Anyone left to care for a toddler knows that you cannot take your eyes off them, even for a minute. 

Toddler's aren't just destructive, lawless little critters, they're creatively destructive. You baby-proof your house before they're born, and you put your hands on your hips and nod approvingly: there's no way your baby could damage your items, or harm themselves, now that you've done your job. That's true until they turn 18 months or 2 years old! 

Once they start crawling, you will never again know peace. 

If you are a pawrent to a spicy no-touch cat child then look no further for your dose of cat comfort, for you have found it in this list of cuddly cats.

It is a tough thing being a pawrent to a cat who hates being touched. You do not have much more interaction with them other than feeding and playing and both of those are activities that mainly benefit your cat rather than yourself. And we would not be lying if we said that it can feel intensely personal that the only thing that these cats do not let you do with them, is coincidentally the only thing that truly fills your heart and helps you feel as though all your efforts to appease your cat child are working, that they appreciate and love you.

Alas, that is simply not the way that they live their lives and so pawrents of such spicy felines are left with little other option than to indulge in cute cat collections such as this one to fill the void that their void refuses to. 
 

Saturdays with a cat are something special.

Your cat is currently judging your outfit from the top of the bookshelf, and honestly, it's time to negotiate a peace treaty using the only language they truly understand: pure, unadulterated cat sass. We all know that Saturday isn't actually for chores or errands - it's a high-stakes performance art piece directed by a creature that thinks your keyboard is a premium heated mattress. Since your feline roommate spends 90% of their day practicing their "disappointed parent" face, you might as well lean into the chaos.

Grab your favorite furball, assume the position of a humble servant, and prepare for some serious Saturday sass served by your cat. It's the perfect time to scroll through some feline-approved humor together - just be prepared for the inevitable slow-blink of disapproval or a sudden, unexplained zoomies across your lap. Whether they're demanding treats with a dramatic meow or simply knocking your water glass off the table for sport, these whiskers and witticisms are the best way to bond.

This is the kind of story that sounds like a professional's worst nightmare, something straight out of a corporate horror movie where the past crawls back onto your Zoom screen and stares right at you. Instead of turning into an awkward disaster, it somehow flips into the opposite of what you would expect, and the guy not only walks out unscathed, he walks out with a job offer in his pocket.

If you wish hard enough, the CDS will always find a way.

That's right, the Cat Distribution System might work in mysterious ways, unknown to literally anyone - but what's sure is that people who wish in their heart for a cat, and whose heart is pure and ready to accept a kitty into their lives, the CDS will hear and grant them a feline friend. They not only help cats in need to find their forever homes, but they also help people who wish for a cat to find one. Even if it's a cat under an engine hood.

Cats can truly be found in the most bizarre places before they're adopted, but the most impawrtant thing is that they're found, taken, cared for, and spend the rest of their lives in their forever homes. And if you don't find that one CDS cat for yourself, you might need the equivalent of a father with a car shop, a dad who will find you a cat. You never know who might be the CDS agent in your life.

Why do any of the work when you can take credit for the hard work of someone else?

Wanting to prove your worth at work is great, and a testament to how worthy employees are in the workplace. Obviously, an employer would want to retain employees who go above and beyond on projects, rather than someone who barely even does the bare minimum. But even if you are an employee who belongs in the former group, that still does not guarantee you the acknowledgement or appreciation of your employer, because even if you do all the hard work, they do not necessarily see it, or even credit it to you. 

The question is, how can one prove that they are responsible for a job well done, and how do they keep others from taking credit for it?

When this employee was put on a big project with a new client, they knew they would give their all to ensure this project was successful, and they did. For months, they spent every single day on the job working on the strategy, the decks, the presentation; everything was being cared for. Then, on the day of the client presentation, the director, for some reason, credited the project's success to a different coworker, who didn't lift a finger to help build the project. And this coworker, to the hardworking employee's surprise, had no issues accepting the praises and taking the credit all to himself.

Instead of confronting the director and coworker on the spot, or even accepting their fate, this employee decided to play the long game. After the presentation, they went home and began gathering evidence to show they were responsible for the project and that the credit for its success belonged to them. They had every email, every Slack message, and every draft to prove that the coworker did nothing.

When another big project came to be, the director's first instinct was to give it to the undeserving coworker, but this time, the employee came prepared to prove that the coworker is not the right man for the job. Scroll down to read how the director reacted to these claims.

You know what they say… feed a cat once, and you've got a new friend. Feed a cat twice, and now they demand you feed their whole family!

Cats have two modes: either pretending not to want your attention but secretly wanting it, or boldly telling you that it's time for you to pay attention to them. One day, they could be looking at you from across the couch, staring at you until you do the right thing (pet them), and the next, they'll stomp right up to you and head-bonk you until you are forced to love them. There is no in between.

The same goes for stray cats, although that first meeting is always a bit more careful than your lazy, comfy cat at home. As someone who has rescued quite a few cats from the street, we can tell you that the fastest way to a cat's heart is through their stomach. If you feed them, they're much more likely to trust you. And you best believe that if you feed them once, they'll come back again for more food. And more often than not, they'll bring some friends.

That's what happened to our kind stranger below, who is now being played by a friendly cat with the biggest puppy dog eyes we've ever seen to let him, and his siblings inside during this cold winter! You'll see what we mean below, but let's just say that this kitty is pulling out all the stops to convince him to be their purrfect pawrent. And you know what? We would fall for it, hook, line, and sinker.

Dog owners will say something like, "I got my Sir Charles III from a distinguished breeder with a long line of championship puppers", whereas cat people will be like, "I found Mittens in a trash can".

Most of our cats were saved from the streets, or were given to us as kittens from "oopsie" litters. Only once we've gone out and adopted a cat, and don't misunderstand us, there's nothing wrong with adopting cats, we just seem to have a knack for saving the ones that get left outside and forgotten. Or maybe it's the other way around, the Cat Distribution System just dumps these cats in our area because it knows we can't resist taking them in. Either way, it doesn't matter - we love all our little rescues, whether we found them hiding under a car in a parking lot or in an animal rescue shelter.

And we're not the only ones, this is a general thing that's common amongst most cat pawrents. But not dog pawrents, though. Especially in the US, you don't just find stray dogs as often as you find stray cats. Usually, dogs are adopted from a shelter or bought from a breeder, but that doesn't translate over to our feline friends. 

It makes all of our adoption stories purrfectly unique and heartwarming because the glow up is real: from discarded trash to our purrsonal treasure. All these cats below were once forgotten by society. Left behind. But now, thanks to the love of their hoomans, they're beloved meowmbers of our families. 

These HR employees are taking all the fun out of working remotely. 

Remote work is the absolute best, and if you've ever done it, you also know that to be true. When you work remotely, you will get extra sleep, since you can spring out of bed 5 minutes before starting your work day. The extra several hours of sleep you get instead of commuting literally gives you an espresso-shot-type energy boost. Throughout the day, you can eat the food you already have at home, laze bed while you type emails, or listen to music out loud. 

It's heavenly… but due to the popularization of that WFH lifestyle, bosses are highly attuned to any employee who might be slacking off. 

Cats are like kids - you and your partner have to align your expectations about them as early in the dating process as possible. 

And we're not just saying that. In our time writing for ICHC, we have seen one too many relationships end because of improperly aligned expectations about cats. We have seen an 8-month relationship end because one of them couldn't stand living with the cat, leaving in the middle of the night, even though he never explained having a problem in the first place. We have seen a relationship end because the vegan girlfriend claimed having a cat is immoral, and instead of leaving because of that right away, she waited until the two of them were already considering moving in together. The worst one might have been a 9-year relationship ending because the girlfriend cuddled her cat at night and her boyfriend didn't like it. 

All of these relationships shouldn't have been given two dates, let alone two months, let alone two years. Wasted time, wasted potential and so many feelings hurt, for what? Just because things were left unsaid or ignored. The sooner you see the red flag, the better. Talk about it, and do something about it if you need to. 

Better safe than sorry, and No is a full sentence have never been so apporpriate. I know most people do not get rewarded for being careful, more often than not they get punished for it. And i also know saying no is portrayed as being simple, but in this world it is treated like an insult, especially when it is said to someone who has already decided they are entitled to your attention, your guilt, or your wallet

Time for another purrfect Caturday recap! 

Another week has gone by in a blur, and the only thing keeping us happy was the thought of Caurday at the end of it. It is the light at the end of the tunnel, the day that we always wait for. It's the day during which we can truly follow our dreams and behave like cats all day long - resting, snacking, being grumpy at absolutely nothing, and enjoying the peace and quiet of doing nothing at all. Of course, for all of that, we need to make sure that our day starts off on the right paw, and the best way to make that happen is with our weekly Caturday meowgazine. 

In this meowgazine, we bring you the highlights of everything cat that happened on the internet this week. We bring you the funniest cat memes that people shared - classic and new. We bring you the most viral cat tweets that captured people's attention - funny, cute and spicy. And of course, we bring you the wholesomest cat stories that hit the news this week - the kind of news that you actually want to read. All the most purrfect in one place for your enjoyment. Have a happy Caturday, everyone!

A candidate who was asked to come in for an interview and a "quick" chat quickly found themselves covering for a staff shortage after others reportedly called out sick. 

How are you supposed to gauge an employee's performance if you have never seen them do the work before? I think that this is a question that is at the forefront of every manager and small business owner's mind. The thing is, I think, it takes a little bit of courage. Both in your ability to evaluate the facts that are in front of you, and someone's attitude and ability to do the job. 

This frustrating roommate paid the price for not having his priorities straight.

As someone who is very much not a gamer, I know that I am in no position to judge folks who repeatedly shell out hundreds of dollars on their "game zone" setup (although it's certainly tempting to do so). 

Still, I know what it is to have an uncontrollable passion for something outside of your central responsibilities (work, family, friends, etc). I understand the need to carve out time, energy, and even money to fulfill that passion because of the joy it brings… within reason.

This roommate's inability to understand that prioritizing his gaming over paying rent is a problem that needs to be confronted head-on.

All animals deserve love, no matter how old they are.

Pudgy, the 14-year-old senior cat, is no different. When a pair of kind-hearted humans heard of his harrowing tale on an online forum, they decided to step up, step in, and give this frail old cat the life that every feline deserves. 

By Friday, even the cats are over it.

By the time Friday rolls around, cats are just as tired as the rest of us. It's been a long week of walking from one room to another, staring out the window, knocking something off a table, and then needing a nap to recover from all of it. Being that busy really takes a lot out of them.

You can tell they're ready for the weekend when they start settling into their favorite spots earlier than usual. The couch looks extra comfortable. The bed becomes the main destination. They'll curl up, stretch out, turn in a circle a few times, and get ready for what's clearly going to be a very serious rest period.

Weekend plans usually involve finding the warmest place in the house and staying there for as long as possible. Maybe they'll move to a new spot later, but only if it's equally cozy. There's no rush when there's nothing important to do.

It's hard not to relate when they look so content doing absolutely nothing. Sometimes the best way to spend the weekend is exactly like this.

There is nothing worse than a co-worker who is already clocked out before they even start their shift… This co-worker was hired for only two weeks, so they were clocked out the second they were hired! And they didn't hesitate to start making the job more difficult for the other, more long-term, employees there. 

He kept coming back until someone finally let him in.

Back in November 2020, a young cat started showing up on the deck outside the window. He was still just a baby, probably around six months old, and even though he wasn't allowed inside at first, he kept coming back. Food was set out for him in secret, along with a carrier, in the hope that he'd stick around.

One night, there was meowing coming from the garage, and when the door opened, he came running straight in. He was given plenty of wet food, and in return he purred nonstop. Since he still wasn't allowed in the house just yet, six hours were spent sitting with him in the garage in the cold while he snuggled into a lap and fell asleep. It was clear he felt safe there.

Eventually, he was allowed inside on one condition, that he be named by dad, who happens to be a big Raiders fan. That's how he ended up with the name Madden, which somehow suits him perfectly.

Now he's settled in and very much part of the family, offering constant companionship and affection. It's hard to imagine things any other way when a cat like this shows up and decides where he belongs.

There are some things that everyone loves, like when Grandma sends you a birthday card with $20 inside.

It's just a universally beloved phenomenon! Why do Grandmas love sending $20 to their grandkids? The world may never know for sure… but for at least one person, who shared their Gram's card, they're excited to buy $20 worth of chicken nuggets! And those, much like pizza and cookies, are a rather universally beloved food. 

That's not the only thing that's relatable to basically everyone. Things being way, way, way, way too expensive is an easy way to find common ground with any person you come across. You can just say, "The price of eggs these days, huh?" And there you have it — an instant conversation is now brewing. 

What better surprise than a cat? 

This woman was minding her own business on her property (assuming she lives on some sort of farm due to her having chickens). She hears the chickens raising a ruckus and goes outside to see what the commotion is. Lo and behold, she sees a beautiful orange cat who looks lost. She decides to take the cat in and see if it belongs to anybody. After posting on several platforms and asking around, she finds that no one claimed the orange kitty. She takes matters into her own hands, meaning she adopts the little one! Read the full story below for all the adoable details.