10 Signs Your Cat Is Actually A Spy

Project Acoustic Kitty was a CIA initiative that was launched in the 1960's that attempted to use cats in spy missions and which "supposedly" failed when the first Acoustic Kitty spy was hit and killed by a taxi. I say supposedly because as you'll see, cats really are highly trained spies working for the government.

Your Cat Hides In Open Space

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Your cat clearly understands that they aren't hidden well. They're just testing your scouting abilities to figure out how much effort they're going to need to put into their mission.

Your Cat Hides Under The Couch

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Your cat isn't actually hiding. He or she is planting a bug to record any conversations that they might miss while napping.

Your Cat Kneads You

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You view this as a sign of affection or perhaps as a way of getting a free massage. In either case, what your cat is really do is looking for vulernabilities in case they're asked to "take you out". And by take you out, I don't mean to dinner and the movies.

Your Cat Brushes Up Against You

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Another action that's mistaken for affection. Your cat is really depositing their scent on you, making it much easier for them to track you.

Your Cat Urinates On Your Carpet Or Couch

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Good news... your cat isn't mad at you. They're just looking to pass a message along. Cat urine glows under UV, which makes it a perfect way to pass hidden messages.

Your Cat Follows You Everywhere

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You may think that your cat is interested in being with you if they follow you from room to room and hang out with you wherever you are but that's just silly. Your cat is really just performing a routine mission of observation.

Your Cat Excessively Scratches The Litter Box Or Litter

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Does your cat excessively scratch their litter box or litter to the point that most of it ends up on your floor? If so, fret not. It's not because the box is dirty or the litter is smelly. It's just a sign that your cat is checking to make sure the litter box isn't bugged before taking care of business.

Your Cat Walks Around With An Upright Tail

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Did you really think an upright tail meant your cat was happy to see you? If they were, they'd just smile. Cats have a built-in antennae in their tail. When their tail is upright it's to maximize the signal of the built-in radio they use to communicate with their handler.

Your Cat Is On Your Laptop

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Cats have a fur coat year round so clearly they aren't using your laptop for warmth. What they're really up to is checking your browsing history, emails sent and received, as well as any other pertinent information to report back to the government.

Your Cat Stares Out The Window

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Does this even need an explanation?