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Posted by Jesse Kessenheimer

It's risky to tell your significant other, who's of course, a devout cat lover, that they can have a cat under certain conditions. Before you know it, they'll be fabricating the idyllic circumstances that complete your pet-ownership ultimatum and all of a sudden you'll go from a cat-free household to a kitty condominium of devoted feline servitude. Once you're in the clutches of the cutest, tiniest toe-beans this side of the Mississippi, there's no escaping the loving gaze of your house full of cats. 

So when this husband told his wife she could only bring home a cat if she found it outside, you better believe she kept her eyes peeled until she found one. 

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Posted by Sarah Brown

Cats act like the fridge is a personal snack vault they simply haven't been given full access to yet. The second the door opens, they show up out of nowhere, eyes wide, fully convinced something in there is meant for them. It doesn't matter if it is morning, midnight, or the fifth time you have opened it with no plan. This is clearly their moment.

Some cats sit patiently and stare, trying to look polite and deserving. Others stretch up and lean in like they are double checking the inventory. There is always that one cat who sniffs the cold air as if it might magically turn into food. Every sound, every movement, feels important.

What really makes it funny is the confidence. These cats are not asking. They are supervising. Even when the fridge closes and nothing is handed over, they stick around just in case. When the fridge opens again eventually, and they refuse to miss their chance.

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Posted by Blake Seidel

There's nothing more comforting than a steaming bowl of chimken soup, especially when it's so cold out we can barely feel our fingers! Soup season is officially in effect, and although there are many great soups out there, chimken soup is the fan favorite in this house. It's loved by all hooman members and felines alike. It's also one of the easiest to make. But, we've been thinking, is it pawssible to take the wholesome, heartwarming vibes that chimken soup gives and replicate it with something else?

We're not talking about another kind of soup (you can only have so much soup at a time), but what about something like soup for the soul? Well, if it has chimken in it, it obviously has to include some cute and silly kitties, and if it didn't, well, it wouldn't be that good fur the soul. So, one dash of awwdorable and funny felines, and one sprinkle of hissterical hooligan tomfoolery… add a bit of water, and finally, the chimken… et voila! You have some wholesome cat memes that are like chimken soup for the hooman soul.

Scroll down to warm your hearts, your tummies, and your souls - there's a whole pot of this heartwarming "soup" below!

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Posted by Laurent Shinar

Cats, they truly are a crazy bunch. And heck that might even be the reason that us cat lovers get so darn crazy about them. It is just a whole lot of crazy energy bouncing around between us. And seeing as it is Caturday, the most feline friendly day of the week, we wanted to share a little, or a lot, of what we all truly love about our cats. Their cute, chaotic, weird, and wacky behaviors that we oh so crave.

The poses that make you wonder why? The looks that make you take three steps back. And of course the cuddles that are so intimate, so soft and so sweet that you would melt on the spot if you were capable of changing form in that way. So sit back, relax and get ready to be overwhelmed by the wonder of these classically cat-themed photos.

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Posted by Sarah Brown

After nearly twenty years without a cat and a lifetime of never having one at all, this couple suddenly went from zero to two tiny roommates. Penelope and Pearl arrived together, six weeks old and already stealing hearts. Everything about their welcome has been thoughtful, from vet care and microchips to carefully chosen litter boxes, toys, and cozy spots to nap.

They are still settling in, learning the rhythms of the apartment and the people who adore them. One kitten hangs back a little, quietly observing, while the other wastes no time claiming laps and purring at full volume. Mealtimes are already a highlight, followed by serious grooming sessions and immediate naps that look suspiciously like total food-induced bliss.

Working from home means constant companionship, which seems to be helping everyone adjust faster. Small milestones keep stacking up, like hopping gates, exploring new corners, and discovering which laps are best for post-meal cuddles. It is the kind of early pet experience that feels equal parts chaotic and magical. With every purr and nap, it is clear these two are already making the apartment feel more like home.

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Posted by Sarah Brown

Black cat energy is calm confidence mixed with a little mystery and zero explanation. These cats move through the world like they know something everyone else missed and decided it was not worth sharing. They sit quietly in corners, blend into shadows, and then suddenly appear right where attention happens to be needed most.

There is something effortlessly cool about them. Black cats do not try to impress, yet they somehow steal the scene just by existing. One slow blink feels intentional. One tail flick looks like a statement. Even when doing absolutely nothing, they give off the sense that nothing was done on purpose. It is minimal effort with maximum presence.

They also have a soft side that sneaks up on people. Once they decide someone is safe, the affection comes out in gentle head bumps, surprise cuddles, and loyal follow-you-everywhere behavior. Black cat energy is not loud or flashy. It is steady, comforting, and quietly charming. Equal parts cozy shadow and trusted companion, they have a way of making a space feel complete just by curling up inside it.

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Posted by Briana Viser

If there is one thing we can always count on, it's that cats will always be there for us when we're down. Though they may seem capricious, evil, or cunning about how they treat us, they ultimately are by our side and there for us when we are upset, crying, or simply having a bad day. Cats have a sort of magical quality to them that makes them instinctually loving. The always seem to boost our moods and help us when we need support.  Cats are true emotional support pets. Their nature to curl up on us and not let us move when we've sat down, to meow at us, to purr and rub themselves on us, it all contributes to their ability to purrk up our moods.

Cats, like other animals, have an emotional instinct. Unlike people who sometimes fail to see what's going on behind the feigned smiles and "I'm fine"s, cats can sense when we're not doing well. Some felines will come and snuggle us to relieve the stress, while others will try and take our mind off things by doing something so mischievous that you can't help but forget about all those other worries. Enjoy these adorable emotional support cats. 

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Posted by Briana Viser

The holidays are nearly upon us! Everyone is getting ready to celebrate in their own way - maybe it's with family over a big dinner table, maybe it's with your friends at a cozy home and a nice bottle, maybe it's under the blankets with your favorite human, and maybe it's alone. If you do have to be with family for a majority of the holidays, it's important to have a scape goat. That's exactly why we've put together this handsome list of cat memes so that you have an easy out. We all appreciate family time, but it comes to be a bit much to be honest. From dinners, to watching Charlie Brown's Christmas together, it's enough to drive anyone crazy.

While everyone else is debating politics, asking about your love life, or insisting you try "just one more" side dish, you are mentally clocked out and spiritually aligned with a meme of a cat screaming into the void. Cat memes are the universal holiday coping mechanism. They require no explanations, no eye contact, and absolutely no participation in group activities. It's almost cruel how we're forced to spend all day and night with these people, when really we just want to be in bed with our cats. 

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Posted by Laurent Shinar

As we have stated several times before in stories similar to this one. Cat rescues are diverse as all heck. You simply never know how, where or what time of day you might end up finding yourself in the middle of a feline rescue and once you do, you are strapped in for the ride of a life time. As was the case for a couple of wildlife conservationists who were doing some work on a patch of land, documenting the many different species of animals that live within its imaginary borders.

When out of no where they came upon a stray cat. Certainly not a native member of the ecosystem they were studying, the pair gave little mind to the skittish kitten who rather successfully evaded their attempts to catch it. But that all ended on the final day of their work on the land when they finally caught the kitten with their trusty butterfly net, and the rest of the story, as they say, is down below.
 

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Posted by Jesse Kessenheimer

A sign that says, "NO CATS ALLOWED," is only a suggestion to a cat. Kitties will always do what they want, no matter what the humans say! Full of mischief, cats will follow their curious hearts into the darndest of places. There's a reason they have 9 lives to work with; they might accidentally climb up the wrong Christmas tree, and they might just sneak into the laundry hamper. Keep your eyes peeled for these cute and spunky kitties getting caught in the wrong place at the wrong time.

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Posted by Ayala Sorotsky

Cats can turn any frown upside down. It's just the meowgic that comes with being a living thing of the feline form. Imagine being able to make everyone around you happy just by existing. It's hard to imagine if you're not a cat - because this is a special cat trait. If there is any sort of sadness around a cat, it's like they cancel it. And they don't even have to do anything in particular for it to work. They're just sort of standing there, maybe loafing, perhaps purring - and every negative emotion simply runs away, disappears.

Are you sad next to a cat? They'd just scootch closer to you and roll into a cinnamon bun on your lap - and it's like sadness wasn't even in your vocabulary to begin with. Are you angry next to a cat? They simply paw at you gently, maybe even making some biscuits - and it's like an instant calmer for any wrath that might've been there before. Are you bored next to a cat? They'd bring you their favorite toy, because playing with a cat is never boring. Are you afraid of nothing next to a cat? They'll come and purr on your chest - like reassuring vibrations of joy and relaxation.

Cats are the purrfect negation for anything negative. And that comes across so clearly with cat memes - the ultimate combination of human humor and cat cuteness.

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Posted by Ayala Sorotsky

Look, faline fam, we're not saying our fingers are frozen at this point of the year, so it's hard to type out our Caturday thoughts, but… this is exactly what we're saying. So, in light of recent finger freezing, we're letting our office cats take control. Why? Well, first of all, we really want to go and warm our hands. Second of all, this is about the best weekly cat memes, after all - so why won't our cats curate it for once? They are the stars of the show.

Here's what Bondo, our senior tabby chonker bonker king has to say: "I'm not taking responsibility for any ruptured ribs from laughing too much. After all, it's memes that we, the cats, have chosen. And we do it best, as you know. Now, where is my hourly treat, hooman peasant?"

And here are the words of Nessy, the elegant and long-tailed calico queen: "Of course you address me as queen. You may now also address me as empress of cat memes, ruling over feline internet humor, curated for cat lovers from all over the world. Because this is how you all just are - a network of global cat servants. Please, dears, never change. You're all purrfect."

Lastly, here's what Joggle, the zoomies-ridden brainless orange kitten has to say: "654;lkkhjd seraassa zzzzzzzzzzzz" Sorry- Um- Sorry guys. He just zoomied over the keyboard. We have no idea where he ran to. We should go and look for him before he breaks something… bye.

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Posted by Blake Seidel

You would think that, since our job is to look at cute and funny kitties on the internet all day, we would get tired of it. Well, that's where you'd be wrong! There is no such thing as too many cats, and until we've seen a picture of every single cat on this planet, we won't rest. It doesn't matter if it's a hilariously blurry cat picture of a cat mid-zoomies, or a purrfect angle posing for the camera, we could scroll through our furvorite fluffy felines all day, every day. 

Dog people get to pet dogs on the street, but cat people don't get such a luxury. And thus, enjoying cute cat pics from the hooman servants to our feline overlords is our version of petting doggos. It brings us joy, seeing all these awwdorable kitties stretching their toe beans, relaxing in a warm spot in the sun, or giving their hoomans bombtastic side-eye. We see that they are cared for, loved, even doted on, and although we can't give them our love, it's enough to know that they are.

So, no filters, no famous cats, no supermeowdels here, just some average cats for your enjoyment. But, really, is any cat actually average? They're our gift to you, this Catmas, and some of them are already wrapped up and ready to be placed under the tree!

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Last night I wrapped up Solo Dance by Kotomi Li, translated from Japanese by Arthur Morris. This short book is about a young gay Taiwanese woman who struggles with both internal and external homophobia, and eventually moves to Japan looking for understanding.

Queer stories from other countries are always interesting to me and it’s a good reminder that progress has not been even all over the world. Much of the book is pretty depressing, because the protagonist struggled with fitting in even before she realized she was gay, and she has some real struggles. She is battling severe depression for much of the book and at several points, suicidality.

The book is touching in that the protagonist’s struggles feel real and she’s someone who is so close to having positive experience that could change her life for the better, but her luck keeps dropping on the other side each time.

I don’t want to spoil too much about the end, but while I was grateful for the overall tone of the it, it is contrived and not very believable. But I did enjoy the protagonist’s travels leading up to that point. It’s not at all subtle, and it packs a lot more plot into the final handful of chapters than the rest of the book, but it was still sweet to see the protagonist’s perspective shift a little through her engagements with other people.

I’m not sure if it’s the translation or the original prose, but the language is stilted and very emotionally distant. The reader is kept at arm’s length from the protagonist virtually the whole novel, and while we’re often told she’s feeling these intense feelings, I never felt it. It was like reading a clinical report of her feelings, which was disappointing.

This is Li’s first novel, and it reads that way. There’s a lot of heart in it, and I appreciate it for that, but it lacks a lot in technical skill. I would be interested to see more of Li’s future work, when she’s had more time to polish her ability, but I don’t regret taking the time with this one.


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Posted by Blake Seidel

Turns out that the Christmas tree isn't the only place to find surprise purresents this year. You might find them meowing from outside your window, or shivering in your garage! These gifts may come without fancy wrapping paper or a pretty bow on top, but they'll be the best gift you get all year. This gift, of course, is a new cat, and the best part is - it's free! 

One pawrent found this seriously smol kitten shivering in their garage, and noticing that something was wrong, they immediately took them to the vet. Turns out the kitten had a 102-degree fever, and without meowdical intervention, he might not have made it. Now, he's at home, all warmed up and healing. After about two days, they said the kitten was running around, playing, and eating normally. Yay! Unfurtunately, they have a cat at home that doesn't take too kindly to strangers, so they searched around for a family to take him. One wholesome neighbor stepped up and decided to become the fluffy feline's furrever family

This gift just keeps on giving. The pawrent saved a cat's life, and then gave that life to another family to expurrience all the love that comes with adding a new kitten to your home. Purrfectly heartwarming, and just in time for the holidays!

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Posted by Mariel Ruvinsky

Even though we have been cat owners for many, many years, every single time that we go on a slightly longer than usual vacation, we find ourselves worried - a tiny bit - that our cats will forget about us. We know they won't. We know that our bond with our cats is so strong that even a truly long break wouldn't remove their memories of us. And yet… the concern does cross our minds. And then we see a story like this - a reuinion between a cat and a person, and our worries disappear. 

After seven whole years apart, this person reunites with their cat. The cat never belonged to them in the first place, it was someone else's cat that they bonded with, and the connection between them and that someone else broke. But now, things are coming together again, and the happiest part of it all? The cat clearly remembers this person. You only need to read about their first meeting to know that for a fact. No worries necessary. 

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