When most pets start winding down for the evening, they’ll get in their favorite bed or curl up on the couch. Maybe stretch out on the floor and become a furry little road block in the most inconvenient place that you stumble over. But these two cats? They sit on the couch and queue up their favorite bird documentaries!
And they are utterly transfixed! Eyes wide and staring straight ahead. They are absolutely locked in. I think an actual bird could walk into the room, and they wouldn’t even notice.
Commenters were pretty impressed with their focus and attention span. One said, “Those are the best behaved kids I have seen in many years!! Paying attention and leaving mom alone!! Perfect.” Another noticed that, “They got their blankies and a tray to hold snackies? They’re living their best lives.” That is a pretty sweet set-up.
Many commented that their own cats have definite preferences as far as TV goes. One of my cats is hooked on CatTV, but now that they have those spooky Halloween-themed ones on, he’s even more addicted! For some reason, he finds the ghosts, pumpkins, creepy crawlies, and skeletons really appealing. One viewer said, “My cat has her own Netflix profile, full of calm, soothing nature shows. That said, sometimes she is in a tv mood and will watch anything. I’ve caught her watching the evening news.”
The Most Entertaining TV Shows for Cats
A gray cat looking shocked while watching TV with a remote control on the couch.Shutterstock / Anna Hoychuk
If you want to see if your cat finds TV appealing, start with short clips designed for cats. YouTube has many options featuring fish tanks or birds chirping on a feeder. Watch your cat’s reaction. A twitching tail, vocalizations, and focused eyes typically mean they’re enjoying themselves.
Related: Lo-Fi Cats Wait Patiently for Bird Clock to Chirp on the Hour
If they react positively, there are channels like CatTV specifically designed for a cat that feature all sorts of things. Mice, rats, groundhogs, squirrels, insects, fish — even other cats. Watch how your cat responds to see what they’re most interested in. Make sure you keep the volume at a reasonable level, and limit screen time so the TV doesn’t replace real play and exercise (just like with kids — LOL).
You just might find yourself sitting down and watching with your cat. It’s just one more way to bond, while also enriching their day, and sharing a bit of screen time together.
This story was originally reported by PetHelpful on Oct 27, 2025, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add PetHelpful as a Preferred Source by clicking here.