It's not every day that we get to read a story with so many coincidences that needed to happen to facilitate its happy ending. We're sure some invisible strings of fate were pulled by the mysterious Cat Distribution System to make it all happen. After all, that's how it works - from the shadows, from behind the scenes, making sure every coincidental situation occurs just as it should, so all cats in its care would get to their furrever homes - safe, sound, and loved.

But these two specific fluffy feline souls needed a lot of nudges in the right direction to arrive at that very happy end they're in right now. First of all, they both needed to be found individually - each by their own designated hooman. But the CDS made sure both of these people were close friends, who would communicate with each other about their rescues - the lone kitten and the sweet stray mama who lost her litter. Then, the fateful meeting between the two cats needed to happen, and… well, you already know this one has the happiest of endings.

Having one person who cares for a stray cat is one thing, but having two of them is something else. And having them take care of the two in the most optimal way together? Now, that's phenomenal. We wish the mama cat and the kitten many years of happiness together.

Just imagine - you're moving to a new place, all excited for all the new experiences you're going to have there, the new furniture you're going to decorate your house with, the new neighbors you're going to live right next to, the new… cat that's going to appear on your porch? Well, some new things are truly a surprise when you move to a new place.

And apparently, this is something of a regular occurrence. Sometimes, it seems the cat is sent to the meeting place prior to their soon-to-be human by the Cat Distribution System. It's as if the cats themselves know they're about to meet their forever human, but some force of nature (the CDS, truly) makes them aware the human is moving. So they simply wait for them to arrive - and adopt.

It's true that sometimes the cats simply announce their presence at your home, a kind of "I live here now" moment - like this cat who simply invited himself inside. The similar thread that runs between these CDS cases is that the cats know how to adopt themselves. The humans? They just need to accept their new fate.

And this new porch cat story? She took her time, but she was destined to be adopted by this new resident of the house. She waited patiently, and got adopted as all cats deserve. We wish her and her human many happy years of indoor living.

No one should spend Christmas alone, whether they're hooman or feline. We feel especially bad for all the kitties sitting alone in shelters during the holiday season. They could be snuggled up next to their pawrents, sleeping in, or rushing down to climb the tree and nearly ruin Christmas. But instead, they're all stuck in tiny cages… except this beautiful black baby below. He's been in the shelter for nearly a year now with 0 adoption applications, until one of the volunteers decided to take him home. Now, they'll get to spend Christmas together!

Cats are the gift that keeps on giving, but we do feel a need to say that you should not give a cat as a surprise to a family member or friend. A cat is a 15+ year responsibility, and although they are relatively low-maintenance, they still change your life in many ways. Everyone needs to be on board with that change, or else the cat, and the hooman will suffer. 

You have no idea how many cats are returned to shelters after the holidays because people either weren't prepurred or weren't aware of how much attention cats require. Instead of surprising someone, talk about it with them first, then take them with you to the shelter and pick out the cat together. Then everyone gets a happily ever after this Christmas!

Let's be real - cats are purrfect. They're almost too purrfect. They're graceful, beautiful, with luscious fur, ameowzing hunters, always smell good, and they think they're better than everyone else (they are). But, it's impawssible to live with something that's purrfect because it's setting a standard that's unrealistic. Even Ceiling Cat knew that the cats they were creating were too good, so they added a little extra flavor to their feline souls that made them purrfectly ready to be paired with hoomans - derpiness.

As someone who has lived with cats for most of their lives, we can tell you that underneath all that meowjestic beauty is the brain the size of a walnut that is too curious for its own good. Cats are nature's glitchiest and silliest creation, and we love them for it. It adds some chaos and fun to their feline purrsonalities. Some cats are obsessed with potatoes, some fur babies love to hang upside down, and those are just the ones we can think of off the top of our heads. 

But it really is this combination that makes cats truly special. They're silly, funny, beautiful, adorable, and surprising all in one tiny package. The purrfect package.

We think that every cat owner can relate when we say that we wonder sometimes… when we leave our cats alone, say for a long vacation, if they would remember us. Logically, we know that they probably will. We know that our cats love us, and that love like that would be nearly impawssible to forget. But we can't help feeling that tiny bit of nervousness. What if they forget us? How long does it actually take for cats to forget? Do they ever? We've always wondered, and we think that today, we have officially gotten our answer. 

Never. That is the answer. Cats remember those who show them kindness. Cats remember the people that they have grown attached to literally forever. That is the only thing that could explain what happened in this story. Years. It had been years since this cat ran away and didn't come back. But the reunion between this cat and its owner didn't happen like they normally do. The cat wasn't found. The cat was the one who found the human. After years, the cat recognized his human, and he made his way back to them. 

You know how we always joke about the fact that our cats own us instead of us owning them? Well, we're not actually joking. Sure, to an extent, we are, but we're also not. Because our cats do own us. Maybe not physically, but they sure do own us mentally. When we're not home, we're thinking about them. When we're talking to other people, we're constantly hit with the urge to show them pictures of our cats. When we are at home, all we do all day is touch our cats, even when they don't want us to. And, of course, one of our favorite things in the world is scrolling through cat memes. 

Our cats really do own us mentally. Nothing else would explain the amount of funny cat memes that we have laughed at during our lifetime. And no matter how many times we see the same one, we still love it. Even working here at ICHC, and putting together listicles full of silly cat memes on a daily basis has not stopped us from being obsessed with them. And we think that means something. 

Cuddly kittens are everywhere; we just don't always see them. Clever cat lovers know the tiny mews and the beady-eyed stares of a kitten are always only a few meowments away, but it's always up to the cats whether or not they wish to be discovered. 

Cats are mysterious that way. Born to be predators and bred to be lap cudders, cats are the purrfect mix of salty and sweet, hiding in plain sight until they summon their humans for a whiskery kiss, a feather duster toss, or even a 3rd round of dinner. While we may think we have cats all figured out, it's not until the CDS plops another kitty in our midst, testing our fortitude and competency in the kitten department with one small meow, a casual trip to the parking lot, and a surprise flea-bag kitten. Behold, the kitten trials have begun. Will your self-proclaimed cat-loving self step up to the plate? Will you answer the call of the cat council and become a feline's indoor servant? 

When the CDS has decided you're ready, you'll know. 

The holiday season is in full swing, which means you need to do everything in your power to deter your fuzzy feline from wanting to climb your Christmas tree. No, it doesn't matter if it's big or small; these felines will find a way to climb the tree, knock it down, and somehow get tangled up in the lights in the process. This is the season of festive feline tomfoolery, and it's essential for cat pawrents to be as pawpared as pawssible. Was that too many paws? Who cares? This is a cat website.

On that same festive note, what are you gifting your cattos for Christmas? Do they prefer Churus or Temptations? Do they like the fluffy cat bed or the box that it comes in? Most of all, do they love or hate wearing Christmas sweaters for Christmas cards? These are the questions every cat pawrent must be asking themselves.

As for the felines? They don't share the same worry as hoomans do during the holiday season. They eat, sleep, and repeat while we're stuck in long department store lines, hoping we don't pass out from our jackets keeping us too warm indoors. It could always be worse, right? But it would be better if we were all cats, pawbably…

In this housing market, you'll take whatever you can get, right? In the case of this couple, they got an extra perk… Two new cats. When these brand new homeowners moved in they were excited to finally own a home! Their excitement quickly turned into heartbreak after seeing what the previous owners left them. They abandoned their two cats there. How could anyone do such a thing? If you are taking on the responsibility of becoming a pet parent, then you have to know you are in it for life! So to see these cats just left behind by the home's seller made the hearts of this couple sink. 

Luckily, they know the deal, and they are seeing this as an added bonus. They, of course, reached out to previous homeowners to see if this was some sort of mistake, but that was a while ago now and they have not heard anything back. So they have named them Billy and Bobby and they are keeping them. "It's their home more than ours," one of them say in a comment on their now-viral video. The cats needed some time to warm up, Billy more than Bobby, but now the two are warming up and seem to be happy to show them around the house. 

Small cats have a talent for being adorable without even trying. One blink from those giant eyes or one tiny squeaky meow, and suddenly you're ready to hand over your entire life savings. Their paws are about the size of a bean, their bodies are barely bigger than a sandwich, and yet they walk around like they run the universe. And honestly, we all let them.

Half the time, they act like miniature superheroes in training. A kitten will wobble three steps, trip over nothing, and then pretend it meant to do that. They sit dramatically on the edge of the couch like they're contemplating the meaning of life, when they're probably just wondering when snacks are coming. Their attempts at being intimidating are especially priceless. A baby fluffball puffing up to look tough is basically the cutest threat known to humanity.

And then there are the naps. Small cats fall asleep anywhere, anytime, in positions that defy both gravity and logic. One minute they're playing, the next they're knocked out like they just worked an overtime shift. Their tiny snores and curled-up poses make even the grumpiest day instantly better.

A quiet morning suddenly turned exciting when Boone, the outdoor king of the condo, was about to head out after breakfast. A claim about a rat outside stopped everything. Except the tiny sounds on the other side of the door didn't sound like any rat or Boone. When the door opened again, everyone realized the "rat" was actually a tiny grey kitten having a very serious staring contest with Boone.

The little visitor clearly needed a meal, so a bowl of kibble was set down. He pounced on that food like he had been dreaming about it all week. And before anyone could blink, he zoomed straight into the condo and began exploring every corner like he owned the place.

Boone was taken out for a comforting walk, but when they returned, the kitten had completely vanished into the house. Hours later, the kitten reappeared, curled up sweetly on a pillow, accepting pets and purring like he had already decided this was home.

The family will check for an owner and visit the vet, but their Cyber Monday surprise already has a name. Simon. And he seems very ready to stay.

We all love a sweet treat. Whether you're a chocolate person who just wants brownies, fudge, and chocolate ice cream to drown you, or if you're a candy person who prefers colorful Skittles and chewy gummies covered in sugar crystals, we all deserve something sweet now and again. A sweet treat doesn't have to be sugar either, it can also be a warm hug, a night off to give to yourself, or a pleasant scroll of cat memes that will make your world feel that much better. 

There's no better feeling than the feeling of relaxing and caring for yourself. We all need to care for ourselves, and we all need to care for our cats. What's your cat's favourite sweet treat? Maybe they're into fresh salmon, or maybe they prefer some high quality catnip. It's never too late to share a moment with your cat. This scrumptious lineup of cat memes is here to fill the craving you didn't even know you had. A Pawdorable Sweet Treat of Cat Memes is officially served, fresh from the oven of internet chaos, ready to be gobbled up with both hands (and possibly both paws if your cat insists on helping).

People really go out of their way to save animals, and that's the kind of energy we could all use in our lives. In the story below, the protagonist is a man who hears some meowing outside. He sees several kittens running around across the street from his house. He easily takes in three of them, then goes back to the fourth. His bathroom is full of hungry, purring, pawdorable kitties who are just beginning their furrever home journey. He sees a pregnant mom cat outside and goes to get her as well. His path is stopped by a car driving by, spooking the mom cat so that she jumps out of his arms. He rushes to emergency care to take care of the bite and scratches, but his heart remains in a good place. 

This man went from catless to having four kittens to take care of in one day. It's always magical and special to read what people are willing to do to save innocent and pawdorable animals from the streets. Read the full story below for all the juicy details. 

Welcome to today's bowl of cat memes. It's not a rice bowl, not a acai bowl, not a bowl of anything else – here we just have cat memes. Everyone likes a sweet treat, but what about a feline treat? Being able to munch on delicious and delectable cat memes is one of the great achievements of the 21st century. No matter rain or shine, sick or well, or anything else in life, the ubiquitous joy of scrolling cat memes will never go away. 

These 30 fluffy feline treats aren't just cute; they're unhinged-in-the-best-way cute. From the classics of "if I fits I sits," to CatGPT jokes, these cat memes will have you rolling on the floor and begging for more. If you're a cat owner, a cat lover, or a cat yourself, then these memes will speak to you in ways you didn't know existed. Memes are really a language – a language based on trust, understanding, and most importantly, humor. Each treat in this wholesome bowl will satisfy a different craving. Want something sweet? We've got fluffy cats giving tiny boops to their human's face. Craving something savory? Enjoy a confident chonker strutting across the room like he pays rent. Need a little spice? There's always a spicy tuna—also known as the cat who decides your ankle is a threat level red. And for dessert? A slow blink from a cat who finally, begrudgingly, admits you're the chosen one.

It is no big secret that the Cat Distribution System is an other worldly wonder that simply cannot be explained in any kind of plain English. It has no one way of working and no one way of deciding who gets what cat.

But the one thing that is clear about it is that it gets cats to the homes that they need to be in. and much like the many stories we have shared about it in the past, this story too tells the tale of a cat getting to the home they needed to be in, the exciting part being that the home is in Atlanta when the cat is in Fort Lauderdale and the cat would be coming home to its pawrent from nine years before. A truly unreal result to a story that makes little to no sense. The only thing we can say with any kind of certainty is that the CDS works in mysterious and mind-boggling ways.

Look, we're not saying that cats are the cutest thing we've ever seen in our lives… Nope, sorry, we can't keep a straight face while typing this. Cats are, and always will be, the cutest thing ever. Not because they're a "thing", of course. But of all things that exist? Of all animals and other living beings (even UFOs, if they exist)? Of all the things, living or not, that have ever existed since the beginning of the universe? Yes. Cats are the cutest.

No, we're not crazy. No, we're not out of our minds. On the contrary - we've never been clearer in making a strong statement such as this one. We're saying, loud and purroud, that cats are the cutest things ever, because we mean it. How they loaf like fluffy burritos of purrs and love. How they slow-blink in your general direction when they feel safe, loved, and cared-for. How they sit on your lap when they decide "This is my place. This is my human. This is my home."

Cats are smol little aliens from outer space - otherwise, we can't explain this extra terrestrial cuteness of theirs. It's like they came here specifically, so we can live in our humble hooman existence alongside something that calms us, that makes us happy, that brings us joy - cats. And we have to celebrate cats in the cutest way pspspssible - with cute cat memes.

Every cat pawrent knows there's a certain universal language spoken only by people who share their home with a fluffy little chaos gremlin. Whether your cat is a meowjestic loaf, a dramatic diva, or a tiny menace powered by spite and zoomies, you just know other cat pawrents out there are living through the exact same wild nonsense. And there's something comforting about it. It's like group therapy, but with more fur and more screaming at 3:00 AM.

That's why cat Twitter (or X, or whatever they're calling it this week) is such a meowgical place. It's where hoomans gather to confess their daily feline struggles in 280 characters or less. It's where we laugh, cry, and collectively ask "Why is my cat yelling at the bathtub again?" These tweets capture everything - from the tender "my cat chose to nap on me, I am blessed" moments to the unhinged "my cat knocked over a plant just to assert dominance" updates.

So we rounded up some of the funniest, most relatable, most painfully accurate cat tweets from fellow pawrents all over the world. If you live with a feline friend, you'll probably read half of these and think "Wait… did I write this? Is someone spying on my cat??" You're not alone. We're all experiencing the same fluffy feline madness together - and honestly, that's the best part.