A sweet rescue cat named Lucille keeps her eyes on the neighborhood “frat boys,” and now she has everyone else invested in their comings and goings, too.
On April 22, 2024, TikTok user Lucille (@lucilletherescuecat) shared a video of what happens when the sweet cat sees some neighborhood cats that she doesn’t really trust. And why everyone else is invested as well. Take a look!
@lucilletherescuecatsadly we live on a road with lots of frat boys 😔 they almost ran over lucy one time on their stupid golf cart while we were walking in OUR yard and lu does not like them #fyp #seniorcat ♬ Messa da Requiem: II. Dies irae – Daniel Barenboim & Chicago Symphony Orchestra
In a short seven-second video, we meet up with Lucille, a senior rescue cat who has some strong feelings about some people in her neighborhood.
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In the clip, Lucille is looking out the window, and while we can’t see exactly what has caught her attention, the video explains why she’s so worked up.
“Lucille sees frat boys and is disgusted,” the text on the video explains. Most of the video we can only see the sweet cat who has her eyes lazer focused on something outside.
But there was a small blip that looked like a young man outside swinging a golf club.
The video is set to the music “Messa da Requiem: II. Dies Irae” by Daniel Barenboim & Chicago Symphony Orchestra, which tells us that Lucille isn’t a fan of these “Frat boys.”
In the video’s caption, there is more explanation for why Lucille feels some sort of way about the boys playing outside. It sounds like they may not be the most considerate.
“Sadly, we live on a road with lots of frat boys,” the caption reads. They almost ran over Lucy one time on their stupid golf cart while we were walking in our yard, and Lu does not like them.”
In the comment section, people shared their support for Lucille.
“The rage is brewing behind her eyes,” one person wrote. “Girl, same.”
“We can’t blame her,” another shared.
“She is so valid for this,” added another.
“I trust her implicitly,” wrote someone else.
How to help a cat experiencing anxiety
We’re sure Lucille has her reasons for feeling anxious and having trouble with the neighborhood people, and it sounds like there is some anxiety.
It sounds like Lucille has more than enough reasons to feel the need to keep an eye on the boys in the neighborhood, and there’s reason behind her anxiety. But it can still be hard for us as cat parents to see our cats so anxious and stressed. Thankfully there are a few things we can do to help ease their anxiety.
According to Small Door Veterinary, anxiety is a real problem, and some cats show their anxiety with some unwanted behaviors. But there are ways we can help, too.
“Anxiety is a very real problem that can not only cause our cat’s severe emotional distress but can also exacerbate or cause a number of medical problems, including urinary tract issues,” the experts share. “Cats suffering from anxiety may also engage in unwanted behaviors, including urinating outside of the litter box or vomiting.”
There are several reasons why a cat might be feeling anxious, including stressful environmental factors like those Lucille is experiencing in her neighborhood.
But how can we help them?
“The best way to treat most cases of anxiety is a multi-modal approach that combines behavioral modification techniques, making changes to your cat’s environment, natural calming aids, and potentially anti-anxiety medication, depending on the severity of your cat’s anxiety,” Small Door Veterinary shares. “Any underlying or linked medical conditions will also need to be treated.”
For cats experiencing environmental anxiety, like Lucille, creating a space for them is one of the best ways to bring down their anxiety levels.
“Create a ‘safe space’ for your cat (and separate spaces for additional pets), where they can relax away from any stressors,” the experts suggest. “A quiet, darkened place made from cardboard boxes or sheets draped over chairs can work well. Make sure your cat can live in this space comfortably for a few days, and provide all the essentials in this one room: food, water, bedding, a litter box, a scratching post, and other toys.”
It’s hard to see our cats experiencing anxiety and stress, but thankfully, there are some very real ways we can help.
