"Clearly There's Nothing To See Here": 117 Times People Stumbled Upon Cats Having A Meeting
We tend to think of cats as rather independent creatures, an image they appear happy to uphold, even when they are very insistent on cuddles due to the cold. But anyone who has more than one feline has possibly seen those strange moments when they gather as if discussing something.
The “Council of Cats” Instagram page is dedicated to sharing pictures from folks who found their furry friends having some sort of adorable group meeting. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share what you think is on their agenda in the comments down below.
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The Council Has Paused Deliberations For A Bubble Break 🫧
The Council Is About To Drop The Hottest Mixtape Of The Next 10 Years
"Clearly There's Nothing To See Here."
Every person who has ever shared a home with a feline knows that cats are essentially tiny and furry enigmas wrapped in a velvet coat. They operate on a logic that seems entirely their own yet every strange twitch and vocalization actually serves a specific purpose rooted in their evolutionary history.
When a cat decides to treat your softest blanket like a loaf of bread dough by rhythmically pressing their paws into it they are engaging in a behavior commonly called kneading. This charming habit actually starts in kittenhood because nursing babies use this motion to stimulate milk flow from their mothers. As adults cats continue to make biscuits when they feel safe and content, effectively signaling that they view you as a source of comfort and security. It is a compliment of the highest order even if it occasionally involves a few sharp claws digging into your lap.
Do You Have Time To Speak About Our Lack Of Treats In The Last Five Minutes?
Lily And The Void Army
What Bad Advice Is She Whispering In His Ear? 😼
Beyond their paws their eyes serve as a sophisticated tool for communication. If you catch your cat staring at you from across the room and they slowly close and open their eyes they are giving you what researchers call a slow blink. In the animal kingdom maintaining eye contact is often a sign of a threat or a challenge.
The Council Holds A Summit With A Delegation From A Neighboring Jurisdiction
I Had The Audacity To Open A Can Of Tuna
What Do You Want From Us Exactly?
By deliberately closing their eyes in your presence your cat is demonstrating that they trust you enough to let their guard down. You can actually communicate back by mirroring this gesture which often helps to build a stronger bond with a shy or nervous feline. It is the feline equivalent of a warm and trusting smile that says they feel completely relaxed in your company.
Council Has Decided It's Cat Nap Time
I Interrupted The Council’s Daily Bird Watching Session To Take A Photo. I Was Immediately Asked To Leave
The Dark Council
Then there are those moments of pure chaos known as the zoomies or frenetic random activity periods. One moment your cat is napping peacefully and the next they are sprinting across the back of the sofa and bouncing off the walls like a pinball. This sudden burst of energy is usually just a way for indoor cats to burn off stored physical tension.
The Council Is Tired After Sleeping All Day
The Council Is Recharging
The Council Has Decided To Stay In The Catio No Matter How Cold It Gets
Since cats are natural hunters that would normally spend their day stalking and pouncing they need an outlet for that athletic drive. If they have been lounging for several hours their internal battery simply overflows and they must run it off as quickly as possible to stay balanced and healthy.
My Council
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Very Rare Shot Of All Four
Physical affection in cats also involves a lot of head rubbing which is scientifically known as bunting. When a cat bumps their forehead against your chin or rubs their cheeks along your legs they are utilizing specialized scent glands to mark you as part of their family.
The Council Has Voted And No, I'm Not Allowed To Finish Making The Bed
Be Very Very Quiet, The Council Is Hunting Rabbit!
The Council And Their Unexpected Visitor
They are essentially putting a fragrant stamp of approval on you to let other animals know that you belong to their social group. This behavior is not just about territory though as it also helps to create a communal scent that makes the cat feel more relaxed in their environment. It is their way of saying that you are a vital part of their world.
The Swarm
The Foster Kittens Feel Left Out
The Tribunal Of Tail Fluff Convenes
While we usually associate purring with a happy cat, the reality is much more complex. Cats do purr when they are being petted or fed but they also purr when they are stressed or even injured. Some experts believe that the low frequency of a purr can actually act as a natural healing mechanism that helps to strengthen bones and repair tissues. It is a natural vibrating therapy system that allows them to comfort themselves and recover from the physical toll of their adventurous lives. This means that a purring cat might be expressing joy or they might be trying to soothe themselves during a difficult moment.
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I Need To Go To The Bathroom 😬
Perhaps one of the most confusing behaviors is when a cat brings you a gift in the form of a toy or a captured insect. While it might seem a bit unappealing to find a plastic mouse in your bed this is actually a sign of their predatory drive and social instinct. In the wild mother cats bring back prey to teach their young how to eat and hunt.
The Council Was Displeased I Walk Past As They Slumbered
I Think I Interrupted A Council Deliberation 🐈
Finally if your cat insists on knocking a glass off the table they are likely just testing their surroundings or looking for your attention. They use their paws to feel the movement of objects and the loud noise that follows is a guaranteed way to get you to look at them. Every oddity in their personality is just another part of the fascinating legacy of the domestic cat.
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Oh goodness, I love that wallpaper! Also, I wish I had hard flooring in this house, but it's wall-to-wall carpet, so the robot vacuums won't do as well XD
The Gangs All Here
My Mod Quad Was Directed Here From Bonded Pairs
The Council Needs A Bigger Office
What Do You Think They Are Talking About?
Council Of Kittens Are Judging :|
Walked Into The Kitchen And Immediately Thought Of This Sub
The Council Has Spoken: One Churu Is Not Enough
The Council Plotting And Planning
The Council Asked Me To Stop By The Office For A Quick Talk, Should I Be Worried?
The Council Demanding Dinner As Soon As I Walked In The Door
Before You May Pass, You Must Solve Our Riddles Three
Caught The Coven Together
Gulp… Not Threatening At All!
A Council Of Three Plus An Imposter
The Lazy Council Decided: Sunshine Is Goooood
The Council Has Followed Me Into The Hallway… Should I Be Nervous?
The Council Would Like To Know Why You Are So Late Getting Home
Coucil Is Asleep
The Council Is Shook That I Did Not Adhere To The Dress Code
The Council Wants A Snack
The Council Has Demands
Can’t Tell If I’m Invited To This Meeting
Theyre Chilling On A Motorcycles 👍
Convening To Evaluate A New Foster Friend
A Very Important (Yet Adorable) Council Meeting 🧺
The Council Has Come To An Agreement On How To Share The Cat Tree
Neighbourhood Watch - The Morning Shift
The Council Arrives After A Long Voyage At Sea
Council Had A Heart-To-Heart Meeting Today
Nervous For My Meeting With The Council
The Council Is Ready For A Game Night
The Council Has Rejected The No Counter Policy
7 Eyes At 2am
The Council Will Now Decide Your Fate
Surrounded By Cuddles And Condolences From The Cat Council
Biscuit Factory Is Open!
The Council Has Choosen One Bed In The Whole House
The Council Of Feral Cats Is Enthralled With A Tale Of Greed And Lust
Whiskered Wisdom Has Been Dispensed
I Accidentally Interrupted Their Ritual 🧙🏻♀️
The Council Rests
The Council Petitions For Increased Treat Subsidization. Wwyd?
I Got Back From A Trip Yesterday And The Council Hasn't Left My Side Since
Ginger Council
Assembly At Mocha Cat Cafe In Tokyo
The Void Council Has Gathered
Should I Be Worried?
The Council Will Only Tolerate Each Other On Move-In Day
The Council Has Determined That It Is "Their" Pants
We’re Tired Of Focusing On The Camera
The Council Disapproves
Being Escorted Out Of The Tuxedo Council (I Was Underdressed)
Council Of Cats In The Mancave
Full Attendance!! ...now What?
My Very Own Cooking Judges
The Council Demands I Get The Special Toy Out
The Best Of Enemies
The Council Has Decided That I Will Not Be Going To The Gym
The Council Is Synchronized
I Have Been Called Forth By The Council
The Council Said I Can’t Sit With Them 🥲
They Want To Make Me An Offer I Can’t Refuse
You've Heard Too Much... The Council Now Has To Make You Disappear
The Council Unanimously Blocked Me From Putting New Bedsheets On
The Counsel Has Spoken. The Dog Will Be Sacrificed To The Squirrels
The Council Is Assessing The (Very Exciting) Prospect Of A Birb Invasion
I Can’t Even Pee In Peace
The Council Has Decided You’ll Be Sleeping Elsewhere
It Appears I Have Offended The Council
Council Has Voted On Who Gets The First Churo
The Council Had A Long Day
The Council Determined It Was Treat Time. Now
“Excuse Me Why Is There A Dog Here??” 😂😂
When The Neighbor Visits
I Was Told To Post Here My 5 Rescues (6th Is On The Other Sofa). What Do You Think?
The Council Issues You A Formal Warning About Your Unauthorized Unaccompanied Use Of The Toilet
They Started To Sleep In Dishes Drying Rack 🤷♀️ Dishes Are Drying I Guess 😸
The Council Have Spotted The Treats
Our Guest Room, My Sister In Law Took This Picture
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I just realized that, now that I have 6 cats instead of just 2, I can start taking these kinds of photos XD Of course, 5 of those 6 cats are still in various phases of kittenhood, so most group photos I take of them have at least a couple of zooming blurs in them XD (And they're all monochrome except for one brown tabby, lol.)
All this post has done is make me want more cats. I already have two and logically that is enough, but logic doesn't allow for what the heart wants.
I'm amazed that people have cats who actually get along!
I just realized that, now that I have 6 cats instead of just 2, I can start taking these kinds of photos XD Of course, 5 of those 6 cats are still in various phases of kittenhood, so most group photos I take of them have at least a couple of zooming blurs in them XD (And they're all monochrome except for one brown tabby, lol.)
All this post has done is make me want more cats. I already have two and logically that is enough, but logic doesn't allow for what the heart wants.
I'm amazed that people have cats who actually get along!
