I just received news that this orange ball of fur knocked over that vase and broke it to tiny bits.
I am frustrated that I was deceived into thinking that he would be in his best behavior this morning and just sleep the entire time.
So why do cats like knocking things over? It’s some kind of hunter instinct, apparently, and they like to toy with their prey, says this article, Why Do Cats Knock Things Over? Here’s The Scientific Reason Your Kitty Acts Like A Jerk All The Time
Whatever the case, I’d have to buy a new vase. Grah.