17 Cats Hate Being Lumped Together With Their Kind, So They're Shattering The Stereotypes
Some cats are perfectly happy to nap, ignore everyone, and keep the stereotypes alive. These 17, though, seem determined to prove there is a lot more to feline life than attitude and aloofness.
From car rides and warm baths to bird friendships and unexpected adventures, the cats in this roundup are doing their own thing and looking adorable while doing it. A few of them are even making a strong case that cats can be just as affectionate, curious, and chaotic as any other pet.
By the end, you may never look at the usual cat clichés the same way again.
1. They even love car rides!
2. Not all cats are evil. Just look at this beauty!

This one is already rewriting the rulebook.
3. Cats need love as much as we humans do.
4. Fun adventures are not just for dogs; cats would love them too!
5. Cats and vacuums don't match. Well, this cat begs to differ.
That stereotype did not stand a chance.
6. Cats aren't affectionate? Nonsense!
And if you think public opinion always wins, these 15 cats stayed unfazed.
7. Some would love to live the life of a bird!

8. We'll never know when cats will attempt to break the stereotypes. But when they do, they sure are adorable!
9. Long walks are not just for dogs; cats can enjoy them too!
10. Cats don't like the cold, but this cat surely takes pleasure in it.
11. Some cats would even go as far as attempting to drive a car to shatter the stereotypes.
Now that's commitment to the bit.
12. They say cats aren't trouble at all. Wait until you get one.

13. This furball would rather enjoy relaxing baths than conform to stereotypes.
14. Most cats are lazy, but certainly not this one!
15. Angry Cat trying to be part of the Angry Birds gang.

16. Even cats can be best friends with birds.

17. This cat would rather have a career in retail than laze around under the hot sun.

Turns out cats can be full of surprises.
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