How Neighbor's Cat Hilariously Begs To Be Allowed In: 'Persistence Is Key'

A social media video that highlights the sheer number of times that a neighbor's cat has tried to enter a Canadian woman's apartment has delighted viewers.

The viral video, which has been viewed more than 1.1 million times since it was first shared to TikTok, shows the cat vigorously knocking on her neighbor's window panes and demanding entry on multiple occasions.

Vancouver-based Anna, who goes by @peanutbutterqueenz on the platform, compiled a montage of clips of the feisty feline in the post—each of which features the cat tapping and scratching on the window panes in Anna's home with her paw.

"2023 recap of all the times our neighbor's cat thought she was owed entry," Anna wrote across the TikTok post.

The video had been captioned: "Persistence is key."

What Do The Comments Say?

Since it was shared to TikTok on December 15, the post has been liked by more than 265,000 users and commented on more than 500 times.

Plenty of TikTokers have shared their amusement at the viral video in the post's comments section, while others have voiced their desire for Anna to succumb to the cat's demands.

"Let her in," one user pleaded.

Another user added: "This is my cat with my neighbors. I'm always yelling at him to quit being a peeping tomcat".

"You misunderstood she just has a passion for window cleaning," a third TikToker joked.

A different user commented: "I don't have this level of self control, she would be in the house."

"She's aggressively saying hello," another TikToker shared.

Can Cats Be Trained?

Unlike dogs, cats aren't known for learning commands or following orders, but according to the pet insurance firm Pumpkin, cats can learn behavior and be trained. Perhaps then, the cat featured in the viral TikTok post, could be taught to keep away from Anna's windows—not that the TikToker appears to mind!

"Although cats don't instinctually work in partnership with humans, they can learn to follow commands and perform tricks just like dogs. Cat training can also provide positive mental and physical stimulation for cats, which can help reduce anxiety, aggression, or other destructive cat behaviors," the company says.

As with dogs, cat owners who are keen to teach their fur babies a new trick or two are advised to employ positive reinforcement through treats and keep distractions at bay when training.

Newsweek has reached out to @peanutbutterqueenz for more information via TikTok.

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