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30 Hilarious Times Cats Were Caught Destroying Your Puzzle

By Malaika
January 28, 2024
5 minutes read

Cats love all the attention.

From knocking over puzzle pieces to sitting on completed sections, cats appear to have an uncanny ability to thwart our efforts to complete puzzles. Whether it’s their mischievous nature or their insatiable desire for attention, these feline companions frequently become unexpected adversaries in our quest for peaceful puzzle-solving. As we all know, cats have a playful nature, and their curiosity frequently leads them to investigate anything new or interesting in their surroundings, so it’s no surprise that puzzles are such a popular target for their attention.

Furthermore, their keen sense of observation detects our concentration and determination, prompting them to intervene and redirect our attention away from the puzzle. It could be because cats dislike us when we do not pay them direct attention. And, while it is true that they are individual beings who do not enjoy following humans as much as dogs, this does not mean they do not seek attention. And the best way to get what they want is to divert our attention away from what we are currently doing. Here is where puzzles come into play. So it’s no surprise that many cats destroy puzzles on a regular basis, as you’ll see for yourself soon.

Scroll down to see and enjoy the shenanigans of these adorable kittens.

Source: Reddit

#1 When your kitty takes a nap with the last piece of your jigsaw puzzle.

Via aChristianObama

#2 There is no point in keeping your puzzle safe.

Via selkietales

#3 Well, there goes any hope of trying to complete this puzzle.

Via packetful_of_monty

#4 The perfect place to sit and glare at your human.

Via cpl1992

#5 The table was obviously his spot.

Via englishtree

#6 The puzzle is just popping out of the box.

Via johnnymoto

#7 I can feel the pain of this picture.

Via augustine01189

#8 When you leave your office door open and your cat comes in.

Via UGiveMeAHadron

#9 This is clearly a cat bed.

#10 This is why you lock the door.

Via kibeth-the-walker

#11 There is clearly something hidden under the puzzle.

Via zipson1

#12 She is clearly ‘helping’ with the complicated puzzle.

Via pcangelnow

#13 I see no issues here.

Via goldseo

#14 This kitty clearly likes doing puzzles.

Via sherbear022

#15 You need to pay a toll for every puzzle piece.

Via Slothkitty

#16 Well, who put the toy there?

Via DvcrUK

#17 That is why stronger tables should be used.

Via Cheust

#18 Okay, this is just adorable.

Via Goodmorninworld9

#19 Pay attention to the cat first!

Via bunner24

While I recognise that animals cannot be as intelligent as humans, it is highly likely that these cats do not understand the consequences of their actions. However, this does not explain why some cats went to such lengths to destroy a puzzle. It’s similar to how I can’t understand why my cat is determined to knock over my computer. Some cats’ actions are truly uncontrollable. Their motivations remain a mystery.

#20 The series of photos before the puzzle was destroyed.

Via SusieQ6shooter

#21 The doggo has seen many things.

Via sidewayseleven

#22 This was the cat’s throne room after all.

Via NewlyDifferent

#23 Momo just likes the feel of a puzzle under her feet.

Via delatypus

#24 No puzzle pieces for you!

Via pixelrecceshenzi

#25 Everyone should have seen this coming.

Via RhondaBetz

I’m not good at puzzles, but I got obsessed with this beautiful puzzle over the break. This morning, I woke up to my cats’ destruction.

#26 Two cats, double the chaos.

Via LeiMar89

#27 Who can say no to that face?

Via Shark-Farts

#28 That exposed belly is a trap.

Via Dewdropthekittensuperhero

#29 How dare you pay attention to the puzzle!

Via mosi_the_kitty

#30 When you are caught red-handed.

Via mosi_the_kitty

Do you own cats? If so, do they go on regular adventures to disrupt your hard work at solving a puzzle? Are they complete angels who have never destroyed anything? Let us know in the comments section below, and don’t forget to share these images with your friends so they can join the conversation as well.