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My cat texted "ππππππππ" from my husband's phone to a potential high dollar customer. My husband apologized and tried to explain that it was the cat but we never heard from the guy again. It is/was of course hilarious but we do fully believe we lost the customer solely because he was creeped out. It would've been a $500k+ jobπ¬
Our cat looked very proud, we laughed so hard we had tears in our eyes, we still laugh years later. What else can you doπ€·.
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She was not supposed to eat before her spay appointment. Came home from work the morning of her appointment to find her had opened the big pitcher of dry food and fed herself. Had to reschedule and the vet got a good laugh out of it.
Out on a walk, encountered another cat, also leashed, who was lying on his doorstep. They approached one another with all signs of a friendly encounter, tails and ears up. He said βhello, new friendβ and she said βI WILL END YOUβ in a flash. I grabbed her (donβt do this) so she didnβt k**l him. She scratched me, bit my right hand and punctured a vein in my wrist. It took me half an hour to get her home, a block and a half, she was fully weaponized and freaked out. Absolutely fine the second we got home. There was blood everywhere and had to go to urgent care to get antibiotics for the bite. She never got to the other cat, heβs fine.
Having a pet is a big responsibility, and whether you get a cat or a dog, you need to be prepared for some chaos and messiness. Just like you might have noticed from this list, cats are more prone to jumping on stuff, biting things, or scratching whatever they can find, whereas dogs might get restless, drool on furniture, or break bigger items.
It’s truly difficult to decide which kind of pet is more destructive, but animal experts state that a dog might get into more trouble, purely out of boredom. Since felines require a lot less attention and seem to enjoy their own company much more, they might not engage in as much mischievous behavior just for attention; however, most cat parents might disagree.
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Her response was to bite the corner of the screen (cracking the lcd) and start peeling keys off.
$1200 damage.
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Every cat lover knows that they need to keep delicate items out of reach of their mischievous feline or else it’s going to get knocked over. These destructive behaviors might seem random at first, but they give a lot of insight into how the cat is feeling. To understand more about this, Bored Panda reached out to Jennifer Van de Kieft, the founder of ‘Cat Advocate.’
She said that “most of the time, knocking items off of tables is related to boredom. Indoor cats need a lot of exercise and enrichment to meet their needs.” If the cat keeps knocking trinkets off shelves and tables, it might mean that they need more activities to do, such as food puzzles, play, and maybe even clicker training.
Jennifer also added that “scratching is a very normal cat behavior and should be encouraged. When cats scratch, they are marking territory, leaving visual and scent marks, massaging back muscles, grooming nails, and releasing emotional tension.” Pet owners can get scratching posts to help meet their cat’s needs, while also protecting their furniture.
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The cats were unharmed and one of them is still with us and about to turn 19 years old.
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Little guy meeped and ran away, but immediately returned to stand outside the door of the room, looking hang dog and guilty. Big eyes looking at me with a furrowed brow, tucking into himself.
I cuddled him and told him it was OK, but FFS don't do that, and cleaned up the area.
He was so careful around my photo equipment after that, really dainty and kept his distance.
He's such an intuitive sweet guy. Unless it's past feeding time. Then all bets are off.
Even though a lot of crazy cat behavior can be attributed to boredom or their need for fulfillment, it might still be quite troublesome for their owners to deal with. It may only be worth it if felines show some kind of remorse for their actions or try to “apologize” for what they’ve done, which the OP assured folks her cat definitely does.
Jennifer Van de Kieft, the cat behaviorist, told us that “remorse is a more complex emotion that cats are not likely capable of. I do not think cats apologize since they are not doing anything wrong from their perspective.”
When felines scratch things or knock stuff off, they only do it to entertain themselves or get attention, and might not consider it to be anything wrong. That’s why Jennifer added that “if you yell at them or spray them with water, they may appear fearful or anxious. That's because they don’t understand why doing something they consider normal is being punished.”
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She almost caused a fire by pulling a tablecloth that had a cake with candles
And every birthday for the blessed 5 years we had her, my kid didn't have a cake that wasn't molested.
But we couldn't be angry and now she's gone we laugh about her
She was a wickedly bad cat, full of chaos and mayhem A menace.
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Despite all the crazy shenanigans cats and dogs seem to get up to, pet owners still adore them with all their hearts. Studies have even shown that people who have pets report lower levels of cholesterol and blood pressure, and also seem to be less stressed. This could be because they find their feline or canine to be a source of comfort for them during difficult times.
Itβs also important to pick a pet that suits your personality and energy levels so that you can get along with it better. Cat owners might prefer the nonchalant nature of their little buddies, whereas dog owners may love the excitable nature of their canine companions. Whichever one you choose, youβll definitely have a friend for life.
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We had to shop at the big and tall kitty section for him (aka dog section) for a cat door to the basement and a harness.
He broke most of the Denby dishes I got at when I got married.
He would open the freezer door all day.
He could open Tupperware.
He knew he was an a*****e too. And cute.
He died at 18 π₯Ί.
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This time though, she really scratched up my arm, making me bleed and burst out in bruises where she punctured the skin. I had to get antibiotics. As soon as we got home Treacle purred and purred and rubbed up against me, as if she was saying "sorry mum". I couldn't be mad at her, but boy did it hurt!
All of the cat lovers in this list can surely agree that they sometimes have to struggle to keep up with the naughty nature of their felines. Despite that, all of the love they have for their furry friend will never go away, even if they don’t explicitly seem sorry for what they’ve done.
Have you ever known your feline buddy to “apologize” for their actions? If so, we’d love to hear your story. You can even go crazy like a cat and share all of the ways they’ve been a menace.
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She didn't care π.
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