A woman named Yasmeen, who goes by @yasmeenfarq on TikTok, was left speechless during a vet appointment when she learned the truth about her new cat. Yasmeen had bought the feline from a previous owner who consistently referred to the cat as “she” and assured her that a vet had already checked the cat’s health. Trusting the owner’s word, Yasmeen welcomed the cat into her home, naming her Luna.
However, during Luna’s first vaccination appointment, the vet revealed that Luna was, in fact, a male cat. Yasmeen shared the mix-up in a TikTok video on July 18, where she humorously addressed her cat, questioning if he knew he was male all along. The cat stared back at her, seemingly annoyed, as if to say, “Of course, I knew.”
In her caption, Yasmeen wrote, “Still shook. Good thing we were never gonna breed the kitten.” Reflecting on the moment, she told Newsweek via TikTok, “I was just like mouth open. Then, you are kidding me. And then [I] was like, ‘The girl we bought her from, well, he said [it] was a girl.’ I can’t believe that.”
Realizing it was time for a name change, Yasmeen renamed her cat Luis. Fortunately, Luis didn’t seem to mind the confusion. He even stood up and offered cuddles to Yasmeen as she confronted him, turning the situation into a blessing in disguise. Yasmeen commented, “I’m honestly quite happy it’s a boy now from what everyone’s saying about the boy cats being more affectionate.”
The amusing mix-up resonated with viewers, garnering over 23,800 views and 1,974 likes on TikTok by Wednesday. One viewer joked, “All this time he hasn’t known how to tell you,” while another added, “He’s like, ‘Of course I knew, you didn’t?'”
Many cat owners shared similar experiences in the comments. One user mentioned, “This has happened to me THREE times,” and another recounted, “This happened with my first cat! It took 2 vet visits for them to then confirm, Tito was indeed Tati.”
Yasmeen’s story highlights the unexpected moments and joys of pet ownership, reminding everyone that sometimes, even the most surprising discoveries can lead to heartwarming outcomes.
