Pet owners are no strangers to the occasional mess, but one Reddit user recently discovered his cat playing a major role in a peculiar and soggy mystery. A few months ago, Reddit user Sirr13 noticed something strange happening in his home. Several mornings in a row, he would wake up to discover one corner of his kitchen completely flooded with water—sometimes as much as a gallon covering the floor.
It didn’t take long to identify where the water was coming from. The culprit was none other than the new water bowl Sirr13 had bought for his three cats. But the real question remained: how was water from the bowl ending up all over the kitchen floor?
The Mystery Unfolds
To get to the bottom of the mystery, Sirr13 decided to set up a hidden camera pointed directly at the water source. The next morning, he reviewed the footage and uncovered a hilarious case of feline mischief. The video clearly showed his long-haired cat, Smudge, as the mastermind behind the watery mess.
Rather than sipping from the bowl as intended, Smudge decided that pawing aggressively at the water was far more entertaining. With enthusiastic splashes and swipes, she managed to drench the floor in the early hours of the morning.
Hilarious Caught-in-the-Act Moment
The footage captured Smudge at around 4:30 AM, perched next to the bowl and looking rather innocent—until she dived headfirst into a water-splashing spree. With no care for consequences, she continued her aquatic activity, kicking up water with her paws like it was her personal playground.
“I was cracking up when I pulled up the footage after discovering a lake on the floor the next morning,” Sirr13 shared in an interview with The Dodo. “She seemed so proud of the huge mess she made.”
Smudge’s Splashy Routine
Thankfully, Smudge doesn’t flood the kitchen every day. But the cat dad has learned to expect the unexpected when it comes to his feline’s latest obsession. Instead of trying to stop the behavior—because let’s face it, cats do what they want—Sirr13 plans to make adjustments that let Smudge have her fun while protecting the floor.
“She’s having fun,” he said, noting that he’s planning to purchase an absorption mat to place under the bowl. That way, Smudge can splash freely without causing any structural water damage or creating slippery hazards in the kitchen.
The Internet Reacts
Smudge’s water antics were shared on Redit and quickly delighted viewers. Her fluffy presence and innocent expression paired with the chaos she caused made her an instant star on social media.
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Why Some Cats Love Water
While most cats are known for avoiding water, some breeds and individual cats thoroughly enjoy playing with it. The behavior Smudge displayed—pawing and splashing—is not entirely uncommon and can occur for a number of reasons:
- Curiosity: Cats are naturally inquisitive and may be intrigued by the movement and reflection of water.
- Breed Behaviors: Some breeds, like Maine Coons or Turkish Vans, are known to enjoy water play.
- Environmental Enrichment: Playing with water might be a form of entertainment or stimulation, especially in indoor cats.
- Preference: Some cats simply prefer drinking moving water or enjoy interacting with water as a sensory experience.
Cats Will Be Cats
What started as a soggy mystery has blossomed into an amusing tale of kitty mischief — with plenty of laughs and just a bit of cleanup. Although Smudge may have temporarily turned the kitchen into a small pond, her antics are a purrfect reminder of the quirky and entertaining personalities cats bring into our lives.
One thing’s for sure: Sirr13 and thousands of viewers online won’t soon forget Smudge’s late-night water party.
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