You’ve probably seen cats take over chairs, beds, and freshly folded laundry without hesitation. Confidence has never been in short supply when it comes to felines. They move through life as if everything belongs to them, including, apparently, other animals. A recently shared video proves that one outdoor cat truly believes comfort is a right, not a privilege.
This outdoor cat is a little too comfortable sitting on the dog
The clip, shared by @valais_vewe_blacknose_sheep on Instagram, introduces viewers to a small cast of barnyard characters with big personalities. According to the text displayed on the video, Charles is an outdoor cat. Still, as the caption jokingly notes, that does not mean he doesn’t enjoy “luxury accommodations.”
The video begins innocently enough. Two cats, Rupert and Tootsie, are perched neatly on the steps of a house, described by their owner as the “official welcoming committee.” They sit calmly, watching as someone approaches, looking every bit like dutiful greeters. Everything seems perfectly ordinary at first glance.
Then the camera pans to reveal Charles. Rather than sitting on the ground or lounging nearby like the others, Charles has chosen a much softer seat. He is comfortably settled on top of Ridge, a large and fluffy Bernese Mountain Dog. Ridge lies patiently beneath him, appearing completely unbothered by the extra weight.
The owner adds context in the caption, explaining that Charles enjoys the fresh air and open fields that come with farm life. Nonetheless, he also appreciates what they jokingly call “premium upholstered seating in the form of Ridge.” The post humorously sums up his personality: “Farm cat by location. Royal by expectation.” Ridge, for his part, seems to understand “his role in the hierarchy.”
Viewers were quick to weigh in with their own playful interpretations. One person described Ridge as “a big furry warm throw rug to sleep on,” while another imagined the scene as “the king, his faithful hound, and his two bodyguards.” Others joked that “King Charles lacks the insulation of the bigger cats,” suggesting that his chosen perch serves a practical purpose.
