Viral Video Shows Cat's Hilarious Reaction to Statue, Owner Shares Heartfelt Update

A video featuring a tortoiseshell cat named Mia has gone viral, capturing her remarkably startled and humorous reaction to a new cat statue. The footage, originally filmed in October 2014, shows Mia approaching a gray cat statue with googly eyes, her back dramatically arched and fur bristling in apparent fear. The cat's owner, known as Kitty (@ifight4rumplegoocher) on TikTok, can be heard laughing throughout the clip as Mia hisses and flinches away from the inanimate object. The video has garnered over 4.6 million views and 1 million likes, with many commenters noting Mia's reaction as a "cat uncanny valley" experience. The owner recently updated the video's description, revealing the poignant reason for its upload: Mia sadly passed away on August 6, 2025. "I just had to put her to sleep on the 6th, and uploaded this thinking maybe a couple hundred people would see this," the owner wrote, adding that Mia never reacted to anything else with such intensity before or after this particular incident. This touching context has resonated with viewers, turning a funny pet video into a tribute to a beloved companion.

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