Black Cat Has the Most Dramatic Reaction to the Family's New Kitten

As a longtime cat lover and friend to all felines, I am usually the first to shut down a cliché about a cat that is simply untrue. People might think that cats will never get along with dogs (and vice versa), but I can say that from my own experience of having both under my own roof, that's not true. Some people might think that cats aren't as fun as dogs, but that's also false. And people might think that bad cats are bad luck, but as the proud mom of a black cat, I can say that mine has only brought good luck (and cuddles), so that's absolutely not true, either.

What is true? Black cats can be very dramatic, and cats of any color or breed aren't always super amenable to change. That means that introducing a new cat to the household can be a bit risky — something that the cat mom in this TikTok video is definitely learning!

In this video, Alaina Cook shared what happened when she broke the news to her black cat that they had gotten a new kitten to add to the family... and let's just say the kitten in question is absolutely not open to the idea of being a big sister.

She started arguing quietly from the second she heard that a new kitten was coming,  but progressively got louder as she absorbed the news.

"You're gonna be nice to her. She needed a home," her mom tells her, which only leads to the kitty yowling louder. "Ma'am. She needed a home, and she's gonna live with us, and you're gonna be a nice big sister — yes you are!"

At that point, the cat had heard enough, and with a nice, loud, angry yowl, she was off and running. She wasn't going to stand for this!

Maybe it'll go better next time the topic comes up...

Introducing a New Kitten to an Adult Cat

If you want to get a new kitten but you have a feeling that your adult cat is going to have a similarly dramatic reaction, it's a good idea to take things slow and make sure the situation stays chill for everyone — new and old residents alike.

Chewy recommends giving your new kitten their own space in your house with a door that closes at first. Your cat will smell the new kitten and probably check things out near the door, but they'll both be separated, giving everyone time to adjust a little before they come face to face.

After a couple of days, you can swap their spaces, letting each cat check out the other cat's area by themselves, without interference. Slowly, you can let them see each other, and when it feels like things are going well and you're comfortable, you can officially introduce them — but be prepared supervise them for their first several visits together to be sure they're safe around each other.

It's a process, but slow and steady will help introduce your new family member with little to no drama (as long as everyone is willing to cooperate, of course). In the end, it will be worth it!