Baltimore, Maryland – A 5-year-old cat named Ashlyn Rose has caught the attention of many with her clever act of pretending to limp. Her owner, Calla Fuqua, shared a video showing the cat hobbling dramatically whenever Fuqua reaches for dairy snacks like milk, pizza, or ice cream. The video has gained over 600,000 views as viewers enjoyed the cat’s skillful performance.
Ashlyn Rose began acting like she had an injured paw a few months ago. At first, her owners were worried and thought she might be hurt. However, they soon noticed that the cat was perfectly fine after getting her treats. The limp only appears when Ashlyn wants dairy products.
Viewers praised the cat’s dedication to the act. Some said it was impressive how she kept limping on the same paw, showing a strong commitment to her role. Others shared stories of their own cats faking injuries for attention, but not as convincingly as Ashlyn.
This is not the first time cats have faked injuries. In 2021, a ginger cat named Edward was seen pretending to limp but often switched which paw looked hurt. More recently, a kitten from California was caught pretending his paw was stuck under a closet door to get help opening it. Both of these acts also went viral.
Experts say cats may fake injuries to get attention or treats because they learn that acting hurt can bring extra care from their owners. However, pet owners should always check carefully to make sure their pets are not really injured. If a limp appears only around certain foods or situations and the cat is active and healthy otherwise, it could be a clever trick.
