- Owners have shared photos of their beloved cats cute ways of sitting
- Many recline with their hind legs spreadeagled in a human-like fashion
- One grey cat’s unique pose resembles a runner on the starting blocks
Cats are notoriously independent creatures, and it seems that even when it comes to the way they sit, some simply refuse to follow the herd.
Animal lovers around the world have been sharing adorable snaps of their pets reclining in the quirkiest positions – including one who likes to straddle the back of the sofa, and another whose pose resembles that of a runner on the starting blocks.
Other photos capture cats with their hind legs spreadeagled in a startlingly human-like fashion.
Here, FEMAIL shares some of the cutest examples of cats kicking back everywhere from the bathroom sink to a paper tray.
A cat that’s definitely not in a flap: This pet looks cool as a cucumber despite its rather curious sitting position
This black and white cat gives the camera a defiant stare as it straddles the back of the sofa
Impatient: This cat’s poised position suggests its rather anxious to get back into the house
Are you sitting comfortably? This cat shunned a basket in favour of setting up camp on its owner’s desk
Need a rest? This house cat looks exhausted as it reclines, legs akimbo, against a banister
Ready to pounce? This adorable grey cat resembles a runner on the starting blocks
This ginger cat’s unusual sitting position could be down to its enormous frame
This ginger cat looks mighty comfortable in a prime position on the couch – but will it budge up for its owner?
The cat on the left uses its scratching post for sitting – not scratching, while the pet on the right perches delicately on the stairs
Plenty of owners had apparently stumbled across their pets making themselves comfortable in their bed
Why curl up in a cat bed when you could easily perch on the corner of the bathroom sink?
Cat-lap: This feline looks quite happy to sit upright on its owner’s lap like a small child
With the remote control within easy reach, this cat looks all set up for a lazy day at home
Casual: An elegant white cat reclines on its owner’s duvet with grace
This fluffy cat appears to be sitting almost cross-legged, with its paws resting on either side
Size does matter: This cat’s weight could be a factor in its quirky manner of sitting down
Eerily human: A black cat (left) swings its hind legs off a barrel, and right, another cat that’s been taking tips from athletes on the starting blocks
More crouching cats (left), and a feline apparently too flabby (seen right) to curl into a ball