50 Times Cats Acted So Goofy, Their Owners Thought They Were Broken, As Shared By The ‘Cat Virus.Exe’ Page (New Pics)
Cats own the internet, no questions asked. Their adorable nature, out-of-this-world cuteness, royal attitude, and indescribable logic make people obsessed with looking at their pictures online. Sure, felines can be mischievous at times and tend to come up with perplexing shenanigans to surprise their owners, but they’re still our favorite little goofballs on the planet who make sure we never get bored.
Need convincing? Just take a look at the 'Cat_virus.exe' Instagram account dedicated purr-ely to our beloved furballs and their weird behaviors. "Cat art museum," the creator writes in the description, and we couldn’t agree more. Over 437,000 feline lovers spend hours scrolling through their feeds to witness their favorite creatures acting so goofy that they almost seem "broken." But fear not — they’re just being their charming selves.
From striking unflattering poses to somehow ending up in the most baffling places, we’ve gathered some entertaining posts from the page that are bound to put a smile on your face. So continue scrolling, hit upvote on your favorite ones, and be sure to tell us what you think about them in the comments. Keep reading to also find our in-depth interview with Sally Chamberlain, a UK-based clinical animal behaviorist.
Pspsps! If you’re in the mood for even more malfunctioning cat madness, check out Part 1 of this feature right over here.
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Who Gets You Smiling Like This?
Noo Dont Take Me Places, I Want To Stay Home
When your parents have company and they want you to come out of your room so they can see you.
No! I don't like those people and I do not want to "Come , say huwwo,".
I love this kitty he was on here a few days back .. same photo ... anyway he still looks like every kid being dragged out of a toy store :D
A Love Story Better Than Twilight
I have fuzz in my pocket that's a better love story than Twilight
Load More Replies...He's walking through spikes and my goodness was it worth it for that last picture...straight out of a Shakespearian play.
Even though our feline friends have taken the internet by storm, their mysterious antics never cease to surprise us. Since we humans often have a hard time understanding these loveable creatures, we reached out to an expert in the field to learn more about their equally odd and adorable behaviors. "Domestic cats often seem aloof and independent, but this is because they are descended from solitary hunters of small prey animals, such as rodents and birds, and are territorial in nature," UK-based clinical animal behaviorist Sally Chamberlain told Bored Panda.
The founder of Karma Paws Pet Care and author of the book Power Of The Purr explained that their ancestors rarely came into contact with other cats, apart from mating and raising their young. Moreover, cats perceive the world differently from us and live on their own terms. "Some natural feline behaviors such as scratching and scent marking are usually frowned upon in a human household," she said. "But by being provided with appropriate resources and enrichment, cats can thrive and their humans can relax."
What A Week, Huh?
"Ugh. I tell ya. I've had such a long week, what with napping and meowing for food at 3 am and more napping, I've barely had any shuteye! Oy oy oy. Good night."
Yummy Yummy In My Tummy
When you eat a burger as big as your head and you come home and splat down on your bed and sleep 🐱🍔💤
Load More Replies...its a trap! do not pet the belly... and you pet the belly.
The cat is not working right....... probably got told they were going to the vet.
Witness My Power
That's what exactly came to mind. The cat praising the Lord.😊
Load More Replies...I CALL FORTH THE POWER OF THUNDER TO SCARE THE DOG OUT OF MY FAVORITE SPOT!
Another reason felines may seem odd to us humans is that they sleep a lot, often around 16-20 hours per day, Chamberlain added. "During waking hours, cats have a need to play in order to satisfy their hunting instincts. Interactive play with wand toys that have feathers or a fake mouse attached is often good for this. It is also important to remember that cats don’t naturally enjoy lots of physical contact unless they have gotten used to this from kittenhood, which is why some cats lash out when they are being petted because they feel conflicted."
Humans also find felines mysterious when they harshly react to our attempts to gently stroke them. "A lot of cats enjoy being sociable with humans but being touched too much can seem overwhelming," Chamberlain noted. "They may prefer short but frequent petting, especially around their head and neck area, rather than being fussed over for a long period of time."
Splat
What Crimes He Do Be Comitting?
And I know the internet never lies so she has a baby with the same mask lol. The picture was adorable if true.
Load More Replies..." jumping jack rabbits Batman it's the Riddler!!!!"
Load More Replies...Thumbs Up
Cat behind cam: Is it donut time? )(Cat on cam: Ayup
Load More Replies...Surprisingly, no! Google polydactyl cats. It's fairly common in cats.
Load More Replies...When we notice our little pals acting weird, we immediately feel the urge to document their behaviors and share them with everyone online. What we sometimes fail to understand is that there could be a deeper meaning behind their strange actions. "When a cat or any other animal is behaving out of character, it is important to get them checked by a vet to rule out medical problems," the animal behaviorist suggested. "Cats will often try to hide how they are feeling because, in the wild, any outward sign of weakness could make them vulnerable to predators," she added. "Although they are a predator themselves, they are also prey for larger animals such as foxes and coyotes, depending on where they live."
This Is My Final Form
Ah, I see, it's one of them ... what are they called... squishmallows? 🤣
Happy 2022
Omg I knew this pic as Electric Kitty, and thats been around 10 years or so ago, Sadly quite sure this kitten has grown up and passed or is living in retirement by now.
I have a 20 year old cat, a 15 year old, and a 12 year old
Load More Replies...This One Hits Hard
But once you notice your cat acting strange, it might be a sign they are unwell or in pain. Then, seeking veterinary treatment should be the first port of call, Chamberlain noted. "They may not intentionally be trying to tell us something, but any change in behavior is a good indication that something is not right."
If the vet gives them the all-clear, she added that a review of the cat’s living environment must be carried out. This is to "ensure that they have all of the resources and enrichment that they need and there is nothing causing them any undue stress, such as seeing other cats through the windows or them not getting on with other pets in the household."
The Chances Of You Getting Killed By A Cat Are Low, But Never Zero
I am pretty sure most cats want to kill you so the chances probably wouldn’t be that low if they didn’t depend on you for food and water
No Talk
I Have To Do Everything In This House
*five minutes earlier* you need help cleaning? No I'm fine.
Load More Replies...The animal behaviorist pointed out another reason for their strange behaviors: felines sometimes simply act on their instincts. "Cats are highly intelligent, but their survival instinct will kick in if they are feeling unwell. They also have needs that should be met in order for them to feel relaxed and happy in their living environment. Depending on their behavior, it could be that they are feeling frustrated or stressed about something, which is causing them to act out of character."
To make sure we don't miss any alarming signs, Chamberlain explained how to understand when our cats feel safe and when they are in distress. "When a pet is happy and relaxed in their living environment, they will be eating, drinking and toileting normally and not showing any signs of fear towards the humans in the household. A pet that feels safe will be happy to interact socially and have normal activity and sleep patterns."
Angy
We had a little black kitten like this we named him Grr (from invader Zim) came right out the womb growling. No matter how tiny he was he would growl at you, scream and tremble all the same time. He is now happily living with my grumpy Aunt their temperaments are about the same. 🤣
Cheshire Cat
This one time I tried a mushroom and thought that trees could bite....this cat has my reaction lol
Trust No One, Not Even Yourself
OMG, this is an awesome pic! It took me a few seconds to figure out what was going on LOL
WHAT IS GOING ON? MY SMOL BRAIN CANT FIGURE IT OUT
Load More Replies...anyone notice the reflection is looking at the cat but the cat is looking up
On the flip side, animals in distress will most likely spend their time hiding. "[They will] only come out when nobody is around to eat, drink and use the litter tray. They might also behave aggressively or fearfully if someone tries to interact with them or pick them up."
"More subtle signs of stress in cats include a hunched body posture, dilated pupils, 'pretending' to sleep to avoid interaction, urinating or defecating around the home and generally seeming subdued. They might also pace around and vocalize a lot or even try to escape through windows and doors," Chamberlain said and stressed that any changes in cat behavior require veterinary attention.
Ugh
Must be Greek yogurt!! I feel you little dude! 🤢
Load More Replies...When my cat gave birth, she couldn't get enough yogurt. Once she was about a week after birth, she never touched it again. It's great to give them calories for after birth and building up for milk
Don't Mind Me Just Planning Nefarious Things
Saturday Chill
In five minutes kitty will be racing around the house. And then back to sleeping ten minutes later.
If you’re interested in learning more about their perplexing behaviors, there is plenty of material that will help you arm yourself with knowledge. "When looking for sources to learn about cat behavior, it is important to ensure that they are credible, supported by science, and do not advocate any form of punishment. I would recommend doing some research about the authors to ensure they are suitably qualified, such as having a degree in animal behavior and being a Clinical Animal Behaviorist or equivalent." According to the expert, a couple of websites she could recommend are Cats Protection and International Cat Care.
A Mimir
My current kitty used to drool so much when she was a kitten she'd leave puddles beneath her. A couple times, while staring at me from her (high) perch, I'd watch it drip down into her nose and she'd sneeze. Drooling is normally a behavior associated with complete relaxation and happiness, so I always love seeing drooling kitties - they are being well taken care of.
As bizarre as this sounds, it makes me happy waking up to a small damp spot created by saliva. It means I was very relaxed. I suffer from insomnia pretty damn badly :/ That kitteh is sofa king precious 😻
Load More Replies...I do too and only one person has ever thought it was cute. Tbh even I'm grossed out by it so that one person was just weird xD
Load More Replies...Love the headline! For those who don't know, it's Spanish and roughly translates to, off to cuddly bed
Thanks! I had look it up twice, the first one said it was a god that was renowned for his knowledge and wisdom, who is beheaded during the Æsir-Vanir War. The second time I added the A and came up with the Spanish urban dictionary meaning, sleep.
Load More Replies...My last cat, I used to wake up with wet hair because she'd get so comfy sleeping, she'd constantly drool in my hair. She didn't drool other times. It was kind of gross, but I know it was her love language
I had a cat who loved to drool on me. She purred and drooled, purred and drooled.
I Have No Idea What I Am Doing
A physics student! It doesn't even matter if they are feline or human at that point...
Actually it does matter. One is a student, the other goes "haha, physics, good one! Now if you'll excuse me, I must become liquid, as there is a lovely box over yonder that is a hair too small for me as I am."
Load More Replies...This Could Be Us
"Cats can form strong social bonds, but a lot of that is built on trust, and the more we make an effort to understand our feline companions, the stronger those bonds should become. Cats like to feel in control and have consistency and choice in their lives so if we ensure that their living environment is as feline-friendly as possible, the happier and more secure they will feel," Chamberlain concluded.
Yeah, Whatever
Yep. All teens, everywhere. Any species. Just: whatever. 😐
Load More Replies...Polite
When people tell kids to to smile so they can see your teeth the kids take that very literal
Load More Replies...Tongue
yes, that's why there's an eyeliner style called cat-eye!
Load More Replies...Am I In Heaven?
Don't know what you mean 🤔 It's clearly all for the kitty, isn't it? 🤣
Load More Replies...Loaf Of Bread
They Are Growing In Trees Now
"So if all three of us get to the top they send out the whole fire department?"
LOL the three kittens from Tom and Jerry always in some kind of trouble🤣
BREAKING NEWS!! Cats have been reported growing on trees! They will overrun anywhere with an abundance of Pinus Catus, or cat tree.
Minecat
Any time I try to tame them all that can be heard is me going “no no no stop running please- JUST LET ME LOVE YOU”
Load More Replies...Cat
Enjoying His Air Mattress
I was working a gas station and grabbed a bag of brand specific flavored tortilla chips to buy for a snack and the bag sounded like it had literally one chip in it. I set it aside for return, and when the rep came he swears he has never seen that before... which I know is bullcrap because he's the one that restocks the shelves with each delivery...
proof that paw-tay-to chips are 10 purr-sent air and 90 purr-sent cute.
Another Kaiju Captured
IKR! They'll push us all of the edge of the earth and that's be the end of us.
Load More Replies...The scene in Jurassic Park when they're shipping the T-Rex and a shipping container except it's a cat💀🤣
Disoriented me BC the truck looks real but l know the kitty isn't that size. I had to zoom it.
Teef
For You
He like "I you gave me no choice but to show my cuteness to get what i want!"
Kitty bleps or mlems are the most adorable thing on the planet
Flat
I wish cats could teach me how to be so bonelessly content and happy.
Kinda Sus
This looks like a chocolate Easter bunny that sat in a hot car all afternoon.
Or a medieval painting of a gremlin or something.
Load More Replies...Why am I both laughing but a little shook at the same time over this cat's face?!
It Was This Size, I Swear
Yeah yeah Mark you tell the same story every year and every year it gets longer 🙄 🤣
Load More Replies...literally the cat be like man leave me alone and don't touch me And the other one be like okay man chill chill
Teef
Im Tired Of Waiting
Been sitting here 14 minutes and the waitress STILL hasn't come over here dammit 😤
Load More Replies...Just Chillin
It was a long day at the cat food factory just gonna rest my eyes Susan. Picture taken 2 seconds after.
Meowtini
That's exactly what I was thinking! Poor baby looks so uncomfortable! They make these neck pillow cone things now, and I think everyone should use that instead!
Load More Replies...very clever comment, although cruel to the kitty...
Load More Replies...French Cat
why not Meowie Queen of Scots who was beheaded 206 years before Meowie Antoinette ? " Mary was not beheaded with a single strike. The first blow missed her neck and struck the back of her head. The second blow severed the neck, except for a small bit of sinew, which the executioner cut through using the axe. Afterwards, he held her head aloft and declared "God save the Queen." Nice huh??
Load More Replies...Did cats invent their own guillotine (idk if that’s how you spell it)
I Guess She's Having Internet Issues Again
*Laughs in Canadian* oh wait, the internet in Canada went down for a whole day, that was the worst day of my life so far. I really shouldn't be laughing at this.
Chomp
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Load More Replies...Bro I'm so hungry Let me just eat you man The other one be like a fine whatever just let me sleep
He Loves It So Much
Spaghetti sauce is potentially toxic to cats… garlic and onion in the ingredients 🙀 cats are gonna cat, but just keep an extra-watchful eye out when you have marinara sauce around :)
I've pretty much come to accept that one of my cats will probably eventually die of eating something she shouldn't have. I am staring down 40 and have never not lived with one or more cats and I have never know a cat as determined and devious about getting ahold of human food as my 18m old Miss Miso. She is absolutely impossible! Before I met her I would have looked down my nose at anyone else saying that, clearly they weren't trying very hard if their cat kept getting human food they shouldn't, but she's like a dang raccoon! And she's not from a deprived alley cat background, she's from my parents barn/farm colony and has been aggressively tame basically since her eyes opened, those guys are VERY well fed, she's just a menace for the sport of it! We do try, but it's kind of a - there's only so far you're willing to go every single day of your life - acting like you're securing a campsite from a 6 lb grizzly bear is that too far.
Load More Replies...Kitties shouldn't eat tomatoes. It is bad for them, kinda like chocolate for dogs
Spaghetti/pasta is really bad for your animals. Pasta swells in their stomach and it's not good for them. Dogs as well. Beautiful cat!
Don't Forget To Drink Water
We have to put cases of water away because TJ will sharpen her claws on them and ends up puncturing the lids. I was shocked that the lids are so super thin. I didn't believe my son at first when he told me she was the culprit.
I have one who usually puts one tiny puncture in random bottles. So when you try to pick them up and open them (you know how flimsy the plastic is and squishy they can be once you break the seal), you get a water spout spraying out the side.
Load More Replies...That sure is a funny looking bottle of water I wonder if the factory made a mistake
It Hit Hard On Him
Agree, It's not funny. Should be put on a saucer...
Load More Replies...I think this is okay. Baby kittens that are just learning how to eat rather than nurse will absolutely cover themselves in goop. This is probably Intro to Kibble 101, a mix of kitten kibble and kitten milk replacer. It takes a few days to figure out that you don't have to stick your whole face in. Mama Cat will wash him right up, or his foster human if Mama is not around.
Load More Replies...This look like her little face was pushed in her food, I don't like it.
He's Back To Get Revenge
Never allow this cat access to a Delorean. Our entire present and future may be destroyed.
Had a cat named Alfie who got pecked on the head by a psychotic territorial mockingbird (as they usually are), just because he liked to lay in the shade under the tree where the bird had a nest. Alfie never climbed the tree or bothered the birds, he just rested under it, ffs. I didn’t see the wound under his fur (as he had washed the blood off), until he started acting woozy and I took him to the vet. The wound had become infected, so had to be lanced and drained, and poor Alfie put on antibiotics. But to clean it, the vet had to shave Alfie’s head down the middle. Poor little guy had a reverse Mohawk just like this one until it grew back in.
Friar cat... I had a doggo with bad allergies who scratched a hole in the top of his scalp and we had to shave to treat the wound. He looked like a Friar
Load More Replies...It looks like they have a really serious case of ring worm & lost their hair & probably doing a dip treatment. Poor baby!
Load More Replies...it was a florida man article i think. florida man breaks into home, shaves cat's head and leaves
Load More Replies...Polite
That tail between its legs doesn't make it look that polite, more like you don't want to meet it in a dark alley.
It's tail is behind it, that's her front paw you see... But you still don't want to meet in a dark alley
That's her paw between her legs. Looks like she's going to the bathroom and we walked in. Like " excuse me "
Got All That I Need
Im In
It’s raining cats—-I hope not dogs too. Not sure you want to be under that ceiling when a Newfoundland busts through. Afterward, sure. But not when, especially if you’re underneath where they come through.
Who needs stairs or a door when you can use this nifty shortcut?
What A Week, Huh?
It's like that for everyone EDIT: " and it doesn't stop there"
Load More Replies...What A Week, Huh?
I've come to meow at you again
Load More Replies...Stretch
Oh
Tell me the cat's name is Angelina without telling me that it's also named Jolie.
Halp
in this situation it is not appropriate to take pictures. but to help the cat. you can see the pain on her face.
Doesn't want her bath, but necessary if she's a rescue with fleas! Not being tortured. Sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind.
She fell in, got wet, managed to get out with a grip on the brush but she can't hang on much longer. Help
He Has My Vote
For how terribly this country is "run" anymore, I'd rather start voting for pets.
Got Your Nose
Meowdiepie and the cat fist “subscribe and become a bro today”
The Weak Should Fear The Strong
I heard that comment in the original voice. It's been at least 20 years, lol.
Load More Replies...It’s always the tiniest ones who are the boldest. My smallest and youngest cat barely weighs 7 lbs at 2 years old, and just walks all over the other cats, who outweigh her, and the dog—-who is 4 times heavier than she is—-and they all just let her do it!
This Could Be Us
The Last Thing You'll See Before You Die
I had a dream where this WAS the last thing I saw before i died, except it was one of my cats.
Um
And showed her smth she shouldn't have seen...
Load More Replies...Has Science Gone Toofar?
Potato
0 Stars. Hated It
Now that they found a buyer for it, they will find their cat sitting on it, on the day the buyer comes to collect.
Sorry, This One Is Already Taken
What Is The Point Of Living A Life Like This?
U Got Any Games On Yo Phone?
(whispers) Just wanted to talk to you about your car insurance policy.....
Would You Leave Him For 1 Million Dollars?
Looks more like he's attacking, not pleading to stay. He's also about to cuss you out.
Yes, then come back with treats, catnip and love (if I used dollars)
I would leave him for a million dollars, but only so that I could buy an entire house and adopt a bunch of cats (and come back for him, of course)!
Pls Help
Bamboozled
Protected
Zoink
Surprise
What A Week, Huh?
You Are Weak, You Lack Hatred
Let’s play who can punch the softest. You first. OK, my turn. YOU WIN!
Hold still... Just wait a minute. (Cats don't punch but they can sure swat hard)
So This Is How I Look Like?
Me And You
What He Buying?
What Is She Afraid Of?
I Would Be Scared Too
Chicken
First thing l thought of was Rorschach
Load More Replies...What A Deal
It actually is recommended that you have at least two cats to keep each other company
Load More Replies...Baby Burrito
That's how I had to wrap up kittens to feed and give them medicine because they wriggle so much.
I watched the video, and the owner is saying "You're not escaping"
Nice Cut G
Hey Dumdum! Give me gumgum! Catnip flavored for my head warmer.
Mom Said It's My Turn
"I didn't hear her." "mooO-!" Hastily: "NO no nonono, I just, I mean, I meant that..it's your turn, but I've just... I've got to finish setting it up for you, ya know? I mean, you know that, right??" And, with that look of childish determination in wanting to be in the know: "yeah, I know that." "Okay. Good. Cool." Thus wraps up this week's edition of 'tinytext theater' where in the space of one text box, I'll remind you of your childhood. Have a great week!
Fresh
Chomp
I hope that it wasn't plugged in! But, assuming it isn't, that's adorable!
Yikes
A Cat Of Culture As Well
Bamboozled
But wait, he's not yet reached the bottom of the bottle, there may yet be answers in store
Load More Replies...*sip*
Ummmm that has or had wipes in it and they are toxic?!!! I've seen quite a few pictures here that are very bad to the cats.
Or it was cleaned really well because they saw their cat trying to get in there? There are other things that could be the case.
Load More Replies...It's probably been washed out real good before they let kitty get into it... My kids used to play with those when they were empty. I would wash it with hot soapy water and let it dry completely before letting my kids play em those. I'm sure that the kitties hooman would done the same thing for their 4 legged fur baby
Chomp
He Dunkin
This Could Be Us
Alive, But At What Cost?
Stop Bullying Him
Noo Don't Flush It
Don't be such a stick in the mud! Risking it's life and getting a not even funny, cute, entertaining pic is so much more important though! ***SARCASM HEAVY*** Is it wrong that I want to take the person that took this and give them about 87 head swirlies? At least to start with... 😾😾😾
Load More Replies...On what planet is this funny? Sorry to be such a killjoy but...someone either foolishly staged the photo or worried more about getting the camera than removing the cat.
Who the hell takes a picture??? Get him the hell out before he drowns!!!
This picture’s making me anxious. Luckily most stories on Google about kittens stuck in toilets have a happy ending.
Guys, I think that the cat did this to themselves and is enjoying it. The owner probably made shore that it was ok before taking the picture.
Load More Replies...Wtf!! This is sad and cruel just like the other shitty post. What is wrong with you? These pics at the cat's expense is animal cruelty
WHY THE ACTUAL FREAKING HECK IS THAT CAT IN THE TOILET!!!??? GET THEM OUT DON'T JUST STAND THERE TAKING PICTURES YOU IDIOT
E.t.
Feeling S**ty
Actually it's pretty easy... as long as you are fit enough to crouch.
Load More Replies...It's probably a public toilet, so the cat might have gotten in there on it's own
Load More Replies...Toilet in eastern hemisphere. They consider seats unsanitary and squat over toilet
Load More Replies...First of all, is this actually a toilet? If so, what country is it in? I would like to know so that I can avoid that country at all costs.
This Could Be Us
*Banana and Blueberry over pointless thing* Banana: You got a bigger millet! Gimme that! Blueberry: But you got a larger millet! Gimme that then I'll give mine!
What Are You Staring At?
They clearly just messed with the photo to be weird not funny, but sure.
Good lord that *has* to be photoshopped, it looks like the cat version of microcephally
Bath Time
Chimkin
cats get pouches when 'snipped' so some look fat like they have a overhanging belly x
Load More Replies...Well I don't know about THIER cat, but we had to do this to our cat once. He's gotten in a fight and gotten hurt. The only way to get him stitches up was to let the vets shave it. The scratch healed long before the hair came back.
Load More Replies...i give a sticker to all the breads, spats, floofs, bleps, derps, and chonks here!
My wife's cat was such a dork. Once when I was doing homework he laid down on my laptop and managed to make this page zoom all on his own. I miss that crazy cat, but we had to let him go in January because his spine was deteriorating rapidly. 90357532_2...9245f7.jpg
Well I don't know about THIER cat, but we had to do this to our cat once. He's gotten in a fight and gotten hurt. The only way to get him stitches up was to let the vets shave it. The scratch healed long before the hair came back.
Load More Replies...i give a sticker to all the breads, spats, floofs, bleps, derps, and chonks here!
My wife's cat was such a dork. Once when I was doing homework he laid down on my laptop and managed to make this page zoom all on his own. I miss that crazy cat, but we had to let him go in January because his spine was deteriorating rapidly. 90357532_2...9245f7.jpg
