Man Accidentally Turned His Pet Cat Into A "Monster" After One Mistake
Cats aren’t generally known for being as silly and playful as dogs are. They have this persistent (albeit largely incorrect) stereotype of being aloof, cold, and lazy.
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Any cat owner will happily bust those preconceived notions with stories about their own cats. Cat owners really love sharing about their cats, I know because not only do I have friends with many cat owners, but I am also one.
Many cats love to play with their owners, some like to chase or be chased, others like the usual cat toys like feather wands, and some even like to play fetch. (I have a fetch player and another who hasn’t quite figured out the return part of fetch.)
Some cats even enjoy a good old fashion wrestle, and can even manage to wrestle with their people without tearing them up. A Reddit user, Ser_Veaux accidentally discovered that his cat enjoyed roughhousing after play fighting with his dog.
In a post on r/TIFU, a Reddit community where Redditors share their mishaps for all to enjoy, mock or sympathize, Ser_Veaux shared how he found out his cat loves to roughhouse. And how that ended up turning her into a monster who aggressively demands rough and tumble play, and will not take ‘No’ for an answer.
The responses were mainly in solidarity with Ser_Veaux, sharing their own accidentally taught “bad” behaviors their cats have. Each one is as wholesome and funny as the next.
Keep scrolling to read the adorable story and some of the top comments.
This started a few months ago, but continues to this day
OP would never expect what he was getting himself into when he randomly thought, "let's roughhouse with the cat."
![This started a few months ago, but continues to this day](https://static.dailysquared.com/posts/bec7eb63a800b0f88f579a156e53910c_18020_700.jpg)
A real monster
![A real monster](https://static.dailysquared.com/posts/8da0e1d0175fe7d3e1be59cd5452f7fc_18020_700.jpg)
Hangry cats aren't to be trifled with
![Hangry cats aren't to be trifled with](https://static.dailysquared.com/posts/bf83d25ad6acddeea8b8625ab633f5bd_18020.gif)
Cats are quick to learn new things
![Cats are quick to learn new things](https://static.dailysquared.com/posts/c80976ba1108b790ee10d84fbdf85ad0_18020_700.jpg)
Anything he can get his paws on to get some nummies
![Anything he can get his paws on to get some nummies](https://static.dailysquared.com/posts/9a1c40c02e82147b9f977e0064ff8ce3_18020.gif)
But extremely difficult to untrain
![But extremely difficult to untrain](https://static.dailysquared.com/posts/c86cb9856d5224cfb2f0f6c95771d652_18020_700.jpg)
They're like little scientists testing gravity is all
![They're like little scientists testing gravity is all](https://static.dailysquared.com/posts/ca029bb2404297a594e5a77c7bad4a6c_18020.gif)
A monster for butt pats
![A monster for butt pats](https://static.dailysquared.com/posts/c7ba41abb2b04e979f618ce7b10f7c14_18020_700.jpg)
AKA: Bum bongo
![AKA: Bum bongo](https://static.dailysquared.com/posts/8843c41d62ad36e9dc46452ac0671360_18020.gif)
I'm glad somebody took the time to point out how freaking adorable this TIFU is
![I'm glad somebody took the time to point out how freaking adorable this TIFU is](https://static.dailysquared.com/posts/529c2e3d6d03e25ac7547ff6f9988f99_18020_700.jpg)
These kitties love spankings
![These kitties love spankings](https://static.dailysquared.com/posts/755beece437c415300c042659b6df7b3_18020_700.jpg)
How I imagine Bill be like:
![How I imagine Bill be like:](https://static.dailysquared.com/posts/b3dac3bb1db659c6c14a31a003d71d76_18020.gif)
This kitty truly loves belly rubs
![This kitty truly loves belly rubs](https://static.dailysquared.com/posts/c14d9ae2c5823c811b08b2d7c8a22398_18020_700.jpg)
It's (not) a trap!
![It's (not) a trap!](https://static.dailysquared.com/posts/e5e27192d4ec68bfa9a13e984bf1f4cf_18020.gif)
Kitty patiently worked for years to train her humans to give her belly rubs
![Kitty patiently worked for years to train her humans to give her belly rubs](https://static.dailysquared.com/posts/f11c03ac5a0d3f6dc5049070fca94e49_18020_700.jpg)
Kitties have the softest bellies to rub
![Kitties have the softest bellies to rub](https://static.dailysquared.com/posts/c862c74b15532b34f643a43ba87bc75b_18020.gif)
Cats definitely have their preferences
![Cats definitely have their preferences](https://static.dailysquared.com/posts/244750406c9633b8af5fc6c6fb5b568a_18020_700.jpg)
And they're not shy about letting you know
![And they're not shy about letting you know](https://static.dailysquared.com/posts/06395c6da9aa0f7cc5317d94e3ae74bc_18020.gif)
Their kitty wants all the pets
![Their kitty wants all the pets](https://static.dailysquared.com/posts/b6375fd8f2ecf8d9e97950c3c332a628_18020_700.jpg)
All. The. Pets.
![All. The. Pets.](https://static.dailysquared.com/posts/9ed966aac1d28601c3b7f00f60b95c83_18020.gif)
Black cats are truly a unique experience
![Black cats are truly a unique experience](https://static.dailysquared.com/posts/2517f6c28dd9e1d766a77e561d193728_18020_700.jpg)
I've never met a "normal" black cat
![I've never met a](https://static.dailysquared.com/posts/adf47523300d054e005ffa12190bc64b_18020.gif)
As if OP's misfortune wasn't enough of a warning
![As if OP's misfortune wasn't enough of a warning](https://static.dailysquared.com/posts/bdf36d4dbf11bacb1b0459e310960198_18020_700.jpg)
It's okay to learn from someone else's mistake
![It's okay to learn from someone else's mistake](https://static.dailysquared.com/posts/fae5f49968cf1bfcfb5967bffe977ffb_18020.gif)
A curious nighttime routine
![A curious nighttime routine](https://static.dailysquared.com/posts/e43be698262ae6e1a23382807a59b3ed_18020_700.jpg)
But it can be nice having some kitty company in the bathroom
![But it can be nice having some kitty company in the bathroom](https://static.dailysquared.com/posts/bc9469ecdb2ccee51f650c0e090590d1_18020.gif)
A lot of people think you need to be gentle with cats because they're so small
![A lot of people think you need to be gentle with cats because they're so small](https://static.dailysquared.com/posts/6dae33bb0dfad10b2d2a9b1d24ba87f2_18020_700.jpg)
I wonder if fluffing up a cat feels like a mini-massage
![I wonder if fluffing up a cat feels like a mini-massage](https://static.dailysquared.com/posts/291bba0dfb59fc52e6228513b8c4593e_18020.gif)
A cat’s love language?
![A cat’s love language?](https://static.dailysquared.com/posts/55a52826c7a5c38ee6537fa5918375c6_18020_700.jpg)
Do all cats need/want roughhousing?
![Do all cats need/want roughhousing?](https://media0.giphy.com/media/69yrZWuu7clVYvmtJi/giphy.webp?cid=ecf05e47r3uki1pjf3vy6eoq2bdu4azgenkbi9j71i8gpzj1&rid=giphy.webp&ct=g)
I've never heard of a ticklish cat
![I've never heard of a ticklish cat](https://static.dailysquared.com/posts/972813b682483174c18eed67b20f4156_18020_700.jpg)
But it would make sense, I hate overly gentle touches too
![But it would make sense, I hate overly gentle touches too](https://static.dailysquared.com/posts/1531976ef54a22ea2fba2f256bd1f39d_18020.gif)
Clever cat
![Clever cat](https://static.dailysquared.com/posts/100981308ee92bb54a370fca87645595_18020_700.jpg)
If it works, why change things
![If it works, why change things](https://static.dailysquared.com/posts/2b26e1009a7b2d0e6b4d8fbeaf9b7e4e_18020.gif)
I can only imagine how much their kitty loves being able to smell all the things
![I can only imagine how much their kitty loves being able to smell all the things](https://static.dailysquared.com/posts/fc9d59e1996e724db6433bba546987fd_18020_700.jpg)
Maybe not ALL the things...
![Maybe not ALL the things...](https://static.dailysquared.com/posts/16662d273afac9ced3fe54aa12e69cb7_18020.gif)
Ah yes, cat yodeling
![Ah yes, cat yodeling](https://static.dailysquared.com/posts/e5309fe177a0b39237333e0c37f9004d_18020_700.jpg)
There are many ways to help support your cat with yodeling
![There are many ways to help support your cat with yodeling](https://static.dailysquared.com/posts/23dbe7d6a517ca3dbd9194987546f3be_18020.gif)
It's a bittersweet experience for this user
![It's a bittersweet experience for this user](https://static.dailysquared.com/posts/bfb353f00a883fb2c76a78113c467a10_18020_700.jpg)
It can be a bit much to be constantly hunted
![It can be a bit much to be constantly hunted](https://static.dailysquared.com/posts/63fc7e7f690e147d9122ed9396fcd6a8_18020.gif)
Mistakes were made
![Mistakes were made](https://static.dailysquared.com/posts/262484fe84b11250a27bd294c84315e8_18020_700.jpg)
Make sure you have cat-safe plants!
![Make sure you have cat-safe plants!](https://static.dailysquared.com/posts/f94cc3c2f1a19128dda7a176fa090fe5_18020.gif)
It can be surprising how quickly cats can pick up on things. It’s been studied and cats are as smart and trainable as dogs, it’s just a matter of IF they want to be trained.
Do you have a cat that you’ve trained, whether purposefully or accidentally? Tell us all about them in the comments section below!
And be sure to share this with a fellow cat-lover.