A Maine resident found themselves temporarily trapped in their own bathroom after their energetic cat flipped down a doorstopper, blocking the door. The incident occurred in the kitchen bathroom shortly after breakfast, leaving the resident stuck while their mischievous feline looked on. “Send help,” the Maine resident wrote in a Reddit post detailing the unusual predicament.
The post, shared on the r/cats subreddit, quickly gained traction, amassing over 12,000 upvotes and more than 300 comments. The accompanying video captured the attention of cat lovers on Reddit, many of whom were eager to see exactly how the feline managed to temporarily imprison its owner.
The video itself shows the Maine resident attempting to open the bathroom door while the cat, clearly aware of its handiwork, playfully obstructs any escape attempts. Initially, the resident believed a fallen broom had caused the blockage, but they soon realized it was the doorstopper that had shifted in the cat’s antics. Attempts to slide a hand under the door to nudge it free were met with swipes and playful scratches from the cat, making a quick exit impossible. Though this was the second time the feline had successfully trapped its owner, it was the first instance that occurred while the resident was home alone.
The cat, adopted at around eight months old, has a reputation for chaotic, energetic behavior. Previous owners had warned of occasional aggression, but the Maine resident described the pet as affectionate and sweet, just prone to mischief. The doorstopper, intended to keep the door propped open for ventilation, became an unexpected hazard when combined with the cat’s curiosity.
Reddit Melts Over Mischievous Maine Cat’s Playful Antics
Reddit users were quick to react. “It’s like the pantry scene in Signs lol,” one user joked, referencing the moment in the film when someone peeks through a crack to find an unexpected intruder. Others offered suggestions on how to escape, though the Maine resident later updated the post to confirm they had managed to free themselves without help.
Some users jokingly defended the cat, insisting it was “utterly innocent” despite the clear evidence, while others shared similar personal stories of being trapped by their pets, including one account of a cat locking its owner out on a third-floor balcony at 1 a.m.
Though the incident caused no injury, it has struck a chord with other pet owners familiar with the unpredictable nature of cats. The Maine resident emphasized that, despite the chaos, their affection for their feline companion remains unchanged, and the story serves as a humorous reminder of the cleverness and occasional havoc cats can bring into a household.
