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This Cat Keeps Putting Its Paws In The Air And Nobody Knows Why
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This Cat Keeps Putting Its Paws In The Air And Nobody Knows Why

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Meet Keys, the pet cat with a rather unusual habit. Take a look at these cat pictures to see what we mean. I’d like to say that we have a logical explanation for it, but, well, we can only guess.

Peter Mares, her Californian owner, saw her throw her paws in the air one morning (presumably like she just didn’t care) and so he quickly took a picture. The next day the funny cat did it again, and he took another snap. But what is she doing?! Is she worshipping a mighty cat God invisible to us mortal humans? Is she trying to fly off in the form of a funny cat stretch? Is she waiting patiently for a double high-five? Well, Peter has nicknamed her Goalkitty, so we can only assume that she’s still celebrating Portugal’s recent victory in Euro 2016. Either that or she’s attempting to do the now famous “Iceland clap.” Whatever the truth is, we love it.

Now, with all seriousness, this behavior probably stems from muscle stretching. Not to ruin the fun of an alien worshipping cat, the animal was perhaps doing a stretch when her owner snapped the pics. Felines do adore the attention, so the standing cat kept doing it to get some praise.

Anyways, scroll down for the hilariously funny cat photos and see it for yourself!

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Melody Lanzatella
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am by no means a professional, however, I grew up on a farm and I have owned 2 separate hobby farms with a lot of rescue/rehab in the mix. I think the kitty does this for a combination of 2 reasons. If you will notice in a couple of pics the cat is simultaneously yawning. I think in the beginning the cat just figured out this was a peculiar but effective way to stretch.Then the cats behavior became reinforced by the reward of attention every time he performed the act. Now its become a sort of "conditioned response". (Pavlov's dog) I will also forward this to my vet tech friend and ask his opinion, he knows as much as any vet!

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Amanda Panda
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She puts her paws in the air, cuz she just don't care! Hip hop horrray, ho, hay, ho!

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

She wants to be hugged! The poor one always stands around waiting for someone one to come and cuddle her ;)

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Erin Hunter
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh gods, stop, I'm laughing so hard my tummy hurts. She's wonderful, and thanks for sharing!

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Teresa Roste
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe he is putting his arms up so you can pick him up saw a video with a cat like that, arms up meant pick me up

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

This is a secret ritual that cats play to confuse their humans. The more we try to figure out the meaning, the more they laugh at us behind our backs. My kitties had a private discussion on the subject and caught me eavesdropping.. They plan to get even. I fear for my safety.

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Katz ownlee
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One of my cats does this. As a kitten, we'd pick her up under the arms, and by touching under her arms sends of a stretching reflex. Now just as we go to pick her up, her arms raise up to stretch, upon picking her up her whole body stretches straight out.

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Miliyana Nikolova
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My cat does this when she wants a hug and to stretsh after a nap. It is adorable

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Marta Chapman
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wjen my cat Papi puts his arms and paws up its usually because he wants a hug and sometimes he wants a hug and some food. Hope this helps.

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Ivan Šabadaba
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe she was a bear in previous life :D Or was being pointed at with a gun a lot? Or she wants to assert dominance.

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Naomi Patricia
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The look on her face at the ninth photo is priceless, like seriously dude?

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Aly Finjon
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did anyone think to maybe pick Keys up? My cats stretch like that until we pick them up...

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Jo Johannsen
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Please, Captain, beam me back up..I swear, no more Djubarian catnip!

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Daria B
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She does it because she's BRAVE! 용감해~~~! https://goo.gl/images/4R6CRF

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Juls Robertson
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe she's been watching too much 'LAW AND ORDER'..........(bumm-bumm)!

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anxiety embodiment
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

bruh it's so obvious, she's making contact with 9th dimensional beings

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

She is a Yoga Kitty...reaching for the Holy Spirit...Breathe Kitty. Breathe!

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

She is a Yoga Kitty...reaching for connection to the Holy Spirit...Breathe Kitty, Breathe!

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Laura Guthrie
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She throws her hands up in the air sometimes, singing heeeey-ooo, gotta leeet goooo...

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Mary Krieger
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe the sweet baby just wants to be picked up and hugged, check out this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ndl_6UfD3K4

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Marion Friedl
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

MOL - meowing out loud, why does this old song from the late 70s or early 80s come to my mind when I look at this kitty??? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QclTgHa-Q5E - He´s super-cute, my Thori does this too sometimes, when he wants me to take him on my arms to carry him arround in the appartment, so he can hug me and purr into my ear!!! 😹😹😹💖💖💖Maybe this is a tux kitty thing??? My Thori´s a tux-tabby (very rare markings).... 17264571_1...5c6100.jpg 17264571_1090844394353893_382668244922773198_n-59fb81a5c6100.jpg

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David Kennedy
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No no no no, she does it cuz she doesnt like sweaty arm pits....

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Lisa Holly
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One of my cats do the same thing, still trying figure out why

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Tracy Bagwell
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My cat , Cassie (RIP). She did it, because she wanted to be pick up . Sleep in my arms.

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Margaret Anderson
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Has a vet checked this cat? While this is all cute there might be an underlying cause to make her stretch her frame like that. As if she is getting relief with the stretch.

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

Beautiful kitty with a checkerboard belly! He looks so serious while striking that pose, I can't stop laughing :)

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Todd Rainer
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Somewhere is a cursed amulet, connected to this cat's soul, and the victims of armed robbery...every time a person who possesses the amulet is robbed...the cat throws her hands in the air and the amulet changes hands, awaiting its next victim....... (cue creepy music).

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Jerry Freudenburg
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

shes being robbed by an invisible cat burglar :) yeah stupid humor I know.

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Shelley Hash
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe she was stopped very frequently by the police in a past life as a human and told to put her hands up :)

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Graeme Thompson
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Perhaps it's the completely misunderstood last survivor of a Japanese infiltration and sabotage unit, who is still trying to surrender 70 years after the end of WWII.

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Tigger O
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's perfectly obvious. Kitty has quite a lot of black fur. Being highly intelligent (as are most cats) she is practising for when the police come to arrest her for a gun crime she didn't commit. She has decided that holding both hands high in the air might save her from being shot by some trigger-happy gun-man. She is hoping that she has just enough white in her fur to deter the policeman from shooting her.

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Ben Campbell
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i think he's very well aware of his checkerboard tummy, knows it's a unique fur coat, and he's simply pea-cocking for the camera!

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Richard Petch
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If this is in America it is normal for blacks or mixed breeds to put their hands in the air isn't it .

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Amy Carter
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

when you pull out your camera she thinks it's a stick-up..

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Jo Hoad
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Our cat occasionally does meerkat impersonations but nothing like this! Looks like Puss is doing a Mexican Wave.

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Dee Frame
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seriously...The cat may have some internal issues or nerve problems. It's not normal!!!

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Marty BlackEagle-Carl
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

its what you do when you don't want to be shot... which usually works, but isn't guaranteed. Biracial cat knows.

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Michelle Carr
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Forgive me, but this is an ad material. How about the caption "Please don't shoot. I'm not carrying." or "Black lives matter." or "Black and white life matters." I'm sorry, I couldn't resist. This kitty is adorable whether he/she has paws up or down. Very sweet.

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Heta Saukkonen
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

https://www.boredpanda.com/pets-can-see-pokemon-go-japan/ Quite obviously it's bothered by Pokemon eevee_psyd...f5f996.jpg eevee_psyduck-579f65ff5f996.jpg

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Kwihui Halliday
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To tell you something bad, i.e.a tumor, or somethings? If nothing, I just think that she likes your happy reactions. ????

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Naima Ivansdóttir
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I AM SO LAUGHING look at her face!!! in some shots it looks like she's saying "what you're going to do about THIS, HUH?" hahaha she's adorable!!!

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Stanley Yayo
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That cat is definitely seeing something spiritual its owners aren't seeing.

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Amanda Pike
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My boy does this when he wants to be held, vertically, with front paws over my shoulder. If you don't lift him up in time he'll topple over waiting to be picked up. Why has no one tried to simply scoop him up like a child?!

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Amanda Pike
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My boy cat, Cocoa, does that when he wants me to hold him. You reach underneath and take him up, one hand under his butt, rest him against your chest to the left side, front paws over your shoulder, but on your hand or arm for support. Someone taught him to like being carried like a human as a child, it's obvious. Kittens that are held like that at an early age crave it for the rest of their lives.

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Amanda Pike
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My boy cat does that when he wants me to hold him. You reach underneath and take him up, one hand under his butt, rest him against your chest to the left side, front paws over your shoulder, but on your hand or arm for support. Someone taught him to like being carried like a human as a child, it's obvious. Kittens that are taught to be held like that end up craving it the rest of their lives.

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

Beam me up, Scotty. There's no intelligent life down here!! Smart kitty!

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

Beam me up, Scotty. There's no intelligent life down here. [

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

Or practicing to become a mime. He's got the black and white theme going for him.

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Christopher Frost
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is a black cat... Depending on the neighborhood it's probably trying to not get shot. 9 live go quick with 10 bullets.

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Puk Speckens
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think the cat has seen the "Hey Girl Heyyyy!" girl too many times!

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Jason Dorne
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this is the song for this cat! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oR6eKmqSEa0

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Jason Dorne
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this song sums it up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oR6eKmqSEa0

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Laraina Manring Parker
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

MISS KITTY, wante to show off her amazing fashion JERSEY!!! It looks great on her.

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

I have seen kids doing this, kitty wants to be picked up n cuddled!

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Przemysław Gwóźdź
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this cat is just showing that he need a hug to show his owner that food is not the only thing he desire :)

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Chantal Cyr
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've seen a video where a cute tuxedo cat does that with his owner to be picked up, maybe this is what this one wants too? LOL

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Sandra Hammond
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Keys wants a belly rub. Mu dog does this when he wants his chest scratched.

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Barbara Little
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I thinks it's to show off his fabulous chest markings. Wouldn't want to keep such art hidden!

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Hathazi-Mendes Dora
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

showing off her beautiful tummy pattern .... ( IMHO she wanted to be famous on Bored Panda ) well done kitty !

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Luis PW
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She's afraid of US cops because of the colour of her fur!

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Ifeanyi Duke
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Could be she Trying to be human.... Or waiting for someone to carry her

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Katinka Min
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

While the explanation from Melody Lanzatelly is probably true, I prefer to think that it's because the cat is a reincarnated basketball player.

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Terry Jensen
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Melody that actually makes a lot of sense and cats are smart enough to figure this out...it sure is a cute response!!!!

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Felix Serrano
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Simple, it's black and fears it's going to get shot by the cops. Mystery solved.

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Grecia Colmenares
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's actually quite simple. She praises the Satan. All cats do that, but most of them more secretly.

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AnnieLaurie Burke
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's a mostly-black cat, so he's saying, "Hands up! Don't shoot!"

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Melody Lanzatella
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am by no means a professional, however, I grew up on a farm and I have owned 2 separate hobby farms with a lot of rescue/rehab in the mix. I think the kitty does this for a combination of 2 reasons. If you will notice in a couple of pics the cat is simultaneously yawning. I think in the beginning the cat just figured out this was a peculiar but effective way to stretch.Then the cats behavior became reinforced by the reward of attention every time he performed the act. Now its become a sort of "conditioned response". (Pavlov's dog) I will also forward this to my vet tech friend and ask his opinion, he knows as much as any vet!

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Amanda Panda
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She puts her paws in the air, cuz she just don't care! Hip hop horrray, ho, hay, ho!

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

She wants to be hugged! The poor one always stands around waiting for someone one to come and cuddle her ;)

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Erin Hunter
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh gods, stop, I'm laughing so hard my tummy hurts. She's wonderful, and thanks for sharing!

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Teresa Roste
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe he is putting his arms up so you can pick him up saw a video with a cat like that, arms up meant pick me up

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

This is a secret ritual that cats play to confuse their humans. The more we try to figure out the meaning, the more they laugh at us behind our backs. My kitties had a private discussion on the subject and caught me eavesdropping.. They plan to get even. I fear for my safety.

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Katz ownlee
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One of my cats does this. As a kitten, we'd pick her up under the arms, and by touching under her arms sends of a stretching reflex. Now just as we go to pick her up, her arms raise up to stretch, upon picking her up her whole body stretches straight out.

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Miliyana Nikolova
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My cat does this when she wants a hug and to stretsh after a nap. It is adorable

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Marta Chapman
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wjen my cat Papi puts his arms and paws up its usually because he wants a hug and sometimes he wants a hug and some food. Hope this helps.

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Ivan Šabadaba
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe she was a bear in previous life :D Or was being pointed at with a gun a lot? Or she wants to assert dominance.

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Naomi Patricia
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The look on her face at the ninth photo is priceless, like seriously dude?

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Aly Finjon
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did anyone think to maybe pick Keys up? My cats stretch like that until we pick them up...

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Jo Johannsen
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Please, Captain, beam me back up..I swear, no more Djubarian catnip!

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Daria B
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She does it because she's BRAVE! 용감해~~~! https://goo.gl/images/4R6CRF

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Juls Robertson
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe she's been watching too much 'LAW AND ORDER'..........(bumm-bumm)!

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anxiety embodiment
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

bruh it's so obvious, she's making contact with 9th dimensional beings

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

She is a Yoga Kitty...reaching for the Holy Spirit...Breathe Kitty. Breathe!

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

She is a Yoga Kitty...reaching for connection to the Holy Spirit...Breathe Kitty, Breathe!

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Laura Guthrie
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She throws her hands up in the air sometimes, singing heeeey-ooo, gotta leeet goooo...

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Mary Krieger
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe the sweet baby just wants to be picked up and hugged, check out this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ndl_6UfD3K4

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Marion Friedl
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

MOL - meowing out loud, why does this old song from the late 70s or early 80s come to my mind when I look at this kitty??? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QclTgHa-Q5E - He´s super-cute, my Thori does this too sometimes, when he wants me to take him on my arms to carry him arround in the appartment, so he can hug me and purr into my ear!!! 😹😹😹💖💖💖Maybe this is a tux kitty thing??? My Thori´s a tux-tabby (very rare markings).... 17264571_1...5c6100.jpg 17264571_1090844394353893_382668244922773198_n-59fb81a5c6100.jpg

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David Kennedy
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No no no no, she does it cuz she doesnt like sweaty arm pits....

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Lisa Holly
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One of my cats do the same thing, still trying figure out why

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Tracy Bagwell
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My cat , Cassie (RIP). She did it, because she wanted to be pick up . Sleep in my arms.

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Margaret Anderson
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Has a vet checked this cat? While this is all cute there might be an underlying cause to make her stretch her frame like that. As if she is getting relief with the stretch.

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

Beautiful kitty with a checkerboard belly! He looks so serious while striking that pose, I can't stop laughing :)

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Todd Rainer
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Somewhere is a cursed amulet, connected to this cat's soul, and the victims of armed robbery...every time a person who possesses the amulet is robbed...the cat throws her hands in the air and the amulet changes hands, awaiting its next victim....... (cue creepy music).

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Jerry Freudenburg
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

shes being robbed by an invisible cat burglar :) yeah stupid humor I know.

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Shelley Hash
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe she was stopped very frequently by the police in a past life as a human and told to put her hands up :)

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Graeme Thompson
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Perhaps it's the completely misunderstood last survivor of a Japanese infiltration and sabotage unit, who is still trying to surrender 70 years after the end of WWII.

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Tigger O
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's perfectly obvious. Kitty has quite a lot of black fur. Being highly intelligent (as are most cats) she is practising for when the police come to arrest her for a gun crime she didn't commit. She has decided that holding both hands high in the air might save her from being shot by some trigger-happy gun-man. She is hoping that she has just enough white in her fur to deter the policeman from shooting her.

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Ben Campbell
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i think he's very well aware of his checkerboard tummy, knows it's a unique fur coat, and he's simply pea-cocking for the camera!

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Richard Petch
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If this is in America it is normal for blacks or mixed breeds to put their hands in the air isn't it .

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Amy Carter
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

when you pull out your camera she thinks it's a stick-up..

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Jo Hoad
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Our cat occasionally does meerkat impersonations but nothing like this! Looks like Puss is doing a Mexican Wave.

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Dee Frame
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seriously...The cat may have some internal issues or nerve problems. It's not normal!!!

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Marty BlackEagle-Carl
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

its what you do when you don't want to be shot... which usually works, but isn't guaranteed. Biracial cat knows.

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Michelle Carr
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Forgive me, but this is an ad material. How about the caption "Please don't shoot. I'm not carrying." or "Black lives matter." or "Black and white life matters." I'm sorry, I couldn't resist. This kitty is adorable whether he/she has paws up or down. Very sweet.

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Heta Saukkonen
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

https://www.boredpanda.com/pets-can-see-pokemon-go-japan/ Quite obviously it's bothered by Pokemon eevee_psyd...f5f996.jpg eevee_psyduck-579f65ff5f996.jpg

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Kwihui Halliday
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To tell you something bad, i.e.a tumor, or somethings? If nothing, I just think that she likes your happy reactions. ????

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Naima Ivansdóttir
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I AM SO LAUGHING look at her face!!! in some shots it looks like she's saying "what you're going to do about THIS, HUH?" hahaha she's adorable!!!

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Stanley Yayo
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That cat is definitely seeing something spiritual its owners aren't seeing.

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Amanda Pike
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My boy does this when he wants to be held, vertically, with front paws over my shoulder. If you don't lift him up in time he'll topple over waiting to be picked up. Why has no one tried to simply scoop him up like a child?!

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Amanda Pike
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My boy cat, Cocoa, does that when he wants me to hold him. You reach underneath and take him up, one hand under his butt, rest him against your chest to the left side, front paws over your shoulder, but on your hand or arm for support. Someone taught him to like being carried like a human as a child, it's obvious. Kittens that are held like that at an early age crave it for the rest of their lives.

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Amanda Pike
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My boy cat does that when he wants me to hold him. You reach underneath and take him up, one hand under his butt, rest him against your chest to the left side, front paws over your shoulder, but on your hand or arm for support. Someone taught him to like being carried like a human as a child, it's obvious. Kittens that are taught to be held like that end up craving it the rest of their lives.

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

Beam me up, Scotty. There's no intelligent life down here!! Smart kitty!

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

Beam me up, Scotty. There's no intelligent life down here. [

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

Or practicing to become a mime. He's got the black and white theme going for him.

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Christopher Frost
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is a black cat... Depending on the neighborhood it's probably trying to not get shot. 9 live go quick with 10 bullets.

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Puk Speckens
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think the cat has seen the "Hey Girl Heyyyy!" girl too many times!

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Jason Dorne
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this is the song for this cat! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oR6eKmqSEa0

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Jason Dorne
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this song sums it up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oR6eKmqSEa0

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Laraina Manring Parker
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

MISS KITTY, wante to show off her amazing fashion JERSEY!!! It looks great on her.

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

I have seen kids doing this, kitty wants to be picked up n cuddled!

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Przemysław Gwóźdź
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this cat is just showing that he need a hug to show his owner that food is not the only thing he desire :)

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Chantal Cyr
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've seen a video where a cute tuxedo cat does that with his owner to be picked up, maybe this is what this one wants too? LOL

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Sandra Hammond
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Keys wants a belly rub. Mu dog does this when he wants his chest scratched.

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Barbara Little
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I thinks it's to show off his fabulous chest markings. Wouldn't want to keep such art hidden!

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Hathazi-Mendes Dora
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

showing off her beautiful tummy pattern .... ( IMHO she wanted to be famous on Bored Panda ) well done kitty !

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Luis PW
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She's afraid of US cops because of the colour of her fur!

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Ifeanyi Duke
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Could be she Trying to be human.... Or waiting for someone to carry her

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Katinka Min
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

While the explanation from Melody Lanzatelly is probably true, I prefer to think that it's because the cat is a reincarnated basketball player.

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Terry Jensen
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Melody that actually makes a lot of sense and cats are smart enough to figure this out...it sure is a cute response!!!!

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Felix Serrano
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Simple, it's black and fears it's going to get shot by the cops. Mystery solved.

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Grecia Colmenares
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's actually quite simple. She praises the Satan. All cats do that, but most of them more secretly.

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AnnieLaurie Burke
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's a mostly-black cat, so he's saying, "Hands up! Don't shoot!"

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