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It wouldn’t surprise anyone to say that one of the biggest unsolved mysteries in this crazy world is cat logic. It’s something so common that we don’t think twice about our cats acting weird, but the whole question “Why?” remains in the back of our minds pretty much all the time.

There are volumes upon volumes of books and articles from feline behavior specialists created to help us navigate through the weird and oddly wonderful world of cats, but they too seem to fall short when it comes to practice. From cat sits and cat crazes, to cats pspspsps’ing you and jumping their way through the ceiling in the middle of the night for no apparent reason, these are just some quirky things felines do.

Thanks to the subreddit “What's Wrong With Your Cat?” all catto owners have a safe place to talk about hard things in a bid to get this question answered one day. At the same time, weird cat behavior is the perfect laughing material that combines ensued hilarity, high levels of surprise, and unpredictable furry balls. Because honestly, the world without them would be a miserable place that we, the cat people, would refuse to set foot in.

Pss! Part 1 of malfunctioning cat pics from the same subreddit is right here.

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She Yells Until I Let Her Join Me In The Bathtub

She Yells Until I Let Her Join Me In The Bathtub

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

In her own little floating "boat"! I imagine it's really comfy... warm from the water but still dry, rocking slightly and securely in the presence of a loved one... Yeah, I get why she likes it.

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Does Anyone Else’s Cat Sit Like This Or Are Yours Normal?

Does Anyone Else’s Cat Sit Like This Or Are Yours Normal?

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Bored Panda reached out to Ingrid Johnson, the certified cat behavior consultant who runs “Fundamentally Feline,” to find out the expert-proved reasons why cats do such weird stuff. Ingrid said that it's due to the fact that their “bodies are extremely flexible and they are naturally curious yet cautious, so they get themselves into precarious situations quite readily. Cats also like to be up high, which is why you see the cat in the shower caddy.”

Ingrid also said that much of feline behavior that looks funny and goofy to us comes from their natural instincts. “Cats like small, confined spaces. They like to hide and feel safe. That is why we often see them squished into seemingly uncomfortable spots.”

This is why they like cardboard boxes: because cardboard can actually assist a cat in maintaining their "thermal neutral zone." The cat behaviorist explained further: “since cardboard is insulating, it helps cats maintain their body temperature of 100-102.5 degrees easily without having to expel much energy."

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Cat On Television

Cat On Television

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Caught The Cat Hunting Lady Bugs This Morning

Caught The Cat Hunting Lady Bugs This Morning

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She’ll Hold This Pose Until You Pet Her…

She’ll Hold This Pose Until You Pet Her…

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

She performs her ultra high level of cuteness and then counts her victims!

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When it comes to some of the more typical feline behavior, Ingrid said that it’s their need to scratch. “That behavior is as innate as a dog barking or a bird's need to fly,” she explained.

Moreover, felines are “fastidious groomers, better than most other species. They are solitary predators and really do not need much help from humans with regards to survival.”

#7

Got The Lockdown Covid Crazies

Got The Lockdown Covid Crazies

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#9

He Carries His Ball Into The Tub And Knocks It Around For Hours And Then Passes Out

He Carries His Ball Into The Tub And Knocks It Around For Hours And Then Passes Out

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In a previous interview, we reached out to the creator of the “What’s Wrong With Your Cat” subreddit, which, at the time, had 200k members. Since being featured on Bored Panda 5 months ago, the community has expanded to 239k members.

The redditor just-a-traveler said that he got the idea to create the subreddit after seeing “What’s Wrong With Your Dog.” It was meant to be a companion subreddit for cat people.

“Both subreddits serve as a place for folks to show off their pets being goofs,” he said. He was also laconic when asked about the idea behind it: “the images pretty much speak for themselves.”

#10

I Think He Wants To Come Inside

I Think He Wants To Come Inside

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That’s The Look Of “Don’t Go To Sleep Tonight Or Else”

That’s The Look Of “Don’t Go To Sleep Tonight Or Else”

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He’s Not Allowed In The Bathroom Because He Will Try His Best To Get Into The Toilet. This Is His Act Of Protest

He’s Not Allowed In The Bathroom Because He Will Try His Best To Get Into The Toilet. This Is His Act Of Protest

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#16

Goose Has The Ability To Scare The Crap Out Of Us. Should’ve Called Him Johnny

Goose Has The Ability To Scare The Crap Out Of Us. Should’ve Called Him Johnny

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What Did I Do To Merit This

What Did I Do To Merit This

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#19

We've Adopted An Idiot. A Dramatic Idiot

We've Adopted An Idiot. A Dramatic Idiot

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#21

Every Time You Pick Him Up He Needs To Stretch Out

Every Time You Pick Him Up He Needs To Stretch Out

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#23

The Deadly Combination Of One Cat That Likes Hidey Holes And Another Cat That Sits On Boxes

The Deadly Combination Of One Cat That Likes Hidey Holes And Another Cat That Sits On Boxes

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My Cat Stares At Me Through Reflections (Not Just Mirrors.. Anything With A Reflection, Like My TV When It’s Off). Freaks Me Out...

My Cat Stares At Me Through Reflections (Not Just Mirrors.. Anything With A Reflection, Like My TV When It’s Off). Freaks Me Out...

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#28

My Sisters Cat Is Obsessed With Whatever She’s Doing, All The Time!

My Sisters Cat Is Obsessed With Whatever She’s Doing, All The Time!

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#30

Sometimes Winston Invents Brand New Shapes

Sometimes Winston Invents Brand New Shapes

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#31

He Just Fell Asleep Like This

He Just Fell Asleep Like This

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#33

He Sleeps Like A Thanksgiving Turkey

He Sleeps Like A Thanksgiving Turkey

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#37

He’s Been Sitting Like This For 15 Minutes. It’s Starting To Scare Me

He’s Been Sitting Like This For 15 Minutes. It’s Starting To Scare Me

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#38

Her Kitty Operating System Crashed

Her Kitty Operating System Crashed

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#39

Why Are Cats Always Weirdos When We're In The Bathroom

Why Are Cats Always Weirdos When We're In The Bathroom

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#40

The Late Afternoon Sun Casts Shadows From Our Window Blinds. He's Like This Every Day

The Late Afternoon Sun Casts Shadows From Our Window Blinds. He's Like This Every Day

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Rannveig Ess
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just took a pic of my cat today doing this very thing. He sits on the bed staring at the reflection of the birds landing on the window sill. Like a statute. Every day he comes in at the exact time the sun shows this. Meanwhile, 1 meter away, is a magnificent cat tree with 3 tall seats, all in front of the very window with the very birds.

Purr·maid
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gives him/her something to do everyday at the same time. Quite the routine.

Maggie Mae
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One Day he will Actually walk Up Those stripes and sit on top of that Lamp!!

catslave6
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He can't figure out where they come from! Not there....THERE. Very mysterious. ;>)

Cybele Spanjaard
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey kitty the window is......... behind you, and did you tear that book cover?

L.j. Bus
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One of my cats is obsessed with reflections, shadows and lights

Marsha Sturgill
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He knows they are trying to send him a message, but he just can't understand what they are saying.

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#41

Hello Ladies, Welcome To The Penthouse

Hello Ladies, Welcome To The Penthouse

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#42

His New Toy Sparked An Existential Crisis

His New Toy Sparked An Existential Crisis

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#43

Our Cat Thinks She's A Penguin

Our Cat Thinks She's A Penguin

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Jewel Nandar Kyaw
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not egg dog or egg cat anymore this is the penguin cat!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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#45

Mr. Toonses, Sitting Around The House, Judging Everyone

Mr. Toonses, Sitting Around The House, Judging Everyone

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Hmm

Hmm

When the cat pspspspsps's you

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#47

Got Mcdonald’s And My Cat Decided To Stick His Head In The Empty Nugget Container

Got Mcdonald’s And My Cat Decided To Stick His Head In The Empty Nugget Container

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Raine Soo
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I need to breathe in the last remnants of this fried, manufactured 'chicken' product."

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#48

Henrik Chomped My Cactus The Other Day. I Was Taking A Picture With Him And The Puncture Marks He Left When He Went In For A Second Chomp. He's A Very Special Boy

Henrik Chomped My Cactus The Other Day. I Was Taking A Picture With Him And The Puncture Marks He Left When He Went In For A Second Chomp. He's A Very Special Boy

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#49

My Cat Likes To Sit And Clean Her Toes By Chewing On Them

My Cat Likes To Sit And Clean Her Toes By Chewing On Them

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#52

My Kitten Has Recently Become Obsessed With Sitting On His Older Brother

My Kitten Has Recently Become Obsessed With Sitting On His Older Brother

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#53

I Spend Money On Expensive Cat Beds And He Sleeps In His Cat Carrier!

I Spend Money On Expensive Cat Beds And He Sleeps In His Cat Carrier!

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Saico Hipe
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aww! That's good that he likes his carrier so much. Mine does too, makes it easier on vet days

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#55

Godzilla?

Godzilla?

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Raine Soo
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Humans think: Catzilla. But, the cat will say: "Godzilla was right the first time. Now, worship me."

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#56

Thought I Was Getting A Cute Picture Of My Cat. Got A Picture Of My Cat Staring Into The Pits Of Hell

Thought I Was Getting A Cute Picture Of My Cat. Got A Picture Of My Cat Staring Into The Pits Of Hell

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#57

This Is Mei. She Stayed Like This For A Long Time

This Is Mei. She Stayed Like This For A Long Time

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#59

Strange Photobomb Cat!

Strange Photobomb Cat!

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#62

My Kitten Screams At The Audacity Of Being Denied The Last Bite Of A Sandwich

My Kitten Screams At The Audacity Of Being Denied The Last Bite Of A Sandwich

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Raine Soo
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some cats love bread because of the yeast in it. Sourdough bread is of particular interest.

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#63

Yes, He’s Sleeping. No, He Isn’t Sedated

Yes, He’s Sleeping. No, He Isn’t Sedated

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#65

When Peep Wants Attention She Likes To Come By People And Put Her Hind Paw On Your Foot

When Peep Wants Attention She Likes To Come By People And Put Her Hind Paw On Your Foot

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

Beats putting her paw gently on your shoulder and next using her sharpies to get your attention, like my cats do.

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#67

When She Goes Full Noodle, We Know She’s In Her Happy Place

When She Goes Full Noodle, We Know She’s In Her Happy Place

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#70

I Suppose That’s One Way To Reach A Bug

I Suppose That’s One Way To Reach A Bug

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#71

Someone Let The Air Out Of My Mini-Panther

Someone Let The Air Out Of My Mini-Panther

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#73

Who Sits Like This? Buddy. That’s Who. Strange Little Bugger But He Is My Best Friend

Who Sits Like This? Buddy. That’s Who. Strange Little Bugger But He Is My Best Friend

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#75

Someone Likes Her Post-Vet-Visit Drugs

Someone Likes Her Post-Vet-Visit Drugs

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Robert Thomas
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

XD the cat and the revolver the way the cats positioned XD WE GOT A CAT DOWN I REAPEAT WE HAVE A CAT DOWN!!!

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His Foot’s Not Broken, He Just Sits Like This Sometimes

His Foot’s Not Broken, He Just Sits Like This Sometimes

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#78

This Is Earl. He Insists On Drinking From A Bowl In The Sink

This Is Earl. He Insists On Drinking From A Bowl In The Sink

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#79

The Bizarre Positions My Cat Gets Himself In To Look Out Of The Window

The Bizarre Positions My Cat Gets Himself In To Look Out Of The Window

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#82

My Cats Favourite Spot To Sit. Is It Comfy? No One Knows

My Cats Favourite Spot To Sit. Is It Comfy? No One Knows

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#83

We Heard Yelling Coming From The Bathroom...

We Heard Yelling Coming From The Bathroom...

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#84

Was Told To Post This Here. Found Him Like This Last Night

Was Told To Post This Here. Found Him Like This Last Night

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#88

This Is How Oliva Slept When She Was Little Girl.

This Is How Oliva Slept When She Was Little Girl.

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#89

Everyone, Meet Bowl

Everyone, Meet Bowl

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My Cat Waiting For Non-Existent Cookies Or Something

My Cat Waiting For Non-Existent Cookies Or Something

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Jonquil Dakin
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Probably saw food come out before my friends dog does this at the fridge

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#92

No One Can See Me, I Am A Ninja!

No One Can See Me, I Am A Ninja!

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

Ninja cat, ninja cat, does whatever ninja cat wants to do,

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#93

If I Fits, I Sits

If I Fits, I Sits

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You Know It Is A Good Cat-Mas When The Boy Is All Tuckered Out...

You Know It Is A Good Cat-Mas When The Boy Is All Tuckered Out...

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#98

[oc] I Don’t Know, She Seems A Little Broken To Me

[oc] I Don’t Know, She Seems A Little Broken To Me

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#101

Do You Need Something, Hooman?

Do You Need Something, Hooman?

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#102

2 Mornings In A Row I Wake Up To Her Like This...

2 Mornings In A Row I Wake Up To Her Like This...

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#103

19 Pics Of Oliver Yawning, And One Of Him Winking

19 Pics Of Oliver Yawning, And One Of Him Winking

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#104

Yes, Vlad Is Sleeping. No, Nobody Forced Him Into This Position.

Yes, Vlad Is Sleeping. No, Nobody Forced Him Into This Position.

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#105

That's A Liiiiie! I Don't Steal Toilet Paper!

That's A Liiiiie! I Don't Steal Toilet Paper!

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#107

Saffy's "This Is How I Deal With The Lockdown" Position.

Saffy's "This Is How I Deal With The Lockdown" Position.

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#108

She Was Broken When She Was Small.

She Was Broken When She Was Small.

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#109

When It Gets To Warm, Just Stick Your Leg Out.

When It Gets To Warm, Just Stick Your Leg Out.

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#110

Albus Always Rests/Sleeps/Stares With His Paws Crossed, Since Day 1!

Albus Always Rests/Sleeps/Stares With His Paws Crossed, Since Day 1!

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

cross my paws and hope to fly, my hooman's blue bed sheets look like the sky

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#112

Freaked Out Ferguson

Freaked Out Ferguson

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#113

Duchess Has An Obsession With Laying On My Shoes.

Duchess Has An Obsession With Laying On My Shoes.

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#114

Alice Likes To Sleep Like This Sometimes

Alice Likes To Sleep Like This Sometimes

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#115

Maya's "Dj Kitten In The House" Sleeping Position

Maya's "Dj Kitten In The House" Sleeping Position

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#116

Pablo, The Ginger Ninja.....

Pablo, The Ginger Ninja.....

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

I can fit into super small places and I did this once a scared the the crap outta my friends

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#117

Viola Finds The The Most Uncomfortable Places To Get Comfortable.

Viola Finds The The Most Uncomfortable Places To Get Comfortable.

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#119

Lucky Mister Biskit Insisted On Getting Into The Pizza Box... To Sit.

Lucky Mister Biskit Insisted On Getting Into The Pizza Box... To Sit.

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#120

Keith Having His Tenth Nap Of The Day

Keith Having His Tenth Nap Of The Day

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#121

This Kitten Has Seen Some Sh*t!

This Kitten Has Seen Some Sh*t!

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#123

This Is Buttercup. He Does Not Fit Well There But He Likes It.

This Is Buttercup. He Does Not Fit Well There But He Likes It.

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#124

Draw Me Like One Of Your French Girls

Draw Me Like One Of Your French Girls

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#125

My Cat Pumpkin Always Sits Next To The Window

My Cat Pumpkin Always Sits Next To The Window

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#127

Default Position

Default Position

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#128

No Such Thing Like "Me" Time Without Company

No Such Thing Like "Me" Time Without Company

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#130

Poe Is A Little Beanbag

Poe Is A Little Beanbag

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Becca Gizmo the Squirrel
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Poe is an awesome name for a black cat!! I assume he is named after Edgar Allen? My next black cat will be named Poe, hope you don't mind. My all black cat is cricket.

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#132

This Is Sheik She Is Called This Because Our Other Cat Zelda Died When I Was In 3rd Grade So She Is A Pretty Kitty

This Is Sheik She Is Called This Because Our Other Cat Zelda Died When I Was In 3rd Grade So She Is A Pretty Kitty

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#133

Have To Go To School From My Bed

Have To Go To School From My Bed

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#134

It's Been One Of Those Days!

It's Been One Of Those Days!

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#136

For My Next Magic Trick, I'll Turn Mr. Bobby Love Into A Rock. Ta-Da!

For My Next Magic Trick, I'll Turn Mr. Bobby Love Into A Rock. Ta-Da!

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#137

He Is The Weirdest Cat Ever

He Is The Weirdest Cat Ever

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#139

Steven- He Was An Outdoor Cat Me And My Parents Took Care Of And The Next Day He Was Adopted

Steven- He Was An Outdoor Cat Me And My Parents Took Care Of And The Next Day He Was Adopted

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

Thank you for getting him off the streets and into a loving home 💜

#140

Yin And Yang: Napping

Yin And Yang: Napping

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#143

Gritz Will Attach Anyone Working Up A Sweat. Crazy

Gritz Will Attach Anyone Working Up A Sweat. Crazy

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#144

Big Pests In The Sink This Year...

Big Pests In The Sink This Year...

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#145

The Poe Beanbag In Action

The Poe Beanbag In Action

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#146

He Really Likes Alexa

He Really Likes Alexa

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#148

Branca Sleeping Like A Lady

Branca Sleeping Like A Lady

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#149

Penrose Enjoys Sleeping, It Doesn't Matter Where.

Penrose Enjoys Sleeping, It Doesn't Matter Where.

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