Woman with 9 cats suddenly lost her job and bonus — until surveillance footage showed her pet accidentally send her boss email that cost her career

She reached out to her boss right away, hoping to explain, but her message got ignored.

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(L) A cat playing with a laptop. (R) A young woman leaving with her desk things. (Representative Cover Image Source: Getty Images | (L) Ramann, (R) gahsoon)

Sometimes, the smallest actions can have the biggest consequences. A woman in China recently experienced this firsthand when her playful cat decided to "help" with her work in an unexpected way. What seemed like an ordinary moment at home quickly turned into a situation she could never have anticipated, all because of a curious feline and a keyboard. When the young owner suddenly learned she had lost her job, surveillance footage revealed the mysterious culprit who had sent an email to her boss that ended her employment.

Woman in White Long Sleeve Shirt Using Silver Laptop Computer(Representative Cover Image Source: Pexels | Andrea Piacquadio) — Woman in White Long Sleeve Shirt Using Silver Laptop Computer. (Representative Image Source: Pexels | Andrea Piacquadio)

As reported by SCMP News, the 25-year-old woman from Chongqing, China, had nine cats and had been hesitating to send a resignation email to her boss on January 5, 2025. She had written the email but worried about losing the income she needed to care for her pets. While she paused over the decision, her home surveillance camera captured the moment one of her cats jumped onto the desk and pressed the "enter" key, sending the email without her approval.

Cat looking at a laptop with paws on keyboard. (Representative Image Source: Unsplash | Anton Kraev)

She said that she immediately contacted her boss to explain that it was her cat, but her message was ignored. Unfortunately, the action cost her both her job and a year-end bonus. Despite the setback, the woman remained focused on her responsibilities to her pets. She said she planned to look for a new job after the Spring Festival to continue supporting her nine cats. Until then, she was stuck with her chaotic little crew.

Boss dismissing young woman from work in office - Representative Cover Image Source: Getty Images | Photo by Liudmila Chernetska — Boss dismissing young woman from work in office. (Representative Image Source: Getty Images | Liudmila Chernetska)

Some pets are always in a mischievous mood, and while their actions can sometimes cause trouble, other times they create hilarious moments. In one case, a playful cat named Leonardo da Pinchy took his antics to a whole new level. Instead of toys or treats, he developed a habit of stealing clothes from neighbors. His owner, Helen North, living in Mairangi Bay, Auckland, said the 15-month-old feline snuck out daily and brought home items. These ranged from socks to expensive sweaters, like a brand-new cashmere sweater that cost around $181, leaving her both frustrated and amused. The collection grew so large that the owner had to start posting pictures online to return the stolen items. She hilariously asked in the neighborhood WhatsApp group, "Are these your undies?"

Woman with Cats. (Representative Image Source: Pexels | Tranmautritam)

Once, Leonardo even carried home a five-foot stuffed snake. Despite the mischief, neighbors mostly found the antics entertaining, and the cat became a local celebrity. "All of our neighbors think he’s amazing. Some of them are quite put out that he hasn’t actually stolen anything of theirs," she shared. Attempts to keep him indoors or distract him with household clothes didn’t work, as he only wanted forbidden items. North hopes the feline will eventually lose interest, admitting she can only wait and watch while Leonardo continues his cheeky adventures.