For friends who have pets at home, having them around every day is wonderful! However, in reality, cats and dogs require care, especially when it comes to eating, drinking, and grooming. During shedding season, the amount of hair collected from brushes can be substantial. While some people might throw it away, for certain pet owners, collecting this hair to make cat or dog hair blankets is a unique and enjoyable hobby.
A Twitter User's Journey
Today, we're sharing a story about a Twitter user who has been collecting cat hair for three years. Although the time spent collecting hasn't been very long, the results are impressive and have sparked a lot of conversation. The Twitter user, @momowhips, started posting about collecting cat hair in 2020. They have a harmonious relationship with their cat, "Yubeshi", and since starting this hobby, they haven't looked back. Besides carefully collecting the hair, they also regularly groom their cat to accumulate more material.
For the user, there are several challenges in collecting cat hair. Firstly, the amount collected varies with the seasons, so as the blanket grows, more material is needed. Additionally, the shape of the blanket is crucial, and the more detail-oriented one is, the more particular they become about whether it's "round". Sometimes, when they achieve a desired shape, they invest emotions into the blanket, like when they thought it resembled Jupiter's third moon, Ganymede. After four months of accumulation, the amount of hair collected is substantial.
A comparison photo showing the progress over three years is available. The latest photo, taken after three years of collecting, shows an impressively large ball of hair. This 48-year-old Twitter user from Hokkaido has successfully drawn attention online with their cat hair blanket. They mention that while collecting, they also pay attention to hygiene and disinfection, using steam-based insecticides, heat, and high-concentration alcohol for sterilization. The hair is stored in boxes with insect repellents, showing that the care for the cat hair is not less than that for the cat itself.
After posting about their achievement, the tweet quickly gained attention, with over 6.8 million views in just a few days. Many people shared their own experiences with collecting cat hair, and pet owners exchanged tips. When asked how their cat feels about the hair collection, the user replied...
猫と暮らしたいけど抜け毛が…っていう人結構いると思うんですが、心配しなくていいですよ猫の毛はそんなに抜けませんからね、毎日ブラッシングして4年半でこのくらいですよ。 pic.twitter.com/5n699RhNTX
— 鞭匠 初代 桃太郎 (@momowhips) January 18, 2025
