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Even healthy, happy cats can be unpredictable and idiosyncratic in many ways. One moment your beloved feline is chilling and purring on your lap, the next it's stealing your neighbors' belongings.

But don't just take my word for it. There's a whole subreddit dedicated to the surprisingly funny ways of these creatures, proving just how random and adventurous they can be.

It's called 'What's Wrong With Your Cat?' and the online community has 583,000 members who are constantly sharing moments from their pet's "malfunctions."

Continue scrolling to check out the latest ones, and for older (but equally good) subreddit content, fire up our previous publications on it here, here, and here.

Also, don't miss the talk we had with Lucy Hoile, a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviorist (CCAB) who specializes in cats! You can find it spread out between the pictures.

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Whenever We Turn A Fan Or Air Filter On Our Little Girl Goes And Sits Right In Front Of It And Makes Her ‘Fan Face’

Whenever We Turn A Fan Or Air Filter On Our Little Girl Goes And Sits Right In Front Of It And Makes Her ‘Fan Face’

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#2

My Cat Staring At A Piece Of Rice

My Cat Staring At A Piece Of Rice

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Feline behaviorist Lucy Hoile, who runs an awesome Facebook page where she shares funny and informative cat-related content, said that whether we like it or not, our furry companions probably think we're just as random as we make them out to be.

"Changes in human lifestyles that seem normal to us (such as moving into a different house or a partner moving in) can completely unsettle a cat," Hoile told Bored Panda.

"They appreciate a predictable routine and fit their activities in around us, often waking up with us in the morning or when we come home from work."

#3

Cosmo (Office Cat). Spent Days Only In The Sink. Took Him To The Vet. Vet Said He's In The Sink Constantly "Because He's A Cat"

Cosmo (Office Cat). Spent Days Only In The Sink. Took Him To The Vet. Vet Said He's In The Sink Constantly "Because He's A Cat"

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#4

I Don’t Even Know What To Say

I Don’t Even Know What To Say

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#5

My Cat Likes To Sleep In A Perfectly Straight Line

My Cat Likes To Sleep In A Perfectly Straight Line

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Some say that the differences between humans and cats is what always keeps us apart, claiming that since these animals evolved as solitary hunters with little need for reading social cues, especially those for behavior modification, they are hard to train. While there might be truth to these words, Hoile thinks that cats can be trained just as easily as dogs (or any other animal), just with a few additional considerations.

"Training with rewards is most effective with cats, they will rarely do something for nothing! The tricky part is finding something motivating enough to use as the reward; it's got to be worth it!" she explained.

"Smelly food usually works well e.g. small amounts of chicken or tuna. Training sessions should be short, as they can lose interest quickly and sessions should be split into small, easily achievable steps."

#6

More Food !!!

More Food !!!

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#7

90 Degree Kitty

90 Degree Kitty

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#8

Cat So Lazy A Spider Built A Web Between Her Ears

Cat So Lazy A Spider Built A Web Between Her Ears

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#9

If I Fits... Aw, S**ts

If I Fits... Aw, S**ts

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Also, you have to remember that every kitty is different. And we still don't have a complete explanation as to why. But we're getting there! For example, a new study by researchers at Azabu University in Japan suggests that cats' gut microbiomes and hormones like cortisol, oxytocin and testosterone may explain why some felines get along well with others and why some are more aloof.

The scientists split 15 shelter cats into groups, placing five random cats in three 13-by-25-foot rooms for two weeks. During this period, they used video cameras to observe the cats' behavior, and they collected urine and feces to measure hormones and microbial species present.

#10

He’s Just Standing There… Menacingly

He’s Just Standing There… Menacingly

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#11

Every Single Day I Think I Can’t Possibly Get A Funnier Picture Of Her. Every Single Day She Proves Me Wrong

Every Single Day I Think I Can’t Possibly Get A Funnier Picture Of Her. Every Single Day She Proves Me Wrong

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#12

Sometimes My Lips Get Stuck On My Teefs

Sometimes My Lips Get Stuck On My Teefs

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#13

Not Only Did He Steal The Vet’s Chair, He Had To Make A Face As Well

Not Only Did He Steal The Vet’s Chair, He Had To Make A Face As Well

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They found that cats who had higher cortisol and testosterone concentrations exhibited fewer social behaviors like grooming, sharing food or sniffing, while those with lower amounts of cortisol and testosterone were more social.

Additionally, cats with similar microbiomes had more frequent contact with each other, and those with higher testosterone levels were more likely to try to escape.

#14

He Threw His Socks On The Floor Again

He Threw His Socks On The Floor Again

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#15

She’s A Scarf

She’s A Scarf

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#16

Am Cat. But Sometimes Wonder… Why Am Cat?

Am Cat. But Sometimes Wonder… Why Am Cat?

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#17

Searched The Whole House For Her, Found This

Searched The Whole House For Her, Found This

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However, because the cats were of different or unknown ages and backgrounds, "we do not consider our results to be applicable to all cat groups," Hikari Koyasu, lead author from Azabu University, told Inverse.

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Future research should look into how factors like growing up as juveniles and changes in environmental conditions affect social behaviors. And though the study showed correlations between hormones and behaviors, correlation doesn't always mean causation. The authors of the study highlighted that research conducted over a longer period of time may be required to provide "more comprehensive information."

#18

I Feel Like I Interrupted Something

I Feel Like I Interrupted Something

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#19

No One Taught Her How To Use The Chair

No One Taught Her How To Use The Chair

Brozo08 Report

#20

Instant Regret

Instant Regret

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#21

Chestnuts Roasting Over An Open Fire

Chestnuts Roasting Over An Open Fire

Gimblejay Report

Sometimes, however, there really can be something wrong with your cat. Like when it's so darn hot! So we have to do our best to protect them and ensure a comfortable environment all year long.

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"Provide plenty of fresh water in several different ways to encourage drinking and keep them hydrated," feline behaviorist Lucy Hoile suggested. "Some like flowing water, others prefer drinking from shallow dishes or tall glasses."

#22

Fred Having An Existential Crisis

Fred Having An Existential Crisis

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#23

He Yells At Grass Before He Eats It

He Yells At Grass Before He Eats It

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#24

GF's Cat Is Having Some... Thoughts?

GF's Cat Is Having Some... Thoughts?

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#25

She Found The Catnip Plant, Ate Dirt And Didn‘T Stop There

She Found The Catnip Plant, Ate Dirt And Didn‘T Stop There

EstaLisa Report

"For cats with outside access, plenty of shady areas help them keep out of the hot sun. Inside, provide objects to keep them cool such as ice cubes in a tray for them to bat or lick and cooling mats for them to sleep on," Hoile continued.

"For long-haired cats, keep on top of grooming and apply pet-safe sunblock to the ears of cats with paler coats."

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They will definitely find a way to thank their human servant!

#26

He Got Long Leggies

He Got Long Leggies

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#27

The Line To Bathroom Is Long

The Line To Bathroom Is Long

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#28

An Interesting Pair

An Interesting Pair

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#29

Cat Is Rebooting

Cat Is Rebooting

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#30

Some Heads Are Gonna Roll

Some Heads Are Gonna Roll

TheBrilliantDiscover Report

#31

He Likes To Huff The Wrapper From My Mint Chocolate Candy (There Is No Actual Chocolate Left In There, He Just Likes Anything That Smells Like Mint)

He Likes To Huff The Wrapper From My Mint Chocolate Candy (There Is No Actual Chocolate Left In There, He Just Likes Anything That Smells Like Mint)

paintingcatlady Report

#32

You Tell Me

You Tell Me

InternalEssayz Report

#33

I'm Not Sure If I Got A Kitten Or A Demon

I'm Not Sure If I Got A Kitten Or A Demon

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#34

Always Wanted To Post This Here. One Night When She Forgot That She Have A Neck!

Always Wanted To Post This Here. One Night When She Forgot That She Have A Neck!

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#35

Imagine Trying To Poop In Peace And You Look Down To See This

Imagine Trying To Poop In Peace And You Look Down To See This

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#36

He Likes To Lay On Legos

He Likes To Lay On Legos

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#37

Enemy Tail Detected

Enemy Tail Detected

Promist Report

#38

Sometimes She Just Looks Lost

Sometimes She Just Looks Lost

Ifette Report

#39

*casually Sleeps For Hours Like This*

*casually Sleeps For Hours Like This*

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#40

I Let Her Smell An Oreo

I Let Her Smell An Oreo

Deep_Delivery_6447 Report

#41

She Sleeps Like This To Keep Her Nose Warm

She Sleeps Like This To Keep Her Nose Warm

ChrispyBowtie Report

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#42

How Did This Pic End Up On My Phone. Cat, What Have You Done?

How Did This Pic End Up On My Phone. Cat, What Have You Done?

Plane-Jain Report

#43

An Image Of Boredom; This Can't Be Comfortable

An Image Of Boredom; This Can't Be Comfortable

GearDawg Report

#44

This Is Dennis. He Sits Like This 60% Of The Time

This Is Dennis. He Sits Like This 60% Of The Time

justingilltattoos Report

#45

Cabbage Leaves Can Help Reduce Pain In Swollen Nipples After Nursing. A Local Rescue Posted This Photo Of One Of Their Mama Cats Getting The Cabbage Treatment

Cabbage Leaves Can Help Reduce Pain In Swollen Nipples After Nursing. A Local Rescue Posted This Photo Of One Of Their Mama Cats Getting The Cabbage Treatment

KiltedLady Report

#46

I Was About To Sleep Until I Saw This

I Was About To Sleep Until I Saw This

Queasy-Masterpiece98 Report

#47

My Cats Have Chosen Violence

My Cats Have Chosen Violence

Voxit Report

#48

I Think My Cat Has Picked Up On My Gay Limp Wrist

I Think My Cat Has Picked Up On My Gay Limp Wrist

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#49

I Think My Mom’s Cat Might Need An Exorcism

I Think My Mom’s Cat Might Need An Exorcism

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#50

“Hey Mom Look I’m Shoes Now”

“Hey Mom Look I’m Shoes Now”

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#51

My Cat Likes Jumping In Shopping Bags

My Cat Likes Jumping In Shopping Bags

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#52

I Have A Weird Cat

I Have A Weird Cat

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#53

Comfort, I Guess?

Comfort, I Guess?

PM_ME_YOUR_REPO Report

#54

He Gets Dribbly When He Is Happy

He Gets Dribbly When He Is Happy

ItsMeMichelle Report

#55

This Is Gus. He’s… Special

This Is Gus. He’s… Special

Becky87 Report

#56

No. Only Cat Can Be Baby

No. Only Cat Can Be Baby

mikaselm Report

#57

Boy Am I Glad I Found This Sub. Fat Frankie, Everyone

Boy Am I Glad I Found This Sub. Fat Frankie, Everyone

hotdogs-r-sandwiches Report

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#58

His Weird Tail And Funny Sploot Get Me Every Time

His Weird Tail And Funny Sploot Get Me Every Time

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#59

Literally Don’t Know What She Was Doing

Literally Don’t Know What She Was Doing

Eva_wuuuw Report

#60

This Is How Fredward Likes To Take Naps

This Is How Fredward Likes To Take Naps

redditnoob2021 Report

#61

Mega Blepp

Mega Blepp

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#62

Prayers

Prayers

CryptidSamoyed Report

#63

He Brought Me His Toy, Dropped It At My Feet, And Gave Me This Look

He Brought Me His Toy, Dropped It At My Feet, And Gave Me This Look

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#64

Seymour Fell Asleep On My Daughter After She Took Him For A Leash Walk. He Needs The Exercise

Seymour Fell Asleep On My Daughter After She Took Him For A Leash Walk. He Needs The Exercise

KingSofaOfTheSlugs Report

#65

Look At This Man’s Teeth. His Name Is Alex

Look At This Man’s Teeth. His Name Is Alex

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#66

This Face

This Face

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#67

She Meowed For 10 Minutes To Go On The Porch Even Though It Was Raining. Then Glared At Me Because She Got Wet When I Finally Let Her Out

She Meowed For 10 Minutes To Go On The Porch Even Though It Was Raining. Then Glared At Me Because She Got Wet When I Finally Let Her Out

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#68

Guys Help He’s Been Stuck On A Loading Screen For 10 Minutes

Guys Help He’s Been Stuck On A Loading Screen For 10 Minutes

mushroomcows Report

#69

I Think The Batteries Died

I Think The Batteries Died

BetterAngel7 Report

#70

We Can’t Stop Here. This Is Bat Country

We Can’t Stop Here. This Is Bat Country

FlyingCrowbarMusic Report

#71

Why Does My Cat Like To Sleep In My Shoes? Like.. Not On The Shoes, But Head Fully In The Opening Of The Shoe

Why Does My Cat Like To Sleep In My Shoes? Like.. Not On The Shoes, But Head Fully In The Opening Of The Shoe

ValiumCupcakes Report

#72

The Way He Likes To Sleep In His Cat Tree

The Way He Likes To Sleep In His Cat Tree

eaten_by_chocobos Report

#73

What's This Penguin Called?

What's This Penguin Called?

Ghost_157 Report

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#74

I Think Bruno Is Happy With His New Bed

I Think Bruno Is Happy With His New Bed

Aromatic_Afternoon_6 Report

#75

Starscream Sits Like This All The Time, I've Never Known A Cat To Sit Like This

Starscream Sits Like This All The Time, I've Never Known A Cat To Sit Like This

Give_me_a_slap Report

#76

Two Steps Are Apparently More Comfy Than One Of The Many Cat Walk Beds

Two Steps Are Apparently More Comfy Than One Of The Many Cat Walk Beds

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#77

Bun Flips Her Ear Over Every Time She Grooms Herself. Leaves It Like That For Hours

Bun Flips Her Ear Over Every Time She Grooms Herself. Leaves It Like That For Hours

dreamer0303 Report

#78

Do I Need The Ghost Busters Or A Priest?

Do I Need The Ghost Busters Or A Priest?

MoveQuicklier Report

#79

He Was Dead Tired And That’s How He Slept After Playing Fetch. Yes My Cat Is Actually A Dog

He Was Dead Tired And That’s How He Slept After Playing Fetch. Yes My Cat Is Actually A Dog

leelooayabie Report

#80

The Way My Cat Prefers To Be Carried Around The House Is A Bit Off

The Way My Cat Prefers To Be Carried Around The House Is A Bit Off

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#81

Pondering

Pondering

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#82

This Was Not Merely A Stretch - Hypatia Sat Like That For A Minute Or Two

This Was Not Merely A Stretch - Hypatia Sat Like That For A Minute Or Two

scoutsadie Report

#83

It’s Hard Being A Cat

It’s Hard Being A Cat

Xaevia Report

#84

Caught Her Sneezing At The Right Time

Caught Her Sneezing At The Right Time

Baelish2016 Report

#85

I Heard Pawing And Complaining, Turns Out He Got Himself Stuck In The Bath

I Heard Pawing And Complaining, Turns Out He Got Himself Stuck In The Bath

pm_me_cute_sloths_ Report

#86

"Went To A Dentist. What Do You Mean I Look Drowsy?"

"Went To A Dentist. What Do You Mean I Look Drowsy?"

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#87

Mouse Likes To “Sit” Like This At The Table

Mouse Likes To “Sit” Like This At The Table

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#88

My Already Extremely Unphotogenic Cat With Bad Lighting After Crawling Out From Under The Bed

My Already Extremely Unphotogenic Cat With Bad Lighting After Crawling Out From Under The Bed

SussyVent Report

#89

Angle Matters

Angle Matters

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#90

Little Moses (Cat) Broken After Playtime

Little Moses (Cat) Broken After Playtime

Popotamus Report

#91

Someone Was Really Looking Forward To His Birthday

Someone Was Really Looking Forward To His Birthday

Both_Comfortable_298 Report

#92

So My Cat Just Sits On The Couch Like This Now

So My Cat Just Sits On The Couch Like This Now

Dwums Report

#93

Hi

Hi

Wiawix Report

#94

Pov When Making Food

Pov When Making Food

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#95

She Bends Weirdly

She Bends Weirdly

MoniHaavi Report

#96

He Would Have Made An Excellent Tightrope Walker

He Would Have Made An Excellent Tightrope Walker

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#97

My Momo Loves To Sleep All Stretched

My Momo Loves To Sleep All Stretched

mora-morae Report

#98

She Sits Like This A Lot And It Looks Like She Has No Arms

She Sits Like This A Lot And It Looks Like She Has No Arms

orchats Report

#99

I Too Have A Weird Cat

I Too Have A Weird Cat

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#100

Interesting Sitting Position

Interesting Sitting Position

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#101

My Cat Keeping Watch

My Cat Keeping Watch

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#102

Pov: Going To The Toilet

Pov: Going To The Toilet

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#103

He Sits Like This Every Single Day

He Sits Like This Every Single Day

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#104

He Will Lay On Random Things Like This

He Will Lay On Random Things Like This

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#105

He Just Ate Some Of My Mac And Cheese I Left On The Table For One Second. That Was My Dinner

He Just Ate Some Of My Mac And Cheese I Left On The Table For One Second. That Was My Dinner

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#106

I Dont Know How To Caption This One

I Dont Know How To Caption This One

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#107

Thinks She’s A Noodle

Thinks She’s A Noodle

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#108

Oliver Has Lost His Head In This Heat Wave

Oliver Has Lost His Head In This Heat Wave

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#109

I Guess The Platform Belongs To Him Now

I Guess The Platform Belongs To Him Now

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#110

He Always Relaxes On The Couch Like This

He Always Relaxes On The Couch Like This

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#111

The Slightest Touch Activates This Pose

The Slightest Touch Activates This Pose

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#112

She Has Strong Feelings About Ranch Dressing

She Has Strong Feelings About Ranch Dressing

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#113

My Potato Princess Has Stolen Some Of The Free Produce I Won At The Farmer's Market Today

My Potato Princess Has Stolen Some Of The Free Produce I Won At The Farmer's Market Today

paintingcatlady Report

#114

Just Chilling

Just Chilling

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#115

Wink Wink

Wink Wink

I_just_like_to_smile Report

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#116

He Likes To Watch Me While I Poo

He Likes To Watch Me While I Poo

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#117

She Always Sits On My Notebooks

She Always Sits On My Notebooks

lillestmargie Report

#118

Sun Has Melted My Cat. Forever A Goon

Sun Has Melted My Cat. Forever A Goon

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#119

When Cats Get A Little Too Curious And Decides To Sniff A Flower

When Cats Get A Little Too Curious And Decides To Sniff A Flower

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#120

No Cats Here, Only Boats In The Sunshine

No Cats Here, Only Boats In The Sunshine

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#121

The Most Comfortable Spot In The House, Apparently

The Most Comfortable Spot In The House, Apparently

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#122

Kitten Hasn’t Mastered Sleeping Normally

Kitten Hasn’t Mastered Sleeping Normally

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#123

I Derp... I Cody

I Derp... I Cody

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#124

I Just Don't See How This Can Be Comfortable

I Just Don't See How This Can Be Comfortable

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#125

His Signature Posture… No Worries He Is Perfectly Fine In Jumping And Running

His Signature Posture… No Worries He Is Perfectly Fine In Jumping And Running

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#126

Every Time I Go To Take A Leak, She Wants To Play Goalie

Every Time I Go To Take A Leak, She Wants To Play Goalie

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#127

She Sit

She Sit

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#128

She’s Not Stretching, She Is Asleep

She’s Not Stretching, She Is Asleep

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#129

So He's Been Standing There For Over 10 Minutes Now

So He's Been Standing There For Over 10 Minutes Now

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#130

The Way He Likes To ¿sit?

The Way He Likes To ¿sit?

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#131

Gizmo Slowly Dozing Off For His Afternoon Nap Like This Is Normal Or Something

Gizmo Slowly Dozing Off For His Afternoon Nap Like This Is Normal Or Something

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#132

Need To Fit? Just Relocate Your Head

Need To Fit? Just Relocate Your Head

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#133

Random Neighbourhood Cat Staring Into My Living Room

Random Neighbourhood Cat Staring Into My Living Room

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#134

He Was Rustling Around In The Shopping Bag. Had To Forcefully Remove The Chilli From Him

He Was Rustling Around In The Shopping Bag. Had To Forcefully Remove The Chilli From Him

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#135

If Enjoying A View While Taking A Dump Is Wrong, He Don’t Wanna Be Right

If Enjoying A View While Taking A Dump Is Wrong, He Don’t Wanna Be Right

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#136

His Paws….i Think He’s Half-Noodle

His Paws….i Think He’s Half-Noodle

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#137

Why Does He Keep Doing This?

Why Does He Keep Doing This?

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