May 6, 2026 at 6:55 am

‘Two vet visits and hundreds of dollars.’ – What This Cat Did When Its Owners Went On Vacation Will Make You Chuckle

by Michael Levanduski

Funny limping cat

TikTok, Shutterstock

Cats are adorable and very smart, sometimes so smart that they can trick their owners.

That’s what happened when this couple went on their honeymoon and came back.

The video begins with a clip of the cat walking with a bad limp. The caption reads, “Our fat cat started limping after we got back from our destination wedding.”

What could be wrong?

Limping Cat

TikTok/spellbookandslippers

The cat keeps limping, and the caption changes to, “Two vet visits and hundreds of dollars later just to be told…”

Oh no, what are the vets going to say?

Limping cat

TikTok/spellbookandslippers

Then the video cuts to the cat being held and pet by the owners, and the caption explains, “That she’s been faking it for attention!”

Well, good thing this cat is ok, but what a dirty trick! Cats are just too funny.

Cat getting petted

TikTok/spellbookandslippers

I wonder how she figured out that this would get their attention. And I’m sure that the cat is hoping that it will make it so they never go away on vacation again.

What a clever little cat. I love it.

Take a minute and watch the full video below to see just how convincing the cat’s limp really was.

@spellbookandslippers

We’ve even caught her switching up which leg “hurts” throughout the day 😒 #catsoftiktok #fatcat #dramatic #vetvisit #catmom

♬ original sound – heyerikjordan

Read on to see what the people in the comments have to say about this amazing cat.

Animals are often smarter than we give them credit for.

Comment 1 81 Two vet visits and hundreds of dollars.   What This Cat Did When Its Owners Went On Vacation Will Make You Chuckle

Awww, this vet worker had a similar story.

Comment 2 81 Two vet visits and hundreds of dollars.   What This Cat Did When Its Owners Went On Vacation Will Make You Chuckle

This commenter has a cat who does this too, but not quite as well.

Comment 3 79 Two vet visits and hundreds of dollars.   What This Cat Did When Its Owners Went On Vacation Will Make You Chuckle

Animals are more intelligent than we give them credit for.

Now that you’ve read that story, check out this one about a delivery driver who took a $400 grocery order back because she wasn’t given a tip.

Senior Contributing Editor, Workplace & Community

Michael Levanduski is a veteran journalist and digital culture specialist with over 15 years of professional writing and research experience. While his background spans emerging technology and complex technical subjects, Michael specializes in analyzing workplace ethics, property disputes, and viral interpersonal dynamics across modern digital forums.

Since joining TwistedSifter in 2024, Michael has authored some of the publication’s most widely read coverage on corporate policy, malicious compliance, and neighborhood relations. Rather than simply aggregating online debates, he brings rigorous research, organizational context, and an empathetic editorial voice to everyday human dilemmas—transforming raw forum discussions into insightful, highly engaging narratives.

When he isn’t covering internet culture, Michael enjoys traveling, keeping up with tech trends, and spending time with his family. Connect with Michael on LinkedIn and Facebook.