- Cat owners around the world know the risk they are taking putting up a tree
- Mischievous felines are drawn to the bright lights and sparkly baubles
- For the pets it’s just an extra toy to play with much to their owners’ despair
It’s a fact of life that if you’re a cat owner, putting up a tree at Christmas is something of a risk.
Mischievous felines have a habit of wreaking havoc by clambering up the festive centerpiece to play with the dangling ornaments.
Now, cat lovers around the world have shared the mayhem their moggies get up to when the festive season arrives, from hiding inside the branches to posing as an angel, and even dangling upside down.
It seems each creature is on a one-kitten mission to bring the tree down – but at least they look adorable while doing so.
Strike a purr-se! This moggy certainly knows its angles as it sits comfortably within an unusually bright orange tree and pink sparkly decorations
The upside down! Well this cat has a knack for gymnastics as it shows off its skills while it hides inside a tree
Who needs decorations when you have a cute kitten perfectly, yet precariously, poised ready for the camera
Eyes on the prize! The gold decorations have caught the eye of this grey and white moggy who is ready to pounce
Forget Spot the Dog, it’s spot the kitty as this naughty pet plays hide and seek in a prickly Christmas pine
These two cats do not give two hoots about your Christmas tree, they will sit where they want whatever the risk. Even if it means replacing the angel
The owner has clearly given up with the decorations in favour of allowing their tabby take centre stage
Just hanging around… This cat appears to have tired itself out while trying to destroy the tree, taking a break in an interesting and uncomfortable position
Evil kitty! It looks like this cat is quite enjoying its ascent up the tree lit up by ominous multi-coloured bulbs along the way
These cats are happy to risk one of their nine lives lingering dangerously amongst the lights, baubles and pine needles
Don’t mind me! There’s nothing to see here as this black cat tries to navigate the wobbling branches and tree lights
Time to come down? Looks like this cat has had enough and is figuring out how to escape the needles without getting injured
So pretty! This owner probably has a hard time telling this cute kitty to stop climbing the tree and playing with the baubles
Feline mischievous! It seems this cat has developed quite the skill for tree climbing, standing on a branch without falling