The cat, Whiskers, spotted a flicker of movement on the TV screen. Mistaking the remote control for a rogue sparrow, he launched into a dramatic pounce. His claws missed by inches, sending a stack of books tumbling. Undeterred, Whiskers circled the room, eyes locked on the remote, which had slid under the couch. He wedged his paw under the cushion, yanked it free, and held it triumphantly. The owner entered, saw the chaos, and burst out laughing. Whiskers, now napping on the remote, looked innocent.
