What better birthday present is there than a surprise delivery from the Cat Distribution System?

As you get older, birthdays just ain't what they used to be. When we were kids, we were surrounded by our friends for 8 hours, then we would go home to the smell of a cake in the oven, and have just enough time to get excited again for all of our friends to come over a few hours later to celebrate. Gifts, playtime, cake, balloons, the whole shebang. But all of that is long gone by now - birthdays in your 30s look like an average day at work, unless you're lucky, and your coworkers chip in and get you a cake for you to all munch on at lunchtime. 

If you're married, you might get to go out for a birthday drink, but with kids, that usually has to wait until you can schedule the babysitter. And if you're single, well, you're entirely dependent on your friends to hopefully be free on your birthday in order to join you. It has none of the excitement from your younger days, and is the most accurate representation of "adulting" we can think of.

Birthdays when you're single are the hardest, and even worse if you've just gone through a breakup. At the very least, you should treat yourself to a birthday dinner, but it's hard to have the confidence to do that alone. However, the good news is that you might just find a fuzzy friend on the way! While driving to his solo birthday dinner, one guy spotted… something: a rat, a squirrel - he wasn't sure - scampering in the bike lane. He pulled over and discovered the tiniest tortoiseshell kitten we've ever seen. He scooped her up, named her "Trixie the Runaway", and the two lonely souls became one.

Now, neither of them will ever celebrate a birthday alone, and the thought of that just makes our cat-shaped hearts feel all warm and fuzzy. Best birthday present ever!

There are some stories that don't just pull on your heartstrings, but yank them until you have no choice but to tear up. This is one of those stories.

We cover a lot of stories that have a wholesome, happy ending (don't worry, this one does too), but we often don't know a lot about what happens before. Stray cats don't come with a browsing history of where they've been and how long they've been living outside, and abandoned kittens can't tell you who dumped them and where. But in today's story, we actually do know where the rescue kitten came from - he was loved, but we all know that love doesn't put cat food on the table.

Giving up or rehoming a cat is one of the hardest things you can do as a pawrent. It's also, if done for the right reasons, one of the most selfless things you can do. As we said before, love doesn't put cat food on the table, so if you can't give your fur baby the life they deserve, then you have to let go of them and try to find somewhere they will. It's like pulling out a piece of your heart and giving it to someone else, but as painful as it is, it will be less painful than watching the pet you love more than life itself suffer. 

Even reading about our cat dad below, who fell on hard times and begged gas station customers to adopt his "babby" kitten, makes our eyes well up with tears. It takes a true man to ask others for help without shame, and this man did it for the sake of giving his kitten a better life. Luckily, one kind soul decided to honor his wishes and adopt "babby". 

Now part of a feline family of three cats, Babby is settling in to their new home and thriving. From one loving pawrent to another, we thank this woman and her big heart. Now, we need more pictures of Babby, ASAP!

The internet has been around for another week, and the cats have catted in it yet again!

Happy Caturday, fellow feline fans. We're purroud to have made it another week, and we're sure you are, too. There's something extra satisfying at the beginning of the weekend, but not just because we can finally leave the workweek behind - but because it's always an opportunity to turn every regular, plain ol' Saturday into a fully-fledged feline-filled Caturday. But what's so special about a Caturday? We're glad you asked.

You see, the main meowing difference between a Saturday and a Caturday is the amount of cat energy you have around you. And yes, that definitely includes your cat. First of all, being a cat pawrent increases the general cat energy in your house tenfold (because, obviously). But more so, the more cat energy you accumulate during the weekend, the more Caturday-ish it'll feel. But why would you want to experience a Caturday? Well, we're glad you asked that as well!

A Caturday, full of all the feline energy you can think of, is a meowing mood booster for cat lovers and normies alike. Surrounding yourself with all this cat energy is what you want to do - cats nap when they want, they eat when they want, and they scream at birds when they want. And we wish nothing less for ourselves and you during this weekend.

But let's say you agree with all of that, but still ask yourself, "Hey, Cheez people, what do the most cat pawsts of the week have to do with all that?" Oh boy, we're so thrilled you asked we might meow the answer! The best way to boost that cat energy and start the weekend on the right paw is to surround yourself with the most cat things you can. Your cat is a great start, but we're in 2026, CeilingCatdamnit! We have the internet, the kingdom of digital cat content, and it has all the best cat pawsts to offer on a weekly basis.

But you don't have to worry about how to grace your eyes with all this ameowzing cat comedy - because we bring it right to you, every Caturday, as Ceiling Cat intended. So get ready, fellow feline fans - the most cat pawsts of the week are here to get you into the Caturday mood, one meow at a time.

Cats never cease to amaze us with how they get adopted.

There's something every fellow feline fan needs to understand about the Cat Distribution System and how it works (even though that'll probably always remain an industry secret) - while it's here to connect cats in need with the right person or family who will adopt them, or be an integral stop on their way to a forever home, the CDS also takes the human side into account. It has been demonstrated time and time again that people at a low point in their lives, who might benefit from a floofy feline child right there and then, are presented with a cat in need at precisely the right time.

Take this story, for example, about a man finding a random cat in his apartment, giving him the home he needed - just when he experienced a harsh time in his life that the cat helped him to go through. Seemingly random, but if you've read more than one cat adoption story in your life, you can recognize the work of the Cat Distribution System when you see it. It might seem like an innocent coincidence with a happy ending, but cat lovers actually know it's much more than that.

And that's exactly what happened to this man here, who found a kitten on the loneliest birthday he has ever experienced. He said he was fresh off a breakup - so probably planned to celebrate his birthday with his partner, who was no longer there. But that's when the magic of the Cat Distribution System came in, in the form of a meowing kitten at the side of the road, demanding help - but also willing to help the person in return. It's really not clear who needed who the most in that moment.

The best thing about this adoption story, besides the ameowzing work of the CDS for both the kitten and the person, is that it's told in hindsight. All this thing happened a year ago, which means this man is telling us all about his cat - and showing how she's grown. She's no longer the scared kitten at the roadside, needing her forever home as soon as possible. You'll see for yourself in the pictures added - she's a house princess now, living her best life. And that fact puts a big smile on all our faces.

Can you be a dog person and still fall for cats?

I have a confession to make. I have always considered myself a dog person. If someone asked me to choose between spending an afternoon with a room full of puppies or a room full of kittens, I wouldn't even need a second to think about it. Dogs have always felt familiar to me, probably because that's what I grew up around. My parents never liked cats, so they were never really part of my world. To me, they seemed distant, unpredictable, and honestly a little intimidating.

That started to change over the past few years, mostly thanks to a couple of friends who absolutely adore their cats. Every time I'd visit, I'd find myself watching them do... well, cat things. They'd spend twenty minutes staring out a window like they were contemplating the meaning of life, suddenly sprint through the house for no reason, then curl up beside someone as if they had planned that moment all day. The more I paid attention, the more I realized I had completely misunderstood them.

Cats don't show affection the same way dogs do, and I think that's what confused me for so long. Dogs wear their emotions on their sleeves. They're excited when you come home, they want to be involved in everything you do, and they're usually ready for an adventure at any moment. Cats are different. They choose their moments, and when they decide to trust you, it feels surprisingly meaningful. It's quieter, but no less genuine.

I've also realized something that probably should have been obvious from the beginning: loving dogs doesn't mean you can't appreciate cats too. They're completely different animals, and that's exactly why there's room for both. One isn't trying to replace the other. They each bring something unique into people's lives, and I finally understand why so many people can't imagine living without a cat.

Deep inside a cat owner's home, a mysterious creature awakens from its afternoon nap. It stretches its legs and opens its mouth, revealing the cutest and sharpest fangs you've ever seen. Don't be alarmed. This is not Count Dracula. It is Count Catula, a sleepy feline vampire that only wants tuna.

Cats, in a way, are similar to vampires. They appear unexpectedly behind their humans, they wander through dark rooms without making a sound, and stare into empty spots as if they were planning who their next victim would be. And above all, they have the sharpest teeth. Hmm. Suspicious. 

Why are they so active after everyone goes to bed? It seems Count Catula has important night business. Their midnight habits are suspicious. Maybe they are guarding the hallway or investigating mysterious noises, but nobody really knows what happens during the night. Also, their ears sometimes create a convincing silhouette, resembling a bat. 

If it weren't for the fact that they love the sun, they would practically be tiny vampires. But they always look for the brightest spot available and spend many hours soaking up the sunbeam. And they aren't frightened by garlic, which is another point. Garlic won't do a thing to them, but a vacuum cleaner certainly will.  

Whatever secrets they keep, their humans are safe if they provide breakfast and dinner on schedule. Cats are only interested in food, attention, and occupying the warmest sleeping spot in the house, even if it is your chair. So prepare to enter a feline castle full of feline yawns and adorably sharp teeth. Count Catula and the rest of his fanged fellas are awake and always ready to sink their teeth into cardboard boxes. Or that plate of chicken you left unattended on the table. 

Turn the volume up, these cats have something to meow about.

Some cats spend their days snoozing in sunbeams or plotting their next zoomie session. These furry performers have much loftier goals. They've got albums to record, world tours to plan, and purrformances to deliver. All they need is an instrument and an audience that doesn't mind a few off-key meowsical numbers.

Every cat seems to have a signature sound. The pianists delicately tap the keys like they're composing a meowsterpiece worthy of a standing ovation. The guitarists strike a pose before unleashing a solo that's equal parts rock star and scratching post. Then there are the drummers, who firmly believe every tabletop, cardboard box, or unsuspecting human knee was built to keep the beat. It's less of a concert and more of a full-blown meowsic festival.

Of course, no legendary band is complete without a little drama. Someone storms off stage after exactly twelve seconds. Someone else insists on sitting directly on the keyboard in the middle of the show. One cat refuses to acknowledge the rest of the band entirely and somehow still steals the spotlight. Creative differences happen, especially when one bandmate keeps knocking the microphone onto the floor.

Not every note lands where it was supposed to, but confidence has always been a cat's greatest talent. These whiskered virtuosos never let something as minor as actual musical ability get in the way of putting on an unforgettable show. They play every instrument like they were born to headline Meowchella, collect a few treats backstage, and call it a night.

So grab your backstage pass and settle into the front row. These feline meowsicians are ready to strike every chord, hit every note they can find, and prove that when it comes to entertaining the internet, they've still got plenty of talent left to share.

Tiny kittens have a way of making even the most logical plans fall apart.

One family learned that the hard way after finding an illegally smol little void sitting alone in the middle of the street. The kitten couldn't have been much older than a few weeks, and there wasn't much debate about what to do next. Even though the rescuer is allergic to cats, leaving the tiny feline behind was never an option. Before long, kitten formula, a feeding syringe, and everything else needed to care for such a young baby had already been picked up.

That says just about everything.

The family's child shared that they grew up with cats, so bringing another one into the house wasn't exactly unfamiliar territory. These days it's just the parents at home, which makes the whole situation even harder. The plan is to find the little void a loving forever home, but anyone who's bottle-fed a kitten knows how quickly "just until we find someone" can turn into something much more permanent.

Making things even more tempting, the person sharing the story already has three cats waiting back at their own two-bedroom apartment. Taking in another one isn't exactly practical... but there's one problem. Their feline family doesn't include a black cat. As every cat person knows, that's a dangerous realization when an impossibly tiny void suddenly appears.

The Cat Distribution System has a way of testing people's self-control. One minute you're telling yourself you're only helping for the night. The next you're buying formula, learning how to bottle-feed, and catching yourself wondering where a fourth food bowl would fit. Whether this little void stays with the rescuers or charms a brand-new family, it already accomplished one thing. It reminded everyone just how impossible it is to resist a kitten that small.

Cats understand our acts of kindness, and that's extra clear in this specific stray family rescue.

Cats are highly social creatures. Despite them being classified as "facultatively social", meaning they are socially flexible, cats bond strongly with the ones they choose as their own - human, cat, or otherwise. While they evolved from solitary hunters, domestic cats form deep social bonds with humans and other pets. They are highly selective, however, preferring to control when and how much they interact, and they require abundant personal space. But this is why when a cat chooses you, like this one mama cat chose her caretakers, it is one of the best feelings in the world.

And the thing is - cats don't just choose their people randomly. Some seem like they do, all courtesy of the elusive Cat Distribution System, but some cats deliberately choose their person - mostly because this person has shown them kindness, earned their trust, and was patient enough for the cat to make the active decision. Exactly as this stray cat feeder and this mama cat, who decided to trust him fully with her newborn kittens. Newborn! Do you understand? She gave birth, and the first thing she's doing is bringing her newborn kittens to a person who's her safe space.

There's nothing that warms our hearts more than seeing a cat who trusts their human 100%. Yes, even more than abandoned kittens adopted from the street - because in a case like that, they're still scared, learning to trust, and hesitant. But if and when a cat reaches a level of trust so great in their human, to actively adopt them and choose them to be the ones to help them with newborn kittens - this is a wholesomeness level we can't really describe in words. We feel it, but it's hard to describe how the heart expands knowing that.

Worries? No, thanks. I have a cat.

Cats have the most special ways to boost the moods of their humans around the house. They purr like tiny tractors, they slow-blink at us to show trust, they sleep on our laps like it's their safe place, and they head-bonk us to show love. Having a cat in the house is like having a constant meowing mood booster by your side, and I can fully attest to that with my cat. She comes every night to sleep on my belly and purr, as if to say, "Good night, you are my comfort." She greets me at the door, making sure I smile every time I come back home, as if she's saying, "Hi! I've missed you so much."

But being the wholesome whiskered creatures they are isn't the only way in which cats boost moods globally, for every cat pawrent who's out there. Cats also make their humans laugh while being the silliest of creatures - even if they have no clue what's funny about how they act. Cats are just naturally funny like that. For example, my cat "couldn't" jump on the counter the other day because a pot was put incorrectly - which made her do half-jumps to make sure the atrocity was still there. I laughed so much before going over and moving the pot elsewhere so she could jump on the spot she wanted.

There are many silly ways in which cats surprise us and make us laugh. Think about cats who stand up on their hind legs, or cats who are blepping their tongue away. But then there's a new class of cat comedy which many cat pawrents experience - cats who decided the bathroom or the kitchen sink is the ultimate relaxing and unwinding place. They jump inside and clog the space with their sheer cuteness and their "What? I fits, so I sits" face. And that's hilarious to the point that so many cat pawrents share pictures of their magnificent floofs taking over the house sink.

I'm constantly amazed by how silly cats are. My cat never climbed inside the sink (even though she asks to drink from the tap) - but apparently, this is an experience shared by so many cat pawrents, as demonstrated below.

Remember when your weekends were filled with wild nights, dancing, and bad decisions? Yeah, us too, and we're so glad those are over. Now, our purrfect weekend is filled with sweet meowments spent with our cats.

As we get older, we start to leave parts of our lives in the past. In our 20s, we used to call friends at 10 PM to meet up, go on midnight adventures, and wake up feeling like we got run over by a truck after getting home at 6 AM. Those days are long behind us now, and now our weekends couldn't look more different. We don't miss those wild weekends at all. Instead of going to bed at 6 AM, now we wake up at 6 AM to feed the cats and start prepurring ourselves for the day. Somehow, though, we're still just as tired.

Is there a part of us that misses that part of our life? Sure. But it's all a part of maturing and realizing what's truly important in life, and for us, that's protecting our peace and spending time with those we love. So don't mourn the loss of your energetic, 20-year-old self. They might look at what you've built for yourself, the cats whose lives you affected for the better, and be proud of you. We know our 20-year-old self would be.

Sometimes, cats adopt us when we least expect it. 

We say this often, of course, and we have an endless amount of proof. Stories of people getting adopted cats when they simply go on a walk. Stories of people being handed kittens in a drive-through window, in the middle of a work shift. Stories of people getting adopted by cats at midnight when they are on a picnic, having the cat follow them home. Even one story that we will never forget about a kitten flying through someone's window straight into their lap, and instead of the person wondering how or why it happened, the first thing they did was go get kitten supplies for their new fluffball. It nearly never happens when you expect it. But sometimes, it's even more unexpected than other times. 

For the person who told their story on r/cats, it happened at the least expected moment. They had just lost their soul-cat. 12 years of having one kitty, love that one kitty, and in an instant… the rainbow bridge called her. The owner was heartbroken, hollow, not knowing what to do with themselves now that she was gone. They didn't know life without cats anymore. And without any intentions to adopt a cat a day after their baby passed, they went to a shelter. Just to be around cats. To pet them. To see them. To try to handle the grief. But in that shelter, there was only one cat. He was surrendered by his owner, and he's been at the shelter for a long time, ready for love, for a second chance. They weren't planning to adopt. And they didn't. That's not how it works. They didn't adopt Charlie. Charlie adopted them. And even though he will never replace their previous cat, he might help them start the healing process. 

There is no such thing as an "evil" cat, only a cat who is misunderstood and needs to be given a real chance. 

It honestly kind of shocks us to hear shelters refer to cats as "evil". We know shelters, we work with shelters, and we know that the people working there are some of the nicest humans you will ever meet. And yet, this is something that happens. Shelters label cats. That's part of what they do. These descriptions and nicknames are part of what helps them attract adopters. But labeling a cat as "mean" or "bad" or "evil" just kind of seems unfair to us. You could be a "difficult" cat but never a "bad" one. It could be a tactic, of course. Some people want to give a chance to cats who others skip. And sometimes, it works. When a cat goes viral, no matter how "bad" that cat may be, it will get hundreds of adoption applications. But shelter cats who go viral are few and far between, so more often than not, these kitties are just stuck there, in the shelter, with that awful nickname hindering their adoption chances. 

Cobweb's story is the worst of this kind in our opinion. The person who adopted him shared their story on r/cats, and they explained that not only did the shelter label this cat as "evil", but when this person saw this cat and was actively interested in adopting him, the shelter discouraged them, telling them to look for other cats. They didn't listen, and thank god for that. They felt a bond with this cat from the instant they saw him, and finally, someone gave this "bad" cat a chance. It took a month - just one month - for him to turn from this "evil" cat into the biggest cuddlebug in the world. 

Finding joy in the little things is the one thing that matters most right meow. 

It's been a slightly chaotic year, hasn't it? Only slightly, we think. Not too much, right? Either that, or our gauge for what's normal and not has been completely destroyed for like- six and a half years. And we would rather believe it's the former rather than the latter. So, slightly chaotic. And within that chaos, we have had to look for solutions. We've had to figure out how to live life without losing our sanity completely. And then, we realized that the solution was within our paws all along. The solution is us doing what we do best, which is putting together listicle after listicle of cats being cats. Adorable, funny, precious, silly, ridiculous, all of the things. Cats make us happy. They remind us to actually appreciate life's little meowments. 

Starting your morning with a collection of happy and wholesome cat memes is purrfect. It makes your day better, and it takes no time at all. Three minutes of scrolling through some cat memes, and everything in the world will suddenly start looking just a little big brighter. A tiny thing first thing in the morning, and it could change literally everything. Invest those few minutes. Appreciate the fact that despite everything that is going on in the world all the time, people are still creating and sharing these funny cat images. Nothing can take this from us. Forever and always, there will be cat memes on the internet waiting for you to enjoy them. The only thing that can take this from you is you. So, take that moment, sit back, and remind yourself that happiness is all about appreciating the little things, especially if those little things are itty bitty cats. 

Looksmaxxing is only okay when cats do it. 

The internet is well known for its ephemeral and ever changing trends over the years. From hot girl summer to demure, the entertainment is endless. The idea of looksmaxxing is about the pursuit of becoming the absolute best looking version of yourself. People spend hours purrfecting skincare routines, finding the best outfit that works with their figure, and searching for the purrfect pose for an Instagram photo or TikTok reel. Cats on the other hand don't even try, and their fame is unreachable. They achieve peak beauty simply by existing. Every cat is like a work of art, that's why the ancient Egyptians worshipped them as they did. They're demure, delicate, and regal and all they have to do is sit there. Every single thing about cats speajs of beauty. The way they clean themselves and lick their paws to pet their fur, the way they loaf shape when no one's looking, and the way that they perch on the side of a couch or window sill. 

The effortless confidence that exudes from felines is akin to muse-esque etherealness as seen in artworks. From their fluff to their whiskers, there's something other worldly about cats. Even if you're not a big internet person, and don't spend too much time following beautiful, yet contrived influencers, you're sure to worship cats the way we do at I Can Has Cheezburger. If you weren't, then why would you be reading this in the first place? There's nothing to be ashamed of either, cats really do run the world (and internet). Their impeccable beauty is unattainable for people. Even a heavy cat who needs to lose a few pounds is still so beautiful and purrfect in his or her own way. Enjoy this adorable, purrfect, and angelic collection of cats looking their tip top best just for you. 

The working week is coming to a close and that means you deserve to clear the cobwebs and crushing weight that has built up on your soul and emerge fresh and clean into the weekend. So we gathered some gloriously funny feline memes to help you do just that.

We are all well aware of the wild and wonderful powers of cat memes. Whether it be their ability to warm our hearts, to make us laugh, to take our minds off the bad stuff, or as in this case, to clear our soul of the crushing weight of the work week, feline funnies have always and will always be there for us. And so once again we invite you to dive into the kingdom of comedic cat children to find out what the funny felines of the world have been up to while you have been attending meetings, replying to emails and gently tearing your hair out.

And with that we invite you to find a quiet spot to curl up in, far from the flapping of your colleagues and settle into this sweet collection of hissterical cattos and watch as all the worry and woe you have in your heart melts away and is replaced with randomness and joy. 
 

Have you ever noticed that some cat reactions look like your most-used emojis? Yes, your cat is a living emoji keyboard, and this post was created to prove it. Open your emoji keyboard and choose a face. Any face. Well, there is probably a cat below that is making the same expression. 

We rely on emojis in our daily chats because tone can disappear from written conversations, and it's hard to tell if a message is meant to sound friendly, sarcastic, excited, or annoyed. We can't see the person's facial expression or tone of voice to guide us, so that's when emojis enter the chat to provide the emotional context that words sometimes fall short of communicating. Sometimes it's not what we say but how we say it, and emojis help us communicate how we want the other person to understand us. A simple text like "okay" feels completely different depending on the emoji typed next to it.   

But before humans had emojis, cats were already building a feline dictionary of relatable facial reactions. That's why we relate to their expressions. Their faces make excellent responses to everyday conversations. Why type a paragraph about your mood when a sleepy cat can explain everything? A shocked feline can show your honest reaction to unexpected gossip, while a smug expression provides the ideal answer when you were correct all along. Somewhere in the world, there is a cat face for every group chat situation.  

Which real-life cat emoji matches your mood today? Keep scrolling until one of these expressive cats puts the exact face to it. 

It's difficult to take a cat's anger seriously. Cats believe they're delivering a warning, but humans see a little fuzzy forehead and cute airplane ears waiting for gentle kisses. Cats can't express their feline fury without becoming any less adorable.

Their ears flatten, their eyes narrow, and their tiny noses wrinkle as if they have just received the most offensive news imaginable. Their expressions say, "Fear me," while everything else about them inspires an immediate desire to offer treats and forehead kisses. And if they show their miniature teeth, then an ordinary house cat suddenly resembles a furious little lion… At least until you remember that this intimidating creature weighs twelve pounds and sleeps in a cardboard box. 

Sometimes, a cat's grumpy mood disappears quickly. And some days, it can take your cat two days to forgive you. It's not that feline forgiveness is impossible. You only have to let them take their time, and they will eventually do it. I mean, they need to eat. They'll come back asking for food soon. And then, other cats can spend one minute glaring from across the room and the next curling up beside the same person who offended them. Those cats have a love-hate relationship with their owners. Peace may require a snack, an apology, or the return of their favorite chair, or maybe you don't know what you did, but the matter is suddenly solved.

Anger and adorableness can exist at the same time, and these cats are here today to prove it. 

Never give up something you love for someone else. Your cats deserve that, at the very least.

Pet compatibility is one of the first tests a future partner must pass. When I was still dating (back when dinosaurs roamed the earth), it was one of the first things I would bring up on first dates. My cats always take first priority and will always be a part of my life. And even after they're gone, there will be more cats because I think they're the ultimate companions and I love having them around. If the date wasn't immediately on board with that, then it was an immediate, "Thanks, but no thanks".

You would think that most cat pawrents would feel the same, but apparently, that isn't true. When thinking about taking the "next step" with her younger boyfriend, our cat mom below was presented with an ultimatum: they can move in together, but the cats can't come with her. To add insult to injury, one of her cats is a 20-year-old senior kitty. To rehome a cat at that age would be horrible, and now she's considering if this is the right decision or not.

Cat mom, if you're by any chance reading this, you're making the wrong decision. Do not give up your baby for a man, or for anyone for that matter. Your cat has been with you for 98% of its life and knows you as its family. Do you know how hard it is for senior cats to get adopted? You would be forcing them to live out the rest of their time in a shelter, alone. If you do this, we're sorry, but we're going to have to revoke your "cat lover" status because a cat lover would never put their cat through something so awful.

With the warmer months of the year upon us it is becoming more and more commonplace to find kittens wandering aimlessly on the streets. But whether you should take them home or trust that their mother is nearby ready to step in is a matter that we all ought to be better informed off, and so we present you with this in-depth guide designed to help you through all the stages of caring for an abandoned kitten.

As you can imagine, vets are usually full to the brim during kitten season and so it is not so surprising that one of those vets jumped on Reddit's r/AskVet subreddit to upload this generous guide that will inevitably help reduce their insane work load and help us cat loving hoomans better assess and care for kittens who seem to be lost. We say seem to be because that is indeed step one, trying to assess whether the kitten has actually been abandoned or is just waiting for its mother. After all, no matter how you frame it a feline mother will always be a better mom to her kittens than you could ever hope to be. That is unless you are interested in using your tongue to help the kittens 'express'.

From there this helpful guide goes into detail about each and every step of the rescue process, what the cat needs at every single point along the way and how you as their carer can keep a cool head when strong winds push against you. So we warmly recommend that you take the time to read this guide, because you never know when you will find yourself in that fateful position to save a kittens life and even if your story with them does not begin at the beginning of this guide, you will have enough knowledge, understanding and awareness to have a good idea of how to care for the tiny feline now in your hands. Good luck out there.