Cat is protective of toddler (video)

Tabby cat is protective of toddler
Two useful tags. Click either to see the articles: Toxic to cats | Dangers to cats

Tabby cat is protective of toddler


A cute video (partly speeded up) of a beautiful and slightly overweight grey, classic tabby cat protecing their toddler friend and companion. The cat seems to intervene, for example, to stop the toddler falling off a bedside chest of drawers. There is definitely something going on. Perhaps the cat is a female and her mothering instincts have blossomed in her relationship with the young human. She appears to treat the toddler as her child.

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Michael Broad

Hi, I'm a 74-year-old retired solicitor (attorney in the US). Before qualifying I worked in many jobs including professional photography. I love nature, cats and all animals. I am concerned about their welfare. If you want to read more click here.

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