40 Hilarious Instances Of Cats Falling For The Clever ‘Traps’ Around The House

If you’re a cat lover or just enjoy a good chuckle, r/TheCatTrapIsWorking on Reddit is the place to be. The subreddit is a treasure trove of feline funniness. But don’t worry, these cat traps aren’t real dangers. We’re talking about household items like empty cardboard boxes and cozy blankets that, for some reason, are irresistible to cats. There are even skeletons, presumably Halloween decorations, that have become cat furniture.

Each photo captures a cat in the midst of realization—that moment when their curiosity gets the better of them, and they find themselves happily ensnared in these makeshift traps. The traps are clearly working as intended, showcasing the playful side of our feline friends and the clever ways their owners capture these moments.

The subreddit is a celebration of the quirky and endearing behaviors that make cats such delightful pets. It’s evident that the cat traps are working perfectly, drawing in cats with their alluring charm.

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1. “I Waited Two Days For This Picture”

2. “I Was Sent Here To Show You How Effective Cat Traps Can Be At The Foot Of The Bed. Everyone Tucked In Nicely, Nobody Gets Squashed In Their Sleep!”

3. “Owner Sacrifices Own Life To Not Disturb The Kitty”

4. “For Some Reason This Particular Bag Of Groceries Was Heavier Than The Rest”

5. “He Loves Legos Very Much”

6. “Caught A Couple Of Criminals”

7. “After Making A Pan Of Brownies, I Covered It With A Hand Towel To Protect It From Curious Cats. This Only Attracted Racer To A Comfy Brownie Bed”

8. “I Know It Isn’t A Box But My Cat Loves To Sit On Kitchen Cloths!!’

9. “Unconventional, But Effective”

10. “He Forgot His Poptart Outside The Trap!”

11. “Yusuf Can’t Believe We Ever Close This Thing”

12. “They’re Huge Fans”

13. “The Elliptical Trap. At Least Someone Uses It!”

14. “Hercules Was Caught And Then Fell Asleep”

15. “I Caught A Void”

16. “This Unusual Trap Has Snagged A Victim”

17. “Louie Usually Gets Trapped In The Sink”

18. “I Just Love This Picture Of Her”

19. “Waiting Politely In Line For The Sink Trap”

20. “My 20 Pound Maine Coon Requires A Larger Trap. This One Works Every Time!”

21. “Mеtаl Geаr Sоlid Trар”

22. “My Cat Trap May Be Too Effective”

23. “Took Out A Drawer To Clean It Up, Cats Think It’s Their New Cat Bed. I Guess This Trap Is Working…”

24. “He Did Not Fit… And Yet He Sat”

25. “How Often Should I Feed My Pet Fish?”

26. “My Kid Constructed Her First Cat Trap Today And Caught 2”

27. “My Jeans: Surprisingly Effective Cat Trap”

28. “These Boxes Were On The Ground For 5 Minutes”

29. “I Took One Piece Of My New Chair Out Of The Box And Immediately Discovered That I Wouldn’t Be Taking Any More Out”

30. “Even If It’s Impossible, She Has To Try”

31. “Peekaboo! I Caught You”

32. “Might Need A Bigger Terrarium For This Lizard”

33. “$10 Meat Lovers Trap Is Working Well”

34. “Extra Effective Cat Trap”

35. “You’ve Got Mail”

36. “The Box Is Also An Arm Rest”

37. “Well.. We Wanted A Void Anyway (Just Joking, We Got Her Today. But She Loves The Bag)”

38. “Do Self Made Mat Traps Count?”

39. “It Took 10 Seconds”

40. “That’s One Weird Potato”