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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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#1
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
Bill Swallow 4 months ago
Give him love, and dignity. Care for him. And bless you for showing compassion.
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#2
Like Father, Like Son
#3
Two Days After Coming Home From The Shelter, And She Hasn't Stopped Hugging Me Since
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.
#4
After 23 Years Together I Think We’re At The End And I Can’t Stand It
LakotaWolf (she/her) 4 months ago
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.
#5
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
#6
I Finally Got Some Good Photos Of Lola’s Eyes! (Tortie-Point Siamese)
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.
#7
This Is Wink-182 And It’s Her 4th-Ish Birthday Today!
LakotaWolf (she/her) 4 months ago
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
#8
Perfect Paws
#9
My Princess After 6 Months Of Adoption
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.
#10
1 Month Progress Of Coco, The Kitten Who Was Found Covered In Adhesive
#11
Found Him In Covered In Engine Oil 2 Years Ago, His Name Is Castrol
#12
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.
#13
Cat Rescued After Massive Earthquake In Turkey, Today
#14
My Wife And The Cat That Adopted Us
#15
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.
#16
The Stray I’ve Been Feeding For Some Months Came In The House To Have Her Babies!! First Family Photoshoot
#17
Cutest Foot Warmers
#18
This Is Lady. She’s 21 And Wears Tiny Sweaters
Laura Lawson 4 months ago
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.
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.
#19
My 15 Year Old Sheep
LakotaWolf (she/her) 4 months ago
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!
#20
My Handsome Man Who Lived On The Streets For 4 Years, This Is Kenny
#21
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.
#22
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)
#23
Our Cats Inspecting Our First Born
#24
Mlem
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.
#25
There Was A Kitty Under The Hood Of A Car At Work And Now I’m Taking Her Home
#26
I Was Living By Myself. I Needed Some Company
#27
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
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.
#28
Saw This On My Walk To Work
#29
Tiny Loafs
#30
Pink Beans And Belly For Miles
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.
#31
Smol And Sleepy
LakotaWolf (she/her) 4 months ago
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!)
Fraxinus excelsior 4 months ago
Add a touch of white to their paws and a white moustache and this baby could be my Elliot and Argento
#32
This Is Not My Cat. Do I Let It In?
#33
Henry Behrens, Possibly The Smallest Man In The World, Dances With His Cat, 1956
#34
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
#35
Enjoying The Winter Sun
#36
Finally Found You
LakotaWolf (she/her) 4 months ago
Power brick is probably nice and warm and is the perfect size for a pocket kitten to sit on XD
#37
She Was In Hospital So... Made Her Some Legwarmers
#38
My Kitties (Brothers, 10 Months) Are So Connected.... They Always Do The Same Things! So Cuuuuute
LakotaWolf (she/her) 4 months ago (edited)
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
#39
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
LakotaWolf (she/her) 4 months ago
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/
#40
I Have No Idea What This Cat Is Doing
#41
My Partner And I Did A Photoshoot With Our Cat For Valentine’s Day. I Love How It Turned Out
#42
Smol Criminals Drunk On Milk
#43
"We're Taking A Break From Fostering." I Said. Bast Said Otherwise
Robyn Hill 4 months ago
When an Egyptian god sends you kittens, you kind of have to accept them!
#44
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…
#46
This Feral Cat From My Village Let Himself Into My House And Has Decided That He Lives In My Basement Now
#47
The Dechonkification Of F***k (2018 vs. 2023)
#48
My Sweet Boy Comforting Me After A Breakup Last Night
#49
She’ll Always Be My Little Girl
Vanessa Steis 4 months ago
there's anopther picture in the original post, showing how big and long she got =)
#50
I Took My Cat To Himalayas On 30 Days Bike Tour
#51
First Time Trying Wet Food. They Sent One To See If It Was Safe While The Rest Formed A Council
#52
Are We Sure It’s Not A Parrot?
#53
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
#54
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
#55
My 'Little' Girl At 9 Months Old Now. Swipe To See Before
#56
She Keeps Putting Her Babies Under My Blankets W Me When I’m Sleeping
#57
Found The Perfect Chair For My Sweet Boy And He Actually Sits In It 😭
Beak Hookage 4 months ago
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! 🪑🐈🐈⬛
#58
She Wanted Me To Meet Her Kitten
#59
You Can Sleep Well Tonight. This Gang Of Criminals Is Off The Streets
#60
Poor Little Guy Is All Eyes (And Belly)
#61
So Smol So Adorable
#62
The Lil Munchkin Is Eepy
#63
Carl With My Other Cat Squeaky
#64
My Cat Has Severe Separation Anxiety. I Combat This By Taking Him Everywhere With Me. Am I Doing The Right Thing?
LakotaWolf (she/her) 4 months ago
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 
#65
Stray Baby Found On Bridge, Before & After Flea Bath
LakotaWolf (she/her) 4 months ago
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 :(
#67
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!
#68
So, After Our First Day Of Volunteering At Our Local Animal Shelter…
Laura Lawson 4 months ago
Which is why I can't be trusted to volunteer at our local shelter. I'd be sneaking them out in my pockets!
#69
My Folks Are Babysitting My Cat For A Few Months While I Move. Mom Sent Me This Tonight…
#70
Took A Photo Of Our Senior Boys With Their Painted Portrait
Bill Swallow 4 months ago
"This is horrible! Your picture looks like me, and my picture looks like you!"
#71
Ten Years With My Girls
#72
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
#73
Lilith, Clancy And Their 4 Newborn Kittens
#74
Visited My Parents This Weekend To Break These Guys Out Of Jail
Bill Swallow 4 months ago
You broke 'these guys' out of jail? What was the guy with the beard in for?
#76
I Got My Cat A Little Kitten So That He Wouldn’t Be Alone And It Fixed His Litter Issues!
Tabitha 4 months ago (edited)
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.
#77
The Kitten Has Grown Up, But Still Likes To Sleep With His Mom. Do Everyone's Kittens Do The Same Thing?
Edda Kamphues 4 months ago
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.
#78
Welcome Our New Kitten. She Has Unique Heart Shape Spot On Back
LakotaWolf (she/her) 4 months ago
From OP on Reddit: "We have decided to name her Serce. It means Heart in Polish. (It pronounces like Ser-che)"
#79
Met This Cutie While I Was On A Trip Abroad A Few Weeks Ago. Wouldn't Stop Following Me
LakotaWolf (she/her) 4 months ago
OP says they did not adopt/bring home kitty - kitty (and its mom) had a family who cared for the mom and the kittens :)
#80
Show Me Your Bonded Kitties!
nottheactualphoto 4 months ago
My two little girls: Ginger (right side up) and Whisky (on her side). both_chair...81b5ae.jpg 
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