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'It takes a village': Cat moms give birth 10 days apart and raise their kittens together in wholesome story of family

Briana Viser — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0700

"It takes a village" isn't just for people and building communities. It's also for cats. More caregivers working together means a better outcome for the offspring.

Esther Perel is one of the leading speakers in psychology today, and has groundbreaking advice for couples, individuals, and people alike. She constantly reminds the world that "it takes a village." In our modern day existence and lack of community, it's more powerful than ever to connect together in every way that we can. With technology and smart phones, it's hard to imagine a world without them. They're incredible tools, and they're also the most influential thing that isolates us. It's easy to find yourself amongst friends or people and have the insatiable urge to just check your phone, or even scroll. Sometimes it feels like "alone time," or like you're giving to yourself. These little handheld devices do more damage than we realize, but there's no going back now.

Raising little ones is an enormous responsibility, and whether you're talking about humans or animals, an extra set of hands, or paws, can make all the difference. A village used to be neighbors, grandparents, even children if they were of age to help care for the younger ones. It's the most basic and primal way to exist in the world, and it brings everyone together. It stops being "my child and my family," and starts being "every child matters, every person matters, and everyone matters." So in the adorable and heartfelt story below, two cat moms give birth only 10 days apart.

30 Pumpkin Spice Cats Serving Everything Nice This Cozy October

Ayala Sorotsky — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:15:00 -0700

Some cats appropriate the season, but other cats are properly season-appropriate.

Cats bring the best of themselves every season of the year, and that's very clear from the pictures people take of them. It's like the cycle of the seasons could be predicted by the type of cat pictures their human pawrents post online. When winter comes, you start seeing pictures of cats in snow falling gently into your feed, like snowflakes outside your window. After that, it's fairly easy to spot when spring comes, since all your friends are posting their cats posing with flowers, looking like meowgical fairies in a beautiful meadow. And then summer arrives, and some special cat pawrents who leash-trained their cats are showing off how their cats are hiking with them. We're low-key jealous of them, because it must be fun being able to walk literally everywhere with your cat.

But then comes the Pumpkin spice season, and everything that it entails. Usually, you can spot the black cats being the center of attention, opening Spooktober with the most vivacious void display of the year. But some cats take even a step further - they bring in the pumpkin spice and everything nice literally. Pumpkins and cats are not the combination we thought about when we started October, but there it is - and now we know we needed it. So get your favorite pumpkin spice latte in one hand, and prepare to scroll through an autumn heaven of cats, filled with even more pumpkins, with your other hand.

Happy autumn!

Cats Vs. Carriers: A Battle Every Pawrent Knows Too Well

Sarah Brown — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:30:00 -0700

Nothing makes a cat suddenly develop the strength of a small tiger quite like seeing the carrier come out of the closet.

One second, you have a sweet little house cat. The next, you're trying to stuff four mysteriously extendable legs through a tiny door while they cling to the sides like their nine lives depend on it.

You can buy the fanciest carrier on the market, fill it with their favorite blanket, leave it casually sitting out for weeks, and toss a few treats inside. It doesn't matter. The second your cat realizes you actually want them to go into it, the betrayal begins.

First comes the innocent approach. You pick them up like everything is totally normal and slowly start moving toward the carrier. Unfortunately, cats have a sixth sense for this stuff. Before you know it, four paws have somehow become 17, they're clinging to anything within reach, and you're questioning every decision that led you to this meowment.

Then there are the cats who simply disappear. Five minutes ago, they were screaming for breakfast directly into your face. Now that it's time for their vet appointment? Apparently, you have never owned a cat in your life. Check under the bed, behind the couch, inside the closet, and possibly another dimension.

The real insult comes when you finally get them inside and endure the saddest little meows imaginable all the way to the vet. Then you get home, open the carrier…and suddenly they're voluntarily sitting in it. Excuse us?!

For cats, the carrier isn't a convenient mode of transportation. It's a suspicious plastic prison that must be avoided at all costs. They'll run, hide, grow several extra limbs, and unleash enough cattitude to make you consider canceling the appointment altogether. And somehow, despite all the hissing, hiding, and dramatic cries for help, it's usually the pawrent who ends up needing a nap afterward.

'Long live the feline king' cat memes for hoomans who serve the royal meowjesty

Briana Viser — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:45:00 -0700

Long live the king! The feline king that is. Cats are basically royalty, and we all basically worship them. There's nothing wrong with that, so you might as well embrace it with these feline king memes for proper cat worship.

Cats have been worshiped since the ancient Egyptian times. But it's not just the Egyptians, cats are also regarded as protectors of the home for ancient Chinese Feng Shui. These days, their reputation still holds up; they're still worshipped, they're still protectors of the home, and they even made it to the big screen. Cats are infamous across internet platforms. There's nowhere the internet touches where cats aren't there. Take this website as an example, it's an entire site dedicated to cats! People can't get enough of cats, and they will always be cats. They have certain qualities that just are absolutely specific to them. There's no reason not to worship them, and they'll settle for nothing less. Cats are known for being highly unimpressed with anything and everything, and they won't accept any other treatment besides royal treatment. We all know they rule the house, we might as well embrace it. Here are feline king memes for hoomans like ourselves who can't help but worship cats.

24 Fluffy and Friendly Cats and Dogs for a Fun and Furry Break

Melissa Knudson — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:30:00 -0700

Fighting like cats and dogs? More like cuddling like cats and dogs.

We've all heard the old myth: cats and dogs are opposites; they don't mix. In fact, they made us believe that cats and dogs couldn't even exist in the same room. Sworn enemies, epic opponents. The tales went as far as transforming into excellent animated TV shows that made us laugh on weekend mornings. An epic battle that has lasted ages. An unmatchable confrontation as classic as water and oil. Or…so we thought.

The tables have turned, and old beliefs will be debunked. Once again, we have been tricked by the wonders of animation, because when it comes to cats and dogs, as it turns out, they are both very friendly animals (unexpectedly, between each other). Yes, it's true that now and then you'll meet a dog that is not exactly a declared fan of cats, probably even got persecuted by one at some point. Basically, the victim of a horror movie in which the villain has lots of fur, infinite appetite, and triangular ears. Because of that one dog, you might now be convinced that cats and dogs simply cannot coexist. Well, I wouldn't stand on that hill if I were you, because we have come to prove you wrong.

Get your "awwws" ready and your "cutieees" too, because this collection of dog - cat moments has come to completely make you melt with endearment. For once, you don't have to choose. No more "are you more a cat person or a dog person?" Because today, you get to be both. This is the real definition of getting the best of both worlds, but even better than Hannah Montana's life.

In a way, these pictures will encourage you to make peace with anyone in your life that you thought you couldn't get along with. Take these furry friends as examples: not only can they live with each other, but they can cuddle and purr too. One after the other, they will restore your faith in friendship and finally convince your exceptional roommate that having both a cat and a dog as pets is not that crazy. Be the olive branch that brings everyone together. Even better, be the cute internet picture collection that brings peace and rainbows to all.

'My cat is forever a kitten': Cat is born tiny and never grows bigger but proves you don't need to be big to have a huge personality that keeps all the big cats in line

Mariel Ruvinsky — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0700

What if your cat's kitten phase lasted forever?

There is nothing in the world as cute as kittens. And that's not just me saying it. The whole world agrees on this. It may be the one and only thing we all agree on. We see it online. No matter where you are from, how old you are, what your opinions about the universe are, one thing is always true, and that is that you will like a cat meme at least once. Cats rule the internet for a reason, and itty-bitty kittens have that extra special charm.

We always tell people to cherish the kitten phase. It's short. It'll be gone before you know it. Right now, your kitten may fit in the palm of your hand, but you will blink once, and suddenly, your cat will be so chonky, there will barely be room for her on your lap. Yes, I'm talking about my cat, Mia. I love her so much, but she was small for a very short period of time. Unlike the kitten in today's story. Not a kitten, actually. The cat in this story is a fully grown cat. She simply has a condition that will keep her kitten-sized forever.

Your Weekly Meowgazine: 20 ICanHasMoments to Make Your Caturday Feel Like a Cozy Fall Day (October 3, 2026)

Mariel Ruvinsky — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 11:15:00 -0700

The best way to start a Caturday morning is with a brand new collection of the best cat content of the week!

Another Caturday is finally here, but before we get to all of the important activities of the day - like napping and snacking and then napping some more, we have one responsibility that we cannot ignore. Even before we get out of bed, we have to do this. We owe this to our cat overlords, who work so hard to make each and every day of our lives better. We must catch up on the best cat content of the week.

That's what the weekly ICHC meowgazine is for. Here, we put together the best of the best - the best cat memes, the most viral cat Tweets, the stories and news about cats that people couldn't stop talking about. All in one place, first thing on Caturday morning, to really make sure that you start your day on the right paw.

'Well I foster failed': Person thinks they're only fostering a kitten, but their cat adopts her and shows them that the kitten is already where she belongs

Mariel Ruvinsky — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:30:00 -0700

The human never has the final say when adopting a cat. It is always the cat's choice in the end.

Foster failing is common for a reason. And yes, it is in part because cats are adorable, and once you live with a cat and you see that adorableness every single day, it's hard to give that up. But more so than that is something else. And every cat owner knows this. Cats adopt their humans, not the other way around. That is a fact, not a theory. Cats walk up to you and adopt you on the street. Cats walk directly into your house. Cats will jump in front of your cat to get you to adopt them. And even if you are someone who walked into a shelter with the express intention of adopting a cat, then still, there was that one cat that you had a connection with like none of the other cats. That one cat that was special, that was purrfect. You probably could have chosen any of the cats there, but that was the cat that chose you.

And the best part? Cats choose their humans, yes, but sometimes cats can also choose another cat. That is one of the dangers of fostering cats when you already have cats,and that is something that the person in today's story learned the hard way. You may be content with the cat you have. You may be able to resist the meowgic of the kitten you're fostering. But that doesn't mean that your cat can. And once a cat chooses…

Pawdorable Purritos Looking Cozy and Fluffing Their Way Into a Furry Weekend

Giuliana Tiscioni — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:45:00 -0700

If you guys get hungry, there are some purritos in the fridge so you can eat them up!

The best part about being cat pawrents is that if you ever get bored, you can make your cats look even more pawdorable than they are. You can put them in little costumes if they don't run away, and if they are small enough and still malleable, you can wrap them up and turn them into a cozy purrito for dinner!

Seeing our little furbabies in their cozy kitty cocoons is the most heartwarming and wholesome part of our day, and of our week, really. There are few things that can surpass the cozy feeling of a kitten all curled up beside us on a cool night in October. We desperately need those warm and relaxing moments with our pets after a long day of being overworked and tired. The fact of seeing them alone changes our whole mood and disposition. They are the very foundation of our emotional support, and they don't even know that! They go through their lives thinking that us hoomans are too clingy towards them, and if they could talk, they would probably say, "Leave me alone, Karen," more times in a day than the number of times we drink water. Really, we're getting a little dehydrated; we need to drink more water.

Anyway, back to our furballs looking all pretty and purrfect in their little cozy blankets. They are the sole purrpose of our existence, and our single source of furry feline happiness. And today is no exception, since we have a collection of kitten photos all wrapped in cozy blankets and getting ready for bedtime along with their hoomans in desperate need of a dose of cozy rest. We hope these purritos make your heart warm and your smile spread wider.

'We bonded immediately': Worker moves to protect crying kitten "serving himself up" for every hawk in sight, then the tiny rescue turns him into a first-time cat dad after one instant connection

Blake Seidel — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0700

What's up with construction workers finding meowtrageously adorable kittens recently?

This adorable kitten may have given up hope, but the Cat Distribution System had other plans for him. He laid on a rock, crying for help, and it's a miracle he didn't get snatched by a hungry hawk or other bird before a kind construction worker stopped what he was doing and moved to protect him. The kitten crawled into his arms, and the rest is history. They bonded immediately, and we can see why.

Recently, a similar story went viral of a loud orange kitten that got stuck in a construction crew's Komatsu excavator. In order to get her out, they had to disassemble the bottom of the machine, and the kitten quite literally "dropped out of there like a vending machine." The crew's mechanic took her home until she grew a little older, then she would become the crew's awwficial mascot and shop cat. They named her Sue, and she became the internet's cutest story for a few weeks.

I'm not sure why the universe is suddenly pairing up so many burly, manly-man construction workers with cute and wholesome abandoned kittens, but I'm not mad about it. There's nothing that warms my heart more than watching a "tough guy" melt into a puddle from a kitten's cuteness. Cats are some of the best companions around, and I'm sure that this kitten and his new pawrent are going to bring each other years of happiness to come.

26 Cozy Cat Memes to Curl Up With Like a Warm Blanket on a Chilly Fall Day

Blake Seidel — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 07:15:00 -0700

The purrfect time of year is upon us: enough chill in the air to make you want to snuggle up with a fuzzy blanket, but not too cold that you can't comfortably scroll through cat memes while still enjoying a light breeze!

Summer this, summer that, but you know what? I have enough of summer after the first couple of weeks. The sweating, the humidity, children running amok everywhere… it's too much. Fall is my season. The first opportunity I get to bust out the cozy sweaters is the day I start feeling joy again after summer ends. I love the changing of colors of the leaves on the trees, I love waking up to wet grass and roads after an overnight storm, and I love the chill in the breeze that makes me want to turn me and my cats into a giant purrito.

Now, we all know that if a cat is loafing or lying on you, you can't move. Since comfy blankets and warm bodies attract lazy cats, during Fall, your cats probably come to sleep on you more. So if you can't move (it's against the law) and need to stay still for hours, what can you do to help the time pass by?

The answer is obviously to scroll through some cozy cat memes.

Cat memes combine all of our loves in one place: cats, funny things on the internet, and being stationary. You can do them from snuggled up inside a warm blanket with anywhere from 0 - 10 cats on you at a time. More than 10 just devolves into chaos, but anywhere in between we can make it work. Our ideal is 3, but that's just a purrsonal preference.

Now it's time to snuggle up with these comfy, fall-flavored feline funnies as you watch autumn start to pass you by. What a glorious day it is to be a cat lover!

30 Uniquely Gorgeous Brown Cats Who Look Like Every Chocolate Dessert You've Ever Loved

Ayala Sorotsky — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 06:30:00 -0700

White cats are as sweet as whipped cream, orange cats are as sweet as a pumpkin spice latte, void cats are as sweet as a black velvet cake, siamese cats are as sweet as a toasted marshmallow, and these cats here - brown cats are as sweet as chocolate!

It's very rare to witness a brown cat with your own eyes. They walk the world, sporting one of the most beautiful coats of fur, and people usually don't even know this color exists on cats. There are many cats with unique fur types, but people can go a lifetime knowing the "licorice" salmiak cat, the toasted siamese, and the leopard-like bengal - but not the brown cats. They're just so rare that people tend to brush over this color when listing cats' fur coats. But we're here to give them the spotlight they deserve.

Especially now that autumn has finally started, and the entire color palette around us is washed over by more and more brown tones, it's time to let these brown cats into your heart. It's a cozy place, your heart loves cats, and we're sure there's room for some more. Some of the most notable brown breeds are the Havana Brown (with their small face and large ears), the Burmese (they're very round, like a chocolate praline), and the Oriental Shorthair (which comes in many colors, like chocolate bars in a boutique store, but also brown).

So get ready - make some hot cocoa, take a chocolatey yummy treat, and snuggle under your blanket, preferably with your own cat purring on you - and look at these purrfect cats looking like all the chocolate you love. It's like the extra yummy thing for a cat lover's soul.

Your Weekly Binge of the Best ‘LOLcat’ Cuteness From Cat Meme Lovers Around the World

Ayala Sorotsky — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:45:00 -0700

What makes cat memes iconic?

There's no one conclusive answer to that question, but as the person curating lolcats for quite some time, and a long-time Cheezburger goodness connoisseur, I think I can make an educated guess.

First of all, a cat meme becomes iconic if it has enough iterations. Sure, some cat memes become super-popular on their own, but if you really think about it, that's the rare case. Try to remember how many versions of Grumpy Cat you know. And what about the Business Cat meme? Meowing heck, even the Cheezburger cat meme has already Can Had in a variety of ways over the years. So when a cat meme is funny enough to take on nine lives of its own, it usually becomes truly iconic.

Second of all, there's the aspect of not a single cat meme, but a group of cat memes with internet fame. And that has only one ultra-iconic example I can think of… lolcats. That's right, our very own lolcat section of the I Can Has site is the bed for some of the most iconic memes that circle the internet today. And since another Caturday came by, it's time to celebrate it with another round of weekly lolcats - making icons one meme and meow at a time.

21 Flexible Felines Folding Themselves Into Boxes for Their Daily Pet Pilates Session

Cata Holmes — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:00:00 -0700

Who needs a yoga mat when you have a perfectly good cardboard box?

I'm not sure if you know this, but have you ever realized how flexible cats are? It's not that they are JUST flexible: sometimes, it looks like they don't have any bones. And I don't know how that is even possible. I'm really curious about their anatomy, actually. How is it that they can fold in whatever shape they want and not complain about it? Or how is it that a big cat can fit in the tiniest seat ever and make it look comfy and cute? Those are things that don't add up in my head, and I'm not sure how this works.

If I get the chance to talk to a cat, I'd ask them how that is even possible, and I'd hope they would give the real reason behind this. But since that, of course, is not possible, I'm hoping this story will land on a vet's phone, and they will comment below on how this is possible.

Anyways… while we wait for our vet to give the answers, let me introduce the collection that I gathered for you today. You will find a large number of cats, all of them with different shapes and sizes, that have one thing in common: their passion for boxes and weird spots to lie down to relax. Some of them pick bigger boxes, while others decide to squeeze into the smallest one they find. Besides that difference, I love the fact that they don't care about the size of the box they have in front of them: they will fit themselves in, no matter how long or how hard they try.

Now that I'm thinking about it, what a great example of perseverance and willpower, right? Any common person who finds themselves in front of a tiny box would never assume they can just fit inside. But cats, they find a way; they can actually do this. And that's impressive, and something that should be taken more into account when understanding and studying cats. They don't give up…

22 Wholesome Cats for a Softer Day on the Internet (October 2, 2026)

Cata Holmes — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 03:15:00 -0700

Could this week use a tiny dose of cat wholesomeness?

There's not a day when I'm not excited to write this story and share it with you all. I love looking on the internet for pictures of cats and trying to find in their eyes the peace that I've been seeking. Because, at least for me, animals are just that: peace and warmth that I need the most. Unfortunately, I'm not a pet owner at the moment, since my landlord doesn't allow it. So, the only thing that I can do to feel at ease again is look for images of animals on the internet and find that balance again within myself.

Now, I've said this before: I'm new to the cat world. I've always had dogs and felt anxious when I was around cats. I didn't understand them, and they didn't get me, so it was a back-and-forth of weirdness and anxiety. Anyways, it all changed when my grandmother asked me to look after her pet, Cuddle, because she was going on a trip. I moved in and spent a whole month with the little kitty beside me. As you can imagine, at first, it was uncomfortable for both of us: I was a stranger in her home, and I didn't know what to do when I saw her.

With time, things started to change, and I started to get closer and to find a connection. And the rest is history… I will never forget how cozy she would get at night, and we would both sleep together every night. Even when my grandmother got back, I went every weekend to visit Cuddle and to be with her for a bit. A few years later, Cuddle passed away, and I still try to remember that wonderful month and how much my perspective on cats changed because of her.

25 Purrfectly Particular Places for Clever Cozy Cats

Melissa Knudson — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -0700

Did your shopping bag just meowed?

Laws of physics usually rule our world and keep us, literally, grounded. That is true for almost every living creature in the world…except cats. Clearly, cats are ruled by the powers of will and snacks, because they have no limits as to what they can manage. The smallest opening in your closet will transform into their next cat cave. A shopping bag transforms into a cabin, and a box is simple heaven. You might think you're a science expert, with no doubts about the rules of shapes and areas, but think again. Cats will challenge every belief you have about sizes and logic, trust us.

They can't help it. They have a natural urge to hide in every single spot they can find. Who knows why; we are no biologists. Those spots seem incredibly uncomfortable, though, and it is hard to believe that anyone can take a nice 5-hour nap in that position. But then again, we are not cats either. If we were, we would be able to comprehend the satisfaction behind fitting just barely into the living room's flower base (with and without flowers, we are sure they have tried both). Consider this your friendly reminder to close all doors at your house. Closet, drawers, kitchen, fridge, bags, and…curtains? Yes, anything goes when it comes to places a cat can take a nap in. No space is too small, and no container is too uncomfortable.

We know you spend a bunch of money on cat toys and cat entertainment, but guess what: they will never use the fancy scratcher you just got for them. If you want to make them truly happy, make sure to leave your shoes unattended and within reach, so they can joyfully snuggle up inside your freshly worn Crocs. If you want to test this out, leave your sink unattended and see what happens. Also, if you can't find your cat around the house, here's a collection of places that internet cats have decided to hide in, so you can get ideas on where to look for your furry friend. Don't show this to your cat, though; we know they're looking for new places to conquer, and they will get too many ideas out of this list.

‘I like to believe she sent these two beans’: 2 tiny kittens follow Grandpa home just days after family says goodbye to their beloved cat, bringing a pawsome new beginning

Sarah Brown — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:15:00 -0700

The Cat Distribution System apparently offers two-for-one deliveries now, and this grandpa got selected without even leaving his neighborhood.

Pinto and Lentil are two approximately six-week-old kittens who were apparently very determined to get themselves off the streets. The little calico and tabby were playing in the road when they spotted their future pawrent's grandpa and decided to follow him home.

He tried putting them in a safe spot, probably thinking that would be the end of his kitten-rescue duties for the day.

Pinto and Lentil disagreed.

The tiny pair refused to stay where he left them and just kept following him. At that point, what else are you supposed to do? Grandpa brought his two little shadows inside and called his grandchild to ask if they wanted them.

We're pretty sure two kittens following your grandpa all the way home already counts as the CDS filling out the adoption paperwork on your behalf.

The answer was yes, and the babies got the ridiculously cute names Pinto and Lentil. They're staying safely indoors with Grandpa for now, and their future pawrent will be taking them home in a few months once they're a little older and pickup is possible.

The timing of their arrival made the whole thing even sweeter. Just two days earlier, their future pawrent had said goodbye to Stormy, their 15-year-old cat who had originally joined the family as a stray kitten herself.

They like to believe Stormy had something to do with sending these two little beans their way, and we can see why. Fifteen years ago, one stray kitten found her way into the family. Now two more have shown up and made absolutely sure they weren't going anywhere.

Pinto and Lentil didn't sit around waiting for someone to find them. They picked a grandpa, followed him all the way home, refused to leave, and landed themselves a future furmily.

Charles the feral tomcat spent days parked on a family's porch, staring through the glass door like he was asking for help, and once he finally got the courage to come inside, he never wanted to leave.

Ayala Sorotsky — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:30:00 -0700

Some cats know they need help, and they want to receive it, even if they're too shy and feral to start the process themselves.

Not all cats know how to get themselves off the streets. It's true that sometimes it seems there are cats who adopt themselves, but that's not the story for many feral strays. Some honestly don't know how to approach humans to seek the help they need. It's not about domestication, because there are strays who do feel comfortable being near people, asking for pets, and sometimes insisting on being helped if they need it. But the baseline is different for feral cats - they just don't know how to make it happen.

But like a true introvert - these cats need to wait for the right extrovert (=human) to take them under their wings. And that's the case of Charles, the tomcat who parked himself on one porch, staring into the house and… not knowing what to do. He stared through the glass door, waiting for something to happen, while the humans and cats of the house looked right back at him. It must be so confusing for a stray cat looking in, but we think that deep down inside, he knew this was where he should be - safe, under a roof, with a family.

The bottom line is that we're glad to see another cat off the streets. The people who adopted Charles must be delighted that the Cat Distribution System brought him right to their doorstep, literally. Now he has a roof over his head, a bowl full of food, and a family of humans and cats to call his own. There's nothing that makes us more happy than seeing another stray with low chances get the happiest of endings as possible.

24 Cozy Cat Memes Doing the Fits & Sits Inside Boxes and Your Heart

Ayala Sorotsky — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:45:00 -0700

It's really no wonder cats fit into our hearts so well, since they fit, sit, and settle into every space imaginable.

If the first thought you have after hearing the iconic phrase "If I fits, I sits" is a cat in a cardboard box, you won't be wrong - but you practically miss the full picture of what this really means. The fittin' & sittin' is an ancient cat art that shows itself in these modern times through these said cardboard boxes. Your Amazon delivery always serves two purposes - deliver your actual purchased goods, and to provide another Fits & Sits space for your cat. It's just how the world is.

But the truth is that cats are purrforming this ritual in many other spaces. This isn't just boxes - it's any space they deem fit to sit. Even if it doesn't fit. Because it is, according to all cat measures. But what can we do, the cardboard boxes are still the most popular with cats. But we're not here to override cat psychology for what's the most popular fittin' & sitting' product - we're just here to enjoy the feline funnies it creates.

'She’s been our little princess': Cross-eyed kitten rescued from 5 degree blizzard warms pawrents' hearts after snuggling her way into their family

Blake Seidel — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0700

They missed an opportunity to call her 'Elsa', but Deli seems purrfectly happy with her name and all the love she's getting since being adopted.

We have this imaginary idea in our heads that every stray cat yearns for a home, craves attention and love from hoomans, and wants to watch the world go by from inside the window instead of out of it. But, that's simply not true.

Many stray cats have lived their whole lives outdoors and have no idea how wonderful and relaxing the life of an indoor cat is. At first, they can feel claustrophobic by being surrounded by walls, a roof, and furniture everywhere. Every bump or clang from the radiator sends them running under the couch, a slammed door sends them scrambling through the house, and every sneeze causes them to jump 6 feet in the air. It's not like they immediately adjust, just like everything, it takes time. And sometimes, they don't even want to be caught in the first place.

However, just because they don't want to be caught and brought indoors, doesn't mean that we should leave them out there. Stray cats are responsible for a large reduction in wild bird and rodent populations, and the life of an outdoor cat is not one that is meant for longevity.

That's where our story today starts: Deli was born with her brother under their neighbor's shed. They spent months trying to catch her and bring her inside. Even after daily feeding sessions, she still remained elusive. That was, until a blizzard hit their city and the temperatures dropped below freezing. Not just a little bit, but to around 5 degrees. They managed to scoop her up and bring her inside, and I think it's safe to say that she's fully adjusted to her purrfectly cozy indoor life now.

Missing cat returns after 2 years only to be rejected by his owners, then adopts a doctor and proves love is the best medicine

Mariel Ruvinsky — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:15:00 -0700

New love is the best medicine for heartbreak.

And it really is heartbreaking when you find an abandoned cat whose owners don't want him back. Microchipped and everything, you would think that this cat was loved, but clearly, he wasn't. It's one thing to lose your cat. That is something that can happen to anyone. It happened to me. I was careful, but my parents weren't. They left the balcony open, and just like that, my kitty was gone. The 24 hours that it took her to find her way back to me were the worst 24 hours of my life, and that is the normal response. What isn't normal is, when someone else finds your cat and gets in touch with you, for you to tell them that you don't want your cat anymore.

That's what happened in today's story, and whenever that happens, heartbroken as we are for the cat, we are also glad. Because people like that don't deserve cats in the first place. This kitty deserved better. And now, finally, he has it. He has chosen a new human - a doctor. Tried to adopt her in a parking lot and failed, so he went straight to the hospital where she works, made himself at home, and waited, patiently, for her to finally get a clue and adopt him.

'Nobody will ever separate me from this cat': Boyfriend forces his girlfriend to choose between him and her loyal cat, she chooses the cat and finds a better kind of love

Mariel Ruvinsky — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:30:00 -0700

The sooner you know your date hates cats, the sooner you can leave them.

One firm piece of dating advice that we have for any pet owner is to ask your date about pets as soon as possible. This question, in our opinion, is just as important as asking about their interests and about how many kids they want to have. Our pets are our families. If our date has a problem with that, if you don't like cats, that's fine. It simply means that we are incompatible with them, and the sooner we know this, the sooner we can end things with them, and the less it will hurt.

You don't want to find yourself in a position where your partner hates your cat. That's a disaster waiting to happen. And that is exactly what happened in today's story. Expectations weren't set in time, boundaries weren't drawn firmly enough, and it was enough for one person to hide the fact that they don't like cats from the other for the whole thing to end in an ultimatum. "It's me or the cat". Of course, the answer to an ultimatum like that is always the same. It's always the cat first.

25 Soft and Silly Kitten Memes to Brighten Your Cozy Fall Weekend

Mariel Ruvinsky — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0700

Now that it's finally cold outside, it's time to bring out all the most heartwarming memes.

Oh, fall. Summer was so long, we kind of forgot what it was like to be cold. It's strange, how quickly the weather changes, how we go from T-shirts, we go to jackets and sweaters, from iced coffee to hot coffee, from desperately wanting to get into a room with an AC to cool down to desperately needing to get inside to warm up. At home, of course, it's easy. You curl up under a blanket with your fluffy cat, and everything is good with the world. But when you're outside, you have to start looking for solutions. And the best way to stay warm anywhere is with heartwarming cat memes.

It really is that simple. A good collection of cat memes will have you both distracted from the cold and laughing, which will keep you warm on the inside. All you have to do as you're sitting at a station platform and waiting is open up ICanHas, and you're all set.

Childhood cat of 18 years crosses rainbow bridge just before woman's big move to another state, a replica cat chooses her upon her arrival

Briana Viser — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:15:00 -0700

Our childhoods shape the rest of our lives. What we experience then holds meaning in ways we can't even fathom as we get older. The pets we have live in our hearts furrever.

Moving can make a lot of emotions come up. The change of scenery, starting over somewhere else, having to pack everything you own and realize how you don't need 60% of your belongings. You have to meet past selves just to move apartments or homes, you have to relive things and go through old memories, objects, letters. You have to get rid of things you thought would be eternal, you have to prioritize what you want to keep and what's obsolete to you now. And on top of that, the woman in the story below has to deal with the grief of losing her 18 year long soulmate cat amongst all the changes already taking place. She moves cross state with her husband. Upon their arrival, they're met by a stray kitty who invited herself in. The kitty has been watching her and she named him Sweet Potato. She's ready to adopt, and word on the street is that this kitty never lets anyone pet him, except for this woman. Read and enjoy the full story below.

35 Fall Loving Felines in Fauna & Flora for a Flourishing Friday

Briana Viser — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:30:00 -0700

Weekend is here, and these kittens wanna party!

Weekends are all about soaking up the sun, relaxing in bed, and partying to celebrate the last night before needing to set your alarm. We all love what the weekend brings us. Some of us use it to do a yoga class, to see a friend for coffee, and to spend all day in bed just breathing your own air. Some like to drive to the neighboring town and let loose, to have a day trip with a friend trying all sorts of foods and other things. And some people like to party. You know who else likes to party? Kittens. Fall is the time to jump into a big pile of orange and yellow leaves, to enjoy the changing fauna and flora and feel like a kid again.

Kittens have so much energy that it would be impossible for them to exist like that without some sort of release. They're permanently on the verge of throwing a party. The moment they wake up from one of their many naps, they're immediately in full party mode, and suddenly it's time for chaos! Their capricious natures have us bouncing up and down to the beat of their zoomies. Their curiosity captures us, and there's a celebratory vibe at all times. Everything becomes more exciting. A dangling string? Party. A torn up paper towel? Party. Moving your feet under the blanket? Party.

‘She'd been missing for over a year!’: Cat lover turned pet detective battles fake pawrents to find neglected cat’s real owners and reunite a fur family over a mile away

Laurent Shinar — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:45:00 -0700

The complexity of a stray cat's background is something that we hoomans will never fully understand sadly. Their lives are full of twists, turns and terrible people that have subjected them to a life on the streets. And while it might seem to be our duty as cat lovers to scoop up any and all cats that we feel sorry for out in the world, the truth is far closer to us needed to put on the hat of pet detective as this cat lover did to find justice for the feline in question.

Now, cats in the United Kingdom have had rights ever since 1911 and had those rights updated with stricter enforcement in 2006. But sadly neither of those tools of law have managed to make a difference to the cat in this story who was found by our poster in her garden. Day after day the cat returned to her garden progressively looking more and more worse for wear. And as time went on and their relationship blossomed this hooman knew they had to address the issue of this cat's pawrents. They simply could not goon treating her like this.

But when the pawrents were not receptive this cat lover couldn't stop. She set about to do everything and anything possible to give this feline the life it deserved and along the way found something surprising that literally changed everything for this sweet stray.

‘Best Friends Come With Paws’: 21 Cuddly Cats and Dogs Sharing the Sweetest Kind of Friendship

Cata Holmes — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 -0700

Because some friendships are simple fur-ever…

You know that feeling when you meet someone and, suddenly, without even thinking about it, they become the most important person in your life? That's what friendship is to me. And that's how I met my friends. Do you want to hear the story? Alright, I'll make it quick.

I moved to a different town when I was around 21 years old, and I signed up at a new gym. It was a good gym, and there were a lot of girls my age, but I didn't think much of them. For some unexpected reason, someone introduced me to one of them, and she is now my literal best friend in the entire world. With time, we ended up making another friend together, and that's how we are now a three-member group. It's the best.

The same happens when cats and dogs become friends: they were not expecting to become friends. Actually, on the contrary: there's this rumour going around that apparently they hate each other. But I don't think that's true. I've seen multiple cats and dogs become the best friends ever, and feeling like they have found their soulmate. So, I honestly don't think that rumour is true.

Because of how different both animals are, their friendship is that wholesome. They care for each other and wouldn't imagine their life alone. I found that to be so beautiful and so organic, as well. They don't think twice about the differences they have, and they only focus on loving and appreciating the other with no hesitation. Isn't that so beautiful? For sure, something we, as humans, need to learn from them.

Below, you'll find some of the cutest pictures of wholesome cats and dog friendships that prove how cute life can be when you have a partner. Without thinking twice about the different species, these couples only care of love, companionship, and appreciation. Send this post to your friends and let us know in the comments what you thought of it!

'Too Cute to Spook': 21 Wholesome Cats in Halloween Costumes That Deserve All the Treats

Celeste Mello — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:15:00 -0700

The second you put a vampire cape on your cat, his regular name stops feeling appropriate. That's Count Meowcula now. Please show some respect while he gets his claw stuck in the rug.

A frightening reputation is difficult to maintain when someone knows where you like to be scratched. One hand under the chin and he's purring. The spooky performance is over; neighbors are safe, and the house is safe. Count Meowcula would like you to keep doing that too. So don't stop until the Count indicates so.

Buying your cat a costume is so funny because imagine waking up from a nap and finding a miniature devil staring at you from the foot of your bed. You start with a quiet "aww" and end up grabbing your phone to take pictures. People need to see a cat in that outfit. Whatever they're watching can wait ten seconds.

Underneath the cape or the skeleton outfit is the same little cat who lives with you and asks you to open the door, only to then refuse to walk through it. You know all his habits. Putting bat wings on him only makes those habits funnier. And their faces! It's hard to take a cat seriously when he's dressed as a pumpkin. They absolutely judge us when we are taking pictures of them. Cat owners are on the other side of the camera saying things like, "Who's my little pumpkin?" with no shame at all. We are allowed to baby-talk to our pets. And when they're dressed like pumpkins, it's basically a must.

So take a look at these tiny witches, vampires, skeletons, and ghosts. You could find an idea for your own cat or simply a cute pet picture that deserves another look. Go ahead and try calling Count Meowcula a scary boy. I bet it comes out sounding like baby talk.

Montenegro Restaurant Employs Cute Local Stray Cat to Seat Customers at Its Tables, and the Internet Is Pawsitively Divided

Blake Seidel — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:15:00 -0700

Would you follow a stray tuxedo cat to an empty table?

Dog people love to boast about the jobs their doggos can do, but nobody ever mentions all the hardworking purrfessional felines that help the world go round with their daily jobs. From cats in Thailand selling fish, fruit, and merchandise to bar cats carrying around a QR code to allow customers to pay their bills with a side of sass, cats have been "helping" hoomans for centuries. They may take frequent feline nap breaks during their shift and give you a whole lot of cattitude when you ask them to do something they don't want to, but they always end up getting the job done one way or another. It might just take them a little longer than you expect.

In Budva, Montenegro, we found another such feline with a job that has gained them viral status. They've been employed by a restaurant and prosciutteria to lead pawtential customers to empty tables. The cat is a local stray, but don't let those words fool you - it's a tuxedo cat that takes their job as meowtre d'extraordinaire very seriously. It sits around the corner from the restaurant in front of a sign for the restaurant, but bigger than their menu, is a sign that says "FOLLOW THE CAT."

Now, here's where the internet got its metaphorical knickers in a twist. The cat then climbs up on the table to claim it and waits for the customers to sit down before leaving the table. Cat people everywhere claimed that they would fly to Montenegro just to have a cute interaction with this purrfessional stray, and others outright denied that this should even be allowed due to the hygienic aspect of the cat's purrfect little toe beans touching the table, where people will eat.

What do you think? Would you avoid this place at all costs because of hygiene or would you go for the inclusive-feline expurrience?

24 Soothing Cat Memes to Reduce Your Rage Before You Knock Over a Vase

Laurent Shinar — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:30:00 -0700

There is no denying that the work week is a trying thing. You are constantly inundated with meetings, memos and emails, and worst of all you have little to no time to spend with your sweet cat children. So seeing as we are approaching the end of the work week and you are likely about to lose your mind we figured you might enjoy some soothing cat memes to help stop you from knocking over that expensive vase in the lobby of your office out of frustration, causing you to lose your job.

If you have been with us for any length of time here at ICanHasCheezburger you will know that we are true believers in the power of cat memes. Their ability to make us laugh, feel like and free are the very thing that keeps us coming back to them. And in our many times of need they are always there for us to indulge in a comforting chuckle, a hearty laugh or even a burst of cackling. So seeing as you are likely in need of a paw to pick your mood up off the floor we put together this list of soothing cat memes.

And as such we invite you to put down your work, turn your Slack to out for lunch and indulge in the delight of these hissterical cat memes. And if you get fired for being caught will scrolling cat memes then let it be so. It's still better than losing your job over a knocked over vase.

‘I literally just started crying my eyes out when I picked him up.’: Catnapped feline saved and reunited with family after AirTag alerts caused thieves to dump the cat by roadside

Laurent Shinar — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:45:00 -0700

If you are a regular reader of stories on our site you will have come to know that cats get lost in all sorts of ways. Most times it is through innocent mistakes, either by the pawrent or cat child resulting in some sort of event that spooks the cat, causing them to run off and hide indefinitely. It is the very reason that pawrents are instructed to keep their search radius small as cats are known to stick to their hiding spots even when their pawrents turn up with their favorite snack to tempt them to come out. But in the case of this story our missing feline happened to have an air tag around its neck which went on to tell quite the different tale.

Thanks to the locating device on this cat's collar it was clear from the get go that what had happened was no fault of the cat, not their grandpawrent who had been caring for them. It was the work of some wickedly twisted hoomans who had decided to spontaneously steal the cat and claim it as their own. Little did they know that their getaway was being tracked and that soon they would be caught. Well, perhaps that is not entirely true as when this feline's pawrent heard of the disappearance she immediately activated the tag's stolen alert.

And while that alert is what caused the thieves to part ways with the cat they had captured, that very parting is what made this feline's rescue that much tougher.

Witchy Cat Memes to Get Us in a Purrfectly Spooky Mood for the Halloween Month

Giuliana Tiscioni — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:30:00 -0700

Who's feeling ready to start decorating the house with ghosts, spider webs, and carved pumpkins?

We're already feeling the spooky season in the air, and we can't be more excited about it! The decorations, going trick-or-treating with the kids (because we're too old to do it ourselves without looking weird), all of that sounds so much fun! We need to start thinking about our costumes and buying all the trinkets and decorations to make our houses look as spooky as we feel.

Our cats can't stay behind on the Halloween haze, so we'd better include them! We can put them in costumes that match ours. They will look so cute! Just make sure those naughty felines don't get anywhere near the candies. They never know when to stop, just like the kids, and they'll get a tummy ache and ruin their appetite. They have their cat food, so they should stick to that. When they get in their thief mood, there's no witch spell that can contain them, so we'd better take precautions.

Since we're getting in need of immediate inspiration for our witchy festivities, and we also want to have some good underworld laughs, we bring to you a nice set of witchy kitten memes! They are as spooky as they are cute, and they will make our pointy hats fall off from all the laughter.

22 Sleepy Kitties Lulling You into a Listless Lullaby Sleep

Briana Viser — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:15:00 -0700

Gotta get those zzz's.

When you're in a sleepy, staid torpor of listless lulled energy, drifting between the pendulum swing of wakefulness and slumber, there's nothing better that will send you into a dreamy sleep than a simple cat scroll of wholesome and hilarious memes before bed. We can all be grateful for certain aspects of society and culture today, because one of the most valuable things to worship right now is sleeping. Think of our grandparent's generation, waking up at 5 in the morning to do manual labor as a child, and the fact that everyone thought that was normal and even prideful. These days, we can all take a step back from strenuous and unnecessary work for a little bit more leisure time.

More leisure time = more cat memes. More cat memes = more happiness. More happiness = better quality of life. So when you think about scrolling, there should never be associations of guilt or facile enjoyment, there can be feelings of real pleasure. So enjoy these sleeping kitties while you lull yourself to slumber.

Everyone likes to sleep in, but not everyone is afforded that kind of luxury. And okay, we admit, it's not nearly as bad as the life of a dog mom or dad, facing the bitter and brisk cold of the outside morning air as you trek downstairs so your dog can go to the bathroom. But still! Cat parents have their complaints too! The heavy onus of pet parenting is simply...heavy, no matter what the pet. You're in a deep sleep, off floating in dreamland to visions of soft serve ice cream and a jobless existence, when BAM! Consciousness hits you like a bus, but it's actually just your cat skidding across the floor and hitting the bed you're sleeping on. There's only one way to combat the aches and pains of a mischievous cat keeping you up too early, and it's scrolling cat memes.

25 Snuggly Cat Memes to Add Some Smiles to Your Cozy Fall Day

Mariel Ruvinsky — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:30:00 -0700

Fall is already calm and cozy, but to make it even better, we sprinkle in some snuggly cat memes.

Fall is the best season. There. I said it. Argue away, but my reasoning is sound. Not only is fall right in that sweet spot between summer and winter, where it's finally cold enough outside to wear jackets but not so cold that you can't leave the house without chattering your teeth, it's also the best time for cats. Inarguably, this is my cat's favorite season, and that makes it mine as well.

It's purrfect. My cat is snugglier because it's a little colder outside. She can curl up in her favorite blanket like a chonky adorable purrito, but she isn't freezing, so she doesn't feel the need to be under blankets all day. There are still warm spots of sun throughout the house for her to sunbathe in if she'd like. And her favorite activity, every day, without fail, is to curl up next to me on the couch. And honestly, I cannot think of a better activity than sitting on the couch with my cat by my side, a warm cup of coffee in my hand, and a whole bunch of purrfect cat memes to scroll through on my phone. That's fall.

Man Rescues 20 Stray Cats, Gives Them Ridiculous Names Like ‘7-11 Convenience Store Worker,’ and Narrates Their Daily Lives Like a Dramatic Reality TV Show

Elna McHilderson — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:45:00 -0700

What's your new reality TV show obsession?

Ours is a cat rescue on social media called Whisker Street. The name already works for a purrfect drama! When you think of reality TV, you think of shows like Love Island, Love Is Blind, or even Survivor. There have been many hit reality TV series that took the world by storm. It truly is an important part of pop culture now. Just a few months ago, I feel like I couldn't look at a screen without seeing something about the new Love Island season; it's all my friends were talking about. Not me, though. The awkward cringe and ridiculous characters truly just aren't my thing. However, what's this? A "reality show" that follows a bunch of cats? This guy's stray cat cheated on his girlfriend? Omg, and now he has to raise all of his cat's mistress's kittens? Well, I'm hooked. What happens next??

'Vet told us the stray we adopted wasn’t pregnant': Adopted stray gives birth to a single adorable kitten, blessing her new owners a tiny but huge surprise

Mariel Ruvinsky — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0700

A tiny but huge surprise.

Adopting one cat is a big enough decision. It's a commitment for many years. It's being responsible for another living creature. Cats may be low-maintenance pets, but they still require attention, love and care. Adopting a stray female cat is all of that plus something else. It always comes with a question. You don't know what a stray cat has been through before coming to you, and with female cats… it's important to bring them to the vet as soon as possible to find out if there is another loaf baking in the oven.

Of course, vets can be wrong sometimes. They are human beings, and that is something that you have to take into account as well. We don't often think about that, since we trust our vets so deeply. But the price of your vet making a mistake on a cat pregnancy test is both tiny and huge at the same time. As shanemente52 on Reddit found out.

The vet told them that the stray cat they found and adopted is not pregnant. Unequivocally not pregnant. No chance. Except she was. In her over, an itty bitty loaf was baking. One loaf. One bun. One kitten. This kitten is going to be loved and spoiled rotten her entire life. Because although the people who found this cat were not planning on adopting a cat and a kitten, that is exactly what they decided to do.

'Welcome home, Wizard': Scared roadside kitten accepts a couple's peace offering of wet food and works his way into an entire family's hearts

Sarah Brown — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:45:00 -0700

Going out for snacks and coming home with a kitten sounds like a pretty successful trip to us.

A few nights ago, one couple was heading to their local Dollar General when they spotted a tiny kitten hanging out on the side of the road. Naturally, they had to stop and see if they could make a new friend. The little guy wasn't interested just yet, though, and quickly ran away.

They continued on to the store, grabbed their snacks, and headed home. Somehow, the kitten was still there when they came back. This time, the husband gave befriending him a shot, but he was still too scared to come close.

Then they remembered something very important: there was randomly a can of wet cat food sitting in their backseat.

Apparently, Wizard has his priorities straight. All that stranger danger disappeared once dinner entered the conversation, and that was all it took to win him over. We'd say keeping emergency cat food in the car paid off pretty well.

The timing made his arrival even more special. Exactly six months earlier, his new pawrent had lost her 16-year-old girl to kidney failure. She joked that she thought it would take her old girl a little longer to "train" her new sidekick, but six months was enough time to send the right kitten her way.

And Wizard didn't just win over the humans. The resident cats already love him, and even the dogs have accepted the newcomer as one of their own. For a kitten who was too scared to approach anyone on the side of the road, he settled into family life pretty quickly.

He's now officially Wizard, with the equally important nickname Itty Bitty Wizzy Kitty. We support both.

38 of the Cutest and Funniest 'Cats of Threads' Posts of the Week (October 1, 2026)

Etai Eshet — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:15:00 -0700

Cat people online are really just carrying on two ancient human traditions: forming little communities and being completely amazed by cats

Humans have needed each other since the beginning. It takes a village, no man is an island, all that stuff people put on kitchen signs before they inevitably need someone to help them move a couch. We like finding our people. We like a group chat. We like seeing a stranger say one specific thing and realizing, finally, there are others.

Then there's the cat part. We have been worshipping cats since ancient Egypt. They built elaborate structures for them, which I'm told had spiritual significance, though from a cat's perspective it was probably just a much nicer cardboard box. Thousands of years later, we're still gathering in public to admire them, interpret their behavior like Vatican scholars, and hand over portions of our income with no questions asked.

Behind every cat story is a cat purrson: Meet Ayala and Cassie of I Can Has Cheezburger

Ayala Sorotsky — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:15:00 -0700

I never imagined the cat I adopted as a broke student in my mid-20s would become my daughter's childhood cat, but here we are.

I knew I wanted to adopt a cat, but Cassie dropping into my life still feels like chance. She wasn't named yet, and had a very different life. She was born to a stray cat on my university's dorm premises. She was the tiniest and sickliest of the litter, making mama abandon her. A classmate of mine followed her closely, even tried to reintroduce her to mama, but to no avail. The rejection was harsh, and there was no time - she needed help. My classmate took her in, despite the dorm's strict no-pet policy, and posted on Facebook that she needed to have this tiny kitten adopted ASAP.

And me? I was looking for a cat. I called her up, she invited me to meet her. When I entered the dorm flat, I was greeted by the tiniest dust puffball - the kitten was so small, barely a month old, she could fit in my palm. And she was still very sick. Most of her fur was gone because of a skin condition, and she was thin, despite having a round worm-belly, and her eyes had all problems possible. But she ran to me, snuggled inside my hands, searching for warmth. As if saying, "I still have life in me, I want to make it."

A few days later I could finally adopt her for good. I named her Cassie, after the absolute fierce warrior character I love - Cassandra Pentaghast from Dragon Age. I hoped her holy fighter spirit would stick to my little Cassie. Months of vet visits and intensive care finally made her healthy, and she grew the sleekest, shiniest black fur coat I've ever seen. Having black hair is where the similarities to the original Cassandra end. My Cassie might be named after a mighty fantasy holy warrior, but she's actually the princessiest princess that has ever princessed.

She's 7 now. I can't believe I'm a cat mom for 7 whole years. And… I'm also a human mom for 1 year. I can't believe I'm raising a cat and a human! That's insane. But more on that down below.

27 Meowing Memes Ministering Mood Boosts for Cat People Like You

Ayala Sorotsky — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:30:00 -0700

If there's a single common thread woven between all cat people worldwide, it's that our cats make us feel much better.

When you're sad - your cat will come over to comfort you. They sit on your lap like it's their purrsonal throne, and start purring away the sadness. It's hard to remain sad when such a cute show of love is happening right on your lap.

When you're angry - your cat will come to calm you down. It's hard to stay mad at whatever it is when you see your cat around the corner. They might stare as if they don't understand, but a single soft "meow" can regulate our nervous system and reset it to its normal state again.

When you're anxious - your cat will come to ground you. They demand treats, they want to be petted, or they just require you to be their bed so they put their entire body weight on you. They keep you here, in the present. Caring for cats is so important for us as well.

'I want one': Rare sand cat kitten spotted in the Moroccan desert gains attention online, instantly gets meme-d

Mariel Ruvinsky — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:45:00 -0700

Yes, here is another wild cat that you are going to want 10 of.

Ever since last week - when a new cat species was discovered for the first time in 100 years - the internet has been flooded with people celebrating and talking about rare and unique wild cats. And we could not be happier. We have been raving about these cats for years! They are adorable. They are beautiful. And they are so, so underrated in the cat world.

Everything is all about house cats and big cats, and everyone forgets that there are a whole lot more cool cats in the middle. Well, not anymore. Finally, the internet is paying attention. Finally, the internet is showing appreciation to these cats. And among the cats who are getting the most attention right meow is the stunning sand cat.

All over the internet, images of these cute sand cats have been going viral, so it only felt right to give them a special meowment on ICHC as well. And when Rémi Vaucher captured these images of a rare sand kitten in Morocco, we knew what we were going to be covering. Everyone, meet the sand cat, and get ready to fall in love.

Your Weekly Delivery of 23 Soft and Silly Kitten Memes for a Midweek Mood Boost (September 30, 2026)

Celeste Mello — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:30:00 -0700

If you recently adopted a kitten and invited people over, don't expect much eye contact. Your guests are going to spend the evening looking under your couch. These kitten memes are here to steal your attention in pretty much the same way.

You might have other things to do this Wednesday, but once you start looking at these little faces, you'll understand your guests completely. Just one more kitten, and then we can get back to whatever we were talking about. Oh, you were saying you are moving to another country? Wait, I think the kitty is coming out.

Let's pause all major life updates until everyone sees these kittens. Consider this your weekly visit. Get comfortable, enjoy the softness and feel free to lose your place on the couch. We can catch up about your week in a minute.

Visiting a friend with a kitten has its own etiquette. You arrive, say hello to your friend, then ask where the cat is. The kitten is all that matters now. So you crouch in an uncomfortable position (you don't mind), extend one finger, and wait for the kitty to accept you. Have you made a good first impression? That tiny sniff will soon define that.

Even the conversation starts orbiting the kitten. Your friend is halfway through a story when everyone turns to watch a paw emerge from beneath the table. Nobody asks your friend what happened next. And your friend was watching the kitty, too. The story can wait. Paying close attention to the paws is urgent now.

Having a kitten must make entertaining easier. Everyone is willing to sit quietly and wait for him to do literally anything. And it's still the best plan ever. Zero effort from the host, but entertainment is guaranteed. The host didn't have to cook anything for the guests or prepare something special. The special event is the kitty. That's what everyone came here for.

AND if you don't have friends with kitties, at least you have kitten memes. Scroll down to enjoy feline silliness!

Fresh Cuts and Furry Fails From Felines Experiencing Serious Salon Regret

Sarah Brown — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0700

POV: You said "just a trim" and somehow came home looking like you have four furry boots and a bobblehead.

We've all had a haircut that didn't exactly match the picture we showed the stylist, but these felines might have us beat. Some walked in as majestic balls of fluff and came out looking like completely different cats. And judging by their faces, they would very much like to speak with whoever was responsible.

The lion cut is always a classic. Big fluffy head, tiny shaved body, poofy little feet, and a tail that suddenly looks like it belongs to an entirely different animal. It's hard not to laugh, especially when the cat is staring directly into the camera like they know exactly what has been done to them.

Then there are the trims that are a little harder to explain. Maybe someone got too confident with the clippers. Maybe the cat moved at the worst possible moment. Maybe there was a plan at the beginning that got completely abandoned halfway through. Whatever happened, there's photographic evidence now.

And cats are already experts at looking offended. Give one a questionable new 'do and that glare suddenly carries a lot more weight. We wouldn't be surprised if a few of these pawrents woke up to something mysteriously knocked off the counter the next morning.

Of course, some of these kitties are absolutely pulling off their new looks. They might have less fluff than they started with, but the attitude is still fully intact.

At least fur grows back. The pictures, unfortunately for these felines, are forever.

So if you've ever left the salon, looked in the mirror, and thought, "Well, I guess I'm wearing a hat for the next month," these kitties understand exactly what you're going through.

'I opened the door and he climbed right up and inside': 6-week-old orange kitten cries outside the right home and adopts himself a human

Sarah Brown — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:15:00 -0700

Imagine finishing dinner, hearing a tiny cry outside, and ending the night with a six-week-old kitten attached to your neck.

That's pretty much how Zenzero showed up. His new human heard a little cry outside after dinner but didn't think much of it at first. Then it came again, only louder and more consistent this time. Eventually, there was clearly a very small someone outside demanding to be noticed.

As soon as the door opened, Zenzero took his chance. The tiny orange kitten climbed right up and made his way inside. Apparently, all he needed was someone to open the door.

A trip to the pet store quickly followed, because you can't exactly have a surprise kitten move in without picking up a few supplies. He was given the name Zenzero, Italian for "ginger," which suits this tiny orange guy pretty well.

His new human thinks he's around six weeks old, and he already has a vet appointment scheduled in a couple of days. Zenzero seems much more interested in his human than any upcoming appointments, though. He's taken to hanging out on their neck and apparently isn't too eager to come down. For a kitten who only just arrived, he's gotten comfortable remarkably fast.

The resident ladies of the house are having a slightly harder time adjusting. They're apparently terrified of their new roommate, which is pretty impressive considering said roommate is a teeny orange kitten. Hopefully, with some time and careful introductions, they'll decide he isn't so scary after all. Maybe he'll even have a couple of new cuddle buddies soon.

Zenzero really didn't waste any time getting himself settled. He cried outside the right door, climbed inside the second it opened, got a pet store haul, earned himself a name, and found his favorite spot on his new human.

Not bad for one little kitten's evening.

Pawsengers on Parade: Pampered Cats Purrusing the Neighborhood From Their Cozy Carriages

Sarah Brown — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:30:00 -0700

Why walk on four perfectly good paws when you can have your human push you around instead?

These cats have figured that out, because they get to cruise around town from the comfort of their very own strollers. Their humans do all the pushing while they sit back, enjoy the fresh air, and keep an eye on everything happening around them. Not a bad deal.

And we have to admit, seeing a cat in a stroller will never not be funny. From far away, it looks like someone is out for a normal walk with a baby. Then you get a little closer and realize there's a cat sitting inside, staring back at everyone passing by.

Some of these kitties look very comfortable with the arrangement too. They're sitting up, checking out the neighborhood, and enjoying all the attention they get along the way. You just know people are stopping every few feet to say hello.

For indoor cats who actually like getting outside, a stroller seems like a pretty sweet setup. They can watch birds, sniff all the new smells, and see a little more of the world without their pawrents having to worry about them wandering off.

Plus, cats already expect us to carry them, open doors for them, serve their meals, clean their litter boxes, and hand over half the bed. Pushing them around in their own little carriage really isn't that much of a stretch.

We're just wondering how long it takes before they start getting picky about the route.

Either way, these kitties are out for a stroll, and their paws won't be touching the ground anytime soon.

22 Purrfectly Hilarious Cat Memes for Feline Fine and Furgetting Your Problems

Cata Holmes — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:45:00 -0700

Are you feeling like your day could use a little more laughter?

Is there something funnier than a cat? Because I don't think so!

I've spent most of my years not liking cats… and I was never sure what the reason was behind this. Well, I'm pretty sure it was because I've always had dogs and never cats, so I never really understood them that much. But as I grew older, I realized that they are very funny beings, and I really enjoy being around them. Just by observing them, you can understand how they think and why they are so funny.

To begin with, they do whatever they want. They aren't like dogs that have to be with humans all day long to feel good and safe. They are very independent and follow their gut all the time. They don't care about anything or anyone besides themselves.

Also, they are very smart. They know exactly what to do to get your attention and can read the room without actually entering it. They're flexible, which allows them to run away when things get difficult and spend a lot of time outside, smelling and walking around the neighborhood.

Well… now that I think about it, these could be the features of the cats that I've known, rather than features of cats in general. But, more or less, I'm on the right track.

The craziest thing that I've found about cats is that they know how to be funny when they want to be, of course. The fact that they love to push things off tables or counters shows you that they have a sense of humor and know exactly when to pull it off. That's an amazing thing that I've never seen in other animals. And I truly love that about them.

Although they can seem cold and more distant, we all know that deep inside, they have a lovely, warm heart that loves to be cuddled during nap times, and especially during those long and cold days. If you were never adopted by a cat, because it's never the other way with them, these memes will show you some much-needed cat appreciation.

27 Feisty Feline Funnies to Add Fuel to the Fire Burning in your Burned Out Brain

Laurent Shinar — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0700

Well we are a good way into the working week now and there is no more denying that we are all well and truly burned out. Our brains are faltering and on the verge of checking out and that can only mean that we have over done it this week. And while we cannot offer you the holiday days that you actually deserve to get past your pretzeled mental state, we can at least offer you these feisty feline funnies, because sometimes it is better to lean into the fire than it is to try and put it out.

Of course cat-kind is the most adept species out there to stoke the fires of your bubbling burnout and that is the reason we have recruited their support for this sassy collection. Thanks to their disrespect, lack of caring and overall aloofness to the world around them we are able to share with you today a collection of quite intelligent and furiously feisty feline funnies that are sure to give you a good few ideas for how to handle the people who have wronged you and how to look like you are still working even with your brain has fully checked out.

So with that we leave you in the very capable paws of these crazy cattos such that you might find some respite from the unreasonable amount of work that you have had to do in the past week. It is almost as though your bosses have no idea that you are simply a little baby catto who is being forced to work…what is wrong with them?

‘HE CAME HOME!’: Redditor uses witchcraft to summon family’s soul cat who ran away, after 2 weeks of spells Simba made his return

Laurent Shinar — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:15:00 -0700

Lost cats are about as common to come across as trash on the floor sadly, but when a feline goes missing it can be insanely overwhelming for the pawrents to get up off their bottoms and do what it takes to reunite with their beloved feline. Some will put up posters, others will post to social media, but the pawrent in this story turned to forces beyond our mortal reckoning and understanding to reunite with her lost fur baby in quite the heartwarming and uplifting way.

Now, we cannot claim that witchcraft works in all cases and situations, but it is a little difficult to say that it has not worked in this tail. For our pawrent was no ordinary feline fan, they were partial to a bit of magic and in their time of need they turned to the spells and seances that had brought them comfort in other times of struggle. Of course you might call their actions wishful thinking or any other kind of physiological process to instill hope in their heart that their cat child will return home. But whatever it might be, something that this pawrent did actually worked.

So while we are not telling you to go out and purchase an altar and cauldron just yet, we do believe that the moral of this story is that there is more that a pawrent can do to find their lost cat than simply posting on the internet and on trees in their area. And that sometimes the power of belief is stronger than anything else in this world.

After a long battle with cancer, senior tortie crosses the rainbow bridge after a special final day with owner, reminding us to appreciate every moment

Briana Viser — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:30:00 -0700

We never know when loss will come, but we know that we can appreciate the time we had.

Love and loss are intertwined. You can't have love without pain. The more precious someone is to us, the more there is to lose. Love brings comfort, companionship, joy, and meaning into our lives. Somewhere within that is the ability for happiness to turn into something uglier, and everyone knows life doesn't stay the same forever. When a pet crosses the rainbow bridge, it can be as painful as losing a person. There could be times where the grief comes in waves, but ultimately it's something every pet pawrent has to face. In the story below, this woman had a beautiful tortie girl. She had oral cancer, but she loved her all the same. On their last day together, the two snuggled, they sat outside in the sun, she watched her cat scratch things, and every second just told her how much she loved her and wished it could be different. She meowed at her and the two had a tender final moment.

When we're getting through the loss of a pet, it doesn't always hit us all at once. Sometimes we may go through waves of pain. Some moments may feel okay, and others may feel like the whole world is crashing around us. The thing to remember is that everything will work out, everything will be alright. It's devastating, but that's apart of life, unfortunately.

20 Feline Funnies to Keep You Company on the Morning Commute

Briana Viser — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:45:00 -0700

No one likes a morning commute, but cat memes will make it better.

Whether you drive, take public transportation, walk, or bike to work, it's usually not a very enjoyable experience. A car can have all sorts of convenient benefits, but it also means if there's traffic, you're in a weird nightmare. Maybe your commute is just 5 minutes drive, but maybe it's 2 hours. Or maybe you take a train, which could be relaxing, or it could be teeming with loud children, or someone playing something on their phone. When you get to work exhausted before the day begins, there's really only one thing that can help, and that's cat memes.

Our feline friend group has truly outdone itself this time. Cats really are the most relatable creatures: their indolence, their craziness, their wide swings of capricious emotion. That's why we've come up with this hissterical, purrfect cat memes to make you feel totally seen. If your mood has been feeling a little… meh lately, don't worry — the internet has once again deployed its most powerful emotional support staff: cats. As you scroll through this purrfect compilation, you'll witness cats reenacting your case of the Mondays, your frustration in traffic, your lies to yourself as you tell everyone how much you're going to work on when you get home, and your ongoing emotional negotiations with your own brain. They overreact dramatically, nap enthusiastically, and judge quietly — just like us. It's a magical mirror, but fluffier and with fewer existential taxes.

We all need a purrk me up once in a while, and cat memes are actually the purrfect purrk me up! There are endless cat memes, endless types of cats, and endless scrolling to be done before we're all 6 feet under. So what are you waiting for? Grab a warm cup of hot cocoa, get under the covers, and do some much needed cat meme scrolling. When you have the time, give yourself the opportunity to scroll some cat memes instead of having road rage, or getting mad at all your coworkers. It's not worth it, and cats remind us of that every day.

'Orange cat behavior': 21 hilarious memes for all orange cat pawrents trying to figure out what's in their furbabies' heads

Giuliana Tiscioni — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:00:00 -0700

Sometimes, orange cats seem to function with a single brain cell…

I don't know what it is about them, but for some reason they seem to be the craziest of all the colors. I, for one, have never seen a grey cat or a tuxedo cat doing what an orange does; they're built differently. All those videos about orange furbabies doing all kinds of mischief should be mandatory to watch for every person looking to adopt an orange.

I've never had an orange cat myself; mine have been mostly grey, and now I have a tuxedo cat. But my neighbour has an orange. I swear, he's the most beautiful fluffy pumpkin out there, but he also has some issues… He seems to have two different purrsonalities. During the day, he's all shy and demure, not wanting to leave his house and barely daring to interact with any other living creature. But at night, he becomes a gangster. I've seen him trespassing in my front yard in the middle of the night, and I've been woken up at 3 AM because he goes out there and meows loudly enough for the entire neighborhood to hear. Seriously, I'm sure he would even answer to two different names if you called him. During the day he could be Pumpkin, or Furball. But at night, he's Jack, the Orange Rockstar. I don't know if my neighbor knows about her cat's escapades during the night, and I'm debating whether to tell her or let the little chap continue with his Batman-style fantasy. I guess as long as he's happy and safe, I can let it go on.

All of this to say that, no matter whether you're used to having cats or not, oranges will always be a special kind of crazy. And these memes are a perfect example of what we mean when we say: orange cat behavior!

29 Cute Cat Memes to Fall Into the Sweet Spooky Season With

Bar Mor Hazut — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 03:15:00 -0700

How does one decide which cat meme they must share with their best friends?

Since we search for hissterical cat memes almost every single day, we know which memes are worth sharing and which memes are better to avoid. And while we love to create the best collections of cat memes here, the ones we decide to share with our best furriends must be the cream of the crop. We are basically meme experts in the eyes of our buddies, and we take that role very seriously, which means we can't make a single mistake when we pick and choose the memes we share.

Every once in a while, a friend will turn to us and ask many questions about our methods of finding all these delightful memes we share. How can we know exactly which meme to send to which person? How can we tell that one meme will be appreciated by one friend and not the other? And where do they all come from?

While we never gatekeep, we admit it's not easy to share, or even explain, the thought process behind this delicate art. Intuition is very much needed, some is owed to experience, but a lot of it comes from understanding people's humor. Understanding exactly what makes our friends laugh not only helps us determine which memes they would love, but it also makes us better friends who know how to lighten the mood when we can tell it is needed. When it comes to animal-related memes, the type of pet each friend has at home is also a great tip. We wouldn't send cat memes to a friend who's a dog person, and cat people generally appreciate seeing the faces of silly cats on the memes they receive.

You don't have to spend hours every day scrolling through memes to learn what makes your friend laugh, even if it is a lot of fun. You can start by enjoying this one collection of purrfect cat memes and sending it to your close friends to see their reactions. If you end up becoming a better furiend because of that, well, we always have more meme collections to help you keep it up.

Awwdorable Array of 25 "Not My Cat" Moments When Humans Had An Unexpected Feline Visitor

Mariel Ruvinsky — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:15:00 -0700

Cats have a tendency to just… show up in our lives one day. And then never leave.

Anyone who has ever adopted a cat knows that adopting a cat is not an obvious process. You never feel quite ready for it, until suddenly, out of nowhere, you do. There is a very simple explanation for that feeling. And that is that cats adopt their owners, not the other way around. You may think that you are ready, but a cat will not be distributed to you until you actually are.

More often than not, cats walk into our lives quite literally. One day, they just show up on our porches, inside our houses, on top of our cars. And then there is a period of adjustment. For a while, until you finally accept that you are a cat owner, you think that this random cat that is living in your house is not really your cat. Those are the moments we'll be looking at today.