California Family Adopts Senior Cat Who Surprises Them With An Unexpected Quirk
From the moment Emily and her husband entered the shelter, they thought they were the ones choosing the cat. Little did they know, the decision had already been made, by the cat herself.
Ella, a senior cat, wasted no time picking her humans. While other cats lounged in their enclosures, she locked eyes with Emily and walked straight over. Without hesitation, she started licking Emily’s hand, as if sealing the deal.
The Instant Connection
That was it. Emily didn’t even have to think twice. This cat had chosen her, and she was all in. As Emily shared in the video:
“When I first saw her, she came up to me and immediately began to lick me. I feel like I love this cat already.”
At ten years old, Ella wasn’t the youngest cat in the shelter, but there was something special about her. The connection was instant, unlike anything Emily had felt before during previous visits. It was like Ella had been waiting just for her.
A Movie Buff In The Making
What Emily didn’t realize at the time was that she was about to bring home not just a cat, but a full-fledged movie buff with a serious passion for film.
From the moment Ella settled in, it became clear that movie nights were no longer just for Emily and her husband.
Ella was part of the tradition now, more than that, she demanded it. When she wants to watch something, she makes it clear, leading her humans to the couch with purpose.
Ella The Critic
Once the movie starts, Ella isn’t just watching; she’s involved. From flicking her tail in anticipation to meowing with commentary, she has strong opinions. If the TV stays off too long, she’s quick to remind her humans that movie time is now.
Sometimes, she even wakes them up in the middle of the night, as if to say, “Okay, enough sleeping, it’s movie time!” For Ella, movies aren’t just a way to pass time, they’re a lifestyle. As Emily shared:
“Watching movies has definitely become part of our routine which I could say it’s not daily but it really is.”
Ella’s Favorite Movies
Ella isn’t just a casual viewer, she’s got a taste in films all her own. Animated films completely captivate her, and The Jungle Book is at the top of her list. But Ella doesn’t just sit back and watch.
As soon as Bagheera and Mowgli appear on-screen, Ella jumps up and starts pacing in front of the TV, as if she’s right there in the jungle with them.
The Grinch Obsession
But if there’s one movie Ella is absolutely obsessed with, it’s The Grinch, but only the Benedict Cumberbatch version. Emily has put this to the test several times.
The Jim Carrey version? Nope. The classic animated one? Not a chance. But when the 2018 Grinch comes on, Ella is glued to the screen.
It’s the one movie that can instantly calm her down, no matter how sassy she’s feeling (which, according to Emily, is pretty often).
Ella’s Online Fame
Emily joked about her cat’s unusual obsession online, sharing videos of their intense movie nights. Before long, Ella had an audience beyond the living room.
TikTok users couldn’t get enough of her reactions, chatty commentary, and dedication to her favorite films. Soon, Ella gathered a massive following, with hundreds of thousands of fans eager to see what she’d watch next.
A Bond Through Movies
For most pets, the TV is just background noise. But for Ella, it’s a full-on experience, and she makes sure her humans are right there with her. Emily shared:
“Movies brought us closer together. I think it just has made her love on us more.”
One thing’s for sure: Ella takes her films seriously, and she’s not about to miss a single scene!
