The bond between a man and the kitten that he "didn't want" has tugged at the heartstrings of viewers online, after being shared to social media by his daughter.

The pair were captured together, with the kitten sitting on top of the man's head, by the man's daughter, who shared the moment to TikTok under @darianrawiriwilkins. The short clip, which was shared to the platform on November 4, has been viewed more than 411,000 times, drawing admiration and positive comments from TikTok users smitten by the duo.

"My dad with the kitten he didn't want anything to do with," the video's creator said, while viewers were able to see the feline perched on top of her owner's head. The man was fitting a new liner into his garbage can at the time and appeared relaxed and nonchalant while the kitten clung to his cap as he worked in the kitchen. The family is based in Australia.

Introducing kittens to family members can be an exciting yet delicate process. Experts recommend starting by creating a calm and quiet environment to help the kittens feel secure. Then, allow the kittens to explore their new surroundings at their own pace, keeping initial interactions brief and gentle.

Encourage family members to sit quietly and let the kittens approach them, offering treats or toys to build positive associations. Gradually increasing the duration and frequency of these interactions will help foster a bond between the kittens and their new family.

Comments

The post has been liked more than 98,000 times since it was shared online, drawing tons of amused comments from viewers on TikTok.

"It's always the person who gives them the least amount of attention that they gravitate towards," one viewer said.

Another added: "They seem to know who's not keen on them then sell themselves to them."

"Your dad is a chill guy," another added.

Another added: "They always climb them too hahahahha mine did it to my dad when I was a kid."

"God gives his toughest battles to the strongest ppl [people]," another said.

Another added: "This seems like the most comfortable spot I guess."

The post had been captioned: "From the memories they're legit best friends now."

Newsweek reached out to @darianrawiriwilkins for more information via TikTok.

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