Pets have a magical way of keeping us on our toes, even in the most mundane moments. Whether or not they mean to, cats and dogs can always find new ways to get in trouble or make us laugh, and we wouldn’t trade them for the world.

Just ask cat mom @vernushy and her rambunctious orange cat! As chaotic as he may be, he never fails to get his mom to smile, even when he’s just looking for a drink like he was on January 19. Knowing him, there was likely plenty of water nearby, but he decided to lap up every last drop from his mom’s glass instead!

What a greedy king! This ginger cat knows exactly what he wants, and he isn’t afraid to take it. Clearly, this kitty has been raised with the love and confidence he deserves, but has he taken it a bit too far?

Viewer @oxomc isn’t the only commenter who wrote, “This is the greed they talk about in the Bible.” The thirsty cat could’ve easily stopped once it became difficult to drink, but if anything, the challenge only fueled him.

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“But I bet he has a full bowl of fresh water he won’t touch,” @rayburm25 agreed. This must be a familiar sight to some cat parents! Not all kitties are as naughty as this orange diva, but many aren’t afraid to take a sample from anyone’s cup or plate.

This fluffy feline, who is also a deaf cat, has a great excuse for taking his rambunctious behavior so far: he can’t hear when Mom says ‘stop!’ He can still see her, though; by the looks of it, he’s trying his hardest to pretend that he can’t. What a stinker!

Life Imitates Art

No one knows how or why it began, but viewers began posting artwork featuring the naughty cat in the comment section. One-by-one, stick figures and museum-worthy drawings popped up, each as adorable as the last.

A scroll through the comment section could brighten anyone’s day, but nothing is as priceless as the real thing. This cat’s unique way of lapping up a drink will live rent-free in so many people’s minds!

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This story was originally published by PetHelpful on Jan 23, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add PetHelpful as a Preferred Source by clicking here.