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Pet cats have their own little quirks, one being the ability to slip into the most unusual places around the house. Before you know it, you’re finding your furry feline friend balled up in a small cardboard box under your bed.
Many cat owners have since documented these funny episodes and shared them in a subreddit called “The Cat Trap Is Working.” Scrolling through the page, you’ll see photos and videos of house cats in fish tanks, on top of clothes, and cozily snuggled in the kitchen sink.
As always, we’ve picked out some of the best still images from the page. Whether or not you’re a cat owner, here’s your dose of giggles for today.
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#1
He Has Come For Your Toes
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I Was Sent Here To Show You How Effective Cat Traps Can Be At The Foot Of The Bed. Everyone Tucked In Nicely, Nobody Gets Squashed In Their Sleep!
#3
I Waited Two Days For This Picture
All cats are natural predators, and hiding in a small, confined space is their way of scoping their surroundings for potential prey. It’s likely why they naturally gravitate towards the inside of your kitchen drawers.
"They are actually more comforted by being in dark locations where they can see the things that are around them,” veterinarian Dr. Cherice Roth explained in an interview with Business Insider.
#4
This Is Gary's Cat Trap!
#5
Someone In The LEGO Sub Said You Guys Might Like This
#6
Tiny Trap, Tiny Catch
If you notice your cat’s seeming fixation with cardboard boxes, Dr. Roth says it’s another way for them to channel their predatory instincts. But in this case, they prefer the texture of cardboard’s surface to run their claws onto.
As Dr. Roth explains, it’s all about satisfying their urges to scratch something, which they will either hold onto or dispose of.
#7
This Was Bound To Happen
#8
He's So Proud Of How Sneaky He Thinks He Is
#9
The Store Clerk Asked If He Could Throw Away The Box. I Said I Needed It
A cat’s bodily structure also allows them to squeeze through tight spaces. As the Maryland-based Catonsville Cat Clinic explains, a feline’s shoulder blades are attached to their bodies by muscles, not bones, making it easier for them to contort.
These features also give them an evolutionary advantage. As International Society of Feline Medicine head Nathalie Dowgray explained to Live Science in an interview, cats' ability to fit into tiny crevices allows them to hunt small prey while enabling them to hide from potential predators.
#10
My 20 Pound Maine Coon Requires A Larger Trap. This One Works Every Time!
#11
Caught A Couple Of Criminals
#12
This Is Ted. Ted Was A Stray For At Least Four Years Before He Let Us Befriend Him. He's Been Living The Indoor Life For Two Months Now And He Loves It
However, cats may squeeze into spaces in your house that are not safe for them. Washers, dryers, and unseen crawlspaces are examples, and owners should be aware of these.
Cats Protection UK advises blocking off areas where your beloved pets may find themselves trapped to avoid possible mishaps. This includes closing your toilet lids to prevent them from climbing in and drowning.
#13
Louie Usually Gets Trapped In The Sink
#14
16 Weeks Old And Trapped Already!
#15
I Told My Wife There Was No Point Buying An Expensive Trap
We would also like to hear from our readers, especially feline parents. Do you always find your pet cats in the oddest places in your house? Which was the most peculiar of all? Share them in the comments below!
#16
Uni In His Favorite Box
#17
After Making A Pan Of Brownies, I Covered It With A Hand Towel To Protect It From Curious Cats. This Only Attracted Racer To A Comfy Brownie Bed
#18
Socially Distanced Kitty Trap
#19
Mobile Traps Deployed And Working
#20
The Elliptical Trap. At Least Someone Uses It!
Janissary35680 1 week ago
Beautiful short-haired Ankara. I'm guessing female from the eye color. We had one of these. She was the first cat to adopt us after we got married. Deaf as a post.
#21
They’re Huge Fans …
#22
Shes So Smug About It As Well
#23
Unconventional, But Effective
#24
How Often Should I Feed My Pet Fish?
#25
I Was Hoping This Toy Would Be A Hit But, All He Does Is This
#26
Only Packing The Essentials
#27
Out Of The Entire Couch She Chose My iPad To Sit On
#28
$10 Meat Lovers Trap Is Working Well
#29
Trapped In A Bird Feeder
#30
Success! Rosie Is Trapped!
#31
It's Misty's Birthday And She Got Her Dream Present - A Box From Costco With The Perfect Chin Scratcher
#32
I Left My New Jeans Out While I Went Out, Came Back To This Trap Situation
#33
I Got A Big Bowl Out To Start Cooking, Then Grabbed Some Ingredients. This Is What I Turned Back Around To
Janissary35680 1 week ago
I see a packet of raw ground beef there. That would have vanished the moment you turned your back in our household.
#34
Shoe???
#35
Wife And I Assembled The Bassinet And Our Cat Thinks We Bought It For Her
#36
He Did Not Fit…and Yet He Sat
#37
You Don’t Even Need An Actual Box To Catch Cats
#38
Caught Some Big Game In This Small Trap
#39
Dilemma: To Remain In The Snuggle Box Or To Go For The Salmon??
#40
You Leave The Table Unattended For One Second And This Idiot Sits In The Empty Bread Basket
#41
The Box Is Also An Arm Rest
#42
Lap Trap
#43
The Catch Is Pretty Bountiful Today!
#44
I'm Sorry, It's The Only Size We Have In Stock
#45
I Can’t Believe He’s Actually Using The Box I Bought Him!
#46
The Secret To Peaceful Coexistence Is A Trap For Each Cat…
Cereal Box 1 week ago
The orange bois got deluxe models! What's that on the right? I can't believe you caught anything with that!
#47
Today Is Henry's First Birthday!
#48
Peekaboo! I Caught You
Max Robitzsch 1 week ago
"Okay, Mike. Now go back to work and let me sleep. I'll wake you at 3:12am tonight."
#49
She Packed Herself For My Trip Apparently
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CT 1 week ago
My cat has been living with me for 3 years, he has never been in a box... I left some lying around, but he is not interested at all
Tempest 1 week ago (edited)
Set up the Christmas tree and stretched out a tree skirt at the base. 5 minutes later a four pawed fluffy gift had already set base there. Now we can’t place the gifts under the tree cause it’s her new “bed”. However, she never attacks the tree like the Internet kitties so I’ll give her credit for that!
Satirecatsaysno 1 week ago
Haha same. None of my cats bother with the tree. It's the dog we have to watch as he likes to nick the baubles.
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marianne eliza 1 week ago
At what age does a cat trap begin to work? My 3 mo old recent adoptee doesn't stay put anywhere for long enough to type an email. And I'm sure you all know how difficult it is to type with one hand while holding a squirming kitten in the other.
Satirecatsaysno 1 week ago
Zoomie kittens are much harder to trap. Have patience though, it will pay off. It took me about 5 months to trap my youngest!!!my 1st successful trapping involved a suitcase which he later claimed as his bed, ignoring the fancy bed I had bought him!!!
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T'Mar of Vulcan 1 week ago
"Maru never gives up entering as long as there is a box there." That video is still one of my favourites EVER.
Steve Robert 5 days ago
After having cats all my life, my question is WHY? What crazy evolution can explain what makes a box, regardless of size, pulling cats in like a magnet. Enquiring minds want to know! (At least my mind does)
Gracie Mae 6 days ago
my cat (RIP) always preferred a trap that had clothes in it, so she could adorn them with remnents of her fur so i wouldn't miss her when we were apart...don't recall ever catching her in a simple box
T'Mar of Vulcan 1 week ago
Actually, we have some pouffes that our female cat like to sleep on. We also have smaller ones (actual dog/cat bed style) that we call "doughnuts" that our male cat sometimes sleeps on. But he usually sleeps on my SIL's morris chair in their bedroom.
CT 1 week ago
My cat has been living with me for 3 years, he has never been in a box... I left some lying around, but he is not interested at all
Tempest 1 week ago (edited)
Set up the Christmas tree and stretched out a tree skirt at the base. 5 minutes later a four pawed fluffy gift had already set base there. Now we can’t place the gifts under the tree cause it’s her new “bed”. However, she never attacks the tree like the Internet kitties so I’ll give her credit for that!
Satirecatsaysno 1 week ago
Haha same. None of my cats bother with the tree. It's the dog we have to watch as he likes to nick the baubles.
Load More Replies... marianne eliza 1 week ago
At what age does a cat trap begin to work? My 3 mo old recent adoptee doesn't stay put anywhere for long enough to type an email. And I'm sure you all know how difficult it is to type with one hand while holding a squirming kitten in the other.
Satirecatsaysno 1 week ago
Zoomie kittens are much harder to trap. Have patience though, it will pay off. It took me about 5 months to trap my youngest!!!my 1st successful trapping involved a suitcase which he later claimed as his bed, ignoring the fancy bed I had bought him!!!
Load More Replies... T'Mar of Vulcan 1 week ago
"Maru never gives up entering as long as there is a box there." That video is still one of my favourites EVER.
Steve Robert 5 days ago
After having cats all my life, my question is WHY? What crazy evolution can explain what makes a box, regardless of size, pulling cats in like a magnet. Enquiring minds want to know! (At least my mind does)
Gracie Mae 6 days ago
my cat (RIP) always preferred a trap that had clothes in it, so she could adorn them with remnents of her fur so i wouldn't miss her when we were apart...don't recall ever catching her in a simple box
T'Mar of Vulcan 1 week ago
Actually, we have some pouffes that our female cat like to sleep on. We also have smaller ones (actual dog/cat bed style) that we call "doughnuts" that our male cat sometimes sleeps on. But he usually sleeps on my SIL's morris chair in their bedroom.
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