Annoyed Redditor Deals Playful Payback At Their Cat For Its 3 AM Wake-Up Call

by May

Cats are such charming little beings with quirks that endear them to us, even when they’re testing our patience. They’re a bit like playful children, oblivious to whether we’re busy working, resting, or having a meal.

When they crave attention, they always find a way to capture our hearts, often with their uniquely creative methods. They are so good at the art of surprise—even in your most peaceful moments!

Their stalking behavior is deeply ingrained in their wild ancestry, so it’s no wonder they occasionally unleash their inner hunter on their beloved human companions. If you’ve shared your life with a feline, you’ve likely experienced this firsthand.

You're drifting into a blissful sleep, only to awaken to those unmistakable wide, curious eyes fixated on you. It can be a tad unsettling, almost as if you’re the unwitting prey in their stealthy game.

Being natural predators, cats can’t help but exhibit these stalking tendencies, even when they’re just playfully curious. You might find yourself lounging on the couch, only to notice a pair of watchful eyes and twitching whiskers peeking around a corner, ready to pounce at any moment.

Moreover, cats follow unique sleep patterns compared to many other animals, often preferring to be active during the night. This behavior stems from their crepuscular nature, meaning they are most active during twilight hours, such as early morning or evening.

This nighttime activity, also known as the 'night crazies,' can disrupt the sleep of cat owners. One Redditor had a first-hand experience of being disturbed by their cat in their sleep.

They were annoyed that they decided to get back with a playfully petty revenge.

The original poster (OP) shared a story about their petty revenge against their a-hole cat.

Although you love your cat so much, you'd probably be annoyed if you were awoken in the same manner.

Come morning, it was payback time for the OP.

Before you judge the OP, take a look at their clarification.

It was a harmless act of petty revenge, though it did annoy their cat, judging by the expression on its face. And with that playful revenge, the OP successfully got back at their cat.

Returning the "favor" with some slobbery love.

This cat has learned its lesson.

But that doesn't mean this Redditor would stop annoying their cat.

This user knows cats well.

Felines will never allow their humans to win,

A quick petty revenge story from another cat owner.

Redditor cracks up at the OP's story.

Unfortunately, the cat has no way of knowing that the OP's misdeed was payback for what the cat did the night before.

The OP may have successfully gotten back at their cat this time, but who knows what will happen next time? As one user pointed out, the OP can retaliate whenever they want.

At the end of they day, it's their pet that will have the last laugh. Still, if the OP wants to address this behavior, they can look for ways to redirect their cat's attention.