What's a weekend without a cat involved?

There's no doubt in my mind that a weekend spent without making sure you give your cat a whole lot of attention isn't a weekend well-spent. It's like a weekend task that needs to be completed before you rush into another workweek and all its scheduling mess. Having free time and not spending at least part of it with your cat to make some joint chilling time is like a cat pawrenting crime. Like, you have free time - just let your cat be part of it. Sure, some time will have to be dedicated to your cat alone, but you can just include your cat in what you do regardless, and they'll be happy.

For example, my cat will demand her one-on-one time with me. Literally. She installs herself on my stomach every single time I'm lying in bed, or when I'm finding five minutes to rest my back on the living room couch. I have no choice but to put my phone away and give her all the attention, because she's just so cute. She purrs like a motorcycle, and I love it. And if I can't dedicate 100% of my attention to her, she'll find ways to be included: If I'm cooking, she comes over to smell every ingredient. If I'm gaming, she comes to sit on my lap. If I go to the toilet… well, if you're a cat pawrent too, you know.

Since the height of the weekend is here, I thought it could be most purrfect for all cat pawrents to take this free time to scroll through some cat memes with their cats, as I do on weekends. And what a joy would it be if the cat memes were weekend-themed? Absolute chill and cat joy, I tell you. That's exactly what we have here. Just pspsps your cat over here and spend some time together enjoying cat humor with the relaxation of a weekend. Relax, reset, recharge, and spend time with your cat. I can't think of a more perfect way to spend a weekend.

Autumn is the season of wonder, whimsy, mystery, and transition. It's just like a fairytale, with the changing of the leave's colors, the desire to get lost in a forest, and the coziness of it all. Enjoy these feline funnies of fall foliage for a fairytale autumn. 

Fairytales aren't just for kids. As adults, we can always make our own fairytale adventures. Cats love it too. They're purrfectly suited to match the magic of fall. They love the cold weather so they have more of an excuse to be as introverted as they are. They love getting wrapped up in a blanket and just enjoying the cold weather outside, as if they're in a storybook. Cats have always carried a little mystery with them. Their glowing eyes against a backdrop, and their overall sense of lore. So enjoy these feline funnies of fall foliage in a fairytale autumn. 

Is there anything cuter in the world than an itty bitty kitten?

Some people, no matter how hard you argue with them, insist that they hate cats. But we don't believe them. They may think that they hate cats, but they simply have not met the right cat yet. We know for a fact that each and every one of these so-called "cat haters" has posted or liked at least one cat meme in their lifetime. We know that they have pawsed to look at at least one picture of a cute or unique cat online. We know because everyone does it. There is a reason why cats rule the internet with an iron paw the way that they do. There is a reason why no one will ever dethrone them. And that reason is that cats are irresistibly cute. But these people will insist. They will pretend. So, if your goal ios is to try to get them to admit to themselves that they like cats, show them this collection of itty bitty kitties, and watch them melt. 

Every spooky season must start with some spooktacular cat memes.

Oh, yes, we're finally here. It's only a moment away from one of our favorite holidays. Pumpkin spice everything everywhere, spooky decorations in every store on every corner, and being able to dress up our cats in costumes that they will wear for exactly 30 seconds before tearing them off themselves. It's amazing. Combine that with the fact that the weather is finally nice enough for our cats to be cuddly again, and we cannot think of anything better. But there is one thing. There is a single thing that makes any and every moment better than before, and that is, obviously, a quality collection of cat memes. Something pure and positive and wholesome to sit down with and enjoy without worry and without drama. And hey, maybe looking through these memes is going to help the time pass a little faster, and spooky season will be here just that tiny bit sooner. 

Getting a message that your cat sitter can't find your cat would make it difficult to think about anything else. 

Let me tell you the story of what happened to this kitty who found a hole and, like any curious cat, decided to investigate. She never expected that she would end up trapped there for three days. 

This cat owner was away for work when his kitty went missing, and I imagine trying to understand what happened over the phone while being far away must be difficult. Being told she disappeared inside your house at least gives you a starting point, but it doesn't tell you if she's safe. So he takes the first flight back home to look for her himself, and he discovers her inside an air vent. He follows the meows… and then there she is, tucked inside the vent. She doesn't look grateful or glad she is finally safe. Poor kitty must have her own feelings about being trapped for three days there. Anyway, the most reassuring part is that they are together again.   

BREAKING MEWS: Local cat hasn't eaten in approximately 12 minutes and is now facing a severe hunger crisis after spotting the bottom of their food bowl.

There is no greater tragedy in a cat's life than looking down at their food bowl and discovering a tiny patch of ceramic. Never mind that there's still a perfectly good pile of kibble sitting around the edges. If the center is empty, the bowl is empty, and their human has some serious explaining to do.

Cats have a remarkable ability to convince themselves they're starving approximately seven minutes after their last meal. They'll follow you around the house, scream at the kitchen cabinets, and stare into your soul until you finally investigate the emergency. Only to discover that their bowl is, in fact, still half full. Apparently, the food has simply become inedible because it's not arranged to their liking. How dare you expect royalty to eat leftovers from the side of the bowl?

And don't even think about walking past the food cupboard without opening it. Your feline has been monitoring your every move, and the slightest indication that another meal might be coming is enough to send them into a full-blown meowing frenzy. Suddenly, they're rubbing against your legs, putting on their sweetest little face, and acting like they haven't eaten since last Tuesday.

You can refill their bowl, watch them take approximately three bites, and then see them wander off like they weren't just campaigning for emergency food assistance. It was never about being hungry. It was about making sure the kibble supply remained at an acceptable level.

Being a pawrent means accepting that no amount of food will ever be enough for your tiny, furry food critic. One visible patch of bowl is all it takes to turn an ordinary afternoon into a feline hunger crisis. And naturally, you're always the one to blame.

Some cats need a little extra time to figure out that humans can actually be pretty pawsome, and Cheddar has been taking that journey entirely at his own pace.

Cheddar and his sister Wensleydale were adopted at around 6 or 7 months old after a rough start. The siblings were underweight, undersocialized, and so frightened of people that their new pawrents could barely touch them. They spent almost two months getting comfortable in one room before they were ready to explore the rest of the house.

Six months later, both kitties have made huge strides. Wensleydale has become a certified cuddle bug who enjoys snuggling and being held. Cheddar, however, has been a little more cautious. He loves pets, but being picked up? Absolutely not. Laps? No, thank you. The couch? For months, also a firm no.

Recently, though, Cheddar started testing the waters. He began joining his humans on the couch and even lying beside them, although touching was still apparently a step too far. For a kitty who once wanted plenty of space between himself and humans, even that was a pretty huge win.

Then one morning, everything changed.

Cheddar spotted his pawrent lying in bed from his window perch. After she asked if he wanted to come over, the formerly fearful feline took a leap of faith… literally. He launched himself onto the bed, charged across her husband, and climbed right onto her chest.

And once Cheddar discovered bed cuddles, he went all in. He climbed over his humans, curled up on his pawrent's legs, groomed himself while lying against her, purred, drooled, made enthusiastic biscuits, and even smashed his face into her sleeping husband's face. You know, normal cat affection.

For a kitty who had never willingly climbed onto a person before, this wasn't just a cuddle session. It was six months of patience finally paying off in the sweetest possible way.

Don't you think the world would be a much nicer place if everyone got to play in a pile of kittens every day?

There are certain things on this planet that not even the most cold-hearted people can resist. A hot cup of coffee on a rainy, dreary day, the smell of fresh pizza when you're starving, and playful baby animals. The other two are dependent on the environment or your physical state, but baby animals make us smile no matter where we are or how we feel. We're biologically driven to awww over them. Their big, round eyes and tiny faces, and their high-pitched voices just scream at our pawrental instincts to care for them. This happens to all hoomans for most animals, but for us, it's especially strong with baby kittens.

If I were president, I would make it mandatory for everyone to play with a pile of kittens for at least five minutes every day. Think of how much better your days would be if you had that to look forward to! 5 minutes of pure joy, of happiness and tiny meows (and claws), of holding babies in your hands and getting their sweet kisses in return. You'd have to drag me out of there after 5 minutes because I would never want to leave.

As the weather gets drearier, rainier, and grayer, it's impurrtant to know what you can do to keep your spirits up as everything gets darker. For us, it's scrolling through cute kittens like the ones I've gathered below. Just looking at them is enough to turn the worst day into a wholesomely heartwarming daydream filled with kitty cuteness overload and feline love. With the way the weather is going right now, I might end up scrolling through these cuties every day! But, if that's the worst thing I do all day to make myself feel better, then I think I'm doing pretty okay.

One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them. Or, in this cat's case, one cardboard box!

I've seen my fair share of unique and rare cats. It's something of a specialty of mine here at I Can Has Cheezburger. I love searching for the strangest-looking felines from the deepest, darkest corners of the internet. It's getting harder now, with generative AI getting more and more realistic, but I still stand proud as an authority on this very impurrtant issue. Usually, I focus on cats with unique fur patterns or rare coat colors, but today, I've found a cat with one purrticular feature that stands out amongst the rest. It also just so happens to look evil.

Triton, our void cat below, has two completely different colored eyes. Now, normally, this wouldn't be so meowtrageous, as there are quite a few cats with heterochromia already. It's more common in white cats, but there are instances of cats of all coats and colors being born with different colored eyes. The weird thing about Triton though, is that he wasn't born this way - his right eye changed color over time. One day, he woke up with a dark gold patch in his eye, which eventually spread to take over his whole eye. 

Don't worry, Triton has been to a few vets, and they've all given him a clean bill of health. The only fear we have now is that he's been possessed by Sauron. His eye reminds us so much of that stunning visual of Sauron's eye from the tower in Mordor that we can't help but have a craving for Lembas bread for second breakfast. 

Luckily, Triton hasn't tried to take over the world (yet), but he does take over every cardboard box in sight. As long as he doesn't start amassing a horde of Uruk-hai, I think we're safe. There's only room for one lord of the rings, and he belongs safely in a J.R.R. Tolkien book.

If I were one of these 20 kittens, I would feel like a kid in an amusement park designed just for me. I would explore everything whenever I want, as many times as I want. Well, what this human did is not that different. He spoils his cats by building a cat paradise in his own garage and planning exciting adventures for them every day.

I thought buying my cat a second bed was generous. Now I see there are cat owners who build nightclubs and tunnel mazes for their cats. I would like to know the dress code for that party. Does anyone arrive late because they were napping? I wonder whether the 20 guests can bring catnip, and who has been put in charge of keeping everyone off the DJ equipment. With 20 cats attending the party, somebody is definitely going to knock something over. And I suspect the human has little authority over that party.   

Their human adopted all 20 of them and built them the kind of setup that makes an ordinary scratching post seem like an unfinished gift. These kittens have a colorful tunnel maze to explore and a garage turned into a cat paradise, with high things they can climb and posts they can scratch. They enjoy different activities organized by their human, like a nightclub and a fighting tournament. All of this is happening at home. Imagine being one of them and being able to play all day long in that field of adventures. And imagine visiting this cat owner and asking if you can park in the garage, only to then learn that it is occupied by an entire cat community that's throwing a party tonight. 

These cats also receive lots of treats, and one of them is a rotisserie chicken cake. That sounds like something my cat would remember forever. If I were them, I would be so amazed by this cake that I would find regular food boring after that glorious event. 

I love seeing the love and effort this cat lover puts into making their days more exciting. Imagine your house is a playground with places to investigate, corners to peek around, and different activities every day filled with treats and more toys. These cats are living their best lives! Please invite me.

One minute you're heading home after dinner. The next, you're figuring out how to transport a kitten in a box of protein shakes.

One pawrent-to-be was walking back to their car when they heard what they described as possibly the loudest meows they'd ever heard. Following the tiny cries led them to a little kitten all by herself, with no mom or siblings anywhere to be seen or heard. After some careful coaxing, they managed to get close enough to scoop up the tiny girl and bring her somewhere safe.

There was just one small problem. They weren't exactly prepared for a surprise kitten rescue. With no carrier handy, the little feline got chauffeured home in the only available option, a box of protein shakes. Considering surprise kitten deliveries don't exactly come with advance notice, we'd call that some pretty impressive improvisation.

Once home, the approximately 6-to-8-week-old kitten got her own bathroom suite for the night. After calling an emergency vet for advice, her rescuer set her up with wet food mixed with warm water, fresh water, a litter box, and blankets until they could get her to their regular vet the next day. The teeny girl weighed only around a pound and a half, although getting an accurate number apparently involved quite the wrestling match. Smol but mighty indeed.

Meanwhile, the resident adult cat is reportedly "very weirded out" by the unexpected arrival. Fair enough. Imagine going about your evening only for your human to return from dinner carrying a screaming kitten in a protein shake box.

What started as a completely ordinary walk to the car ended with one tiny feline getting food, warmth, and a safe place to sleep. Talk about being in the right place at exactly the right meowment.

The weekend and more importantly Caturday are finally here. That means work is over and it is time to kick back and enjoy the purrecious little free time we are allotted each week. But seeing as this work week, like every work week, has been a harrowing affair that has left you devoid of energy and pawsitive emotion we figured you might enjoy a little feline flavored pick me up in the form of this wholesome collection of cats.

After all, what is all that hard work for it not to spoil our cat children rotten with the fanciest food, the tallest cat trees and the cutest cuddles? But if you are too tired and strung out by all that you have been subjected to in the week prior you are simply unable to fulfil all that you wish to be able to give your cats. Which is why we wanted to make sure that you will have enough energy to do so. And to help you get there we have packed this cute collection of cats with copious amounts of feline fuel.

We are of course talking about a slew of cute cat memes featuring the very best and sweetest cats. From the eepy catto who just wants to sleep their weekend away, to the simple minded sweetheart who cannot help but be freaked out by getting what they actually wanted, to the clawminal kitten who is being held to account for her crimes from day one. There are more than enough delightful feline funnies to get you back up and running again. 
 

An escapee! Better catch this kitty while he's hot! 

This is from the story of a 44 year old man who's never owned a cat. How did he get to be 44 without having a feline companion? Well, that's just for everyone to find out in the story below. His son calls him and says he saw a kitten in the road down the street on his way to school. It was on the road and when he got out to grab the kitten, it ran under his car. He thought the kitten went under his car and out the other side, without realizing that the kitten didn't leave. It was in a field right next to a country fair. He drove to school like normal, and went on freeways and everything. The next morning his wife takes the dog outside for a walk and hears a kitten crying. It's coming from the car!

They both crawled on their backs under the car and saw the tiny kitten staring at them. A sweet kitten face. They're in utter shock as to how the kitten survived under the car for so long, but he must be a fighter, a tough guy, and resilient to life's tumults. They decide to take the kitten in, and know they've been touched by the cat distribution system. Enjoy this story, and remember that even little kittens can be tougher than they look. Looks can be deceiving, so don't judge a book by its cover. 

Long live the king! The feline king that is. Cats are basically royalty, and we all basically worship them. There's nothing wrong with that, so you might as well embrace it with these feline king memes for proper cat worship. 

Cats have been worshiped since the ancient Egyptian times. But it's not just the Egyptians, cats are also regarded as protectors of the home for ancient Chinese Feng Shui. These days, their reputation still holds up; they're still worshipped, they're still protectors of the home, and they even made it to the big screen. Cats are infamous across internet platforms. There's nowhere the internet touches where cats aren't there. Take this website as an example, it's an entire site dedicated to cats! People can't get enough of cats, and they will always be cats. They have certain qualities that just are absolutely specific to them. There's no reason not to worship them, and they'll settle for nothing less. Cats are known for being highly unimpressed with anything and everything, and they won't accept any other treatment besides royal treatment. We all know they rule the house, we might as well embrace it. Here are feline king memes for hoomans like ourselves who can't help but worship cats. 

Fighting like cats and dogs? More like cuddling like cats and dogs.

We've all heard the old myth: cats and dogs are opposites; they don't mix. In fact, they made us believe that cats and dogs couldn't even exist in the same room. Sworn enemies, epic opponents. The tales went as far as transforming into excellent animated TV shows that made us laugh on weekend mornings. An epic battle that has lasted ages. An unmatchable confrontation as classic as water and oil. Or…so we thought. 

The tables have turned, and old beliefs will be debunked. Once again, we have been tricked by the wonders of animation, because when it comes to cats and dogs, as it turns out, they are both very friendly animals (unexpectedly, between each other). Yes, it's true that now and then you'll meet a dog that is not exactly a declared fan of cats, probably even got persecuted by one at some point. Basically, the victim of a horror movie in which the villain has lots of fur, infinite appetite, and triangular ears. Because of that one dog, you might now be convinced that cats and dogs simply cannot coexist. Well, I wouldn't stand on that hill if I were you, because we have come to prove you wrong. 

Get your "awwws" ready and your "cutieees" too, because this collection of dog - cat moments has come to completely make you melt with endearment. For once, you don't have to choose. No more "are you more a cat person or a dog person?" Because today, you get to be both. This is the real definition of getting the best of both worlds, but even better than Hannah Montana's life. 

In a way, these pictures will encourage you to make peace with anyone in your life that you thought you couldn't get along with. Take these furry friends as examples: not only can they live with each other, but they can cuddle and purr too. One after the other, they will restore your faith in friendship and finally convince your exceptional roommate that having both a cat and a dog as pets is not that crazy. Be the olive branch that brings everyone together. Even better, be the cute internet picture collection that brings peace and rainbows to all.

What if your cat's kitten phase lasted forever? 

There is nothing in the world as cute as kittens. And that's not just me saying it. The whole world agrees on this. It may be the one and only thing we all agree on. We see it online. No matter where you are from, how old you are, what your opinions about the universe are, one thing is always true, and that is that you will like a cat meme at least once. Cats rule the internet for a reason, and itty-bitty kittens have that extra special charm. 

We always tell people to cherish the kitten phase. It's short. It'll be gone before you know it. Right now, your kitten may fit in the palm of your hand, but you will blink once, and suddenly, your cat will be so chonky, there will barely be room for her on your lap. Yes, I'm talking about my cat, Mia. I love her so much, but she was small for a very short period of time. Unlike the kitten in today's story. Not a kitten, actually. The cat in this story is a fully grown cat. She simply has a condition that will keep her kitten-sized forever. 

The best way to start a Caturday morning is with a brand new collection of the best cat content of the week! 

Another Caturday is finally here, but before we get to all of the important activities of the day - like napping and snacking and then napping some more, we have one responsibility that we cannot ignore. Even before we get out of bed, we have to do this. We owe this to our cat overlords, who work so hard to make each and every day of our lives better. We must catch up on the best cat content of the week. 

That's what the weekly ICHC meowgazine is for. Here, we put together the best of the best - the best cat memes, the most viral cat Tweets, the stories and news about cats that people couldn't stop talking about. All in one place, first thing on Caturday morning, to really make sure that you start your day on the right paw. 

The human never has the final say when adopting a cat. It is always the cat's choice in the end. 

Foster failing is common for a reason. And yes, it is in part because cats are adorable, and once you live with a cat and you see that adorableness every single day, it's hard to give that up. But more so than that is something else. And every cat owner knows this. Cats adopt their humans, not the other way around. That is a fact, not a theory. Cats walk up to you and adopt you on the street. Cats walk directly into your house. Cats will jump in front of your cat to get you to adopt them. And even if you are someone who walked into a shelter with the express intention of adopting a cat, then still, there was that one cat that you had a connection with like none of the other cats. That one cat that was special, that was purrfect. You probably could have chosen any of the cats there, but that was the cat that chose you. 

And the best part? Cats choose their humans, yes, but sometimes cats can also choose another cat. That is one of the dangers of fostering cats when you already have cats,and that is something that the person in today's story learned the hard way. You may be content with the cat you have. You may be able to resist the meowgic of the kitten you're fostering. But that doesn't mean that your cat can. And once a cat chooses… 

If you guys get hungry, there are some purritos in the fridge so you can eat them up!

The best part about being cat pawrents is that if you ever get bored, you can make your cats look even more pawdorable than they are. You can put them in little costumes if they don't run away, and if they are small enough and still malleable, you can wrap them up and turn them into a cozy purrito for dinner! 

Seeing our little furbabies in their cozy kitty cocoons is the most heartwarming and wholesome part of our day, and of our week, really. There are few things that can surpass the cozy feeling of a kitten all curled up beside us on a cool night in October. We desperately need those warm and relaxing moments with our pets after a long day of being overworked and tired. The fact of seeing them alone changes our whole mood and disposition. They are the very foundation of our emotional support, and they don't even know that! They go through their lives thinking that us hoomans are too clingy towards them, and if they could talk, they would probably say, "Leave me alone, Karen," more times in a day than the number of times we drink water. Really, we're getting a little dehydrated; we need to drink more water. 

Anyway, back to our furballs looking all pretty and purrfect in their little cozy blankets. They are the sole purrpose of our existence, and our single source of furry feline happiness. And today is no exception, since we have a collection of kitten photos all wrapped in cozy blankets and getting ready for bedtime along with their hoomans in desperate need of a dose of cozy rest. We hope these purritos make your heart warm and your smile spread wider. 

What's up with construction workers finding meowtrageously adorable kittens recently? 

This adorable kitten may have given up hope, but the Cat Distribution System had other plans for him. He laid on a rock, crying for help, and it's a miracle he didn't get snatched by a hungry hawk or other bird before a kind construction worker stopped what he was doing and moved to protect him. The kitten crawled into his arms, and the rest is history. They bonded immediately, and we can see why.

Recently, a similar story went viral of a loud orange kitten that got stuck in a construction crew's Komatsu excavator. In order to get her out, they had to disassemble the bottom of the machine, and the kitten quite literally "dropped out of there like a vending machine." The crew's mechanic took her home until she grew a little older, then she would become the crew's awwficial mascot and shop cat. They named her Sue, and she became the internet's cutest story for a few weeks.

I'm not sure why the universe is suddenly pairing up so many burly, manly-man construction workers with cute and wholesome abandoned kittens, but I'm not mad about it. There's nothing that warms my heart more than watching a "tough guy" melt into a puddle from a kitten's cuteness. Cats are some of the best companions around, and I'm sure that this kitten and his new pawrent are going to bring each other years of happiness to come.