Grief is strong, but love is stronger.

Losing a cat is such a heartbreaking experience. And as much as we'd want to say we wish no one would experience this loss - it's a part of every cat person's journey with their feline friend. Cats give us only a handful of years to spend with them. We think it's because they're too good, too pure, and too much of them can't be contained by humans. At least this is how we explain it to ourselves - because we dread losing our cats. But life's eventuality is a fact. But still, when your cat passes over the rainbow bridge, it's such a huge heartbreak.

And then there are the cases where a cat passes suddenly, early, without any preparation and guesses as to how many of their nine lives they have yet left to live. That's what happened to one fostering woman with her kitten, and we can't even find the words to describe the grief she must've felt at the moment (and probably a lot longer after). This sudden loss is truly indescribable.

But then again, the Cat Distribution System works in very mysterious ways. Merely days after the kitten she was fostering passed away, she found another in need of a home, who looked exactly like her. And the best part? She didn't come alone…

Cats will always cat, and that's a feline fact.

We have yet to meet a cat that wasn't at least 100% cat in their behavior. Some cats might not look like cats, with an odd eye or clipped ears, and even a unique fur color that might make them stand out and look like a different kind of feline - but whenever they do just about anything, it's always totally cat. They sit? It's a very catty cat sitting. They run? It's definitely cat zoomies, which is so cat. They meow? Well, you know… Cheetahs might meow, but that's a cat thing to do, even though they do it.

And all these cat things are not just very cat in the eyes of cats, but in our eyes as well. And why does that even matter? Well, because if you're a cat lover, anything cat can always make your day better. It's how we're wired. Is there a cat in any function? We love it. It's an instant serotonin boost to our brains. It's just the way cat people think - and we wouldn't have it any other way. That's how cat people love cats, and they very cat things they do.

Now, we bring memes into the equation. It's not just the very cat-people thing to do, to consume all this meowgnificent cat content online, but it also features the very cat things these very cat creatures do. And we love every second of it. It's the purrfect combination of cats and humor, which is the best kind of thing for every cat person's soul.

Giving a cat a chance is one of the best things you can do. 

The farm life is coveted by many, but it's not just clear skies and singing birds. Farm life has its caveats, and they're not always what you'd imagine. You might think that the barren distance between farm and civilization is too far, or you might think that roosters will wake you up at dawn. But sometimes it's just the harshness of the outside world without protection that does the most damage, especially if you're a little kitty without a family to care for it. That's exactly what happens in the story below, that is until a family does rescue the little thing. Sativa was born in a neighboring farm's barn and migrated over to his family's place just less than a year ago. The family has been able to approach Sativa and feed him. They also noticed he was much smaller than his sisters and other cats. As he matured, they could see issues starting to arise. They saw he was getting in fights with other feral cats, and someone in the family decided enough is enough. He took him in and took him to the vet. Turns out he needed a lot of treatments, which are all being taken care of. He's really one of the most gentle barn cats around, and he's wearing a pumpkin blossom cone, in proper farm cat style. If this person didn't rescue Sativa, who knows what would have happened to him over time with barn life. 

Cats and the internet, internet and cats. This is what we do here at I Can Has, and that's why every time I find another place for feline lovers to talk cats online. I'm in.

Although Threads isn't exactly new and has been around since July 2023, and Threads Communities launched in late 2025, Cats of Threads still feels kind of like the old internet. 

It's still new enough to not have an insane amount of inside jokes you have to spend years deciphering, and it didn't develop an elaborate system of abbreviations and acronyms that you have to learn a new language just to be able to like something and be sure you fully get what it means. At least not yet. So it feels just the right amount of fresh and young in the sense that lets people just be themselves and  type "I love cats" hit "post" and have thousands of others relate, like, and comment "OMG ME TOOOOO" or something along these lines, instead of the usual online cynicism we all know (and, most of the time: love).

What I am trying to say is, the internet used to (weirdly) be about human connection. I know because I was brought up by it and had it shape 90% of my personality, and help develop my purrsonality. Because, as we all know, the thing that happened a second after the internet gave us a way to enhance human interaction was, well, a welcomed, endless barrage of felines that continues to this day, and hopefully, for eternity.

On Tuesday, some feline serotonin goes a long way.

Tuesday is a weird day of the week. On one side, the week just started, so you're kind of motivated to have a good one and keep up the good vibes, but on the other hand, you still have a loooong way to go before the weekend. It's okay if you have a weird energy today, since the mind may struggle to know where to sit. But I think I might have something to make you feel better.

By now, we all know that cat memes are a good way to keep the spirits and the good vibes where we want them to be… but I don't think we ever talked about positive cat memes… actually, pawsitive cat memes. Yes, they are the specific kind that we need on a day like Tuesday, so this could potentially be the best approach when trying to survive the second day of the week.

If you're hesitant about the things I'm saying, picture this: a photo of a little kitten, smiling at you, wishing you a happy day. Isn't that a reason to put a smile on your face?

And the best part of it is that you don't even need to be a cat person to feel compelled and motivated by these little faces and tiny paws. Animals are great for lifting our moods when days feel a bit heavy and blue. Although they can't talk (or can they?), they can show us with their faces that everything is going to be okay and that nothing is forever.

That's the good thing about bad days, is that eventually they go away. The same with Tuesday: slowly but surely, the day becomes Wednesday, and it keeps going until Friday comes around, and for sure you'll have a good day on Friday and the weekend. So, if you're feeling a bit too much today, first remember that it's okay and that it will go away, and secondly, enjoy these cat memes that are trying their best at making you feel better.

Warning: cute cat memes might send you off to sleep mid-shift. 

The thing about cats is that they're so multifaceted. Being chaotic and zooming one moment, and off to cuddle you the next, there's no predicting what they'll do, but they always manage to bring a smile to our faces. Even when we've had the worst day, even if our cat misbehaves, when that little furballs sees us upset, he or she knows when to kick cuddle mode into gear. Some people never get to experience the warmth and touch of another person, never get the pleasure of a cuddle. Cats allow us to get the love and care we need without the difficulty around managing how someone else feels. It's too easy to just grab a cat and let him or her fall right to sleep on you. Maybe you're mid movie, maybe you're scrolling before bed, but either way, your cat will make it to you to give you some much needed love. 

When cats are around the people they love and care about (aka their owners), their brains actually release oxytocin. If you didn't know already, oxytocin is known as the "love" chemical. It's released when you feel safe and bonded to someone or something. So when you say you really love your cat you're not lying! There's a whole neuro network of transmitters regulating those feelings of safety, warmth, connection, and love. It's so important that we get that in our daily lives. 

Having the comfort and love from an animal or person is just as important as getting food, water, and shelter. Without care and support, we actually don't develop properly. Our motor functions won't be the same, our cognitive functions won't work as well, and it's a handicap no one wants to live with. So as the winter months preside over us, and as the skies get darker and colder by each day, take the time to recognize how love and connection can help combat whatever bad energies you may be feeling this winter. Use cats and cat memes as your oxytocin IV, and here at I Can Has Cheezburger, there's no stopping you. 

Through the thick and thin, there's always something to appreciate. 

Our little furry friends mean more to us that we can even express sometimes. We want to do everything for them, and at the same time we could become so engulfed in our own lives that we lose sight of giving attention and gratitude to the tiny furballs. Like in this story below, where a woman found her baby Lint when he was just 8 weeks old in an alley near her work. Now he's 17 years old, a senior cat, and has had some health issues lately. He's been having trouble breathing and wheezing. He spent the night at the hospital, but the next day he came home happy and healthy. Sometimes it takes something like this to make us appreciate what's in front of us, and to reminisce about all the wonderful things we have. 

All it takes to become a working purrfessional is a laptop, two paws, and absolutely no idea what you're doing.

Working from home sounds great until your coworker has four paws, zero boundaries, and a habit of taking over your laptop. While most hoomans use computers for emails, meetings, and actual work, cats have clearly decided they're just as qualified to clock in.

Put a laptop in front of a feline and suddenly they're ready for business. Paws start hitting the keyboard, important-looking things appear on the screen, and kitty stares intensely at the monitor like they're handling the company's biggest account. Do they know what they're doing? Absolutely not. Do they look like they know what they're doing? That's what matters.

Some cats prefer a more paws-on approach. They'll type away with both front paws, producing an important document consisting entirely of "ssssssddddddddd." Others are clearly upper management, choosing to sit beside the laptop and stare at the screen while someone else handles the actual typing. Why do the work yourself when you can supurrvise?

Emails are another feline specialty. One accidental step on the keyboard and your cat has either drafted a message, deleted three paragraphs, or sent something before you were finished writing it. Hopefully the recipient understands that "jjjjjjjjjj" is corporate speak for circling back.

Then there are the serious business cats. Glasses on, paws positioned, eyes locked on the screen. These felines look like they have deadlines to meet, reports to finish, and a 3 PM Zoom call they're already dreading. All they need is a tiny coffee mug sitting beside them.

Of course, every hardworking kitty eventually deserves a break. After several exhausting minutes of laptop labor, it's time to close the computer and collect that treat paycheck.

When you don't want to work, just meow meow.

Monday is here, and we're already tired. But you know us, fellow feline fans, here at I Can Has Cheezburger we have the right solution for these exact situations. When Monday comes around, instead of grimacing and reluctantly leaving the house to start another workweek, we pump our brains with the best cat humor online. And that's done purrfectly with cat memes, of course.

Cat memes are like candy - you can store a bunch in your pocket, do your day, and consume one every once in a while, making yourself feel better. A candy does that with its sweet taste, and a cat meme does it with the hilarious content and cute cat that's inside. And on top of that - while some candies might melt in your pocket, creating a situation you wouldn't want to deal with (especially not on a Monday), cat memes won't do that. They're on your phone, activated only when needed.

Down here, you'll find a sweet bunch of these cutie pies we call cat memes. They're the candy to any cat person's soul, making a Monday much sweeter than it is. Mondays are rather bitter. But with cat memes? Any cat person's soul would be happy.

This is pure orange cat behavior, fur real.

Some cat colors have direct links to a cat's biological sex. Get your thinking hats and lab coats on, because this is going to be a little lesson in cat genetics. 

Most cat coat colors are directly attached to an X or Y chromosome. Orange cats are around 65-80% male because the gene that causes their orange coloring comes with the X chromosome. There can be orange female cats, but the orange female must receive two X chromosomes with the orange gene in order to be female, so it is definitely possible, although rare. Even rarer are male calicos, tortoiseshell cats, or blue-cream torties. These cats are almost 100% female, with less than 1% being born male.

Using this purrfectly adorable information, you can usually make some general assumptions about the cats you see, but don't know. You'll more often than not be right if you assume an orange cat is a male, and a calico cat is a female. But, there are occasions when you will be wrong, and in today's case, that mistake can come with a hissterical surprise!

At a routine check at the vet, @hopekithes posted on X brought their male orange kitty with no expectations for anything out of the ordinary. The vet decided to do an ultrasound, and what did they find… but a baby! Turns out her "boy" cat was 1-week pregnant, and their feline family is about to get a whole lot bigger in the next year. 

Although probability is on your side when making educated guesses about your cat's biology, you can never be 100% certain, which is why it's always important to check with your vet first. After making sure you know whether to dress your cat in pink or blue (or purple, who really cares about gendered clothes anyway?), the next thing you should do is get them fixed. Nobody needs more "oopsie" kittens in the world, no matter how cute they are.

Read through all the hilarious comments and community contributions below!

Even the smallest act of kindness can make the biggest difference for a cat. 

When you are buying a new home, you have to be aware that it is a new home for you, not for the cat who is already on the property and has been living there for years. For that cat, you are the stranger, the intruder, the creature who is moving things around and changing things without asking for purrmission. Cats are territorial. They have a hard time leaving certain places. And it is on you to accept that if you buy a place already belonging to a cat. That was the case with phatselinakyle on Reddit. 

When they bought their new home, they got an instruction manual, and in that manual was a cute picture of a stray cat. To that picture, a note was attached asking the new owners to be kind and let the cat inside if she ever shows up. Because she was there first. It is her home. Unfortunately, something about the new owners must have discouraged her from coming back, because it took her two years to finally pluck up the courage to walk back into her home. She didn't know how easy it would be, that she would be welcomed with open paws. 

No Meownday is complete without a recap of the best cat Tweets of the week! 

Another Monday. Another week of chaos. Another week of too much work and not enough time cuddling with our cats. Yep, here we go again, starting over, and once again, the weekend was nowhere near long enough to prepare us for this meowment. But we have to be here. Someone has to make sure our spoiled house cats are getting their treats this week, and it sure as heck is not going to be them. So, we're working. And if we're working, we might as well make sure to start the day on the right paw, with a whole bunch of pawsome cat memes. But we're not talking about just any cat memes. Every single week, we bring you the best of the best of cat Twitter. We do the digging for you. You just need to wake up, scroll away and smile. 

Monday is back again, and while it is usually a rotten day that takes our freedom away, today we are taking a different tact. Today we make Monday meowgical once more and we begin to do so with the support of these wholesome cat memes.

There is no denying the down mood that Monday puts you in. After a weekend of cuddling your cat, watching them climb curtains, chase after animals in the yard and generally having a whole heartedly good time together, the coming of the work week is quite the smack in the facial region. Bringing back into focus all that you had put outside your purview for the weekend and with it the worries and woes we like to drag along with us. But as we mentioned earlier, we are not about that this week, this week we want to make your heart sing with wholesome cattos that can cure the melancholy of Monday.

With the support of cute kittens being carted around in carriers far too big for them you will find yourself actually enjoying the maelstrom of Monday. Finding it comparable to the energy of a fast moving shopping mall. You might even enjoy the consultancy skills of the cat who clawminally imprinted his paw on his pawrent' glasses, giving you some pertinent advice about annoying your boss. And who knows, between it all you might just find an uplifted mood and the will and motivation to make the most of this week. We only have so many left before it had all been for nothing, so make the most of it now.
 

Much to our dislike the amount of stories that we hear about kittens caught in fast moving lanes of traffic is growing fast. Either due to the convenience and success of dumping kittens by the roadside, or simply the laziness to drive anywhere else other than the big road most people use anyway. But however this feline found itself stranded in the center of several lanes of traffic its rescue story is sweet as pumpkin pie.

Now, no matter who you are, if you have been dodging cars for the past few minutes you are not going to be the most happy go lucky of people. Stressed out of your mind you will likely snap at anyone who gets close to you. Which is exactly what this kitten did when her rescuer attempted to step in and save her. Thankfully, knowing that this was a tense situation he did not flinch and merely kept trying to capture the cat and bring it to safety. And even though said spiciness continued on their way home, the cat's rescuers continued undeterred knowing that with a bit of luck one day soon this spicy bean will turn into quite the sweet treat.

Thankfully their bet paid off and before long they began getting to know and loving the sweetest most submissive feline they had ever had the pleasure of meeting. And when this happened, they knew that without a shadow of a doubt that this cat was destined to be theirs and that their meeting was no mild mannered mistake but a fateful meet-cute that will be spoken about for years and decades to come.
 

There's no such thing as a "mean cat", just a cat to whom life has been mean.

This is something we honestly think some shelters should take into account. Don't get us wrong, most animal shelters are working with pure dedication and love for animals, trying their best on all fronts. We really appreciate shelter workers and volunteers who give their time to make sure every animal will be adopted to their forever home. But some shelters are really quick on the trigger when it comes to labeling cats as aggressive, when in fact they're not at all.

The thing is - most "aggressive" cats are really just scared. And some shelters that they end up in are not really contributing to alleviating this pain, caused by the fear and confusion the cat experiences. Some cats literally fear shelter workers, but once they reach their forever home - their entire demeanor changes as well. And that's so wholesome to witness.

But with the right guidance, some extra love and care, and a lot of affection, every former feral can flourish and embrace the comfort of being a house prince or princess. And this one cat here is no different.

Meet Chicken! 

The farm life isn't all peace and quiet. It's more rural, which means there are more dangers compared to a suburb or more urban area. The farm life is known for being low and slow, but sometimes it can be anything but. The farm life does provide an insight into a lifestyle that has a bit more wholesome. You don't have flashing lights in your face, or streetlamps to hide the beauty of the stars in the sky. But there are dangers you might not expect. In the story below, a couple go to visit the mom who lives on a farm. They know that tons of coyotes have been getting the kittens and cats, so when they arrived and saw this little girl laying in a sun patch they immediately went to her. They picked her up and she fell asleep in their arms. He was so small, and they figured it's better to give him a solid future, than risk his life being cut short by coyotes. They took her home, and named her Chicken, which is such a cute name for a cat. Enjoy this wholesome story and enjoy the sweet summer life while it lasts. 

It's still only August…

The end of August, we can feel the autumn breeze furtively sneaking up on us, the cloudy skies, and the smell of cinnamon in the air. We all know what that means – summer is, fortunately or unfortunately, coming to a bitter end. As much as we all enjoyed green bikinis, ice coffees, and not giving a slurp about what anyone thought of us this season, summer is coming to a sour end. But, never fear! There's always next summer. 

The substratum of this season is the impertinence of it. The pure rebelliousness intermingled in the hot vibrations of summer heat, the waves crashing as we enjoy another cocktail, and the brat attitude as we dialectically swipe left on every imbecile man on Tinder and Hinge. Autumn is just around the corner, and you're saying goodbye to the miniskirts, bikinis, and cat sunglasses to strip out your boots, scarves, cozy blankets, and cat memes! Cats and winter just make sense. Cats are grumpy, grouchy, and introverted, at least in their stereotypes. So when we think of winter, it's automatic we would think of cats. 

At I Can Has Cheezburger, we know how much cat memes affects mood. We know because we're the ones posting about it! Imagine if your job everyday was to scroll these hilarious and adorable fluffy pet memes? Wouldn't you be happier and a little more at ease? So do us a favor and enjoy a moment, put down the stress around responsibilities and enjoy the best thing in the world, cat memes. 

Your time to relax is here, so why not enjoy some early indulgence with these soft, fluffy cat memes? The summertime mixed with weekend is absolutely the best combination. We all want that peace of mind that we're going to have two days off from the office, or the restaurant, the studio, or somewhere else. Work is work, even for people who really like their job. But when we're down and out and just waiting for the weekend, or waiting for summer vacation there really is one thing that can help us, and that's cat memes. 

Surviving as a stray cat for 13 years is already an achievement, but to do it after being hit by a car… this cat deserves to be retired in a warm home. 

Whenever we cover cat rescue stories, we always insist on thanking the person doing the rescuing. Because it's not obvious. It's not something to take for granted. People see cats in need of help every single day and simply… look away. And we get it. We do. Rescuing a cat is hard work. It takes time, it takes effort, cats, more often than not, are not easily trusting and won't simply walk into a carrier if you place one in front of them. But that doesn't mean that it's not worth it. 

With all that said, it's still hard for us to imagine an entire community that knows about a cat who was hit by a car getting ignored for years on end. The sweetest cat, one who is beyond ready for retirement in a forever home, and not only was he ignored by the community for years, but when someone finally decided to give him a chance and rescue him, that person faced complaints and harassment from said community. But you know what? These people didn't deserve him anyway. 

Now, finally, after years of being alone and in pain, this kitty is getting the help that he needs. And although his test results are not too promising, and it seems that he is sicker than he looks, whether he has a year left or ten, he is finally, finally going to be happy and loved. 

Funny cat pictures are everywhere online, but everyone knows the funniest ones come from real cat people. 

Having cats is always an adventure. There is this misconception that cats are boring pets, that they don't do much, that they are not very entertaining. And while it's true that cats are calming and that they bring a sense of peace into a home like no other animal can, to say that they are boring pets would be to lie. Cats are chaos incarnate. One minute, they will be peacefully sleeping under a blanket somewhere, and the next, you will hear a crash somewhere around your house, and you will know - from experience - that your little chaos goblin is at it again. 

And the picture opportunities… are endless. There is a reason why there are funny cat pictures everywhere on the internet, and why no matter what is going on in the world, people will be sharing these pictures. But the best, the funniest cat pictures are not ones that you will see online. They are the ones in our phones - pictures of real cats in real life being their hilarious selves. And here's a glimpse of that. When we asked you guys to show us the silliest cat pictures you've ever taken of your chaos goblins, we knew the results would be ameowzing, but goodness, it was impawssible to choose our favorite ones. 

Fall is days away, and that means that it's time to get out the pumpkin spice lattes and the delicious cat memes. 

There is nothing quite like summer. The sun, the ice creams, the iced coffees and flip-flops. Don't get us wrong, we love summer. But mentally, we are beyond ready for fall. It's time to start layering. It's time for the pumpkin spice-flavored things to come out. It's time for cozy vibes and even cozier cats. Because fall is our cats' favorite season too. This is the season when cats can still sunbathe as much as they want to during the day, but at night, when it's colder out, our cats can curl up in purritos just the way that they like too. 

And you know what's even better about Fall? We don't think that there is anything better than sitting down with a warm cup of coffee as the leaves change color all around us, and in our other hand, a cozy collection of cat memes to start the day with. Now, that is beautiful.