15 Purrfectly Silly Pictures Of Mildly Startled Cats Whose Facial Expressions Say It All

Hey cat lovers! Today we'd like to talk a little bit about our fearless yet easily startled feline friends. Cats, oh cats, they can be such characters. As proud cat owners, we're sure you've experienced it firsthand- when something spooky happens, your cat's reactions can go one of two ways. They'll either puff up and prepare for an epic battle, or they'll bolt and disappear as if the world is about to crumble. Their facial expressions are clear indicators of which way they are leaning! 

It's downright hilarious how easily cats get startled and we can't help but feel a smidge sorry for them, but let's be real here, the laughter is unstoppable. It's like they have their very own comedy routine, freaking out over the most harmless things. And when they accidentally swat random objects and then freak out at their own actions? Classic entertainment, friend. As cat lovers, it's practically in our job description to find amusement in these moments. It's our duty to revel in the sheer comedy gold that our fluffy companions provide us, and who are we to oppose this principle? 

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