Motherhood is no easy task—even for cats. A viral TikTok video, posted by user @joining_the_jones, perfectly captures the universal struggle of parenthood when a feline mother decides her human should share the babysitting duties.
The 20-second clip, which has amassed over 3 million views, begins with the family cat—dubbed “Mama Cat” by viewers—marching into the bedroom with one of her kittens gently held in her mouth. Without hesitation, she hops onto the bed and burrows under the covers, revealing a surprise: several other kittens already tucked in.
A humorous text overlay on the video reads, “Excuse me, ma’am, I just put my kids to bed and I don’t want yours.” The poster captioned the clip, “Mama just needed a little break, I guess.”
And who can blame her? Raising kittens—while adorable—is demanding work, especially during the teething and litter-training phases. Sometimes, even cats need to call in reinforcements—in this case, enlisting their human as a temporary co-parent.
The heartwarming yet relatable moment comes just in time for Mother’s Day, serving as a playful reminder to appreciate all the maternal figures (and pet parents) in our lives. Maybe send this video to yours with a simple: “Thank you—you’re doing great!”
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