A cat’s high-flying antics have left the internet in stitches as she continually launched herself from a bookshelf onto a bed below.
Sadie Anderson (@wfhfoster) shared the video of her tiny, acrobatic kitten, Chewy, whose gravity-defying leaps have earned 1,063,025 likes and 19.4 million views on the platform.
“This is Chewy’s new favorite pastime. It makes for a restful sleeping environment,” Anderson captioned the video, clearly sarcastic as Chewy’s airborne adventures unfold.
The montage reveals Chewy hurling herself from the bookcase time and again, as if diving into an invisible pool. Meanwhile, another cat on the bed lies utterly unbothered by Chewy’s aerial show, indifferent to the feline gymnastics.
Cats are natural jumpers, often drawn to elevated spots due to their hunting instincts, love of exploration, and desire for security.
According to Pet Townsend Vet, cats’ love for jumping is rooted in their biology. They use their ability to leap and perch as both a form of exercise and a way to feel in control of their surroundings.
Their sharp claws and strong back legs enable them to jump great distances, making heights irresistible to curious felines.
But if Chewy’s daredevil routine seems a little too wild for comfort, there are ways to redirect her energy.
The People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals recommends providing alternative, safer spaces for your cat to climb, such as cat trees or shelves designed for them.
Stock image of a cat on a bed. A video of one kit’s aerial antics has racked up almost 20 million views on Instagram.
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Instagram users were both amused and amazed by Chewy’s gymnastic skills.
“Car suspension test,” one user joked.
“Yeah—this mattress passes my bounce test,” quipped Max.
However, not all the feedback was lighthearted. One user shared a cautionary tale about the dangers of cats taking their leaps too far.
“Omg my kitten did this, but from his cat tree to the floor, dislocated his elbow/arm and freaked me the f*** out. I panicked, and the hubby went to grab him. Kitten squirmed and ended up popping the joint back in place in his struggle for freedom and acted like nothing happened. Thought I was gonna puke from the anxiety.”
The comment served as a reminder that cats may act like superheroes, but even they have their limits.
Still, the post resonated with other cat parents. “My 3-month-old does the same thing!! Same color as yours,” chimed in another feline owner.
Newsweek reached out to Sadie Anderson for comment via Instagram. We could not verify the details of the video.
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