If people can't afford or can't be bothered to get a pet insurance they shouldn't get any pets. End of story. There are NO excuses for this.

They cared... but not quite enough.

Yeah, I knew you wanted her when you suggested her name. You are a huge softie

Poor Baby she's going to have a great life because this man is fabulous!❤❤

@@CriticalityIncident I mean at the very least drop them off to a veterinarian clinic or take them to a shelter so that they can be safely handed over. I have a lot of empathy for people who really wish that they could do better for their pets. But also I know you're right.

George was *what now?????*

I knew it was chris who was gonna adopt him

@@lyreen0410 Poor George was tossed into the ocean in his crate, he was lucky to survive. The video should be on the channel.

Heh, I'm not at all surprised that Chris was the one who adopted Cricket, 'cause the spoiler was in the headline. :P

I love YOU Chris for THIS VIDEO!!

My ex-wife... and humans too.

they didn't seem into pets tbh. I'm glad they didn't adopt her they clearly didn't really want to.

@@connie2672 wanna try that again with words?

I'm quite sure that Cricket's adoption fee was high to recoup the cost of the surgery. It's just not something that a young family has room in their budget to take on.

Not here! Dexter has been with me for 14 years. He's slowing down now and I can't bear the thought of losing him.

exactly - her comment that if you decide to adopt a pet, you need to be committed for life, is so spot on!

I totally respect them so much, because so many irresponsible people would have not thought what's best for the actual cat. They knew they couldn't commit to providing her the life she deserves, and they did the right thing. So anyone upset at them, DON'T BE. It would have been much worse for them to take her when they really weren't ready for her.

really !!

@MildPudding~~I was balling hoping that precious kitty would make a full recovery~~When the Doc took the kitty I cried even hsrder~~Those were tears of joy and happiness~~My baby Amanda passed 2 years ago and I still cry out for her~~She was my best friend and protector for 18 years~~She never was sick and that one day she was gone~~I'm so happy she was found and taken care of~~Some people would have just left that sweetheart and just kept walking~~Bless them all~~♥♥♥🥰🥰🥰~~

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Is that her in your profile pic? She's a beauty! What a coincidence that she and Cricket had a similar start in life. I adopted a stray - a _lil' black kitty_ that a co-worker found in a laneway, that kept returning for a few days, meowing loudly. She was tiny, and had a still-born, black kitten one week later. I wept, then buried it in the back yard. Jezebel was with me for 17 years. I've had 4 black cats - and 1 fluffy, white and tabby girl - over 25 years. It's time to adopt a couple, after a few years without any.

@@wholeshebang1 no, that's our other tuxedo, Wallington. He was dropped off on a *very* busy street near my former place of work when he was only 5 weeks old. He had gunky eyes, was so underweight you could count all his bones, and was absolutely covered in fleas. We weren't even sure he was going to make it with how skinny he was and how bloody the water was the first time we washed him, especially when he was too young to give him a flea treatment. His paws were huge so we thought he'd eventually turn into a big boy, but the undernourishment when he was so young stunted his growth. He's just this little guy with *massive* paws.

mine and my sisters was found in a tree at 3 weeks old

​@@akitauma2387 😅

Why wasn’t she put in a shelter. I adopted all my cats from shelters for decades. I even liked the shy one, Panther. She loved me and me alone, for her lifetime, in college, and my first 3 jobs, until she was an old girl. There is no need to risk a kittens life in a hot box.

Mine too! That's when I knew for sure that he was going to adopt her. All that kitty cat love in his eyes gave it away.

he's so in love with the little one

Chris Brown truly melts women's hearts. ❤

I completely agree. Mom seems like a wonderful mother.

I was thinking the same, boys often aren’t let/taught nearly well enough how to be gentle and empathetic. Good on this mom and on her boys for taking time to not only rescue Cricket but check up on her.

Agreed! Mom raised her kids right and helped teach a valuable lesson on empathy and the rewards of seeing things through. Cricket was very lucky and I'm glad she was given the chance to keep her leg. I was so happy to hear her grumping as she woke up. It'slike hearing a baby cry for the first time. Such a relief. And Cricket being up and active 12 hours later. What an amazing little bean. Her lil splotches are so cute.

Agreed. This is a great lesson for those boys.

Owner clearly didnt want it. Not very hard to understand as this a common way people get rid of cats

@@Feltzy- I know. I've been doing cat rescue for 40 years and why I've got 10 cats, 8 of them rescues.

We have 6 female cats and right now we have 3 Tom’s visiting our farm, lol. It’s a riot. There is a lot of slapping going on. We don’t mind some kittens as the keep the rodent population down and our granddaughter spoils them.

probably the injury and the owners didnt want to pay it, but they at least left her somehwere where someone can find her

I think this may be an old video. I think I heard that Cricket had died.😢

What a big compliment for Dr.Chris , coming from another vet❤

@Whoops319 - Amen!!! This is a wonderful story with such a happy outcome. As a fellow cat lover, I was rooting for Cricket through the video. Thanks to everyone who played a role! 🙏🥰🥰🥰

i absolutely agree, my mom is a nurse and even just from seeing how he covers the surgeries fully on camera, it’s so wonderful for the educational quality of the vids. you can tell how much he cares about this.

Ohhh yess.

he sure is gorgeous I admit and makes me wish I were 40yrs younger!!!

I would've hoped that they'd find a pet shelter to give her to but at least she had a blanket and toys. At least there are some things she might find comfort in.

@@eleanorcooke7136 A lot of shelters ask for exorbitant fees upfront to take animals in, so... unfortunately, it isn't a viable option for a lot of people. I suspect that her previous owners saw the injury and figured that there wasn't much they could do since they couldn't afford the surgery and costs of keeping an injured animal, and nor could they afford a shelter. They likely just.. wanted to send her off with some of her toys and other things.

@@digiviceboy really? The shelters in my country are pretty much free.

I have a feeling that there were two different people involved, one who cared, but may not have had much power, like a child. And the other, who didn't really value the cat, and didn't see much point in finding a better solution (parent?).

Well,there you have a cute one who will give you an excuse to buy new sofas,carpets etc In no time...😂

And cricket needs toys - lots and lots of toys. Chris is going to be soooo busy. 😂😂😂😂 I wonder if he knows he will no longer be master of his domain. 🤣 Good luck Chris. And enjoy your new home cricket. 💖

Any kitten no matter what is more precious than anything in the world. And the fact it was a tuxedo kitten is what hurt my heart, I have a really soft spot for tuxedo cats.

I’ve just watched this again (and again). You’re doomed Chris. 🤣😂🤣😂 Love it. 😼

​@@adenlaible7066I have the same soft spot for calicoes

I love this dr. Too and its keeps growing bc Dr.Chris went and adopted a dog from a shelter last year his name is Buzz! And he stipulated tge dig has to get along with his bossy cat😂❤

Dat jawline too

And good looking. 😁

Shows they will be fantastic pet parents when the time is right for them.

My boyfriend's cat is about a year old, does the same crazy stuff. Young kitties just can't sit still!

They really can't sit still but you gotta love them anyway! 💙

I have 4, 3 year old huge boys! They have broke every lamp that has been on the end tables running a muck!! Had no clue they were going to get so huge cause we rescued them from outside, mama was small LOL

Our cats adopted what we thought was a stray kitten. Only to wake up one morning with her having kittens. So sad only one survived but with support she is a great mama. Our cats said they couldn’t be the father since both fixed. LOL

I think it’s funny when cats and dogs get the zoomies… I always stop what I’m doing and just watch… it’s funny

Agreed! Kittens are super cute but older cats are where it’s at

Such a beautiful and kind kitten with a new equally kind and beautiful owner! 💙

I know, with her "moustache," precious lil' black _toe beans_ and sassy personality - who could resist her? 🐾 I'm glad Chris opened his heart & home to another cat.

Her coat is one of the most beautiful I’ve seen, and her eyes match her name perfectly

@@Epic11705 Agreed .

Sweet kitty from a tragic painful lonely start to going to the best carer and adoptive owner Ever ❤

It's a match made in heaven 💙

@BondiVet I knew when you saw her the next day after her operation that you were going to adopt her. I could see the relief on your face and love in your eyes for this precious little kitty girl. She's definitely a trooper, and she's got the cutest little face. I really enjoyed watching this. I love a happy ending. I couldn't see the complete title on my phone at first so I got to watch it and be surprised. LOL

Cricket will keep you busy,but ironically I've really come to believe that things do happen for a reason. I believe she was meant to be your girl. She's already imprinted with you. Thank you Chris. Now it's time for a few cat scratches lol. ❤

care taker

A gorgeous owner❤

Great human family. ; )

True, being compassionate to the most vulnerable defines your humanity

I showed the videos to my sister and said have you ever seen a Vet kiss someone else’s pet I never had until I watched Bondi Vets. They are awesome ❤❤❤

I think it's important to remember that they are in that profession because they love animals. I think it's probably very hard to not go completely ham on kissing and cuddling a lot of them, but I also think that is just what they do behind close doors. I had a "chief" vet look at one of my bunnies that were sick. He picked her up and started cuddling her and gave her some kisses. I thought it was very cute. After a while when the check was over and he had to take her back to do some investigating, he picked her up, looked at her with adoring eyes and dropped "YOU are mine now, cutie. I will steal you home with me!" and then went out of the room. Even tho it was very clear that he was very infatuated with Nova, I was slightly panicking thinking I would never see her again. She was such a sweetheart. Looked like a small grey and white sheepbunny. Was very relieved that I got her back but it was not without struggle for the vet as he had many "nurses" coming to say goodbye to her. I stood there just looking. Was very sweet and with all of my animals I've never had such an intense show of affection for my animals before by a vet.

I hate to burst people's bubble but they're on cam 😂.

@@MH-df6zx so?

@@MH-df6zx they still take amazing care of the animals that they work with and try so hard

اكيد لأنها كانت لا تستطيع المشي يكون يا إما كسر او شوكة دخلت تحت الرجل ادا كان عندهم حديقة

احب هادا القط لأن عندي مثله وجدته واخته مرميين تحت سيارة كان عندها أسبوعين فاعتنيت بهما عند الطبيب القطة توفيت في هادا العام وحزنت كثيرا كان عندها 18 سنة اما القط فلا زال معي وهو الان تقريبا 19 سنة ويشبه كريكت ❤

I have 4 cats I rescued from the street. I have a very soft spot in my heart for a vet that can save a kittens leg

How can you abandon a KITTEN?! She's just so darn cute

​@@Dream_more_age_less i agree, but she ended up being adopted by this wonderful Dr.Chris❤

I will. I hope your sweet baby is ok.

@@littlecatfeet9064 thank you from Tuxie's mom

My dog had a lump like that and it was benign (non cancerous) I pray for this out come for your fur baby

​@@jocelyngarvin188 how is your precious 🐱doing now?..🙏🙏

@Joanne Murdock This cat has the skill set of Harry Houdini. The appt had to be rescheduled. And since she goes under the bed, the only place I can't go, she's got the whip hand, so to speak. This Thursday she will be finding herself in the bathroom. Please keep us in your prayers.Thank you so much.

No

I had two orange tabby kitties once. As well as a tortie and a mix: blue-gray-cream-tabby-tuxedo. the tortie was the mom of the male orange tabby cat and the sister to the female orange tabby cat. I miss them dearly.

I got my tuxie from the pound when he was one. He's been with us 12 years so far and living his best life. Love him to bits.

❤️

I agree, my philosophy is that practicing kindness and love to animals sets example to do it for people, too.

It's very difficult to watch your best friend cross the Rainbow Bridge! In due time, perhaps it might open a door for another opportunity for another best friend!

@@butchieblock9118 I have two other wonderful kitties who have been at my side ever since and they have been extra sweet to me. It’s amazing how animals just know when you need them

​@@krazykat1412 17 years, wow! You obviously gave your cat a good life. We all know that our pets won't be around as long as we'd wish, but it's nonetheless a devastating pain when we ultimately have to say good bye. It helps knowing that you gave them the kind of life, loved, cared for and spoiled rotten, that you wish every pet would have. In short, I'm sure your cat had just as good of a time with you as you had with them and you surely have plenty of great memories to hold on to and cherish.

My heart breaks for you. Blessed be.

So sorry your friend had to leave you. It’s a heavy price we pay, for loving critters. It’s worth it though, for the love and loyalty we get in return. With out meaning to, my best friend and housemate and I ended up with 6 dogs, all about the same age. Our girls are aging. We lost one to seizures about 3 months ago. We lost another to cancer a month later. Another has cancer, under control, but her joints are giving out on her. Of course we knew it was coming, they are all 12 years old or so. Lol, we live with a bunch of old women.

Most vets near me in the uk are just money money money. Heartbreaking as it must often stop people taking their pets or give them up We could definitely do with a Chris over here

Such beautiful people rescuing Cricket and to Chris for providing such love and devotion ❤😊

We all know about the 2am zoomies!