Some cats are just wilder than others.

There are cats who can sit on your lap all day long, only taking food and bathroom breaks because they have to - and then returning to steal some more of your body warmth (and your heart). But then there are the absolute demons, the spawns of satan who were probably pspspsed here during a dark summoning ritual. My cat is not like that. Sure, she has the occasional zoomies trip in the middle of the night, but she's not the complete ruckus mess some other cats are. My friend's cat, though… he's another story completely.

Way before I had a cat of my own, I took a vacation for a month, and it just so happened that this friend needed a place to stay. I sublet my room to her and her cat. She warned me he's a wacky one, and this wasn't news - I already heard the stories about him directly from her. The Prophet was his name. Well, Elijah initially, but the more character he's shown as he grew up, the more it became clear he needed his own title. So… Elijah The Prophet, yes? He's an absolute maniac.

When I came back home after the sublet/vacation period, I returned to a room I did not recognize. The curtains were rolled up above the window, the computer was on the highest shelf of my closet (yes, inside), and the office chair was shredded to pieces. That was the art exhibition The Prophet left me. Or, more accurately, his hooman. The chair thing was inevitable, but the curtains and my PC were thoughtfully well-defended. But with that being said, I don't think I'm about to host that crazy cat in my house ever again. At least the story I was left with is funny, as are all this cat's other stories.

Rehoming a cat, sometimes, is the kindest choice. 

Generally, of course, we are against cats being rehomed. There are so many solutions to so many issues that can be found. Letting your cat go should always be the last choice. Because as smart as cats are, they are still just cats, and they don't understand rehoming. They just think that they were abandoned by their owners. But sometimes, when the problem is insurmountable, surrendering your cat is not only the right choice, it's also the kindest one. 

We always say that people should adopt a cat when they are ready, when they have enough stability in their lives. If that stability is gone, and if it can't be brought back, then you should not have a cat. It's simple to understand, but it's not easy to do. Of course, people do it all the time. We could write stories about abandoned cats every day, and we wouldn't run out. The only thing that we ask is that if you have to do it, do it right. Don't throw your indoor cat onto the street to fend for themselves. Find them another home if you can, and if you can't, take them to a shelter. So that they have an actual chance to be found by a new person who will love them just as much as you did. Like the person in today's story loves this cat. 

These parents showed clear favoritism toward their son over their eldest daughter, so the daughter decided to show them what it feels like to be turned down by family. Is it really that hard to treat all your kids with equal respect and love?

 

As the middle child of my family, it was always clear to me who my parents' favorite kid was, and it certainly wasn't me. My parents love all three of us, but it was obvious that they had a special soft spot for my younger sister. She was like royalty in our home, always getting her way and never held accountable for her actions. It used to drive my older sister and me crazy, but no matter what we said, their treatment never changed.

That being said, apart from the lack of discipline, my parents never wanted us to feel like they were favoring one daughter over the other. There was always equality in our household. We got equal allowance, had equal house chores, and even had equal-sized bedrooms. It was really important to my parents that if they gave one daughter something, the others were given something equally as valuable.

They make sure to go by this philosophy to this day. Even though they are willing to admit that my younger sister holds a special place in their hearts, it doesn't affect how they treat all three of us. We all received a college fund when we turned 18, they helped all of us buy our first car, and they gave all of us an equal wedding present. I am very grateful for how they managed to prevent jealousy within the family, especially since I know this is not the case in most families. 

Would you give a band a chance just because every member was a cat?

I absolutely would. I'm in a neo-soul band, but unfortunately, none of us are cats. That would have been hilarious. In fact, we tried to make our bassist's cat part of the band, but his cat wasn't so interested. He ran away during every practice session and only came back for the food.

For a big part of my life, I enjoyed music as a listener. I grew up listening to other people's songs. I went through a pop era that revolved around Justin Bieber, a punk era led by Green Day, an alternative rock era with The Strokes and Arctic Monkeys, and an emo era with My Chemical Romance. These days, I'm also a Swiftie. As you can see, my playlists have been through a lot. But I hadn't made my own music until I started playing drums and joined a band in 2021. Becoming friends with my bandmates and making songs together changed my relationship with music. So for about five years now, we've been creating our own songs, which has given me another way to enjoy music. I can try cool grooves with my friends and help turn something we're playing around with into something interesting.

Musicians know that listening to your finished album is one of the most satisfactory experiences. We finally have the recorded result of all that time we spent making music together, recording, editing, producing... So after years of getting attached to other people's songs, it's nice to think that someone might discover ours and connect with them too. 

Ever followed a recipe step by step and still ended up with something completely unrecognizable?

That same thing happened to me the other day. I've said here that cooking isn't for me, and I gave it up years ago. But from time to time, I like to see if my cooking skills have somehow arrived, and usually they don't. This last time was no exception. The original plan was to bake a chocolate cake for my best friend's birthday. Simple, right? The worst part is that I've done it before, so I was really confident.

I got all of the ingredients. Mind you, this was not a box cake recipe. This is a chocolate cake very similar to the one from the movie Matilda… very soft and chocolatey. Anyway, it seems simple. Mix eggs, sugar, vanilla, etc. It called for some unusual ingredients, but I added them all and followed the recipe exactly as the TikTok video showed me.

So far, so good. The problem came a few minutes ago, during the first moments of baking. The video said it was important to preheat the oven, so I did; then I lowered the temperature and put the cake in. In that moment, I realized I don't have cooking skills, and probably never will. The cake burned on the outside and was raw on the inside. Completely raw, like a chocolate soup…

Are dine-and-dashers getting a little too creative?

Dine and dasher are clearly out of control. No doubt, the people in these stories are the creative kind. Sadly, they've chosen to use their brilliance for evil. From an exotic Madagascar roach on the loose, a cough pill, and a steel wool string, these dine-and-dashers deserve acting awards, along with the fine they should get for stealing. 

There is some level of dine-and-dash expertise that has to go into getting an exotic pet to complete this elaborate plan. That said, don't involve poor little insects who have nothing to do with your weird type of entertainment into your mischievous evening activities. The best advice here is simply not to dine and dash at all. Happily, movie-style, a hero comes to the rescue in this story. Apparently, that Madagascar hissing roach found a forever home with a friendly and knowledgeable man, who actually cares about the little ones. At least this dine-and-dash story ended in the creation of a wholesome, rather atypical, family.

Who needs scary monsters when you've got your cat dressed as one?

Why do we love dressing up our cats? It's a crazy thing to think about, since most cats don't like being touched or put in clothes. But there's something so cute about it that literally melts everyone's hearts. The most adorable part is that every cat looks so cute and tiny in those little clothes that fit them perfectly. Just look at the pictures I gathered below, and you'll see what I mean; it'll be impossible not to consider dressing your cat in any of these costumes this Halloween.

Cat costumes don't have to be elaborate or complicated. You can put them in a little vinnie, a hat, or some booties, and they'll be ready to go trick-or-treating with you. But it's important that you consider their safety and happiness before your own desires. Because if it were up to us, we'd dress up our pets every day, not just on Halloween, but if you know your feline isn't a fan of clothes and doesn't really like being touched or held… maybe that isn't an option this year. That's a boomer…

The good thing is that, for some reason, there're multiple cats out there that actually enjoy wearing costumes and look happy in the ones they got this year. So, for the rest of us humans who don't own a cat or really don't know any cat who likes to wear clothes, we can have a wonderful time looking at this gallery. I'm already excited to see more ideas like this!

Most of us hope that we never see our creepy high school crushes again after we graduate. It would be such a nightmare to have to deal with them again, especially somewhere that you're supposed to feel safe, like your job. 

Who among us hasn't had an unrequited crush? There have been times in my adult life when I've had crushes that were so intense, I didn't know if I would be able to get over them. Of course, as Andrew Scott said in Fleabag, when Phoebe Waller-Bridge said she was in love with him, "It'll pass." He was right! I am lucky that I've never had a crush that has lasted more than a year and a half. But the times when I did have a crush that lasted longer than a year were something I'd never wish on anyone. It's actually torture. 

When I was younger, I was shocked to learn that some people have crushes that last for years and even decades. I just can't imagine not being able to get over somebody for so long. I would understand if you lost your husband and you were still in love with him years later, but that's not what I'm talking about. I'm talking about being hung up on unrequited crushes where there was never any chemistry whatsoever. Sometimes, those are the hardest to get over, and the only way to get over them is to get as far away from the person you're crushing on as you possibly can. 

What is it about a tiny kitten that makes adults forget how to have a normal conversation? Why am I using my baby voice again?

I can be talking about work or explaining something from class sounding like a true professional. When a kitten appears, I forget how grown-ups talk. Hiii, baby! Who's a little baby? The kitten is just sitting there while I'm asking him silly questions about why their face is so small. 

I do this with cat pictures, too. I can be looking at my phone and say, "Oh, look at you!" out loud while scrolling through Instagram reels. Even though there's no cat actually there to receive the compliment. It can be a stranger's kitten, but he showed up in my feed, so he's getting my compliment. He will never know this, but I don't care. He's completely unaware that I love his cute little eyes.

You know that baby voice we use with our pets? Sometimes we don't even realize we've switched. Well, researchers studied it. A 2022 study found that people speak at a higher pitch when addressing cats than when talking to adults. It's called cat-directed speech. So yes, the voice I hope nobody overhears has a name and a study. 

And don't you feel your cat notices when you speak to them and not to someone else? That is actually real. Cats can pick up on the difference. In a small study involving 16 cats, researchers played recordings of their owners and strangers speaking. The cats distinguished between speech addressed to them and speech addressed to adults when their owner was talking, but didn't show that distinction with strangers. Isn't that sweet? Your voice means something to your cat. 

Cat person or not, seeing stray cats in need always moves something in people's hearts.

I was not always a cat person, but that changed when I started living with a cat. The cat was not mine, he officially belonged to a roommate I lived with when I was a student. This is the cat that made me warm up to cats, the previously self-described "dog person, but cats are also okay I guess". It made me love cats so much that I adopted my own cat, my beloved Cassie, whom I held in my arms for the first time when she was a month-old kitten. She's seven now, and the queen of my heart.

But that's the meowgical power of cats over people. They might not be "cat people" like us - dedicated fans and feline fanatics - but their hearts are opening up to the possibility. And that's how cat people are made, just by being around cats, learning to live by their side, or seeing that they're in need. This latter option is what this one woman experienced and shared with the broader online feline family - she was not a cat person. But one mama cat and her two kittens lived outside her house for a few months, in the grueling heat, in need to be homed.

It's a psychological phenomenon that works between humans too. It's called "the helper's high", and it basically describes the release of oxytocin (the bonding hormone) in our brains when we engage in prosocial behavior. That's the "high" we experience when we want to help someone, and definitely when we do help someone. And that someone can be a cat… or a cat mama and her kittens, living outside your house. And with this phenomenon, it really isn't that surprising that more people than not are becoming cat people.

Since when did private property become shared use?

There is no question about it; having neighbors is a much more pleasant experience when you are willing to help each other out now and again. Doing favors for each other and sharing what you have is a foundational building block in creating the community that so many like to claim is an important part of a good quality of life.

At the same time, there is a pretty big difference between sharing with one another and feeling entitled to a neighbor's belongings or space simply because it is close by and convenient to use. When someone owns or rents a property, they generally expect that they can have that property to themselves. Anybody else being there should be an invitation-only kind of situation.

It is pretty surprising how many people want to lay claim to parts of the land that is owned by their neighbors whenever it seems to benefit them. It's not an uncommon issue, and it is something that can really be a nuisance for whoever is getting their yard, driveway, or other outdoor area commandeered by somebody without their permission. It isn't fair, and at its worst, it can really affect their day-to-day existence when it doesn't even need to be an issue in the first place. All it takes to fix the problem is to be honest and upfront, and for people not to use things that aren't theirs. It is the kind of lesson that we were supposed to learn in kindergarten.

 

 

If your husband is gifting your things to his family without even consulting with you first, maybe he isn´t the best husband. Although he may be a good uncle.

If I were home one day, relaxing and chilling, and I got knocked on the door by some movers who had an order to take my piano, which was gifted by my mother, without me ever knowing it was going to happen. I will simply say 'no' and close the door. This story is very particular, first of all because it is a big family drama whose only cause is the entitlement of the husband. The first thing that went wrong is that this husband assumes that something that is his wife's can be gifted without ever asking her. He didn't stop for a minute to think whether it was fine with her to give it away or if she wanted to keep it; he just assumed what he wanted as if the piano were his. Secondly, he made the arrangements for the movers to come pick it up, making her sister spend $300 to not move a piano. This is entirely his fault, as he should have at least said he hasn´t yet talked to his wife about it, so to wait a week before sending in the movers. And lastly, he never said sorry. This whole situation is entirely his fault; he promised his niece a piano that she isn´t going to get because he didn´t even bother to confirm if it was available to give out in the first place. 

This is my perspective of the story, but I cannot see any way in which the husband isn't the one to blame for everything. I'm assuming the sister-in-law and the niece weren't notified before that all this would be done without the owner of the piano knowing. So if I were this sister-in-law, I would be pretty mad that I spent that much money on movers only to be turned away when they were already there. But after finding out whose fault that was, I would be expecting my brother to pay me back for all that. He is the one who should have made sure in the first place that the piano was available to give out. Now I also imagine that the niece is pretty sad about all this. Imagine that someone tells you they can give you their piano for free, only for that not to be true. It's hard. But the greatest anger should, of course, come from the wife who now cannot fully trust her husband as to what has happened. Let's hope this husband does something to redeem himself after this horrible misunderstanding that he single-handedly created. Let's hope he at least learns to ask before making decisions for others without consulting with them first. His behavior was wrong; the minimum thing he can do about it is ask for forgiveness, but he shouldn't be surprised if he is not forgiven. 

Cat memes are the purrfect sweetener to add into your hot cup of coffee.

There are three things that I need to start my morning on the right paw. They are simple. The first one is a kiss on my cat's forehead. I must have that. If I don't… morning ruined. The second thing is my coffee. And I'm very specific about how I make it. If my husband gets it wrong… morning ruined. But the third thing is what really makes a difference, and sometimes I don't quite follow through with this thing. Who has the time in the morning, when you're rushing to get ready for work, to scroll through cute cat pictures or funny cat memes? No one, right? Well, I have to. Because if not, then my morning is ruined. 

Because you know what? If I don't scroll through wholesome cat content that makes me smile, I scroll through something else. I get on social media, and I scroll away, and all I get with my morning coffee is bitterness and salt. Because that is what social media is right meow. I'll see the occasional viral cat thing, but for the most part, my timeline is filled with things that are not quite that sweet. That's where cat memes come in. It's where ICHC comes in. You think that just because I write on this site means that I don't use it in my daily life? It's the opposite. It's exactly why I use it. Because I know what we put up here. I know that our content is here to make people smile and help them get their mornings right. 

Have you ever tried to introduce a new cat to your current cat? 

Well, I've tried, and let me tell you, it's not as easy as people think. At first, you're so excited because you think, "My furbaby won't be alone anymore when I go to work; he'll have a companion!" But then you realize it's not all rosy in the garden. 

You see, cats are very territorial animals, whether in the wild or as one of our fluffy pets. They consider their territory their own, and they can feel threatened and feel the need to protect and defend it if another cat trespasses. Granted, not all cats are so dramatic, especially not domestic ones. In my experience, most of the time they'll just be annoyed and indifferent to the new cat for a while. Then they just start tolerating each other while pretending the other one doesn't exist. Basically, that's what I did in high school with my classmates. No wonder my boyfriend says I have the purrsonality of a cat. 

Either way, what happened with my cats was something along those lines. For context, my grandmother and I live next to each other, and she has a cat who loved coming to visit. She would eat here, sleep in my bed, walk around and explore the whole place, and basically treat my house as her own. But then, one day, I brought home my current cat. It was all from one day to the next, so there was no time to try an adaptation process. My grandma's cat was not happy. She didn't attack or anything; she's not aggressive, but she refuses to come inside my house now and hisses every time she sees my cat. I'm a little sad about it, but I still get to see her when walking in the yard, when I go to Grandma's house, and I know she's well taken care of. 

In this case, we have an orange furball named Copper, who suddenly got an unexpected companion. Let's just say it'll take a while for him to process everything. 

Who misses the time when you needed a flyer and a house phone for fresh pizza to be delivered to your house?

Many parts of life have become more convenient over the past thirty years, largely because we can do so much through our smartphones. There is an app or a feature for pretty much anything, to say nothing of the artificial intelligence that a lot of us increasingly rely on for everyday functions. At risk of sounding full Boomer, it is almost overwhelming to think of the progress that we have seen in this arena in a relatively short space of time.

Food service is one of the more obvious examples of something that a person from the 90s would feel has changed beyond recognition. Once upon a time, the options were a lot more limited when it came to getting takeout delivered to your door. In a lot of places, the only options were pizza or Chinese food, and you actually had to talk to a person on the phone to get the food you wanted. Seems kind of primitive now.

Of course, a lot of takeout places will still let you order the old-fashioned way if you want, but the age of on-demand delivery apps has changed the landscape in a way that feels like a point of no return. The simplicity of spending a couple of minutes tapping away on a screen wins out compared to the inconvenience of having to go directly through a person.

 

Going for a walk is supposed to be pretty straightforward. You put on your shoes, head outside, get some fresh air, and eventually make your way home. But sometimes a neighborhood cat decides to join you, and suddenly your peaceful evening stroll involves making a new furry friend who has no intention of leaving your side.

Cats aren't usually the first animals we think of as walking companions, but some are enthusiastic about tagging along. They'll trot beside you, weave between your legs, and stop to make sure you're still paying attention. You might even find yourself slowing down because your new friend insists on investigating every bush along the way.

We wonder what makes certain cats so comfortable approaching strangers. Maybe they're naturally outgoing, or perhaps they've learned that friendly humans are excellent sources of snacks and head scratches. Either way, it's hard to ignore a kitty who's determined to accompany you down the street.

One family recently discovered just how persistent a neighborhood feline can be.

During an evening walk, a cat ran up to them and followed them all the way home. They weren't sure whether he belonged to someone nearby, so they gave him some food and sent him on his way, hoping he had a home to return to.

The following night, they headed out for another walk. At first, their new acquaintance was nowhere to be seen. Just when they thought he wouldn't make an appearance, he came racing toward them and appeared right at their feet.

One evening together had been enough to convince this kitty that he'd found some excellent walking buddies. We wouldn't be surprised if he starts expecting them to show up at the same time every evening. Cats are pretty good at remembering routines, especially when food is involved.

With a cold front approaching, the family decided to bring him inside rather than leave him outdoors. He's currently staying in their spare bathroom, separated from their other pets until he can be tested and cleared.

They've started calling him Oliver, although his rescuer suspects he'll eventually collect about ten different nicknames, just like their other cats. We know how that goes. One day you're calling your cat Oliver, and a month later you're addressing him as Sir Fluffington or some equally ridiculous invention.

We hope Oliver's situation gets sorted out soon. Whether he has a family looking for him or needs a new home, at least he's somewhere warm tonight.

When someone at work has the power to shake everything up and even drive you to quit your job, you have to learn to stand up for yourself to keep it from happening. Anyone who has ever worked in a corporate job knows that no one will do that for you.

One of the most important skills you must learn as early as possible is standing up for yourself. It starts as early as kindergarten, when one of your classmates accuses you of stealing all the crayons, and you know for a fact they are the ones at fault. Even when you're that young, your tiny brain understands the injustice and will do anything to prove to the teacher that you're nothing but innocent. That ability to stand up to someone else and prove oneself will be used countless times in a kid's future, especially in workplace situations.

This may surprise you, but some of those situations are not so different from those we all experienced back in kindergarten. Adults can be just as childish when it comes to taking accountability for their actions, which means that 'standing up for yourself' is no different than how it is when you explain to the teacher who really stole all the crayons.

When it comes to the employee in this story, they actually had to stand up to the teacher, AKA their boss. This boss wanted to shift them from hourly pay to commission, only because, in his eyes, they were making too much money. This workplace situation forced the employee to show their boss they cannot be pushed around, and it didn't take long before they were successful in their methods. Try as he might, the boss couldn't get his way.

Who needs a life coach when you've got a cat at home? These furry little philosophers seem to have everything figured out, from getting enough sleep to convincing someone else to pay all their bills. Their advice might be questionable, but they've certainly mastered the art of living comfortably.

Cats have some pretty interesting ideas about how hoomans should live. For starters, they firmly believe that getting enough sleep should be everyone's top priority. Feeling stressed? Take a nap. Have a deadline approaching? Take another nap. Someone needs you to do something important? Pretend you didn't hear them and go back to sleep. We could probably benefit from adopting at least a little of that attitude.

They've also mastered the art of setting boundaries. Cats have absolutely no problem walking away from a conversation they're not interested in, refusing unwanted attention, or making their displeasure known when someone interrupts their alone time. Imagine having that level of confidence when someone invites you to an event you don't want to attend. A cat would simply stare at the invitation, knock it off the table, and carry on with their day.

Of course, not every piece of feline wisdom is particularly practical. Cats seem convinced that knocking objects off shelves is an acceptable way to solve problems. They also believe that anything left unattended automatically belongs to them, whether it's a sandwich, a laptop, or the warmest spot on the couch. We'd probably get into quite a bit of trouble if we started applying those rules to our everyday lives.

Their approach to relationships is equally entertaining. Cats expect their favorite humans to provide endless affection, delicious meals, and comfortable places to sleep. In return, they might occasionally allow us to pet them or bless us with the privilege of sitting nearby. Somehow, they've convinced us this arrangement is perfectly fair.

Still, our feline friends might be onto something when it comes to appreciating life's little pleasures. A sunny window, a cozy blanket, a delicious snack, and a few minutes of playtime are often enough to make their entire day. They don't need elaborate plans or expensive entertainment to enjoy themselves.

So, we're taking a moment to appreciate the hissterical wisdom our cats have to offer. Their advice might not always be useful, but it certainly makes life more entertaining. And who knows? Maybe the secret to happiness really is taking more naps and worrying less about everything else.

When a cat adopts you, resistance is futile. Especially if it's a gigantic orange cat that bites French people.

I have mixed feelings about cat cafés. On the one hand, I love having a place outside my own home where I can be surrounded by cats, and on the other hand, I feel bad for them.

The good news is that cat cafés have improved a lot in the last couple of years. When they first started, they were basically a petting zoo for cats. No one really cared for the cats' needs, as they were merely a means to bring customers into the café. Now, the purpose of most of these cafés is for cat adoption instead of being entertainment for people while they dine or sip on a cup of mediocre coffee. Of course, there are still some cafés that use them as a tool, so always do your research before visiting a cat (or any animal) café. 

Sometimes, people go there for the purrpose of finding a cat to adopt, while others, like the visitor in our "story" today from Japan, actually end up getting adopted. Simply coming in for a cup of coffee, they were warned about a purrmanently grumpy orange cat who had serious cattitude. He was notorious for knocking drinks off of tables and apparently biting French people. How he knew they were French, we have no idea, but apparently, he knew.

After a fair amount of warning, the menacing ginger cat actually climbed into their lap and started purring. Needless to say, the staff were shocked. They demanded the visitor take him home, even to the point of practically shoving adoption papers into their hands before leaving. 

Even if this story is a well-written joke, there's still a lesson in there that we could all take home with us: don't judge cats by their appearances. Some of the "grumpiest" cats I've ever met have been the biggest snuggle bugs as soon as they meet their purrson and find a place they finally feel safe. And, as always, when a cat chooses you, your fate has already been decided for you. That's just the way the Cat Distribution System works.

Trick or treat! 

The magic words to get strangers to open their doors to you and give you free candy. Cats trick or treat too, they just don't always tell you they're going out on the town. In honor of Halloween coming in the next few days, here at I Can Has Cheezburger, we're celebrating all month with dressed up, costumed out, cool, spooky kitties who just want some free salmon snacks. 

Cats have the most intimate relationship with Halloween, and not just black void cats either! They love the macabre, the spooky, the elaborately dressed essences of what the holiday brings to the table. And what about the coziness? There's nothing a cat loves more than to be snuggled up in soft blankets and covers, fireplace rolling, a Halloween movie on in the background while their pet loving owner cuddles them to kitty dreamland. So if you're a Halloween guy or gal with a feline friend, just know they're celebrating too! 

Halloween is my favorite holiday. I know, I know, it's a bit kitschy for fake goths or people still obsessed with Tim Burton films well into their 50s, but who said there's anything wrong with kitsch? Even if you're a 50-year-old whose phone background is Nightmare Before Christmas, it's simply important to celebrate the things that make you feel you. And for a lot of people, it's the whole spooky season, in which Halloween exists in. We're not the only ones enjoying spooky season; there's a whole society of cats celebrating witch hunts, dressing up, and doing seances behind closed doors. 

These adorable, yet spooky dressed up cat memes are the purrfect medicine for a bad day, or the inspiration you needed to get into the holiday spirit. There's something ethereal about the autumn and everything it encompasses. The grey skies, the possibility of rain, the brisk air, and the wind pushing stray leaves to and froe. So enjoy scrolling these cats in costume while you prep for Halloween.