Humans have liked having cats around for literally thousands of years. They have tolerated us for at least that long. After all, they keep out mice and in return, we pamper them nonstop for their entire lives.
We’ve gathered some pictures of our furry, feline friends being downright adorable. So get comfortable as you scroll through, add some little treats for your cats to your shopping list, upvote the cutest examples here and be sure to add your own thoughts, stories and ideas to the comments section down below.
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We Adopted Klaus Today! He Has 1 Eye, Half Of Each Ear, And A Partially Amputated Tail, But We Think He’s A Perfect Handsome Baby
Give him love, and dignity. Care for him. And bless you for showing compassion.
After what he’s obviously been through, Klaus deserves the softest bed, the best food, the most treats, the easiest life, the greatest security, the best medical care, and the most love. He deserves to be pampered and spoiled and loved with a heart and a half for the rest of his life. No more will he face fights and cars and dogs and nasty people (not sure of the source or sources of his injuries) so he can feel free to be himself and sleep deeply and never be scared and hurt again.
Like Father, Like Son
They have the exact same stance and looks on their furry little faces.
Yikes! 😬 Just the look of both of them would make me get out of bed and go and see if my life insurance is up-to-date!
Two Days After Coming Home From The Shelter, And She Hasn't Stopped Hugging Me Since
My Fuzzy Beast was surrendered 3 times before me. Trust was a long time coming. 4D49BE5A-3...6-jpeg.jpg
Cat ownership now has exceeded companionship to the extent of a full-blown cultural phenomenon. What was once a peaceful, mostly private human-cat relationship is now boomed as a way of life that is being looked at globally, pushed by social media, shifting family dynamics, urban living, and even economic need.
Increasing numbers of people are now introducing cats into their households, and what people do to care for, talk about, and prioritize their cat companions tells a lot about changing human behavior and values. Perhaps the most telling trend is the rising number of cat owners, particularly in metropolitan and suburban environments.
After 23 Years Together I Think We’re At The End And I Can’t Stand It
My old gray girl made it to two months shy of her 20th birthday. It's never easy, no matter how old (or young) they are when they cross the Bridge. We lose a part of ourselves forever. Grief is just love that has lost its home - which is why it hurts for so long. I hope OP found a measure of peace. Kitty's name was Dusty - now that we know she existed, she will live on inside our hearts and minds forever.
We had a boy gray cat named Bazzy who lived almost exactly that long too. We got him, as a nine week old kitten, right before our first wedding anniversary, so he was with us for practically our entire marriage. His death was so incredibly hard to deal with, because we had been together so long, nearly his entire life. Our little four-legged family of cats and dog really felt his passing, because he left such a hole in our lives after so many years. RIP Bazzy, you are still so very much missed.
Load More Replies...This is so sad. We’ve been through this many times and it is always heart wrenching. Comforting vibes streaming your way.
Grief is the price we pay for love; everyone grieves differently.
It never gets easier. No matter how long you’ve had with them, or how many others you have, saying goodbye is the hardest thing imaginable.
My cat is 16 years old and I'm already dreading this day. I would love if he will make it to 23. It won't make that time any easier but will give us more years together now.
I had a gray cat that was 18 when I bad to have him put to sleep. The vet agreed with me that he had had a stroke because of the way he was acting. He would a stray that came running and meowing when we were outside 1 day and jumped up in my lap and was rubbing his head all over me. He was the biggest snuggle bug.
Sometimes I really think it's OK to let them finally rest, knowing how much we love them, and then going onwards as peacefully as possible...
I Found This Little, Dying Fellow On The Street. I’d Never Had A Cat Before, But I Couldn’t Just Leave Him There. So I Took Him With Me — First Home, Then To The Vet. And… It’s Been Almost Two Years Since I Got Myself A Loving, Four-Legged Friend
God bless you for saving him--he is a beautiful child and he will repay you with much love....
I Finally Got Some Good Photos Of Lola’s Eyes! (Tortie-Point Siamese)
Those eyes, those eyes, those kitty cat eyes.... I, however, would have named her Marblelline.
WOW, stunning! I've never, in my 20 years working with cats, seen this mix! She's got 'Betty Davis (tortie) eyes'.
Because apartment dwelling is becoming more common, most particularly among younger adults, cats offer an appealing substitute for dogs. They're less noisy, take up less room, and don't need daily work. For people dealing with hectic work schedules or smaller living spaces, cats are the ideal low-maintenance roommate. In most urban settings, rental policies or lifestyle constraints make the upkeep of dogs impractical or difficult, but cats work well in small homes and single routines.
This Is Wink-182 And It’s Her 4th-Ish Birthday Today!
Well, I thought all of my 7 cats had pretty rad names, but Wink-182 beats all my cats' names to hell. Her name is the best name EVER XD
You can't leave us all hanging with your cats names!
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My Princess After 6 Months Of Adoption
Dilute calico! The dilute gene will cause a calico's coat to be gray, cream, and white instead of the "normal" calico pelt of black, orange, and white :) The more you knooooow~ 🌈🌟
At the same time, cats have come into the cultural spotlight in ways previously unimaginable a generation ago. Social media has been largely responsible here. From cat videos on YouTube to Instagram celebrity pets with millions of followers, cats have become icons in the digital sphere. They are mood-personifications, meme-inspirers, and the unofficial mascots of the digitally networked planet.
1 Month Progress Of Coco, The Kitten Who Was Found Covered In Adhesive
I would just love to pour glue over whoever did this to her. I would love watching it harden then abandon them in a remote place. If they never make it back, then the world would automatically be a better place. F**k ‘em.
Yeah, gorilla glue them to a tree in a remote area. 😁
Load More Replies...Nah. I hope not. She probably will based on SkippyJon’s experience though. 😺
Load More Replies...Thanks for saving the poor kitten. Ill get the nasty sob who did that.
Found Him In Covered In Engine Oil 2 Years Ago, His Name Is Castrol
Our Cat, Who Is Typically An A*****e To Everyone, Is In Love With Our Blind Daughter 🤍
This visibility has had concrete impacts. Shelters see more adoption requests following viral videos or trending breeds, and cat owners are more likely to pamper their felines with trendy accessories, specialty treats, and designer décor for their pets' living spaces.
Cat Rescued After Massive Earthquake In Turkey, Today
And the two guys in the back not turning around but looking on, happy kitty is safe and hoping they get reunited with their family soon—-and probably thinking if the family is gone, that they’ll adopt her, though they’ll probably have to compete with every other rescuer for her/him.
This is beautiful. Reminds me of the Oklahoma bombing where the police held the girl.
My Wife And The Cat That Adopted Us
It needs to have a holiday from my place for a wee while - I'm now feeding 3 that turned up, my two and my foster amputee.
Load More Replies...I Heard That To Smile At A Cat, You Simply Blink Very Slowly At Them. I Tried Today? This Was Her Reaction…
There's also been a shift in how cats are viewed within households. They're not "just pets" anymore. They're part of the family, treated sometimes with as much love and attention as or more than last generations might have ever dreamed of. Owners shell out for pet insurance, special diets, or even feline therapy.
The Stray I’ve Been Feeding For Some Months Came In The House To Have Her Babies!! First Family Photoshoot
I've been trying to count. but I'm not sure if it's 6 or 7!!! Several baby daddies.
Cutest Foot Warmers
This Is Lady. She’s 21 And Wears Tiny Sweaters
Believe me, if a cat didn't want to wear an outfit, you will be told in no uncertain terms. And you would probably be minus several digits & possibly need to get a blood transfusion to make up for what you lost during said clothing battle.
Exactly! My old girl Wintressia loved wearing clothes/costumes, because she always got treats and extra attention/affection when I put something on her. She learned fast XD I used to dress her in different themed costumes and use photos of her for my family business's advertisements XD I have a pic of her in a shirt and socks in another comment, but here is a pic of her in an Easter Bunny costume. The background is terribly photoshopped because I took the pic ~20 years ago and I sucked at image editing XD mm_easter_...b7a3fc.jpg
My old gray girl enjoyed wearing costumes and clothing as well! :D It is NOT inherently horrible or evil to put clothing on an animal as long as the animal enjoys it. win_socks_...20ef8a.jpg
We had a toy poodle who was miserable whenever we took off his sweater to wash it.
They build their homes in imitation of their cat's every want, including cat shelves, climbing walls, and self-grooming litter boxes. Cats are increasingly being housed indoors, both for their safety and for the environment, part of a growing awareness of their impact on wildlife in their region and the worth of longevity and good living.
My 15 Year Old Sheep
OP says she's a shelter kitty, so her fur texture could be a de novo mutation or kitty could have some Rex or LaPerm in her ancestry!
She does have the look of an inside-out bomber jacket :-)
Load More Replies...A Selkirk Rex. 🥰 Have only seen them in pictures. Well... here we are again. Very cool! (Be super careful about matting. Not that you aren't!)
My Handsome Man Who Lived On The Streets For 4 Years, This Is Kenny
That's not a cropped ear or even a TNR eartipping. TNR cats are only eartipped - Kenny is missing way more than just his eartip. That is likely from an old injury. OP says Kenny is covered in scars - including the backs of both of his ears - OP says he is also missing part of one eyelid and has a scar that runs from his eye to his ear, which you can clearly see. Also, absolutely no one "crops" cat ears. That is something done to certain dog breeds, NOT cats. TNR eartipping is not "cropping".
Load More Replies...The Two Men In My Life Napping
They have been shaped by economic and social forces as well. As birth rates have fallen in much of the globe and more and more people live alone or delay traditional family forms, cats have taken up an emotional space.
She Was Very Concerned That I Hadn’t Eaten Dinner Yet And Stole This To Bring It To My Bedroom (Her Favorite Treat Is Cheddar Cheese)
PLEASE don't feed your cats dairy. Most adult cats are lactose intolerant.
The harder the cheese, the smaller the lactose content. My Kitty Boy loves yogurt after the whey has separated. Not all cats are lactose intolerant. If they were, I doubt the “giving a kitten a bowl of cream” trope would be as prevalent as it is.
Load More Replies...Our Cats Inspecting Our First Born
"Forever?! Awwww, man!" - "Wait, maybe we can train it to give us treats and extra meals..."
Load More Replies..."Wow your kitten looks weird. And why only one? Where's the rest of the litter?"
When my nephew was born my brother and his wife brought him to my apartment when they got out of the hospital. My tuxedo cat, Buster, immediately jumped up on the couch and laid down next to him like he was claiming him. Even when he got older, that cat loved him so much. >^..^<
Do you hear what I hear? Oooohh, a baby cry! Where there is baby, there is milk nearby! If we look in baby buggy, there might be... Plenty milk for you... And also some for me!
Mlem
Me, too! I finally got one, an "old man" at the shelter. He was a snuggler. We only had him 3 years, and he was very sick the whole time, but he was very very loved. His name was Puffer, aka "Cheesy Poof". I still miss him.
Load More Replies...They give companionship, routine, and non-judgmental friendship. They're soothing presences amidst a world that grows more hectic by the minute. During the COVID-19 pandemic, for example, cat adoptions boosted as people sought companionship during lockdowns. The bond many formed with their pets during those times seems to have had lasting effects on their mindsets toward animal companionship.
There Was A Kitty Under The Hood Of A Car At Work And Now I’m Taking Her Home
I Was Living By Myself. I Needed Some Company
CONTRATS! Hope you're familiar with kittenhood?! You will be in no time! ENJOY!
I Adopted A Cat To Try To Bring More Stability In My Life … Looks Like She’s Only Going To Bring More Chaos. This Is After 2 Hours Of Getting Her
Maybe she just wanted a shower after being homeless and was trying to turn on the water!
Even the demographics of cat owners are shifting. The "crazy cat lady" stereotypes have been replaced by a more nuanced and multicolored reality, cat owners of all ages, genders, and cultures. There's been expansion into cat cafés, subscription boxes centered around cats, and cat-based activities like cat yoga or pet-inclusive co-working spaces. Even technology companies are designing products with feline requirements in mind, from intelligent feeders to medical monitoring collars.
Saw This On My Walk To Work
Tiny Loafs
So it's true - the loafing is instinctive! It's in their genetic code! XD
Pink Beans And Belly For Miles
That cat literally looks exactly like mine on his favorite blanket
In short, modern cat-keeping signifies much more than a love of animals. It's about lifestyle, identity, emotional connection, and a changing world where human-animal ties are more visible, expressive, and salient than ever. Cats, with their combinations of independence and affectionateness, aloofness and charm, prove highly versatile to this new world, not as pets, however, but as companions better fitted to modern life.
Smol And Sleepy
Dilute void! :D (Gray cats are genetically black cats! They just have an extra gene - the "dilute" gene - that causes their coat to be gray!)
Add a touch of white to their paws and a white moustache and this baby could be my Elliot and Argento
This Is Not My Cat. Do I Let It In?
Nonsense! All cats are cats! >_>; (joking, I know it's a bobcat)
Load More Replies...I would, as long as he promised to eat only food and not the other cats...
Henry Behrens, Possibly The Smallest Man In The World, Dances With His Cat, 1956
Me And A Cat In Afghanistan Enjoying A Meal In 2009ish. I Put His Food In A Separate Compartment In The Plate, Away From Mine, You Never Know
A guy I know served in Afghanistan and they would go get burgers every night. This cat would always come by. He was able to, somehow get permission to bring him to the US. His name is Cheeseburger, Burger for short.
Load More Replies...Enjoying The Winter Sun
Finally Found You
Power brick is probably nice and warm and is the perfect size for a pocket kitten to sit on XD
She Was In Hospital So... Made Her Some Legwarmers
I deleted this because I responded to the wrong post.
Load More Replies...My Kitties (Brothers, 10 Months) Are So Connected.... They Always Do The Same Things! So Cuuuuute
Due to the nature of how cat reproduction works, a female (queen) might mate with several males during her estrus phase. This means that each egg could be fertilized by a DIFFERENT male! So, kittens in the same litter - born at the same time from the same pússy's pússy (...sorry, could not resist) could have different dads - making them technically half-siblings genetically even though they were gestated together and born in the same litter! That is probably why one brother is colorpoint and the other is tabby with white :) I currently have two teeny stray kittens that I adopted (my dog found them in my backyard) and one is a brown tabby and the other is a tuxedo. They likely have different dads. I plan on DNA testing them to see! :D
Oh wow this is so interesting, thanks for sharing this I had no idea! ❤️
Load More Replies...A Kind Redditor Who Wants To Stay Anonymous Paid His Adoption Fees And Told Me To Pay It Forward. We're Home. The 1 Ear Cat And The 9 Finger Man
The white back paws I CANNOT ::wheezes with cute overload:: P.S. kitty's name is Vincent and he has an Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/vincenttheoneearcat/
NO WAY! I saw the picture and thought they better named him Vincent 😂 Fun fact, a friend of mine has a one eared fox that comes into her backyard, he's a Vincent too.
Load More Replies...I Have No Idea What This Cat Is Doing
Ahh, there's a classic meme I haven't thought about in a while! XD
Load More Replies...Well, since cats are our overlords and masters and we are mere servants, this cat is clearly just reminding its humans of their position in life.... XD
Hail to the guardians of the watch towers of the ceiling! Hear me!
My Partner And I Did A Photoshoot With Our Cat For Valentine’s Day. I Love How It Turned Out
Glad you're happy. Not sure your cat is thrilled... 🤷🏼♀️ just sayin,
Smol Criminals Drunk On Milk
"We're Taking A Break From Fostering." I Said. Bast Said Otherwise
When an Egyptian god sends you kittens, you kind of have to accept them!
I Could Have Cried Tears Of Joy When I Saw My Senior (14 Years Old) Cat Climb The Top Of The Doorframe For The First Time In Years…
I have a spunky sixteen year old that looks like this. Her name is Cookie but sometimes we call her Spry Granny! cookie_8-6...c51c2f.jpg
ʍoǝɯ
Yep - for the first 2 years at least, and then they take a breath :D
Load More Replies...This Feral Cat From My Village Let Himself Into My House And Has Decided That He Lives In My Basement Now
The Dechonkification Of F***k (2018 vs. 2023)
Love the name! 🤣 "F-WORD!!!" "HEY man why you yelling the f-word?" "Oh just calling my cat!"
The cat believes you are torturing her. But it really is better for her.
Load More Replies...My Sweet Boy Comforting Me After A Breakup Last Night
I initially read this as "confronting me" and wondered why the kitty was so mad. 😂
She’ll Always Be My Little Girl
there's anopther picture in the original post, showing how big and long she got =)
Thanks for the info! Wow, she went from being teeny tiny to basically be hiding the entire pillow under her. 😄
Load More Replies...I Took My Cat To Himalayas On 30 Days Bike Tour
First Time Trying Wet Food. They Sent One To See If It Was Safe While The Rest Formed A Council
Are We Sure It’s Not A Parrot?
Shoulder Kitty! When it gets big enough it'll drape itself around your neck like a mink stole.
I want one! A kitty that beautiful who is a shouder cat!
Load More Replies...Been Feeding A Stray Cat For A Few Days, And Today I Let Her In The Shop Because Of The Rain. He Immediately Felt Like Home, So I Decided To Let Him Stay In His New Home
Went To The Beach Feeling Shitty About Having To Hang Alone, This Cutie Decided To Join Me Out Of Nowhere And Helped Me Feel Much Better
My 'Little' Girl At 9 Months Old Now. Swipe To See Before
"Isn't it good, Norwegian Floof!" ("I once had a cat, or should I say, she once had me...")
Load More Replies...Nope, Norwegian Forest Cat :) OP says so in their post on Reddit.
Load More Replies...She Keeps Putting Her Babies Under My Blankets W Me When I’m Sleeping
Found The Perfect Chair For My Sweet Boy And He Actually Sits In It 😭
My local charity shop has two of those, exactly the same! Last time I mentioned that here I was asked well why didn't you buy them and adopt two cats to sit on them? I'm not allowed to adopt a cat (or dog). And last time I went back there the chairs were marked NOT FOR SALE anyway. So much for that! 🪑🐈🐈⬛
She Wanted Me To Meet Her Kitten
You Can Sleep Well Tonight. This Gang Of Criminals Is Off The Streets
Poor Little Guy Is All Eyes (And Belly)
Don't be fooled. This is what gingers look like so you go 'Awwww' and adopt them. Then they terrorize the household for 2 years!
So Smol So Adorable
I'll just leave this here - Take-a-Kit...f1e805.jpg
The Lil Munchkin Is Eepy
Carl With My Other Cat Squeaky
My Cat Has Severe Separation Anxiety. I Combat This By Taking Him Everywhere With Me. Am I Doing The Right Thing?
Adventure Cats are the best cats! You have a buddy that you can take almost everywhere! (Pictured is me with my Adventure Cat, 9-year-old Kohl!) However, I wish OP had a harness and leash on their tux D: Adventure Cats should always be harness/leash-trained, or kept in a backpack carrier - this is for their safety! kohl1-6885...5877c2.jpg
We once attempted to harness and leash the orange idiot who is my avatar (25# half Maine C**n). I think I still have a few of those scratches. He remains an indoor-only cat...
Load More Replies...I rarely needed a harness for my Fuzzy Beast. Fuzzy was known to let herself out and then came complaining that she couldn't open the dog door for the 84-pound dog. Eventually, my son sold her out, but she rarely went out without permission. My Kitty Boy decided he doesn't need a harness but I disagree. IMG_0583_O...f-jpeg.jpg
The dialling code on the shop in the background singles it out as Eastbourne in Sussex.
Load More Replies...Stray Baby Found On Bridge, Before & After Flea Bath
Oh, but the little one will be so much more comfortable afterwards without those (literal) bloodsuckers all over them! Kittens can actually become anemic (and sometimes die) if they have a severe flea infestation :(
Siblings
This Is Obi-Wan Kenobi. He Came Into Our Shelter. So We Got Him A Good Fix Up And Now This Cat Is Friskier Than Any Other!
So, After Our First Day Of Volunteering At Our Local Animal Shelter…
Which is why I can't be trusted to volunteer at our local shelter. I'd be sneaking them out in my pockets!
Same here! I could never foster cats, either.
Load More Replies...My Folks Are Babysitting My Cat For A Few Months While I Move. Mom Sent Me This Tonight…
Took A Photo Of Our Senior Boys With Their Painted Portrait
"This is horrible! Your picture looks like me, and my picture looks like you!"
Ten Years With My Girls
My Husband Plays This Game He Calls “King Of The Cats” Where He Tries To Hold All 3 Of Our Boys At Once… Today He Was Successful
I've tried to do this with my two adult cats. They are NOT friends - it did not end well for me XD (4-year-old tuxedo boy: Preacher - 9-year-old void girl: Kohl) peepee_and...9052e2.jpg
Lilith, Clancy And Their 4 Newborn Kittens
Visited My Parents This Weekend To Break These Guys Out Of Jail
You broke 'these guys' out of jail? What was the guy with the beard in for?
I doubt the mother is involved so there’s no “putting it back” possible.
Load More Replies...Big Bro And Lil Sis (Oc)
I Got My Cat A Little Kitten So That He Wouldn’t Be Alone And It Fixed His Litter Issues!
When you have to be the mentor for someone younger, you tend to clean up your act to be the best example you can be. You realize you have to grow up, for them. So, when this older guy was teaching the youngster how to “cat”, he corrected his litter issues to teach the kid the right way to use the cat box.
Got my big, Maine C**n a kitten, and she was too much for him. He always swatted her, then hissed and ran away. So, I got her a kitten, and they're good friends. The grumpy bachelor has his space, and the girls play together. It's a nice setup. He's very protective of them when we're outside. So, that is to his credit. He's a good big brother, just not a good playmate.
The Kitten Has Grown Up, But Still Likes To Sleep With His Mom. Do Everyone's Kittens Do The Same Thing?
Personally I have never given birth to a kitten, but my human children had grown out of that stage by the ages of 5 and 9 respectively.
How did you manage to have the 5 year old if the 9 year old was sleeping in the bed with you? Or was that the ONE night they didn’t?
Load More Replies...Welcome Our New Kitten. She Has Unique Heart Shape Spot On Back
From OP on Reddit: "We have decided to name her Serce. It means Heart in Polish. (It pronounces like Ser-che)"
Met This Cutie While I Was On A Trip Abroad A Few Weeks Ago. Wouldn't Stop Following Me
OP says they did not adopt/bring home kitty - kitty (and its mom) had a family who cared for the mom and the kittens :)
Show Me Your Bonded Kitties!
My two little girls: Ginger (right side up) and Whisky (on her side). both_chair...81b5ae.jpg
Spicecake (tux girl) and her brother Joseph (brown tabby)! My dog Fenring found them in the backyard, all alone, at the end of May. A few weeks of food, love, and patience has transformed them from hissy scared strays into fat affectionate lovebugs! Ironically, Spicy looks like the bigger kitten in this photo, but Joseph is actually a full pound heavier than she is! She just looks bigger because she's literally using him as a pillow XD joseph_and...2dd09f.jpg
