Alas, sometimes we’re just not paying attention and they get away with a good pounce.
Of course, the best moments are when we get wind of their diabolical intentions in time to get a photo.
These pet owners got great snaps of their pets trying to hide – though we doubt it changed their plans to launch a furry attack.
1. Keyboard killer
If you thought your job was painful to begin with, this cat would like a word with you.
2. Death from above
This kitty is having a grand old time watching its future victims from a spot of complete security.
But its attention is divided – little does it know there’s a photographer standing by to foil the landing.
3. Surprise!
And, to be fair, unlike cats, they only want to pounce on you for love and affection.
They don’t think of you as prey.
4. Ambush
Those noses and tails are really inconvenient for getting into stealth mode.
Now we want to know whether or not it’s comfortable in there.
5. Look, I made friends!
It seems like a good effort at least.
And if all else fails, at least there’s an excuse to knock all the packets on the floor.
6. The end of innocence
Do you know how we know that? Because this is the wake-up call we get every morning at 3, 3:30, and 4:15 am.
7. Killer cookie
Now we just want to know where the cookies went? On the floor to make room for the cat?
Attack cookie from r/aww
8. Living up to the billing
Of course, you have to get your head unstuck from the blinds first, but after that, sure…total attack cat.
9. Tissue terror
We only need a tissue in a hurry. And we usually need one because we have cat hair up our nose.
10. Security risk
We’re not sure why there’s a security system in a room where a dog roams freely, but if the pup was trying to hide in the dark or be sneaky, it did a pretty bad job.
Woke up in the middle of the night to a notification that my security camera detected motion. Cue instant heart attack. from r/funny
11. Double, double toil and trouble
It’s basically the worst meal ever.
But it is low calorie.
12. Barking leaves
But dogs just can’t stop making eye contact to see if you’re paying attention.
Still, it’s a pretty good hiding place.
13. Patiently waiting…to steal your lunch money
Worst sneak attack ever.
But they are patient. Scarily so.
14. Catman
You’d better hope you’re on the side of justice when you walk by that chair.
Otherwise, it’s over.
15. Fitting in
We think we spot the odd man out. But what is he waiting for?
Playtime or a snack?
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16. Shower scene
Well, hopefully, this will be a lot less bloody.
But no one is guaranteeing a completely bloodless shower.
She sneak from r/SneakyAnimals
17. Murder eyes
But it looks like it’s still weighing the consequences of making the leap.
18. Nice and toasty
It’s time to shut the dryer door when you’re not using it.
It’s just to warm in there not to be appealing.
19. Cat rise
But unlike the sun, it has a sinister plan.
You’ll only find out what it is when it’s too late.
Locked on from r/attackeyes
20. Dis my box
You come near box, you face the penalty.
But it will be a fuzzy and adorable death.
21. I can’t see you so you can’t see me
Haven’t we heard something about how long it takes a dog to get something off of its head equating to intelligence?
We’re sure that’s a myth.
22. Shopping for stabs
You must live with it forever and accept whatever punishment comes with it.
But hey, it comes in a gift bag!
Missy being simultaneously adorable and terrifying. And yes, I was attacked immediately after this photo was taken from r/attackeyes
23. Sneaky socks
And look at those eyes – they say “I can’t already feel my claws in your skin.”
24. Reading in fundamental
But don’t worry, you’re about to create one of the greatest things known to cats in the process – a lap to sit on.
25. Mirror mirror, on the wall
This pup.
Now, we don’t expect the pup to understand how mirrors work when it comes to corners, but it is pretty cute to watch him lie in wait.
26. I’m here for you
And while it might seem overwhelming sometimes, isn’t it nice to know that someone is always happy to see you?
The way MY dog waits for my wife in whatever room she goes into. (I’ve just been the ‘food guy’ for the past 6 years now) from r/aww
27. Prepare for nightmares
The hiding doesn’t do it any favors either.
But not everyone likes their sneak attacks fluffy.
28. Got no game
Executed with absoulutely no stealth at all.
It’s also the very cutest.
Puppy sneak attack from r/aww
29. Sinister joy
But is it planning a joyful attack or looking forward to the satisfaction of landing its first blow?
Sneaking up from r/cats
30. Hey, man, how’s the sandwich working out for you?
Then again, this is far more creepy.
Maybe he’s just trying to track where the crumbs are falling to prepare for a late-night clean-up.
31. Early warning
He’s just sitting there, waiting patiently for one little hair to move so he can pounce.
32. Cat on cat crime
Looks like Derpy Chaz is going to get a surprise incoming fur projectile.
We’re sure they’ll be payback later.
33. You gonna eat that?
And maybe sniff and lick it.
It definitely doesn’t want to leave it in an appetizing condition.
34. Slithering into your heart
The worst thing that could happen here would be grass stains.
35. No real doggos here
We’re not sure who created this line-up or if the dog snuck it by itself, but he looks like he’s patiently waiting for its photo to be taken.
36. Innocent victim
Such pure intentions are aboout to be dashed and slashed.
37. It’s all about the ears
Too bad that cute feature is what makes it extra hard to hide.
But this pup doesn’t have to know that.
38. Airborne attack
But it’s so rare to see what comes next before the fur is right in your face.
Even seeing it coming doesn’t make us too afraid though.
A perfect shot of my new puppy (sundae the chihuahua) about to pounce on the camera she found hiding in the grass! from r/pics
39. The classic hiding spot
This one is content to stay there and wait even though its been discovered.
40. Nighty night
Then again, sometimes you can convince them that sleep is a better option.
41. Oh hello
They should have just marketed it like this because that’s really what most of them are used for.
Even people with laptops buy desks like this just to have somewhere for their cats to sit.
42. Furry bush bear
We’re not sure she pops out to surprise anyone, but it looks like a good place to watch the action from.
43. A happy face
We hope she doesn’t have an armload of groceries, because she’s about to have a furry handful!
44. Not creepy at all
Then again, if we had to pick a face it would be one that looks a lot like this.
45. Pillow fort
They’re a little less fun when an animal comes popping out of them unexpectedly, but it’s still a soft AND furry surprise, so it could be worse.
46. Mystery bag
But it turns out that paper bags are merely hiding spots for cats. Yes, all of them.
Happily, most of the time cats are content to sit there and watch the world go by – with only the occasional mauling.
Waiting to attack from r/aww
47. Genius level
It reminds us just how small our pet’s brains are.
But gosh do we love them anyway.
48. Tiny kitten murder mittens
Just pet the kitten already!
49. Ok, now that’s unexpected
How do they get up there anyway?
And really the only way down is to use your head.
But what I do have are a very particular set of skills. Skills I have acquired over a very long career. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you. from r/attackeyes
50. Hey, anybody busy?
Is that so much to ask?
51. The perfect place to relax
But if you have a deep sink, you’d better watch out. Just check for the ears.
52. Pack attack
How lucky can a person be?
Sneaky they aren’t. But patiently waiting with the cutest looks ever Heck yeah.
53. Good enough
But when you’re so cute, people are usually still game to play with you.
We just hope there’s an enticing toy around.
Our cat Jax; Hiding, waiting for a unsuspecting victim to walk to the kitchen so he can launch a surprise attack. from r/WhatsWrongWithYourCat
54. Warm welcome
It’s nice to know someone has been looking forward to your return, even if it is with a snarl.
55. Scary stairs
That seems like the perfect height to bonk someone in the head though. Just wait it out a little longer.
56. Spooky baby
And the fact that she’s still looking her prey in the eye even while they take a picture lets us know that she’s a feisty one for sure.
Got lucky and managed to snap a picture of her before she jumped out of the box to attack the camera. from r/aww
57. Patience is a virtue
After all, what is there to do besides eat, sleep, and hunt?
We’re starting to think maybe our cats need more hobbies.
My cat will just sit like this ALL day waiting to attack until another cat or a human walks in from r/aww
58. Paws out, claws out
But those claws are at the ready, prepared to be little stabbers whenever the next living creature comes by.
59. The table cave
It also helps that there can be crumbs down there.
But in this case, it looks like someone is just waiting for a human to notice that nose.
60. The un-sneakiest
But with her face pointed out the door we can’t tell if she’s planning on hunting prey outside or in.
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