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Despite speeding cars passing at 75mph and the roar of the highway in her ears, this cat lover didn't hesitate when she was presented with a most-honorable oppawtunity: Save the kitten, save the world.

Because of this brave cat lover's heroic feat, Chauncey the adorable feisty tabby cat kitten gets a second chance at life: One that doesn't remotely resemble a life-or-d3ath play through of Frogger. 

Cats are always the best indicator of red flags in your partner. 

We truly think that cats are like truth detectors. They may not always be able to tell you who is a good partner for you and who is not, but they will give you the signs. The way that your partner treats your cats means so much. If your partner is jealous of your cat and doesn't know how to deal with you showing your cat affection, that's a problem. If your partner thinks that you kissing your cat is disgusting and refuses to kiss you if you do, that's another problem. And if your partner, one day, gives you an ultimatum: it's either them or the cat, then we think that the choice should be a clear one. 

Of course, it's never easy to make that choice. It's never easy to put your relationship off to the side because of the signs that your partner gives you. It's why we think that you should have the cat conversation early. The sooner you get to an agreement when it comes to your pets, the smaller the chance that you will end up in the situation that this woman and her husband ended up in. 

Some cats eat dinner. Other cats expect a full fine dining experience.

Some cats are perfectly happy with whatever lands in their bowl. Then there are the cats who approach dinner like they're reviewing a restaurant menu. The bowl goes down, the cat walks over, gives it a careful sniff, and pauses like it's thinking about the experience so far.

Bougie cats have standards. Chicken again? Didn't we just do chicken yesterday? Maybe today should be salmon. Or tuna. Something that sounds a little more exciting than the usual dinner scoop. They'll sit there staring at the bowl like they're waiting for the chef to come back out with a better option.

Of course, the moment hooman food appears, things get very interesting. The cat suddenly shows up next to the table like it was invited to the meal. Whatever is on the plate becomes the most important thing in the room. Sandwich, pasta, chicken… it doesn't matter. If a human is eating it, the cat immediately believes it must be the fancy food.

These cats are convinced the real menu exists somewhere else in the kitchen. The bowl might be acceptable, but clearly there are better choices hiding behind those cabinets. So they wait. They watch every move their human makes near the fridge or pantry.

And every once in a while, the patience pays off. A treat appears. A small bite of something better lands in the bowl. Bougie cats don't celebrate the victory. They simply eat it like this was the correct meal all along.

The myth about cats and dogs hating one another is about to be busted yet again. 

It is still a widely known "fact" that cats and dogs hate one another, but we, as people who love both cats and dogs, have seen time and time again that it is, in fact, not true. Cats and dogs can be best friends. Under the right circumstances. 

Some cats grow up with dogs, and that way, they are able to learn each other's differences and understand what these differences mean, rather than being afraid of them. Other cats bond with dogs over time, after spending a lot of time with them, and learning that the big, panting, fluffy, tail-wagging machine is actually a total lovebug, rather than something to be scared of. 

Of course, it's not always easy. Cats and dogs really are different. So many of their behavioral cues are completely opposite. But a lot of us - people - are different too, and we know that with enough determination and enough desire, we can overcome any differences separating us. The same is true for cats and dogs. They just need to want to be friends enough, and it ends up working out. 

Despite the fact that normally it takes time for cats and dogs to bond, some of them actually end up doing it very quickly. We think that they both understand good intentions, and if the intentions are good, then the differences between them don't actually matter. That is what we think happened in this video. 

The kitten was very spooked by the doggo at first. The doggo was excited, wanted to make a friend quickly, but he was trying anyway, looking away, trying to seem less intimidating. The kitten wanted a friend, and so did the dog, and they made the effort, each in their own way, to make that happen. And before you know it, within a very short amount of time, this tiny orange kitten went from fearing to loving and cuddling with a giant Alaskan Malamute puppy, as if the universe knew that they were meant to meet and be friends all along. 

Some cats arrive politely at the front door. Ducky decided to make her grand entrance in the middle of the street.

Last October, a tiny kitten was found sitting right in the middle of the road. She was hungry, covered in fleas, and somehow had managed to avoid getting hit by any of the passing cars. It's honestly a miracle she made it through the night out there. Instead of leaving her to fend for herself, this rescuer stopped, scooped her up, and brought her home.

Once she was safe indoors, things started looking up quickly. The fleas were taken care of, her food bowl stayed full, and the little street kitten finally got the chance to relax. She was given the name Ducky, an orange creamsicle baby who turned out to be incredibly sweet. What started as a tiny, scruffy kitten from the road slowly turned into a healthy, growing cat with a big personality.

Over the months Ducky has gotten bigger, stronger, and much more comfortable in her new home. The scared kitten from the road has been replaced by a happy cat who clearly enjoys the good life. There are cozy spots to nap, regular meals, and plenty of attention coming her way.

For someone who had always hoped the cat distribution system would eventually choose them, the wait finally paid off. The system delivered an orange kitten straight from the street, and she ended up being the sweetest little companion. Now Ducky is growing up safe, loved, and very clearly right where she was meant to be.

Cats celebrate March in style. 

March brings us a lot of things. It's sort of the stripping away of winter worries, weary dreary weather starts to brighten. The grass gets greener, and Springtime feels like it's just on the verge of rolling around. We're well into March, so here are some purrfect cat memes that depict absolute March madness. March is a month that's full of symbolism, standing at the liminal space between winter and spring. It holds the feeling of a transitory time. Depending on where you are in the world it could still feel like you're immersed in winter, or like you're about to wear flip flops and head to a picnic. Because of this purrfect ephemeral space it's often times associated with renewal, awakening, and the promise of a bright spring full of growth. 

Cats also give us that feeling that things are looking up. When they knock something off the table while making full eye contact with you, it's actually a sign that they love you! As love and springtime entangle each other, these March madness cat memes entangle your mind and mood into something positive. March is the return of spring. Things become brighter, colors are luridly popping off, like reds and oranges of flowers, green grasses, and leaves on a tree. The days become longer, and you no longer need your winter boots and coat. 

Cats are an incredible part of March symbolism, in that they're active after the winter blues. Changing the weather means changing moods as well. The month is known for a sudden burst of sunshine, rains that only bring more flowers. It's the idea of new beginnings. Many people (and cats) feel a sense of motivation during this time of year. After the slower pace of winter, the increasing daylight can boost energy and inspire you to start fresh projects, spend more time outdoors, appreciate the world around you, and scroll more cat memes. So enjoy this harvested, springtime madness collection of cat memes to celebrate March madness in kitty cat style. 

Sometimes the shortest rescue stories are the sweetest, much like this one which tells the tale of a kitten who was rescued from the cold and promptly returned to his family after being missing for a mere 48 hours.

It is true, in most cases the longer the rescue takes the more harrowing the story is. Often involving injuries, illnesses or worse. Which is why we are excited to be bringing you this story which tells the tale of a tiny kitten who happened to somehow get out of the warmth and comfort of his home. And in a surprising turn of events, instead of being scared and hiding, this kitten went out in search of support to get himself home, or at least out of the cold that was worsening.

Honestly, it sounds like an animated movie, and we would be the first in line to buy tickets to see this tiny kitten named Tux weave his way through the world until he found his way home. Reuniting with his family who had been desperately searching for him the whole time he was missing. 
 

What kind of cat owner lets a cat with kittens roam outside to be lost for over a month?

How many times have we sat here and typed out this same sentiment? If you're going to "own" a cat, you need to take responsibility for it. That means keeping it safe, and even if it cries and screams to go outside, you have to teach it to be an indoor cat. Especially if it just had kittens. The big, bad world is no place for a momma cat and her baby kittens to survive in. Not with cars speeding by, hungry predators looking for their next meal, and snowy weather just waiting to do them harm.

Luckily, mom and her babies were rescued by a neighbor who found them in their shed. They took them in, and honestly, they did their due diligence in trying to find the owner. They posted on Facebook, asked the neighbors, called local vets to see if anyone reported a missing cat and kittens, but got no response. So, they did what any compassionate and caring purrson would: they found homes for the kittens and kept the momma cat.

Well, the "original owner" showed up out of the blue and demanded her cat and kittens back. She even threatened to call the police!

Okay, Karen, you go ahead and call the police. We can't wait for them to show up and laugh in your face.

An owner who doesn't care enough to find her fur babies is not a cat owner in our eyes at all. Scroll down to read the rest of the story!

Now, alongside the iconic Thai elephant, the Suphalak, Korat, Siamese, Konja, and Khao Manee cat breeds are a part of Thailand's cultural representation. Each breed has its own mythology, purrsonality, and cute characteristics that we're pawsitively obsessed with.

We've known from the beginning that cats were going to rule the world, and this is the first step to that happening. It may be a small step, but it is still a step. The Thai government has named its 5 indigenous cat breeds as part of Thailand's "national identity". Some of these breeds are rarer than others, like the Suphalak, a chocolate-colored cat with fierce features, and others are more well-known, like the Siamese cat. 

Seeing as we love all kinds of cats here at I Can Has Cheezburger, we did some digging and found all the lore your feline-fanatic brain would ever hope for regarding these cute kitties. It's purrfectly fascinating to know that some Suphalak cats were thought to bring good luck, and others disaster. The Korat cats weren't for sale. They were instead given as gifts, especially to newly married couples. The Khao Manee were kept inside the royal palace, thought to bring good luck!

There aren't many people we can geek out about cats with, so this kind of news is purrfect for us. It's not every day you get to learn about rare and unique cat breeds that are now national symbols.

We know where our next trip is going to be, Thailand, here we come!