First-time pet owners often think about the comfort a furry friend can provide on a cold night, or the extra joy they can provide on a bright morning in the park.
But as a gallery of images collected by Waco Jacob proves that cats do much more than cuddle: they can be a constant source of entertainment.
Caught on camera in a series of compromising positions, these cats from around the world apparently know how to bring a smile to their owners.
One photo shows a rather animated cat letting out a mighty meow as it hides in its owner’s pants while sitting on the toilet.
And an image well-known to pet owners is the dreaded cone of shame, where a cat seemingly tries to involve its owner in the misery.
A rather animated cat is found hiding in its owner’s pants, and appears to let out an all-powerful meow
Cats are known for their mischief, such as sitting on uncomfortable-looking objects, knocking things over from countertops and shelves, and abruptly waking their owners.
Owners do their best to buy comfortable beds for their cats to snooze in, but more often than not they turn their noses up at them – with one photo showing a cat sitting defiantly between two beds.
One flexible cat is caught trying to do the splits, while another flexible cat is shown in the highchair.
And an image well-known to pet owners is the dreaded cone of shame, where a cat seemingly tries to involve its owner in the misery.
A flexible kitten is caught trying to make the splits, with a seemingly worried look on his face
Another bendy cat is depicted in a high chair, looking extremely comfortable
Owners do their best to buy comfortable beds for their cats to nap in, but more often than not they turn their noses up at them – with one photo showing a cat sitting defiantly between two beds.
This furry friend was caught trying to squeeze himself into a bowl that was much smaller than his actual size
This cat is trying to squeeze in a few pull-ups as part of a gym session or desperately trying to open the window to escape
Forget furry friends, these two seem like furry enemies – as one cat pins the other to the ground
After a long day of eating, playing and sleeping, this cat needs some more sleep in the middle of the floor
A rather startled one stands on its hind leg and is afraid or ready to fight another
Sometimes the most comfortable places are a little hard to reach, and this cat slipped into the middle of the couch to find the best spot
Another bendy cat manages to fold himself in half while snoozing in bed