40 Tales Of Cats Being Absolute Hooligans, As Shared By Netizens

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.

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.

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.”

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.

It’s 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, you’ll definitely have a friend for life.

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.