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There’s a page on the internet for everyone, even scrungy cats. For those who are unfamiliar with this concept, let us help you. They can be recognized by their squinted eyes, scrunched-up nose, and mouth open just enough to show off those pearly fangs. Some are angry, some resemble expressionism, and others look like they just woke up from a nap. Bonus points if the cat looks scruffy or the photo is slightly blurred.
There is rarely an opportunity that tabby lovers skip to post their adorable pets online. A subreddit called “Scrungy Cats” has gathered over 231k members with a passion for sharing slightly disoriented kitties with others. We’ve made a list of some of the most adorable ones in hopes of helping you get through the day.
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#1
Was Told That Kitty Would Be Appreciated Here!
Shark Lady 2 years ago
Spooky void reminding you that the current food situation is unacceptable.
Naturally, some cats are more affectionate and sociable while others are more solitary and avoidant. People continuously wonder why some cats are cheerful when others can be full of “cattitude.”
Their ancestors in the wild used to be (and still are) very independent creatures, so most of them tend to avoid affection and being held. Some of them simply do not like to be touched because they received limited socialization with humans when they were kittens. Also, cats can be quite territorial so sharing food, litter boxes, and space can cause stress and make them more feisty. Besides natural tendencies, cats can become more isolated due to health issues or drastic changes.
But there is still hope as research shows that cats become more social when they’re paid more attention to, provided a safe space where they can hide, have an outlet to play, and are constantly socializing.
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#2
Vampiric Scrunge
ADHDFromHell (He/Him) 2 years ago
When your younger sibling does something stupid and gets away with it, after you did the same thing and got grounded
#3
My Dad Took This Picture Of My Cat
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 2 years ago
Looks like OP's dad is going to be a nice snack.
#4
Very Photogenic
Why some kitties like these scrungy ones are more excitable and sociable than others is still quite a mystery. Some of it can be assigned to genetics as some breeds have mutations of the hypersocial gene. Persian, Siamese, and Sphynx cats can be quite the social butterflies. The rest of it comes down to upbringing and conditioning. Socialization, positive reinforcement, affection, and playful simulation can have a big impact on kitties' positive personality traits.
#5
Switch To Cute And Evil
#6
My God
Loverboy 2 years ago
Given that he's on the verge of tears and he just ate an entire box of whatever that is, I'd say he just got his heart broken :(
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 2 years ago
Something in the house is broken, and this is him pretending to feel guilty.
Bike Angel 2 years ago
Looks like he's about to disappear soon, leaving just that (Cheshire) grin...
#7
I Wanted To Share A Pic Of The Late Ollie Bear. I Hope This Is A Worthy Scrunge
Through hard work, recent studies have provided a more in-depth look into the social lives of these pets. It was found that felines can form attachments to their owners and feel more comforted when they come back home. Additionally, results revealed that once a cat forms a bond, it stays stable over time. These findings are useful for debunking the myth that kitties are not capable of forming relationships and don’t feel a connection to their owners.
#8
My Cat Finnegan Is Excited To Play With His New Toy
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 2 years ago
Bouche would never play with those mice. No, she had to have the fancy ones with feather tails. Audi plays with both kinds, but it's rare for Bouche to play with anything these days.
#9
Only Three Months Old And Already A Master Of Scrunge. I’m So Proud
#10
At Least One Of Them Is Normal
Mason Kronol 2 years ago
Cats hate water but one of my cats loved to drink out of the tub, had to leave it on a trickle. His sister would follow us into the bathroom and cry while we took a shower or crawl up our legs while we peed. Cats are so crazy. I miss those dorks.
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 2 years ago
Audi will stand in the shower with me. He doesn't like to be wet. He also plays in the toilet.
Suck it Trebek 2 years ago
I love how the calm one is looking at the other like, this a*****e...
#11
Echkk
Sergio Bicerra 2 years ago
"Hey, let's get for a movie, dinner and a couple of drinks!" Kitty smiles. "Mom is coming with us" Kitty smile frozes.
Red PANda (she/they) 2 years ago
It’s exactly how to describe that picture in words
Load More Replies... Cats (even scrungy ones!) really do love humans; they just express it in their own unique ways. The majority of cats look to their owners to provide safety and security. We shouldn’t expect them to express their affection by wagging their tails or waiting for us at the door, like dogs do. Some cats show their affection by wanting to be in the same room with you, while others will snuggle on your chest and purr. If they rub against you, follow you around, or sleep on the bed, bingo! Your furry baby adores you.
#12
Houghjhjhhhh Oughhhhh Echhhehchhhh
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 2 years ago
That looks like the Latin of catspeak.
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Cat Dragon 1 year ago
hbuhudvewhunieevdbhiedfvhuibevfrbhuivfrebhuierfvbiuhfverhiubrvefihu. --this cat
Vasana Phong 2 years ago
May I ask if anyone knows this breed, I took in a stray, white /gray one round patch on her side , and markings of stripes
My O My 2 years ago
German vet tech here. For us these are European Shorthair
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Oh Lawd He Scrungin
#14
Cyber-Scrunge
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 2 years ago
His healer just got killed, and now the warriors are screwed.
RosenCranzLives 2 years ago
One of the DPS should have done a sacrifice intervention, but they're probably all cats, too, so no one even looked over.
Load More Replies... Cat Dragon 1 year ago
"Fivestarfivestarfivestarfivestar... DANG IT ANOTHER DEBATE CLUB TAFUDGE I DONT NEED ANOTHER DEBATE CLUB"
#15
My Scrungy Boy. Passed November 1st, This Is His Only Documented Scrunge❤️
Karen Horton 2 years ago
Aw so sorry for your loss. Just remember the good times—it helps a little. BTW great scrunge
Scrolling through the pics, you might think, wait a minute, my grandma's cat is anything but scrungy. Well, just like people, not every feline is the same. They have a world of various emotions of their own. Common feelings that cats can experience are happiness, fear, anxiety, excitement, frustration, curiosity, relief, and even depression. Sometimes signs of emotion can be quite easily missed. If you notice that your cat is sitting with ears pointed forward or lying down with their paws tucked underneath them and they’re slowly blinking, your kitty is very happy. Their relaxed whiskers, tails, and gentle purring are also associated with content.
#16
Alcoholic Scrunge
#17
Eeeennnggkgkfhkgkhj
#18
The Scrungiest Tm (You Can Barely Tell He’s Only Got One Eye!)
When your pet is feeling anxious, its eyes will be dilated into an oval or a circle, and its tail will move slowly from side to side. If they’re very anxious, the ears might even flatten to their heads, and they'll make themselves appear smaller and less threatening. An irritated cat focuses on their object of frustration and will try everything to get what they want. Eyes will be wide open, ears and whiskers toward, and they may pace impatiently if they don’t achieve their goal.
#19
"Let Me Iiin"-Scrunge
#20
This Cutie Is All Mine In A Week
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 2 years ago
Quite. Get it right, soft can-opener!
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#21
My Cat Finnegan Saying Cheeeeth
Despite the fact that cats are one of the most common pets in people’s households, we know relatively little about them. One of those reasons is the stigma that surrounds these feline creatures. In the Middle Ages, cats were thought of as companions of witches. When black cats were linked to Satanism and witchcraft, they were horribly tortured and killed. Even now, some consider seeing a black kitty running across their path a sign of bad luck.
#22
Mom Won’t Give Me The Nuggets
Karen Startz Richardson 2 years ago
Kitty...help yourself ;) grab a nugget AND one of those pizza rolls 🍕
#23
I Gave Him A Little Kiss And That Was His Reaction
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 2 years ago
Audi doesn't understand kisses, either, but he tolerates them as long as he's getting petted.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 2 years ago
Same, I feel you XD Neither Kohl nor Preacher understand why I press my lips to their heads (like why am I not licking them with my barbed tongue like I should be, amirite?) but they are both very tolerant of the kisses. Kohl, at age 7 1/2, probably realizes that there will never be an end to the kisses and she might as well just endure. Preacher, at 2 1/2, is pretty much chill with anything as long as you're scritching his neck or the base of his ears XD
Load More Replies... Susan Bosse 2 years ago
Blanche does this every morning when she first kisses me. I tell her to wait until I've brushed my teeth but she never does! That's what she gets.
#24
Double Trouble
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 2 years ago
Never turn your backs on us. We are royalty.
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Foster Baby Scrunge
Additionally, compared to dogs, cats can’t be as easily studied or worked with. The way the feline behaves is very dependent on their environment, and if you move it to a lab, the results won’t be very reflective of their normal behavior. What we mostly know about domestic cats comes from scientists running experiments in their own homes, and we’re very grateful for it. So just because a tabby gave you a side-eye, that doesn't mean that it doesn't want to befriend you.
#26
Joined This Sub Just To Share My Scrungy Foster Kitten, Pan
#27
Huurrgghh
Spooky Demon Bat (they/them) 2 years ago
I see it. All work and no play makes cat a dull boy
Load More Replies... #1 Candevil Fan 2 years ago
"I know I'm supposed to be a brave warrior and all, but can I hurrg now!?" -Runt
#28
Vintage Scrunge
#29
Rules Say You Can't Move Until That Cat Does
Laugh or not 2 years ago
True, that's the rule. Can't break it no matter if you are late for work, hungry or your bladder is going to explode.
Catlady6000 2 years ago
Or you haven't been able to feel your arm for the last three hours
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Ginger Sink Scrunge Before X-Mas
#31
Spring Scrunge
#32
Scrunge Commander And His Troops
#33
My Cat Finnegan Loves This Blanket
#34
Evil Scrunge
#36
Insurance Fraud
weatherwitch 2 years ago
Ohhh! It's taken me a while to get the caption 🤦🏻♀️ It's a p**s take of when people throw themselves at cars and pretend to be injured for the insurance 🤦🏻♀️🤣 Caption is perfect once my brain got it 😂😂😂
#37
Is This Scrungy?
ℂ𝕒𝕗𝕗𝕚𝕟𝕒𝕥𝕖𝕕 𝔻𝕠𝕘 2 years ago
(Read in squeaky kind of evil voice) "If no one speaks up, I'll take EVERYONES boxes!"
Load More Replies... Melissa Sawicki 2 years ago
That is, I'm getting ready to rip around like a crazy a*s!! Ears back, freaky face, zoomies loading!!!
#38
A Possessive Geriatric Scrunge That Doesn’t Let Me Get Dressed For Work
Nuku Nyara 2 years ago
"without my hair on it to show that you belong to meeee!!!"
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#39
I Told My Husband About This Subreddit And He Remembered Having A Scrungly Picture
#40
Sil Got Me A Calendar. Here Is June
Spencer's slave 2 years ago
Spencer won't touch catnip but he'll happily eat coriander in the garden.
Load More Replies... LakotaWolf (she/her) 2 years ago
"TNR" eartipped <3 thank you to whomever loved little June enough to get her medical care (and hopefully adopted!)
#41
Smol But Imposing Scrunge
#42
This Is Pudge. She Controls The Weather
RandomEpiBioPerson 2 years ago
I'm not entirely sure why, not that I'm complaining, but I REALLY like the first Lilo and Stitch movie. I've seen it so many times and I still go back to it sometimes. XD
SkyBlueandBlack 2 years ago
I love it so much! I saw it in the theater and I have it on DVD. Oh, and I'm 43. No kids. Not even a "Disney adult" or whatever. It's just one of my favorite movies.
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I Was Trying To Get Some Good Pics Of Benny Being Playful, But Just Ended Up Accidentally Pelting Him In The Face With His Favorite Possum Stuffie
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 2 years ago
They're so difficult to train.
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Before And After Dripping Water On His Head
SkyBlueandBlack 2 years ago
If you do just once, they'll wake you every night thereafter. Based on a true story.
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#46
She Do A Lil Scrunge
#47
Beanee Weenees
#48
They're Trying Hard
#49
Thursty Scronge
#50
W R I N C C L Y
#1 Candevil Fan 2 years ago
he's gonna get some nitro today (if you get it you deserve a veterans discount)
#51
Boop Scrunge
#52
Goblin Has Her Own Special Scrungy Face When She Wants To Play
#54
Does This Count 😭
#56
Stimky!
#59
Almost Time To Harvest
#61
Are Historical Scrunges Allowed? My Sister’s Cat, Suzy 2 In The Mid 80s Giving Her Verdict On The Speed Of Dinner Service (Apologies For Quality, Didn’t Have The Best Camera Or Flash)
Bob McDaniel 2 years ago
I retouch old photos just as a hobby... this is what I was able to do with this photo... just thought you might want to see it. Fade-corre...678b4b.jpg 
#63
Leroy Brown, Scrungiest Cat In The Whole Dang Town
#64
Sleepover Scrunge
#66
H R E E F
#67
Adoptable Baby Scrunge
#68
My Boy Just Passed But I Found This Gem On My Phone
#71
Bold And Brash
#72
Scrungy Boy
#75
Old Photo Of My Scrungy Boy (He Has Grown Into His Ears)
#76
My Brother Took A Video Of Me Petting A Stray In Greece - 11/10 Scrunge
#77
I Look Over And See This Lil’ Poop Doing Her Best Vampire Impression
#78
Scrungy Zamboni
#79
Heftyscrunge
#82
Little-Sister Induced Scrunge
A B C the Third 2 years ago
Little one is whispering a secret in Orange's ear, Orange is like "😱 you serious?"
#83
After 6 Years Having Cats, I Finally Caught One. My 19 Year Old Girl
#87
Shoulder Scrunge
#89
That's Not The Face Of An Innocent Cat
Edward Treen 2 years ago
There's no such thing as an innocent cat: gats are either very, very guilty - or just not been caught yet.
#90
I’m So Glad I Found The Sub For This. He Does This When I Hold Things Very Close To His Head
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LakotaWolf (she/her) 2 years ago
30 years, 4 cats, and 13,800 cat photos on my phone later, I have only caught ONE scrunge photo ever. My younger cat, Preacher, when he was just a little man <3 SCRUNGE-65...658500.jpg 
Jackie Lulu 2 years ago
Anyone who thinks that cats have no expressions needs to see these pictures.
RandomEpiBioPerson 2 years ago
I wish I wasn't allergic to cats. I still pet them, hold them, and love being around them, but I won't have one in my home because I'm way too allergic. Love these.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 2 years ago (edited)
I'm not trying to diminish your allergies as only you know how severe they are, but in my experience - my boyfriend is *extremely* allergic to cats (and dogs). I've had cats for 30+ years and I had one (shorthair) when we met. He was VERY allergic to her. I started a routine of brushing her, vacuuming daily, and running air purifiers with HEPA filters. It still took time, but my bf literally built up a "tolerance" to her allergens and no longer had allergic reactions to her. We've adopted two cats since, and while he had to build up a tolerance to my older cat (shorthair void), he has shown ZERO allergic reactions ever to the younger boy, who is a mediumhair. The longer-haired cat sheds WAY less than the shorthair and perhaps the longer fur helps trap the dander allergens. My bf can stick his entire face into the mediumhair's coat and inhale and zero allergic reaction (but he WILL get itchy eyes/sneezing/wheezing/etc. if he does the same to the shorthair.) Just sharing my anecdotes!!
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Vernice Aure 2 years ago
I'm a tad confused. My understanding of the word 'scrunge/scrungy' is something looking messy/unkempt. These lovely kitties seem more crotchety/grumpy.
Silre (she/her) 2 years ago
These are just normal cats. Scrungy cats are dirty and crusty and look like used napkins. Like Wisp.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 2 years ago
Amazingly, words can have more than one meaning! (Gasp!) The Scrungy Cats subreddit states: "Scrungy is defined by the subreddit as a cat with squinted eyes, a slightly opened mouth, visible teefies, and the occasional odd pose."
Load More Replies... LakotaWolf (she/her) 2 years ago
30 years, 4 cats, and 13,800 cat photos on my phone later, I have only caught ONE scrunge photo ever. My younger cat, Preacher, when he was just a little man <3 SCRUNGE-65...658500.jpg
Jackie Lulu 2 years ago
Anyone who thinks that cats have no expressions needs to see these pictures.
RandomEpiBioPerson 2 years ago
I wish I wasn't allergic to cats. I still pet them, hold them, and love being around them, but I won't have one in my home because I'm way too allergic. Love these.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 2 years ago (edited)
I'm not trying to diminish your allergies as only you know how severe they are, but in my experience - my boyfriend is *extremely* allergic to cats (and dogs). I've had cats for 30+ years and I had one (shorthair) when we met. He was VERY allergic to her. I started a routine of brushing her, vacuuming daily, and running air purifiers with HEPA filters. It still took time, but my bf literally built up a "tolerance" to her allergens and no longer had allergic reactions to her. We've adopted two cats since, and while he had to build up a tolerance to my older cat (shorthair void), he has shown ZERO allergic reactions ever to the younger boy, who is a mediumhair. The longer-haired cat sheds WAY less than the shorthair and perhaps the longer fur helps trap the dander allergens. My bf can stick his entire face into the mediumhair's coat and inhale and zero allergic reaction (but he WILL get itchy eyes/sneezing/wheezing/etc. if he does the same to the shorthair.) Just sharing my anecdotes!!
Load More Replies... Vernice Aure 2 years ago
I'm a tad confused. My understanding of the word 'scrunge/scrungy' is something looking messy/unkempt. These lovely kitties seem more crotchety/grumpy.
Silre (she/her) 2 years ago
These are just normal cats. Scrungy cats are dirty and crusty and look like used napkins. Like Wisp.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 2 years ago
Amazingly, words can have more than one meaning! (Gasp!) The Scrungy Cats subreddit states: "Scrungy is defined by the subreddit as a cat with squinted eyes, a slightly opened mouth, visible teefies, and the occasional odd pose."
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