If there’s one thing that could save us from chaos, misery, and that hard-to-pin-down feeling of emptiness, it should be cats. In 2019, CNN estimated that there could be around 6.5 billion cat pics on the web, and in 2020, hoomans have officially lost count. And honestly, who cares—our love for felines is infinite anyway.
Bored Panda has compiled a list full of the most wholesome kitties that have all the essential emotional nutrients, from feel-good to feel-awesome. Scroll down, upvote your faves, and share with friends and family members, because we all need that pure purrfection.
And if your purrmometer needs even more cuteness overload, check out our previous posts with wholesome cats here and here.
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My Cat Learned That The Alarm Sound Means I Wake Up, And She Snuggles On My Chest Right After. I've Been Setting My Alarm 30 Minutes Early Every Day To Give Her More Happy Time
Mine knows thr difference between really awake and just snoozing, watches me like a hawk and the comes in for attention.
The Time I Rescued A Crying Kitten Outside My Cat Cuddled Her
And to think that some people say that animals don't have emotions or souls.
I absolutely love that picture. It's the epitome of love and support.
When it comes time, if their Hooman's haven't found homes for them, Mama Cats will distribute their Chirrens' around the neighborhood. If you ever find a Kitten in your garden or hiding under one of your bushes, consider yourself Chosen, by a very wise and selective Mama. The Very Best Kittens I have ever had the pleasure of helping me live, feeling loved, have come to me that way.
This is exactly how my 1st (adopted) cat, chose her best friend (my 2nd adopted cat). I was fostering kittens, and she chose her bestie, by cuddling up together like this. They STILL sleep all snuggled up and hugging eachother. Best choices I ever made. <3
Just 5 More Minutes!
That's Henry and Baloo! They are the best little camping buddies in the world! See them at https://www.ourwildtails.com!
The charm of cat pictures and videos is such a universal thing, it crosses all boundaries of culture, age, and social background. Our common interest in all things cat-related can be interpreted as an international language of friendship and fun.
Maria Bustillos, author of the book “Cat Is Art Spelled Wrong,” writes in her essay “Hope Is the Thing with Fur”: “they make every message to which they are appended feel softer, lighter, easier.”
In fact, “loving a cat,” writes Maria, “is a way in which a person can feel and express goodness and happiness, and cats express these things back to us in return.” Cat pictures and videos document these subtleties of human and non-human relationships in a form that’s understandable to anyone on earth.
This Is Tiger. He Just Turned 31. We Are Told He Is The Oldest Cat In The State Of Illinois
And you wouldn't think it to look at him! You're only as old as you think you are lol
Bonnie just turned 27 and is still eating and playing. All Bones and loves tomato soup and living her best life!
Wow! You can tell he's an elderly cat, but he's in remarkably good condition. Other cats look worse before they even reach 20 years (not my parents' healthy old cat I mentioned in another comment, but e.g. her late brother). There's only so much you can tell from looks, but barring a chronic condition or a really bad infection, I'd say he still has a few years left.
i once had a cat named tiger and man this tiger looks great what do you feed him
He's gorgeous, so gorgeous. I really love old cats, he's so precious. <3
I Work In Remote Areas As A Geologist. Was Leaving My Camp This Morning And Heard Mewing. Turned And This Little Fella Followed Me And Climbed Me And Promptly Fell Asleep. I Think I’ve Been Chosen. World, Meet Spud. He’s Asleep In My Field Lab Now After Wet Food And Water
Guys who take care of hungry kittens are always handsome! I got one of those even though he used to claim he was not a cat guy!
Load More Replies...Dad: We Are Not Feeding That Feral Cat. Also Dad: I Set Up A Heated Cat House In The Backward And Put A Camera So We Can Make Sure She’s Home Safe Every Night
Well, she can probably fed herself, but heated cat houses are a rare commodity. So, good choice!
The poster meant that dad had a change of heart. Not only is dad FEEDING the feral cat he's HOUSING the feral cat in style ^;^
Load More Replies...Yup, this house is just a temporary arrangement, she already has her claws into his heart and now she's just slowly pulling him in...he's not resisting.
Load More Replies...This dad has to be the cutest yet. My husband didnt want me to have a kitten. Hubby cuts the light on in the laundry room so Tiger could see his food and litter box. I had to explain his vision is better than yours. His response....I dont want him to be scared.
Good point. Just maybe have a local TNR do it, so the cat doesn't feel betrayed.
Load More Replies...Meanwhile, Abigail Tucker noted in an opinion piece for The New York Times that cats’ virtual success is rooted in their biology. “Cats are solitary, asocial hypercarnivores built to do one thing: get meat.” And this stalking and pouncing modus operandi is “perfect for a six-second Vine or a pithy tweet.” Just think about it—how many cat pictures and videos show them acting on something without warning? Springing like rockets without sound, they give us that rare feeling of unexpectedness.
Fireman Rescues A Cat
My exact thought, she's holding on tight to her rescuer.
Load More Replies...This is indeed quite wholesome. Up vote this pic, it's better than currently being number 5.
My Friend's Wife And Cat Watching A Shy Stray Kitten Eat The Food They Put Out
She gave it food. As far as the kitten is concerned the adoption papers have been signed.
Load More Replies...Hey Everyone! Back In July I Posted Our Sweet Little Rescue, Kyra. Everyone Asked To See Her Progress, Here She Is In All Of Her Glory!
I remember this kitty well, tons of eye and nose goop, filthy fur, possibly an eye infection, probably full of worms...look at me now she says! Her coat looks so soft, bright beautiful eyes and she looks very happy and contented Great Work folks!!
Benefits Of Being A Vet
Haha. I believe he's been spoken for. Multiple times =D
Load More Replies...I thought he was standing upright at first and was like ahh spider cats
at first i thought that he was standing and the cats were defying the laws of physics, as usual
Cat physics is wildly different to human physics! :-D
Load More Replies...My Cat Looks Like He Just Told His Favorite Joke And He’s So Proud Of Himself
And the dad joke of the second goes to this cat
Load More Replies...My Kitten Has Hearts Behind Her Ears!
The best beauty mark there is! In these strange times we live in, posts about pets are the most therapeutic thing there is!
Dad Passed Out After A Long Day With The Kids
Yup - that's a typical "I'm beat!" Dad expression!
Load More Replies...It’s Dangerous To Go Alone! Take This With You
It's basically a seal point, like a Siamese...But black and grey instead of dark brown and tan. Beautiful markings, IMO. It's probably just a mutt shelter cat who rolled well on the fur genes table at birth.
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we should be able to like things multiple times SOLEY so that we all can make this image more well known
Yum,,,, I think "that" is plotting and it is the danger everywhere!!! Oh the terror of those super thin super sharp kitten teeth and claws!
Copycat
I love how the cat even has a little Maneki-Neko (Beckoning Cat) lucky charm on its collar.
Cat was like:H-oh my god look at this idiot, watch this,watch this ^~^
A Cat With Her Little Baby!
The Day I Brought Little Owen Home vs. 1 Year Later. He Grew Into Quite The Majestic Floof
My Boyfriend And My Cat Have A Special Bond.... I Feel Like The Third Wheel
I have noticed cats are more affectionate towards men..has anyone else noticed this?
No. One of my cats, Stripe, a male preferred when my female friends came over. When they did, he would act like a Lothario and flirt with them and demand attention. When males came over, he would hide and look from afar as if to say "Leave you bastard. Hiss!" One of my other cats only acknowledged when one friend came over and get attention from her. Meanwhile ignoring me. I called my cat Brownie a Benedict Arnold because of it. Rascal (female) runs to my Uncle's attention. CoffeeCake does the same only when he's carrying or eating food. Coffee is a piggy. My Uncle eats like one. pc293327-5...d66b37.jpg
Person: AHHHHH Cat : AHHHHHH Person: U a copycat Cat : im not a copy of your cat
My Cat Keeping My Mom Company While She Prays
I love that kitty has his/her own prayer rug! Comfort and companionship. So obvious that animals have spiritual lives just like us.
My dogs have their own yoga mat that I place next to mine. They do their own version of downward dog and other stretches. Cracks me up.
Load More Replies...This Is like yoga time in my house. I had to get another yoga mat and cut it up into cat size mats so we can all do our own various kinds of yogas on our own mats. :D
Never Thought This Little Fella Would Change My Life. Ptsd Is So Difficult To Deal With, This Little Fella Makes A World Of Difference. Purr On Playa.
Yes, cats are very receptive to your moods and can really comfort you.
This is true. When my boyfriend was breaking up with me, and I was in a flood of tears, one of my girls hissed and growled at him. "Good girl," I said. Cats are great!
Load More Replies...A cat's purr is on a certain hertz that helps in healing. I just know it's very soothing to listen to.
I'm glad that he is such a comfort. God bless you and Thank you for your service.
Extremely attractive cat .. and you aren’t too shabby yourself, sir 😉
Look after your self, I’m sure this little fella will be so great for you
Stopped My Car In Traffic To Save This Kitten.
And that was the single finest moment of your life! I say that not knowing whether or not you will ever win a Nobel Prize, found a Fortune 500 company, climb Mount Everest or land on Mars, because I already know that nothing else you will ever do is going to be better than saving this baby!!! BRAVO, and may you and your precious purrito have many, many happy years together.
Purrito. Gonna have to borrow that one.
Load More Replies...Kitten Wheel
Isle of Miaow-n. (I apologise for the cat puns. It's reflex at this stage!)
Load More Replies...That should be the logo of Cats Protection or something. Perfect
Born 3 Days Apart, Met Just Last Week, Already Best Of Friends
What a sweet photograph. Growing up with pets is the best.
The Smile That Made My Day
I see more of a smile in the first pic, but I still want to pinch its cheeks.
My Girlfriends Horse Got A New Friend
Such a difference in size, yet still adorable. Don't forget to nuzzle the 2nd one approaching. I can just picture these two riding the horse when they get older.
I've seen horses eat ducklings and chicks, alive, so I wouldn't let this tiny kitten near one.
"He's Feral, He'll Never Be A Loving Cat". Meet Fuzz Aldrin. Born Feral, Now Colossal Suck.
I had a call from the shelter one night telling me that a large grey cat was being adopted and they needed to know his name to look up his profile. Well, the only large grey cat we had was feral and I told her that. She looked at the man and his new pet and said "well, Reuben doesn't appear to be feral anymore". We never got a call later saying the cat wasn't working out, so I guess it's true "Reuben isn't feral anymore", he had been for two years.
The Way My Cat’s Fur Lines Up When He’s Asleep
Mister Weez Was Always My Big Chonk. After A Year Of Diet And Exercise, He’s Now My Small/Medium Chonk
Bravo!!! I'm so impressed, he's a lucky boy his parent care about his health.
It's really mostly smaller food portions, low calorie food an exercise by getting them to play. If it doesn't work, talk to your vet. A chonk kitty is not a healthy kitty, however cute they still are.
Load More Replies...That is a very healthy difference, you have added a couple more happy years to this handsome fella's life! Good job on everyone's part ;)
Mom Was Worried Somebody Would Step On The Cat, So She Put Cones Around Him
Never step on a cat not the smartest idea if you don't want your cat to hate you.
I Work As An Industrial Climber. Cats Are Always Happy To See Me
I'm guessing a window washer, or perhaps someone who does repairs/inspections on skyscrapers?
Load More Replies...Head-Bump Loving Cats Are The Worst When They Have The Cone Of Shame!
It's like someone's head or face is being sucked off by an alien, but I can't tell which is which
I Had To Get Him His Own Keyboard To Get Any Work Done
Had to do this for YouTube with my bearded dragons. I had to buy a keyboard, and rig it so it was warm. They only interrupted 1 vid, and that was because my headphones got unplugged
I saw on another website where a guy put a box, something like a "Beer Flat" on his desk, so his cat had a "Place to Be". It worked. - Somewhere else I read where if you make a square using colored tape anywhere on a floor, cats will sit in it. - Go Figure.
My Cat Ripped Open His Favorite Toy. This Is My Grandma Sewing It Back Together.
You would have liked my grandma because she had a lot of cats.
Load More Replies...are you done yet? how bout now? oh come on, at least tell me it's done now!
Convinced My Boyfriend We Should To Adopt A Rescue. It's Only Night 1 And I'm Perfectly Okay With This Outcome
Awwww! Thank You for adopting a full grown kitty! They really do need to be rescued and are more difficult to place. This is one lucky kitty. You 2 are lucky as well.
What a gorgeous coat your new baby has!! Looks like you all are destined for a happy life together, Thank you for rescuing this lovely life!
Packing The Essentials
Hooman Seat Comes With Kitten Compartment
It is wise to keep a kitteh on hand at all times, in case you need emergency snorgling!
My Baby Reinhardt Turns One Today!
I can't be the only one thinking of Bolt with his squeaky carrot toy, right?
Looks Like Their Engagement Photo
I took a loving picture of two of my cats which was rare since they despised each other. More so him (Stripe) than her Brownie (her). He wasn't happy when years before when he went missing, I found her first instead. "I was gone for a few hours and already I've been replaced?" I titled it "Our first wedding photo". 2 mins later they were at each other's throats again. our_first_...4cbf1f.jpg
That is such a perfect photo.. the clarity of the image and their adorable little faces :)
My Friend's Cat Was Recently Put Down, And The Vet Gave Him This Paw Print Of His Cat That Is Full Of Flower Seeds To Be Planted
That's Sweet! Our vet did a paw print from our dear deceased johnny the cat on a card for my son and addressed it to him. He cherishes it
Load More Replies...better put it in a place so if you move you can take it with you
My vet's hospital sent out my cat to be cremated. She came back in the most loveliest box, with her name and years of birth and death. The people that did it also sent a card and a packet of "forget me not" flowers. Just recently planted them in my ministry's community garden. I miss her so much.
what a lovely idea I have just lost my cat (28th april 2020 ) I would have loved a gift like that from the vet
So sorry for your loss! I lost my baby boy suddenly in 2014 and it still hurts!
Load More Replies...He Sleeps Like This
He's hiding, make him a better bed and see if he does the same. Love it when kitties do this by the way.
Light Refraction On This Kitty
Most Of Our Friends Don't Believe We Have A Cat. We Don't See Him Much Either As He Mostly Hides Behind The Bed. Today, While I Was Working, He Was Brave Enough To Come Out For Pets. This Is My 15 Year Old Cat, Elwood.
I have an under the bed kitty that most people have never seen, she was my son's cat, when he died she came to live with us. She sleeps on the bed with me at night and gets hers cuddles and loves and that's it. She won't let my younger son pet her either.
I am so sorry for your loss. Clearly the poor kitty misses him too. Take care.
Load More Replies...How nice of him to 'paws' for a picture too. It's so cool when pets blossom later in life. Our female cat was always very timid, until the gregarious male cat passed away. Then she became super social and loving.
Cats Are Good Boys Too. She’s Been To The Vets, He’s An Ace Big Bro. They Stayed This Way All Day
People think cats only care about themselves. So untrue, as this picture illustrates. They can be incredibly compassionate—-more than most people I know, unfortunately.
If most people where furry and cute it would be easier to sympathize with them.
Load More Replies...Fantastic pic-cats are amazingly compassionate! My sweet girl will lick my tears away if I cry.
He's just makin sure that she doesn't leave him alone like that again...you stayz here!
Male cats really seem to love being caretakers. My very, very old female cat has seizures. I always know when she's about to have one because my tomcat senses it before I do. Runs to her and holds her, trying to pick her up, and afterward he will groom her. He's my lovely little floof nurse. She will hiss and spit at him because she's confused, but he takes it in stride.
Snuggles And Purrs To End A Long Day
The absolute BEST way to decompress is with a warm fuzzy cuddling close!
Still Love To Sleep Together
The mini dachshund I live with and Peeka the cat sleep like this. He's a gray tabby.
It just doesn't matter where the comfort of love comes from with them !!
My Husband Couldn't Have Pets Growing Up. When We Bought Our First House I Got Him A Little Surprise...
Your husband is a lucky guy to have not only this adorable kitty, but also you!
My Kitten Has Taken A Liking Almost Exclusively To Me Since I’m Home With Him All Day. Well Today When He ~finally~ Hopped In My Boyfriends Lap, I Snapped This Gem
What kind of cat is that? Can someone tell me? Looks like a floof version of grumpy cat.
It may be a Holy Burma or a Ragdoll in the color seal point.
Load More Replies...Kisses With A View
All 3 Boys "Help" Me Get Ready For Work Every Morning.
On top: Yaaazzzz, so beautiful! Middle: Good choice of outfit mama! Floor: I don´t know about those shoes....
So how long does it take you to get ready for office with three cuties helping?
9 lives maybe. 3 from each. Or maybe 9 hours.
Load More Replies...Our Cat Is Obsessed With Blanket Forts, So We Made Him This. He Has Wares, If You Have Coin
I do that for my boys (3) and madam likes to trash them with the boys inside
The Nurses Let Henry See Nona For Christmas And He Spent The Entire Day On Her Lap
This Is Not Our Cat. He Does Not Respect Boundaries. He Comes Round Here All The Time. He's A Legend
Two Cats Sitting In A Sakura Tree 💕
♪On the twelfth day of christmas, my true love gave to me…♪
Load More Replies...This Cat Is Not My Cat But Whenever I Get Home From Work And He Happens To Hear My Car Lock, He Shoots Out Of Nowhere And Follows Me To My Door Meowing Till I Sit Down And Allow Him To Take A Nap On My Lap 10/10 Would Pet Again
Oh that cat already has a home. He's well fed and clean. He's probably looking for a second (or third) family. Cats be like that.
Load More Replies...We had this cat that turned up out of the blue. We named him Tiger. Our dog adored him. Found out later when he passed away, he was owned by someone else. He was a terrific cat and helped the dog when he was dying by giving him comfort. RIP Tiger.
I think this cat has decided he IS your cat. we had a cat do that. he lived in a horse stable as a mouser. he would not give up until we adopted him and gave him a life of ease.
My Cat Holds My Hand And Stays With Me When I'm Feeling Down
Any time I get sick, or upset about something, one or more of my animals, cats and/or dog, take a shift sticking close to me to make sure I have round the clock company.
When I had pneumonia my Willem did not leave me for 3 weeks. Escorting me to bathroom, laying on me like a purring fluffy heating pad. He was the best cat ever.
Whenever I have anxiety attacks my cat "talks" to me and and rolls over her back showing me her belly so I can get distracted. I stopped taking medication and she has been a huge comfort for me.
This Is How I Know When She Wants To Play
Substitute a hat for the laptop and you have Puss in Boots from Shrek!
"Choose your loadout!" Selects Mystic Kitten as PC/Avatar. Selects "Soulful Stare" as ultimate ability. Core attributes include "Zoomies" (may use up to four times a day to avoid hit damage), "Self-Grooming" to modify Charisma, "Long Sleep" to increase healing and "No F***s Given" to lower enemy's initiative due to their realization that you won't really care what they do.
Why play games when you can have so much fun playing with your pets?
Peekaboo. Such cute paws. The eyes remind me of Gizmo & Puss in Boots.
Cat Just Wants To Cuddle
I've seen this picture many times, but this is the first time I've noticed cat stickers whatever they are on the back of the seats.
I Brought Home A Stray Cat When I Was 17 Years Old. I'm 36 Now. Every Time I Go To My Parents House, I Check To Make Sure He Is Still There And Give Him Some Extra Love Before I Leave. Meet Scooter.
I Think Our New Foster Kitty Just Found His Forever Home
I love hearing about foster fails. This is even better since the original cat is taking the new one under its paws.
Not All Heroes Wear Capes...sometimes They Wear Safety Vests!
I’d like to shove that brute who did this in a plastic bag and dump into the sea where there are plenty sharks!
Sharks don't attack mate. U need lots of cow blood. They don't attack human blood or urine. Also, cut him up a bit so he looks wounded
Load More Replies...If there's a hell the person who put this kitty in the trash needs to go there!
My Husband Has Been Working From Home Since March 27 But Marty Still Waits For Him T The Front Door At 5pm Every Day
My Friend Found A Kitten At Work Today. This Was Her Reaction
My Roommate Was Learning How To Knit So I Suggested That She Knit A Scarf For My Cat, I Think It Turned Out Pretty Great!
Looks purrfect. Another cat, maybe in another BoredPanda post/article, a cat got a scarf from one of its moms and loved it. If it fell off it's shoulders, Kitty would demand that it be put back on. If one of the humans tried to remove it, Kitty walked away in haste. here it is. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inWt7BRlWjw&feature=push-sd&attr_tag=o5AzrAIddWJwgxKi%3A6
Blessed Adoption
"I don't care what the other bitches say... They're Mine."
Load More Replies...Grandparents Went From "We Dont Need A Damn Cat." To "Did You Set Up Lulu's Spot For Dinner?"
12 Weeks Old, Working Up To Be An Absolute Unit
Maine Coons can get really big, but are the sweetest, funniest, dog-like cats.
In Istanbul, A Stray Cat Mom Took Her Baby To The Er. Doctors And Paramedics Helped The Baby And Took Them To A Vet.
Turkish people are awesome to strays <3 (sure, maybe not all.. but in general)
Not everyone. I went to Marmaris and there were LOADS of stray cats. They went to the outdoor eating area at the hotel I was staying with, and the waiters shooed them and sprayed water in their faces. They were all so skinny :( and just wanted food! I was there for a week. Saw one pet dog on day 5... It's crazy.
Load More Replies...I'm A Plumber Working In A Ceiling Void Under A Leaking Shower And I Have Been Greeted By A Curious Kitty
My Cats Formed A Smiley Face Today
I'm picturing the Boogey Man in "Nightmare Before Christmas" & a weird face atop of vanilla frosting.
We Met The Cutest Cat In The World
The Family Cat Is Really Just My Dad's Cat.
My Cat’s Morning Stretch.
And tum, don't forget his tum. And it is a fine fuzzy tum.
Load More Replies...My Son And Our Cat Every Single Day
I Found Mick In My Garage Three Months Ago Before Taking Him In. He’s Come A Long Way ☺️
Chonker Neighbors
So.. I Paid For A Professional Photoshoot Of My Cat, No Regrets
These pictures are stunning and I hope they bring you joy forever!!
That Glow Up
Went from simple peasant dress to the queen's most exquisite ball gown just like that
Is this normal? For a Fluffy cat not to start off fluffy? This picture is making me think of this one as if its a before & after. maine_c**n...5f-png.jpg
Kodiak, 11.5 Yo, Was Upset And In The Matter Shower Bc Neighbors Were Shooting Fireworks. 6mo Old Dr Pepper Went In And Laid Next To Him For A Few Minutes
IN CASE ANYONE WAS WONDERING WHAT YO AND MO MEAN ITS YEAR OLD AND MONTH OLD
My Son Playing Doctor With The Best Cat Ever...
My Dad Just Got A Kitten.
Guessing this was a rescue, often first time mums have malnutrition and cannot keep their kittens alive unless they get help. >>>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L50sMy1EFKU&t=19s
Load More Replies...I'd agree. Looks a little young to be away from mom.
Load More Replies...It's too bad I'm severely allergic to cats. They seem like great companions!
I have 5 cats and found out last year that I'm very allergic to them... Allergy shots have been working! <3
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It's too bad I'm severely allergic to cats. They seem like great companions!
I have 5 cats and found out last year that I'm very allergic to them... Allergy shots have been working! <3
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