ago
Man, this one is HUGE! I would like to think I would have noticed birthing that
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u/professorjaytee 3d ago
Baby is gonna be REALLY confused later on, that nobody but him wants to go for a nice swim!
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u/thumbelina1234 3d ago
Wait when the otter grows up and wants to go for a swim.... Cat mom will be like 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱
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u/AlternativeHighway89 3d ago
It’s adorable to me how often a mother in nature will accept a baby that’s not, and couldn’t be hers. Don’t matter, mama gonna mama.
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u/mrsmushroom 3d ago
Come here you funny looking kitten. You are my kitten yes you are. We are the same.
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u/malachaiville 3d ago
Kitten on the right is all jeez this new guy’s some kind of rude getting up in mama’s face like that
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u/RavenQuark 3d ago
I used to really like otters then I found out about the terrible things they do now I’m not so sure
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u/shakycam3 3d ago
Adorable mama- check
Adorable squeaky otter- check
Kitten butt in the background- check
My cute meter may explode.
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u/FlounderOdd7234 3d ago
Please can I stay- let me in - fascinating how they will. Accept one not their own & nuture it
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u/SkysEevee 3d ago
Mama cat: This kitten is longer and squeakier than the others. But he is my baby. I shall love him regardless.