Cats love nothing more than a good challenge, and there’s no greater test of will than a closed door. Take Seven the orange Tabby cat, for instance, whose recent shenanigans got him kicked out of Mom’s office. But he wasn’t leaving without stating his case.
Whatever he allegedly did, he’s innocent! Take a look at this determined boy as he pleads for a second chance to prove he can do better!
Known on the web as @backpackseven for his love of pup cups and backpack adventures, Seven, or “Sevvy” as Mom calls him, sure knows how to give a good guilt trip. Usually, this dramatic boy spends his time cruising around town with his favorite gal, so having a divider like a door between them is a travesty!
With such an earth shattering, utterly devastating punishment for the paper clip crimes, many of the orange cat’s 174k Instagram followers sounded off in the comments on his behalf.
“As his lawyer, he has papers to file, he needs those paper clips. Open the door,” one person joked. Another demanded, “give him whatever he wants , right MEOW!” Another added, “well I declare lady that he does no such thing. All he does is file and organize your papers and does the bestest darn job! Let my boy in!”
It’s unclear if the sweet Tabby cat earned his way back in with good behavior or if he used the next opportunity to go in and repeat his paper clip crimes again with no regrets, but he sure is a cutie!
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Why Cats Despise Closed Doors
Any pet parent with a resident cat or two knows Sevvy’s Mom’s struggle. As it turns out, Live Science explains that there’s scientific, evolutionary reasons our feline friends aren’ fans of a closed door.
With a natural curiosity and territorial instincts, cats like being in control of their environment, which includes the house. A closed door represents something unknown on the other side, so they must figure out what’s beyond just as they would in the wild to feel secure.
They also want their parent’s attention and if there’s a barrier, it prevents them from getting that. They don’t understand the door will open eventually, just that they don’t like being separated from their person in a space they’ve been allowed to enter otherwise.
The lack of control and sudden change triggers their instinctual need to claw their way in. You know that little paw that appears under the door? That’s them asking, “What’s going on in there??” It’s basically kitty FOMO (fear of missing out), which is entirely too relatable, so let that orange boy in, Mom!
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