On a Scale of 1–10, How Evil Is Your Cat?

By: Amanda Monell
Estimated Completion Time
6 min
On a Scale of 1–10, How Evil Is Your Cat?
Image: Unsplash by Erik-Jan Leusink

About This Quiz

If you're an animal lover like we are, you know the joy of seeing a friend's cat when you visit. While some of them are super friendly with pets are aplenty, it's when you win over that shy kitty that you know you're officially welcome. But there's always that one type of kitty, the one your friends tell you to avoid: the twitchy kitties. These are the kitties who will attack without warning, and it could be because of a medical condition, or that's just who they are, but regardless to say, that's when they get labeled as "evil."

Of course, there are varying degrees of evil when it comes to our feline friends. They could be perfect angels who seem just to know when something is amiss; if you happen to own one of these kitties, you should count your lucky stars. But what about the middle ground? Sure, some kitties are mostly good, with a hint of bad and vice versa. Then there are those kitties who are truly evil, tripping you and pranking you at every turn of a corner. With a glint in their eye, you know they love causing trouble. Many cat aficionados would call this devious behavior catitude, but there are times where we just call it jerky or evil behavior.

Let's take a really hard look at your relationship with your kitty. Are you in perfect sync with one another, or are you constantly at odds? Let's see if you're purrfectly paired or if there is something evil afoot!

Kitten
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How old was your kitty when you got it?
Ten years or older
Between six and nine years
Definitely one or two years old
They were a kitten.

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Scratching post
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Let's talk scratching posts. Does your kitty use theirs?
They don't use it.
They don't use it, and when I reprimand them, they look at me while they destroy my furniture.
Sometimes they forget they have one, but once I remind them, they use it.
All the time

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Kitten
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Do you think your cat would mind if you brought home another kitty?
Probably not
It depends on its personality.
I have no idea.
No

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Alert cat
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When you're walking around the house, how often do you get attacked?
Once in a while, but it's playful
Never
Once or twice a week
Every day

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Owner and cat
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Have you ever boarded your cat?
Yes, and I always got a good report card on their behavior.
Yes; it isn't their favorite thing to do, but they get over themselves.
We tried it once; it didn't end well.
I prefer getting a petsitter.

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Calm cat
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No one enjoys going to the doctor, and it usually isn't any different for kitties. Is your feline easy to get into its carrier?
Sometimes they can be tricked into it.
I usually have to block off an hour before getting to where we need to be to get them situated into their carrier.
Nah, they go right in.
We walk them on a leash.

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Lounge cats
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Do you enjoy snuggle time with your kitty?
We are in the same room, but snuggling doesn't happen.
They are velcroed to my side by the time I get home.
We snuggle for a little while every day.
No, but I wish I did.

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Annoyed cat
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Kitties need to keep their coats healthy and clean, but sometimes they need a little help. What does your kitty do when they see their brush?
They run toward me.
They come over to see what it is.
I have to go over to them.
I don't brush my cat.

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Orange kitten
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How loud is your kitty's purr?
I have no idea.
It is pretty loud but not deafening.
People mistake it for a motor.
It has a quieter purr; I often will press an ear to it to see if I can hear it.

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Kitten in blanket
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It's 11:00 at night and you're about ready to call it a day. What is your cat doing?
They're already asleep.
They're following me to the bedroom.
They're playing with a toy.
They're howling at something outside.

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Cat by window
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Is your cat is a door dasher?
They got out a couple of times, but they came back home.
They got out once, became scared and ran back into the house.
No
All the time

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Watching cat
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When you wake up in the morning, where is your cat?
A secret hiding place
In the same room as I am
On the bed staring at me
On the bed, staring me down and yelling in my ear

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Cat Eat
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Would you say your kitty is a picky eater?
They're not picky; they're just selective!
I had to buy special food because of health issues, so yeah.
Not really
Yes

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Cat staircase
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Has your cat ever tried to run between your legs as you go up or down stairs?
Not really; I give them their own path to run up.
Once, but it ended poorly for them.
Every now and then, I have to watch my step.
I have become more nimble thanks to this kitty.

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Cat in kitchen
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Have you ever caught your cat splashing their water before drinking?
No, but they will lay down when they drink.
No, but I have seen puddles.
Yes, they are constantly splashing a little water out of their dish.
Forget splashing; this cat DUMPS their water.

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Cat treat
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Let's talk treats! How often do you feed your kitty treats?
Not very often
A couple of times a day
Once in a while
Every day

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Gray cat
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Has your kitty ever bitten you?
Once, and they were very sorry.
Only in play
I've lost count of the number of times I've been bitten.
I was once hospitalized because of a bite.

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Kitten
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After preparing your favorite meal, you settle in to dine. Where is your cat?
Nowhere near me
On the other side of the room
Sitting beside me
Sitting in front of me eating food off of my plate!

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Prowling cat
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Do you know how to read your kitty's emotions?
Oh yes
I have a good sense of what my cat is thinking.
I'm still learning the ways of my kitty.
Not going to lie, I have no clue.

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Cat in bed
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If you're not completely covered when you go to bed, would you be safe?
Yes
It depends on how feisty they're feeling.
I'd only be in danger if they were in a particular mood.
Goodness, no; they love to attack my toes.

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Cat on sofa
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Which behavior best describes the way your kitty greets you when you get home?
They hiss.
They run up and greet me like a dog would.
They wait until I come into the room then let them tell me about their day.
I never know where they are, and it makes me nervous.

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White kitten
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Is your kitty chatty?
Sometimes
If they have something to say (which is often), then yes.
Yes, especially in the middle of the night.
No; that would give their location away.

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Climbing kitten
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Have you ever found a surprise in your shoe?
It may have crossed their mind, but I shooed them away.
Ew!
It's happened once or twice, but surely it was an accident, right?
I have to hide my shoes because of this.

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Cat paw
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How is your kitty when it comes to clipping its claws?
They purr through it.
They tolerate it.
They get melodramatic, but I can get it done.
It is a two-person operation.

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Relaxed cat
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Does your kitty drink water out of the toilet?
Nope
Not that I know of
I've caught them once or twice.
All the time

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Owner and cat
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If your cat were to bring you a "gift", what would you do?
I'd complain and clean up the mess.
I'd probably freak out.
After getting a little grossed out, I give them a treat. After all, they are just doing what they do.
I would wonder if they've killed more than animals.

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Cat on couch
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Have you ever caught your cat spraying?
No; they know how to use their litterbox.
There have been a couple of accidents but not spraying.
Yeah, quite a few times
They've sprayed me!

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Cat in bed
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Which of these items has your cat claimed for themselves?
My bed
My favorite chair
My favorite sweater
All of these

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Girl and cat
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If you had a child come into your house, would you be nervous about their safety?
Not at all
I wouldn't because I shut the cat up in one of the rooms before the child came over.
Only if the child didn't listen to their parents
Oh, yes. 100%.

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Cat tongue out
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You've left your water glass unattended, and when you come back, your cat is drinking from it. What do you do?
Nothing
Check their water
Shoo them away
Remove the cup and get a new one

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