I firmly believe the best way to turn a great day into a purrfect one is to spend some time with criminally cute cats. No offense to all you doggos out there (believe me, I love you all, too), but cats are awesome.
But don't worry if you don't have an adorable cat or two by your side at this very moment. Bored Panda created a list of wholesome pictures with kitties to keep you company. Share the ones you enjoy the most with your friends to brighten up their day, keep scrolling, and remember to upvote your favorite funny cats!
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This story occurred in 1996. Scarlett lived until 2008--she always needed a lot of care after this event occurred. Unfortunately, one of the kittens, the little white one died a month after the fire due to a virus. All of the other kittens were okay though.
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New York Daily News of April 7, 1996:"....She couldn’t even open her eyes,...but she touched them one by one with her paw, counting them.’”
Thanks for tipping me over the edge and turning on the waterworks. 🙂
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She was the "spokescat" for Northshore Animal League, Port Washington, NY, until she passed at 12 years old. 4 of her 5 kittens lived after being rescued.
How old was she then? She lived an additional 12 years
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Awwww too much for me, i just wish i could tell the mummy cat her how much i love her and how amazing she was. So beautiful and brave, lovely.
Love is an ultimate power for everyone. What a brave relentless mom!
I'm pregnant and reading this during a break from my work and now I have to try not to cry!
She did! She lived until 2008. This story occurred back in 1996. She always needed a lot of care due to her injuries.
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We read a short story in school when I was younger called Scarlet, about this cat! Or at least or similar, I remember being so happy it was based on a real life story and that the kitties where safe
It's only the second (currently) picture and I'm already tearing up
We have a children's picture book about Scarlett called The Bravest Cat!
She had bad burns but recovered. One of the kittens died from smoke but the other 4 lived.
Load More Replies... Oh my God, that little mother must have suffered horrendous pain, I wonder, how many human mothers would do this ? I hope she will have the absolutely best forever home !!!
I remember this story. Except for one of the kittens dying, it otherwise had a happy ending. Scarlett got the happy life she deserved
What a fantastic mammy cat, the poor thing looks so uncomfortable with all her burns.
What a mama. Even tho she got hurt- look how happy she is her babies are ok and with her.
I think that all of us Mothers would absolutely face those flames to save our children.
I remember when this happened. It was within the same time frame as when the notorious Susan Smith drove her two little boys into a lake strapped into their car seats and killed them. I remember Ophah having the cat story on her show and saying, "It's a shame when a cat is a better mother than some humans."
I sure hope she has a forever home with one of her babies!! What a sweet loving momma some human moms will never be when compared with one hair on her body!!
Didnt want to upvote because this is so sad but i had to because what she did was so brave
Aww, breaks my heart. She's probably in so much pain. Burns are the worst.
Bless her. What an example to us humans of the depth of her love for her precious babies 💖
That’s so heart warming. And people think animals are dumb. They are the dumb ones.
I have the book that was written about Scarlett and her bravery and the lady who adopted her. She is truly an inspiration
And some people keeps claiming to the most certain that animals have no soul. Those people have no brain!
This immediately made me cry. What love and bravery for a sweet Mother.
Scroll back up , she did. > Zoe Gillenwater 1 day ago She had bad burns but recovered. One of the kittens died from smoke but the other 4 lived.
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My heart bleeds for this cat and her family. God bless and keep them.
Wow that is one heroic cat!!!! U better baby her for the rest of her life!!!!!
Oh god that is so sad what a mother does for her babies I am crying!
I still remember Scarlett and her incredible bravery. I hope she has had a wonderful life since.
Aww, what an awesome mother! I sincerely hope she was or can be helped with any health problems caused to get during that frightening time in her life.
I remember reading a story about this, seeing this exact same picture when I was in elementary school!
Great love of the mother cat! Sending you, kitty, lots of healing energy!
Omg! Brave mama, but her pain must be horrid. Aww look at her face, so sad. I hope she heals okay xo <3
And you watched this brave kitty step into the burning house 5 times?^^
I remember this. She was a tough momma. Her babies survived and so did she.
No matter what a cat does - whether it’s sitting in a box or stretching - it remains photogenic. Maybe it's the catnip, I don't know. The point is, they can't take a bad cat photo. Whether they're pooping in the litter box or munching on a mouse they just caught, their expression is spot-on. Some felines seem far too serious, others look cuter than Puss in Boots, while still others make us laugh with their playful antics. It’s no wonder that the Internet is filled to the brim with funny posts showing off the passion for silly cats.
Whether cats are mega chonkers or kitty cats that like to dance dance dance, I think we can agree that we adore them all equally and would gladly bring them back home to live with us.
In the United States, more households have puppers than mousers. However, more cats are kept as pets. Ruff-ly 70 million dogs and 75 million cats live in the US. Meanwhile, global feline population estimates vary wildly because of the millions and millions of feral cats that roam free. They have absolutely no intention of staying still long enough to take part in a survey. Overall, an estimated 220 to 600 million cats live on planet Earth.
The longer you look at their expressions, the deeper the photograph becomes.
A tabby’s life can seem like a never-ending holiday, what with the amount of time they spend napping between meals. Cats truly are notorious sleepy-heads. They snooze 12 to 16 hours every single day. Meanwhile, older cats sleep even more, sometimes for up to 20 hours a day! That’s bound to turn anyone green with envy.
That picture is so cute, I love how they're just sitting peacefully together
Here’s a fun fact for all you Harry Potter and Crookshanks fans out there: hairballs that cats regurgitate are called trichobezoars. Unfortunately, unlike in the Wizarding World universe, real-life bezoars don’t work as antidotes to poison and will make you ill. Don’t eat them.
Now there is some intense snuggling. I suspect it will be juuuust fine.
The one on the right looks like he already knows how he's going to run this household.
This is a... what is it? :D I mean it's super cute, but It looks like a Star Wars bear :D
"And this is how you annoy them by getting stuck in the window when they buy you chicken instead of slamon, son"
my cat does same to me very often. Each time is absolutely precious and makes me feel so loved.
Returned for being too playful?? I'm glad that little fella found a better home!
Take him home and keep him inside. And that goes for the cat as well.
This would be a fantastic tattoo! Wait until the cat poops, maybe he/she got some glitter in his/her mouth too :)
Foster that means I can adopt where are you guys so I can bring you two home?
Maine C**n? You may need to grow your mustache a little fuller to match hers.
Ah yes, read about that one ina separate post. Awesome story, and I believe cat and kids were kept :D
Those are the tiniest cutest loveliest toe beans I have ever seen (◕ヮ◕)
That's your story. I bet the cat has a whole different opinion on that.
Mine has to have a huge fluffy towel in the carrier, best if he is fully wrapped in it like a tortilla, head included xD
Not a fan of animals as Christmas (or any other occasion) gifts. I hope they are taken good care of though.
No a healthy cat. I'm sorry, we had on like that. She didn't make it past 14.
I can't imagine a 6 hour car ride with a kitten in a carrier crying all the way, as we know they all do. He looks very content. And how do we know they didn't have a carrier in the car and let him out so he would stop crying???
And likely drooling in 2 seconds.. "I have now claimed this pillow, It's is now mine!"
Rituals are important. I have to roll on my side and Jane is the little spoon.
when my cat went missing, and came back 2 weeks later - she would sleep / sit on me every time I wasn't standing... for the next month. Was beyond adorable, and I was very willing to enable that behaviour.
Adding this to my life goals. The tattoo and getting my cat into a shark costume
Our lady cat starts talking whenever my fiancee sneezes loudly. He always tells her "Thank you!" :D
My first cat loved to shower with me and would throw himself at the door if I dared shower alone.
To be fair she said that [we] couldn't get a cat but not that [she] couldn't get a cat
So sorry you lost your home, but you are a wise woman to have your priorities straight.
I'm so happy for you both. I think you were as miserable as your kitty, or possibly more.
I'm so, so very sorry for your loss. You were so obviously a wonderful friend/mom/partner to her.
This is Jane Elizabeth, Queen of the May, who allows my daughter to do anything.
So sweet! Is there a shelter or rescue group that would take these kitties in so they can get off the street?
Any time I noticed the toys getting fewer and fewer, I knew it was time for a HARVEST. That involved looking under the sofa, stove and fridge. Sure beats going to Petsmart for more.
This picture bothers me. Who keeps their pop bottles on top of the fridge?! Warm pop *shudder*
Well... I upvoted everything. Have a nice week everyone and keep away from the sun.
lol I upvoted every single post too. Have a nice week!
Load More Replies... I have diagnosed anxiety and whenever I have a breakdown, my rescue cat comes and cuddles me til I'm ok. He's amazing and I'm grateful to have him
Sorry to hear of your struggles. But more importantly, I'm so very glad you've found a positive way to work through them. I wish you & yours, only good things. :)
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My dad is mad cause I keep taking pictures of cats during our stay in Poland... They're everywhere... and I feel happy...
I talk to every cat, england or poland. We go to see my dad in poland and go to the seaside- bet you I bother every cat. My dad and my husband just gave up and roll with it. It's gonna happen anyway lol
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I pat a cat for the first time in over 20 years this weekend. Went away with the family to a farm and there was a cat that seemed to like our cabin and would sit outside all the time. He would also try and get inside the cabin but he isn’t allowed and I am allergic to cats. He was a gorgeous looking cat and had such a beautiful temperament. I was umming and ahhing on whether I should risk patting him. I couldn’t resist I gave him a little pat then ran to the kitchen to wash my hands thoroughly. I usually don’t see myself as a cat person for a few reasons and that is because of my allergies, and it also pisses me off when I see cats roaming, cats coming into my yard and dig up the garden to s**t, they kill wildlife and leave half eaten corpses around etc. Bit the fact is the cats are doing what comes naturally to them. The problem isn’t the cats, the problem is the owners. My judgement of cats themselves is misguided.
*Feral* cats in Australia are a huge problem. They have and are devastating wildlife. I have taken "stray" cats in for TNR. before that became a thing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wF_omFE7Etc <<<<
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Animals deserve only kindness. So many wonderful stories of kindness.
Every one of these cats are adorable. No matter how smol, chonky, fluffy or weird. We don't deserve cats in this world, but we are blessed to have them <3
This is my favorite post, from all of the ones I’ve seen! It was soo adorably cute, and I loved it! You guys should post more things like these! Have a nice day!
Thanks to everyone who submitted these loving and uplifting photos! #catsrule 😻
My dad is allergic so I can never get a cat... i love them so much though... :(
I was hoping to see about an hours worth of more cat pictures on here. hahaa!
My nephew's big pitbull and his itty bitty kitten... and the kitten is the dog's not anyone else's LOL. 67369929_1...fae4b0.jpg 
I was having a crappy day until I read this, now I feel a little better. I want a kitty now xx
I would love to get a cat, but unfortunately my sister is highly allergic to them, so if I got one, she couldn't come over to visit and since cat hair gets stuck to, like, everything, I couldn't go over to visit her, either. And as much as I love cats, I love my sister more
https://www.omlet.co.uk/guide/cats/choosing_the_right_cat_for_you/7_best_hypoallergenic_cat_breeds/
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If at least 10% of them are true, I buy myself a beer. Spontaneous none, anyway. And the fact a being shows too much love can even be the sign of a previous trauma, including bad treatments.
Well... I upvoted everything. Have a nice week everyone and keep away from the sun.
lol I upvoted every single post too. Have a nice week!
Load More Replies... I have diagnosed anxiety and whenever I have a breakdown, my rescue cat comes and cuddles me til I'm ok. He's amazing and I'm grateful to have him
Sorry to hear of your struggles. But more importantly, I'm so very glad you've found a positive way to work through them. I wish you & yours, only good things. :)
Load More Replies... My dad is mad cause I keep taking pictures of cats during our stay in Poland... They're everywhere... and I feel happy...
I talk to every cat, england or poland. We go to see my dad in poland and go to the seaside- bet you I bother every cat. My dad and my husband just gave up and roll with it. It's gonna happen anyway lol
Load More Replies... I pat a cat for the first time in over 20 years this weekend. Went away with the family to a farm and there was a cat that seemed to like our cabin and would sit outside all the time. He would also try and get inside the cabin but he isn’t allowed and I am allergic to cats. He was a gorgeous looking cat and had such a beautiful temperament. I was umming and ahhing on whether I should risk patting him. I couldn’t resist I gave him a little pat then ran to the kitchen to wash my hands thoroughly. I usually don’t see myself as a cat person for a few reasons and that is because of my allergies, and it also pisses me off when I see cats roaming, cats coming into my yard and dig up the garden to s**t, they kill wildlife and leave half eaten corpses around etc. Bit the fact is the cats are doing what comes naturally to them. The problem isn’t the cats, the problem is the owners. My judgement of cats themselves is misguided.
*Feral* cats in Australia are a huge problem. They have and are devastating wildlife. I have taken "stray" cats in for TNR. before that became a thing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wF_omFE7Etc <<<<
Load More Replies... Animals deserve only kindness. So many wonderful stories of kindness.
Every one of these cats are adorable. No matter how smol, chonky, fluffy or weird. We don't deserve cats in this world, but we are blessed to have them <3
This is my favorite post, from all of the ones I’ve seen! It was soo adorably cute, and I loved it! You guys should post more things like these! Have a nice day!
Thanks to everyone who submitted these loving and uplifting photos! #catsrule 😻
My dad is allergic so I can never get a cat... i love them so much though... :(
I was hoping to see about an hours worth of more cat pictures on here. hahaa!
My nephew's big pitbull and his itty bitty kitten... and the kitten is the dog's not anyone else's LOL. 67369929_1...fae4b0.jpg
I was having a crappy day until I read this, now I feel a little better. I want a kitty now xx
I would love to get a cat, but unfortunately my sister is highly allergic to them, so if I got one, she couldn't come over to visit and since cat hair gets stuck to, like, everything, I couldn't go over to visit her, either. And as much as I love cats, I love my sister more
https://www.omlet.co.uk/guide/cats/choosing_the_right_cat_for_you/7_best_hypoallergenic_cat_breeds/
Load More Replies... If at least 10% of them are true, I buy myself a beer. Spontaneous none, anyway. And the fact a being shows too much love can even be the sign of a previous trauma, including bad treatments.
