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You know that immediate drop in your stomach when something feels wrong before your brain even catches up? This is that. The kind of video where you instinctively lean closer to your screen, like you can somehow help.
Before you watch, please realize the cat in the video is totally fine, but the clip is still amazingly stressful. UGH.
The scary video, shared by @skylerbeachh, has a caption that reads, “POV: You come back after someone toured your NYC apartment to this,” and I need you to understand what “this” is. Lulu, a Tabby cat, is outside. Not just outside. On a very high ledge, outside the apartment window, casually existing as if gravity is optional.
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Her mom is inside, shaking a food bowl and trying to keep her voice calm while saying, “Lulu, come on,” which might be the most controlled panic I’ve ever seen. Because what else do you even do in that moment? You cannot chase. You cannot yell. You just have to stand there and try to gently convince your kitty not to… fall off a building.
The caption continues, “I almost had a heart attack,” and yes. Same. Everyone did.
People in the comments were absolutely spiraling.
“Please tell me you cussed that realtor out. How did this even happen?” one person wrote, and honestly, valid question.
“You did such a good job staying calm. This video nearly gave me a heart attack,” another added.
“This made my stomach drop. I’m not that person, but I would genuinely complain to whoever hosted that tour,” which feels like a reasonable reaction when your cat ends up on the outside of your apartment.
“As a realtor, I can’t even comprehend this,” one commenter said, which… yeah. Same.
“The way she kept backing out was freaking me out,” and that is the part that gets you. Every tiny movement feels like it could go wrong.
“I’m having a heart attack just watching this,” and “I’m very impressed by your ability to stay calm because I’d be in utter shambles,” which is exactly where I would be. Full meltdown. No composure.
And then, “Cats are so calm, it’s actually irritating,” which is painfully true. Lulu is out there like she pays rent on that ledge.
The whole situation is terrifying, and it seems that it likely happened because someone left a window open during an apartment showing. Which is one of those things you do not think about until you absolutely have to.
How To Keep Your Cat Safe During House Showings
Tabby cat holding apartment keys.Image Via: Svetlana Rey/Shutterstock
(Image Via: Svetlana Rey/Shutterstock)
House showings can be risky for pets, especially cats who can slip through open doors or windows in seconds. One of the safest options is to take your cat with you during showings, even if it’s a short trip.
If that is not possible, keep your kitty in a secure room or a kennel with food, water, and a litter box. A clearly closed space helps prevent accidents when strangers are coming in and out.
Make sure your cat is microchipped and wearing identification, just in case. And always communicate directly with your realtor. Let them know you have a cat and be very clear that all windows and doors must stay closed.
Because, as this video proves, it only takes one small mistake for things to get very scary, very fast. Thank goodness Lulu is OK!
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This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Apr 8, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.