Cats love to get involved and cause mischief wherever they can, from taking up residence in supermarkets to sticking it out in 10 Downing Street.
Cat biologist and behaviourist Roger Tabor told the BBC that some felines just want attention, but ‘most cats don’t do this’ and ‘these are the oddballs.’
But can we control the cats decide to go rogue and set up sticks where they please?
Well according to this expert, it isn’t quite this straight-forward as it sounds – as your feline’s go-to spots reveal a lot about their personality and development.
Cats love to get themselves in tricky situations from trees to supermarkets. Some felines have managed to make a name for themselves causing mischief
Ginger cat Garfield and black cat Lupin found fame at Sainsbury’s in Ely, Cambridgeshire, and Aldi in Haverhill, Suffolk.
Garfield – ‘Mr Sainsbury’s’ – amassed thousands of followers on social media before his death in 2019 and Lupin’s Aldi antics prompted dozens of people to photograph the cat.
But it’s not only these two that have caused a stir down the aisles, Twitter account @Bodegacats_ has shared many pics of our feline friends in the supermarket.
Shedding light on these cats’ favourite place to hang out, the behaviourist, from Brightlingsea in Essex, told the BBC that felines who love supermarkets are among the most social of their kind.
Garfield has had books written about his adventures and once even held a book ‘signing’ event
Lupin has grabbed the attention of many Aldi shoppers in Haverhill in Suffolk
Pumpkin the cat manning one of the tills. Pumpkin the cat has inspired a boycott among locals of Acres Way Tesco Express in Drayton, Norwich, after bosses banned the friendly feline from the store after he became a regular visitor to the supermarket
He said: ‘They’re not only very relaxed, but seem to thrive on being where it’s warm and they get attention.’
As such, these cats tend to have been socialised from a very young age and thrive on human interaction.
However, Roger says they are very much in the minority – as cats have evolved to be wary of people to ensure their safety.
To the contrary, cats who love relaxing in shops are ‘not intimidated’ and have a tendency to make ‘fast friends’.
Can I see your ID please? This feisty feline took it upon herself to man the checkout at her local supermarket in the US
A hard day’s work! This cheeky chappy cannot decide if he needs an energy boost or a stronger liquor
Kitty doesn’t share food! This young man has the right idea, by spreading himself across his favourite food, he is ensuring he gets top pickings
Baguette-cat! ‘If I slot in here, they won’t see me’ This ginger feline in an unknown location has decided to lay low with the loaves
Catnap or catnip? Someone had a big night catting about so made the smart decision to seek out the analgesic’s aisle at his local supermarket
Cats in a clinical setting are not ideal, but for more than five years fluffy ginger cat Henry has been a regular visitor to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge.
He has amassed more than 5,000 followers on his Facebook page, and although he has a comfortable home near the hospital, the seven-year-old cannot keep away.
Staff at the Cambridge hospital treat Henry as one of their own but are keen not to let him inside.
According to Roger, cats who are drawn to hospitals crave human interaction.
He added: ‘The positive reinforcement they gain from meeting people outweighs the negatives of being constantly put back outside.’
Fluffy ginger cat Henry has been a regular visitor to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge
Henry is so popular at the hospital that he even has a Facebook group of almost 5,000 followers
Henry is not allowed in the hospital food hall but is pictured here sharing a Burger King
What’s more, Roger says that ‘cat burglars’ that like to invade their neighbours’ homes didn’t have a ‘normal developmental pattern’ in their first few months.
As such, they become ‘fixated on toys which [they] think of as prey.’
A Siamese cross has been making the rounds around parts of Ipswich, embarrassing his owners for years.
13-year-old Theo its the kleptomaniac kitty who refuses to be reformed and regularly breaks into neighbours’ homes bringing home anything he can find, from soft toys and cash to Christmas decorations.
Elsewhere, in Pennsylvania one feline owner was mortified when CCTV revealed her feline felon was stealing shoes from her neighbours every night – amassing more than 100 in just eight months.
Menacing Siamese cross Theo cannot help himself and keeps stealing from his owner’s neighbours
He brings home anything he can find, from soft toys and cash to Christmas decorations
In Pennsylvania the owner of a real life cat burglar was mortified when CCTV revealed her feline felon was stealing shoes from her neighbours every night – amassing more than 100 in just eight months
I’m watching you! This sneaky feline has found the best camouflage techniques as he susses out his next target
Finders Keepers! Cats have a habit of finding their way into your homes, through cat flaps and open windows
Eat your greens! This kitty has decided that Felix just won’t cut it anymore and would rather have the finer things in life – salmon and broccoli anyone?
Christmas is for the cats! This feline has decided that all the presents under the Christmas tree now belongs to them
Cat in the box! There are many ways to get inside a house, including disguising yourself as a delivery
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