Intruder Gets In Through Cat Flap, Furry Security System Knows What To Do
A pair of house cats found an intruder who made their way inside their home through the flap door, and their reaction has left internet users in hysterics.
Their owner shared a video of their reaction on TikTok on Wednesday, under the username and it immediately went viral, receiving over 870,000 views and more than 125,000 likes on the platform.
In the clip, the cats can be seen staring at the door, growling at a feline stranger who made his way inside through their flap door, refusing to go back outside, despite them making it clear he wasn't welcome.
"What is happening in this house?" the poster can be heard saying, as she walks up to the door, where she finally sees the reason for her cats' distress. "Ooh, you don't live here, sir," she says, "Sir, you don't live here! You don't live in this house, sir! I'm going to have to ask you to leave."
Then, all of a sudden, one of her cats loses their cool, and starts fighting everyone, including her own brother. "Aaah! what are you all doing? you live together!" the poster yells. "Time for a better security system," reads a caption shared with the clip.
We have all heard of guard dogs keeping their homes safe from intruders, but could cats possibly do the same ?
Georgia-based veterinarian Jess Kirk says on the Vet Explains Pets website that a cat's ability to form a very strong bond with their owner can make them feel protective toward them, and act in their defense in certain situations.
However, because of their small size, how effective they are in protecting you depends on the size of the animal they are fighting. Signs that your cat is being protective of you include puffing up their fur, arching their back, and hissing or growling at perceived threats.
An published by wildlife blog Animals Around the Globe in September, written by Esther Evangeline, MSc Zoology, lists the most protective cat breeds, which include Maine coons, Norwegian forest cats, Siberian cats, Abyssinians, Savannah cats and Bengals, among others.
Bombay cats, more typically just known as black cats, are also on the list of most protective cats, despite being the least likely to get adopted.
In the comments section, the poster added that the cat is a frequent visitor, who is well loved by his owner and just likes to wander around from time to time.
One user, Kerri Cameron508, commented: "I'm the cats defense you literally have an open door and a food bowl right there lol [laugh out loud]."
Breeg. L wrote: "He said 'I just wanted to see what kinda food was in here damn."
Phillip Souterliticus added: "He was there to ask about your extended warranty."
