This is the hilarious moment a pet cat grabbed its owner's French fries as she ate supper.

Jovelyn Arevalo was munching on her snack when Tom, her one-year-old bi-coloured Puspin, snatched it away from her in Manila, Philippines, on October 21.

Footage shows the feline pawing the food from Jovelyn's hand. She then let the fries go and fed them to the furry creature.

She said: 'I was just trying to have my 'mouse moment' (snacking alone) at midnight, then he just appeared out of nowhere to snatch my food.'

Veterinarian Dr Joanna Woodnutt said that some cats eat human food to get attention. They may simply be begging for their owner's attention or want to be involved, particularly if they're young or curious.