In the summer of 2014, a heartwarming tale began with Deksy, a tiny, vulnerable kitten. He entered the world amidst unexpected twists. Deksy's origin story combines care and unforeseen turns, leading to his remarkable journey to stardom.

I'm Denis, Deksy's owner. Back in the summer of 2014, at just 11 years old, our family unexpectedly welcomed Deksy into our lives. Born on July 7th, 2014, Deksy was part of a litter born to a cat belonging to my father's friend. Tragedy struck when the mother cat vanished a few days after giving birth, leaving the kittens without their nurturing caretaker.

My dad, a delivery driver frequently passing through that area, made a point to keep an eye out while driving. During his routes, he'd scan the surroundings, hoping to locate the distressed mother cat. Eventually, his vigilance paid off when he found her and reunited her with her kittens and his relieved friend.

In gratitude for my father, Deksy’s owner generously offered one of the kittens to our family. A couple of weeks later, filled with excitement, I went to visit them at 11 years old. Among them, Deksy stood out, instantly capturing our hearts. With joy and anticipation, we welcomed him into our family and named him Deksy during the car ride home.

Little did we know, this furball would weave his charm into our lives in unexpected ways. As Deksy grew, his unique personality became more apparent, marking him as a special cat. When TikTok gained popularity, I was 16 years old and created an account to share some videos about myself. However, it was my mother's suggestion to post a video of Deksy that changed everything.

On January 20th, 2019, Deksy was 6 years old when I posted the first video of him jumping up to my arm. That video became an instant hit, drawing thousands of people in with Deksy's charm. His popularity soared, and soon, I changed the account to his own name, @DeksyTheCat, and an Instagram page was made.

Over the years, Deksy, with his rambunctious yet lovable personality, amassed a massive following of 5 million fans across TikTok Instagram & YouTube! His fans affectionately called him "Deksy The Barking Cat", spreading joy and smiles across the globe.