Cats are quirky. We all know this.

Those of us who have had multiple cats throughout our lives know that some cats are quirkier than others. Maybe they like to sleep with their face in a shoe (true story). Maybe they won’t stop tearing into bags of Styrofoam packing peanuts and eating them, necessitating a shipping business to switch to cornstarch-based packaging (also true story). Maybe they can catch a crumpled-up piece of paper you toss into the air with their paws and bring it to you in their mouth like a dog playing fetch (awww, I miss that cat).

Or maybe their unique quirk is that they have to be Velcroed to someone’s body every minute of every day. That’s Chase the cat in a nutshell: super sweet, but super clingy.

Meet Chase, the world’s clingiest cat

Chase belongs to Kareem and Fifi of the TikTok channel @dontstopmeowing. The couple have become Internet famous for their three very chill cats. Their “spaw day” videos showing how their cats, Chase, Skye, and Millie, get pampered went viral in 2021, and they’ve gained a huge following sharing life with their cats.

All three are adorable, but Chase…oh, Chase is a special one. I’ve seen some clingy cats before, but nothing like this.

@dontstopmeowing Same Cat, Diff Day #fyp #foryou #foryoupage ♬ Love You So – The King Khan & BBQ Show

Same Cat, Diff Day #fyp #foryou #foryoupage ♬ Love You So – The King Khan & BBQ Show

Literally clingy, as in “won’t stop clinging to the human.” How many cats like to be carried around like a baby? Not many, I’d guess.

@dontstopmeowing Not exactly your average kitty #fyp #foryou #foryoupage ♬ Married Life – Michael Giacchino

Not exactly your average kitty #fyp #foryou #foryoupage ♬ Married Life – Michael Giacchino

When Chase wants Mommy, Chase wants Mommy.

@dontstopmeowing Where did he learn to be so clingy? 😭 fyp foryou foryoupage ♬ original sound – Kareem & Fifi

Where did he learn to be so clingy? 😭 fyp foryou foryoupage ♬ original sound – Kareem & Fifi

Of course, Chase doesn’t always want Mommy. Sometimes it’s Daddy’s turn for all the lovin’.

@dontstopmeowing 😔💔 #fyp #foryou #foryoupage ♬ Blue Blood – Heinz Kiessling

😔💔 #fyp #foryou #foryoupage ♬ Blue Blood – Heinz Kiessling

Yes, they tried to train the clinginess away

Fifi shares videos of her attempting to train the clinginess out of Chase, which are hilarious. This one has been viewed over 57 millions times.

@dontstopmeowing This is why he rips my clothes 😭 #fyp #foryou #foryoupage ♬ original sound – Kareem & Fifi

This is why he rips my clothes 😭 #fyp #foryou #foryoupage ♬ original sound – Kareem & Fifi

She even dubbed the viral audio of a toddler video “I just a baby!” That fits perfectly with Chase’s hug-happy antics.

@dontstopmeowing He really thinks he’s a baby #fyp #foryou #foryoupage ♬ original sound – Jordan

He really thinks he’s a baby #fyp #foryou #foryoupage ♬ original sound – Jordan

Oh, Chase. You’re just too much.

@dontstopmeowing I can’t stop laughing 😭 #fyp #foryou #foryoupage ♬ original sound – Kareem & Fifi

I can’t stop laughing 😭 #fyp #foryou #foryoupage ♬ original sound – Kareem & Fifi

And just because it’s so dang cute, check out this video of Chase meeting a baby for the first time. (Warning: Wicked adorable baby giggles incoming. Hold onto your ovaries if you have ’em.)

@dontstopmeowing Who’s reaction was your favorite? #fyp #foryou #foryoupage ♬ Funny Song – Sounds Reel & Funny Song Studio & Thomas Hewitt Jones

Who’s reaction was your favorite? #fyp #foryou #foryoupage ♬ Funny Song – Sounds Reel & Funny Song Studio & Thomas Hewitt Jones

Then a baby joined the family

It’s a good thing Chase got on with the baby so well, because the couple welcomed their first (human) baby, Taj, in January 2024 and Chase certainly had a hard time adjusting.

@dontstopmeowing That guilty face at the end..#fyp #forypu #foryoupage ♬ Dramatic Sad Violin – Platon Davydov

That guilty face at the end..#fyp #forypu #foryoupage ♬ Dramatic Sad Violin – Platon Davydov

But today, it looks like Kareem, Fifi, Taj, Chase, Skye, and Millie are all one big happy family.

@dontstopmeowing Not him parking his car 😭 #fyp #foryou #foryoupage ♬ original sound – Kareem & Fifi

Not him parking his car 😭 #fyp #foryou #foryoupage ♬ original sound – Kareem & Fifi

Keep up with the family on their TikTok and YouTube.

This article originally appeared four years ago. It has been updated.

A single door can open up a world of endless possibilities. For homeowners, the front door of their house is a  gateway to financial stability, job security, and better health. Yet for many, that door remains closed. Due to the rising costs of housing, 1 in 3 people around the world wake up without the security of safe, affordable housing. 

Since 1976, Habitat for Humanity has made it their mission to unlock and open the door to opportunity for families everywhere, and their efforts have paid off in a big way. Through their work over the past 50 years, more than 65 million people have gained access to new or improved housing, and the movement continues to gain momentum. Since 2011 alone, Habitat for Humanity has expanded access to affordable housing by a hundredfold. 

A world where everyone has access to a decent home is becoming a reality, but there’s still much to do. As they celebrate 50 years of building, Habitat for Humanity is inviting people of all backgrounds and talents to be part of what comes next through Let’s Open the Door, a global campaign that builds on this momentum and encourages people everywhere to help expand access to safe, affordable housing for those who need it most. Here’s how the foundation to a better world starts with housing, and how everyone can pitch in to make it happen. 

Globally, almost 3 billion people, including 1 in 6 U.S. families, struggle with high costs and other challenges related to housing. A crisis in itself, this also creates larger problems that affect families and communities in unexpected ways. People who lack affordable, stable housing are also more likely to experience financial hardship in other areas of their lives, since a larger share of their income often goes toward rent, utilities, and frequent moves. They are also more likely to experience health problems due to chronic stress or environmental factors, such as mold. Housing insecurity also goes hand-in-hand with unstable employment, since people may need to move further from their jobs or switch jobs altogether to offset the cost of housing. 

Affordable homeownership creates a stable foundation for families to thrive, reducing stress and increasing the likelihood for good health and stable employment. Habitat for Humanity builds and repairs homes with individual families, but it also strengthens entire communities as well. The MicroBuild® Initiative, for example, strengthens communities by increasing access to  loans for low-income families seeking to build or repair their homes. Habitat ReStore locations provide affordable appliances and building materials to local communities, in addition to creating job and volunteer opportunities that support neighborhood growth. 

Everyone can play a part in the fight for housing equity and the pursuit of a better world. Over the past 50 years, Habitat for Humanity has become a leader in global housing thanks to an engaged network of volunteers—but you don’t need to be skilled with a hammer to make a meaningful impact. Building an equitable future means calling on a wide range of people and talents.Here’s how you can get involved in the global housing movement:

Speaking up on social media about the growing housing crisis 

Volunteering on a Habitat for Humanity build in your local community

Travel and build with Habitat in the U.S. or  in one of 60   countries where we work around the globe

Join the Let’s Open the Door movement and, when you donate, you can create your own personalized door 

Shop or donate at your local Habitat ReStore

Every action, big and small, drives a global movement toward a better future. A safe home unlocks opportunity for families and communities alike, but it’s volunteers and other supporters, working together with a shared vision, who can open the door for everyone. 

Visit habitat.org/open-door to learn more and get involved today. 

When it comes to keeping birds as pets, people usually think about parrots or canaries. Nobody ever considers having a crow. But research has shown that crows are incredibly clever, curious, and self-aware. They recognize the faces of people they like or don’t like, have the ability to use tools, and can even mimic human speech. Looking to experience the magic of crows yourself? A YouTube user named Alexandra from Germany made a video on how you can befriend the crows in your neighborhood in four easy steps. All it takes is “some food and some patience.”

Over a decade ago, Alexandra made friends with a crow named Krari. Krari and her friends visit her regularly and are considered part of the family. They also bring their “little ones” to Alexandra’s house to chill as well. “They come here to get food, to play, or just hang out with me and relax,” Alexandra says in an introductory video on her YouTube page.

How to make friends with a crow in four steps

1. Find a pair of crows

Crows tend to live in areas populated by humans, so chances are there are crows in your neighborhood. The best place to start is to find a pair with a fixed territory that you see on a regular basis. That way, you’re cultivating a relationship with the same animal day after day, and you can “slowly get to know each other.”

Crows will eat just about anything, from insects to invertebrates to meat. They also enjoy nuts, worms, and vegetables. If you offer the food in the same place at the same time of day, you’ll establish a routine. Then, the crow may come by regularly to see if you have anything tasty to eat.

When interacting with the crow, make sure they aren’t anxious or displaying signs that they are prepared to fly away at any moment. Approach the birds with an open, indirect gaze so as not to cause alarm. Sit quietly while you wait for the bird to approach and avoid quick movements.

4. Let the birds come to you

This requires patience. The crow will be shy at first, but they know you better........

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