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Three cheers for the four-legged hero of our story, Goose!

It makes us sad that people resort to abandonment when they can't deal with their pets, instead of choosing many of the responsible courses of action that are purrfectly pawssible. You could make a post on Facebook, seeing if anyone wants to adopt them, or even give them to an animal shelter so that they have a chance of finding a new family and being adopted again. What you absolutely should not do, is put all four of your unwanted cats in a pink cage, zip tie it shut so they can't get out, and then abandon that cage in the forest.

While on a hike with his mom, Goose, the golden retriever, alerted his mom to something strange off the trail. He led her to the bottom of a ditch, where she found the metal cage that housed our four soon-to-be rescue cats: Ginger, Sporty, Baby, and Posh (we hope you appreciate their names as much as we do). With no way to get out, these cats would have been in big trouble if it hadn't been for Goose and his purrfectly astute nose!

After giving them some food, Daisy, Goose's mom, contacted animal control, which transported the kitties to a nearby shelter for treatment. With two of them being Siamese cats, we're sure that they'll be adopted into a family that loves them in no time. 

Some strays are just waiting for someone to notice how loving they really are.

This sweet boy was originally found outside with no one claiming him, even though he was far too friendly and affectionate to have lived his whole life as a stray. His past is a bit of a mystery. Whoever had him before clearly missed out on an incredible cat. At first, the plan was to follow the usual TNR process, which is why he has the clipped ear. But once people spent a little time with him, it quickly became clear that this cat was not meant to return to life on the streets. He was simply too gentle and loving.

He settled in beautifully at home and what really stood out was his personality. This is the kind of cat who seems to have an endless supply of affection. He loves being snuggled and pet, happily soaking up attention whenever it's offered.

He even has some charming dog-like habits. His tail wags when he's excited, and he loves pressing his forehead against his person's forehead or gently touching noses like a little greeting. On top of that, he's clever too. With a bit of clicker training, he's already proving to be a quick learner.

His past may always remain a mystery, but one thing is certain. This sweet, affectionate boy now has a future full of warmth, safety, and the love he clearly deserves.

Who needs therapy when you can heal yourself with cat memes?

Some days just feel heavier than others. Maybe it's a work thing, relationship struggle, friendships going downhill, feeling insecure in yourself, or something existential that you just can't put your finger on. Your to-do list is longer than normal, or you just woke up with a wistful feeling that seems to hover in the background of your life. On days like that it rarely helps to contrive happiness. What you really need is something small, gentle, comforting, and in the form of cat. Like a warm drink from your favorite mug, or a soft blanket wrapped around you, a scroll through these indulgent cat memes will surely make you feel better. 

Cats have an almost magical ability to soothe the soul. Perhaps it's their soft fur, their slow blinks, or the way they curl up into impossibly cozy shapes that make them look like living loaves of bread. Even in meme form, they radiate a kind of calm absurdity amongst the absolute chaos of life. One moment you're staring at a tiny kitten dramatically screaming at absolutely nothing, and the next you're looking at a very round cat who has decided that a shoebox is the most luxurious throne imaginable. 

There's something indulgent about giving yourself permission to enjoy these small moments of humor. Cat memes don't judge you, they don't expect anything, and they'll never hurt you. You don't have to think deeply, analyze complicated plots, or keep up with stressful news. You just look, smile, and maybe let out a quiet laugh when a particularly dramatic feline appears with a caption that perfectly matches your mood. So curl up in bed, finish your nighttime rituals of skin care, ordering food delivery, and candles lit in your humble apartment and simply enjoy the little things. 

Caturday has officially made its grand entrance, marked by the intense stare your cat gives you from inside the cardboard box because you're still home.

We've successfully survived the workweek blep and transitioned into the golden era of the weekend. This is the sacred time when the "if I fits, I sits" philosophy becomes our collective north star, and the only deadline we recognize is the one set by a hungry kitty at 4:00 AM.

Stepping into this feline-fueled sanctuary weekend means checking your productivity at the door and embracing your inner floof. Whether you're currently a liquid cat melting off the sofa or a high-energy hunter stalking a single red dot, it's all about honoring the nap time and the slow-blinks chill. We aren't just lounging - we are masterfully practicing the art of the loaf. Mute the notifications, fluff the pillows, and let the meowrale boosting energy of a thousand purrs carry you through. It's time to celebrate in true cattitudinous style. No thoughts, just chill.

Is your cat a liquid or a solid today?

There may be over 300 types of dog breeds, but cats come in many different forms as well. Long bois, munchkins, Maine coons, Norweigan forest cats, abyssinians, short hair, long hair, hairless, polydactyl, purrmanently grumpy… we could go on, but we think you get the picture. But the most shocking feline form is when they change from solid to liquid.

In their liquid state, their normally solid bones turn into noodles, and this allows them to purrfectly fit into any shape of container. From vases to shoeboxes to plastic bags, even the noodliest of cats can fit in fishbowls. It's pawsitively mind-blowing to see. When your cat is in its liquid state, it will become even more flexible than before. In some cases, it will look like a blob of fluff with a face sticking out of it somewhere. You can pick them up and they will literally flop like a slinky. Not only is it purrfeclty hissterical, but it's also ameowzing how fast they can change from one state to the other. 

If you've never experienced this feline phenomenon before, don't worry, it will happen at some point or another. The key is not to panic. Yes, your cat is okay. No, they don't need a chiropractor. Yes, this is the purrfect opportunity to pretend to play them like an accordion. No, this is not the right time to pet their bellies. 

You'll learn, slowly, what is best for your cats during their non-solid states, but one thing's for certain: they are literally liquid.

His name is Nermal, which is fitting, considering there is nothing normal about him.

Listen, we have been writing about cats for a long time here at ICHC. We have seen an endless number of cats online. And every time we see a new one, we think that we have seen all of them. How many unique cats can there be in this world? Apparently, there are more than we think. Because every time that we think we have seen it all, a new cat goes viral for something unexpected. 

Just this week, we had two separate cats go viral for their unique appearance. We saw a black kitty with giant gray eyes that looks entirely like it was generated by AI. And we saw a beautiful kitty wth four ears and a curled tail who people also suspected wasn't real. And today, we come across another one. A kitten unlike any other kitten that we have ever seen before. A kitten whose owner even says that there might be some "alien DNA" running through her veins. We can safely say that we are flabbergasted by this one. We don't know what makes the cat look like this. The only thing that we do know is that we wouldn't have been able to resist adopting him either. 

Feline funnies to start the weekend on the right paw? Sign us up!

Caturdays are typawcally reserved for snuggling with kitty cats, loving on them until they get tired of us, and then setting them free from our loving cat pawrent grasp until they decide to trust us again. It's a never-ending cycle that we wouldn't trade for the world, and we're sure you feel the same.

Where there are feline funnies, there are cat pawrents. It's just a fact. I wish that every day were Caturday, because then I'd have a reason to stay home guilt-free with my feline. I guess there is no need for an occasion; we can do that whenever we want. Looks like I'm going to start now. See ya later, cat lovers. Scroll below for some good furry fuzzy vibes.

Apparently, cats can be guard dogs, too. 

Many cat lovers think that kitties are just lackadaisical house gnomes with a sunny spot in the corner and a multi-bed cat tower in the living room, but cats can be so much more than sleepy babies. Cats aren't actually as lazy and adorable as we think they are, and as the courageous feline in this next story proves, cats can actually be incredibly effective guard animals. 

Don't mess with a guard cat, because a flurry of mean beans might be the last thing you ever see.

Yes, cats look in the mirror when you're not home and they practice their purrs, their meows, and their mischief. 

Cats didn't become to purrfect overnight. It's been millennia of them practicing how to be the cutest, most mischievous and deceptively pawdorable as they can possibly be. It's hard work to purrfect a meow! To target the purrfect lilt, the purrfect way to balance the juxtaposition between being cute and cuddly, but naughty and silly. They're working harder than we think. They look at the mirror like we do our affirmations for confidence and self love, but they do it for purrs and meows. They practice from the photos of puppies to copy their doggy eyes, so reach maximum cuteness. 

When you're looking for something pawdorable to scroll without the difficulty of deciding what, cat memes are the purrfect excuse to lay in bed and ponder anything you can. A cat's passion isn't unlike our own. We love seeing our friends, good company, good food, and downtime at home after a long day. Cats love the same types of things! They love the freshest tuna, the best shows to binge with you, and to be around their friends and family (you). Cats love us more than we realize. 

A calm cat cannot be taken for granted, especially seeing as they spend most of their waking hours causing chaos. Which is why we captured the essence of that cat calm in this collection of really relaxed cats so that you can finish your week with a similar sort of peace in your heart.

After all, it has been a long and trying week, as they often are. And with the weekend coming up, it would be a crying shame to carry over the stresses and strains of the working week with you into the weekend. That is why we enlisted the support of the most powerful force of calm known to hoomankind, the calm cat. A true rarity amongst feline behavior, so much so that if you are ever lucky enough to cross the path of a truly calm cat you had better stop and show your gratitude for their docile demeanor or else face the consequences.

So we suggest using this list to learn to appreciate just how sweet and un-cat-like it is for our frenetic felines to be cool and calm and in doing so allow that soothing energy to wash over you and cleanse you of your work week woes.