Watch an Indoor Cat’s Response After Running Outdoors: “Meows of Regret”

Indoor cats love to take walks on the wild side. Many try to escape as soon as a door or window is left open. But an indoor cat quickly learned that the grass isn’t always greener on the other side.

The orange cat, named Simba, managed to escape outside one rainy day after his curiosity got the better of him. He finally tasted freedom, but the adrenaline rush didn’t last long. A few minutes later, his owner spotted him and begged him to come inside.

“He was out there for about 10 to 15 minutes,” the owner said. News week via TikTok. “It was too slippery for him to get back on, so I had to pull him.”

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The November 2 TikTok video, posted to the @bellaalongsidesimba account, shows how Simba’s owner found him, standing on the cold, wet roof, screaming for help, one meow after another. He looked around cautiously, waiting for his savior as the regrets began. The curb appeal was finally gone.

When the owner and Simba looked at each other, his face lit up. He knew he was saved.

As of Thursday, the TikTok video had garnered more than 16.9 million views, 3.9 likes and 7,059 comments. People couldn’t help but laugh at how quickly he changed his mind.

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“That’s when he realized he’d made a mistake,” one viewer said.

People commented on what was going through his mind: “Meow was right” and “I changed my mind, let me innnn.”

One user wrote: “The meows of regret. »

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Except he didn’t have too many regrets. He still tries to escape from time to time. But when he does it now, he’s special. The owner said it won’t escape from open windows and wouldn’t dare try it when it’s raining.

How to Stop Indoor Cats from Escape

Cat owners who try to rush out the door at every opportunity know how frustrating it can be. You can never leave doors or windows open to let in fresh air. You warn those entering and leaving the house to remain vigilant. To stop these escape artists, Catster shared the following veterinarian-recommended tips.

• Use positive reinforcement.
• Post signs outside the door to alert guests of the cat’s presence.
• Invest in a cat patio (or catio). This will allow them to discover the outside world in complete safety.
• Add a barrier or gate to doors.
• Consider spaying and neutering your cat. Those that are not are more territorial and want to roam and expand their territory.

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