This Online Group Exists To Show All The Hilariously Adorable Ways Kitties Can Get “Cat Trapped” And Here Are 40 Of Their Newest Catches
Ah, cats. The neverending source for internet memes and entertainment for their owners. The adorable critters never cease to amaze humans with their behavior, especially when it comes to making themselves comfortable in the most random of places. Whether it’s a box, a sink, or a spot way more unexpected than that, they often leave their owners with no other choice but to document them curled up in places around the house.
That’s why the gallery of arguably every cat owner is typically filled with ‘If I fits, I sits’ kind of moments and other gems depicting life with a feline. An abundance of such adorable pictures can be found on ‘The Cat Trap Is Working’ subreddit. Owners establish “traps” the kitties can’t resist—everyone knows that no box is left unoccupied when there’s a cat around—and watch them fall for the set up. We have gathered some of their best examples of cats being “trapped”, which you will find on the list below. Scroll down and enjoy the images of these derpy lovable creatures.
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Prison Overcrowding Is Ridiculous
He Used The Full Power Of His One Brain Cell To Sit In The Special Box
Been Working On A Puzzle And Just Finished The Border…. Guess It Also Functions As A Cat Trap 🤷🏼♂️
Cats are known for doing all sorts of odd things, one of the main ones of which is chilling in random places. They can be spotted everywhere, from backpacks to cupboards, but for some of them, there is nothing more appealing than an empty box. It makes a lot of people wonder what is so special about that piece of cardboard that they just can’t leave behind.
Well, according to Live Science, being somewhat trapped feels comforting to our feline friends. They cram their little bodies into enclosed spaces as the walls provide cover, which makes them feel safe. Research has shown that they find boxes especially comforting when they’re stressed; however, that in no way means that they would enjoy one any less when they are just fine.
The Power Of The Sun
Mochi Loves To Trap Herself In The Wastebin And Will Happily Stay Put
Live Science also suggested that cats’ love for boxes is likely related to the instinct of ambushing their prey, whether it’s a mouse—a real or a toy one—or their beloved human. Anyone with a cat at home must have seen their critter just about ready to launch at whatever it is that they’re hunting. Using a box or a similar container allows them to hide from the prey until they’re ready for the sudden attack.
Back Off Sharon! This Is Gary's Cat Trap!
Hmmm, It Appears That Rectangular Traps Lure Standard Issue Cats, And Square Traps Lure Tuxedos! You're Welcome! :d
Appropriately Labeled Trap
Research into illusory contour susceptibility in domestic cats revealed that the box doesn’t even have to be real to be appealing to them. An experiment on felines’ visual cognition and perception of borders showed that they would rather sit in a square marked on the floor instead of anywhere else on the same flooring. That proves that cats find “boxes” equally fascinating even if they’re two-dimensional.
I Bought Some Snacks And I Found This
Kitty, This Is Not A Good Idea
Caught A Floof Using Only A Standard Clothes Hanger
Their love for boxes and outlines is likely the reason their owners can trick their cats and “trap” them this easily. A few of the pictures on this list show that for some cats, even the reflection of sunshine in the shape of a square has a strong enough draw. Not to mention all sorts of bags and crates. All of them seem to be good enough to start the operation ‘if I fits, I sits’.
There's No Keeping This One Off The Counter So We Placed A Decoy Box To Lure Him In
16 Weeks Old And Trapped Already!
The Face Says It All
Sitting in random places is far from the only peculiar thing cats do. People who have ever owned one have likely been presented with a “gift” from their beloved pet at one point or another. Whether it’s something that’s alive and still moving (a mouse, for instance) or a less lively object brought from outside, cats often bring whatever it is they find on their adventures. You might find it disgusting, but in reality, it’s a sign of love and affection; it’s them sharing their prize with the rest of the pack, which, in the case of domesticated cats, are their owners.
Box-Ception
Missy's Very Favorite Box
Caught A Void In About 5 Minutes!
Great Pet Care revealed that pets view us as family—as one of their own—which is why they share things with us, whether it’s the prey itself or knowledge of how to hunt it. That is another reason they often bring dead animals to us, as in their minds, they’re teaching us skills necessary for survival. It can also be their way of storing the “food” for later consumption.
Please Do Not
I'm Out Of Ideas
New Year’s Eve Party In A Box
Great Pet Care emphasized that hunting is a natural instinct, which, even if to a smaller extent, is present in domesticated cats as well. However, they are usually leading a Garfield-like lifestyle and don’t really need to worry about hunting down their dinner, while a wild feline typically hunts 10 to 20 times a day.
Trap Queen
Where Does The Rest Of My 18lb Maine Coone Fit In This Box???
Opened A Drawer... Guess I Can Never Shut It Again!
Kneading is another example of typical cat behavior, that might catch someone who’s never owned a feline quite off guard. They might be thinking that the kitty’s there for cuddles, when all of the sudden, the little animal starts working those paws and kneading the person as if they were a lump of cookie dough.
According to the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), kneading is also an instinctive trait. One of the possible explanations for it is the fact that kittens would develop the habit of kneading while nursing, which would continue into adulthood.
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Other possible explanations when it comes to kneading, according to AAHA, are conveying comfort, creating a place for rest, or marking their territory. The latter is done with the help of scent glands in the critter’s paws, which they also often use to mark their territory on, you guessed it right, cardboard boxes.
Coat Was On The Floor For Less Than A Minute
Trapped?! Moi? You Must Mousetaken!
Chairs/Stools Work As A Combo Trap & Jail
There's An Obstacle On The Green
Poe Tato Enjoying The Crinkley Cat Trap On The Stairs
Do Heating Pads Count?
I can't even plug in the heating pad without the cat suddenly popping up in the room like "did I hear a heating pad being plugged in?" :)
Cat In A Basket
Raspberry Ripple Couldn't Resist The Box
Laundry Baskets Are The Greatest Cat Trap!
I Think My Cat Is Broken. Must He The Mysterious Workings Of The Sink Trap
My Cats Upgraded Their Traps Since We Got A Baby, The Usual Traps Remain Empty
Two Cats One Box
Pretty Effective Trap
She Prefers The Box To The Sword
A Simple Trap For A Simple Cat
It Never Fails
Textbook Trapping I Found From 2016. My Old Man Isaac Could Never Resist
Decoy Keyboard Trap Is Working!
And Here I Was Thinking I’d Finished The Laundry…
I Told My Wife There Was No Point Buying An Expensive Trap
Ruby Truly Believes She's A Pan Of Brownies
The Most Effective Trap. Got Them All At Once
Walked Into The Bathroom To This
Mommy Cat Hunting Tiny Screw Driver
Ever since the collapse of human society, life had been hard for Esmerelda. She had resorted to hunting tools to feed her kittens. While she herself had difficulty consuming these metal objects, her kittens, altered by the radioactivity left behind by humanity's fall, loved them. Luckily, Esmerelda had happened upon this baby screwdriver all by itself, the rest of its herd nowhere to be found. But she would have to act quickly before its notoriously protective mother returned...
Pookie Fell For The Trap
Attempted To Start Organizing My Desk… It Is No Longer **my** Desk
Professional Portrait Trap
Tiny Warm Trap Catches Two
I Was Hoping This Toy Would Be A Hit But, All He Does Is This
Caught This One While Putting Away Decorations A While Back
This Is Ms. Ni’s Favorite Bag. I Removed The Handle From Her Neck, Only To Come Back And Find She’s Stuck Her Head There Again. Double Cat Trap!
Khajiit Has Wares
Got Him!
Just The Right Size
A Blanket Can Be An Excellent Trap. They Said We Look Alike. Lol. I Don’t See It
Best Way To Catch A Cat: Put Your Freshly Dry Cleaned Clothes Down. Guaranteed Catch Within 30 Seconds!
I'm Sorry, It's The Only Size We Have In Stock
Trapped Then Nap
Cat-Trappuccino - Compliments Of Starbucks
Little Boy Got Caught
Meet Cricket, My Family’s 19 Year Old Cat! Parents Went Into The Basement To Wrap Gifts And Sent This Pic In The Family Chat
I'm Not Sure What's Going On Here But I'm Fairly Certain Fizzgig Is Breaking The Laws Of Physics
Well, Close
Caught Some Big Game In This Small Trap
I Can’t Believe He’s Actually Using The Box I Bought Him!
He Likes To Sit On The Laundry Basket, As Soon As I Open The Bathroom Door 😂 100% Effective Cattrap!
He Doesn’t Know Why He Sat In The Box Either…
Astrid, I Just Want To Draw
I’d Really Prefer He Didn’t Get Trapped In My Clean Pot
Alfons And Bertil Is Trapped In My Pants…
My daughter just named them "Butt and Pants". Sorry, you must now change their names. 🤦🏻♀️
Not Sure If Charlie Is Trapped Or Is The Trap
Cat, Prepared Fresh Everyday
We Caught An Orange One
Shoe???
Idk why this post is here, I don't see any cats, just a row of shoes
The Surest Trap For This Calico Is Making The Bed
My cat waits until I get up to go to the bathroom and then she jumps into my warm spot. She refuses to move so I get in the other side and get cold! I'm very well trained.
Cecil Is The Most Interesting Cat Alive
Coming Over From R/Quilting To Show Boris Demonstrating The Quilted Cat Coaster
The Cat Trap Is… Not Working?
Magnus Thinks He's Laundry
Got Myself A Real Cutie
Got A New Office Chair. Trap Worked Within Seconds Of Emptying The Box
Got A Cuffing Spot, Some Coffee. Time For Animal Crossing…….never Mind
Catception
What Trap!? I Sits Because I Fits
Trapped The Deaf Boss And His Minions
“Im In A Box!”
Finnegan Perfectly Trapped By My Expensive And Fragile E-Ink Tablet
I Don't Think He Realizes He's Just One Turn Of A Faucet Handle Away From A Big Surprise
This Is Bingus. He's My Sister's Housemate's Cat
On Top Of My Xbox Is Her Favorite Spot In The House
We Only Leave One Radiator On Before Exiting The House. This Is What We Always Return Home To
Trapped By Laundry!
Beauty In A Box 📦
Some Handsome Boy In My Dad’s Garage
Cat Acquired Now Angrily Staring Down Birds
All According To Plan
I Left My New Jeans Out While I Went Out, Came Back To This Trap Situation
Works Every Time
I Made Him A Bed Out Of Recycled Material. It's Working
We Were Surprised That Cleffa Wasn’t Trying To Join Our Thanksgiving Feast—turns Out It’s Because My Sister Trapped Him!
I Was Looking For Him Everywhere. I Didn’t Even Know I Had That Trap Out
IKEA Bagged A Lilli
Snorkels Has Been Contained (And Given Pets)
I love the cat content on BP, it always makes my day a little brighter when I see lists like this one.
My tuxedo kitten Chadwick loves to run out of my room when I open my door. Fortunately, he's easy to catch: Put some kibble in his bowl and rattle it around, and he comes rushing back in.
I feel so cheated. We have two lovely cats. Neither one of them is remotely interested in boxes.
I feel your pain. One of mine used to like boxes, but now doesn’t care unless I put her in, in which case she will sit for about a minute and then promptly leave.
Load More Replies...I haven't been able to sit in a box for yrs. So rude these traps would work on me if I was small enough
I love the cat content on BP, it always makes my day a little brighter when I see lists like this one.
My tuxedo kitten Chadwick loves to run out of my room when I open my door. Fortunately, he's easy to catch: Put some kibble in his bowl and rattle it around, and he comes rushing back in.
I feel so cheated. We have two lovely cats. Neither one of them is remotely interested in boxes.
I feel your pain. One of mine used to like boxes, but now doesn’t care unless I put her in, in which case she will sit for about a minute and then promptly leave.
Load More Replies...I haven't been able to sit in a box for yrs. So rude these traps would work on me if I was small enough