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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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He May Not Be A Cutie But My Boy Turned 25 (Human Years) Today And I Wanted To Share His Beauty With All Of You

He May Not Be A Cutie But My Boy Turned 25 (Human Years) Today And I Wanted To Share His Beauty With All Of You

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Cat Family...

Cat Family...

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“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.”

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My Son Always Texts To Say He's On His Way Home

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.

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Just A Man Feeding A Kitten On The Underground

Just A Man Feeding A Kitten On The Underground

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"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.

#6

My Friends Grandad Feeds The Local Strays, This Is What He Woke Up To Today

My Friends Grandad Feeds The Local Strays, This Is What He Woke Up To Today

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I Found Him Skinny And Sick... Now 2yrs Later Look At This Gorgeous Mf!

I Found Him Skinny And Sick... Now 2yrs Later Look At This Gorgeous Mf!

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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

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

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#9

This Is Truffles; She Works At A Children’s Optometrist To Help Them Feel Better About Wearing Glasses

This Is Truffles; She Works At A Children’s Optometrist To Help Them Feel Better About Wearing Glasses

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That would just make the children feel worse, they can't rock the glasses as well as the cat does./s

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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.

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“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.

#10

So I Found Out GF Is Cheating On Me

So I Found Out GF Is Cheating On Me

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.

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Camouflage

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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.

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#15

This Person Made A Tiny Living Room For Their Cats

This Person Made A Tiny Living Room For Their Cats

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is stunning!!! also: the letters on the right table say "spoiled"

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#16

This Kitten Followed Me Home Like 8 Blocks And Then After That, She Broke Into My House Back In July Of 2019

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.

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Our 18 Year Old Cat Sleeping With Our 8 Month Old Kitten

Our 18 Year Old Cat Sleeping With Our 8 Month Old Kitten

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Lauren S
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel like the 18 YO is teaching the 8 mo old how to properly sleep in a box. “Like this little one, on your side, back towards the edge so you don’t fall out! Now watch the hoomans go nuts about how cute we are and post our pictures online!”

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#20

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

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

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#21

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

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

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#23

My Cat Is Absolutely Obsessed With Our New Kitten

My Cat Is Absolutely Obsessed With Our New Kitten

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#24

Loki And Athena Couldn’t Be Better Parents

Loki And Athena Couldn’t Be Better Parents

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The Way My New Kitten Was Looking At My Husband On The Way Home

The Way My New Kitten Was Looking At My Husband On The Way Home

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Lauren S
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He may look like she is adoring and worshiping hubby but really he is plotting how to rule her new kingdom! (I cannot decide on the gender of the cat, sorry!)

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#26

My Cat Was Attacked By A Bobcat Two Weeks Ago And Had One Of His Eyes Removed

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”.

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#27

His First Spring

His First Spring

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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

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

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#29

Anxiously Awaiting Toy Retrieval

Anxiously Awaiting Toy Retrieval

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Our daily ritual. I actually bought stick-on guards for this but haven't installed them yet.

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#30

A Family Meowed On My Door And Adopted Them

A Family Meowed On My Door And Adopted Them

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I Found A Box Of Newborn Kittens In Street And Now I'm A Single Dad Of 5

I Found A Box Of Newborn Kittens In Street And Now I'm A Single Dad Of 5

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Susan Green
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who the hell just drops a box of baby kitties on the street? Fortunately a good person found them.

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#32

Almost Totaled My Truck Trying To Avoid This Knucklehead! His Name Is Tank And He Fears Nothing

Almost Totaled My Truck Trying To Avoid This Knucklehead! His Name Is Tank And He Fears Nothing

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#33

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 Surgery Patient Was Cold So The Only Logical Solution Was To Warm Her Up While I Did My Medical Records. She’s Doing Great!!

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#34

My Cat’s Glow Up

My Cat’s Glow Up

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#35

He's Going To Be There Awhile...

He's Going To Be There Awhile...

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#36

Ron Came To The Vet Clinic As A Stray

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.

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My Boyfriend And I Just Picked Up Our Little Rescue Kitten, And I Can’t Tell Who’s Happier! Meet Frog!

My Boyfriend And I Just Picked Up Our Little Rescue Kitten, And I Can’t Tell Who’s Happier! Meet Frog!

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#39

My Old Man. He’s Turning 19 This May

My Old Man. He’s Turning 19 This May

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Lauren S
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He is very handsome! I bet he has such great kitty wisdom to share!

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Very Peaceful

Very Peaceful

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Lydia
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The picture is real, but likely from a cat sitting in front of a computer or poster or whatever. Still gorgeous though.

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#41

“We’ll Just Go To The Humane Society For A Look Around”

“We’ll Just Go To The Humane Society For A Look Around”

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#43

Fireball Is His Name

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.

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#44

My Father And The Cat That Launched Onto Him At The Shelter 16 Years Ago

My Father And The Cat That Launched Onto Him At The Shelter 16 Years Ago

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love that dad covered the cat with a towel blanket! 🥰

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#45

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 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

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#46

My Wife Convinced Me To Make Our Kittens Bunk Beds, And It’s The Best Decision I Ever Made

My Wife Convinced Me To Make Our Kittens Bunk Beds, And It’s The Best Decision I Ever Made

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bottom bunk kitty isn't sure top bunk kitty isn't going to come crashing down and smoosh him.

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#47

It Is Earthquake's Birthday Today!

It Is Earthquake's Birthday Today!

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Lauren S
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LOVE!!! Love the name, love that you wrote birthquake on the cake! Happy 7th, Earthquake!

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#48

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!

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!

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The Way My Shelter Kitten Looks At Me!

The Way My Shelter Kitten Looks At Me!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not sure the kitten is actually looking at her, but it's definitely a look of "oh yeeha, this is my spot".

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#50

Cats Sleeping On A Bench In Whidbey Island, Wa. I Had To Stop And Take A Picture On My Walk!

Cats Sleeping On A Bench In Whidbey Island, Wa. I Had To Stop And Take A Picture On My Walk!

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