“Give the cat an Oscar,” this is what many wrote while replying to a video showcasing a feline named Chase. Shared on Instagram, the video shows the cat pretending to sleep to avoid taking a bath.
The image shows the cat named Chase pretending to sleep. (Instagram/@dontstopmeowing)
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The clip opens to show Chase sleeping in a bed. His pet parent’s voice is heard in the background who says that he is pretending just to avoid taking a bath and also points how his tail is moving. Within moments, she tries to pick the cat and it reacts in a hilarious way.
“He thinks he’s slick,” reads the caption shared along with the video.
Take a look:
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The post, since being shared, has gathered more than 80,000 likes – and counting. It has also accumulated tons of comments from people. Many jokingly wrote how the cat’s ace acting deserves an Oscar.
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The post, since being shared, has gathered more than 80,000 likes – and counting. It has also accumulated tons of comments from people. Many jokingly wrote how the cat’s ace acting deserves an Oscar.
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“Chase deserves an Oscar,” wrote an Instagram user. “Chase is the coolest cat,” shared another. “He is so sassy,” said a third. “He says noo every time and it’s so cute,” expressed a fourth.
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