Caturday is here, and that means that it is officially time for our pawsome weekly kitty recap!

Even on the most difficult weeks, the thought of Caturday waiting in the distance keeps us going. On this day, we embrace our cattitudes purrfectly. Today, we can do anything and everything that we love. If that means curling up under a blanket with our cats, then so be it. If it means grabbing an extra snack for the both of us, that sounds pawsome. But of course, before all of that, we need to stop, relax, and look back at all the cat content that we missed this week. 

Every single Caturday starts the same on ICHC - with the Caturday meowgazine. Here, we put together the most viral cat tweets, the most talked-about stories, the silliest memes that made people laugh even during the most difficult meowments of the week. Everything in one place. Because we think that starting Caturday with a recap of purrfection means starting it on the right paw, with a smile on our faces. That's priceless nowadays, and it is how we wish every morning could start. We wish you all a fantabulous Caturday, and we will see you here next week for more!

What would you say no if someone offered you their cute kitten out of the blue?

Being a purrfessional cat sitter seems like an amazing job. You get to spend your days living in other people's houses, meeting their cute cats, and being surrounded by cats you care for all the time. We're sure it comes with its fair share of downsides, like having to stay in really messy houses, seeing cats not living with owners who care for them like they should, etc, but what job doesn't have its negative side? 

But then there are cases like the one below, where, after caring for her client's handsome Ragdoll kitten consistently, the family offered for her to keep him. They were planning on selling him, but that broke her heart, and she decided to take him, even knowing that she couldn't keep him for a long time. It's hard to have a pet of your own when you don't have a consistent home schedule, we might even say it's impawssible.

She took the kitten anyway and introduced him to her boyfriend, who had never owned a cat before. The boyfriend even watched the kitten while she went to cat sit for another client, and let's just say this story is proof that everything happens for a reason.

Cruise off into the Caturday sunset with these wholesome kitties and awwdorable memes to fill your weekend with the cool calmness of your favorite feline friends. Feel free to turn off your brain, but always keep your eyes on the road.

On this purrfect Caturday in the beginning of Spring, we're deciding to put our brains on a cruise control to calmness with some wholesome and heartwarming cat memes. No thinking, just feeling the feline vibes of these hilarious and silly kitties to giggle through our day and relax our nervous systems for a bit. They're like a meowrvelous mental massage, where you can lay back and enjoy without having to spend any energy at all.

Adopting a cat means you have full responsibility for them for the rest of their nine lives, with no opportunities to opt out on demand. It's sad to us that some people don't seem to understand that.

It's true that there are some reasons in this world for cat pawrents to give up, with all the sadness of the situation, and search for their cat a different home than theirs. These decisions are never made lightly, they involve a heart heavy like a ton of bricks, and probably a lot of tears, fears, but most of all - thoughts about the cat's well-being. Not a single person who needs to rehome a cat for a justified reason, like being evicted and not having a home for your cat, does this for their own benefit. Never ever.

Moving away is never a good reason to rehome your cat. If you have the time, money, and energy to move your entire life away in a truck, you don't get to simply go "but without my cat" in the situation. Moving away without your cat is vile. Period. Is it complicated to do so? Sure. But would you do this to a child? Absolutely not. So why is a cat any exception? We have a friend who moved countries, literally to another continent, and he made sure his wife and he are taking all four of their feline family members with them. Because that's what they are - family members.

When a helpless cat meows for aid, what's a caring cat lover supposed to do? Ignore it? Absolutely not. The call of cat rescue is loud, powerful, and compawletely undeniable. 

Cat fosters aren't born, they're forged in the hot fires of compassion, TLC, and irresistibly cute kitten meows. Although this foster pawrent had had a long run of foster struggles, both financially and medically, they couldn't resist the call to action when their neighbor begged them for help. After 4 years of cats coming in and out of their house, what's another 4 kittens rescued from under someone's shed? 

Her reputation as the neighborhood cat hero preceded her, and because of this impressive track record of saving lives, she was called like Batman with the Bat Signal to come and do it all over again. 

Known far and wide as the humble cat's champion, this foster decided to take on one more mega, meownolithic challenge with a new batch of foster kitties. Not for the glory, and not to shove off the guilt, but because she genuinely believes that all cats deserve a life better than the one they were born into, and street cats are no different. 

Cats that are born in safe, warm homes have a completely different upbringing than the scrappy strays born on the street, yet each feline deserves a chance at a real home. Fosters sacrifice everything to give every cat a chance at a furrever family, often paying out of pocket for care and putting their life on hold to help out some four-legged friends. They rarely get the recognition they deserve for being a savior and a hero to the neighborhood cats, but this woman's story helps shine a light on the mental toll, the devotion, and the ultimately rewarding experience that comes alongside fostering cats. 

We salute you, Kitsunejade, because without you, these four tabby cats, who have never known the love and cuddles of human company until now, would never have the chance at a real, loving home. Although it's going to be another long summer, these cats will have the care they deserve and loving homes by the end of the year, all thanks to one devoted hero. 

Even though cats and hoomans don't speak the same language, as we get to know each other, we understand more and more without having to utter a word.

Last weekend, I finally got around to watching Project Hail Mary at the movie theatre, and just like the rest of the world, I was absolutely moved by the relationship Grace and Rocky formed. I found it fascinating that even though they had almost nothing in common and barely any way to communicate, they managed to overcome those obstacles and talk to each other like any other couple of best friends would. Each of them showed the other what life looks like from their perspective, and they respected each other and learned everything they possibly could until they formed a bond stronger than ever.

I would like to imagine we do the same thing with our beloved furry feline friends. 

I adopted my cat, Coco, 5 years ago, and every day I've known her, I've learned more about who she is and how she communicates, and she has done the same. She knows many English words by now, like 'Sit' and 'Snack', and she fully comprehends the shifts in my moods simply based on the tone of my voice. She knows when I'm sad, happy, or angry, and she shifts her behavior according to what she thinks will improve my mood.

On the other side, I have also come to learn Coco's different ways of communication, as well as certain words in her language. I know which 'Meow' signals that she's hungry, and which one means that she simply wants love and attention. I know when she's tired and when she is in a playful mood, and what every single facial expression of hers means. I often find myself having full conversations with her and come out the other side with complete comprehension of what she told me and what I told her in return.

Project Hail Mary is an inspiring story and proof that love is a universal language. And we get to prove that too every single day, when we spend time with our beloved pets, and communicate with each other without a single issue.

So, next time you talk to your cat, show them the hissterical cat memes below. We have a feeling those can rise over any language barrier, too.

Do you ever leave the grocery store and say, "Gosh, I think I forgot something!" Well, cat lovers, maybe you forgot to bring home the adorable, sweet black cat that you were petting in the parking lot. Fortunately, this person, taking a late-night stroll to their grocery store, found exactly what they were looking for at the market: A friend. 

Cats come to us at the most random times. In classic cat fashion, it's often at the most inconvenient moments of our lives, like when our hands are full of laundry, we're juggling soccer tournament schedules, or we're heading out in a hurry on the way to work. But that's just it, isn't it? Cats don't operate on our timing; we're supposed to operate on theirs. 

When this young cat lover was stressed out about life, they found themselves wandering the streets for a late-night stroll. Unbeknownst to them, they'd stumble upon another wayward traveler in the now-empty lot of a supermarket nearby. This black cat wasn't bad luck; in fact, she was purrfectly on time for this cat lover's needs: Perfectly on schedule, you might say. 

Although most cat lovers don't realize it when they first lock eyes with a kitty, the cat already knows you'll be their furrever human. This kitty, a black void named Shadow, became just that: a shadow to the human they decided would be theirs forever. After snacking on a few pocket treats, this cat knew that it was time for them to leave a life in the streets as a stray behind them, walking right behind a friendly human and forward into a totally new life. Meowing like a banshee at the front door of this kind stranger's house, this cat found a way to burrow into their soul, bonding with them before crossing the threshold for the final time. 

I'd say that this grocery store run wasn't like any that I've ever had, and yet I'm a bit jealous. Head to the store to grab a few random regular items and come home with a kitten? What a score like never before! Alas, like all cat lovers, I'll just have to wait for my moment to be chosen by the CDS. As always, the Cat Distribution System is always right, and they make no mistakes. 

Great friendships must be honored. Real friends are there for you to celebrate your wins, listen to your stories, hang out, and create memories that'll stay with you for years. Think of that bestie who brings out the best buddy vibes every time you're together. Send one of these cat memes to remind them how much they mean to you!

Let's be honest, every group of friends has that duo with a special kind of connection. You all hang out together as a group, but there's always that one person who truly gets you. The one you'd be a little sad about if they didn't show up to the gathering. 

Now imagine that friendship… but as if you were cats.  

These mewmaid cats just had the worst best bath of their entire lives. 

If you're a cat owner, you know how hard bath time is. It's either a one on one combat against your cat, or a full-on relaxation spa. 

She chose the house over the bushes. 

Little Baby Alice started out as a TNR cat, showing up for food and sticking close to a yard that felt a bit safer than the streets. The original plan was simple: take care of her outside, help her get used to people, and maybe get her ready for adoption one day. Nothing about it was supposed to turn into a permanent situation.

That changed slowly. After months of showing up, getting comfortable, and easing into contact, she started coming inside. At some point, she made the decision herself. House life beat hiding under bushes, dealing with bigger cats, and rough weather. Once she got a taste of it, there was no going back.

Now she's fully settled in. She's bonded, playful, and very sure of what she wants. Wand toys, attention, treats, all on her schedule. The other cats accepted her without much trouble, and she's already chasing them around like she's always been there. She went from keeping her distance to being right in the middle of everything.

It's a big shift from where she started. From a skittish outdoor cat to one that's comfortable, social, and clearly happy inside. She wasn't meant to stay, but she made that call herself.

Sometimes cats just decide it's time to run. 

Cats get random zoomies like something inside them just said "go" and they listened immediately. No buildup, no warning, just a full sprint out of nowhere. You could be sitting there in total silence and suddenly there's a cat flying past like rent is due.

It's never at a normal time. Middle of the night, early morning, right when everything is calm. That's when the energy hits. They start running like they've got somewhere to be, but they absolutely do not.

There's no logic to it either. They'll run in one direction, stop, turn around, run back, maybe add in a jump for no reason. It's like they're making it up as they go. Very committed, though. Whatever the plan is, they're sticking to it.

You just sit there and watch like this is normal. Because at this point, it kind of is. Nothing to do but let it happen. Then it's over. They slow down, sit, and act completely fine like they didn't just sprint across the entire house for no reason.

Soft kitty, warm kitty, little ball of fur. We just want to sit all day and purr, purr, purr.

There's no greater feeling than that of a cat who chooses your lap as their parking spot, rolling around themselves until they're laid down in the shape of a cinnamon roll, and purring like a tiny tractor of happiness. Sure, you're legally not allowed to move until the cat decides to park themselves elsewhere, but other than that - it's the greatest feeling in the world. To be chosen by a cat to be their soft and safe space is as heartwarming as it sounds.

Besides, having a cat purr while they're perched on you doesn't just mean that you've been chosen - purrs also have healing powers. It's a known fact amongst cat lovers already that purrs are healing with their specific frequency. Cats aren't just magic, it seems - they're also science. Having a feline friend at home is like owning the best of both fantasy and sci-fi worlds - the meowgic of the kitty and the advanced science of health they purrvide.

And while you can't move when a cat purrs on you, you might as well fill your time with more of that feline goodness. And by that, we always mean a good batch of feline funnies, to start off the day on the right paw. Because cats provide - and we're definitely ready to receive.

Making mistakes is human. But correcting your mistake by re-rescuing the cat you've already found dumped in a ditch a year before, along with her newborn kittens, taking responsibility over the mama cat by adopting her and providing her with the forever home she needs so badly, and taking extra measures to make sure the homes you find for the kittens will never be as neglectful as their mama has experiences, is no short than angelic. Seriously, this cat rescuer restores our faith in humanity, even though all the other people involved are probably working hard to destroy it. She stands above them all, and should be very purroud of herself.

Open wide, and say, "Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!"

Kitty ASMR was not something we knew we needed until now. We're not ones to yuck somebody's yum, but the clickity-clack sounds of nails on a cheap microphone and the sounds of people eating gross us out. However, when it's a cat replacing the hooman influencer, we're purrfectly locked in. The crunching noises, the adorable inhales in between bites, and the occasional meows really set off all the serotonin buttons in our brains. 

Meet Poong, a cat with brain damage who has over 1 million followers on Instagram. Because of her injury, she can't eat by herself, so her hooman feeds her all her meals. Not only is it incredibly compassionate, but it's also the most purrfectly adorable thing we've ever seen. Because Poong has difficulty moving her head, she stays in place, while her hooman offers her a bite. Poong sniffs the tasty bite, then opens her mouth, awaiting her meowrvelous bite. The food is placed in between her open jaws, like a baby being fed with the airplane technique we all know so well. And then, the cronching begins. Crumbs fall everywhere, hence her nickname, 'The Cookie Monster'. 

Take a few minutes out of your day to boost your derpy dopamine thanks to Poong and her hissterically calming snack break. You won't regret it.

Fridays seem like they should be the calmest day of the week, but that's the farthest from the truth it can be. As everyone rushes to get everything done before the weekend, you can catch us as cool as a cucumber thanks to these wholesome felines full of soft kitten serenity.

Fridays feel like everyone all of a sudden remembered that they have a hundred unfinished projects that must be finished by 5 PM. Where was all of this energy and work on Tuesday? Finish this, close that deal, let's meet with this client before the weekend - all combined with a feline frantic rush of stress that the world will end if they don't cross all these things off their To-Do list before Saturday. We try not to let it get to us, but when you're stuck in an office with everyone running around like a crazed chicken, you can only hold out for so long before you start pulling your hair out.

We have a few techniques to stave off the Friday stress, one of them is hiding in the bathroom and taking a nap in the stall, but that can get pawsitively pungent. Our preferred choice, and a much less smelly one at that, is to feed our brains with something that counteracts stress, and for us, that's heartwarming kitties. 

Think kittens napping in the tiniest boxes, black cats blepping with the best of them, and silly orange cats with one purrfectly useless brain cell making the derpiest faces your hooman brain can only dream of. They're the purrfect antidote to all that Friday stress, and without them, we'd be as bald as a Sphynx cat by now. Enjoy this soft landing of fluffy felines for the end of your work week, and we hope you have a purrfectly pleasant weekend!

Macho on the outside, a softie who baby-talks at your cats behind your back on the inside. The cutest 30-year-old tough-guy roommate. 

A part of you always worries about the way that your roommates treat your cats when you're not there. You're afraid of the worst. Because you're the internet, and you have seen the worst. You have seen roommates steal cats, locking them in their rooms. You have seen roommates mistreat cats and expect you to take care of them. You have seen roommates allow cats to escape and then act like they didn't do anything all that wrong. And then, something good happens with your cat and roommate, and somehow, that is way more shocking than the other stuff. 

Having a manly, macho 30-year-old man roommate who is indifferent to your cats kind of seems like a good deal in comparison to all of the other things that we have seen. Indifference is not positive, maybe, but it's certainly not negative either. Catching that manly macho man baby-talking at your cats behind your back when he thinks that you are not home to see it, shocked into stillness when he sees you looking… yeah, that's much better. We wish all roommates were like this dude. 

Cats have a special talent for creating chaos in the most innocent, endearing way possible. That's why we've collected this collection of juxtaposing cat vibes just for your scrolling pleasure. 

Cats really do span so many different vibes. Maybe you're in a chill mood and just want to veg on the couch in a hoodie and bag of Cheetos. Cats will be there for it. But what if you want to dance in your living room with chaotic music that you never want anyone to see you listening to? They also want to be a part of that vibe; they'll happily accept the zoomies while you're dancing to your own chaos. Cats have a meowgical mischief to them. It starts with their endless fascination and curiosity about the world, and goes into places that you never expect. Their sneakiness is playful, and their whole demeaner is just too adorably innocent for anyone to tell them to stop. 

We forgive these mischievous animals for basically anything. At I Can Has Cheezburger, we accept cats no matter how chaotic they are. We're big believers in fate, and if your cat knocked your keys off the table, well I guess that's just how the fates would have it for you. So please scroll below for the silliest and best meowgical cat memes full of mischief. 

Bad days happen to the very best of us, but it is not the day which is the obstacle, it is what we decide to do with it. Which is why we made this list of uplifting cat pics to give you something good to do.

After all, starting something is the hardest step you will ever take. Once you have started it is much easier to keep going and get deeper and deeper in to the fine details. But getting your engine going, that is the tough part. So considering that is the main obstacle to overcome we figured we would get out ahead of the problem and deal with it for you. Hence this lovely list of mood boosting cat children doing cute and crazy things.

Once you have given yourself a good scroll of these meowtivating cat children then there is a good chance you will go on to see more, to feel better and to generally be more on top of being proactive in your self care. As such, we invite you to jump in and get the ball rolling on feeling better and taking this day from a bad one to a brilliant one.
 

Close your eyes and imagine the softest, happiest cat smile. Now open them, here you have 25 of them. 

Scientists have yet to formally study the effect of a smiling cat on the human nervous system. This is a failure of modern science. Because anyone who has ever locked eyes with a cat mid-grin, that soft, sleepy, I-have-everything-I-could-ever-want expression, knows exactly what happens. Something in your chest unclenches. Your shoulders drop half an inch. You exhale, all is good.

Imagine how much of her inheritance she actually threw out by accident.

Grandparents are known for collecting a lot of junk. Their houses are full of tchotchkes and knick-knacks that they've acquired over their long periods of life. Most of them are useless, and when you have to sort through their whole lives after they pass away, you have to decide what to keep and what's trash. But you never know what might secretly be worth a lot more than it seems.

After inheriting her grandmother's apartment, our purrfectly loving cat owner moved in and renovated the antique home. The only thing she kept was a beautiful vintage armchair, which her cat seemed to be obsessed with. The cat kept scratching at it from underneath, and when she went to fix it, something dropped from inside the chair. It turns out that her grandmother had hidden part of her inheritance inside and didn't tell anyone! Thanks, kitty!