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Cat Becomes Hysterical When Confronted With A Plushie That Looks A Little Too Much Like Herself

Stephanie
by Stephanie
5 Dec 2021

The way animals think is fascinating and sometimes unbelievable. Animals have a keen sense of their surroundings and are typically caregivers, especially female animals.

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This pet owner just wanted a cute picture when something unexpected happened. We've all tried to be great pet owners, doing something adorable for our animals or perhaps capturing a picture of them being cute.

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I don't think any of us were prepared for what happened next when she brought home a plushie that looked almost identical to her cat. The cat's instincts kicked in, and she was completely freaked out.

We can imagine that cats and other animals don't really have a clear sense of what is real and what isn't. What we recognize as a fake stuffed animal might appear to be a real creature to them.

Animals tend to interact with stuffed toys as if they are alive. Understanding this, the scenario doesn't seem as bizarre as it once did.

This cat owner thought it would be delightful to bring home a plushie that resembled her cat just to capture a cute picture of the cat with the plushie, but her cat had other ideas.

Let's delve into this story to see what exactly happened when the cat encountered this plushie.

Alright, so here's the story...

Alright, so here's the story...
Impetris
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Some extra edits and a summary of the situation for context.

Some extra edits and a summary of the situation for context.
Impetris
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Imagine if the cat were on Reddit and what their side of the story would be.

Imagine if the cat were on Reddit and what their side of the story would be.
[deleted]

You are not the asshole.

You are not the asshole.
Mr_Wildcard_

Thoughts from the cat, possibly?

Thoughts from the cat, possibly?
SarahC

Cat tax was paid, and the picture was uploaded for all to see.

Cat tax was paid, and the picture was uploaded for all to see.
Lexidwest

People are really eager to see the picture.

People are really eager to see the picture.
McHox

I mean, I know I'd be a little freaked out.

I mean, I know I'd be a little freaked out.
sassydodo

Definitely an existential crisis.

Definitely an existential crisis.
Lysdestic

People are coming forward, saying that their animals have a similar reaction to plushies and other objects. Interesting.

People are coming forward, saying that their animals have a similar reaction to plushies and other objects. Interesting.
danielkov

Another situation where the story is similar to OP's.

Another situation where the story is similar to OP's.
Serge-Fabrizio

Animals can be so strange sometimes.

Animals can be so strange sometimes.
artemi7

People are sharing how their animals react to situations like this to see if it is indeed normal.

People are sharing how their animals react to situations like this to see if it is indeed normal.
Ava_Blue

The opposite scenario.

The opposite scenario.
Clowndro

I feel sorry for the poor cat too.

I feel sorry for the poor cat too.
Lug_Kun

Definitely a bit odd since cats have amazing senses.

Definitely a bit odd since cats have amazing senses.
LeafyQ

Possibly the thoughts that went through this cat's mind.

Possibly the thoughts that went through this cat's mind.
ForeskinOfMyPenis

"You've gone from a monster to a god." Fair enough plan.

Kflynn1337

Do cats see evil? Could it be possible?

Do cats see evil? Could it be possible?
red_beered

Oh no, a voodoo doll cat plushie?

Oh no, a voodoo doll cat plushie?
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Other pet owners whose animals react the same way.

Other pet owners whose animals react the same way.
CreatrixAnima

Another person mentions that cats are very in tune with their senses, so it is strange how the cat reacted.

Another person mentions that cats are very in tune with their senses, so it is strange how the cat reacted.
Myeerah
Impetris

Animals can be a bit peculiar, but even if the cat thought that was a little dead cat, who can blame her? Honestly, I think it might be a little strange.

People make a valid point in saying that cats have good senses, so I'm not sure why she couldn't determine that it was a plushie, not a real cat.

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