Woman Noticed Blinds Kept Being Pulled Down—Then Caught the Culprit on Cam

Newsweek

17-07-2025

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A woman was puzzled when her window blinds kept being pulled down without explanation—until she finally caught the culprit on camera.
The unexpected footage, now boasting over 2.7 million views on TikTok, revealed her orange tabby in action, leaving viewers both amused and amazed.
In the video, captured by owner Patricia (@ppatriciagalvez), the orange feline perches on a stool and tugs at the blind cord. Meanwhile, a second cat stands upright on its hind legs, placing its front paws on the windowsill—seemingly inspecting the mischief.
The on-screen text, translated from Spanish, reads: "If I don't record it, no one believes me."
A stock image of an orange cat looking out of the window through the blinds.
A stock image of an orange cat looking out of the window through the blinds.
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The caption adds to the comedy: "Help! One of these days they'll do the dishes."
Cat owners quickly flooded the comments section, sharing their own tales of feline genius—many of which have been translated from Spanish but still capture the collective awe and amusement.
One viewer described a particularly alarming morning: "One of mine opened the front door to the street. I woke up to find my neighbor talking to me through my wide-open door. Now the cat doesn't open the door as often, but he's learned how to move the key and open locked drawers."
Another chimed in with conviction: "I believe you. I believe everything I hear from people who live with cats. Mine opens doors and drawers, knows how to turn off the lights, and in winter, she pulls the blanket over herself. That your cat can pull down the blinds only proves they don't rule the world because they don't want to."
A third user shared a blend of irritation and pride: "My cat learned to open sliding windows—even with the latch on. We had to install extra pins to keep them shut. It annoys me, but I'm also kind of proud."
Newsweek reached out to @ppatriciagalvez for comment via TikTok. We could not verify the details of the case.
Why Are Orange Cats So... Different?
This isn't the first time orange cats have been accused of being "built differently"—and science seems to back it up. According to a study published online May 15 in Current Biology, the secret behind their signature coloring, and it all comes down to a unique mutation found only in cats.
Researchers found that the fiery orange and yellow fur is caused by a mutation that activates a gene called Arhgap36 in the pigment-producing cells of the skin. Rather than affecting the main color switch, the gene works downstream, disrupting the process that normally creates dark pigments. The result: those bold, unmistakable hues that orange cats are known for.
While this might explain their vibrant looks, it doesn't quite explain why so many orange cats behave like tiny, furry masterminds. But if one of them ever does start doing the dishes, cat owners around the world will simply nod—and say they saw it coming.