Pet cats have their own little quirks, one being the ability to slip into the most unusual places around the house. Before you know it, you’re finding your furry feline friend balled up in a small cardboard box under your bed.

Many cat owners have since documented these funny episodes and shared them in a subreddit called “The Cat Trap Is Working.” Scrolling through the page, you’ll see photos and videos of house cats in fish tanks, on top of clothes, and cozily snuggled in the kitchen sink. 

As always, we’ve picked out some of the best still images from the page. Whether or not you’re a cat owner, here’s your dose of giggles for today.

#1 I Waited Two Days For This Picture

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#2 How Often Should I Feed My Pet Fish?

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#3 Tiny Trap, Tiny Catch

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All cats are natural predators, and hiding in a small, confined space is their way of scoping their surroundings for potential prey. It’s likely why they naturally gravitate towards the inside of your kitchen drawers. 

“They are actually more comforted by being in dark locations where they can see the things that are around them,” veterinarian Dr. Cherice Roth explained in an interview with Business Insider.

#4 This Is Gary’s Cat Trap!

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#5 This Was Bound To Happen

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#6 The Store Clerk Asked If He Could Throw Away The Box. I Said I Needed It

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If you notice your cat’s seeming fixation with cardboard boxes, Dr. Roth says it’s another way for them to channel their predatory instincts. But in this case, they prefer the texture of cardboard’s surface to run their claws onto.  

As Dr. Roth explains, it’s all about satisfying their urges to scratch something, which they will either hold onto or dispose of. 

#7 He Has Come For Your Toes

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#8 16 Weeks Old And Trapped Already!

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#9 I Left My New Jeans Out While I Went Out, Came Back To This Trap Situation

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A cat’s bodily structure also allows them to squeeze through tight spaces. As the Maryland-based Catonsville Cat Clinic explains, a feline’s shoulder blades are attached to their bodies by muscles, not bones, making it easier for them to contort. 

These features also give them an evolutionary advantage. As International Society of Feline Medicine head Nathalie Dowgray explained to Live Science in an interview, cats’ ability to fit into tiny crevices allows them to hunt small prey while enabling them to hide from potential predators.

#10 Louie Usually Gets Trapped In The Sink

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#11 Unconventional, But Effective

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#12 They’re Huge Fans …

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However, cats may squeeze into spaces in your house that are not safe for them. Washers, dryers, and unseen crawlspaces are examples, and owners should be aware of these. 

Cats Protection UK advises blocking off areas where your beloved pets may find themselves trapped to avoid possible mishaps. This includes closing your toilet lids to prevent them from climbing in and drowning. 

#13 Shoe???

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#14 $10 Meat Lovers Trap Is Working Well

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#15 I Was Sent Here To Show You How Effective Cat Traps Can Be At The Foot Of The Bed. Everyone Tucked In Nicely, Nobody Gets Squashed In Their Sleep!

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We would also like to hear from our readers, especially feline parents. Do you always find your pet cats in the oddest places in your house? Which was the most peculiar of all? Share them in the comments below!

#16 Dilemma: To Remain In The Snuggle Box Or To Go For The Salmon??

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#17 She Packed Herself For My Trip Apparently

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#18 Out Of The Entire Couch She Chose My iPad To Sit On

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#19 You Leave The Table Unattended For One Second And This Idiot Sits In The Empty Bread Basket

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#20 I Told My Wife There Was No Point Buying An Expensive Trap

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#21 Only Packing The Essentials

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#22 Mobile Traps Deployed And Working

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#23 He’s So Proud Of How Sneaky He Thinks He Is

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#24 Trapped In A Bird Feeder

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#25 The Elliptical Trap. At Least Someone Uses It!

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#26 Peekaboo! I Caught You

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#27 Red Trap Is More Effective Than The Blue One

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#28 The Catch Is Pretty Bountiful Today!

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#29 My 20 Pound Maine Coon Requires A Larger Trap. This One Works Every Time!

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#30 Someone In The LEGO Sub Said You Guys Might Like This

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#31 I Got A Big Bowl Out To Start Cooking, Then Grabbed Some Ingredients. This Is What I Turned Back Around To

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#32 After Making A Pan Of Brownies, I Covered It With A Hand Towel To Protect It From Curious Cats. This Only Attracted Racer To A Comfy Brownie Bed

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#33 Wife And I Assembled The Bassinet And Our Cat Thinks We Bought It For Her

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#34 Success! Rosie Is Trapped!

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#35 Pookie Fell For The Trap

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#36 I Can’t Believe He’s Actually Using The Box I Bought Him!

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#37 She Has 6 Beds But Chooses To Nap On A Wreath

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#38 Even A Folded Up Towel Can Trap An Amelia

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#39 The Secret To Peaceful Coexistence Is A Trap For Each Cat…

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#40 Lap Trap

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#41 Trapped Herself Exactly One Foot Away From A Cat Bed She’s Never Touched

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#42 I Was Hoping This Toy Would Be A Hit But, All He Does Is This

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#43 This Is Ted. Ted Was A Stray For At Least Four Years Before He Let Us Befriend Him. He’s Been Living The Indoor Life For Two Months Now And He Loves It

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#44 Caught A Couple Of Criminals

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#45 Socially Distanced Kitty Trap

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#46 He Did Not Fit…and Yet He Sat

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#47 Today Is Henry’s First Birthday!

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#48 These Are Mine

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#49 I’m Sorry, It’s The Only Size We Have In Stock

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#50 It’s Misty’s Birthday And She Got Her Dream Present – A Box From Costco With The Perfect Chin Scratcher

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#51 You’ve Got Mail

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#52 (I Was Told This Belongs Here) Plastic Trap Working Its Best

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#53 Uni In His Favorite Box

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#54 Caught Some Big Game In This Small Trap

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#55 The Results Are In And The Smallest Box Wins!

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#56 He Made Himself Comfortable And Sat Like That For 5 Minutes

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#57 Roz Appreciates The Stone Circle We Made For Her

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#58 Presenting Bootsy: My Friend’s Kitten

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#59 Shes So Smug About It As Well

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#60 This Is Cornstarch

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#61 You Don’t Even Need An Actual Box To Catch Cats

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#62 The Box Is Also An Arm Rest

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#63 Finnegan Perfectly Trapped By My Expensive And Fragile E-Ink Tablet

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