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Another weekend is coming to a close, and goodness, we are so not ready yet. That's fine though. There's still time. We have an entire Sunday ahead of us to focus on the things that matter. And the things that matter… are not being productive, are not spending time with friends and family, are not going out and working out. No, that is all secondary to the things that matter most to our mental health, and those things include a whole lot of cat memes. 

That is why every single week, we bring you a brand new collection of not just any funny cat memes, but the best cat posts and memes and stories straight from the depths of Twitter. It's a good thing that it takes only a couple minutes to go through a list like this, honestly. That way, once we have the things that actually matter out of the way, we can focus on all those secondary things. Or, we could just look at even more cat memes instead. 

As the cold weather begins to roll in, cats everywhere seem to know it's time for a wardrobe change. Suddenly, the sunlight isn't quite as warm, the floors feel a bit too chilly, and a cozy spot becomes more valuable than catnip. That's when the sweaters come out. The tiny knits, the fleece pullovers, and the hilariously puffy jackets that turn even the most serious cats into soft, fashionable marshmallows.

Some cats embrace their winter attire with pride, strutting around like runway models in miniature wool. Others sit perfectly still, unsure how they ended up wearing a snowflake-patterned sweater but secretly enjoying how warm it feels. And then there are the dramatic types, flopping over like they've lost the ability to walk the moment a hood touches their head.

But whether they love their outfits or simply accept them for the sake of warmth, there's something undeniably wholesome about cats bundled up against the cold. Tiny scarves, little socks, and sleepy eyes peeking out from cozy layers remind us that winter is better when we're wrapped up, snug, and surrounded by comfort.

Losing one of our cats is one of our worst fears. You try to be super-duper careful, leave no doors or windows open, inform visitors of the flight risks, and yet, accidents happen. A door closed, but not all the way, or a stray window left cracked open, and out they go to explore the big, bad world. They don't know how dangerous it is, but we do. So you search, you shake treat bags, you leave your clothes out so they can find you by smell, and you wait. You wait until you can't anymore.

The couple below had given up hope after the very thing happened to them. Their cat jumped off their balcony and decided to go on an adventure. They didn't find their cat for weeks. Until a man found a scared, but well-groomed cat in his workplace weeks later. He took a picture of the cat, reverse-image-searched for it (isn't technology today just so cool??), and found their 'missing cat' posters. He called them to inform them he found their cat, and they were both relieved and shocked. The relief is obvious, but they were shocked to learn that their cat was found 90km, or around 56 miles, away from their house.

They still have no idea how the cat got so far away, but they do know that him being found and returned to them was a complete and total meowracle. Read more of their rescue story below!

Some humans can bond with a cat almost instantly. For most of us, all it takes is a well-timed purr, a twitching floofy tail, and an adorable little meow to melt our hearts like butter. A local animal lover in this next story never imagined they would be a kitten-guy, but after discovering a sweet, soot-colored fluffball under his porch, he had no choice but to take the kitty in. 

With other pets in the house scorning the feline's rampant energy, the man reluctantly fell head over heels for the kitten, teaching it to use the litter box, climb the cat tree, and be a polite house cat. All was gravy until he realized that his neighbor had lost a kitten that looked suspiciously like the one he had found outside. After 3 weeks, and with a heavy heart, he returned the kitten to their rightful owners. Not only was the grey kitten a civilized gentleman, but the animal lover was furrever touched by the feline soul next door. 

Imagine coming back to your car after a long hospital shift, 12 hours long, and you just want to get home. It's cold outside, you're exhausted, and you can barely stand up straight. But you hear a jarring sound that you can't put your finger on. You go towards it, alone in a dark and vast hospital parking lot. As you get closer, the sounds become more and more intense and harrowing – you finally pinpoint the sound and find a little kitten! An abandoned stray, all alone and crying on his own. He runs at the sight of you, he meows and cries more, and you are just wondering where his mom is. 

Well, that's what happens in the story below. The protagonist is a hospital worker who's just done a long shift. It's 2:30 in the morning, but they have a surprise awaiting them before they can reach home. The little kitten was so small, it could fit in his palm. He tries to catch the kitten, but he's very scared, and he doesn't have the proper equipment either. He searches the internet for advice on next steps: how to save the kitten, who to call, and what he can do to help. 

Sometimes the Cat Distribution System works on "hard mode", delivering a whiskered visitor at the exact moment your life is least prepared for one. New apartment, strict no-pet rules, Chicago winters barreling in, and oh - surprise! A cat has chosen you. But the CDS doesn't deal in convenience. It deals in destiny. It sends the cats who need help to the humans who will actually stop, worry, linger at the door, and ask "Okay… what do I do to keep this little guy safe?" And that instinct alone already tells us the CDS got this match right.

Of course, some people are allergic to cats. Mildly allergic, moderately allergic, "eyes puff up like cartoon balloons" allergic - doesn't matter. The CDS finds them anyway. And somehow, despite sniffles and itchy eyes, these humans fall completely in love. That's exactly what happened here: a couple who can't have a cat, can't breathe around cats, and yet can't ignore the one sweet stray who recognizes their car and cries at their door when the wind gets sharp and cold. Allergies may be strong, but the pull of a cat who has chosen you? Even stronger.

And when life hands you a floofy dilemma like this, the online feline family swoops in like the warmest, coziest superhero team. Advice on building shelters, keeping outdoor cats warm, checking for microchips, feeding safely - plus encouragement, empathy, and "you're doing great" energy. It's truly heartwarming to see cat lovers helping new cat friends help a cat in need. A community of kindness, one pawprint at a time.

We're not going to lie, we've fallen prey to the charms of more than one bodega cat. But, as cute as it is to have a purrsonal friend while shopping for snacks, we can't help but think how they would be so much happier in a loving, safe home. Sure, a bodega where everyone loves them and they get lots of treats is better than nothing, but it can't compare to a pawrent who takes care of their every whim and fancy. Some bodega cats do get their happy endings though, like 'Matzo'!

A florist joined a NY shop where Matzo lived, and the two quickly became inseparable. Matzo wasn't really cared for before she arrived, but she started cleaning her, giving her better food, bought her a bed, etc. Well, the shop is about to be renovated, so this florist decided to finally take Matzo home fur good! Now Matzo is living the comfy, cozy life after living in the bodega for 10 years. Now, she finally has a place to call home. 

Sure, it will be an adjustment for both of them, but we're sure that Matzo will adjust to her new life quickly, once she realizes all the perks it comes with. See more of Matzo and her story below!