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Caught In The Act: 50 Hilarious Posts That Show Cats Being The Jerks We Love (New Pics)
Interview With Expert
Cattitude is a term that every feline lover perfectly understands. It’s not a word that casually appears in the dictionary, but all that cat-indifferent people need to know is that every mouser believes they’re the rulers of the world and aren’t afraid to show it. It almost seems like they have respect for no one and their second name is anarchy.
However, it doesn’t make us love them any less. In fact, they might earn our affection even more for it. Bored Panda is here to keep the love going with this Facebook page full of instances when cats were being their lovable jerk selves. Scroll down to find the crème de la crème of nuisances, and don’t forget to upvote the ones that made you feel for their owners the most.
While you’re at it, don’t forget to check out a conversation with cat groomer and behaviour consultant Sarah Wendling and certified feline behavior consultant Heather Alvey, who kindly agreed to answer the question, “Are cats really jerks or just misunderstood?”
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TribbleThinking 1 year ago
Bobby and his adorable sidekick are obviously highly successful, as he looks beautifully well fed. *rains kisses on luxuriant fuzzy belly*
Diolla 1 year ago
KISS that belly? Better ask for consent first or you will meet his cute murder mittens. Speaking from experience.
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Fullo Shit 1 year ago (edited)
I could not just sit there.I would be trying to pet this fuzzy Belly within 30 seconds.
Tonyah Mcanelly 1 year ago
this cat should win an award for best actor and his mouse should get best supporting actor
Pan Narrans 1 year ago
I would be on my knees scratching that gorgeous belly. Then I would demand free food for me and the cat waving my shredded hands while claiming entrapment.
“I believe that language is really important and I don't like calling cats "jerks" or any other derogatory names,” says certified feline behavior consultant Heather Alvey.
“To be called a jerk, I believe there needs to be a bad intention behind the offensive behavior. Cats have reasons for their behaviors, but they don't have the capacity to purposely act in a way that will upset us. Depending on what the undesired behavior is, it could be resulting from stress, conditioning, or even something that has been inadvertently reinforced by the human,” she further explains.
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Diolla 1 year ago
As soon as you buy one for the cat, she will no longer be interested.
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Eiphos 1 year ago
My parents disliked cats …. Kinda bad mouthed em a bit , like half-hearted. Turns out my brothers were super allergic, but I was for a long time anti cat. Fortunately my mind was changed by ……..(suspense) a cat. Just one cat, that’s all it takes.
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Aisling Raye 1 year ago
I truly believe that ppl that hate cats have simply never spent any reasonable length of time with one. My own mother hated cats before she came to stay with me and met mine. She did a quick turn from dog person to cat person after about a week. Lol
Mad CatMan 1 year ago
I've met a lot of dog owners, who hate cats, but never vice versa. I have 3 cats but I like dogs a lot as well.
Hljott Anne 1 year ago
My mother was raised to dislike cats and she started to love them because of me.
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Rob D 1 year ago (edited)
Not really a rivalry when the cats always win. Dogs are amazing for how well they tolerate cats. Cats are amazing for how well they tolerate humans. Humans are...well, uh, here. 🤣
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“There's definitely more to their behaviour than meets the eye!” agrees cat groomer and behaviour consultant Sarah Wendling. “Cats, unlike dogs and humans, aren't pack animals, so they can show affection/discontent in different ways.
It's also important to note both the cat's history and personality. For example, a cat from outside who wasn't raised around humans is going to be more nervous around them. And some cats are just very sensitive to changes, even ones that seem insignificant to humans.”
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Michael Lovett 1 year ago
Uh, how many others thought "WHAT ABOUT BIGFOOT IN THE HIGHWAY?!?!?"
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Stacey Marquee Flentje 1 year ago
I'm not so sure she is happy. To me, that looks like, "GREAT! Now YOU have a place to live...I'll be in the REAL CAT HOUSE!
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whineygingercat 1 year ago
That is one grateful kitty. You'll now have a purrminent, loyal friend.
Beth Wheeler 1 year ago
Oh it's so cool that you built her a heated insulated house that is really cute Happy Kitty
Rebecca McManus 1 year ago
My friend is allergic, but she has found that she developed a tolerance to the cats that lived with her
Karen Startz Richardson 1 year ago
Happy hoMEOWner 😺 (good luck ever pronouncing 'homeowner' properly ever again) =^.,. ^=
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BookFanatic 1 year ago
Time to christen the litterbox, decide you don't like that food any more, and leave the box someplace your humans will trip over it. (No, I'm not a cat. Why do you ask?)
In addition, she notes that owners don’t always understand the cues when cats want to be left alone, causing them to react in ways they find to be negative. “A common example is aggressive reactions to petting. People will say they were petting the cat and they were fine, then all of a sudden, the cat is swatting, hissing or biting. Some cats love petting, but only for a set amount of time.” It’s the same with us, humans. If we don't enjoy doing something after a certain amount of time, we want it to stop.
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Edith 1 year ago (edited)
All cats do that - they are like gangsters come and collect your daily payment and you are happy to give it 😂
DragonofMordor 1 year ago
Yup. My cat will devour her food and then try to convince us she hasn't been fed. Sometimes even trying the person who actually fed her. Very sneaky. And very cute. And very aware of the effect of her cuteness on humans.
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sadmrguna 1 year ago
Aaaaaand that is why we don't assume cats are strays. In the UK at least, cats are often allowed to roam and protected by law to do so. Most "strays" are actually pets with outdoor access. Do not feed them, do not hurt them, and don't "adopt" them! The cat distribution system is NOT always right. If a cat looks clean, healthy and well fed, it's unlikely to be a stray.
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G A 1 year ago
I have black pillowcases. The amount of times I've gone to put my head down on the two cats curled up together....
Otterluv 1 year ago
I told my black throw pillow it was my beautiful boy just the other night 🙄
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Beth Wheeler 1 year ago
We had a charcoal gray cat that my son thought was a boot 1 morning. He had taken his contacts out the night before and was going to slide the boot over with his foot and it mowed at him and licked his ankle. It was about 15 years ago and we still laugh about it. Had to have my snuggle buddy put to sleep at almost 18.
glowworm2 1 year ago
That is hilarious! Good thing he didn't actually succeed in putting on his "boot".
Load More Replies... Delta Dawn 1 year ago
I’m going to start a pinterest page with things I’ve mistaken for my cats
Melissa Marie 1 year ago
Black cats are so goofy and chatty. I love my little Binx girl. She's just eyeballs, teeth, and claws. So looks like Toothless lol
minnieslave0 1 year ago
Black cats in a house with black carpets. A disaster that has happened several times.
Gracie Mae 1 year ago (edited)
and not being able to find them in low-light situations when they're practically right under your nose!
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Tucker Cahooter 1 year ago
Looks like they got into the cat growth mixture that Graeme Garden developed
BookFanatic 1 year ago
I have a coworker who builds dollhouses. Her cats always manage to squeeze themselves into it at some point in the process. Little weirdos.
Carla Phillips 1 year ago
The newest sequel to honey, I shrunk the kids looks amazing...Honey, I blew up the cat
Steven Chatterton 1 year ago
That's somebody who has way too much time on their hands. Pretty clever and cute, though.
Another thing that might make cats “jerks” in our eyes is that they’re very honest animals, says Wendling. “A common saying we have is "if you don't understand consent, you won't understand cats.” They don't have the social structure of humans, who sometimes engage in social interactions they don't want to due to society pressure.
So, if they don't want to do it, they won't. And they'll often let you know. Because we think of humans who behave like that as jerks, we transfer that to our cats. But in reality, they just interact with the world differently and it's important to meet them where they are,” she explains.
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The Darkest Timeline 1 year ago
I imagine landlords would charge for children if they could get away with it
Angela C 1 year ago
Landlords would charge you for breathing if they could get away with it
Load More Replies... rullyman 1 year ago
My parent's cat developed bladder crystals towards the end of her life. Despite surgery and medication and change in diet, she became incontinent and would urinate in the house against walls and on the carpet. It's been 5 years since she died and you can still smell it because it literally sank into the plaster of the walls and the floorboards under the carpet. We clean and clean but you'd have to demolish things to fix it.
Maartje 1 year ago (edited)
I have had good (never perfect) results with ammonia on carpet. It sounds counterintuitive but it was advice from a pro carpet cleaner and it works. Use an extraction carpet cleaner and pre-treat the carpet spots generously with a mixture of water and ammonia ( and if you want carpet shampoo) . Scrub in a little if you want. Extract. Repeat. It may take more than one cleaning but it will make a difference. Do not use ammonia mixed with products that contain chlorine. Worst case scenario, pull up the carpet and replace the affected piece of padding.
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The Mediterranean Fruit 1 year ago (edited)
I read a thing recently that said: "Plants are the new pets and pets are the new kids." Quite accurate
Sheila Bliven 1 year ago
Landlords can't legally charge a child fee for the damage they do, so they charge outrageous pet fees to make up for the damage children do. GRRRRR!!!!!
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Beth Wheeler 1 year ago
Awww he looks so sad I'm the before pic. And so pretty and healthy and HAPPY I'm the after pic.
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Jenny Mason 1 year ago
My two don't. When we moved house 4 years ago we had 10 assorted boxes set out on the lounge floor ready for packing, the cats completely ignored them.
Alvey acknowledges that cats can definitely exhibit behaviors that are problematic for their owners but it’s important to identify why the pet is acting that way. “Once we understand what's going on with the cat, we can work on behavior modification using fear-free methods and positive reinforcement.”
Wendling suggests that problematic behaviors basically stem from nurture and nature. “Nurture is how a cat was raised and interacted with humans prior to living with their owners and this will have a big impact. Were they around humans as small kittens or not? If you're adopting an adult cat, what was their previous home like? People always worry about abuse, but it doesn't have to be that severe to really impact how a cat sees the world.”
It could’ve been that the pet wasn’t simply interacted with, which can take a lot to overcome. “If you have a shy or nervous cat, patience and empathy are going to go a long way,” she assures.
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Ty Stratton-Quirk 1 year ago
That's a look that says, "I just ate half a mouse, left the other half on your pillow, and barfed in your slippers."
Toggaph de Dratersi 1 year ago
My coffee nearly came out of my nose after I read that :D
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DragonofMordor 1 year ago
Awww. My cat knows when one of her humans are sick and will climb up on top of them for comfort.
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Niels AirMax 1 year ago
And the other one be like: Dude, it's all yours, I am SO baked right now!
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Janissary35680 1 year ago
One of our cats realized what the refrigerator was for and frequently tried to open the door by hooking his nails into the rubber gasket and pulling. He couldn't open it of course because he hadn't the strength or the leverage. Fast forward a couple of months and a 12-week old GSDxDobe mix joined our household. Fast forward about six more months and one day I walk into the kitchen and the refrigerator door is open with cat and dog exploring the contents. Turns out cat somehow taught dog to pry the door open with his snout. We had to latch the door after that.
Beth Wheeler 1 year ago
Uh oh they got into the kitty crack and are stoned out of their furry little minds
Meanwhile, nature is the cat's basic personality, says Wendling. “Just like people, cats have different personalities. Some are extremely cautious and nervous, some are very friendly and outgoing. Cats can express nervousness through fight, flight, or freeze. So, that cat hissing at you may not be angry, they may just be scared and trying to get you to back off. And if they're nervous by nature, they are easily distressed and will do better in a calm environment.”
Felines might also act out while trying to get attention they want. “So, if every time your cat jumps on the counter, you go over and pick them up, you've trained them that counter jumping = attention. Cats can get curious and bored as well, just like humans. So they may play with things that aren't toys, like your water glass on the table.”
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Hannah 1 year ago
Er, nonce? Perhaps this means something different in the US (assuming that's where you are). No Brit in their right mind would use that word in this context. Stands for Not On Normal Communal Exercise (prison term). See if you can work out what it means...
Pernille 1 year ago
Seems that it can either mean pedophile or just an idiot in local slang in th UK.
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whineygingercat 1 year ago
There is NOTHING going wrong that can't be fixed by looking at these two things. Even better if the cat attached to them is cuddled up next to/on you purring
zovjraar me 1 year ago
somehow, when i have a migraine, resting my head on cat belly makes it better. they don't even have to purr. just the soft, warm fur has a comforting effect. cats are magical healers!
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Owners who wish to foster a more positive relationship with their pet and reduce the so-called “cattitude” should learn to identify their subtle signs so they don’t have to resort to more extreme ones, say the experts. Just like with the previous petting example Wendling gave us. “You should watch your cat closely for subtle signs they want to stop. This can include shifting slightly away from you, the tail whipping around, or moving their head away.”
She also recommends making sure the cat isn’t bored. “In addition to play time, have places for them to look out windows. Getting a good scratch post is essential. It's not just for conditioning their claws—amongst other benefits, it's a stress reliever. Playing with your cat helps too—remember that play mimics hunting. Training can also be a fun activity that uses the cat's brain and is a bonding activity with their owner.”
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Daria 1 year ago
my cat is crazy about carrots for some reason, not quite like catnip but close
JL 1 year ago
Mine too. After I peel and cut some, she grabs my hand and won't let it go, rubbing her face all over it.
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Kare Deter 1 year ago
My orange used to do that with the bag of potatoes, but he was such a loving lil bug he'd snuggle Satan if he could have gotten a pet (RIP)
Wicked-Wheelchair-Woman 1 year ago
I just spewed my tea! ☕ Emotional support carrots! 🥕 Hahaha
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whineygingercat 1 year ago
I'll take the cat. Oh, you meant it's the HOUSE for sale, not the CAT? Nevermind.
Jay Scales 1 year ago
I suspect this is a northern British cat - We see the sun so rarely that our cats like to expose maximum surface area to it :D
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Dread Pirate Roberts 1 year ago (edited)
LOL I love the description 😆 it's weirdly specific and accurate
Most importantly, remember to never punish your cat, or any animal for that matter. “There's been a lot of research into why punishment doesn't work, but the gist of it is that punishment only suppresses a behaviour, it doesn't stop it. That means that if the punishment stops, the behaviour will return. Or that if the benefits to the cat of what they want outweigh their fear of the punishment, they'll do it anyway. Think of it like kids who sneak a candy bar they know they shouldn't or who act out in class in spite of the threat of detention.”
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featherytoad 1 year ago (edited)
Omg, I can't unsee it now. That's hilarious. Cartoon bomb, lol
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Cyndielouwhoo 1 year ago
A coffee clearly... don't you see his mug there?
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whineygingercat 1 year ago
If that cat's name is not Nike, then his people have failed. EPICALLY
Roni Stone 1 year ago
Hooman, someone named Nike called. There's a cease-and-desist letter on the way, whatever that is.
If you understand and foster positive relationships with your pet, it will award you with affection too! “A cat eating, grooming, or sleeping with their back to you shows that they trust you—they're engaging in a vulnerable activity and not on high alert. If your cat behaves in ways that show they trust you, take it as a compliment. A cat approaching with a relaxed gate and tail up like a question mark is displaying friendly behavior, as is one who rubs their face or sides on your legs,” says Wendling.
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Sharkbait1313 1 year ago
The lighter kitty's markings made me think the other kitty's paw was around their shoulder for a sec.
malleymac84_1 1 year ago
"This is the night, it's a beautiful night, and we call it bella note;"🎶
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whineygingercat 1 year ago
Not all heroes wear capes. Some have four legs and a long furry tail.
Jane Jayne Jain Jeign Jein 1 year ago (edited)
I read that as "cat guides (plural) lost [a] hiker down a mountain" and thought, well it serves them right for trusting cat guides instead of a map.
Kare Deter 1 year ago
I'm laughing so hard right now because that is exactly how I read it at first too!!!
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Mad CatMan 1 year ago
https://www.lovemeow.com/cat-guides-man-down-the-mountain-after-he-got-lost-1988333187.html
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Laura Gillette 1 year ago
This is grammatically ambiguous. I read it at first as "cat guides" referring to CATS THAT ARE GUIDES. Cat-guides. And they lost a hiker down a mountain in Switzerland. The moral of the headline being, don't trust cat guides! But no, actually you can trust the cat guides.
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Sand Ers 1 year ago
I had one a long time ago who would sit quietly at the door when she wanted to go out. If you took too long to notice she would give out one quiet little meow. That always did the trick.
Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ 1 year ago
yeah. she doesn't have to. that look could wake you up out of a dead sleep!
DragonofMordor 1 year ago
Well, she's just letting you know and kindly waiting for you to remember that you serve her.
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Carla Phillips 1 year ago
Knees weak, paws are sweaty. There's vomit in mom's shoe already, kitty confetti
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Brendan Hills 1 year ago
Cat: "And even if I could read... the rules would still not apply to me"
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Hisseefit 1 year ago
With the cat being a polydactyl, thinking this is Ernest Hemingway's house. These cats are throughout the property and protected and cherished. Even eventually buried on the property.
A Google User 1 year ago
That was my first thought, too. I took a photo of one of the cats sleeping in a bed-the photo was taken from the hallway, as we weren't allowed to enter the room.
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Premislaus de Colo 1 year ago
The cat is not sitting there, it's laying, therefore not breaking any rules, so let it alone
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whineygingercat 1 year ago
Well, my kitty carriers are a little small, but we'll figure it out. Yes, ill make sure the kids have toys to play with in the carriers.
Shark Lady 1 year ago
The children look quite happy being in the cage, just make sure to leave some fresh water in there and maybe a mousie toy.
Celtic Pirate Queen 1 year ago
I'm not a pet person because I'm a neat freak, but my best friend had a black lab I was really fond of. His (ex) girlfriend complained about the dog (Beau) shedding all over the couch and sleeping on the bed. He looked at her and said, "He lives here and you don't". And that was that.
Lisa Sakser-Fiske 1 year ago
That's what I have to do with my little Christmas tree every year
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Dogcat vet (retired) 1 year ago
Had a big white cat come in for an exam a few years ago: owners were concerned he was acting strange. He was buzzed because he got 20 or so catnip toys for xmas and they gave them all at once. He got rationed after that.
glowworm2 1 year ago
Oh that is funny as hell! Somebody was having a very merry Christmas!
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Rayne OfSalt 1 year ago
That is not catnip, it's catgrass. It does not get cats high, but it is very good at helping their digestion and to break down hairballs in their tummies.
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Jenni Howard 1 year ago
This is Rebacca Salinas' cat (well one of the gang!) She's an AMAZING artist & I get her 'friendly noodles' patreon & get a couple exclusive items a month, like magnets & prints etc HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! It's my little treat for myself
Eric Williams 1 year ago
PleasePleasePlease don't do that to your animals! That is not a look of pleasure.
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Shark Lady 1 year ago
Are we sure that's an apology card and not a warning of future behaviour?
Rayne OfSalt 1 year ago
Took my old girl to the vet for her yearly shots and checkup last week. I told the vet at the very start, "do not try to take her temperature, she will react very badly and you'll get hurt." What does the genius do? Try to take her temperature. My girl shredded his hand. All I said in response was "told you not to do that." Now I have to find a new vet.
Lizzy Lizzard 1 year ago
My husband hated cats when he was a veterinary nurse and never believed owners who claimed their furry terrors were angels at home. Then we got our own loving orange goofball, and my husband had an epiphany when our kennel said our cat was a nightmare to take care of.
Frances Pitchoune 1 year ago
I don't like photos of animals with these plastic hands: it SCARES me! 😨😱
Rosemary . 1 year ago
My cat Vegas chomped a vet tech pretty good when she tried to insert a catheter *while he was awake*. Now that's just stupid. The girl got stitches and Vegas got probation for 2 years. For real! An actual animal control officer came by the house at least three times to see our vicious lazy laid back loves everyone cat. vegas-xmas...c405bc.jpg 
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DragonofMordor 1 year ago
My cat doesn't give glares. Her way of showing angry is to get right close to the bad human and then turn her back to them. Lets us know that we've completely failed in our service to our queen.
Beth Wheeler 1 year ago
I got evil looks from my son's cat that was dumped on me when he moved into his house becaus my DIL never wanted her. I kept her in my room for a couple of weeks with food & water and a litter box in my bathroom. She stayed under my bed and I had to basically jump onto my bed so she wouldn't attack my feet. She was HIS baby and he could do anything with her. She finally warmed up to me and my other son and I let her around our other 2 cats.
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Roni Stone 1 year ago
Yeah, I like to give my girl a special treat after she's been particularly obnoxious. He he he he...
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Sand Ers 1 year ago
My dog is the same. Goes and sits on the mat by the door at 3:00, and then looks hopeful every time I walk past. IMG_1563-6...8-jpeg.jpg 
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LuLuBelle 1 year ago
Not any of the eight I have, they all came free from the Cat Distribution System.
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Animal lover 1 year ago
has never had the collective tuxedo braincell. also for reference, all patterns of cat each have one collective braincell. ex, the orange braincell, the Siamese braincell, the tortie braincell, the calico braincell.
Animal lover 1 year ago
EDIT: the orange braincell is half a braincell sorry
Load More Replies... Brian Droste 1 year ago
Is she throwing up or is she getting hairballs caught in her throat/body and coughing them up? If that is the case, you need to brush her more.
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Wicked-Wheelchair-Woman 1 year ago
In my head I'm hearing Ozzy Osbourne shouting 'Sharon'!, but instead he's saying 'Susan'! (This may have been funnier in my head and should have been kept there)
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François Carré 1 year ago
Unless you take them in your arms to dance with you first.
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Dread Pirate Roberts 1 year ago
The response my cat gives me when I sing him theme songs about him: -_-
fan of phish 1 year ago
Every cat I’ve ever had in my life gets a personalized song. I can’t write music, so I steal a tune and make up my own words about them. Almost all of them would always come running (or purring louder if already on my lap) when I would sing their song.
Littlemiss 1 year ago
My son sings to the cats, he gets so excited he calls out I love you, be safe! That's what every single cat he sees gets told.
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Julia H 1 year ago
Same. Trying to regulate body temperature with one foot out 😁
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Kare Deter 1 year ago
I just realized I'm a cat. I have my pre-sleep nap on the couch, then I wake up and go to bed.
featherytoad 1 year ago
I've done that many times just so I don't feel like a turd because I didn't get out of bed all day.
Nicola Mawson 1 year ago
My one cat was talking in its sleep last night. Not the usual kind of chatty she uses with me, either
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whineygingercat 1 year ago
Not only will I PET the people hating cat, I'll get the cat to purr and follow me when I get up to leave.
detective miller's hat 1 year ago
I have been accused of being a witch because my friend's neighbourhood "totally feral, he won't come near anyone" cat came and sat on my lap while I was outside having a cig.
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G A 1 year ago
I went to my Aunties who had brought back a cat from her stables who wasn't doing well. I walked in and scooped her up and made a fuss of her. My Aunt and my Mum walked in, took a look and appeared shocked. Apparently she was feral and wasn't happy to be handled. Maybe I just caught her by surprise but she was quite happy to be cossetted.
Julia H 1 year ago
I scooped up a siamese mix kitten years ago. He was clearly sick. We nursed him back to health. He was the best kitty until cancer took him over the rainbow 15 years later. Miss you Miko
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Sometimes I guess there’s just something about you that an animal who hates everybody just falls head over heels for. It could be your voice, or the way you pet them, or the perfume you wear. But something about you makes them decide to put or add one human—-you—-to their list of people they like. I grew up with both cats and dogs, so am very comfortable around them, and pretty much know what they generally like and don’t like. I had a roommate for a couple years before I got married (no, the roommate was not my husband, but a woman who was a friend). She had a cat who hated everybody but her—-until I moved in. I didn’t do anything any differently than I normally do around animals, which is to be nice to them. But I didn’t specifically try to get Buffy the cat to like me. Buffy fell in love with me, and would even sleep on my bed at night if I left the door open enough for her to stick a paw in and open it. Even my roommate commented about how Buffy hated every other roommate she’d had until me. Buffy even hated my friend’s boyfriend (later husband), and they’d been dating for years by that time. Not the first time, and not the last, but one that really sticks out in my mind. It’s part of the reason I’m such an advocate for parents to let their kids be around animals—-of course, barring allergies and all—-so they learn the proper way to treat them, and hopefully will not grow up to abuse them or fear them or have such vitriolic hate for them. We share the space here, so let’s concentrate on peacefully coexisting, instead of propagating hate.
GPawesomeness 1 year ago
Conversely, cats seem to gravitate to people who hate cats. Like an "I dare you not to love me".
Kare Deter 1 year ago
I use this to my advantage - it keeps toxic people from invading my space. Step mother would always ask me to put the cat 'away' like he's an object or something. No, I won't.. this is his home and you're in his spot. hint: all spots are his spots! she didn't visit very often. hated cats but they loved her.
Load More Replies... Jenny Mason 1 year ago
My cats are very nervous. If you try to force affection on either of them, I will ask you not to. If you ignore my request, you will be asked to leave my house.
Fluffy Cat Sleeps 1 year ago
Ours doesn't mind people but she is very "don't touch me". We warn people and sometimes they go ahead and try. You might get a few pets in but eventually, if you're not paying attention to her signals, you're gonna get bitten or scratched.
Bored Trash Panda 1 year ago
I just tell people my cat is bipolar so she might be fine with pets one second then not the next. Most of the time she just walks away when she is done, but sometimes she bites. Never scratches or hisses though.
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DragonofMordor 1 year ago
I will sit on the floor and let the cat come to me. I will then hold out my hand for them to sniff and pet themselves. Then I know that I have the cat's approval to pet.
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Mimi La Souris 1 year ago
Caught between the front door and the protective glass door i would say
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Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ 1 year ago
I should NOT be laughing this hard. it's... not.... that.... hahaha... funny... heh.
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Upstaged75 1 year ago
We had one cat I called the Ice Cube Inspector. Any time someone opened the freezer she'd come running from wherever she was in the house. She was convinced the sound of the ice maker meant that there was some creature in there that needed to be caught. :)
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This is NOT ALLOWED! You are vulnerable to attack! I MUST be there to protect you!
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Nicola Roberts 1 year ago
haha I saw the photo and thought I need a white cat to compliment my two!
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Kare Deter 1 year ago (edited)
I'm finally ready for the CDS to find me again. Took 9 months to get over the loss of my sweet boi and I fully recognize that LCS (last cat standing) needs a snuggle buddy - a fluffy of his own. Every time I say this my hubby rolls his eyes and says "we'll never be done with cats will we?" duh. not ever. Tho I am getting older so I am looking for older cats who need a home instead of a kitten.
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Lily Langtry 1 year ago
I WISH my cats would work, just a couple of cute lazy freeloaders here...
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Yvonne Dauwalder Balsiger 1 year ago
Willing to join this cult, I could be the holy can-opener
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whineygingercat 1 year ago
You mean she didn't MAKE the afgan? At least I MADE the afgan my cat sleeps on. I made it out of yarn that had once been a scarf I made.
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FoxEcoLimaIndiaCharlieIndiAlfa 1 year ago
That's a pretty relaxed kitty, considering a motorcycle crew is driving by. Must be a street kitty.
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Apachebathmat 1 year ago
This look like my bed at 2am… after the fight to see who gets to sleep on my head
Mad CatMan 1 year ago
I have tried to teach back massage for my gremlins, but they only massage lower belly when my bladder is full...
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Bin Miggy 1 year ago
My old rescue (dog) could not lie down on his side because of how much time he spent in a cage with three other dogs. I massaged his back and eventually he could. AND.. he snored like a freight train in his basket. It made me so happy to know he was comfy and I would fall right asleep.
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Shark Lady 1 year ago
As if the cat doesn't know they are the reason their human has no money.
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Me. Just Me. 1 year ago
Your newfound stability is constant chaos. The only stability is now you know the cause.
Kare Deter 1 year ago
She was probably looking for a safe spot to acclimate from. Last time I brought home and set loose a new addition I searched all over and couldn't find her. Then I'm walking down the hall and hear a soft meow. She was perched on top of an open door.
Aussi Panda 1 year ago
Ours hid under the bed right near the wall. I thought she had gotten out somehow & drove around looking for her 🤣
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Raquel Mencke 1 year ago
WE DO KNOW! WE BOTH KNOW!! Clearly written by a dog person.
Load More Replies... Lowrider 56 1 year ago
When my cat starts meowing at me I'll say" what dya want? Show me" She takes me to cabinet where the cat treats are. Every single time. It's our morning routine.
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Upstaged75 1 year ago
I still have a busted up ankle from the time I tried to leap out of bed to run and put the towel down before my cat barfed on the living room rug. I still had to clean up puke anyway. Totally not worth it.
Kare Deter 1 year ago (edited)
I keep a supply of lightly used paper plates in strategic locations for just such an occurrence. I am well trained! I DO love that carpeting tho, will hide any stains well.
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Pernille 1 year ago
Always remember to cut the handles on paper bags. Yes I know that it makes them useless for carrying things in, but I have been reliably informed that that is not in fact their intended purpose.
Roni Stone 1 year ago
I learned this from the same kind of experience the OP describes here. Never want to go through that again. LOL
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Alecto76 1 year ago
One of my cats ran passed me with a plastic bag around her neck. My family thought it was hilarious. I caught her and she has blood around her bottom. She was strangling. Now I will not ever allow plastic bags or any bags with handles stay out. Either cut the handles or put them away. Anyone around my cats learns this really quickly.
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Ece Cenker 1 year ago
This is not your cat. Neither is the chewy box. (Seiously , humans, when are you gonna learn everything a cat can see belongs to the said cat?!
Carla Phillips 1 year ago
Chewy was running a really great promotion. Every order comes with a free cat!
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Beth Wheeler 1 year ago
Holy c**p that's a whole chicken, that's 1 strong cat to bring it back to your house. Now you have to get rid of it and disinfect everything
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Jane Jayne Jain Jeign Jein 1 year ago
Conversely, when I see someone stop to pet a cat on the street, I know they're good people.
Tabitha 1 year ago
Which is then confirmed or denied by the cat’s reaction to them. If they allow and enjoy the petting, they’re good people. It if the cat spits and uses the murder mittens, watch out. That’s a sure sign that person is up to no good in some part of their life.
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Kare Deter 1 year ago
I agree, I think it will interfere with eating/drinking properly and grooming. Forget what the internet people think tho, what does his vet think?
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Brian Droste 1 year ago
If you haven't already, I would take him to a vet and get his opinion.
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CF 1 year ago
I wish mine would ride in one of those! I have two boys that live to surprise land on my back/shoulder, whether for a ride around the apartment, a step up to a higher spot, or just to peer at what I'm doing. If claws are freshly trimmed, it's comfy but I have to help them not slip. If claws sharp it is miserable but I get the use of both arms to work.. dilemma.
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Melissa Marie 1 year ago
That unlocked a core memory from the 90s lol the Simpsons flapping along and singing that 😳 😁
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FoxEcoLimaIndiaCharlieIndiAlfa 1 year ago (edited)
Is it just me or does this kitty look like it does not have teeth or something?
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whineygingercat 1 year ago
Nah, mine just lay down and roll ALL OVER THEM to ensure I'm wearing as much of their fur as they are.
BookFanatic 1 year ago
We call that the "daily afurrmation" in our house.
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MirohLoome (he/she/they) 1 year ago
no but whered you get the stack of cash give me your sources
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Jane Jayne Jain Jeign Jein 1 year ago
Especially in summer when they don't need you. (If you haven't heard the song "Woody" by Hayden you're missing out on a beautiful ode to his cat)
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Ty Stratton-Quirk 1 year ago
Clearly, you've never met my cat; I love her, but she never shuts up.
Shark Lady 1 year ago
I wish! One of mine never shuts up, she's even started quietly miaowing in her sleep.
Roni Stone 1 year ago
Mine's in the middle. She has definite "calls" that she uses daily, but she saves her most talkative moments for playing with her stuffed bear.
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Brian Droste 1 year ago
Where is this Motel 6 at and what room number is it? I will rent this room for 2 or 3 nights.
Samsquatch & Monko 1 year ago
My cat bean and his siblings were rescued after someone abandoned them on a motel 6 stairway 💀
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TuesdayDangerGirl 1 year ago
Oh. Well ... I researched this so I could post 'after' pix. Crumbs lost 7lbs in several weeks before unfortunately succumbing to extensive tumors that were hidden beneath the layers of flab. Sorry guys to be the bearer of bad news. FWIW, he was well cared for during his time at fat camp.
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Traveling Lady Railfan 1 year ago
This was a particularly good collection! I find a lot of the times the first dozen or so are good and after that they're less funny. I'm sitting here surrounded by three cats, (stuck in the chair, can't get up, you know, can't disturb them) looking at these, and chuckling.
CF 1 year ago
Same here on all points! Good collection, less repeats than usual. One cat on my hips who has forced me to recline, one on my lap and one on my feet! Two spares somewhere else in the apartment.
Load More Replies... Carla Phillips 1 year ago
Our ginger boy passed away a few months ago. A couple months or so ago, a neighborhood stray started coming to see me when I'd sit on my porch. She would sit on my chest, make biscuits, and try to nurse on my shirt. I wanted to bring her in, but my husband didn't want to get attached to another cat. About 3 weeks ago, she stopped coming around and stopped coming if I called her. I'm trying to convince myself someone took her in, but I'm afraid something happened to her
The Starsong Princess 1 year ago
My indoor cat opened the sliding screen door of my Juliet balcony and went out on the roof in the middle of the night. I woke up to an open door and a missing cat. He came strolling back after about 45 minutes. He had a fine old time, I was a wreck. Now I have cat proof locks on my screen doors. But I still call him a good boy.
Traveling Lady Railfan 1 year ago
This was a particularly good collection! I find a lot of the times the first dozen or so are good and after that they're less funny. I'm sitting here surrounded by three cats, (stuck in the chair, can't get up, you know, can't disturb them) looking at these, and chuckling.
CF 1 year ago
Same here on all points! Good collection, less repeats than usual. One cat on my hips who has forced me to recline, one on my lap and one on my feet! Two spares somewhere else in the apartment.
Load More Replies... Carla Phillips 1 year ago
Our ginger boy passed away a few months ago. A couple months or so ago, a neighborhood stray started coming to see me when I'd sit on my porch. She would sit on my chest, make biscuits, and try to nurse on my shirt. I wanted to bring her in, but my husband didn't want to get attached to another cat. About 3 weeks ago, she stopped coming around and stopped coming if I called her. I'm trying to convince myself someone took her in, but I'm afraid something happened to her
The Starsong Princess 1 year ago
My indoor cat opened the sliding screen door of my Juliet balcony and went out on the roof in the middle of the night. I woke up to an open door and a missing cat. He came strolling back after about 45 minutes. He had a fine old time, I was a wreck. Now I have cat proof locks on my screen doors. But I still call him a good boy.
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