If you share your home with a cat, you already know they have a talent for mischief. But for one rescue cat named Loki, chaos is more than a hobby—it’s a full-time job.
Meet Loki, the Mischief Maker
Danielle, from Long Island, adopted Loki from the North Shore Animal League as a kitten. Almost immediately, she realized he wasn’t like most cats.
“The next day, he climbed into a bag of pretzels and stole one,” Danielle told Newsweek. “Every day since, he’s found new things to steal—food, blankets, you name it. No cabinet is too high for him.”
Appropriately, she named him after the Norse god of mischief—and he’s lived up to the title ever since.
The Viral Kitchen Heist
In a recent video posted to his Instagram @loki.doestricks (where he has over 760,000 followers), Danielle shared what an average day looks like with her “cat burglar.”
The clip starts innocently enough with a shot of the kitchen counter. But soon, a striped tail is spotted dangling out of a cabinet. Moments later, a loaf of bread falls dramatically to the counter—Loki’s paw batting it down like a professional thief.
“Imagine walking into your kitchen and seeing this,” Danielle captioned the video. The internet couldn’t get enough, and the clip racked up more than 549,000 likes.
Commenters chimed in with laughs:
- “That’s a skilled cat burglar.”
- “Lil dude is just making a sandwich.”
- “It’s a vending machine!”
Life With a Chaotic Cat
For Danielle, Loki’s antics are daily occurrences. “At this point, he’s an internationally recognized criminal,” she joked.
And while she admits she now spends more on bread than she’d like—thanks to little teeth marks—she says it’s impossible to stay mad at him. Loki even deflects reprimands by performing cute tricks Danielle originally taught him as a distraction.
Training Cats Without Punishment
Experts agree: punishing cats for bad behavior doesn’t work. Instead, positive reinforcement is key. According to Hill’s Pet Food, redirecting cats to acceptable behaviors—like showing them a scratching post instead of scolding them for scratching furniture—works far better.
Danielle tried this with Loki, but in true Loki fashion, he turned the lessons into another way to charm his human.
Takeaway for Cat Parents
If your cat is a little too curious—or chaotic—don’t despair. Cats like Loki remind us that mischief is just part of their charm. With patience, redirection, and lots of humor, you can strike a balance between boundaries and belly laughs.
FAQ
Q: Why do cats love climbing into cabinets?
Cats are natural explorers. Cabinets provide warmth, height, and hidden spaces that mimic hunting or den-like environments.
Q: How do I stop my cat from stealing food?
Keep tempting items stored securely, redirect attention with toys or puzzles, and use positive reinforcement when they leave food alone.
Q: Can cats really learn tricks like dogs?
Yes! Many cats enjoy training sessions with clickers, treats, or toys. Tricks like sit, high-five, or fetch can also redirect mischievous energy into play.
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