25+ Cats who are determined to sit where they aren’t wanted

Pets often forget just how big they've gotten. They still act like the tiny puppies or kittens they once were, as if the world around them just got smaller. It’s adorable—until a 200-pound Great Dane insists your lap is their favorite spot.

Check out these pets who completely ignore the usual rules about where they’re "allowed" to lounge. Do they actually fit where they choose? Not even close. But does that stop them? Not a chance—they’ll cozy up no matter what you think.

"It Was A Clean Bowl Until Anne Happened"

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This bowl might not be clean anymore, but it surely was once—way before the cat laid claim to it. The moment it came home, the cat clearly declared it the new favorite hangout spot.

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If You Add A New Shelf, Get Ready For Your Cat To Claim It

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Cats are famous for taking over any new thing you bring home, instantly turning it into their personal throne. Did I say "needs"? I meant “wants”—because in a cat's world, they’re the supreme rulers, and their wishes are absolute law.

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Doesn't Matter If You Eat Out Of It, A Lunchbox Is A Cat's Perfect Seat

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I'd probably lose my appetite too, knowing my cat’s been wedging their butt into my lunchbox every single day. No wonder my lunch hasn’t been tasting quite right this week...

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The Mail Guardian

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To get your mail, you first have to say the secret phrase: "Who's a good kitty? You’re a good kitty, a very, very good kitty." Only then do you earn some well-deserved head scratches.

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There's No Such Thing As "Easily Unpacking Groceries" When You Live With Cats

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Cats just won't let you unpack your groceries—because for them, nothing tops lounging inside a crinkly grocery bag. Looks like your meal plans might need to revolve around their favorite hangout spots!

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The Littlest (And Best) Librarian

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This cat makes the perfect librarian—mainly because it lets you borrow any book you want without the trouble of signing it out, as long as it's not one it’s currently sitting on.

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"Smug Cat Claimed My Sink"

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Let this cat claim the sink—it deserves its own cozy spot. Honestly, I can't think of anything better than seeing this kitty comfortably take over the whole sink. And did you really need to wash your hands after using the bathroom? Let’s be real, not many guys do anyway.

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This Cat Doesn't Fit At All...But It's Still Sitting

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This cat couldn't care less if it fits, whether it’s squeezing into a real box, or what anyone else thinks. I admire its unwavering commitment to the challenge, no matter what happens.

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...Do You Think They Realize How Weird They Look?

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I don't want to make any cats feel awkward, but don’t they realize how strange they look squeezed into those tiny spots? If this little feline was sitting on my breakfast table, I’d definitely feel a bit uncomfortable.

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This Cat Made A Takeout Container Its New Bed

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This cat has found the most adorable way to recycle—by transforming an old takeout container into a cozy little hideout. Whether it still carries the scent of dinner doesn't seem to matter; to this feline, that’s just part of the charm.

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Cats Or Birds?

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Okay, I get that cats live by the "if I fits, I sits" philosophy and often choose the most random spots—but seriously? Trees? It's like they’re part of some secret society or visiting from another planet. I can’t shake the feeling I’m being silently observed.

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This Raccoon Seemed To Know Where It Belongs

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This raccoon took one look at the raccoon-shaped cookie jar and decided it could do the job better itself. Honestly, it probably would guard your cookies—just don't count on getting any of them back.

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That Popular K-Os Song, "Cat In The Bucket"

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Okay, sure—it's technically more of a tub than a bucket, but you get the idea. And yes, now that tune is stuck in your head. Just do us all a favor and don’t let anyone kick this one.

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I Get That This Is Near The Food...But Is This Even Comfortable?

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Dude, little kitty man, are you doing alright? Is this some special new-age food guarding, where you just sort of hover near the food, not eating it, but sending out alpha particle brain waves telling others not to touch it?

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"Fitting" Is Defined As Getting Two Paws Inside

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What an elegant way to absolutely not fit in anything but sit on it anyway. This is the kind of drive and determination that builds nations. Or, at least, strange-looking pet beds.

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Don't Ask This Cat To Help You Move

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If you had the audacity to offer this cat some pizza and beer in exchange for them helping you move on a Saturday, then this sweetie will politely inform you of how disrespectful that is and that they have no use for your human pizza. But they will, however, take your most comfortable boxes.

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This Cat Is Eager To Hack The Mainframe

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This cat looks like the new Keanu Reeves in the Matrix movies. Sure, it's not dealing with Morpheus or agent smith, but it's got its own set of problems. Like where its next tuna meal is coming.

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This Cat Will Sit Until The Heat Turns On

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I mean, I respect the dedication this cat has to its sitting craft, but one of these days will be the last time it falls asleep on the grill. Probably on a summer Sunday when its family wants to BBQ.

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Glad This Lizard Is Comfy In His Owner's Bed...But I'm Scared That The Owner Will Sit Down

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No offense to lizards, but they're probably the last thing I want to interact with in my bed. It would be great if they just stayed away from my bed altogether. Even this cutie, sorry.

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Sure, Sitting On Clean Laundry Is Cute Until You Have To Wash It Again

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I can make exceptions to my washing schedule for this kitty. Just look at how tired and happy he looks nestled in his little laundry bed. I wouldn't mind washing my clothes again if it meant this cutie could be happy.

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How Do You Even Sit On A Wall??

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This cat is either Spider-Man or it completely forgot that gravity exists and has decided to sit in an impossible place. Is clinging onto a rock for your life comfortable, or is this juts peak cat stubbornness?

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Looks Like All Cats Do This

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If one cat does it, then all cats do it. Even if said cats are massive beasts that could eat us all without even trying. Looks like sitting in weird places is a trait that runs in the family all the way to the deadly giant cousins.

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The Bridge To Cattabithia

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This looks like spinal problems to me, but to this cat, this looks like a luxury throne. There's only a small gap in between the two cushions, nothing that a herniated disk can't fix.

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This Cat Is Sitting, But Not Comfortably, Apparently

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This cat is trying to fool us into thinking that it actually enjoys sitting wherever its butt lands, when in fact, it probably doesn't. At least, I hope it doesn't. Because those manic eyes aren't the regular kind of joy I'm used to seeing.

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I Trust This Cat's Medical Opinion

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This cat in the sink is the best gosh darn doctor I've ever seen. It's got the greatest medical opinion in its department but specializes mostly in the field of catnip's effects on the feline brain.

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Either This Cat Will Sit Wherever Or It's About To Reinvent Music

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I'm no musician, but I'm fairly certain that this guitar's strings have been replaced by something furry that weirdly makes meowing sounds when you try to strum it.

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A Cup Of Kitty For The Road?

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This is the kind of cupholder that can transform any morning commute into a joyride. Who needs coffee when you have an adorable cat staring up at you the whole time? Honestly, I'd gladly risk a spilled latte on my lap just to keep this little cutie happy.