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icanhascheezburger_feedIt's not that felines are inherently disloyal; it's just that beyond the front door lies the sweet promise of tasty treats, the touch of grass under their toe beans, and the winds of freedom upon their whiskers. Who are we, as cat lovers, to deny a cat the full spectrum of the feline experience?
icanhascheezburger_feedCats take sneakiness very seriously. The slow creeping, the careful pauses, the intense staring at something across the room. In their minds this is a highly skilled operation. They are moving quietly, blending into the surroundings, waiting for the perfect moment.
They take one small step forward, then freeze. Another step, then another long pause. The target could be a toy, a dangling cord, or a mysterious movement only the cat seems to notice. Whatever it is, the cat approaches it with the focus of a tiny hunter on a mission.
The hiding spots are always impressive in theory. Tucking itself behind a chair leg or halfway behind a curtain, every cat always thinks its disguise is flawless. From everyone else's perspective, a very large portion of the cat is still very visible.
Eventually the sneaking reaches its final stage. The cat launches forward in a sudden pounce, convinced the plan has worked perfectly. The toy gets tackled, the foot gets ambushed, or the mysterious moving speck gets a full investigation.
After all that creeping and careful planning, the cat sits there looking extremely pleased with the results. As far as they're concerned, that was a masterclass in stealth.
icanhascheezburger_feedThe moment she was picked up outside a PetSmart, this tiny cat clung tightly, almost like she had already made up her mind that this was her new hooman. It felt familiar too. Two years earlier, the same thing happened when adopting another cat named Kenzie from the same place. That moment of instant connection made the choice feel easy. It seemed like fate had stepped in again.
Now named Calypso, the petite calico has already started settling into her new home. Despite being around two years old, she's surprisingly small, which only adds to her charm. What she might lack in size, she more than makes up for in affection. Calypso loves to snuggle and seems perfectly happy curling up with her new human whenever she gets the chance.
The best surprise so far is how smoothly she's fitting into the household. Kenzie, the resident cat, appears to be getting along with her just fine. That early harmony has made the transition feel even more special. Instead of a stressful introduction, it looks like the two cats might be well on their way to becoming companions.
icanhascheezburger_feedImagine going about your day when you see not one, but a pile of kittens fast asleep on the ground? They're beautiful and all different kinds. This gentle human who saw them saw that they were fast asleep in dirt, and didn't have the heart to wake them up. He also didn't want to just leave them there, so he decided to bring them some water, and sit and wait to see what happens. What will happen in the end? Read the full story below to find out.
icanhascheezburger_feedIt is a funny phenomenon, that such a smart animal as a cat could ever have such cognitively challenged characters amongst them. But such is the way of the feline world and there are more than a few of these forgetful freddies and dumb dumb deborahs in the world. And while you might have assumed that they have little to contribute to society, after all, they will most certainly not be advancing any feline facets of life.
The truth is that what they lack in smarts they more than make up for in cuteness and comedy. Which is why we made this list of feline funnies of the cats hanging on to reality by the string of a single brain cell. So sit back and grab an apron so that none of these silly Sallys splash back upon your smart brain.
icanhascheezburger_feedThey are incredibly crafty in this way our cats are. They do it with almost everything. Most notably with food, especially when there are two hoomans involved it is not unheard of for a cat to try and convince both hoomans to feed them even if they have already been fed by one of them. And just as in this story, all it takes is a moment of lapsed concentration for a cat to get what they want. But that does not excuse the person who was being paid to concentrate from being held responsible for ensuring the cat would not get the better of them.
But that is just the way that the cookie crumbled in this story and it is a stark reminder to us all to be ultra vigilant when looking after cats that are not your own. They are such a crafty bunch that you truly cannot know how they are going to try and get the better of you.
icanhascheezburger_feedIt's not that uncommon to find a feline guest at your home. It happens way more often than you'd think. You might live on the seventh floor, but a stray cat will force their way inside without a problem. And usually, the cat seems to know exactly which house with which humans can turn into their forever home. This meowgical ability is normally embedded by the Cat Distribution System, the body that mysteriously knows to match the cat with the person, and the person with the cat (which is no less impurrtant).
And this little void is no different. In fact, despite the hilarity of the situation, we were not surprised for even a second reading about this "Not My Cat"'s ninja abilities. This is the most cat thing to do. And if you've ever found a feline guest in your house, you know exactly what we're talking about. Because it's their house now, obviously.
icanhascheezburger_feedThere is a persistent myth that dogs hold the exclusive title of "man's best friend", but any cat pawrent knows that feline companionship offers a deep, soul-soothing meowgic that is entirely unique. A home filled with purrs, play, and those precious meowing moments is a sanctuary of wholesome joy. While they might not fetch a ball (but some might), cats are our quietest confidants and most loyal BFFs, offering a slow-blink of trust that feels like winning a gold medal of life.
Whether they are making biscuits on your favorite sweater or greeting you with a tiny trill at the end of a long day, cats fill our lives with a soft and steady presence. They prove that being a best friend isn't just about high-energy greetings - it's about the comfort of shared silence and the warmth of a sleeping floof on your lap. From the first kitten mew to the dignity of a senior cat's head-bonk, these are the bonds that truly make a house a home.
icanhascheezburger_feedCats are very sensitive to changes in their environment, even if its bringing them to a home full of love and safety. To them, it's a new territory with new people and pawssible new dangers around every corner. This is why most cats after adoption will run and hide for a few days. It's purrfectly natural. They're sussing out their new space, trying to understand the rhythm, where is safe and where is scary, and adjusting to life around new hoomans. They will eventually learn to trust you and their new home, but you have to give them the time they need to properly decompress and open up.
Some cats are better than others, and some cats are extremely difficult cases, like our void below. The shelter warned her new pawrent that she was extremely anxious (relatable), the only way the cat could be touched was if she was wrapped in a purrito, for everyone's safety. She adopted her anyway because if she didn't, who would?
It took a lot of time, and a lot of patience. A lot of hunger strikes, until one day, the scaredy cat decided to test the waters and take some food from her hands. Even after that improvement, every noise had her running back to her hiding spot, and yet, the pawrent purrsisted. Now, the cat confidently walks around her house, begs for food, and falls asleep on her chest every night.
They say good things come to those who wait, and that's especially true with cats. Some felines need a lot of time to open their hearts, but once they do, you'll never know a love more purrre and heartwarming.
icanhascheezburger_feedNo matter how many times we say it, people still seem surprised. Despite the fact that this is a well-known fact in the cat community at this point, people still make the choice to foster cats, as if there isn't an incredibly high chance that those cats would adopt them. It doesn't matter at all whether you were intending to adopt the cat or not. You could "hate cats" and still get adopted by a cat. You would "not want to have cats ever" and still be adopted by a cat. You might even be in a position where you already "have enough cats", and still, a cat might see you as the purrfect forever home, and you will have no choice but to accept it.
So, really, the boyfriend and girlfriend in this story should have known the risk that they were taking. And still, the bond that they have created with this cat and that this cat has created with them seems to have taken them by surprise. Of course, when the bond builds in less than two hours, maybe we would have been surprised as well, but nah, we don't think so.
icanhascheezburger_feedListen, we know that finding an apartment that allows cats can be difficult in some places, but it must be done. Attempting to hide your cat from your landlord is a risk that is generally not worth taking. You never know if the landlord you have will be a decent one or not. If they will be humane about the way that they deal with the situation or ask you for insane things. Maybe they will be an understanding landlord, but seriously, we have seen landlords demand tenants leave after finding out about their cats or asking tenants to declaw their cats to protect their property.
In our opinion, it is always better to disclose than to take the chance. Your kitties are too important to take that risk. You don't want to end up in a position of having to find an apartment that allows pets in an emergency, not when you have the time and opportunity to move to a place that allows pets in the first place. Of course, sometimes, things happen anyway. And we hope that your situation with your landlord would end in a way that this one ended - strangely funny.
icanhascheezburger_feedWe don't need a lot of it. We're not asking for a lot of it. In times like these, when things feel so much bigger than we are, when we're stressing over things that we cannot control, we're simply looking for little sprinkles of happiness throughout our lives. It could be spending a little time with friends. It could be going on a walk and enjoying nature. Or it could be staying in bed for another five minutes to scroll through some funny cat memes. That is all that we need sometimes.
Seriously, forget social media. Don't even try logging in. It's not worth it. Sometimes, all that we're looking for when we get on social media are silly cat memes. So, if you are doing the same thing, we can tell you that you don't need to. You have all the cat memes that you could ever need right here, without all the drama and insanity that usually surrounds them on the web. Here, you can rest assured that you will get cats and nothing but cats. And really, cats are all that you need for an instant smile.
cakewrecks_feedSometimes cake shopping is like being stuck in a Fractured Fairy Tale.
Like Snow White, you set out hoping for something "charming," but in the light of day you find yourself stuck with the second string dwarves.
There's Creepy:
Made by the incredibly talented Sarah Jones
"I dare you to cut me."
Queasy:
"I can't believe I ate ITS WHOLE WING."
Crazy:
"WOOLOOLOOOLALALAAAAAAAA!!"
Drippy:
(Queasy's second cousin)
Hairy:
She's planning on using your birthday candles for a waxing later.
Horny:
"Because I have horns, you see. And I'm really Randy.
"(It's short for Randolph. Horny is my ... [sunglasses] ... MIDDLE NAME.)"
And of course, that old favorite:
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Thanks to Stacey, Kimberly C., Carly G., Rachel K., Anony M., Bob B., & Jessica C., who know a picture is worth a thousand words - or in this case, one printable image file.
*****
I will make up for that with not one, but TWO cute unicorn mugs:
Rainbow Unicorn/Pink Narwhal Coffee Mug
One by land, one by sea!
*****
And from my other blog, Epbot:
icanhascheezburger_feedicanhascheezburger_feedCats can sleep through vacuum cleaners, doorbells, and full conversations happening right next to them. But the second a bag of cat treats crinkles open in another room, they hear it like an emergency broadcast meant only for them.
One moment the cat is nowhere to be seen. The next moment it appears in the doorway, staring directly at the treat bag like it teleported there. No running sounds, no warning, just a cat suddenly present and ready to purrticipate. They often try to play it cool too, casually walking closer like they just happened to wander by at the exact right moment.
Once the bag has been spotted, the negotiation begins. The cat sits down and locks eyes with the treats like this is a very serious business meeting. Sometimes a paw reaches toward the bag. Other times they simply stare with full focus, making it very clear they plan to stay there until the situation improves. Opening the bag once is rarely enough. The cat knows there are more treats inside, and the cat believes those treats belong to them.
For creatures that spend most of the day sleeping, cats have somehow developed the most advanced treat detection system in the house. One tiny crinkle of a treat bag and they arrive instantly, right on time for snack duty.
icanhascheezburger_feedIt all started after a movie night watching The Room. Like many people who experience the film for the first time, the house quickly filled with dramatic impressions of the line "Oh hi, Mark." At one point, while feeding the small colony of outdoor cats they care for, the girlfriend joked that the next cat to show up should be named Mark just so the line could finally be used properly.
A day or two later, a new cat appeared. A little black-and-white guy who looked a bit like a tiny Batman. The moment he showed up, the name was obvious. Mark had arrived.
After checking around for an owner and finding none, it became clear that he wasn't going anywhere. The cat distribution system had spoken again. Once he was brought in and checked out, Mark quickly proved he was more than just a funny name.
Now about two years old, Mark has grown into a clever, playful cat who keeps the whole house busy. He loves to play, especially with his brothers Larry and PatPat, while Bernie, the older cat, prefers to sit those games out. Mark has also earned the role of the household greeter. He's often nearby, watching everything and showing up right when someone walks through the door.
icanhascheezburger_feedWe all need an escape in our lives. Escapism exists for a reason. No one can be fully present and alert about life's tumults, trials, and tribulations every moment of our days. We need a break from the heaviness, something that can take our minds off of the bad bits and make us feel good. Sometimes an escape from ordinary world is used with a little imagination, and why not imagine purrfectly whiskered kitties? They're here to whisk you away to a cozy little world that's all your own, where you can do what you want, where everything is sacred, and where there's a magic to everything. Cats already have that slightly mysterious air about them, as if they know secrets the rest of us don't. One moment they're starting intently at a blank wall, the next they're darting across the room as if chasing invisible spirits. It's easy to imagine that cats are living half in our world and half in a world of whimsy.
In this feline wonderland, whiskers, fur, purrs, and paws are the dominant forces behind what happens. They use their whole being to produce a magic unlike any other. They can suddenly turn a simple house into a fantastical kingdom ruled by fluffy monarchs with very strong opinions about snacks. Every single kitty below belongs to this wonderland of whiskers and whimsy. They bring a personality that's just purrfect for whisking us away, to make us feel as though we're also not in our reality. You don't have to carry life's burdens all the time, it's okay to have times where all you want is comfort, and that's where these cats come in. Enjoy these wonderfully wonderland kitty memes.
icanhascheezburger_feedIt can feel like fate when you find another soul that resembles someone you've known. In the story here, it feels like that kind of serendipitous fate. It's a university student who's just leaving his apartment ground on campus, when he spots a cat who looks like she's not in great shape. She's dirty with fleas on her, but has a beautiful white and brown coat. He approaches her and she's already friendly – she flops immediately, just asking for belly rubs. Then he takes her in. He already has two cats, but he's open to more. He gives her several baths in a matter of a few days, and there's a lot of dirt that comes off of her. He takes her to the vet for their full check up, and he knows she's his forever. He says she reminds him of the cat he had in high school, who he claims is his soulmate cat. It's incredible that they found each other. Read the full story below for all the wholesome and adorable details.
icanhascheezburger_feedIt's like we all form this one, huge online cat community of pawrents and admirers alike. But we're not only online - we're all real people, living our lives, dreaming our dreams, working our jobs, and just generally doing our own thing. But there's this long foundational thread that connects us all, and that's our endless love for cats. Anywhere in the world.
North America? Many cat lovers. South America? Maybe even more. Africa? It's where the ancestors of our cats developed, so obviously they love cats there as well. Europe? Many floofy feline lovers there. Asia? Such a great cat-loving community. Oceania? Islanders love cats as well. And we're absolutely certain many scientists in Antarctica adore cats too.
Wherever you are, wherever you're going, your fellow feline fans are all over the world, just waiting for another human soul to share their love for cats with.
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