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A Reddit user finally managed to catch his neighbor's cat breaking into his home on camera, and people on the platform can't stop laughing at the hilarious footage.
The video, shared on Sunday under the username Mysterious-Cup7026, shows the tabby cat climbing up to a window and twisting his body around, squeezing himself through a tight gap to successfully get into the poster's home.
"The neighbours' cat keeps on illegally entering our house..." says the caption.
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The poster, Erik Aasen Eskedal, told Newsweek that the feline likes sneaking in and going straight for his own cat's food.
"I've captured multiple instances of this happening over different occasions. Each video showcases the same behavior in funny and unique ways," he said.
Wandering into a neighbor's home is actually quite common behavior for cats, Dr. Amanda Chambers, Veterinarian at Embrace Pet Insurance told Newsweek.
"Cats are naturally curious beings that like to explore their territory, and if access into a neighbor's home is easily available they may see this as part of their territory.
"This becomes more common if they have snuck into a neighbor's home in the past and had a positive experience such as the neighbor offering attention and affection, finding a warm, comfortable area to rest or if they found food or treats."
However, cats may also seek shelter in a neighbor's home if they are having trouble getting back into their own home and are seeking warmth or other resources.
If you're not a cat person but your neighbor's fur-baby won't stop visiting you, the following tips may help you deal with the issue. Dr. Jess Kirk says on Vet Explains Pets that there are deterrents than can keep felines away from your home, like citrus peels, coffee grounds and vinegar.
You can also create barriers in your garden, like installing a fence, to make it harder for the cat to get in. Using motion-activated sprinklers or sound devices can be also be an effective tool to scare them away.
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The video quickly went viral and has so far received over 27,000 upvotes and 838 comments on Reddit.
One user, ad4d, commented: "I have it on good authority that this cat received permission from the town council."
Fred1317 said: "And haz legal Purrmit to enter the preMicesis."
TrepidSen added: "That grip strength is insane. Nature was in its bag when creating cats."
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