While most dogs chase anything that moves, cats prefer to perch high, surveying their territory with calm authority. One ambitious canine, however, has decided that feline finesse is worth mastering. Treating his house cat as a role model, the rescue puppy painstakingly studies every move in this video.
From awkwardly balancing on narrow ledges to attempting perfectly cat-approved lounging spots, the pup does it all. His trial-and-error efforts have resulted in a series of moments that are both adorable and endlessly entertaining, as captured in a recent Instagram Reel.
Instagram video shows rescue puppy trying to sit by the window just like the house cat
Cactus, a rescue puppy, has been following the lead of Miso, the family cat, in the most literal sense, and this adorable video captures that. His owner explains that the pup “studies him (Miso) every day and then decides which part of cat life he wants to try next.” His current challenge is learning to sit on the windowsill, a spot where the feline effortlessly perches to watch the world go by.
The Instagram Reel shows Cactus slowly inching closer to the window each day. At first, he struggles to keep his balance, wobbling adorably as he figures out how a cat navigates the narrow ledge. Despite the challenge, he carefully paws his way forward until he finally sits by the window.
Once there, he mirrors Miso perfectly, birdwatching and taking in the sights outside. While the feline’s movements remain effortless and graceful, it’s Cactus’ persistence and determination that truly steal the show. “He refuses to give up because if Miso can do it, then he believes he can too,” his owner shares in the post’s caption.
The Instagram Reel drew a wave of enthusiastic responses, gaining more than 165K views and 15K likes in less than 24 hours. One viewer joked, “The neighborhood watch team,” imagining the duo vigilantly monitoring the outside world together. Another praised Miso’s patience and influence, calling him a “good role meowdel.”
Fans also cheered on the rescue puppy’s determination, with one saying, “Will be loafing in no time!” While another reflected on the heartwarming bond, commenting, “It is wonderful watching Cactus grow in confidence and their bond is beautiful.”
