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Some people who are stuck at home during the coronavirus quarantine are trying to kill time by solving puzzles. But with thousands of pieces and all the trippy, hypnotic patterns, they aren't easy to complete. Luckily, cats are always there to help.

If you accidentally lay a sheet on the puzzle and it can no longer breathe, relax, the kitty will tear it apart. Or have you been struggling with the darn thing for hours and can't stand to look at it any longer? No problem, the furball will knock it to the ground once it spots your frustration.

Bored Panda has compiled a list of pictures that show just how determined cats can be if they decide to give their owners a paw, and, judging from the entries, it's clear they won't rest until they get their way. Continue scrolling and check them out!

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My Cat, Deeply Asleep With The Last Piece Of A Jigsaw Puzzle. We've Been Searching For It For 10 Minutes

My Cat, Deeply Asleep With The Last Piece Of A Jigsaw Puzzle. We've Been Searching For It For 10 Minutes

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Well, I Tried
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This cat clearly stole the piece and then accidentally fell asleep, forgetting all about his evil plan

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However, if you really want to work on the puzzle and your pet just doesn't let you, it might be because you aren't giving it enough attention. "Boredom and excess energy are two common reasons for undesirable behavior in pets," Pamela Reid, PhD, CAAB, Vice President of The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Behavioral Sciences Team, told Bored Panda in a statement. "While families are busy working and learning from home, it's important for cats (and dogs) to do the same! In addition to physical exercise, there are many fun and free ways to give [them] a mental workout from the comfort of your house."

#2

Oh, You Wanted To Start A Puzzle? I Don't Think So

Oh, You Wanted To Start A Puzzle? I Don't Think So

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First, consider offering your cat's meals or treats out of food puzzle toys. Next, provide objects for them to explore, such as cardboard boxes, paper shopping bags (with the handles cut off), bottle caps, packing paper, and toys that encourage them to investigate various openings with their paws.

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"[Also, consider] training your cat to learn useful behaviors and fun tricks, like 'sit', 'come', hand target, 'shake' and fetch," Reid added.

Moreover, you can position bird and squirrel feeders outside windows where your cat can easily observe animals coming and going throughout the day or even try playing videos of birds and squirrels on your TV, computer or phone!

#3

We Tried To Kitten Proof The Puzzle, But She's Tenacious

We Tried To Kitten Proof The Puzzle, But She's Tenacious

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#5

So I Was Going To Work On My Puzzle

So I Was Going To Work On My Puzzle

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#9

My Niece's Cat Lucy "Helping" Her With Her Puzzle. Almost A Year Old, She Is The Cutest Little Stinker

My Niece's Cat Lucy "Helping" Her With Her Puzzle. Almost A Year Old, She Is The Cutest Little Stinker

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#10

Left My Office Door Open For One Minute And I Hear A Crash

Left My Office Door Open For One Minute And I Hear A Crash

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#11

Why I Lock Him Out Of The Room When Doing A Puzzle: Exhibit A

Why I Lock Him Out Of The Room When Doing A Puzzle: Exhibit A

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#12

"So Try And Finish Your Puzzle Now Peasant"

"So Try And Finish Your Puzzle Now Peasant"

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#13

When You Simply Must Get Underneath The Puzzle

When You Simply Must Get Underneath The Puzzle

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#14

Ugh, Such A Cathole

Ugh, Such A Cathole

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Bill
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At this point my little "angel" would start kicking his back legs sending pieces flying.

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#15

Lots Of Puzzles Happening At Our House! Toby Has Discovered He Likes Doing Them Too

Lots Of Puzzles Happening At Our House! Toby Has Discovered He Likes Doing Them Too

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Kate S
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know right WHERE that piece goes ! On the floor. Watch we stick the landing

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#16

That's My Table Hooman

That's My Table Hooman

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#17

Snowy - Destroyer Of Worlds

Snowy - Destroyer Of Worlds

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Bill
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can find your missing piece in a couple days...in the litterbox

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#18

Today We Did A Puzzle

Today We Did A Puzzle

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#19

Say Hi To Betts! And Goodbye To The 1000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle I Had Almost Completed

Say Hi To Betts! And Goodbye To The 1000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle I Had Almost Completed

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#20

How Dare We Try To Do A Puzzle In Her Throne Room

How Dare We Try To Do A Puzzle In Her Throne Room

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Suzanne Clark
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And you know that if you ever get it put together again, there will be that one missing piece you never find.

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#22

The Reason Why It Takes Us Forever To Finish A Puzzle

The Reason Why It Takes Us Forever To Finish A Puzzle

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#23

I Was 5 Puzzle Pieces Away When Disaster, Or Should I Say Momo, Struck

I Was 5 Puzzle Pieces Away When Disaster, Or Should I Say Momo, Struck

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#24

First Attempt Of At A Puzzle With Two Cats

First Attempt Of At A Puzzle With Two Cats

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A Lazy Spider
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why solve a puzzle when you can try to solve the mystery that is your cat

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#27

I’m Not Good At Puzzles, But I Got Obsessed With This Beautiful Puzzle Over The Break. This Morning, I Woke Up To My Cats’ Destruction

I’m Not Good At Puzzles, But I Got Obsessed With This Beautiful Puzzle Over The Break. This Morning, I Woke Up To My Cats’ Destruction

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#28

Thessaly Is Puzzle Now

Thessaly Is Puzzle Now

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#30

Bad Kitty! He Is Obsessed With Ruining Our Puzzle

Bad Kitty! He Is Obsessed With Ruining Our Puzzle

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#31

Puzzle Interrupted By Cuteness. Please Hold

Puzzle Interrupted By Cuteness. Please Hold

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#32

"I'll Help You With This Puzzle Noooo Praablem"

"I'll Help You With This Puzzle Noooo Praablem"

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#34

My Cat Threw Up On The Puzzle I've Been Working On

My Cat Threw Up On The Puzzle I've Been Working On

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#35

Just Trying To Do A Puzzle But Someone Demands Attention

Just Trying To Do A Puzzle But Someone Demands Attention

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#36

Helping Grandpa With His Puzzle

Helping Grandpa With His Puzzle

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#37

Lately, All My Attention Has Been On This Puzzle And I Came Home To This

Lately, All My Attention Has Been On This Puzzle And I Came Home To This

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#38

Don’t Touch My Puzzle!

Don’t Touch My Puzzle!

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#39

Guilty

Guilty

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#40

Don't Worry Mom, I Got This

Don't Worry Mom, I Got This

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#41

You Shall Not Puzzle Peon. Do Not Resist The Floof

You Shall Not Puzzle Peon. Do Not Resist The Floof

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#42

When The Criminal Returns To The Scene Of The Crime... The Note From My Wife Sums It Up

When The Criminal Returns To The Scene Of The Crime... The Note From My Wife Sums It Up

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#43

“Oh, Is This Table Where You Do Your Puzzles? That’s Funny, This Table Is Where I Do My Sits”

“Oh, Is This Table Where You Do Your Puzzles? That’s Funny, This Table Is Where I Do My Sits”

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#44

Do I Give Up Puzzles, Or Cats??? I Left It Uncovered For A Few Minutes To Make Dinner

Do I Give Up Puzzles, Or Cats??? I Left It Uncovered For A Few Minutes To Make Dinner

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Anna roberts
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mom's cat was very good about puzzles, would sit there and watch her work them, never touched them, well except at night when she would knock 2 or 3 pieces off the table, every single puzzle. Kids and I spent so much time finding those couple of pieces, she never would even give us a clue where to look. lol

#45

Puzzle Warlord

Puzzle Warlord

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#46

I’m Doing A Puzzle Made Out Of Foam. My Cat Thinks The Pieces Are Delicious

I’m Doing A Puzzle Made Out Of Foam. My Cat Thinks The Pieces Are Delicious

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Sharon Hyatt
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In that case you might as well quit now....and avoid the heartbreak of completion with ONE piece missing . . . . .

#47

Puzzles Have Gotten Dangerous. Xena Now Attacks Hands Working On Puzzles And The Pieces Themselves, Resulting In Broken Pieces And Several Injuries

Puzzles Have Gotten Dangerous. Xena Now Attacks Hands Working On Puzzles And The Pieces Themselves, Resulting In Broken Pieces And Several Injuries

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#48

My Cat Trying To Help

My Cat Trying To Help

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#49

Cat Solving A Puzzle

Cat Solving A Puzzle

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#50

He's Slowly Pushing It All Off The Table, While Pretending To Sleep

He's Slowly Pushing It All Off The Table, While Pretending To Sleep

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#51

Every Time We Do A Puzzle Or Play A Board Game, Babou Must Sit On It

Every Time We Do A Puzzle Or Play A Board Game, Babou Must Sit On It

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#52

Yah, I Ate Them, What’s Your Point

Yah, I Ate Them, What’s Your Point

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#53

Cat vs. Jigsaw

Cat vs. Jigsaw

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#54

My Cat Isn't Very Helpful With Puzzles I Guess

My Cat Isn't Very Helpful With Puzzles I Guess

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#55

She Has ~850 Sq Feet Of Floor Space And Opts To Sit Atop My Puzzle. Finished A Few Hours Later And 3 Pieces Were Missing

She Has ~850 Sq Feet Of Floor Space And Opts To Sit Atop My Puzzle. Finished A Few Hours Later And 3 Pieces Were Missing

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#56

Not Only Does She Knock Half My Puzzle Off The Table Every Night, But She's Also Chewed A Couple Pieces, Bit The Box And Tore The Picture

Not Only Does She Knock Half My Puzzle Off The Table Every Night, But She's Also Chewed A Couple Pieces, Bit The Box And Tore The Picture

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#57

No Wonder Some Pieces Are Missing

No Wonder Some Pieces Are Missing

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#60

Puzzle Cat

Puzzle Cat

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#61

Try Finishing The Puzzle Now Hooman

Try Finishing The Puzzle Now Hooman

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#62

I Help With Puzzle

I Help With Puzzle

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#63

We Have Been Working On This For The Last 3 Nights And We Were Probably About 1 Maybe 2 Sessions Away From Finishing It

We Have Been Working On This For The Last 3 Nights And We Were Probably About 1 Maybe 2 Sessions Away From Finishing It

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#64

He Couldn't Help Himself

He Couldn't Help Himself

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Of course not.... any that even resembles the shape of a box is fair game for sitting in . . . . . . .

#65

Sansa Ended Up Destroying The Puzzles And Stole The Iron Throne

Sansa Ended Up Destroying The Puzzles And Stole The Iron Throne

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#66

Mum's Finished The Cats And Wool Jigsaw! I Was A Massive Help Obviously

Mum's Finished The Cats And Wool Jigsaw! I Was A Massive Help Obviously

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#67

I Just Want To Sit Here

I Just Want To Sit Here

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#68

He Said, “Puzzle Time Is Over”

He Said, “Puzzle Time Is Over”

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#69

My Cat Decided I Needed A Break From My Puzzle

My Cat Decided I Needed A Break From My Puzzle

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#70

Apparently Even A Finished Puzzle Isn't Safe From Cats

Apparently Even A Finished Puzzle Isn't Safe From Cats

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#71

Professional Puzzle Assembler Supervisor

Professional Puzzle Assembler Supervisor

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#72

My Boyfriend Got Me A Puzzle Of My Cat For Valentine’s Day. I Think She Likes It

My Boyfriend Got Me A Puzzle Of My Cat For Valentine’s Day. I Think She Likes It

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#74

No, No. You’re Right. That Is The Perfect Place To Take A Nap

No, No. You’re Right. That Is The Perfect Place To Take A Nap

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#75

Me: Might Spend My Lockdown Doing A Puzzle. My Cat: No

Me: Might Spend My Lockdown Doing A Puzzle. My Cat: No

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#76

Puzzle Cat Polly

Puzzle Cat Polly

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#77

First Puzzle Of The Quarantine

First Puzzle Of The Quarantine

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#78

I Don't Give A Damn About Your Puzzle Lady

I Don't Give A Damn About Your Puzzle Lady

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#79

That Moment When You Spot The One You've Been Looking For

That Moment When You Spot The One You've Been Looking For

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#80

Kittens And Puzzling - Why Bother?

Kittens And Puzzling - Why Bother?

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#81

So Here Is My Cat Destroying My Puzzle

So Here Is My Cat Destroying My Puzzle

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#82

Link Needed A Belly Rub In The Middle Of Our Puzzle

Link Needed A Belly Rub In The Middle Of Our Puzzle

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#83

Wife Working On Puzzle, Gets Up To Get A Drink. She Gets Back And...

Wife Working On Puzzle, Gets Up To Get A Drink. She Gets Back And...

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#85

Saturday. 6 AM. Perfect Time To Learn How To Make A Puzzle

Saturday. 6 AM. Perfect Time To Learn How To Make A Puzzle

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#86

My Puzzle Helpers Are All Away This Week At Camp. This Big Fatty-Bo-Batty Helped Me With An Orange Cat Puzzle

My Puzzle Helpers Are All Away This Week At Camp. This Big Fatty-Bo-Batty Helped Me With An Orange Cat Puzzle

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#87

Sometimes I Really Hate My Cats

Sometimes I Really Hate My Cats

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Sharon Hyatt
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't like your choice of words..... you're exasperated but don't ever say something like that....it's not their fault you are cluttering the table for no good reason, right ?

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#88

Every Time I Work On The Puzzle He Gives Me This Look

Every Time I Work On The Puzzle He Gives Me This Look

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#89

Never Going To Finish The Puzzle

Never Going To Finish The Puzzle

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