Before You Spend Money On Your Cats, Check Out These Hilarious Photos Of How Much Cats Like Gifts

by Damjan

31 May 2019

Cat owners know the feeling: you buy the bed, the tree, the toy, or the fancy fountain, and your cat immediately chooses the box, the bag, or the floor instead. That is the entire joke behind this photo roundup, and it never gets old.

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These images collect the best examples of cats ignoring perfectly good gifts in favor of whatever seems least expensive, least comfortable, or least intended. From cat beds to cardboard boxes, every photo captures the same stubborn little attitude that makes cats so entertaining.

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By the end, you may never look at a pet purchase the same way again.

#1 "My Cat Being A Jerk, Then Laughing At Me"

That's a very nice cat tree you have there, but this box belongs to me, meow! Muahaha!

#1 "My Cat Being A Jerk, Then Laughing At Me" — Captain_Ashley_Bob

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#2 "$25 Cat Bed. She Chose The Dust Pan"

#2 "$25 Cat Bed. She Chose The Dust Pan" — anyboozewilldo

#3 "So I Bought My Cat A Scratching Post"

It scratches the belly, apparently.

#3 "So I Bought My Cat A Scratching Post" — Lo0ody-

#4 "Cat Logic"

If you thought I was kidding about the expensive cat trees not being as cool as the boxes they came in, you were wrong.

#4 "Cat Logic" — fnordstar

#5 "Sleep Inside? No."

#5 "Sleep Inside? No." — Youheartbeth

Cats really do have their own priorities.

#6 "I Swear, Cats Can Be Comfortable Anywhere"

Actually, I'm not even mad. I'm impressed.

#6 "I Swear, Cats Can Be Comfortable Anywhere" — imgur.com

#7 "Finally Found A Comfy Spot"

#7 "Finally Found A Comfy Spot"

#8 "It's Just Like The Sink," They Said. Thirty Dollars Later And My Cat Is Still An Asshole

It's a nice thought... that your cat might enjoy a running water fountain of their own.

#8 "It's Just Like The Sink," They Said. Thirty Dollars Later And My Cat Is Still An Asshole — UninhabitedMan

#9 "That's It... I'm Done.. I Am Done Buying Things For My Cat"

#9 "That's It... I'm Done.. I Am Done Buying Things For My Cat" — angrymallard

#10 "Cat Logic"

#10 "Cat Logic"

#11 "Found The Perfect Bed"

#11 "Found The Perfect Bed"

#12 "Cat Logic"

#12 "Cat Logic" — lyonnaiselinds

#13 "Don't Bother Buying A Bed For Your Cat"

Whoever invented cat beds was something of a genius because they're making so much money on products cats don't use. At all. Ever.

#13 "Don't Bother Buying A Bed For Your Cat" — mdc017

#14 "Got My Cat A Bed For Christmas"

#14 "Got My Cat A Bed For Christmas" — falcores

#15 "Cat Logic"

A lot of cat owners like to refer to "cat logic..." It's a thing.

#15 "Cat Logic" — BBMatty

#16 "Got My Girlfriend's Cat To Use The Cat Bed"

#16 "Got My Girlfriend's Cat To Use The Cat Bed" — MrK9182

That worked out better than expected.

#17 "Just Bought A Cat Condo For My Cats"

#17 "Just Bought A Cat Condo For My Cats" — coldkev

#18 "I Bought My Cat A $40 Water Fountain And She Chose To Spill My Drink And Lick It Off The Carpet"

Delicious.

#18 "I Bought My Cat A $40 Water Fountain And She Chose To Spill My Drink And Lick It Off The Carpet"

#19 "Cat Logic"

#19 "Cat Logic" — umagar

#20 "Bought The Cat A New Cat Bed"

#20 "Bought The Cat A New Cat Bed" — sensualsanta

#21 "Box Says 'Keeps Kitty Entertained For Hours.' Well, They Weren't Wrong."

#21 "Box Says 'Keeps Kitty Entertained For Hours.' Well, They Weren't Wrong."

#22 "I Have 2 Lefty Cats..."

#22 "I Have 2 Lefty Cats..."

#23 "Bought Cat Toys, But The Plastic Bag Is More Interesting."

#23 "Bought Cat Toys, But The Plastic Bag Is More Interesting."

#24 "You're Doing It Wrong, Cat."

That's a matter of opinion, human.

#24 "You're Doing It Wrong, Cat."

#25 "I Will Never Understand Cat Logic"

#25 "I Will Never Understand Cat Logic" — xzys

#26 "Cat Dish?"

#26 "Cat Dish?"

#27 "Has So Many Toys... Rather Plays With A Tomato Stem"

#27 "Has So Many Toys... Rather Plays With A Tomato Stem"

#28 "Cat Logic"

#28 "Cat Logic" — imgur.com

#29 "Bought My Cat A Toy To Play With. It Is Now A Bed"

#29 "Bought My Cat A Toy To Play With. It Is Now A Bed" — mmmonroe

#30 "Ho Hi"

This cat is playing a dangerous game.

#30 "Ho Hi"

#31 "She's So Smart..."

#31 "She's So Smart..."

#32 "She Prefers The Other End Of The Bed..."

#32 "She Prefers The Other End Of The Bed..."

#33 "And That Pretty Much Sums It Up. Punks."

#33 "And That Pretty Much Sums It Up. Punks."

#34 "The Prince-ss And The Pea-llow"

#34 "The Prince-ss And The Pea-llow"

#35 "Kitty Condo Gone Wrong."

Swing and a miss, cats.

#35 "Kitty Condo Gone Wrong."

#36 "She Found The Perfect Spot"

#36 "She Found The Perfect Spot"

#37 "No Better Place To Rest...."

#37 "No Better Place To Rest...."

#38 "Bought My Cat A Box"

#38 "Bought My Cat A Box"

And if you’re still wondering who’s really in charge, see the 40+ cat rules their owners follow.

#39 "What Bed? Toys? Nope, Books!"

His hidey-hole.

#39 "What Bed? Toys? Nope, Books!"

#40 "Perfect Shape..."

Purr-fect, indeed!

#40 "Perfect Shape..."

#41 "I Want To Be A Catcus"

#41 "I Want To Be A Catcus"

#42 "I Like This New Bed That Comes With A Warm Little Human Being" Kafka

Cats and babies, too cute.

#42 "I Like This New Bed That Comes With A Warm Little Human Being" Kafka

#43 "Take Me Home"

#43 "Take Me Home"

#44 "Match Made In Heaven"

#44 "Match Made In Heaven"

#45 "3 Cat Beds Later, 'It's Too Hot Inside The House'"

But this is nice.

#45 "3 Cat Beds Later, 'It's Too Hot Inside The House'"

#46 "Guess We Know Who Wears The Pants In This Family..."

How long did it take you to figure it out?

#46 "Guess We Know Who Wears The Pants In This Family..."

#47 "Comfortably Numb"

#47 "Comfortably Numb"

#48 "Fel Fel & Banbeh In The Box :) "

Cozy as heck.

#48 "Fel Fel & Banbeh In The Box :) "

#49 "Bought Something Nice For The Cat, Chose The Box, Stay Away Dog, Box Is Mine! Miiiine!!!"

#49 "Bought Something Nice For The Cat, Chose The Box, Stay Away Dog, Box Is Mine! Miiiine!!!"

#50 "You Are Not Going On Holiday Without Me!"

#50 "You Are Not Going On Holiday Without Me!"

#51 "This Is For Me... No?"

Sometimes your cat chooses the gift.

#51 "This Is For Me... No?"

#52 "Nothing Better Than A Good Sleep On A Hard Surface..."

#52 "Nothing Better Than A Good Sleep On A Hard Surface..."

#53 "Dogs Are Assholes, Too"

#53 "Dogs Are Assholes, Too"

#54 "I Like Your Bag, Mom"

#54 "I Like Your Bag, Mom"

#55 "Still Trying To Fit!"

#55 "Still Trying To Fit!"

#56 "Apparently The Grass Catcher Is Much More Comfy"

Weird flex, but okay.

#56 "Apparently The Grass Catcher Is Much More Comfy"

#57 "My House, My Washing Cat-chine!"

#57 "My House, My Washing Cat-chine!"

#58 "Only An Orange Bag Will Do!"

#58 "Only An Orange Bag Will Do!"

#59 "4 Cat Trees And 6 Cat Beds In The House. And One Far Superior Bathroom Sink."

#59 "4 Cat Trees And 6 Cat Beds In The House. And One Far Superior Bathroom Sink."

#60 "Can I Come On Holiday Too?"

#60 "Can I Come On Holiday Too?"

#61 "Ryan, Ramjet And Roger Playing A Crazy Game Of Cat Tetris!!"

Adorably precious!

#61 "Ryan, Ramjet And Roger Playing A Crazy Game Of Cat Tetris!!"

#62 "Obviously The Best Place To Sleep"

#62 "Obviously The Best Place To Sleep"

#63 "Who Needs A Bed When I Fit Perfectly In This Bag."

#63 "Who Needs A Bed When I Fit Perfectly In This Bag."

#64 "Leave Me Alone"

#64 "Leave Me Alone"

#65 "New Bed"

#65 "New Bed"

#66 "Take Off Your Pants And Pass Out On The Bed."

#66 "Take Off Your Pants And Pass Out On The Bed."

#67 "But This Is My Bed!"

#67 "But This Is My Bed!"

#68 "Babri're Dreaming :)"

#68 "Babri're Dreaming :)"

#69 "Cardboard And Heated Floor Just Fine By Us"

Cozy is cozy; you can't argue with that.

#69 "Cardboard And Heated Floor Just Fine By Us"

#70 "My Cat Dizzy As An Ecological Bedside Lamp"

A little spooky, but okay.

#70 "My Cat Dizzy As An Ecological Bedside Lamp"

#71 "Huge Hug"

#71 "Huge Hug"

#72 "My Cats Like Their Gifts. #1 Is At Shirt A Box And A Blanket."

#72 "My Cats Like Their Gifts. #1 Is At Shirt A Box And A Blanket."

#73 "Near Enough Is Good Enough, Right?!?!"

#73 "Near Enough Is Good Enough, Right?!?!"

#74 "She Never Uses The Pillow."

#74 "She Never Uses The Pillow."

#75 "Doing Some Cleaning And Neo Found A Box He Fits Perfectly In ;)"

#75 "Doing Some Cleaning And Neo Found A Box He Fits Perfectly In ;)"

#76 "Too Lazy To Go Inside"

#76 "Too Lazy To Go Inside"

#77 "Denying Cat Logic"

#77 "Denying Cat Logic"

#78 "....But I Don't Like My Bed :("

#78 "....But I Don't Like My Bed :("

#79 "Ceo"

Cat pouting on bed, ignoring owner’s gift and refusing to sleep

#80 "Must Be First In Kitchen"

#80 "Must Be First In Kitchen"

#81 "Max Wears The Bra"

It's a purr-fect fit.

#81 "Max Wears The Bra"

#82 "Jealous Of The New Baby"

That face says it all.

#82 "Jealous Of The New Baby"

#83 "Don't Bother Unpacking - It's Mine!"

#83 "Don't Bother Unpacking - It's Mine!"

#84 "In The Greenhouse!"

#84 "In The Greenhouse!"

#85 "Countless Beds...."

But are the beds warm? No, didn't think so!

#85 "Countless Beds...."

#86 "Do Not Disturb... Brewing Some New Mischief"

#86 "Do Not Disturb... Brewing Some New Mischief"

#87 "Schrodinger Likes To Sleep In Shoes"

#87 "Schrodinger Likes To Sleep In Shoes"

#88 "Now That's Quite A Comfy Pot!"

#88 "Now That's Quite A Comfy Pot!"

#89 "What U Mean Bed?"

#89 "What U Mean Bed?"

#90 "He Adores His Cat Tree And Something Was On Its Way.."

#90 "He Adores His Cat Tree And Something Was On Its Way.."

#91 "Better Than A Cold Bed!"

#91 "Better Than A Cold Bed!"

#92 "The First Thing My Little Girl Knitted Was A Ball So The Cat Could Play..."

A lovely sentiment.

#92 "The First Thing My Little Girl Knitted Was A Ball So The Cat Could Play..."

#93 "On My Heating Pad!"

Oh, did you need this? You should have thought about that ahead of time.

#93 "On My Heating Pad!"

#94 "My Favorite Toy!"

#94 "My Favorite Toy!"

#95 "Ba, B, Learning My Sounds"

#95 "Ba, B, Learning My Sounds"

#96 "Don't Waste Any Money On Toys."

I really wish I could understand why cats love tempting fate inside plastic.

#96 "Don't Waste Any Money On Toys."

#97 "The Bed Is The Best. End Of The Story!"

#97 "The Bed Is The Best. End Of The Story!"

#98 "Bought Cat Toys, But The Plastic Bag Is More Interesting."

#98 "Bought Cat Toys, But The Plastic Bag Is More Interesting."

#99 "Cool Cat"

Mmmm, crisp and refreshing.

#99 "Cool Cat"

And that is exactly why cat gifts are never really just gifts.

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