Internet Shocked by Cat Casually Opening Fridge and 'Looking for Snack'

When they are hungry, cats can be impatient and won't hesitate to express their desire to their owners. One cat, however, has made the decision to open the refrigerator on his own.

In a viral TikTok clip, Guccie, the tabby cat, has been caught in the act as he casually strolls over to the fridge and effortlessly opens it.

His owner Amanda, from Calgary, Canada, told Newsweek: "I'm not sure how he learned to do it, but he's always had this habit of opening doors and getting into cupboards and cabinets and fridges.

"I guess he keeps trying until he figures it out and he's pretty strong and fairly big so it doesn't take him long to learn."

Amanda, a pharmacy technician, explained that her 4-year-old feline doesn't steal food. Instead, he pushes the food out of the way and sits inside the fridge.

She said: "When there's no space he just stands and stares at it for a bit and then just walks away disappointed, leaving the door fully open. I do not understand whatsoever why he does it. It's interesting, but kind of weird.

"There have been times when he even opened the freezer while I was at work and I had to throw everything out. So now I usually childproof it whenever I'm not home for his own safety too, in case the door shuts behind him and he gets stuck inside. It has never happened before, but it's not impossible with him."

The hilarious moment was shared to a page dedicated to two cats [@twonawtycats] on October 12. So far, it has amassed 181,900 views, at the time of writing.

The video captioned: "Grey tabby things," suggests this sort of behavior isn't unusual for the breed.

The tabby cat is frequently regarded as the friendliest of all breeds because it plays and explores like no other, according to Purina. The pet food company has also highlighted that many tabby owners consider their cats to be a "genius" as higher intelligence is another distinguishing quality that cat lovers associate with a tabby.

According to the comments, Guccie isn't the only feline who can open the fridge. While he doesn't help himself to food, it is important for owners to be aware of the foods that a cat shouldn't consume.

According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the following human foods are toxic for felines:

• Chocolate
• Eggs
• Garlic
• Grapes and Raisins
• Coconut

Previously, Newsweek shared an article aimed to help owners with human food ideas for those moments when you run out of cat food.

Veterinarian charity PDSA nurse Lynne James told Newsweek: "You could add in plain white fish, safe fruit and veg, eggs, and plain chicken or turkey breast."

While cats may have no problem with tucking into a piece of raw meat, it is best to prevent this from happening by keeping it out of reach. It can be harmful because it may contain bacteria such as Salmonella and E. coli.

Some foods can be poisonous or even deadly for cats. Anyone who suspects their pet has ingested any harmful foods should note the amount consumed and contact their veterinarian or the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Poison Control Center at 1-888-426-4435.

It seems the internet can't get enough of the video and many users are saying the same thing.

One comment said: "He's opening the refrigerator like he pays rent/mortgage."

"This is the reason I have a childproof lock on mine....even [though] I have no kids," said another.

Another said: "He's just looking for a snack."

Update 10/17/2023 4:50 a.m. ET: This article has been updated with comment from the OP, and the original video.

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