An animal shelter in North Carolina thought they would have trouble finding a home for one of its residents, but an unorthodox ad has made this grumpy cat a star.

An animal shelter in North Carolina thought they would have trouble finding a home for one of its residents, but an unorthodox ad has made this grumpy cat a star.

We haven’t seen a new top-quality cat meme in a hot minute. But the odds are ever in our favor and our prayers have been answered. Meet Chestnut the Smiling Cat.

We haven’t seen a new top-quality cat meme in a hot minute. But the odds are ever in our favor and our prayers have been answered. Meet Chestnut the Smiling Cat.

"He just kinda wanted a sniff of a banana when he was about 9 months old or so and ended up really liking them."

"He just kinda wanted a sniff of a banana when he was about 9 months old or so and ended up really liking them."

Here are some photos showing how much black cats have in common with their distant relatives in the wild.

Here are some photos showing how much black cats have in common with their distant relatives in the wild.

You’d think that the person who returns your lost pet to you should be welcomed with open arms and proclaimed an honorary friend. However, that’s not always the case.

You’d think that the person who returns your lost pet to you should be welcomed with open arms and proclaimed an honorary friend. However, that’s not always the case.

Meet this lovely and chunky cat named Bazooka. An orange tabby. He is five years old and was delivered to a shelter after his owner died of old age.

Meet this lovely and chunky cat named Bazooka. An orange tabby. He is five years old and was delivered to a shelter after his owner died of old age.

Hidrėlėy and Aelita Senvaitytė

Do you think you have the weirdest cat in the world? It turns out most people do, and they’re both right and wrong.

Do you think you have the weirdest cat in the world? It turns out most people do, and they’re both right and wrong.

Normally, Bored Panda doesn't cover physics research papers, but when it involves a cat as its co-author...

Normally, Bored Panda doesn't cover physics research papers, but when it involves a cat as its co-author...

She lost her ears due to medical reasons but thankfully, had some caring humans that were kind enough to get her a new set of ears as a replacement.

She lost her ears due to medical reasons but thankfully, had some caring humans that were kind enough to get her a new set of ears as a replacement.

Pets make our lives at least 99% better and that's a scientific fact (just don't bother looking for a source, you already know it's true if you have a furry friend at home). In all seriousness though, scientific studies have shown...

Pets make our lives at least 99% better and that's a scientific fact (just don't bother looking for a source, you already know it's true if you have a furry friend...

Passers-by filmed this clip that shows the Chinese grandma dangling her 7-year-old grandson named Hao Hao on a rope from the 5th floor balcony in a risky attempt to rescue her beloved cat.

Passers-by filmed this clip that shows the Chinese grandma dangling her 7-year-old grandson named Hao Hao on a rope from the 5th floor balcony in a risky attempt to rescue her...

One mischievous cat found a powerful way to get its owner’s attention: it wrecked a large, 2,432-piece figure of Doraemon.

One mischievous cat found a powerful way to get its owner’s attention: it wrecked a large, 2,432-piece figure of Doraemon.

Few would argue if we said that pets are an endless source of joy and happiness in our lives. Therefore, there is no surprise people are trying to immortalize them in every way possible. This Aussie painter, Vanessa Stockard, found the...

Few would argue if we said that pets are an endless source of joy and happiness in our lives. Therefore, there is no surprise people are trying to immortalize them in...

Amid the unspeakable horrors and pain of war, there are people who have love in their hearts that knows no bounds. Under the most horrible circumstances, they still manage to lend a helping hand to those in need, no matter if...

Amid the unspeakable horrors and pain of war, there are people who have love in their hearts that knows no bounds. Under the most horrible circumstances, they still manage to lend...

My cat is not secretly plotting to kill me. She took this to the next level and became pretty open about her intentions. I feed her, I take care of her, and I love her.

My cat is not secretly plotting to kill me. She took this to the next level and became pretty open about her intentions. I feed her, I take care of her, and...

Marijana Cvijović and Aelita Senvaitytė

"I really love cute animals, and I love how cute corgis look like with their short legs. I decided to draw a corgi, and then a munchkin cat with short legs to be its friend. My husband really loves the name...

"I really love cute animals, and I love how cute corgis look like with their short legs. I decided to draw a corgi, and then a munchkin cat with short legs...

Christmas is all about spreading joy, receiving gifts and spending time with your loved ones. Well, unless you're a child who misbehaved throughout the year, then the holidays may not be as exciting as you wish. While no child would ever...

Christmas is all about spreading joy, receiving gifts and spending time with your loved ones. Well, unless you're a child who misbehaved throughout the year, then the holidays may not be...

This stray cat found in North Carolina is going to have no problem finding a forever home.

This stray cat found in North Carolina is going to have no problem finding a forever home.

“There are dozens of posters and infographics with various statistics about abandoned or abused animals. Many know the problems, but such information is quickly forgotte. I try to give a voice to the victims with my comics. I want the affected...

“There are dozens of posters and infographics with various statistics about abandoned or abused animals. Many know the problems, but such information is quickly forgotte. I try to give a voice...

Vito, a 6-year-old cat who lives in Italy, has become internet famous for his prosthetic hind legs. The cat suffered a horrific accident which resulted in his two legs being amputated. However, after becoming the first cat in Italy to receive...

Vito, a 6-year-old cat who lives in Italy, has become internet famous for his prosthetic hind legs. The cat suffered a horrific accident which resulted in his two legs being amputated....