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It’s that time of the… arbitrary period of chronology?

Anyway, it’s cat time! Specifically, cat meme time. Cat memes have become somewhat of a lingua franca of the internet world and everyone benefits from it. Especially you, as there’s a new (not really, but it has a ring to it) kid in town and their name is CatsWeek.

Oh, and you better believe that the memes scratch the scroll itch the right way.

So, CatsWeek is an Instagram page that’s all about those cat memes. It has been around since early 2018 and has amassed a following of around 173,000 peeps. It’s also just a handful shy of 3,000 posts at this point.

This is yet another testament to the power of cats on the internet.

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While the same can be said about a lot of pets—probably even the likes of snakes from the Florida everglades—but having a cat around the house is very good for you as a human being.

Sure, cats do have a notorious reputation of coming off as jerks, but one Australian study suggested that cat owners rate themselves psychologically better than those who don’t own pets.

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are rules that must be followed, no matter where on the planet you are.

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I started working from home my cat would climb between my back and the back of the chair. Then I would lean back and squish him a bit.

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Specifically, cat owners claim that they feel more happy, more confident, and less nervous all the while experiencing better sleep, focus, and having determination to face problems.

And it can get even better if there are kids around as well as they too benefit from having a cat around the house.

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ha, same with my boyfriend, who did not reeeeally like animals (never had pets other than fish and birds growing up.) I had pets when we met; he learned the love of animals :) Now our two-year-old cat LOVES him and sleeps on his bed with him, steals from his lunches, crawls onto his lap, and licks him. My boyfriend carries him around and explains economics to him. It's beautiful XD

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2 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Animals just have that way about them, where they simply crawl into our hearts and set up housekeeping. Permanently. In that way ONLY, they’re like the Borg. Resistance is Futile.

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was NEVER a cat person or even looked at cat memes, etc., until I HAD to take my MILs cat when she became ill. MIL, not cat. Now, I can’t imagine life without him!

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Ash
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My dad went from "we're not naming the stray cat on the porch" to "her name is Gracie" in less than 12 hours. But he was always a soft touch when it came to cats...

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My dad never wanted a dog and I couldn't get why the he told me because he didn't want the upset when it dies

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laura lee
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They have to say that and hope you believe them bc they know what pushovers they actually are

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Rob Tobi
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It doesn't matter if you want a Cat..the cat will win, the cat always wins.

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I remember my husband saying, "I don't want a stupid cat in the house" to her sleeping in the bend of his knees every night.

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Belinda Watts
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Haha, so cute. Its funny that my dad never much liked animals, but the cats would always go and jump on his lap regardless. He'd shoo them off but they’d always come back until he gave up lol.

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My dad and our dog.. same thing. My husband and my crow.. same thing.

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Like Karl Lagerfeld went from "I never want a cat" to " please,let me marry that astonishing beautiful purring goddess" ?

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Another survey of over 2,200 kids ages 11 to 15 suggests a higher quality of life among them because of having a strong bond with their feline friends. And the more attached they were, the more they felt fit, energetic, and attentive, all the while feeling less sad and lonely. Positivity all around, in other words.

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Heck, cat memes have the power to make us smile—and in turn that means feeling less anxiety, annoyance, sadness and, ultimately, stress.

And that’s actually doing something. Just having a cat around the house means lower resting heart rate and blood pressure all the while feeling more challenged than threatened by harder tasks and making fewer errors that way.

So, why are cats so calming? Despite their demeanor, they won’t really judge us for our failures or become distressed over it. And it’s this attitude that helps us feel the same way.

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What is even better is that having a bond with a cat actually translates into having better relationships with humans too.

Across several studies, it has been determined that cat owners are comparatively more socially sensitive, more trusting and like other people more than those who don’t have pets.

And when someone—animal or human—makes us feel good, it fosters kindness and generosity towards others. So, yeah, cuddles with cats have become more awesome now.

And all of this culminates in better health. Remember how cat owners are generally calmer than those without pets? Well, that means less risk of heart disease. Oh, wait, there’s more. Even bringing home a cat for the first time—like after adopting, wink-wink—people reported experiencing less headaches, back pains and colds.

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When my SO moves or makes noise, it wakes me up directly, my cat is more discreet

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Now, sure, having a cat is a huge responsibility: they require space, quality attention, money (on vet visits, food and toys… what did you think?), among many other things, so the next step towards adopting has to be a responsible one.

But once you're over that hill, the journey towards a better life begins. Both for you and your feline friend.

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is there possibly a lady of the house we could converse with your precious majesties?

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If you need more convincing that cats are within your best interests, you’re welcome. There’s at least 50 reasons there.

But if that’s enough cat internet for you today, then why not write something in the comment section below.

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Well, I couldn't figure out a better way for you to get the message. Luckily, fortune cookies are infallible to you hoomins."

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*sings* pet me only with thine eyes and i shall purr with mine...

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What I want to come back as in my next life. A much loved and very spoiled housecat.

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ours would pee in our suitcase if we left it open and unattended. He didn't like being left at home.

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