The feline species has always been known to follow their own rules and reasoning, and even though we are familiar with this fact, they can still take us by surprise with their peculiar behavior. Ashley Perez, a writer, recently took her cat James for a check-up with the veterinarian. However, James was not pleased with the idea of being poked and prodded, so instead of throwing a fit and clawing at the staff, he made the decision to hide. And that’s precisely what he did. Although his tactic may have seemed smart at the time, it was executed in a rather comical manner, as James buried his head in a hole and assumed that the rest of his body disappeared as well. This type of thinking may appear foolish to humans, but in the world of cats, James would likely be deemed a master of hiding. Before passing judgment on James and labeling him as a silly cat, it’s important to remember that going to the vet can be a daunting experience, similar to going to the dentist, so it’s understandable why he wanted to avoid it. Scroll down for some amusing images of James’ lack of bravery and the challenges that come with taking a cat to the vet.

It seems that James was not the sole feline who came up with this clever plan.