A talented cat who waves to the camera when being photographed has amassed thousands of online fans.

Images of the pet posing with its hands stretched above its head were posted on Imgur, by the owner's friend and have now been viewed more than 330,000 times.

The Imgur user, who goes under the name of kirakittykatt, posted the images three days ago with the short message 'So my friends cat does this...'..  

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This talented cat, who seems to wave to the camera when being snapped, has thousands of online fans

This talented cat, who seems to wave to the camera when being snapped, has thousands of online fans

These images of the pet posing with its hands stretched above its head were posted on idea sharing site, Imgur These images of the pet posing with its hands stretched above its head were posted on idea sharing site, Imgur

These images of the pet posing with its hands stretched above its head were posted on idea sharing site, Imgur

The moggy, has also inspired a collection of photoshopped images that sees the black and white cat in a variety of humorous situations, including this one where it swaps places with Leonardo DiCaprio's Oscar

The moggy, has also inspired a collection of photoshopped images that sees the black and white cat in a variety of humorous situations, including this one where it swaps places with Leonardo DiCaprio's Oscar

Almost 20,000 people have since commented on the humorous images, many saying the waving moggy looks like it's adopting the surrender pose or saving a goal.

The black and white feline has also inspired a collection of photoshopped images that sees the furry friend Photshopped into a variety of hilarious situations, including saving a goal on a football pitch and shooting hoops on a basketball court.

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The outpouring of appreciation has also inspired the user kirakittykatt to set up an Instagram account for the celebrated feline.

Posted on the 'GoalKitty' account are images of Leonardo DiCaprio holding the cat up in the air like an Oscar, the feline scoring a goal in American football and even being held at gunpoint. 

Images of the cat have now been viewed more than 330,000 times and inspired Photoshopped images like this

Images of the cat have now been viewed more than 330,000 times and inspired Photoshopped images like this

The outpouring of appreciation has also inspired the Imgur user kirakittykatt to set up an Instagram account for the celebrated feline. In this image the cat has been photoshopped into an American football game

The outpouring of appreciation has also inspired the Imgur user kirakittykatt to set up an Instagram account for the celebrated feline. In this image the cat has been photoshopped into an American football game

And the winner is... GoalKitty! The black and white cat has been photoshopped into a boxing ring

And the winner is... GoalKitty! The black and white cat has been photoshopped into a boxing ring

GoalKitty has also been Photoshopped into a classroom, onto a rollercoaster and into the boxing ring - complete with gloves.

A short clip, also posted on the site by kirakittykattsite, sheds some light on the feline's unusual pose.

In fact, much like a baby, the cat puts its paws in the air when it wants to be picked up.

In the clip, the pet is seen outstretching its arms before being scooped up and cuddled by a man, presumably its owner.

A short clip, also posted on the site by kirakittykatts, sheds some light on the feline's unusual pose. In the clip, the pet is seen reaching up before being scooped up and cuddled by a man, presumably its owner A short clip, also posted on the site by kirakittykatts, sheds some light on the feline's unusual pose. In the clip, the pet is seen reaching up before being scooped up and cuddled by a man, presumably its owner

A short clip, also posted on the site by kirakittykatts, sheds some light on the feline's unusual pose. In the clip, the pet is seen reaching up before being scooped up and cuddled by a man, presumably its owner

Goal! On the cat's Instagram account, GoalKitty can be seen shooting hoops on the baseball court

Goal! On the cat's Instagram account, GoalKitty can be seen shooting hoops on the baseball court

Hands up! GoalKitty appears to know the answer to the teacher's question as it raises its arms in class

Hands up! GoalKitty appears to know the answer to the teacher's question as it raises its arms in class

Hands up! Many Imgur users remarked that the cat seemed to be adopting the surrender pose

Hands up! Many Imgur users remarked that the cat seemed to be adopting the surrender pose

GoalKitty has also been added to this cart in a log flume and appears terrified of being splashed

GoalKitty has also been added to this cart in a log flume and appears terrified of being splashed

Spot the imposter: GoalKitty inspires another roller-coaster themed image but this time seems to be enjoying the ride

Spot the imposter: GoalKitty inspires another roller-coaster themed image but this time seems to be enjoying the ride

Wearing the perfect black and white top to match his fur, GoalKitty gets involved with the New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints game

Wearing the perfect black and white top to match his fur, GoalKitty gets involved with the New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints game

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