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Sometimes, we come across a gem in the vast wasteland that is tumblr completely by accident - an animal story so ridiculous and unexpected, we don't even know what to do with it. Stories such as a tiny dramatic opossum infiltrating a shelter overcrowding run, or the jerk peacock who runs around scaring everyone, and today, we have the most amazing story of a delinquent tegu stealing blueberries. 

Thank you, kaijutegu, for sharing this ridiculous story. Never in our lives did we think we would fall in love so hard with a tegu, but alas, here we are. Of course, tegus are not the only thieves in the animal kingdom. So, if you want more stories of such delinquents, check out cats stealing literally everyone's food and this awwdorable video of a white fox cub stealing some raspberries. 

Once a week, we will be featuring an extraordinary animal account on Instagram! Their story, the adorable pictures, and pawesome videos! This week's spotlight goes to China, the kleptomaniac cat who loves to steal just about anything and everything!

China has been making headlines for her thief-like abilities as her owner records the "gifts" China returns home with on the popular video platform TikTok. The gifts range from socks to a firework, and no, we are not joking. The videos, naturally, have since gone viral. Who wouldn't love a cat burglar, after all? China's owner decided to place video cameras around so catch China in the act, and the videos below hold just about everything you need/want to see. 

We're huge fans of this feline and wish China all the best in her future robberies! China's Instagram is up-and-coming and we know it won't be long until China reaches Instagram stardom! Follow China on Instagram to see what new random things China steals! And check out China and friends on TikTok.

Read up on last week's star on Instagram: Mango Brown, the most affectionate Bengal kitty!

Okay, so cats do sleep most day and yeah, a lot of times, it's hard to get them to do... anything really. But! When they're not sleeping, when they get that random five minute boost of energy in the middle of the night, when the zoomies start and things are falling, they sure do know how to be insanely entertaining. 

Cats are sneaky little creatures who, even while trying to be little hooligans, manage to be the funniest little beings. So, yeah, maybe they do steal our stuff and drop things off our shelves, but at least when you manage to catch a picture of it, you're infinitely entertained. 

This one neighborhood in the city of Altoona, Pennsylvania, has the cutest and most unusual burglar -- Jordan, the feline cat burglar. 

However, this feline doesn't bring back the usual dead rodents and such (even though he once did). This feline enjoys something more high-end -- shoes. Yup. You heard that right! Jordan loves to steal shoes from around the neighborhood.

His owner, Bj Ross, wrote in the "Jordan The Feline Cat Burglar" Facebook group (which has over 14k members), "If y'all know my cat Jordan. Y'all know he loves to bring me home shoes!!!!! ... This tiny little cat drags me home one, two, three shoes. Every night!! Last year, he brought me dead mice, live snakes, dead and live birds, garbage including an empty chip bag, and a rubber glove. 

This past January I started noticing shoes would show up in my yard. I thought nothing of it and would throw them away. As this progresses over the months, my mom suggested I keep the shoes to find the owners. Well. 37 shoes later, I have no idea where he gets them. I put a GPS tracker in him last night and thought..... he deserves his own group!!!!"

Jordan has become a viral sensation! With over 50 pairs of shoes, we can only concur that Jordan is the ultimate cat burglar and will soon be pulling off giant diamond heists all around the globe. 

Seagulls are downright terrifying. There. We said it. 

However, even though we are afraid of these devils with wings -- doesn't make these photos any less funny!

Probably because we genuinely sympathize with the poor, unsuspecting folks who were about to enjoy some delicious snack-age. It's never easy to part with such precious food this way. 

This. Is. Not. Okay.

If anyone ever finds a wandering dog or cat, it's pure common sense to first check if the animal belongs to anyone -- collar, microchipped, asking around the neighborhood, etc.. What this woman did was the opposite of all that. She saw an opportunity to make some money, regardless of the owners feelings, heartbreak and worry over their missing dog. 

Sansa, a unique Husky with one blue eye, and one brown, seemingly jumped her owners fence when the fireworks went off on the 4th of July. The owners posted a picture of Sansa online, in hopes of someone seeing the lost pup. Then, the unthinkable happened. 

A woman was trying to sell off Sansa online for $200 to the first come seller! Thankfully, the people who commented knew that wasn't her dog and immediately told this woman off. 

In a viral Reddit post, a woman shares a devastating message to the thief that broke into her home and robbed her of her possessions. And of one certain possession that she treasures most, and can't get back. Memories. According to Reddit user u/whatsmystation, the sign was stuck to a light pole in Toronto, Ontario, and was written by a woman who had just recently put down her rescue dog due to cancer. The DSLR stolen from her had pictures of her dogs last days and meant the world to her. We can only hope that sharing this story will provide more exposure and maybe, just maybe, the thief can read this message and do the right thing. 

Sorry kittehs, fun's over. You're busted.