Owners Thought Their Cat Was Limping—Then Noticed the Pattern. Published May 28, 2025 at 6:10 AM EDT. By . ... This isn't the first time a cat has faked a hurt paw for attention.

Juno the cat. For 12 happy years, she has trod a familiar path. Some of the more particular pet owners might be irked at the idea of a cat leaving this kind of impact, but not Debra.