A pet owner recently experienced a moment of panic when he thought his new family cat, Lucky, had lost a leg. A closer look revealed a funny misunderstanding, leaving him and his family in stitches.
Cat videos have taken over the internet, and it’s no surprise why—studies, like one from 2015 published in Computers in Human Behavior, show that they can lift our spirits and reduce anxiety.
Mark, a dad from Phoenix, Arizona, found humor in a photo of Lucky, who’s still under a year old and has already started to charm the family. Initially not a fan of cats, Mark has had a change of heart thanks to Lucky’s antics, which even include his own Instagram page @lucky_the_cat_and_his_two_dogs.
While preparing dinner the other day, Mark noticed Lucky lying with his leg tucked under him. At first glance, it looked like the cat had a leg gone missing. “I did a double-take—my heart sank for a moment,” Mark explained. After realizing it was just an optical illusion, he snapped a photo to share with his wife and kids, resulting in a good laugh.
u/HabanyGaming/@lucky_the_cat_and_his_two_dogs
Not planning to share on social media, Mark eventually posted the amusing pic on Reddit under the handle u/HabanyGaming. To his surprise, it quickly went viral, racking up nearly 30,000 upvotes within a few days.
Many viewers shared Mark’s initial confusion, with comments like, “I had to take a second look” and “That’s one way to make your heart skip a beat.” Mark himself was shocked at the attention, stating, “I had no idea this would go viral.”
What’s even funnier? Mark’s daughter is still unaware of Lucky’s newfound fame. “I should probably tell her after school,” he said. It’s clear that Lucky has stolen not just the heart of Mark but also the internet!