Oroville, Calif. — A tabby cat named Bea has become an internet sensation, charming millions on TikTok with her irresistible urge to touch everything—and everyone—in sight.
The feline star lives at Look Ahead Vet in Oroville, California, where veterinary nurse Crystal Bessmer documents the antics of the clinic’s six rescue cats. But it’s Bea’s gentle, investigative paw taps that have captured the world’s attention.
“Try Not to Touch Everything” (Spoiler: She Does)
Last week, Bessmer shared a now-viral compilation of Bea’s adventures, set to a humorous voiceover instructing her, “Try not to touch everything.” Spoiler: Bea fails spectacularly.
From poking a goat to testing the texture of chickens (with a cautious paw slip into their cage), Bea explores her world one soft tap at a time. She even offers a comforting pat to a grumpy feline friend and “helps” with computer troubles by inspecting an unresponsive screen. The video has racked up over 2.6 million views, with fans adoring her fearless curiosity.
A Cat With a Mission—Or Just Endless Curiosity?
Like a daycare dog who pets other pups, Bea seems determined to interact with every creature she meets—whether they welcome her attention or not. Some viewers speculate she’s mimicking her human caregivers, while others believe she’s simply the epitome of feline inquisitiveness.
Bessmer’s other Bea-centric TikToks draw just as much adoration, with fans worldwide living vicariously through her gentle explorations. “I want her to pet me…” one viewer wrote, while another declared, “This is literally the ONLY video I needed to see today!”
Whether she’s booping a pig’s snout or patting a squirrel, one thing’s clear: Bea’s paw of approval is the internet’s newest must-have.
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