Tiny Ginger Kitten Looks Like A Little Superhero In His Harness & We Feel Safer Already
Some kittens are so over-the-top adorable that they don't have to do anything more than sit there for everyone to fall in love with them. Angus is one such fuzzy cutie-patootie. In a TikTok video captioned "I think the garden is becoming Angus' favourite place" — which has been viewed more than 3.9 million times and liked over 379,000 times — the tiny ginger kitten sits outside wearing a little blue harness attached to a leash. He seems to be enjoying all the sights, sounds, and aromas that come with being outdoors.
@angusthegingercat I think the garden is becoming Angus' favourite place🐾 #orangekitten #kitten #catharness #cutekitten #catsoftiktok
A cat using a harness and leash is an unusual enough sight that several netizens asked about where to find a kitten-sized harness. (If you're good with DIY, you might try crafting a homemade cat harness for your feline friend to wear.) Most viewers, however, simply commented on the cuteness overload of Angus himself.
"Hello Angus! You look so cute in your harness!" exclaimed one viewer, while another commented, "I can't stand it, so darn cute 🥰." One person observed that Angus seemed to be "surveying his kingdom," and another joked, "Is he a superhero by any chance? 👀"
Training a cat to use a harness and leash
One of the ways to let your indoor cat play safely outdoors is to train the kitty to use a harness and leash, like Angus does. Crucial steps when leash training a cat include starting off indoors, where the cat feels safe and secure, and letting the animal dictate the pace. The initial sessions should be just a few minutes long and should always include treats and praise. Pay close attention to your cat's comfort level, checking for signs of anxiety, discomfort, or fear. After your kitty seems happy and confident using the harness and leash indoors, you can try venturing outdoors.
Some viewers of the TikTok video shared their own experiences with taking a cat outside using a harness and leash. "This was my Toby 3 months ago, once you start they want to be out all the time 😁," one viewer wrote. Another commented, "They just love exploring. Too cute ❤️❤️."
Want to see more videos of entertaining orange kitties? Check out this rambunctious ginger cat who is an expert at "purrkour," and this ginger cat who hilariously steals the spotlight in a live ballet performance of "Romeo and Juliet."