I encounter this story when I was looking for some cat stories.

 

Funny Cat Flush - Story Behind The Story

 

The truth is that a cat in Santa Clara California really did discover how to flush the toilet.  We know that the name of this cat is Gizmo and he belongs to Nick and Scarlet. Gismo was mesmerised by the toilet flush, and somehow discovered for himself how to operate the lever.

 

Scarlet discovered Gismo's habit by accident.  One afternoon Scarlet was as far as she knew, alone in the house. Then the toilet flushed, seemingly of its own accord.  When Scarlet discreetly investigated she discovered that it was Gismo who was discharging the cistern.  Scarlet had the presence of mind to record his procedure on camera.

 

 

So I went to YouTube and found the video. It's not new but I've never seen it.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WofFb_eOxxA

 

Funny cat :^O