Woman brings home a shelter cat. And discovers her odd reaction to guests. 

When she said "She's getting old and that makes me sad." it hit a nerve, because all of my animals are seniors now, and it does make me sad.

She’s lovely. Not all people like all cats, so why do we assume all cats will like and be friendly to all people?

My grandma had a cat exactly like this, who hated every living being, particularly kids, but loved my grandma. However when the cat got really old, around 18 years of age, he switched completely and became the most loveseeking cat ever and would accept pettings and cuddles from everyone. He died at the age of 21.

That’s a nice kitty with a strong character. She is the judge and we all have to obey her highness 😻

I couldn’t stop smiling. This baby is too cute. Sassy as hell but loves her mommy to bits.

😂 We had a mama cat who hated " outsiders " . My dad loved her ! He was like , " why didn't I get a cat sooner " ? She lived 21 years and my dad was happily , company free , for most of them.😂😁😍

She is who she is. I love that this family accepts her as she is 🥰🥰🥰🥰

My heart melted when you said you are getting sad that she's getting old. I know exactly that feeling. Relax, she's got a few more great grumpy years ahead. Thanks for sharing you're story. I'm 62 and just got my first kitten. The kitten was a present for my dog to keep her company. As a former 'non-cat' person, I love my cat. She's now the boss of the household.

It's these kind of cats that are very difficult for shelters to get adopted,so thanks to you, your husband for giving this curmudgeon kitty a loving home 🧡

your cat is so adorable and gorgeous. She is a miracle and you are blessed by having her. thank you for your kindness and for saving that angel from shelter.

That stare down! Oh, the attitude. Such a grumpypants. I love it!

I had my cat for 21 years. She never was grumpy when she got older. She became more loving and attached, except in her last few days. Animals know when their end is near, they try to be alone and die somewhere. She still tried to always get up when she saw me, even though her body had issues laying down and getting up without pain. Man It's been over two years now and I still miss her

Awwww. I am a new cat mom. Never had cats ever. A total dog person. But I fell in love with a feral that I was feeding. Took her to get fixed and now 5 months later, she’s never left my house since. She’s like your cat, she only likes me. That’s it. No Interest In any other human or animals. She doesn’t do the stare down, but if I have company… she gets EXTRA lovey dovey to me and constantly meows at me like “why are they in MY house”. Im hooked. I love her soo much and she reveals a little more of herself as she becomes more comfortable. Definitely have to earn a cats trust, but once you do… the bond is unbreakable. Love your story… I wouldn’t call your cat “grumpy”…but more … set in its ways. It knows what it wants & has no issue letting it be known. Sooooo flippin adorable. Hugs to you both #catMoms🥰

She’s a character. I had a cat who would physically attack every overnight guest I had. She was territorial too. 😂

I love cats, grumpy, happy, active, lazy, anything. They're all awesome.

She’s beautiful! There’s nothing like having a female cat with an attitude lol

Grumpy cats deserve love too! Thank you for taking her home from the shelter. She's lucky to have you as her 'mom'!

My wife's Maine Coon cat passed away two years ago, age 17. She was also called Fluffy and behaved in much the same way. She loved my wife and tolerated me.

What a lovely loving husband you've got yourself. And the cat he's got for you. I did like Aurora's side eye. It's priceless

She’s got a strong-female personality! And she’s gorgeous. You’re lucky you found each other! ❤️❤️❤️

OMG ... her grumpy stare down is the best!!! She's a gorgeous girl! 😻

She staring them down because she wants to know why they are there, lmao. So cute 🤣

I had a cat like this...very cuddly and affectionate with me, but would give anyone else what I called the "may I help you?" stare. It was adorable because with me he was a kitten at heart: loved to play and could even be silly at times. With others, he had a serious stare and acted like the palace guard and ruler of the house!

Even grumpy souls deserve a loving home.😘

0:32 Holy crap, she has a freaking mafia boss stare. I mean, is hilarious, but at the same time is also intimidating.😾😬😅

I LOVE HER SO MUCH. Who needs guests anyway? 😚❤

The following has always worked for me - Never be over friendly with a cat that doesn't know you. Don't rush to pat it or pick it up. Acknowledge the cat in a gentle manner so it sees you do it then ignore it. If it wants, the cat will come to you. If it does, some gentle non- intrusive encouragement. If not, no biggy. I've found that within a reasonably short time, I end up with the cat on my lap 😁😁

She could easily live to be 15, 18, even 20 years old. So don't despair just yet. On the other hand, it's always too early.❤️😻

This video is so great, that first slow-mo meow and you whiping your tears with her ears tickled me. Ty for helping this gal.

My little Olive was just the same. Except with children. She tolerated them all but she even really loved a couple. She had a particular ability to connect to people on the spectrum. One of her best kid friends spent hours of summertimes bonding chatting and sharing time with my Olive… Kids running back and forth in sopping bathing suits flinging random toy flotsam to and fro… There they were, a peaceful quiet oasis of their own (sitting together SMACK in the middle of the doorway because that’s where the sunbeam for her to sprawl was best) I have some beautiful photos. I always thanked him for taking the time to appreciate her and loving her. 🦋And I couldn’t say it enough to him and his family “she REALLY loves him!” Lol bc I couldn’t believe their bond. It was unprecedented and beautiful I’ve never seen her like that but with us! She was my heart 🌷💔🌷✨✨✨ Little fluffy angel. With the eyes that looked sooo judgy and the growly meowsies of her. Bless her🌱

Her hair got fluffier because she is loved. She loves that no matter how grumpier she gets, her family loves her unconditionally.

She is such a character - strange how animals choose particular people. Great she found your family.👍

She's adorable no matter what her bad habits are and I know the feeling of loving animals like there ya own baby because I have pets myself and nobody could ever compare to them,I don't have children but my 2 dogs and cat are my baby's and my whole life,I'd literally give my life for them ♥️

She's adorable and hilarious. I love her.

I had a cat just like that. Hated everyone except her family. Twenty one special years with her. I miss her every day and know she is waiting for me on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge.

3:15 awe she thinks that she's protecting you from everyone and everything 🥰 this hug makes me want a kitty to hug 😻

I had a kitty like this🤣 He hated outsiders, especially young children. We’d have to put him away when my young cousins came over. Otherwise, he’d chase them around the house while they’d scream, “CAT! Get the cat, get the cat!”🤣 He never hurt anyone. He just wanted them know his wrath and fear his mightiness.💕

What a sweet baby - with an "I dare you" side! Mine looked so much like her, but gray. He grew to 17lbs - and pulled the same "stranger glare." Keno also had a huge change purse (primordial sac). People would come over, and he would stare and sort of growl. That stare! He cornered adults in fear. "Why is he looking at me that way? What does it mean? How high can he jump?" 🤣 He was a snuggly baby, but only with me. Sorry for rambling. ) Thanks if you read this.

She’s such a character, so adorable!

She is gorgeous and hilarious. Love your story.

The cat's floppy belly is called a "primordial pouch" I once had a cat who also didn't like guests. She earned herself a "ferocious cat" label on her vet record because she ran out of patience and started slashing during exams. She was the sweetest cat around me.

This cat remembers originally the husband rescued her for the wife, so she cuts him a break every once in awhile lol too cute..,

I love the primordial pouch flip-flop - our 12 year old girl Shelby has the same (which she loves to show when she runs).

She just needs love and attention. God bless

I love her cute grumpy face....so pretty!!

They have such a cute relationship. Probably the best owner who could have ended up with her. She just gets her and loves her exactly as she is.

🤧 aww she's gorgeous, and she's protecting you like a dog would, nothing wrong with that, great video thanks 💖😁

The cat I had years ago, beautiful sleek black and white male, in his prime was 10kg (approx 22 lbs). He was huge! A very dominant personality. He would lay on the footpath in front of the house waiting for people to pass by. If they didn't stop to pat him, he'd give their ankle a swipe with his claws. Became quite well known in the neighbourhood. I had to grab him of the road on day. He had forced a car to stop. He wouldn't get off the road. Then proceeded to wander around it. The guy driving thought He was hilarious. I had to give him mild sedation before going to the vet. He HATED any vet. Would turn into a feral spitting, hissing, screaming, scratching, biting crazy. Usually took vet, 2 assistants and me to get him under control. Always took a few weeks for my wounds to heal. First vet we saw, once the cat was an adult, was very worried about his behaviour.thinking he acted same at home. He never displayed that side of him on his territory. He just hated the vets.🤣

Awwww, she is adorable and I love that she stands her ground and doesn't run away!

I absolutely love the fact that she looks like she's raising one eyebrow! Another fact that I love is that her and I are very much alike

I've had 12 plus cats over the years and 3 of them had the grumpy cat syndrome☺️. They were also the most hilarious. Their curmudgeonly nature made me love them so much. I miss them so much too! 💖

Aurora is guarding you from potential enemies. That knee high tiny ball of love would fight off a bear, a crocodile, a dog and even humans to protect her family. There’s 100’s YT videos showing cats doing that to protect their loved ones and Aurora is doing that too

I love that she loves her the way she is. That's what real love is.

She's magnificent. Yay to hubs for getting her for you like that. I love her 'tude.

It’s so precious how she hugs you! ❤

I love dogs, but I've definitely always been a cat person literally since I was born. I think they're the cutest things on this earth and they just have always comforted me.

LOL! I love that little "me--ew." She has a unique personality, like all cats. And, very independent. But, the relationship with the female owner is so precious. The cat is very affectionate, and smartly cautious. Because sometimes humans can be cruel. Glad she found the right family.

Ten is really middle-aged for a cat. I've had more than one cat live to 18 /20 years. Your cat has several good years ahead of her.

i'm in the exact same boat. My chubby little girlie is grumpy and a shed-machine! But i love her... 5 years and counting ♥

Love her name! Aurora. Aurora is a gorgeous senior citizen. It’s fine she doesn’t warm up to strangers or family members. This girl dances to the beat of her own drum. 🐈‍⬛ ❤️👏🏻

Your description of her is spot on with my first cat. Everything you said, I was like "Omg, that is sooooo Cookie!!" Including the large primordial flap. She was literally the best cat EVER.

She's just picky, good for her. She's a beauty too. 💜

My son had found a black kitten under my car playing with my cat (25 years ago). I scooped him up and took him to bed with me that night because I didn't want my other cat to hurt him. I had Max for 16 or 17 years. He was my buddy. He didn't like anyone else but me and my son. Lol

It's great that you understand her so well.

CATS ARE LIKE PEOPLE THERE ARE ALL KINDS. EACH SHOW LOVE IN THERE OWN WAY. ENJOY THEM AND THEY WILL ENJOY YOU.

I had a female like this. It wasn't her fault. I had to work so much she became aggressive because of my time away. I never blamed her.

She’s a beautiful girl. It’s wonderful you adopted her and love her on her terms. 💖

The last "emotional support animal" I owned was a Yorkie, and it was more like I was his "emotional support human". He passed away recently. But thank goodness for Tildy, my 2 yr old Maine Coon cat. She is so intuitive to me and my moods and welfare. She's always been loving, but I recently had a bad three days with my asthma, when I couldn't get the proper medication I needed due to an idiotic hospital E.R., but that's a whole other story. So, during that time, I had to lay in bed and not move, just trying to keep my anxiety to a minimum. Usually, she sleeps on my bed with me, beside me in her 'soft spot' which she knows to stay in (her long fur will trigger my asthma if she snuggles under my chin). So I finally dozed off late one night, and woke up later than usual the next morning, to find her laying scooched up next to me as far as she could get without being in my 'breathing space', which she seems to understand is neccessary. She was just chilling there staring calmly and watchfully at me. She's never done that before, and hasn't since then. And usually, if I'm not up by six or seven in the morning, she will prowl around me meowing and jumping on and off the be to signify her displeasure. She truly is my emotional support helper, calming me down when I'm having anxiety, and coming to me just to be near me, even if I can't pet her because of her long fur that just flies around the room at the slightest touch. We are truly a pair. It's just her and me. She doesn't really like or tolerate anyone else. I rescued her from an apartment parking lot across the street. I and the residents that helped me capture her think that her owners moved and just left her there. She always laid in the same exact spot, like it had been her owner's parking spot. So sad. They could have at least dropped her at a shelter if they couldn't care for her anymore.

Awww. I have loved cars since I was very young. It broke my heart to hear you say she is getting older now. I can relate to that myself right now. 🥹. She is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

Bless you for understanding her and recognizing her love.

I love this film. She is so like my Lolli who is also a bit unsociable but loving when she wants to be loved. Mine will bite me occasionally if she gets over stimulated. I love the way you have added pictures in with the motion shots, it’s a really good watch.

I have a cat exactly like her, same fluffy lilac fur and floopy pouch, same scowl, same tiny meow lol Pixi wants so much love but hates everything, I feel so lucky when she comes for snuggles

What a pretty cat. This reminds me of how my old cat Sasha would react to my mom. My grandmother was the one who owned her, so my mom would only interact with Sasha when she came by to see me, or pick me up or drop me off. When Sasha saw my mom, she'd actually come up to her, and try to _bite_ her ankles. Sasha also had a habit of biting my grandmother, either when she was bored or if my grandma would tease her (which was often). Pretty much once or twice every day that I visited I'd be in my room, and I'd hear "Ow!" followed by my grandma arguing with Sasha about biting her. All Sasha would do, if I were to stop petting her for example, would be just smack me with her paw. Weird, but I loved and still love in memory that sweetheart of a kitty...

She's like my Muneng. She's 18 years old. She can be sweet but she can also be grumpy haha. I love her to the moon. She makes me feel so happy.

My cat isn't afraid of guests either. He doesn't get aggressive but when people come over he usually goes up to them and does the stare down. He's cool with my friends petting him.

Never heard of this! I know the older I get I too get grumpy - real grumpy..... I have two primordial pouches 😂 Thank you for the rescue! ❤️

I love the stare down. That’s a cool trait. My cat growls at strangers like a dog!

I live for my time with cats. Big or small. Love them all! Got 7 at the moment, and we share a very tiny space. They are excellent at reading people and keeping critters away. Each cat has their own personality, just like people. I'm glad this woman has a good bond with her grumpy face cat. She'll be around for more years, of this I am sure. My grumpy old lady cat is going on 14!!!

I had the cat that was the exact reverse. King Mo as we called him would greet ANY visitor Human or Animal and then go back to what he was doing. He was so good at greeting that one of my Dad's friends that did NOT like cats would always pet Mo when he visited!

We have a cat in my family much like her. We rescued her and her five siblings and her poor scruffy mother after someone threw them away on the banks of a local river. We got them all healthy and adopted out, except Boo Boo. She was a hissy, spitty baby. So of course, she was my favorite kitten. She became my daughter’s cat, but has now returned to us since my daughter travels for work. And she rules the other four cats. And my heart! 💗💗💗

As a parent to cat's one thing to learn: " They don't live in our world, we live in theirs".

Aww my oldest cat is like her, grumpy😁 I’m also the only one who can pet her and carry her around. She’s not as affectionate like my 2nd cat, but she loves to sleep on my bed. She sometimes give me love bites if I’m lying down before her, meaning I need to move and make room for her🙄😂 She only rubs herself on my leg if she’s hungry and ready to eat. I got her a month after my dad passed away and now I love her and can’t imagine my life without her❤️

Aurora is such a beautiful girl. Her "stares" are just too hilarious! I am helping out my neighborhood cats and trying to adopt out the babies, also trying to get my county to work with me to trap and alter then release the community adult cats. You are just meant to be with your grumpy lady. This video made me both laugh and cry. Good job, Mom!

While growing up in this world. I have gotten the chance to grow with many cat's. All with really different personalities. But one was the absolute best. It's been about 20 years and still remember her. I miss her "Smokey" 🐈

Over the decades we have had ten cats (two of them are still here). They were all different in looks and personality but the were all lovable. I can understand this woman's love for her babies, human and furry. Cats can live well over twenty years. This little one has her share of quirks which add to her charm.

Aww. You have to love her. This owner accepts her as she is and that is how it should be.

That blink at the end was a friendly gesture. She is such a personality, I already love her. ^^

Wishing you and your cat a long and happy life together. She is awesome. I had one that looked just like her "Pumpkin" and she was an "Alpha" as well and everything went after "her way". Over the years I learned from her to deal with it and I did. It also took me years to be able to hold her, it was on "her" terms after all. Towards the end of her long life (she lived until about 18 years old), she would actually sleep with me, that was about in the last 5 years. I miss her dearly and her strong "in charge" personality. Enjoy every day with your perfect cat! ♥

i agree with what she said about cats being great companions. If they love you and you have their heart, they will DEFINITELY steal yours! my late cat, she was my best friend; she was the most loving thing, her love for me was unconditional. It was real hard to lose her!

❤ I love this cat! She's so protective of her family. Very sweet!

That's what I was saying. Once you get a cat they will love you and you'll get addicted to cats. She's so adorable, her eyes are so green. Like who wouldn't want a cat to just sleep on your chest.

She actually reminds me a lot of my sister's old cat (rip Cindy). She was a real "one person" cat, hated/disliked everyone else, even my niece when she was born. Apparently my sister had saved her from an abusive home, and that's one reason why she only trusted her. Had I known that I would have been more accepting of being held hostage on the couch for hours when left alone with the cat 😂 Meanwhile, the cat I had (rip Skrollan), was 100% a dog in a cat's body. Loved every singly human, learned tricks like a champ, stopped bringing in birds after I scolded her (she took in a living blackbird), chilled with the roedeers, loved water, loved fetch. My conclusion, my cat was a dog 🤣 she even scared the irish wolfhound that lived down the street because he wouldn't play with her 🤣🤣

Omg....I love this cat. I wonder if you fostered a kitten if old grumpy pants would surprise you and take on the task of raising it.

I have a rescue I took in after my neighbor raised her outside for a year or two. He moved and left her and I didn't have the heart to leave her outside. So we went to the vet and she is a permanent indoor cat that loves me, my family and dogs. However, if someone unfamiliar comes over or knocks at the door...she either growls at them very loudly or gets the high ground and stares them down all day. lol

My grumpy guy is exactly the same, he adores me but he’s terrible to everyone else. He also is naturally big and has a big primordial pouch too! I love him so much, my little a-hole kitty ❤

Awww he’s a gorgeous kitty and looks very similar to the cat we rescued . He is also not overly friendly with new people and being honest I do think he’s not that bothered about us either 😂 he gives me a look that says “ I will tolerate you human as long as you keep feeding me “

Death stare....😳😵Beware of that cuteness!😅 It reminds me of Leda, the cat that I know from Italy (Ragdoll cat Leda and her butler Stefano)🤭

She is beautiful 😻😻 I can't blame her for not liking other humans!! You don't know what this precious girl went through before she found her forever mommy 😻😻

I had a cat like that, she had to take bi polar meds bc she was incredibly affectionate with myself and my sister but hated everyone else and was territorial (which is fine usually) but she would purposefully get herself cornered (by sleeping in closets, hanging out in the high traffic hallway between rooms ect.) and then refuse to move and then would attack. This made like incredibly difficult for other household members to even live in their home. She was getting worse with age. Finally a vet suggested meds and poor cat calmed down and was much more confident and was hanging out on cat trees instead of cornering herself on furniture or small rooms.

I had a great cat when I was growing up. Her name was Susan Marie. She was a complete princess who gave off a very snooty attitude towards company. She never bit anyone, she just had an attitude. But here’s the best part. Since she hated company in the house, she would go up to every single visitor and seriously smell their feet. Then she would gag and make a hissy face which embarrassed everyone so much I swear it kept them from coming over!!! She did however mellow out in her old age and lived to be 20.