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Nov 08, 2024

Charming Ginger Kittens Can’t Contain Their Curiosity Watching 'Fish' Swim in the Bathtub

There is so much wonder to explore in the world, and two ginger kittens prove that planning a fun experience doesn't have to be elaborate—keeping it simple can be just as magical. On October 17, 2024,

There is so much wonder to explore in the world, and two ginger kittens prove that planning a fun experience doesn't have to be elaborate—keeping it simple can be just as magical.

On October 17, 2024, Peach and Pablo (@peachandpablo) shared a video of a brilliant activity their parents set up for them to "watch fish" in the tub. And we get to watch how much joy it brought—spoiler: they loved it! Take a look."

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In the video, we meet the two ginger cats, who recently had a great adventure watching "fish" swim in their bathtub.

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We're obsessed with how cute the two orange cats, Peach and Pablo, are peeking over the tub, trying to catch a glimpse of the fish—which is really realistic toy.

In the comments, viewers had fun watching the two ginger kittens laser-focus their curiosity. One suggested the cats were thinking, "The cats are like, 'How do I get it without getting wet?'" while another shared a warning, "Don't fall in!" Someone else asked about the toy because it's amazing, and Peach and Pablo's parents said they got it from Amazon.

With dogs, there's a pretty known fact that they require some daily maintenance (like daily exercise and playtime), which you should promise to handle before bringing a pup into your family. The same is true for cats; though it may not be as widely understood, cats aren't no-maintenance—they need opportunities to engage in activities to be their happiest selves.

"Living indoors is safer for cats because they don’t have to contend with things like traffic, temperature extremes or predators," The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) explains. "However, compared to the outdoors, an indoor environment can be very monotonous. As cat guardians, it’s essential to provide enrichment to engage their bodies and brains."

But what does that look like? A whole lot of things! The BC SPCA shares these tips:

Pick up various toys for cats from the store

Provide a few different scratching posts

Set out cardboard boxes or cardboard paper

Turn on a dripping tap

Put a ping-pong ball in an empty bathtub

Or use puzzle feeders during mealtimes

The Sacramento Cat Hospital also suggests that you make time to play directly with your cat. This could involve using feather wands where you hold the want, playing hide-and-seek or chase, trying out a laser pointer, or setting up fun agility courses for your cat.

These setups don't have to be extravagant. Sometimes, just having something new, like a cardboard box on the couch with the opening facing out and a pillow or toys inside, can be the perfect change from the previous day.