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Viral Kitten Video Sparks Debate on Outdoor Safety

1/23/2026

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Story summary

S’mores, a white kitten on TikTok, gained popularity after a video showed him venturing outside and panicking, with the clip accumulating over 2 million views.
PETA warns that outdoor cats face health risks, including exposure to diseases and accidents.
Viewers posted relatable comments about indoor cats’ fear of the outdoors following the video.
Newsweek attempted to contact the video’s owner for further details.

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Story summary

S’mores, a white kitten on TikTok, gained popularity after a video showed him venturing outside and panicking, with the clip accumulating over 2 million views.
PETA warns that outdoor cats face health risks, including exposure to diseases and accidents.
Viewers posted relatable comments about indoor cats’ fear of the outdoors following the video.
Newsweek attempted to contact the video’s owner for further details.