Many pet owners' phones are filled with countless photos of their beloved cats and dogs at home. Whether eating, sleeping, or being mischievous, their adorable faces always make it hard to resist snapping a picture. A famous Japanese netizen often shares daily moments of their 4-year-old cow-patterned cat named "Takeru" on Twitter. One particular photo showing Takeru in a quarrel with his young owner attracted over 1.2 million views due to its vivid expressions.
In the photo, Takeru and the owner's 1-year-old son appear together. The toddler is clearly crying loudly, while Takeru shows a look of utter disbelief, making the image perfect material for a "cat expression meme".
The story behind this photo is that the two brothers were actually fighting. Usually, when Takeru sits in a box, the younger brother often pushes him around to play "train games". But on that day, the toddler wanted to sit inside the box as well and even stepped on Takeru's body, which greatly upset the cat. This led to the quarrel between the cat and the child.
The 4-year-old cat and the two children in the household have a brotherly relationship. They often play together but also occasionally quarrel and wrestle. Capturing such a funny yet cute moment impressed many netizens, who praised the owner's photography skills for vividly portraying the "chaotic scenes" that happen when children and pets coexist.
However, other posts on social media reveal that Takeru and the two boys do not always fight. They often play with toys together and even sleep side by side, showing mutual companionship. This story also serves as a reminder for parents to carefully monitor interactions between young children and pets to prevent accidental injuries caused by unintentional actions.
兄弟喧嘩 pic.twitter.com/J7tY2H018V
— まつもとたける (@takeru0321neko) 2025年4月1日
