# Dog Behavior Cat Ads This Ad Features a Funny Cat Who Decides to Behave Like a Dog By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-07-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funny-cat References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/359215/Hilarious-Ad-Stars-A-Cat-Who-Wants-To-Seize-The-Day-Be-More-Dog/) & [vccp](http://www.vccp.com/) This incredible ad by agency VCCP features a funny cat who decides to behave a little more like a dog. This ad was made for a British telecommunication company called 02. The ad begins with a cat going over his usual boring routine and suddenly the cat decides to seize the day and be more dog-like. This cat goes from lazing around to digging up yards and catching Frisbees. This is extremely funny because dogs are active and fun loving, while cats are often thought of as lazy and moody. It's extremely entertaining to see a cat taking part in [dog activities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minds-best-friend). This [funny cat ad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/take-your-cat-to-the-vet) captures the viewer's attention and encourages people to live life to the fullest and seize the day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cat-dog Behavior:** Opportunity for brands to create content that showcases unusual animal behavior to engage audiences and promote brand message. - **Unconventional Animal Ads:** Brands can create humorous animal ads that subvert typical animal behavior to grab the attention of their target audience. - **Persuasive Messaging Techniques:** Creating persuasive ads that show that individuals should live life to the fullest is a way to engage audiences and sell products/services in a fun and accessible way. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Telecommunications:** Brands in this industry can create animal ads and content to promote their services and reach new audiences. - **Animal Care:** Opportunity for brands in this industry to create ads that show the unusual behavior of animals that require their care and promote their services. - **Entertainment:** Brands can use animal ads and content as a way to engage audiences and promote their products, events, or services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mischievous Feline Food Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/its-great-to-be-a-cat-campaign.md) - [Humorous Pet Furniture Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utsdd.md) - [Playful Pet Accident Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dont-worry-you-can-afford-it.md) - [70s-Style Cat Snack Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creamy-purrrre.md) - [Dog-Friendly Food Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-balance-pet-food.md) - [Big-Screen Cat Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inaba.md) - [Dog-Directed Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merry-chaos.md) - [Influencer-Inspired Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomcat.md) - [Sensory Cat Food Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purradise.md)