Cats versus snow is the only thing that matters right now

Frame by frame shots of a cat jumping in the snow
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Because it’s cats. Being cute. In the snow.

Yes, you might be at work right now. You could be flying a plane, you might be delivering a baby. Heck, you may even be running the whole country.

BUT THOSE THINGS CAN WAIT.

Because right now the only thing that matters is cats versus snow.

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The good people of Twitter have been posting the curious reactions of their pets to the current wintery weather sweeping the UK.

It seems some felines have wholeheartedly embraced the snow, while others have made it clear that they are deeply unimpressed by these frosty conditions.

Prepare for your millennial minds to melt.

First up, we have this ninja, who seems to be delighted with his new surroundings.

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Known as Amuse Bouche, this pouncing puss can be seen leaping after snowballs and karate-pawing them out of the air.

Best of all, the encounter was captured in slow-motion, so it looks like he's starring in a four-legged version of the Matrix.

Next in line is this fluffy resident of Rome, who had second thoughts after coming face to face with snow for the first time.

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This Siberian breed cat is most probably having an identity crisis right now. 

But that majestic feline is not the only one to back away from the snow.

Hendrix didn’t make it any further.

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Moo took an executive decision to sit this one out.

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And this puss wisely opted to spend time observing conditions before resuming its roaming schedule.

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But cats aren’t the only animals who are struggling to make up their minds about the cold snap.

Dogs have also taken rather opposing views.

Those for:

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And those against:

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Then, there's the conflicted:

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Meanwhile, these sun bears at Chester Zoo appear to be locked in debate about whether or not snow clashes with their brown fur.

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And London Zoo is proud to present this no-drama llama.

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Finally, we’ll leave you with a herd of alpacas who quite simply look baffled.

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They could be loving life. They could be dreaming of a vacation.

There’s snow way of telling.

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