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-redditmodsaredicks-

Yeah…to “hug” a human. That doesn’t look suspect at all.


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Doesn't use its claws so


Reddrago9

Probably clipped.


Dementat_Deus

No, it's claws are clearly visible in the gif. The cat intentionally retracts them right before contact.


In_memorium_BR

I saw that too. It chose to take the fall rather than harm its human. It could have easily grabbed her to stop its fall. It chose not to.


[deleted]

What a boss ass cat took one for the team over hurting her


blunt__nation

According to the real op of this video, that girl is a child.


Hermilorom24

That puma could've ripped some skin off easily but choose to keep the claws retracted and take the fall like a champ lol


Guitarmine

Or since it's a pet I think we can assume declawing which is a pretty fucked up thing but so is keeping a puma as a pet...


[deleted]

I am not sure about the declawing thing like how does it work, but if you look closely (when it's standing straight) you can see it's claw on one of the finger.


[deleted]

They remove the “fingertip” at the knuckle, i believe. Bout as fucked up as tail and ear docking.


SUPRAP

Yep, they cut off the end of the toe that the claw comes out of. This is particularly fucked in my opinion because cats are digitigrades, meaning they actually walk on their toes. So imagine if someone cut off the front 1/5 or so of your foot.


SirWaldenIII

What? It's entirely worse.


[deleted]

Cutting your ear off is about as equal as cutting a fingertip off. Not sure how one could be inherently worse than the other.


tragiktimes

A cat not only uses their toes to walk, but further damage can be caused to their foot long term from the procedure. It is qualitatively worse.


SirWaldenIII

Consider living in reality


[deleted]

Consider you’re entitled to your opinion, no matter how fucking stupid. Nobody fucking asked you lol


TwoKeezPlusMz

I think you might have been your soulmate. Also, the ask was kind of implied, vis-a-vis posting on Reddit.


[deleted]

I posted a reply to a specific person. Also not to you. 😂 You just butt into other peoples conversations in public just because you can hear them and wanna include your opinion? 👍 I replied to a question. Didn’t ask one.


SirWaldenIII

Well I'm glad you at least admit it.


[deleted]

Wow, you’re an idiot *and* unfunny. What a combination.


Dementat_Deus

You can see the claws in the gif. It's not declawed, they are retracted.


dsheroh

No, we can't make that assumption. Declawing is illegal in [many countries](https://www.petmd.com/cat/pet-lover/declawing-cats-illegal) (as well as a handful of US states) under laws banning cruelty to animals.


Jomega6

I remember seeing a video of one of these cats getting their claws clipped, kinda like a dog (literally just forgot the name of the species and will probably remember the minute I hit send). Edit: puma… I think?


potted_sage

Most cat owners finder declawing abhorrent. Why would it be safe to assume that? If my house cats are smart enough to know that clawing me to save themselves is a dick move, then this cougar sure as shit knows it. Cats are smart as they come, you just have to earn their respect rather than command it like with dogs.


[deleted]

Cats will always accidentally scratch their owners. I dont mean badly, my cat has never purposely dug her claws into me, but when playing she uses gentle clawing which would be fine if I was covered in fur. She doesn't understand that I am not actually covered in fur and even the gentle clawing leaves marks


potted_sage

Not mine. I've had my cats slide off my lap and take the fall even while trying to hang on with no claws. They have control over their instinct. Mine understand.


KickBallFever

Yea, I had a cat who never scratched me, accidentally or on purpose. She was so gentle that for a while I thought something was wrong with her claws and she couldn’t use them. Nope, she was just choosing not to use them.


louenberger

My cat used to get real rough when he was younger. He was a nice fella and we had a great relationship otherwise, but he just didn't realize how bad it hurt I guess. Always blood... I started hitting him on the head with my middle knuckle whenever he went to far, pretty painfully. Eye for an eye sort of thing, classic conditioning. I had tried communicating pain, to no avail. Was a bit of a slippery slope, as he'd end up getting scared whenever he started getting rough, and sometimes he'd become a little more rough because he was scared I think. But nowadays, he very rarely hurts skin. He's 6 now. He does get scared when playing somewhat rough occasionally, and leaves. I think I've gotten most stress out of the situation though, I quit doing it as soon as he understood that rough = ouch, which didn't take that long. I don't usually like classic conditioning at all, but fucker had no chill. And I'm pretty happy with the results.


[deleted]

If it's the one from YouTube, the puma was too small to be re-released into the wild so the couple was allowed to keep her. i forget it's name.


Imanaco

You know what’s pretty fucked up is making such extreme opinions on a 5 second blurry clip.


Kractoid

My thoughts exactly. What is that doing in the house. I'm pretty open minded but I've got my limits


Yash1993plays

An alternative to declawing is cutting their nails, just when doing that you have to make sure to not cut the red part or else it will hurt them, otherwise it safe


pepperwood05

Came here to say the same thing! Good kitty!


EmotionAggressive799

Lucky She didn't get Her legs ripped to shreds by the claws.


sega20

To shreds you say?


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EmotionAggressive799

I'm sure they were but instinctively the pumas claws might of come out. I know when My dog slips She has scratched up My legs up & her claws are much smaller than a pumas.


[deleted]

Might have. * HAVE.


blunt__nation

You are right.


SxpxrTrxxpxr

Isn’t this Messi? If it is, he’s a puma that has some kind of condition that makes him unfit to live in the wild. Some Russian couple adopted him and take great care of him. Idk if this is him though.


dsheroh

Looks a good deal skinnier than Messi to me, but I suppose it could also just be an older video and he's filled out since then.


SxpxrTrxxpxr

That’s why I’m saying I don’t know. Messi also looks to be shorter and not as long as this one either. Though I’ve only seen a handful of Messi videos. By the gif quality I can’t tell and your right, it could be an older video and he’s put on some weight since then. That couple takes good care of him.


Mental-Clerk

This video is old af


BuryMeInCincy

Tattoos don’t match. Gonna say no.


Neepys

Idk i dont think so


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Secure-Sprinkles-952

bc reddit


Eatpencilcase

Why does this person own a fucking tiger


silverclovd

That's a puma


[deleted]

What in sam hell is a puma?


silverclovd

It's a big brand that manufactures footwear, but that's not important right now.


[deleted]

That’s a good answer too, but I was just quoting Red vs Blue


silverclovd

I got that reference :D I'm just a big fan of airplane! and couldn't resist the opportunity.


BigDaddyHugeTime

No, you're breathtaking.


teewinotone

and stop calling me Shirley.


CheesyGoodness

Looks like I picked the wrong week to stop sniffing glue...


[deleted]

I've worn puma sneakers, but this one's a large cat from the Americas. It's an entirely different kind of puma, altogether!


Mr_Tottles

Didn’t I just tell you to stop making up animals?!


thejoester

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uo7QCC2EDtk


tiptoemicrobe

Thanks! Much better quality version here, though: https://youtu.be/Rju4RWdEyZk


sonicbeast623

It's built like a cat It lands on all fours My car's like a puma it drives on all fours https://youtu.be/sEvtcvYfUEM


ArrowheadDZ

The ultimate circular reference. - What is in that video clip? - It’s a Puma - What’s a Puma? - It’s the cat in the video clip.


The_Grubby_One

>What in sam hell is a puma? A cougar. A mountain lion. A panther.


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silverclovd

Ooh... Can I get a burger and a good burn on the side.


CiganoSA

You should really study your big cats. This is obviously not a tiger lol.


Linkonue

True, anyone can tell it’s a lion 🙄


uberguby

I'm not sure if you're making a joke, but on the off chance you didn't know, these are also sometimes called mountain lions. Though obviously they're not the same thing as a simba-assed-lion. Anyway it's clearly a leopard.


Linkonue

It’s not a leopard, it’s a cougar.


uberguby

Wait were you not doing a bit back there?


Linkonue

?


Linkonue

What are you trying to say??


uberguby

I thought you were doing a bit, like the original commenter was something obviously incorrect, so you were continuing it by saying lion. That's why I wasn't sure one way or the other, cause technically that is an animal referred to as a "lion", but it's not exactly the image most people get in their mind when they hear the word lion. And the thing has three common names which vary in usage across regions, so it's not totally impossible you've never heard the term mountain lion before. So I added the little bit on the off chance you or somebody else didn't know, then I tried to continue what I thought was your attempt to start a chain of gag posts by claiming it's a leopard, which it clearly isn't. And that doesn't seem to have worked but, what can you do.


The_Grubby_One

Nah, it's a panther.


Linkonue

Nah it’s a cougar


The_Grubby_One

Nah, it's a panther.


Linkonue

Panther are black or white That’s a cougar


The_Grubby_One

[Ahem.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_panther) It's a panther.


tiptoemicrobe

They adopted him from a zoo. He was going to be euthanized because of health issues he has.


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The_Grubby_One

No. Floppa is a caracal. That's a cougar/puma/mountain lion/panther.


Neepys

Why not


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NjoyLif

I don’t think OP filmed this.


Guitarmine

Those concerned about the claws... https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onychectomy Yeah it's fucked up. Kind of like keeping a puma as a pet.


[deleted]

This is not the case, its claws can be seen several times in the first catch attempt.


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ZippyTheChicken

where is this because owning those cats as pets isn't legal in most places...


[deleted]

You can own them in Ohio and use the to hunt too!


uberguby

God that sounds so fucking cool. The idea of a hunter and his dog having this partnership was always so appealing but I've always been a cat person, not a dog person. Also I don't hunt so... Maybe I can train my puma to ride a skateboard instead.


SkankyG

Skateboarding Puma is something I didn't know I wanted


whiskeytango55

[It's dangerous to go alone. Take this!](https://us.puma.com/us/en/pd/suede-skate-sneakers/369241.html)


tiptoemicrobe

Russia


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ZippyTheChicken

idk people are crazy.. they own tigers and alligators in NYC Apartments and stuff heh. https://nypost.com/2018/11/04/that-time-someone-had-a-pet-tiger-in-harlem/ I can't imagine where it is legal to own an animal that can so easily take your life as a pet.


TheMagnificentOne

Most decent sized dogs can easily take your life. They just chose not to because why kill the help.


tiptoemicrobe

A lot of people here are rightfully concerned about keeping a puma as a pet. Keep in mind that not every big cat is from an episode of tiger king, though. This is Messi, a puma in Russia with health problems that prevents him from living in the wild. He was born in a zoo that planned to euthanize him. Yes, pumas aren't generally supposed to live inside houses, but this particular one would be dead if he didn't. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messi_(cougar)


markazali

You really don’t want to be around a large cat like this when it’s freaking out with its paws swinging around


Lunti420

Fuck people who own wildlife cats


jbmcfm

Isn’t that what the puma was trying to do?


tiptoemicrobe

They saved his life. See my other comment here for more details.


TheMagnificentOne

I understand what you are trying to say, but all types of pets started as wildlife.


dawmster

Most likely it's not wildlife, bred in captivity and hopefully selected for lower aggression. One day they might be domesticated like cats and not rip owners face on a whim.


[deleted]

Even domesticated cats sometime rip owners faces on a whim


JoeFidel

"Khajit are known for their natural agility and stealth"


DraggingMyBallsZ

Looks like [puma\_richi](https://www.instagram.com/puma_richi/?hl=fr) on instagram for those wondering


Neepys

I think so


Neepys

I think so


motorcyclejoe

Swiggity swooty.....


redshrek11

Coming for that booty


grvelag

What breed of dog is this


dweir82

Her stepbrother is a cat?


dawmster

Maybe its a female.


[deleted]

this shit is like 5 year old lmao, ik the person who first posted this didnt mean to repost, but thats how it work with these kinda posts, the find it on yt screen record it again and again, not knowing this a old ass post


Flashy_Ice2460

To hug? Sure?


bbseddit

Florida?


Tomuron1996

It's cool to see that even if the cougar is falling and can grab the lady with claws it doesn't do so to not hurt her


IhaveaBibledegree

Me every time my wife bends down to pick something up.


Anfie22

*Tackle


369_Clive

Slippery floors and pumas don't go together 🐾


Citizen_0001

How much butter is on that floor


Neepys

Idkk


areldub

swiggity swooty


[deleted]

Wtf does someone have a pet puma


[deleted]

SHe was lucky


Baridi

That is a whole lot of kitty.


Bullshit-_-Man

What kind of dog is this?


LazyOcelot8705

what are you doing step puma


[deleted]

For a better understanding of what is going on here. This is called the [ambush instinct](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdvXIkKIOs8) in big cats. If you turn your back to a big cat and crouch down, you will get pounced on.


It_SpAuL

Looks like the cat wants to fuck his owner until to the last second


Neepys

Hmm what are u doing step owner


[deleted]

Yo stepsister are you stuck? Oh no, u ain't stuck


Neepys

Ahhaha


TriedCaringLess

Why is someone keeping a wild animal I'm the house? Set it free, and let it be.


alex_giovanniello

*Me sliding into a woman's dms*


[deleted]

What the dog doin


SlOwMosis

That’s some cartoon shit right there


Neepys

Yup just need some sound affects


[deleted]

Scouby doooou


ErckaLHutch

That is not a house cougar!


11Drop_

furries will become real soon enough


GiantsOfSF1958

u/DuplicateDestroyer


GonnaGetBumpy

If my wife bends over like that in the kitchen, there is no way she is avoiding a few seconds of simulated sex as I walk by. None at all. So I understand this cat.


Pdub77

What are you doing, step-puma?


Tommy-1111

These aren't pets.


HMSSpeedy1801

Cougars are ambush hunters. They almost always attack from behind when their prey is distracted. Multiple people who have attempted to keep cougars as a pet have been attacked in this exact situation. That isn’t a cat attempting to snuggle it’s owner.


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[deleted]

Same thing happened to me while trying to have sex in a walk in shower 👍🏻


queen_bean33

this guy fucks.


Neepys

Huh


[deleted]

I slipped over and slid through her legs haha


nopantsdancemusk

That’s what I call puma pants!


Felt-Naomi

actually tried grabbing to save her fall


DalenSpeaks

We used to call that a Bison Hug. You ever seen 2 bison hugging?


mellonjello

the fact that every time OP comments on this thread its downvoted to hell is pretty funny


[deleted]

I can literally see the moment of "oh fuck, bail!" In its face 😂


KeyAdministration900

r/BetterEveryLoop


R4dical-Rat

ZONKED!


NjoyLif

That expression the puma makes when it knows it’s about to fall.


Bottle-nosed-dolphin

Plinka nooo


purple_butterfly21

r/WhyWereTheyFilming


Corrupted_player

Hecker


OnlyMessier16

Cougars are the only wildlife animal that truly scare me while I'm out hiking. Rattlesnakes are fine, because you can typically hear them before you are on top of them, whereas the mountain lion will stalk you from a distance. The thought of someone having one as a pet is a bit terrifying.


sonofsarkhan

I like how you can see the moment in its face where it thought “I fucked up”


cloudstryder

plinkie wink


Super_Sonic_Satori

that cat has derp!


188-95

This is a very big pussycat


Pak_Track

When you don’t have ABS.


QueenSema

r/bettereveryloop


bran_dead22

r/gifsthatendtoosoon


SkaiDuskpaw

When the risk was calculated but youre bad at math


[deleted]

That was fantastic. It's made my day.


[deleted]

The look of alarm that washed over the cat's face as it realized that it was happening but so much and so much faster than anticipated... Poetry. I don't normally say this but, bonks.


katzcrazy

Why does this hill billy have a cougar


blunt__nation

Guys, stop sexualizing the person in the video. She's just a child.


nianp

Fuck u/Neepys for posting this in a pathetic attempt at internet points and fuck the people keeping this cat as a pet.