Cats are natural-born hunters, but when a tiny tabby gets into "stalking mode," it's not just intense, it's a big source of a much-needed belly laugh.
In this viral video, a teeny tabby cat locks eyes with her target and slowly builds the drama, one wide-eyed stare at a time. Her pupils go from curious to cartoonishly huge in seconds, and viewers can't get enough of her adorable intensity. It's pure feline theater.
On May 25, 2025, TikTok user Ivy (@mollyandivy) shared a video of the cute, tiny Tabby cat named Ivy who has really expressive, giant eyes and adorable "airplane" ears. She's about three seconds away from an attack, but somehow still makes it irresistibly cute.
Related: Cat Wakes Up Their Human Like a Screaming Toddler with Zero Chill
In the comments, people were sharing how adorable they find this cat, thanks to her big eyes, while others took a joke and really ran with it.
One person wrote, "I still can't fathom that their pupils can dilate to the point of completely taking over the iris."
Another shared, "Every movement is charging their pounce battery, and you can tell the battery was full by those black abysses."
Someone else added, "Thing is, I do this with my cats all the time, but I start getting scared when those eyes go full focus."
Other comments included, ""I'm scared when they do this," "I could feel the panic in your hand," "The Yoda ears," "The only toxic relationship I'm ever willing to stay in," "I love when they do these eyes," "This video reminds me of how I will defend any cat with my life," and "I really have no ability to stop myself from saying 'hehehe' when a cat pounces."
Someone else added, "That used to be the funnest game I played with my cat. And peeking around corners...stalking. They stop doing it when they get older."
Ivy is one of the cutest cats, whether she's stalking someone's hand or watching videos of birds. Her big eyes and "airplane ears" are essentially too cute to resist.
SIGN UP to get "pawsitivity" delivered right to your inbox with inspiring & entertaining stories about our furry & feathered friends