A British cat has gone viral after returning home with a false eyelash stuck in her tail—prompting both laughter and controversy online.
Ellie Morton, a 28-year-old undertaker from Stockport, U.K., shared a video on TikTok of her orange and white cat, Enid, standing at the back door with a strip eyelash caught in her fur. The clip, which has gained over 1.6 million views and 373,800 likes, shows Enid calmly waiting to be let inside, despite having her own cat flap.
“She was just sitting on the garden wall waiting for me to open the door, even though she can come in herself,” Morton told Newsweek. “She’s a spoiled princess. I thought the eyelash was a spider at first, but it turned out to be a big fluffy strip lash. It’s not mine—I usually wear individual lashes—so the mystery remains.”
In the video, Morton carefully removes the lash while joking in the caption: “Miss girl got some serious explaining to do.”
Though the clip amused many viewers, it also sparked an unexpected argument in the comments over cat ownership and whether cats should be allowed to roam freely outdoors.
Morton said the backlash was surprising. “The social media reaction frankly has been awful! About 48 percent of commenters are Americans being horrible because I let her outside—even though that’s common in the U.K. I had to mute the notifications because there’s so much arguing and name-calling.”
This cultural divide is rooted in differing pet-care norms. In the U.K., it’s typical for cats to have outdoor access. British owners often see roaming as healthy and natural for felines, according to pet website Pets4Homes. However, in the U.S., many organizations, including the American Humane Society, strongly advise keeping cats indoors to avoid dangers like cars, predators, and disease.
While U.S. guidelines emphasize safety and longer lifespans for indoor cats, they also note that outdoor time can be enriching—when done with supervision or in a controlled environment.
Despite the criticism, many users defended Enid’s adventure. “Maybe she found a broken-hearted baddie and offered cat cuddles—because girls support girls,” joked one user. Another added: “In the U.K., almost everyone with a cat lets them roam. Stop accusing her of abuse.”
Others poked fun at the situation: “She went to the clubb,” said Katie Olivia. One commenter wrote, “It’s so funny reading these comments—you’re in the U.K. and they’re warning you about coyotes!”
Wherever Enid spent the night, it’s clear she made an impression—and sparked a lively international discussion along the way.
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