no
New York, United States
Today, my cat jumped out a fourth-story window when I went to pet her. FML
Collection
Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Same thing different taste
Anonymous
San Francisco, United States
Today, my cat tried to jump up to the window, and missed. This would have been hilarious if I had not been sleeping under that same window, and then caught him with my face. FML
My cat is a klutz
United States
Better out than in
Today, my cat tried to look outside the window in my room by climbing on top of the air conditioner. It's already rather flimsy, as she had broken the accordions with her clumsiness last year. But this time, she somehow managed to make the AC fall out of the window, and she followed along with it. FML
MoncaBang
United States
Today, my cat fell into the toilet, jumped out, and ran straight to hide in my bed. FML
Anonymous
Pittsford, United States
Today, my cat jumped on my shoulders, but stepped in my hood and choked me and when I panicked she dug her claws into my shoulders. FML
Anonymous
United States
The great escape
Today, I was reading on my couch when I noticed my cat trying to escape out of an open window. I leapt up to stop her, but in my panic, I tripped over a coffee table leg, slammed my face into a wall, and knocked over a guitar. My cat, meanwhile, just sauntered down, and went off to the kitchen. FML
catgirl911
United States
Get back here!
Today, I woke up to see my cat crawling out my window onto the roof. Afraid he was going to jump to the ground, I crawled out my window as well. I caught him. The neighbors caught me in my underwear and bra yelling at my cat on the roof. FML
Anonymous
United States
Get back here!
Today, I left my apartment window open for some fresh air. When I returned, my idiot cat was on the balcony staring at me... from my neighbor’s apartment. FML
Cat owner
United States
Curiosity killed the AC
Today, my cat tried to look out my bedroom window. To do so, she tried to stand on my air conditioner. She was unsuccessful in that endeavor, almost knocking my TV over and fucking up the side panel. Now there's an opening in my window that I can't close up. Guess I'll take the AC out and shut the window. FML
time to buy a gun
Carolina, United States
Today, I was upstairs with my wife when I heard my cat scream from the porch downstairs. I ran down to find her "puffed up" and growling on the floor, and a corner of the screen next to the door busted out. I still have no idea what caused it and my wife is now afraid to go to sleep. FML
Austin
Rancho Cordova, United States
Today, I fell down the stairs of my apartment building because I thought my cat was a ghost. FML
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liinkinparkfan97 34
If I lived that high up and wanted my windows open, I would at least put a screen up or something to keep my cats from jumping out the window. Hopefully your cat is okay OP, but I would consider getting something so you can have your windows open and keep your cat safe.
cacheson 42
Honestly, if you live on the fourth story, I wouldn't even think you should have windows open, unless you can do it without the possibility of your cat going through.
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Comments (33)
jairienfaite 20
I really should not laugh but... just thinking of your cat jumping with a big no face and quickly regreting it's decision is kinda really funny... and very catlike.
hanac25 6
8 lives left?
Mike_Oxhard 14
Your cat was probably thinking "This is all that I live for? To eat processed food and have my fur stroked? **** this shit..." then jumped out then window. But in all seriousness that's terrible. Did the cat survive? If not, it has 8 more lives to escape you with.
Isa_fml 20
I hope your cat's OK. I'd consider either installing a screen or being really careful about how wide you open your windows. Cats are pretty good at squeezing into small spaces.
eternal_screams 14
Holy shit is she okay?
Garybuseyesteeth 0
It's ok cats can survive up to a 5 story building fall
Shay_Shay97 23
Don't cats usually land on their feet though?
chessu 21
Yeah, the screen is probably a good idea, but that said, we used to live on 3rd floor and would every now and again have the windows fully open rather than from above. It was usually in areas where the cat didn't normally go, but every now and again she found the open window and despite being a large curious cat it was fine. They've got great balance and she just wanted to lay on the metal bit, so I don't really see it as big of an issue to have the windows open with cats. Unless, like this FML, they knowingly jump, they're not likely to fall off it. FYL tho.
maharb01 17
all I can picture is that scene from There's Something About Mary where the dog jumps at Ben Stiller who ducks and the dog goes out the window. next scene? full body cast
writerchic85 26
Did it live???
bierlyn 13
I'm the op, sadly, no.
Razell 13
Damn. That sucks, OP. You have my sympathy.
iseebearbears 27
I'm so sorry for your loss, OP.
baby4mommy 27
I am so sorry for your loss