Introducing ‘Kahu’, The Wholesome Hawaiian Word Replacing ‘Feline Pawrent’ We Have All Been Searching For (Video)

Laurent Shinar • Writer and Editor

May 3, 2024 2:00 PM EDT

Purr, purr dear feline loving hoomans Friday morning is slowly ticking along and that means that Caturday is inching ever closer. And with that in mind we have prepared this little treat for you, all you feline pawrents out there. For as we all know, being a feline pawrent has certain qualities to it that do not quite match up with traditional parenthood. As such, today we introduce you to the Hawaiian term - Kahu. A wholesome word used to describe much more than parenthood, and specifically in relation to parenting a cat.

Kahu speaks to the guardianship, protection, stewardship and being your feline fur baby's beloved attendant. It speaks to the trust that is put in someone to safeguard something as precious as a cute cat, and as we all know we would do anything for our precious cattos. So take a moment to understand and appreciate your new role as not just the doormat that your clawminal cat wipes their feet on, but as their guardian from the world.

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"We’re very grateful for having Sponge Cake, Mocha and Donut in our lives, and for being their kahu. "

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It has been long known that the Hawaiians have a special connection to nature through their ancient culture. They put a lot of emphasis on appeasing the forces of nature and respecting and being grateful for the animals that live in their natural surroundings. So it is no surprise really that they would have such a great word to describe the weight of caring for a cat.
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The depth of Kahu, is simply beautiful, and allows for a much more accurate description of what it means to care for your cat. With all of their cunning, we always have to be one step ahead of them, to ensure their safety in the hooman world. So go forth and be proud of your new-found status as your sweet cat's Kahu as you head into Caturday.
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