A California woman’s heartwarming act of kindness towards stray cats in her neighborhood has gone viral on social media.
TikTok user @laa_colombianacx5 posted a video showing her mother’s thoughtful gesture to help the strays cope with the scorching heat. The overlay text in the video reads: “My mom takes care of stray kitties outside and she bought them this portable AC. He never leaves our house now.”
The clip, which has amassed over 3 million views and 486,400 likes, depicts a stray tabby cat comfortably relaxing by the poster’s door, enjoying the cool air from the portable air conditioning unit her mother purchased. The cat can also be seen using the scratch post that was placed outside for its convenience.
“We wish we could bring all of them inside but we have 4 cats already,” the poster wrote in the video’s caption, expressing her desire to provide shelter for more strays.
Thousands of viewers have expressed their admiration for the mother’s compassionate act. One commenter wrote, “The way he started using the scratcher for you. He LOVES you girl.” Another user shared a similar story, saying, “My mum started with 2 cats, and now we have 14 cats at home. She just can’t resist helping stray cats.”
A concerned viewer also pointed out that the cat appears to be dehydrated, advising the poster to thank her mother for providing the necessary care, as cats can easily succumb to heat exhaustion or heatstroke in high temperatures.
The viral video has touched the hearts of many, highlighting the power of a simple gesture to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable stray animals during extreme weather conditions.
