If you’ve been on TikTok lately, odds are you’ve come across this adorable, quirky little cat who’s quickly taken the internet by storm. And if you haven’t been on TikTok lately… Well, let’s just say you’re missing out.
Rex is a sweet ball of feline fluff who’s become a viral sensation, thanks to all the videos of him expertly standing and walking upright on his back two legs, just like a person.
When Rex was just a little kitty living on a farm, he fell into a water dish.
Unfortunately, his front two paws, along with his tail, were frozen off and a result, he’s had to learn how to walk without them.
But I think it’s safe to say this cutie has definitely overcome this adversity, because now he’s an absolute pro at getting around using just his back paws. And the internet is obsessed with him for it.
Thanks to his determination, Rex (yes, just like T-Rex), is able to do everything any other house cat does, just a little differently.
On his official TikTok page , there are plenty of videos showcasing his unique talents, which include climbing off chairs (he prefers to go backwards), jumping between furniture , and even going down stairs , which he does by using a combination of his front “stumps” and his back legs.
As of writing, Rex’s videos have collectively amassed over 2.8 million likes, and he has a fan following of more than 121,000 users.
In the comments section, people have made it very clear just how much they love little Rex.
“Kittens are so special and entitled as it is,” one person wrote. “When I see a very special kitty like this, I get tears! What a privilege to be able to care for [him].”
Someone else added, “I’m crying at how cute he is.”
Of course, there are some comments slamming Rex’s parents for not helping him, particularly on the video of the kitty taking on the stairs by himself.
“Poor baby,” one person wrote. “Just carry him everywhere.”
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Another person chimed in, “I wouldn’t let him struggle like that.”
However, as one user pointed out, “He doesn’t need help. He’s able to do it by himself. [It] just takes him a bit longer.”
Some people demanded Rex’s owners try building him a slide, but that didn’t prove very beneficial for this determined kitty.
However, in a video demonstrating that slide in action, Rex’s parents explained that while it definitely got him down the stairs a lot faster, “he doesn’t like it.”
Indeed, Rex is much too independent and prefers doing things himself, even if that means it’ll take him a bit longer.
If you want to see more of this handsome kitty, make sure to drop him a follow on TikTok , and also on his official Instagram page, @rex2paws .
