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Remember the cats that don't care about their owner's personal space? Who could have thought there's more of them! I'm kidding, of course. Sitting in the toilet and staring at you trying to take a poop or climbing onto your face in the middle of your nap is what felines specialize in.
Bored Panda compiled a new list of hilarious photos to reaffirm you that cats are absolutely nonchalant when it comes to violating our privacy, so if you're thinking of getting one... do it. They're awesome.
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#1
My Cat Got In The Way While I Was Washing My Face Before Bed And I Got The Best Picture Of Her I’ve Ever Taken
However, don't take these photos as evidence that cats can't grasp the concept of personal space. On the contrary, like most animals and people, they're surrounded by this invisible bubble, too. Of course, every cat is an individual, and just like people, attitude may vary from day to day, but in feral cat populations, normal territorial range might be more than two miles.
A cat's tolerance regarding personal space also depends on how confident or insecure the animal is.
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#2
The First Day I Got My Kitten, I Took A Bath, She Somehow Managed To Hop The Tub And Take A Snooze On My Shoulder
Months later she still likes to snooze in the tub... Can't get a moment alone... and I thought cats hated water.
"Cats definitely value their own personal space," Natalie Cady Bishop of Cat Behavior Solved told Bored Panda. "If it is 'invaded' they may even resort to swatting or biting you! They prefer interactions to be on their terms."
So if these animals know the importance of keeping distance, why do they sometimes are forceful for attention? According to Cady Bishop, hunger and the desire for play and affection are probably the main reasons.
#3
Every Time I Shower He Thinks I’m Suffering And Tries To Rescue Me
And you better be ready to please your kitty's needs! Even if you don't feel like it at the moment. "There is not a polite way to 'shoo' a cat in their mind. I recommend playing with them and then giving them treats or a small meal in a puzzle feeder or treat ball. Added physical and mental stimulation will result in a happy cat who will likely choose to leave you alone," Cady Bishop explained.
"This technique usually works because a cat's normal progression is 'hunt, catch, kill, eat, groom, sleep.' This is important to remember if you have a cat who wakes you up in the middle of the night. Doing this before you go to bed may ensure that you get a more restful night's sleep."
So there you have it, folks. Cats know the value of privacy, and if they choose to invade yours -- welcome them.
#4
12 Years Together And He Still Fears For My Life Every Time I Take A Bath
#5
My Alien Crew Receiving A Transmission From The Mothership
#6
My GF Sent Me This While I Was On The Toilet
JK Rowling 4 years ago
"I'm really getting concerned Karl, they only ever mark their territory in that one spot."
#7
I'm Not Allowed To Have Alone Time
#8
Human, What Are You Doing In That Bathroom?
#9
My Cat Likes To Hunt Me When I Go To The Bathroom
#10
My Cat Always Sits Like This When I'm In The Shower
#11
Been Sick In The Bathroom All Night And Butterfly Hasn’t Left My Side
#12
My Cats Reaction When I Come Out Of The Shower
#13
Laser Cat
#14
You’re Never Alone
#15
Every Morning When I Brush My Teeth
DforDorothy 4 years ago
If it goes in your mouth, it's food..if it's food, it's the cat's property. Simple.
#16
I’m Extremely Blessed To Have My Own Tiny Lifeguard. Except, Instead Of Using A Whistle Or Attempting To Save Me. He Screams At Me In Terror The Entire Time
#17
Professional Shower Supervisor
#18
This Is My Cat, Who Likes To Poke You When You're In The Bath
She is slightly handicapped so can't bring us mice like the other cats, so instead brings us leaves and meows until we acknowledge them.
#19
Neighbour's Cat Looking Through My Bathroom Window
#20
My Cat Is Legitimately Concerned That I Am In The Bath
#21
The Abyss Staring Back
#22
After A Massive Panic Attack I Decided To Take A Bubble Bath. The Kitties Were Still Too Worried To Leave My Side
#23
My Cat Likes To Take Baths With Me
#24
No Privacy At All
#25
Our Cat Is Very Protective Of Our Newborn. She Does Not Approve Of Her Getting A Bath
#26
I Was Crying In The Bathroom And He Demanded To Get Inside And Get In The Sink To Be With Me
#27
That Moment When You're Trying To Take A Relaxing Bubble Bath, But Get The Distinct Feeling You're Being Watched
#28
This Is Cinnamon, She Likes To Make You Uncomfortable While You Use The Bathroom
#29
I Now Know I'm Not The Only One. He Goes From The Toilet To The Sink, Climbs On My Shoulders, And Perches On My Head
#30
My Parents' Cat Destroyed The Bathroom's Door Vents So He Could Spy While We Pee
#31
Every Time I Take A Bath. Never Any Privacy
#32
Today My Son, Aberforth, Learned That Sometimes Humans Willingly Take Baths
#33
My Sister’s Cat Follows Me Everywhere, Here She Is Following Me To The Bathroom
Nadine Bamberger 4 years ago
Keep calm, you've been trapped inside without me, coming to the rescue!
#35
My Cat Usually Showers With Me But Decided To Hop In With My Fiancé This Morning Instead. Some Things Can’t Be Unseen
#36
I’ll Just Chill Here
#37
Urgent? Have You Paid The Protection Fee?
#38
The View From My Bathroom Window. This Is Not My Cat
Liz the Wanderer 4 years ago
She doesn't want you to be lonely! Everyone needs a bathroom cat!
#39
Got Out Of The Shower And Saw This Thru The Crack Of The Door
#40
Newly Adopted Stray Sees Bath For First Time
#41
My Cat Walked In On Me Taking A Dump And Was Terrified
#42
My Friend Caught Her Cat Spying On Her During Her Shower
#43
Forgot To Close The Door While I Was Taking A Shower
#44
Both My Fur Babies Were Worried About Me Being In The Bath. The Cat Was Meowing And The Dog Was Crying
#45
Do Your Cats Watch You Shower? Cuz Mine Do. And They Have Done This Since They Were Kittens. Every Shower
#46
"Are You Ok? You Know That Water Can Be Pretty Dangerous!" Karl Greets Me After Every Shower
#47
I Had To Go To The Bathroom At A Cat Café. I Got Yelled At
#48
Showering, When Suddenly...
Nadine Bamberger 4 years ago
Stop that nonsense, water is for drinking, use your tongue you silly human.
#49
You Will Have No Alone Time. Ever
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What do you think ?
Steve Barnett 4 years ago
It's weird how some cats absolutely detest water, whilst others have no problem with it. Also, If I place my hand behind my cats back, as if going to stroke her, even though she can’t see it, she can sense it from a centimetre away from her fur. I need to do some research...
Joseph OReilly 4 years ago
Cats have a bunch of ridiculously sensitive hairs all over their body(think of them as misplaced whiskers) that can detect air moving when an object comes toward them. Its pretty cool
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Gina Neale 4 years ago
Ahh takes me back. My cats used to join me for every trip to the bathroom. When Tiggie (unexpectedly) had kittens, and they were old enough to explore on their own, she introduced them to joining me, so I had 8 cats in the bathroom with me.
Barbara Stewart 4 years ago
I can understand looking at your phone on the toilet and bath tub to some extent, but would you take it in the shower.
Scott Evers 4 years ago
I'm amazed at how many people have their phone in the Bathroom, Shower, Bathtub.
Eagle Girl 4 years ago
I've always had bathroom cats. One would run his paw thru the tub faucet running water. Another hung out in the curtain while I showered. This one can go from a deep sleep to scratching at the door if I close it & she's on the other side.
Jackie Wacky 4 years ago
They’re very cute pictures, but I’m amazed at how many people seem to have their phones in the bath or shower...
shado 4 years ago
I really think it depends on the time you spend with your pets ... and how much you interact with them Mousestuff...54b0b9.jpg 
Eagle Girl 4 years ago
I wonder how many of these were adopted quarantine pets so they bonded more so then a regular schedule
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Marie deHeryng 4 years ago
Cats are so precious and so funny. I could not stop laughing. These photos were all fantastic. If anyone is the least bit down, look through these photos with captions and you'll be laughing your butt off!! Hilarious!!
Kikka io 4 years ago
Since cats came into my life I have not once had the problem of feeling alone in the bathroom. when the dog also arrived, the fight was unleashed to whoever comes first to get between my legs while I'm on the bathroom, to be cuddled. even the shower is an event always with sold out tickets, as there are at least two cats and a dog trying to see what I'm doing beyond the curtain. the only one who does not participate is the oldest who, I believe, I know considers too superior to join in human affairs.
Zoe Snyder 4 years ago
Lucky people! When I take a shower, my cat(s) stand by the door and SCREAM, making me get out of the shower and open the door so they can leave.
Ana M 4 years ago
One of my cats goes to the bathroom to see what I am doing, every time, no matter what I am doing.
Dave Chapman 4 years ago
I've had a huje smile on my face, for 20 minutes now...my cheeks hurt, but in a GOOD way!!
Emese Tóth 4 years ago
is it usual that people take their cameras with them when having a bath/shower? I never do
Pearl Of the SeaWing RainWings 4 years ago
Cats should just form a bathroom watching organization and be done with it
William Secoske 4 years ago
me seeing that this originally had 196 posts: my afternoon just got booked solid
Danielle Renee 4 years ago
100% having cats means never doing anything alone again. my cats are teaching my fosters to never be far away never-alon...23a512.jpg 
Iris Wolfie (づ ◕‿◕ )づ 4 years ago
One of my cats chills in the bathroom while I shower. He just sits placidly on the bath mat, a stack of towels, sometimes in the tub
Brandy Grote 4 years ago
I had the litter box in my bathroom. Whenever I went, here came Willem to pee with me! Was it dominance, or just, "hey, good idea!"? None of my other cats ever did that....
Karen Klinck 4 years ago
*All* of mine have (and still do) done it. And I've had 60+ over the years.
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Celtic Pirate Queen 4 years ago
Ummm, yeah. These pics are cute & all, but do people who are grown up enough to have pets not know how doors work? See, I've never had a cat join me in the bath - because I have a door.
TabledTurnsxddd 4 years ago
either your cats are well behaved, you have iron doors, or your cats only scream at the door. Pick 2. :)
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ispeak catanese 4 years ago
My current cats do drive-by's if I'm sitting. One comes in at the end of a shower and yells for pets. In the past, my Ernie would sit between curtain and liner and yell. I thought he was concerned for my safety, but my gf said he was reminding me to " Use More Soap! "
SirPatTheCat 4 years ago
I don't have cats so sorry if this is a dumb question, but why do people let them in while they're going to the bathroom? (Genuinely wondering, not being snarky)
Anne Bidstrup 4 years ago
You don't really have a choice. Cats will always want to be on the other side of a closed door - and they'll annoy the c**p outta you until you comply!
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KombatBunni 4 years ago
I’ll have to ask my daughter if her kitty checks on her in the bathroom..I know he watches her when she goes outside
Raine Soo 4 years ago
Neither of my cats is interested in accompanying me to the washroom. I close the door, and I get all the privacy I need and want. No one gets their knickers in a knot.
Bill 4 years ago
My cat gets his knickers in a knot if I close the door on him. The embarassing part is he does it to company too. So anybody using the restroom has a buddy at my house
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Kim Lorton 4 years ago
These are so amazing! We had cats for 19 years! Only 1 was interested in water. He was a tub sitter, shower leg licker, and faucet drinker! We now have a dog, as both cats passed away, and he is disgusted when I'd take a bath! He sits in the bedroom and waits for you, he will lick my husbands' legs. But his interesting thing is, he feels the complete need to guard me when I am in the bathroom. He will come in and literally stand guard facing the door, until I am ready to leave! If the door is shut, he will sit in front of the door, and wait, and does that for the hubs, too! But I know, if you have a pet, there will never be time alone, if you have a pet! Never, unless you leave without them!
Lsai Aeon 4 years ago
Both of my/our cats will follow any of the 3 hoomans in this house into the bathroom when we go for a bath or shower. They seem to like the hot steamy air. They also follow just me when I go in to use the toilet, not sure why that is, other than possibly a captive audience for many pets or fill/clean the water bowl
Meeow 4 years ago
hahahaha!!!! These cats are hilarious!!! We don't allow our baby inside the bathroom while we handle our business, and she always patiently waiting outside, if we are taking long time for her she would yelled :ROFLMAO::LOL:
shado 4 years ago
my cats are my kids so I am never without my camera/phone - also you never know when that casual video is going to go viral and earn you some cash - 3.5 million views: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_DQyOCtIZw&t=4s
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Mary Peace 4 years ago
Now I'm worried. My cat used to push the bathroom door open when I was in there, so I got the door fixed to stay shut. No problem except - I wonder if I did wrong. Is he secretly seething with anger?
shado 4 years ago
prob not ... but you did pass up some close time you could have spent with your pet without having to set aside time specifically for that, and that does make a difference in how 'hooman' they act
Load More Replies...
Steve Barnett 4 years ago
It's weird how some cats absolutely detest water, whilst others have no problem with it. Also, If I place my hand behind my cats back, as if going to stroke her, even though she can’t see it, she can sense it from a centimetre away from her fur. I need to do some research...
Joseph OReilly 4 years ago
Cats have a bunch of ridiculously sensitive hairs all over their body(think of them as misplaced whiskers) that can detect air moving when an object comes toward them. Its pretty cool
Load More Replies... Gina Neale 4 years ago
Ahh takes me back. My cats used to join me for every trip to the bathroom. When Tiggie (unexpectedly) had kittens, and they were old enough to explore on their own, she introduced them to joining me, so I had 8 cats in the bathroom with me.
Barbara Stewart 4 years ago
I can understand looking at your phone on the toilet and bath tub to some extent, but would you take it in the shower.
Scott Evers 4 years ago
I'm amazed at how many people have their phone in the Bathroom, Shower, Bathtub.
Eagle Girl 4 years ago
I've always had bathroom cats. One would run his paw thru the tub faucet running water. Another hung out in the curtain while I showered. This one can go from a deep sleep to scratching at the door if I close it & she's on the other side.
Jackie Wacky 4 years ago
They’re very cute pictures, but I’m amazed at how many people seem to have their phones in the bath or shower...
shado 4 years ago
I really think it depends on the time you spend with your pets ... and how much you interact with them Mousestuff...54b0b9.jpg
Eagle Girl 4 years ago
I wonder how many of these were adopted quarantine pets so they bonded more so then a regular schedule
Load More Replies... Marie deHeryng 4 years ago
Cats are so precious and so funny. I could not stop laughing. These photos were all fantastic. If anyone is the least bit down, look through these photos with captions and you'll be laughing your butt off!! Hilarious!!
Kikka io 4 years ago
Since cats came into my life I have not once had the problem of feeling alone in the bathroom. when the dog also arrived, the fight was unleashed to whoever comes first to get between my legs while I'm on the bathroom, to be cuddled. even the shower is an event always with sold out tickets, as there are at least two cats and a dog trying to see what I'm doing beyond the curtain. the only one who does not participate is the oldest who, I believe, I know considers too superior to join in human affairs.
Zoe Snyder 4 years ago
Lucky people! When I take a shower, my cat(s) stand by the door and SCREAM, making me get out of the shower and open the door so they can leave.
Ana M 4 years ago
One of my cats goes to the bathroom to see what I am doing, every time, no matter what I am doing.
Dave Chapman 4 years ago
I've had a huje smile on my face, for 20 minutes now...my cheeks hurt, but in a GOOD way!!
Emese Tóth 4 years ago
is it usual that people take their cameras with them when having a bath/shower? I never do
Pearl Of the SeaWing RainWings 4 years ago
Cats should just form a bathroom watching organization and be done with it
William Secoske 4 years ago
me seeing that this originally had 196 posts: my afternoon just got booked solid
Danielle Renee 4 years ago
100% having cats means never doing anything alone again. my cats are teaching my fosters to never be far away never-alon...23a512.jpg
Iris Wolfie (づ ◕‿◕ )づ 4 years ago
One of my cats chills in the bathroom while I shower. He just sits placidly on the bath mat, a stack of towels, sometimes in the tub
Brandy Grote 4 years ago
I had the litter box in my bathroom. Whenever I went, here came Willem to pee with me! Was it dominance, or just, "hey, good idea!"? None of my other cats ever did that....
Karen Klinck 4 years ago
*All* of mine have (and still do) done it. And I've had 60+ over the years.
Load More Replies... Celtic Pirate Queen 4 years ago
Ummm, yeah. These pics are cute & all, but do people who are grown up enough to have pets not know how doors work? See, I've never had a cat join me in the bath - because I have a door.
TabledTurnsxddd 4 years ago
either your cats are well behaved, you have iron doors, or your cats only scream at the door. Pick 2. :)
Load More Replies... ispeak catanese 4 years ago
My current cats do drive-by's if I'm sitting. One comes in at the end of a shower and yells for pets. In the past, my Ernie would sit between curtain and liner and yell. I thought he was concerned for my safety, but my gf said he was reminding me to " Use More Soap! "
SirPatTheCat 4 years ago
I don't have cats so sorry if this is a dumb question, but why do people let them in while they're going to the bathroom? (Genuinely wondering, not being snarky)
Anne Bidstrup 4 years ago
You don't really have a choice. Cats will always want to be on the other side of a closed door - and they'll annoy the c**p outta you until you comply!
Load More Replies... KombatBunni 4 years ago
I’ll have to ask my daughter if her kitty checks on her in the bathroom..I know he watches her when she goes outside
Raine Soo 4 years ago
Neither of my cats is interested in accompanying me to the washroom. I close the door, and I get all the privacy I need and want. No one gets their knickers in a knot.
Bill 4 years ago
My cat gets his knickers in a knot if I close the door on him. The embarassing part is he does it to company too. So anybody using the restroom has a buddy at my house
Load More Replies... Kim Lorton 4 years ago
These are so amazing! We had cats for 19 years! Only 1 was interested in water. He was a tub sitter, shower leg licker, and faucet drinker! We now have a dog, as both cats passed away, and he is disgusted when I'd take a bath! He sits in the bedroom and waits for you, he will lick my husbands' legs. But his interesting thing is, he feels the complete need to guard me when I am in the bathroom. He will come in and literally stand guard facing the door, until I am ready to leave! If the door is shut, he will sit in front of the door, and wait, and does that for the hubs, too! But I know, if you have a pet, there will never be time alone, if you have a pet! Never, unless you leave without them!
Lsai Aeon 4 years ago
Both of my/our cats will follow any of the 3 hoomans in this house into the bathroom when we go for a bath or shower. They seem to like the hot steamy air. They also follow just me when I go in to use the toilet, not sure why that is, other than possibly a captive audience for many pets or fill/clean the water bowl
Meeow 4 years ago
hahahaha!!!! These cats are hilarious!!! We don't allow our baby inside the bathroom while we handle our business, and she always patiently waiting outside, if we are taking long time for her she would yelled :ROFLMAO::LOL:
shado 4 years ago
my cats are my kids so I am never without my camera/phone - also you never know when that casual video is going to go viral and earn you some cash - 3.5 million views: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_DQyOCtIZw&t=4s
Load More Replies... Mary Peace 4 years ago
Now I'm worried. My cat used to push the bathroom door open when I was in there, so I got the door fixed to stay shut. No problem except - I wonder if I did wrong. Is he secretly seething with anger?
shado 4 years ago
prob not ... but you did pass up some close time you could have spent with your pet without having to set aside time specifically for that, and that does make a difference in how 'hooman' they act
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