Woman's Productive Day Ruined by Her Cats' Demands: 'So Blessed'

A cat owner from the Netherlands had planned a productive day, but her two kitties decided that it was time for cuddles instead, so she obviously complied with their demands, changing her plans accordingly.

In a video shared on TikTok in September, under the username @lillylucysisters, the poster, 32-year-old Zina Schijven, from the Netherlands, can be seen lying in bed with her two tabby cats, both peacefully asleep in her arms.

"I was going to be productive, but then my cats decided it was cuddle time," layover text in the clip reads, with the caption adding: "I mean could you say no to this cuteness??"

Schijven told Newsweek that her two 4-month-old kitties, Lilly and Lucy, were found on the streets and rescued by a local shelter, which had first placed them with a temporary foster family. However, when Schijven saw their ad online, she just fell in love with them, and immediately decided to "become their mom."

"They are very lovely and affectionate, especially with each other," Schijven said. "They almost never leave each other's side. While eating, sleeping, playing, grooming, they do everything together. It's super cute!"

From left: Zina cuddles in bed with her two kitties, Lilly and Lucy. The Dutch cat owner had planned a productive day, but her two cats decided it was cuddle time instead, so she changed... From left: Zina cuddles in bed with her two kitties, Lilly and Lucy. The Dutch cat owner had planned a productive day, but her two cats decided it was cuddle time instead, so she changed her plans accordingly. @lillylucysisters via TikTok

However, Lilly and Lucy don't just love each other; they love their human mom, too! And they love her so much that they run toward her every single time she comes home, demanding love and cuddles.

"Of course, they also like their own space sometimes or will let me know when I cross their boundaries; for example, if I kiss them too much," Schijven said.

Because of felines' aloof behavior, many people don't believe that cats love their owners, but experts say that they do.

As Dr. Jess Kirk, a licensed veterinarian in the state of Georgia working in academia, says in an article shared on Vet Explains Pets that cats are able to provide for themselves, so the bond they share with their owner goes way beyond mere dependency.

Some cats are more subtle than others, but usually signs that your feline loves you include purring, head-butting, kneading, and following you around the house. They may also bring you gifts, which you may not totally appreciate, such as dead mice or prey, but that mean a lot to them.

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To Schijven, the two felines are more than just pets; she describes them as a beautiful addition to their family, and she is really glad that she adopted both of them together instead of separating them.

"It's so special to witness the sister bond they have and how they take care of each other. They will sleep in the most cute positions and, every time, I melt seeing them hugging and kissing each other," Schijven said.

While cats won't always get along with other felines, they do sometimes form strong bonds with each other, especially if they are siblings, and breaking them apart can have a negative impact on their well-being.

In a VCA Animal Hospitals article, Dr. Ellen Lindell, and Dr. Lynn Buzhardt, both veterinarians, say that bonded pairs are more likely to thrive when adopted together because they provide each other with comfort and companionship.

So if you are only looking for one cat, it is probably best that you leave bonded pairs to someone who can take them both in, and look for a kitty on their own instead.

The video quickly went viral on social media, getting viewers from across TikTok. It has so far received over 2.8 million views and more than 777,400 likes on the platform.

One user, Gentlycarbonated, commented: "You are being productive. You are loved and you are loving and if that's not productive then what kind of products are we?"

Missmeeks2 posted: "Two cuddly cats?? What did you do in a past life to be so blessed."

Even Google felt compelled to write in the comment section and take the cat's side: "Reschedule all events on your Google Calendar until cuddle time is over."

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