Woman Starts a Catnip Delivery Service for Neighborhood Cats-and It's an Instant Hit
If there's one thing most cats love, it's catnip. TikToker Judy (@judyandthecats) is a cat lover who rescues cats and even cares for an entire colony that lives in her yard. She recently came up with one of the most creative neighborhood delivery services we've ever seen by loading dried catnip into the back of a remote-control truck and driving it around for the local felines.
What's even better is that Judy mounted a camera on the tiny delivery truck so she could capture the cats' reactions up close. We thought at least a few of them might ignore it, but within seconds, her eager feline customers came racing over to investigate. The adorable scene has viewers agreeing that ice cream trucks have nothing on this, even though the neighborhood kids might not agree.
@judyandthecatz Day 1 was a success! Thank you to @From The Field Catnip for supplying the goods Stay tuned for more #catniptruck#catsoftiktok#catlover#funnycat
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Judy shared in the caption, "Day 1 was a success! Thank you to @From The Field Catnip for supplying the goods. Stay tuned for more!"
She has shared additional videos since then, and many viewers loved the idea so much that they plan to do the same thing in their neighborhoods!
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Why Cats Go Crazy for Catnip
Commenter @Sandi shared, "I have never had a cat react to catnip. Ever." Believe it or not, not all cats are affected by catnip. But for the ones that are, the herb can trigger some pretty entertaining behaviors.
According to PetMD, "Catnip mimics feline sex hormones, so cats enjoying this substance will often display behaviors similar to a female cat in heat (although both male and female cats can experience the effects)." Those behaviors can include rolling, rubbing, purring, affection, deep relaxation, and even the occasional burst of zoomies. In some cats, however, catnip can also trigger aggression.
PetMD explains that the reaction is caused by a natural compound called nepetalactone, which binds to receptors in a cat's nose. While it's hilarious to watch, the effects are temporary and harmless, typically lasting about 10 to 15 minutes. Then it's back to normal... at least until Judy's catnip delivery truck rolls through the neighborhood again.
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This story was originally published July 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM.