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Woman Finds Out And Posts Pictures Of How Cats Would React If You Suddenly Died At Home

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Cats are pretty mysterious creatures. Most of the time, they seem confident, independent, and chill, and their unique personalities sometimes make people wonder whether these animals truly care about their owners. You see, with dogs, it’s pretty easy to tell—most of them are quite outgoing, energetic, and affectionate towards their humans. And sometimes even towards ALL humans in general.

According to a study that was conducted last year by Dr. Kristyn Vitale and a team, cats actually display the same main attachment styles as dogs and babies. “Cats that are insecure can be likely to run and hide or seem to act aloof. There’s long been a biased way of thinking that all cats behave this way. But the majority of cats use their owner as a source of security. Your cat is depending on you to feel secure when they are stressed out,” The author told Metro. But let’s be real, most cat owners already knew that.

And even though science backs up the belief that cats truly love us, is still pretty funny to joke about their “cold” and “distant” personality. For instance, here are some pics that this user shared on Twitter that sort of summarize what your cat would do if you suddenly died at home.

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Here’s a kitty named Hazel chilling with her human-sized skeleton pillow

Woman Finds Out And Posts Pictures Of How Cats Would React If You Suddenly Died At Home

Woman Finds Out And Posts Pictures Of How Cats Would React If You Suddenly Died At Home

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Turns out, the skeleton also has a name which is Patella

Woman Finds Out And Posts Pictures Of How Cats Would React If You Suddenly Died At Home

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Yes, Hazel is completely calm

Woman Finds Out And Posts Pictures Of How Cats Would React If You Suddenly Died At Home

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And not spooked at all

Woman Finds Out And Posts Pictures Of How Cats Would React If You Suddenly Died At Home

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At this point, these two are sort of inseparable

Woman Finds Out And Posts Pictures Of How Cats Would React If You Suddenly Died At Home

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Woman Finds Out And Posts Pictures Of How Cats Would React If You Suddenly Died At Home

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Seeing these adorable pictures of a cat hanging out with her no-longer-alive friend made people realize that they as well need to buy this magnificent skeleton for their own cat.

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Apparently, you can buy this skeleton plush at Target

Woman Finds Out And Posts Pictures Of How Cats Would React If You Suddenly Died At Home

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Some people got inspired and started posting pics of their own cats hanging out with spooky skeletons

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Gotta admit, this looks cozy as heck

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For some reason, they’re totally fine with this whole situation

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It’s truly A THING now

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Seems like it’s even better than laying on a human’s lap

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I mean, at least this one doesn’t move, right?

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Apparently, the more skeletons there are, the better

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Julija Svidraitė

Julija Svidraitė is an editor here at Bored Panda who has a bachelor's degree in Psychology. Before starting her journey at BP, she had worked as a social media specialist at a marketing agency. She has also tried herself in a few different fields working as an intern: from practicing graphic design at a social media marketing agency, to being an assistant at a psychiatric hospital. Besides writing, Julija is also very passionate about illustrating, drinking coffee, and watching crime documentaries. You can find her in Bored Panda Office or reach her at julija.s@boredpanda.com.

Julija Svidraitė is an editor here at Bored Panda who has a bachelor's degree in Psychology. Before starting her journey at BP, she had worked as a social media specialist at a marketing agency. She has also tried herself in a few different fields working as an intern: from practicing graphic design at a social media marketing agency, to being an assistant at a psychiatric hospital. Besides writing, Julija is also very passionate about illustrating, drinking coffee, and watching crime documentaries. You can find her in Bored Panda Office or reach her at julija.s@boredpanda.com.

What do you think ?

AlphaPuck 4 years ago

So people think cats are stupid enough to believe a fake skeleton is a person? Or could it possibly be that cats just like to sit on laps?

32points

Meezer McCattins 4 years ago

Can confirm: cats just love laps. They don't care whose it is. Human, pupper, plastic skeleton.

25points

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Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago

A fake skeleton or plush that 1) does not smell like anyone in the household, and 2) is not rotting. For 3) let’s just remember that these cats are being fed. It has been noted that, if their owner(s) die but are not discovered for a few days, starving pets will turn to the only edible meat on the premises. In extreme conditions, humans have done the same. It’s not disrespect, it’s survival.

13points

softhofitsolution 4 years ago

AlphaPuck Good response!

1point

WildBerry 4 years ago

ANd people are stupid enough to think that when you've been dead for 3 days and no one has the cat, the cat won't eat you.

1point

Tabitha L 4 years ago

And they put nice, soft blankets on these "laps". And sat the skeletons on sofas, probably where the cats normally sit.

1point

leanniemay 4 years ago

AlphaPuck no

-1point

H Moore 4 years ago

Cats aren't that dumb, they can smell you, they also recognise your face. As any cat given a fake mouse knows......thats not real.

20points

Lauren Caswell 4 years ago

We tricked our cat with a toy mouse we had just bought, holding it like it was real then pretended it leapt from my hands. He was thrilled for 1.5 seconds, then sulked XD

9points

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Jeni Gunn 4 years ago

I’m a first responder. Cats will eat you if you die in your house. Period.

10points

WildBerry 4 years ago

Thank you! I said the same before I read your comment.

5points

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Pseudo Puppy 4 years ago

This is a silly 'experiment". Cats aren't that dumb. Cats rely heavily on smell, to identify things. It's why they don't freak out at seeing themselves in the mirror - they can't smell another cat, so they conclude that the reflection is not a cat. Same with this silly "experiment". These cushions / plastic things, don't smell like their owners nor like a dead body, so they don't react like it's a dead body.

4points

Podunkus 4 years ago (edited)

To be honest, I do worry more about how I will react someday when encountering or confronting my own cat’s demise than the other way around. I think my cat would be stronger by far.

4points

Bill Bendick 4 years ago

You may be right. My reaction to loosing my fur babys i'm sure is FAR more devestating to me than would be to her.However, she doe's want to be with me every minute of the day so who really know how they truly feel after the loss of their loved one.

1point

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Jeni Gunn 4 years ago

As a medic I’ve entered a residence with a deceased person who had cats and I’m sorry to say the cats will eat you when you’re gone. It’s literally the stuff of nightmares. And I love cats.

3points

WildBerry 4 years ago

Same with dogs if you die.

1point

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Latka Knows Better 4 years ago

This is perfect alternative for kitties whose hoomans can't do remote work! <3 :)

3points

Meeow 4 years ago

People really think cats are that stupid, smh! Cat be like meh, If It fits I sits period.

2points

Christina Uhlir 4 years ago

I don't get it. Do people really believe that cats know what's inside the human body (or their own for that matter)) to associate a human skeleton to their owners? - So what would a cat do if you suddenly died at home? I think it could tell the difference between a dead body and a (pillow) skeleton.

1point

Russell Ellwardt 4 years ago

Look up that famous and amazing poem by Polish poet Wisława Szymborska, "Cat in an empty apartment" (kot w pustym mieszkanie). Describes it much better than these fake photos.

1point

Fieke Engelen 4 years ago

It doesn't make sense to me. Animals go by smell. How would a cat differentiate when there is no smell involved? It is just a wonderful cushion. Not ever a person.

0points

Kim Lorton 4 years ago

Should be called a catlap, not cat nap!

0points

scrappyrat 4 years ago

Old goths don't die, they just morph into cats in love with skeletons.

0points

Pamela Scott 4 years ago

If only cats had eyebrows more people would realize they are actually just as loving and sometimes more consistent than dogs.

0points

Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

This is just so sad. All teared up. Kitties need company.

0points

Bacony Cakes 4 years ago

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AlphaPuck 4 years ago

So people think cats are stupid enough to believe a fake skeleton is a person? Or could it possibly be that cats just like to sit on laps?

32points

Meezer McCattins 4 years ago

Can confirm: cats just love laps. They don't care whose it is. Human, pupper, plastic skeleton.

25points

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Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago

A fake skeleton or plush that 1) does not smell like anyone in the household, and 2) is not rotting. For 3) let’s just remember that these cats are being fed. It has been noted that, if their owner(s) die but are not discovered for a few days, starving pets will turn to the only edible meat on the premises. In extreme conditions, humans have done the same. It’s not disrespect, it’s survival.

13points

softhofitsolution 4 years ago

AlphaPuck Good response!

1point

WildBerry 4 years ago

ANd people are stupid enough to think that when you've been dead for 3 days and no one has the cat, the cat won't eat you.

1point

Tabitha L 4 years ago

And they put nice, soft blankets on these "laps". And sat the skeletons on sofas, probably where the cats normally sit.

1point

leanniemay 4 years ago

AlphaPuck no

-1point

H Moore 4 years ago

Cats aren't that dumb, they can smell you, they also recognise your face. As any cat given a fake mouse knows......thats not real.

20points

Lauren Caswell 4 years ago

We tricked our cat with a toy mouse we had just bought, holding it like it was real then pretended it leapt from my hands. He was thrilled for 1.5 seconds, then sulked XD

9points

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Jeni Gunn 4 years ago

I’m a first responder. Cats will eat you if you die in your house. Period.

10points

WildBerry 4 years ago

Thank you! I said the same before I read your comment.

5points

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Pseudo Puppy 4 years ago

This is a silly 'experiment". Cats aren't that dumb. Cats rely heavily on smell, to identify things. It's why they don't freak out at seeing themselves in the mirror - they can't smell another cat, so they conclude that the reflection is not a cat. Same with this silly "experiment". These cushions / plastic things, don't smell like their owners nor like a dead body, so they don't react like it's a dead body.

4points

Podunkus 4 years ago (edited)

To be honest, I do worry more about how I will react someday when encountering or confronting my own cat’s demise than the other way around. I think my cat would be stronger by far.

4points

Bill Bendick 4 years ago

You may be right. My reaction to loosing my fur babys i'm sure is FAR more devestating to me than would be to her.However, she doe's want to be with me every minute of the day so who really know how they truly feel after the loss of their loved one.

1point

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Jeni Gunn 4 years ago

As a medic I’ve entered a residence with a deceased person who had cats and I’m sorry to say the cats will eat you when you’re gone. It’s literally the stuff of nightmares. And I love cats.

3points

WildBerry 4 years ago

Same with dogs if you die.

1point

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Latka Knows Better 4 years ago

This is perfect alternative for kitties whose hoomans can't do remote work! <3 :)

3points

Meeow 4 years ago

People really think cats are that stupid, smh! Cat be like meh, If It fits I sits period.

2points

Christina Uhlir 4 years ago

I don't get it. Do people really believe that cats know what's inside the human body (or their own for that matter)) to associate a human skeleton to their owners? - So what would a cat do if you suddenly died at home? I think it could tell the difference between a dead body and a (pillow) skeleton.

1point

Russell Ellwardt 4 years ago

Look up that famous and amazing poem by Polish poet Wisława Szymborska, "Cat in an empty apartment" (kot w pustym mieszkanie). Describes it much better than these fake photos.

1point

Fieke Engelen 4 years ago

It doesn't make sense to me. Animals go by smell. How would a cat differentiate when there is no smell involved? It is just a wonderful cushion. Not ever a person.

0points

Kim Lorton 4 years ago

Should be called a catlap, not cat nap!

0points

scrappyrat 4 years ago

Old goths don't die, they just morph into cats in love with skeletons.

0points

Pamela Scott 4 years ago

If only cats had eyebrows more people would realize they are actually just as loving and sometimes more consistent than dogs.

0points

Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

This is just so sad. All teared up. Kitties need company.

0points

Bacony Cakes 4 years ago

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