Cats Who Are Trying Out For A Talent Show

By Mila Ringo
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Your cat may scoff at you when you try to teach them a new trick, but behind your back, they've been practicing their skills. These cats have their acts together and are ready to try out for a talent show!

Talent: Piano

A cat sitting on a keyboard with one paw placed on the keys. sloths_in_motion via Instagram

Talent: Art (colored pencil, marker)

A cat lying on a fluffy rug, with one paw resting on an open tray of art colored pencils. A partially-finished drawing sits in the background. mycat_sjourney via Instagram

Talent: Stealth (camouflage category)

A cluster of tree branches with a striped cat in the middle, "hiding" behind the leaves. percytheexplorercat via Instagram

Talent: Ninja skills

A cat is perched with two paws on the shower edge and two paws on the showerhead. samanthasanimalsitting via Instagram

Talent: Songwriting

Two cats, one short-haired and one long-haired, sitting on a hardwood floor. The long-haired cat is closest to the camera, looking up. A small guitar rests to their left. The short-haired cat in the background stares straight ahead. MySmugCat via Twitter

Talent: Cosmetology

A seated woman's profile against a kitchen background, a cat wearing a bandana stands on their back paws behind the woman and rests their front paws on the back of her head. blubelle514 via Instagram

Talent: Exotic dance

A sunny living room with hardwood floors and a dance pole installed in the center. A cat rests on the floor next to the pole, while another cat has climbed halfway up the pole. r2decoy via Instagram

Talent: Stealth (silent observer category)

A fluffy cat perched on the top of an open door. The cat's tail hangs down one side of the door. kaligirlthecat via Instagram

Talent: Veterinary medicine

A counter in a veterinary exam room. The counter contains a sink, in which a cat is sitting, and medical supplies - cotton balls, cotton swabs, ointment, and tissues. torontojunction via Instagram

Talent: Modeling

A striped cat wearing a harness and leash, sitting on a concrete planter surrounded by greenery. percytheexplorercat via Instagram

Talent: Composing

An open book of sheet music resting on a piano above the keys. A cat is draped across the sheet music so only their back legs and tail can be seen, with one paw splayed down over the book. angie_zwislouchy via Instagram

Talent: Modern dance

A fluffy cat resting on their back paws, with their front paws extended in either direction as though it is dancing. phoebe_thesiberiancat via Instagram

Talent: Seasonal decorations

A Christmas tree decorated with string lights and ornaments. Two cats are perched in the branches of the tree and peering out. windansea_cattery via Instagram

Talent: Art (watercolor, gouache)

A small painted canvas resting in a windowsill. Next to the painting sits a cat with their tongue out, licking their nose. life_is_sho_time via Instagram

Talent: Human impersonation

A cat slumped against a corner next to a door, sitting in a decidedly human fashion with their back resting against the wall, both back legs extended in front of it, and their front paws resting on their legs. happyhour.zzz via Instagram

Talent: Yodeling

A cat with their head tilted back and their mouth open wide in a yawn. vinyls_cat via Instagram

Talent: Tiny ears

A cat with large eyes and very small ears standing on their back paws while resting their front paws against the arm of a sofa. tofuandbubi via Instagram

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