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Cats can be extremely foreign to some people. If you’re allergic or just consider yourself a dog person, you might find yourself at a loss for how to hold a cat. But even if you’re a certified cat lover, odds are you’ll learn something useful from this viral TikTok<\/a> about all the ways to cradle a kitty.\n<\/p>\n “The key to carrying a cat is to make sure the cat is comfortable and well supported so their body isn’t dangling,” Scott Person, co-founder of the Cattery and president of its board, says to the camera. The Cattery<\/a> is a cage-free shelter based in Corpus Christi, Texas.\n<\/p>\n Its golden rule for correctly holding a cat? Supporting her backside. Person explains that you should never leave a cat’s behind dangling because it’s uncomfortable. “That’s when they get all squiggly,” he says. “Squiggly is a technical term.”\n<\/p>\n He acknowledges every cat is different and may have varying preferences before demonstrating multiple examples: cradling them on their backs like babies; nuzzling them against your chin; and even a “football hold” with the cat tucked under your arm with the backside supported in the crook of your elbow.\n<\/p>\n Despite the variety, each position has the same thing in common: “Notice I’m still supporting their backside,” Person says.\n<\/p>\n
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