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Home » Cats » Coco Wants Out

Coco Wants Out

LAST UPDATED: January 20, 2019 PUBLISHED: May 4, 2018 By Pam Greer 33 Comments

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Calico cat looking out the door

Cat Wants Out!

I’m sure this is a familiar sight for kitty cats that can go inside and outside.  It’s the “sit at the door staring out pose.”  The key to this pose is to pay no attention to anything else.  Just stare straight out the door.  If someone calls your name, ignore.

Cat looking out door

Even while your human is clicking away with the camera.  Ignore.  Stare out the door.  Certainly they will get the point.

Cat staring out the door

Even if they move to the other side and start taking photos from that side.  Ignore.  Pointedly stare harder out the door.

Cat looking out door

Turn just a teensy bit so that they can see that you are staring outside.  Continue to ignore the human.

Cat with plant in the background

Give up.  Stare at the human.  Glare at the human.  You thought that she was trained better than this.  What does a kitty cat have to do to get let out around this house?

Artsy photo edited with Topaz Labs.

Cat photo edited with Topaz Labs

Pam Greer

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Pam Greer is a retired special education teacher who has been sharing simple, easy and mostly healthy recipes on her blog, Sidewalk Shoes, since 2007! In addition to delicious food, she shares refreshing cocktails and travel reviews. You'll also find her 3 kitty cats making regular appearances.

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  1. AvatarMichelle Miller says

    May 17, 2018 at 2:37 am

    What great shots of beautiful Coco! Sometimes it’s quite astounding how long a cat can sit and stare, especially if they’re staring at you. lol

    Alice is our cat who wants out. She will lie in wait when people come in or go out the door. Then, the normally slow moving girl runs for the door like the best of sprinters. 😀

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  2. AvatarM. K. Clinton says

    May 14, 2018 at 8:33 pm

    That stare should speak volumes to your human! What in the world are they doing taking photos when you are clearly giving them instructions. MOL! Thanks for joining the Pet Parade!

    Reply
  3. AvatarBeth says

    May 11, 2018 at 8:43 pm

    Coco is a lovely model! I can see why a photographer would ignore her wishes to be outside and keep taking pictures.

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  4. Avatarmessymimi says

    May 11, 2018 at 7:06 pm

    You know that you’ve been glared at good and proper when you’ve been glared at by a cat!

    Reply
  5. AvatarMary (cactus catz) says

    May 11, 2018 at 4:29 pm

    Coco is so lovely!

    Reply
  6. AvatarWorld Of Animals says

    May 11, 2018 at 2:41 pm

    Thanks for the share. These are some beautiful photos. I guess if you stare at the door, it will open really soon. Just waiting for the right time. Looks like it was a beautiful day to be outside. Have a great weekend.

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  7. AvatarComedy Plus says

    May 11, 2018 at 1:00 pm

    You ignore so very well. You could teach other cats how it’s done.

    Have a purrfect Feline Friday. My best to your mom. ♥

    Reply
  8. AvatarColehaus Cats says

    May 11, 2018 at 12:04 pm

    Beautiful photos! *click click* *ignore cat ignoring photographer* MOL!

    We never get to go out (well, most of us never do) so we’re taking notes from you in case our Mom ever learns to pick up our door-staring cues.

    Reply
  9. AvatarKathe W. says

    May 11, 2018 at 9:16 am

    Coco is a gorgeous cat…. but why isn’t she eating the catnip next to her?

    Reply
    • Pam GreerPam Greer says

      May 11, 2018 at 9:26 am

      She nibbles at it.

      Reply
  10. Avatarpictaram says

    May 11, 2018 at 8:52 am

    Beautiful photos~ My cat also like looking outside through the window, but he prefer lay down, he rarely sits like Coco.

    Reply
  11. AvatarScylla, Fenris, Tuiren, YinYang & Chimera (ATCAD) says

    May 10, 2018 at 9:18 pm

    Coco, you look lovely.

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  12. AvatarHeather says

    May 10, 2018 at 3:59 pm

    Awww Coco! What a cutie. That’s both my cats as well right now with all the birds and the beautiful weather of spring!

    Reply
  13. AvatarFeline Opines says

    May 10, 2018 at 2:57 pm

    Beautiful pics Coco! And I like your technique very much. Stare at the humans until they do the right thing (and the right thing is whatever the feline wants!)
    Purrs & Head Bonks,
    Alberto

    Reply
    • Pam GreerPam Greer says

      May 10, 2018 at 3:28 pm

      The kitties are always right!

      Reply
  14. AvatarCarrie @ Curly Crafty Mom says

    May 10, 2018 at 2:38 pm

    Haha! I have 2 cats, so I totally get that stare. LOL! Such cute photos and narrative! 🙂

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

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  15. AvatarSheltie Times says

    May 10, 2018 at 7:08 am

    We find they are OK with us ignoring them. Barking is sometimes required to break their attention from other activities.

    Reply
  16. AvatarValentine says

    May 09, 2018 at 3:53 pm

    Oh Coco, you are such a lovely diva in every pose. Those photos of you! WOW! (whistles & winks!) The only time I get to go out is if I’m in my stroller. Maybe Miss Pam could get you one?

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  17. AvatarKitties Blue says

    May 09, 2018 at 11:14 am

    Our question is: Did you get to go outside? We know some of you can. The green of the plant adds a nice contrast to your gorgeous furs. You are nicer than we are. We would not have let our humans get that nice face photo. XOCK, angel Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy and Sawyer

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    • Pam GreerPam Greer says

      May 09, 2018 at 7:19 pm

      Yes, she got to go outside!

      Reply
  18. AvatarMarv says

    May 06, 2018 at 8:49 pm

    Yep…That is a favorite pose here. And so is the glare!
    Purrs
    Marv

    Reply
  19. AvatarAthena says

    May 06, 2018 at 2:44 pm

    Beautiful cat!

    Purrs xx
    Athena and Marie

    Reply
  20. AvatarERin the Cat (Princess) says

    May 06, 2018 at 8:28 am

    The richness of colour in Coco’s fur in the topaz image is delightful. Coco has added to the delight of the photographs through her single point of view. I declare this competition a draw MOL
    Toodle pips
    ERin

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  21. AvatarEllen Pilch says

    May 05, 2018 at 8:20 pm

    You are such a beautiful kitty. XO

    Reply
  22. AvatarPeaches and Paprika says

    May 05, 2018 at 7:29 pm

    Okay our human definitely feels stared out! But couldn’t be stared at by a more gorgeous creature!

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  23. Avatarknottedfingers says

    May 05, 2018 at 5:02 pm

    What a beautiful striking cat you are Coco! And your art is amazing!!

    What is that plant near you? It’s very pretty too!

    Reply
  24. AvatarThe Island Cats says

    May 05, 2018 at 4:51 pm

    And we’re sure if she did get to go out, she’d want back in again. 🙂

    Reply
  25. Avatarmae says

    May 05, 2018 at 3:31 pm

    With cats, there’s always an alternate hypothesis: maybe they just aren’t too bright, even though they are beautiful.

    best… mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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  26. Avatarcaren gittleman says

    May 05, 2018 at 3:22 pm

    her colors are sooooo beautiful!

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  27. AvatarRoby Sweet says

    May 05, 2018 at 8:11 am

    Coco, it looks like your human is as single-minded about taking pictures as you are about going outside. 🙂

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  28. AvatarFeline Opines says

    May 04, 2018 at 7:58 pm

    That’s the ticket Coco, stare at the humans until they do the right thing (and the right thing is whatever we felines want them to do!)
    Purrs & Head Bonks,
    Oliver & The Tribe of Five

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    • Avatarcube says

      May 11, 2018 at 2:59 pm

      There is no creature more single-minded than a cat, and the lovely Coco is no exception.

      Reply

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