As cat parents, we know the quiet ache of watching our beloved fur babies slow down, their favorite spots becoming sacred in their final days. For one author, her cat Mogget’s love for the bathtub—a quirky safe haven—became the backdrop for both heartbreak and healing.
A viral TikTok captures his last reflective moments and a surprising new chapter that’s left us all misty-eyed, proving that love loops back in the most unexpected ways.
Mogget’s Bathtub Legacy: A Lifetime of Quirky Comfort
C.C. Rae, a cat mom and author, welcomed her white cat Mogget into her life at 17, forging a nearly two-decade bond that’s the stuff of cat parent dreams. Mogget had a peculiar passion: the bathtub. While most cats hiss at water, he claimed the tub as his cozy kingdom, chasing his tail in dizzying loops from kittenhood to his twilight years. “I’m pretty sure it started when he was young, but he did it all his life,” Rae told Snugglesouls via TikTok.
Why the tub obsession? A vet-reviewed Catster article explains that the enclosed space feels like a feline fortress—secure, cool, and scented with their human’s familiar presence. For Mogget, it was a lifelong playground, until his final days in March 2025.
In a September 12 TikTok that’s tugged millions of heartstrings, Rae shared a bittersweet clip of Mogget sitting in the tub, head bowed, gazing around as if savoring every memory of his lightning-fast spins. “This broke my heart as I knew this would be his last time,” she said, reflecting on the moment he crossed the rainbow bridge.
A New Whisker in the Tub: Luffy’s Uncanny Arrival
Six weeks after Mogget’s passing, Rae’s heart led her back to the same shelter where she’d found her first fur baby, signing up to foster. Enter Luffy, a white male kitten who mirrored Mogget in more ways than one. “He came to me as skinny as Mogget was when he passed,” Rae noted, and then came the kicker—Luffy’s instant love for the bathtub. “The day I found Luffy playing in the tub, I couldn’t help but cry and think of Mogget,” she shared.
The TikTok pairs Mogget’s somber last tub sit with Luffy’s playful romp, sparking some viewer confusion—many thought it was old footage of Mogget. Rae clarified: “My point of combining the footage was to show the uncanny similarities and how it felt like my first fur baby came back into my life in a new way.” Luffy, who overcame a feline distemper scare with a week of treatment, became her forever cat, adopted with a name that carries forward her love for quirky, tub-loving souls.
Why Cats Love Tubs and How It Heals Us Too
As cat parents, we often worry about the spaces our pets claim—will they stay safe, will they stay happy? Mogget and Luffy’s tub fixation isn’t just cute; it’s a window into feline comfort zones. Enclosed spaces like bathtubs mimic the nooks cats seek in the wild, offering security and a scent-soaked connection to us. For Rae, that tub became a bridge between loss and love, linking Mogget’s quiet goodbye to Luffy’s joyful hello.
If you’re navigating pet loss or welcoming a new kitty, here’s how to lean into these moments:
- Honor Their Favorites: Let your cat’s quirky spots (like a tub!) stay sacred—add a cozy blanket or toy to keep the vibe alive.
- Ease Newcomers In: Give fosters like Luffy a quiet space to explore; their quirks might echo past loves in healing ways.
- Grieve and Grow: Fostering or adopting after loss, as Rae did, can open your heart to new bonds without dimming the old ones.
For more on helping cats settle, check our guide to creating cozy cat spaces.
TikTok’s Tears and Hope: A Community Moved
The video’s raw emotion—grief layered with hope—struck a chord, with viewers flooding the comments with empathy and awe. One wrote, “Went from death and despair post to hopecore for me. Happy for you!” The mix of Mogget’s reflective farewell and Luffy’s playful echo had fans feeling the full arc of loss and renewal, a universal cat parent journey.
Takeaway for Cat Parents: Love Loops Back
Mogget’s final tub moment and Luffy’s splashy arrival remind us that our cats leave pawprints that guide us forward. As cat parents, we often fear the void of loss, but Rae’s story shows how fostering or adopting can weave new love into old memories. Got a quirky cat spot in your home? Cherish it—it might just be the stage for your next furry chapter.
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