Moving into a new home can be an exciting yet stressful experience—not just for people, but for their pets as well. That was certainly the case for Pooka, a sweet black cat whose reaction to her new surroundings has now gone viral. When her family upgraded from an apartment to a house, Pooka found the extra space a bit overwhelming. But what started as a confused kitty meowing for help quickly turned into a hilarious and heartwarming game of “Marco Polo.”
The moment occurred when Pooka’s humans were preoccupied measuring a room in their new home. Suddenly, they heard her little voice echoing through the halls, sounding lost and unsure. Instead of panicking, they chose a delightfully playful approach to solve the problem: they started calling her in traditional “Marco Polo” style.
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Every time Pooka meowed, her owners responded with a loud “Marco”. Using the sound of their voices to guide her, they slowly helped the confused cat navigate her way back. After a few moments of comical coordination, Pooka successfully followed the voices and reunited with them, earning plenty of snuggles and praise.
The scenario was not only touching but incredibly relatable to pet owners who’ve seen their furry companions struggle with new environments. On her social media post, Pooka’s mom shared, “POV: You moved from an apartment to a house and your cat keeps getting lost.”
She added an amusing caption: “She wanders off by herself then cries because she’s alone lol.”
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The sweet and funny moment quickly gained attention online. The video, which was shared on TikTok, amassed over 14 million views. Commenters couldn’t get enough of Pooka’s confused antics, with many pet owners chiming in with their own similar experiences.
- “Definitely not made for the streets,” one viewer quipped.
- “The audacity of going for a wander and then being like, ‘I can’t believe you left me?! How dare you!'” another user joked.
Pooka’s journey didn’t end with just one game of Marco Polo. About a month later, her mom posted another hilarious update showing Pooka still struggling to get her bearings in the larger living space. Once again, the family used their tried-and-true method to bring her back: calling “Marco” until Pooka’s “Polo” meows helped her locate them.
Her mom captioned the clip with a level of humor that perfectly reflected Pooka’s dramatic flair: “A month later and Pooka is still high maintenance… Who woulda thunk? (Answer: everyone who’s ever met her.)”
It’s evident that the amusing black cat is not just adored by her family but now appreciated by millions across the internet. Her adjustment period may be taking longer than expected, but thanks to the love and clever thinking of her humans, Pooka is not only safe but bringing joy to countless animal lovers online.
Watch the viral TikTok video here:
@twoblackcatsprod She wanders off by herself then cries because she’s alone lol #catsoftiktok #bottlebaby ♬ original sound – Two Black Cats
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