When life throws you lemons, you do what? No, you don’t just make lemonade, pretending all is good no matter what.
You curl into a ball and look for ways to soothe your soul. And one of the best purrifications for your mind is looking at wholesome cat pictures. Feline therapy is real and if it’s not yet prescribed by doctors, it should be.
But since not everyone has a furball they can hold on their lap, we wrapped up some of the most wholesome images of cats and kittens to bring some much-needed warmth the world sometimes lacks.
More uplifting cat pics for your daily better mood fix await right here.
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Cat Family...
“In spite of their solitary roots, cats are very social, and do bond quite deeply with their owners,” Molly DeVoss, CFTBS, CCBC, CRM, FFCP, a certified feline training and behavior specialist who runs Cat Behavior Solutions non-profit organization, told Bored Panda.
It’s also important to note that cats are very sensitive, Molly says. “They do see when we are not feeling well – emotionally or physically. That is partially due to the break in ‘norm’ – when you are acting different than usual, the cat senses something is wrong,” Molly said.
The cat behavior specialist suggests trying to reassure your cat if you aren’t feeling well. This is so “they don’t think they’ve done something bad.”
My Son Always Texts To Say He's On His Way Home
So I open the door, letting his 17 year old cat, and 16 year old doggo know that he's on his way. This is them waiting for him. Though it was adorable, and wanted to share.
Her Only Kitten
Just A Man Feeding A Kitten On The Underground
"A sign of bonding is when you see your cat rubbing the side of their face against your legs, and items in your home. That area is where there are scent glands that deposit a unique smell for each cat," Molly said.
According to the cat behavior specialist, cats are most comfortable in environments that smell familiar; like them.
"They are basically claiming you as their own when they do it. You will also know your cat is bonded when it wants to be near you. Some cats follow their owners around from room to room and others want lap time. Even when a cat isn’t fond of touch, they can be closely bonded with their owner," Molly said.
My Friends Grandad Feeds The Local Strays, This Is What He Woke Up To Today
I Found Him Skinny And Sick... Now 2yrs Later Look At This Gorgeous Mf!
Today Our Cat Gave Birth To 4 Kittens, And Her Blissful Exhausted Face While Hugging Her Baby Is One Of The Most Beautiful Things I've Seen
This Is Truffles; She Works At A Children’s Optometrist To Help Them Feel Better About Wearing Glasses
That would just make the children feel worse, they can't rock the glasses as well as the cat does./s
It doesn’t mean, however, that cats bond with their owner straight away. Molly said that on average, it takes about three months for a new cat to fully settle into his new home and bond with the family.
“The history and genetics of a cat predicts how quickly they become affiliative. If a cat was raised without humans around, it will take a while for them to bond. If a cat has a trauma event involving humans in their past, they too will take longer to bond,” the cat behavior specialist explained.
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Dumped her, and took a long walk in the cold night, this kitten ran up to me, and walked with me to my home, I took her inside and I'm keeping her. Meet Fate.
My Husband And Cat Share A Birthday Week
Camouflage
Molly also said that establishing a routine as quickly as possible will help your new cat to settle in. “Providing environmental enrichment, so the cat can express its natural behaviors comfortably, will make them feel more relaxed in the home,” she concluded.
I Painted My Cat, Spaghetti
My Aunts Cat Everytime I Pick Him Up
This Person Made A Tiny Living Room For Their Cats
This Kitten Followed Me Home Like 8 Blocks And Then After That, She Broke Into My House Back In July Of 2019
I wasn't even mad I decided to keep her and I named her Shadow because she always sneaks up on people. She's such an awesome friend to me.
And Ye Shall Be Named... Cinnamon Roll
Wholesome Painting
Our 18 Year Old Cat Sleeping With Our 8 Month Old Kitten
My Neighbours Cat Has Realised My Mum Can’t Bend Down To Pat Her Anymore So She Jumps Up On Her Walker To Say A Quick Hello When She Sees Her
Our Cat Had Kittens Two Days After We Had Our Baby Girl. The Kitten Pictures Climbs Into Her Lounger With Her Whenever He Has The Chance. I Think These Two Were Destined To Be Best Buds
He’s Having A Moment
My Cat Is Absolutely Obsessed With Our New Kitten
Loki And Athena Couldn’t Be Better Parents
The Way My New Kitten Was Looking At My Husband On The Way Home
My Cat Was Attacked By A Bobcat Two Weeks Ago And Had One Of His Eyes Removed
He got his stitches out yesterday and he is doing great! Help me pick out a pirate name for my sweet boy! We’ve been calling him “Billie Eyeless”.
His First Spring
Took In This 15yo Lady 6 Months Ago When The Previous Owners Didn’t Want Her. With Proper Food And Care She Has Gained Over A Pound And Looks So Much More Healthy
Anxiously Awaiting Toy Retrieval
Our daily ritual. I actually bought stick-on guards for this but haven't installed them yet.
A Family Meowed On My Door And Adopted Them
I Found A Box Of Newborn Kittens In Street And Now I'm A Single Dad Of 5
Who the hell just drops a box of baby kitties on the street? Fortunately a good person found them.
Almost Totaled My Truck Trying To Avoid This Knucklehead! His Name Is Tank And He Fears Nothing
My Surgery Patient Was Cold So The Only Logical Solution Was To Warm Her Up While I Did My Medical Records. She’s Doing Great!!
My Cat’s Glow Up
He's Going To Be There Awhile...
Ron Came To The Vet Clinic As A Stray
After a few weeks he started making rounds to see patients, cuddling with pets to keep them warm and would sit next to any pet while they were asleep, offering comfort.
My Boyfriend And I Just Picked Up Our Little Rescue Kitten, And I Can’t Tell Who’s Happier! Meet Frog!
Everyone Needs To See Bittles
My Old Man. He’s Turning 19 This May
Very Peaceful
“We’ll Just Go To The Humane Society For A Look Around”
Momma And Her Marshmallows
Fireball Is His Name
I got him when I was 12.. turning 31 in a few months. He's an old man- but he keeps on ticking. No health issues. No pains. Still bosses my other cats around sometimes. What a good little guy.
My Father And The Cat That Launched Onto Him At The Shelter 16 Years Ago
My Husband: Just Chuck The Cat Off You Want To Sit Down. Also My Husband: She's Asleep! I'm Fine Eating Dinner On The Floor
My Wife Convinced Me To Make Our Kittens Bunk Beds, And It’s The Best Decision I Ever Made
Bottom bunk kitty isn't sure top bunk kitty isn't going to come crashing down and smoosh him.
It Is Earthquake's Birthday Today!
This Feral Kitten Wondered Into My Yard A Few Weeks Ago And Has Decided It Lives Here. My Grumpy Old Tom Cat Has Taken Her In As His Own!
The Way My Shelter Kitten Looks At Me!
I'm not sure the kitten is actually looking at her, but it's definitely a look of "oh yeeha, this is my spot".
Cats Sleeping On A Bench In Whidbey Island, Wa. I Had To Stop And Take A Picture On My Walk!
My Dad And The Cat He “Didn’t” Want
There is no stronger bond than between a dad and that pet he didn't want.
The Kittens Found The Baby Again
Ishmael Was Blessed With A Tiny Perfect Snowflake On His Forehead
Meet Peanut. She Is 5 Weeks Old And We Will Love Her Forever
Good Friend Recently Got A New Dog Who Had Been Terrorizing Their 12+ Year Old Senior Cat To The Point Of Bad Depression
Asked if I would take him in so he could be happy again. I’ve never had a cat but said yes to help. Turns out he’s a cool dude and seems to be very happy and comfortable here.
Every Morning, Our Cat Patiently Waits At My Sons' Bedroom Door For Them To Wake Up. And It's Not To Be Fed - He Just Can't Wait To See Them
Told Layla To Strike A Pose And, Well, She Nailed It
He Always Follows Me To The Bathroom, Today He Held My Hand
This Is My Deployment Kitten Cj, He's Being Shipped Home!
I Took My Cat To All My Errands Today And I Think That’s Just How I’m Going To Live My Life From Now On. Crazy Cat Lady Final Form
There’s no such thing as a ‘crazy’ cat lady, I prefer magnificent cat lady.
My Bulgarian Dumpster Cat Is Proud Of His Harness And Doormat
My Sister Told Me My Cat Looks Like Toothless, I Can See It
He Actually Thought I’d Want This
For $5, This Shelter Will Write The Name Of The Person You Hate On A Cat Litter Box
My Mom Crocheted A Couch For My Cats
First Vet Visit, Tony Was Purring So Loudly The Vet Had To Cover His Nose To Hear His Heart
Self-soothing! Cats purr when they're nervous, scared, or in pain, not just when they're happy. Their purring calms people down, too.
This Stray Cat I Started Feeding Last Week Waits For Me To Come To The Door
Just Adopted This Stray Kitty And He Needs A Name...
Girlfriend Gifted Me A Coffee Mug With Our Two Cats On
I Adopted These Twins Tonight! I Havent Got Names Yet Though.
Meet Smokey, Our Volunteer Fire Departments Cat. Here She Is Attending One Of Our Meetings
Is My 20 Year Old Still Worthy Of Eyebleach? All He Wants To Do Is Cuddle These Days
Pancake Is Going Places
Bath Time For Baby Kitty!
I Found This Cat In A Car Engine All By Herself. Any Name Ideas?
My Work Supervisor
NEVER HAVE SALT LAMPS AROUND PETS! This is very dangerous. They are attracted to the lamp and start licking it, because it's salt. This can result in hypernatremia (essentially sodium poisoning) which will quickly kill your pet! This is mentioned by several people in the original Reddit thread. Seriously, NO SALT LAMPS if you have pets that can lick them!
I don’t get how people can torture and kill these innocent animals just for the heck of it…
And people eat them too. Cats are glorious, majestic beings that ought to be worshipped!
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Every kitty got my vote, always do. And old kitties loving young kitties makes me love them more. 🐈🐈⬛🐾💕 Thank you BP.
I don't know about anyone else, but I loved seeing the senior cats and I hope they all live for many more years. I also hope that new kittens enter so they can learn from their elders.
I don’t get how people can torture and kill these innocent animals just for the heck of it…
And people eat them too. Cats are glorious, majestic beings that ought to be worshipped!
Load More Replies... Every kitty got my vote, always do. And old kitties loving young kitties makes me love them more. 🐈🐈⬛🐾💕 Thank you BP.
I don't know about anyone else, but I loved seeing the senior cats and I hope they all live for many more years. I also hope that new kittens enter so they can learn from their elders.
