There are a few places where you can always count on finding a cat, like inside a kitty condo or on that sunny spot on the carpet. But cats also do whatever they want. Because they're cats.
For instance, they might decide to loiter in some pretty unexpected places, like inside a jar of cheese balls or in the arms of a raccoon. One day you might be trying to play pool or use your dryer and boom! There's a cat.
And there's nothing you can do about it.
Cats In Unexpected Places
Pool Table Cat(01 of27)
Don't scratch. (credit:<a href="http://www.tumblr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Tumblr:" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad067de4b04234e855ecd5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.tumblr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="29" data-vars-position-in-unit="30">Tumblr:</a><a href="http://catasters.tumblr.com/post/4551728445/ball-8" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Catasters" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad067de4b04234e855ecd5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://catasters.tumblr.com/post/4551728445/ball-8" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="30" data-vars-position-in-unit="31">Catasters</a>)
Raccoon Cat(02 of27)
Excuse me, is this yours? (credit:<a href="http://www.epicponyz.com/2012/07/cat-rescue.html" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="EpicPonyz" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad067de4b04234e855ecd5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.epicponyz.com/2012/07/cat-rescue.html" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="28" data-vars-position-in-unit="29">EpicPonyz</a> via 9gag)
Hangers Cat(03 of27)
Keeping your clothes cute. (credit:<a href="http://cheezburger.com/6538298368" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="The Daily What" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad067de4b04234e855ecd5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://cheezburger.com/6538298368" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="27" data-vars-position-in-unit="28">The Daily What</a>)
Refrigerator Cat(04 of27)
No cheezburgers in here. (credit:<a href="http://weird-websites.info/Weird-Pictures/Funny-Pictures/cat-in-fridge-magnet-meats-funny-photo.jpg" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Weird-websites" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad067de4b04234e855ecd5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://weird-websites.info/Weird-Pictures/Funny-Pictures/cat-in-fridge-magnet-meats-funny-photo.jpg" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="26" data-vars-position-in-unit="27">Weird-websites</a>)
Garbage Bin Cat(05 of27)
She has a little self-esteem problem. (credit:<a href="http://www.blogspot.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Blogspot: " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad067de4b04234e855ecd5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.blogspot.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="24" data-vars-position-in-unit="25">Blogspot: </a><a href="http://ramblingsfromtheanimalhouse.blogspot.com/2010/08/cats-in-strange-places.html" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Ramblings From The Animal House" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad067de4b04234e855ecd5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://ramblingsfromtheanimalhouse.blogspot.com/2010/08/cats-in-strange-places.html" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="25" data-vars-position-in-unit="26">Ramblings From The Animal House</a>)
Sink Cat(06 of27)
Um, a little privacy please? (credit:<a href="http://imgur.com/w1vdC" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Reddit" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad067de4b04234e855ecd5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://imgur.com/w1vdC" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="23" data-vars-position-in-unit="24">Reddit</a>)
Cat In College(07 of27)
He's really good a calculus. (credit:<a href="http://www.collegehumor.com/picture/6812875/cat-finally-makes-it-to-class" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="College Humor" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad067de4b04234e855ecd5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.collegehumor.com/picture/6812875/cat-finally-makes-it-to-class" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="22" data-vars-position-in-unit="23">College Humor</a>)
Health Center Cat(08 of27)
Notice: "We are aware that the cat is frequently in the health centre and we do all we can to remove it but it comes back every time there is an opportunity to do so." (credit:<a href="http://imgur.com/a/VzWE9" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Reddit" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad067de4b04234e855ecd5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://imgur.com/a/VzWE9" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="21" data-vars-position-in-unit="22">Reddit</a>)
Tequila Cat(09 of27)
"I told you to be careful." (credit:<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/k8vnt/cat_is_not_helping/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Reddit" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad067de4b04234e855ecd5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/k8vnt/cat_is_not_helping/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="20" data-vars-position-in-unit="21">Reddit</a>)
Worker Cat(10 of27)
Working for the weekend. (credit:<a href="http://imgur.com/8EmnM" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Reddit" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad067de4b04234e855ecd5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://imgur.com/8EmnM" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="19" data-vars-position-in-unit="20">Reddit</a>)
Lecture Cat(11 of27)
She's majoring in cat-thropology. (credit:<a href="http://www.epicponyz.com/2012/07/classroom-cat.html" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="EpicPonyz " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad067de4b04234e855ecd5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.epicponyz.com/2012/07/classroom-cat.html" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="18" data-vars-position-in-unit="19">EpicPonyz </a>via 9gag)
Oven Cat(12 of27)
"OK, joke's over... Right?" (credit:<a href="http://pictures.mycatwearsclothes.com/2007/02/cat-in-oven.html" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="My Cat Wears Clothes" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad067de4b04234e855ecd5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://pictures.mycatwearsclothes.com/2007/02/cat-in-oven.html" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="17" data-vars-position-in-unit="18">My Cat Wears Clothes</a>)
Cup Holder Cat(13 of27)
Put it in "D" for "D'aww." (credit:<a href="http://www.pakwheels.com/forums/guess-humor-hobbies/189126-funny-pics-tension-bhagao-97" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Pakwheels" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad067de4b04234e855ecd5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.pakwheels.com/forums/guess-humor-hobbies/189126-funny-pics-tension-bhagao-97" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="16" data-vars-position-in-unit="17">Pakwheels</a>)
Bowl Cat(14 of27)
There's no way this is comfortable. (credit:<a href="http://www.jokeroo.com/pictures/animal/cats-find-everything-comfortable.html" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Jokeroo" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad067de4b04234e855ecd5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.jokeroo.com/pictures/animal/cats-find-everything-comfortable.html" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="15" data-vars-position-in-unit="16">Jokeroo</a>)
Vase Cat(15 of27)
This spot's taken. (credit:<a href="http://www.thechobble.com/2012/08/cats-rest-in-strangest-of-places-24.html" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="The Chobble" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad067de4b04234e855ecd5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.thechobble.com/2012/08/cats-rest-in-strangest-of-places-24.html" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="14" data-vars-position-in-unit="15">The Chobble</a>)
Kettle Cat(16 of27)
Tea time is going to have to wait. (credit:<a href="http://cheezburger.com/6287792896?from=recMap4" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Cheezeburger" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad067de4b04234e855ecd5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://cheezburger.com/6287792896?from=recMap4" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="13" data-vars-position-in-unit="14">Cheezeburger</a>)
Laundry Cat(17 of27)
Snuggle has nothing on this little guy. (credit:<a href="http://imgur.com/gallery/wUZ2r" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Reddit" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad067de4b04234e855ecd5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://imgur.com/gallery/wUZ2r" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="12" data-vars-position-in-unit="13">Reddit</a>)
Envelope Cat(18 of27)
Unfortunately, kittens aren't legal tender (yet). (credit:<a href="http://imgur.com/gallery/GzrV8" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Reddit" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad067de4b04234e855ecd5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://imgur.com/gallery/GzrV8" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="11" data-vars-position-in-unit="12">Reddit</a>)
Desk Cat(19 of27)
Still looking for the Johnson file. (credit:<a href="http://www.blogspot.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Blogspot:" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad067de4b04234e855ecd5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.blogspot.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="9" data-vars-position-in-unit="10">Blogspot:</a><a href="http://iwantapounddog.blogspot.com/2011/11/one-more-batch-of-cat-photos.html" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="I Want A Pound Dog" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad067de4b04234e855ecd5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://iwantapounddog.blogspot.com/2011/11/one-more-batch-of-cat-photos.html" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="10" data-vars-position-in-unit="11">I Want A Pound Dog</a>)
Book Store Cat(20 of27)
Sometimes there's nothing like a good book and a nap. (credit:<a href="http://www.patricio00.com/post/2005/10/quien-fuera-gato.html" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="patricio00" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad067de4b04234e855ecd5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.patricio00.com/post/2005/10/quien-fuera-gato.html" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="8" data-vars-position-in-unit="9">patricio00</a>)
Beer Cat(21 of27)
You're running low on brewskies, bro. (credit:<a href="http://www.petwellbeing.com/blog/cat-stuck-in-freezer" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Pet Well Being" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad067de4b04234e855ecd5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.petwellbeing.com/blog/cat-stuck-in-freezer" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="7" data-vars-position-in-unit="8">Pet Well Being</a>)
Ceiling Cat(22 of27)
Watching your every move. (credit:<a href="http://madd-mikk.deviantart.com/art/CEILING-CAT-130595303" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Deviant Art" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad067de4b04234e855ecd5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://madd-mikk.deviantart.com/art/CEILING-CAT-130595303" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="6" data-vars-position-in-unit="7">Deviant Art</a>)
Toilet Cat(23 of27)
Another reason you should always look before you sit. (credit:<a href="http://agehachou.deviantart.com/art/Don-t-Flush-5086920" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Deviant Art" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad067de4b04234e855ecd5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://agehachou.deviantart.com/art/Don-t-Flush-5086920" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="5" data-vars-position-in-unit="6">Deviant Art</a>)
Cheese Ball Cat(24 of27)
Getting out is the tricky part. (credit:<a href="http://ocpets.ocregister.com/tag/utz-cheese-balls" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Orange County Register" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad067de4b04234e855ecd5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://ocpets.ocregister.com/tag/utz-cheese-balls" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="4" data-vars-position-in-unit="5">Orange County Register</a>)
Shower Cat(25 of27)
Cousin of monorail cat. (credit:<a href="http://imgur.com/gallery/TcEeO" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Reddit" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad067de4b04234e855ecd5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://imgur.com/gallery/TcEeO" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="3" data-vars-position-in-unit="4">Reddit</a>)
Attic Cat(26 of27)
So that's who's been rearranging all the Christmas decorations. (credit:<a href="http://scienceblogs.com/evolutionblog/2012/08/16/my-silly-cat/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Science Blogs" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad067de4b04234e855ecd5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://scienceblogs.com/evolutionblog/2012/08/16/my-silly-cat/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="1" data-vars-position-in-unit="2">Science Blogs</a>)
DVD Cat(27 of27)
He's there to make sure you don't watch "The Notebook" alone again. (credit:<a href="http://uhohmom.com/2012/08/wordless-wednesday-black-kitty/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Uhohmom" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad067de4b04234e855ecd5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://uhohmom.com/2012/08/wordless-wednesday-black-kitty/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="0" data-vars-position-in-unit="1">Uhohmom</a>)
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