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Meet Bao Zi, an American Shorthair cat that made history by showing off his skateboarding skills! 🛹
He recently broke the record for the fastest 10 metres on a skateboard by a cat in just 12.85 seconds.
Bao Zi is just 1 year and 8 months old, but already a superstar. 🥹
See him in action:
Bao Zi's owner, Li, is an experienced pet trainer who initially focused on training dogs.
Despite his extensive experience, he didn't immediately recognize Bao Zi's extraordinary talent... 👀
"I've been training dogs for over a decade, and I started skateboarding with my own dog for fun. But Bao Zi showed a keen interest in skateboards, so I decided to nurture this behaviour," Li told us.
Do you have a pet? Do you teach them tricks?
Surprisingly, Li initially got Bao Zi to deal with a mouse problem in their home...
"We had mice running around the ceiling at night, so I got Bao Zi to scare them away," Li explains.
Just like any other kitten, Bao Zi was always looking for food, naps, and cuddles. 😻
But, at 6 months old, Bao Zi had a daring 'runaway' adventure!
Li searched the neighbourhood for a week, thinking Bao Zi was gone for good, but thankfully the little adventurer came back on his own.
That's when Li realized how much Bao Zi loved exploring the outdoors. ❤️
Bao Zi is definitely a bold and playful kitty. 😼
"Bao Zi loves it when I take him out for adventures. At home, he's a lazy furball, but at the skatepark, he's a different cat - confident and daring, weaving through crowds with ease," says Li.
In fact, Li's unique bond with Bao Zi made him passionate about training cats - to date, he has trained 13 cats to use the toilet, complete with flushing! 😹
Bao Zi can also perform a whole list of fun tricks:
💡 Use this list for inspiration if you want to teach your pet a new trick!
For Bao Zi, skateboarding took the longest to learn - an entire YEAR of training...
Li thinks Bao Zi's achievement is incredible. "My friends and Bao Zi's fans have been incredibly supportive throughout this challenge," he said.
For me, Bao Zi's presence is extraordinary. He’s like a ray of light in the darkness.
"Every day, we receive messages of love and blessings from fans around the world. I want to thank everyone who supports and loves Bao Zi. Bringing joy to so many people makes this journey truly meaningful."
Bao Zi's story shows the deep bond between pets and their humans.
We can't wait to see what other amazing feats he will achieve in the future! 🥳