[VIDEO] This Cat Is A True Passenger Princess, Joining Runs On His Human's Shoulders
A "purr-fect" duo.
By Celine Low — 05 Nov 2024, 12:26 PM
This is Jibek, a grey Maine Coon mix who enjoys going on runs with his owner, Apak
Well, he doesn't do the running — he just lounges comfortably around Apak's shoulders.
TikTok user @jibek.hikers.cat, or Apak recently shared a video of himself participating in "The Magnificent Baling 100" race in Kedah, a 10km course with Jibek perched atop his shoulders like a furry, purring scarf.
In the video, Jibek sometimes even leans forward, as if to encourage his vehicle (his owner, I mean) to push towards the finish line. Decked out in stylish blue shades, the feline provides moral support from his human's shoulder.
The video has garnered close to 700,000 views on TikTok and has everyone falling for the feline.
"Meow... his style is crazy, wearing sunglasses," a netizen praised Jibek's fashion sense.
Another was impressed by Jibek's calm demeanour throughout the race. In response, Apak attested to his cat's exemplary behaviour, describing the feline as a "pious" child.
Meanwhile, one netizen said, "People join marathons to relieve burdens, but this burden follows you."
Apak then playfully corrected them, saying that Jibek isn't a burden to him, but rather a companion.
Speaking to SAYS, Apak shares that he's been carrying his running "paw-tner" since 2017 and have joined around 45 running events together
"Cute to look at, heavy for the shoulders to carry," a netizen joked.
"I've been carrying [Jibek] for the last seven years, it doesn't feel heavy anymore," Apak replied.
"There weren't any issues when we started hiking," Apak told SAYS, "because Jibek already knew how to balance himself on my shoulder." Indeed, Apak appears completely unfazed by his feline copilot, moving with ease despite the extra weight.
One concerned netizen commented, "It must be heavy to carry a load on your shoulder."
To which Apak casually reveals Jibek's weight, "He's just 7.5kg."
Throughout their running adventures, Apak cares for his feline friend, making sure he's comfortable
When the sun gets too intense, Jibek even dons an adorable blue bucket hat to stay cool.
Apak also makes sure to keep Jibek refreshed with occasional treats and the breeze of a portable fan, taking the term "passenger princess" to a whole new level.
You would think that Jibek, the passenger princess, would be energised after a leisurely ride on Apak's shoulders. After all, he's not exactly breaking a sweat out there. But as one amused netizen pointed out, "I guarantee, once they return home, he'll be the one who's tired even though he was the one who sat on your shoulders!"
"Must be the best life living as a cat," another quipped, which Apak cheerfully agreed.
