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. 

In the thick of the holiday season, you will inevitably be invited to multiple parties you'd rather not attend for a multitude of reasons; You either haven't spoken to the host in ten years, dated them, or they're your boss. All of these options seem like they are, in fact, optional, but one is not… If your boss invites you to their holiday housewarming party, you go—even if it's the last thing you want to do.

Schmoozing is the name of the game in corporate. So, you put the suit on, buy a fancy bottle of scotch that you think smells like gasoline, and nod your head at the arrogant comments your boss and other C-suite executives make under the guise of a "joke".

The employee who shares this next story explains that his company's VP invited a few employees to his home for a holiday party, which marked nearly a year of his residency there. As the party approached, the employees were informed that they would have to "work" the room and partake in business conversations. The employee calls this "mandatory fun" and, quite frankly, they're not wrong.

Have you ever found yourself in a situation like this before? How did you get out of it?

For years, this employee did everything the company asked. They did the extra projects, the late nights, and had the quarterly "career conversations" that went nowhere. Each meeting came with the same script, promising that a promotion was coming; they just needed the right timing.

By year five, that timing still hadn't appeared. What had appeared was burnout, frustration, and the sinking feeling that loyalty was being mistaken for complacency.

That's the quiet part no one says out loud in corporate life. Some companies will gladly keep you exactly where you are if you let them.

Sometimes a family gathering feels like sitting in the audience at a standup show where the headliner never met a punchline. This family's weekend was a classic. Dad's cousin, now 2 years into his seventies but still living off the kind of trust fund most people think is a myth, launches into a full rant about how kids in their thirties are too lazy to make anything of themselves. Work ethic, discipline, all the quintessential notes, delivered from the comfort of a life that's been paid for, month after month, since he was barely old enough to rent a car.

And in a move that makes proud as a fan of cynicism, in this family they don't let this type of irony slide. The sister-in-law pipes up with what everyone is actually thinking: Don't you have a trust fund? And sure enough, it's true. The man started getting $1,500 a month for life as a teenager, an amount that, especially back then, meant free college, a mortgage that never kept him up at night, and the kind of choices most people never get unless they hit the lottery or inherit a small island.

Years of not doing much led this guy retire at 50 so it's only natural we should all be eager to learn from his extensive experience at nothing all and swallow the riff about hard work he learned on the way to golf?

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 man who quit his toxic workplace three years ago got a perplexing phone call from HR one day begging for him to return. They offered him $300 more a month and a $5,000 rejoin bonus on top of another $3,000 retention bonus. Sounds like a swanky deal, but what in tarnation could possibly be going on if a company you despised is trying to get you back? Don't let their new "deal" make you forget why you quit in the first place. The reason this man quit was because he wasn't being given any respect and they refused to let him grow in the company. He had had it. So he quit and moved on to a much better job and work environment. 

That's why it was so easy for him to "politely decline" their new offer three years after he quit. After that phone call, he spoke to several old co-workers who he had worked with who also eventually quit. It turns out that HR was tasked to call all of the past employees over the last five years and give them the same offer to return. Turns out that the entitled management that pushed everyone to quit, also pushed the company into disaster. 

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.

One thing that somebody, somewhere will always have? The audacity. We live in a world riddled with entitlement and arrogance, and this is most clearly seen when you live in close proximity to them. All it takes is one "No, I'd rather not" to set them off. Be like the homeowner in this story—be as up front as possible, as soon as possible. This homeowner might have avoided any dissonance with their next-door neighbor if they hadn't been passive with him in the first place, though…

As one commenter states: "Fences are your friend." When a next-door neighbor suggests they dig up your land to benefit themselves and solely themselves, you tell them that it's your property, not theirs. We must all set the tone for the life we want and the relationships that we expect to have with others, and in this story's case, the tone wasn't set quite soon enough. The next-door neighbor here asks if they can make a trail through the back of the homeowner's yard so they can easily get into the back woods, and the homeowner passively and confusingly responds affirmatively, but later takes it back. What do they get from the neighbor in return? A "sullen" look that only the most entitled individuals display once they realize that the world doesn't exist solely for them. Scroll to keep reading.

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).

These siblings are following their Dad's cooking rules to a T! Too bad he won't reap any of the delicious cooking benefits of it, since these kids aren't technically allowed to make food while unsupervised… 

Learning to cook is truly one of the nicest things you can do for both yourself and others. The earlier you start cooking, the more effortless it'll become over time. There's so much to learn: every ingredient cooks differently, for example. You can put an onion in a pot and walk away for a while before it's cooked to a golden brown, but if you try that with herbs, you'll be staring down a crispy black mess burnt into your pan. Meats don't need to be flipped over and over again during cooking (if you want them to be juicy and tender, that is), but a rookie mistake is flipping that steak every 3 minutes to make sure it hasn't been burnt. 

But before you get to any of that, as a child, you can do things that don't involve heat, like chopping up vegetables with safety knives, measuring out some sugar or milk, or even just giving your parents a helping hand with the dishes! If your parents are patient enough to teach you the very basics, you'll be well-equipped to cook any dish you want later in life… However, that doesn't stop parents from worrying about their kids getting burned or starting a fire while they're cooking, and it's understandable why they'd keep a close eye on them. 

Now, this Dad had a rule about his children's cooking, which was that they shouldn't be doing so unsupervised. That's totally reasonable, but his kids were getting a little frustrated by the restrictiveness of this when he wasn't around. That's why we keep the pantry stocked, folks! At least let these kids have some ramen noodles or soup or something! 

Check out the full story below and see if you side with these crafty siblings, or with their Dad. 

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. 

In the digital age, sharing one's screen during a meeting or presentation can be anxiety-inducing. Denise's story is full-blown proof of why that is.

Sure, it's unlikely that something embarrassing will pop up on your screen if you're prepared. You've probably made sure that your messages are turned off. You've probably triple checked that all your tabs and windows have been closed save for the ones you need to share. And yet, the fear bumbling under the surface somehow remains. 

This author recounted the unfortunate tale of his coworker, Denise, who was leading an important presentation to a potential client. The meeting had begun, everyone was settled, and so far, everything was going according to plan. That is, until Denise accidentally hit one button on her computer screen.

At this point, a photo of one of her cats decked out in costumes popped up on the screen. That would have been fine, were it not for the fact that over 50 more photos started popping up with no end in sight. Poor Denise couldn't easily laugh this one off, but once she got the photos to go away, she tried to pretend like it never happened. Too late, Denise!

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.

These workers declined to give their 2-weeks notice, and instead, they quit on the spot to teach their bosses a real-world lesson they won't soon forget. 

Some business owners treat their employees as if those workers aren't holding their very business together. The owner gets to strut in each day and boss around workers, sweet-talk the customers, and berate any manager in sight. They're acting like they're holding up the entire tent by themselves, all the while forgetting that without enough help, that tent would collapse around them. Just think about how flustered a boss or owner would be if they had to run their own company alone for a day — even an hour!

The workers who shared their stories of the times they quit their jobs on the spot have a slight idea of what that might look like! It's the kind of thing that many workers dream of — telling off your boss and walking out the door while your coworkers look on in awe, making yourself an instant legend at your company (and perhaps a martyr, if you don't have a new job lined up). Still, if you want to gain some "I quit" inspiration, check out the tales below from workers in tons of different industries who were all thrilled to kiss their old jobs goodbye forever. 

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.

Here's a good piece of advice for any aspiring homeowners out there: Try not to move right next door to the president of your HOA!

This couple had the unfortunate experience of enduring constant complaints from the old dude in the adjacent home. The problem was that on the surface, they couldn't do much about it. This man seemed entitled to complete control of his neighborhood given his false sense of authority.

Clearly, he was motivated by the smallest of inconveniences, most of which did not even affect his property. In fact, when he took issue with the tiny vegetable garden that the author and her spouse plants in their own backyard, the couple discovered that they actually had not violated any rules or regulations in the HOA handbook. The HOA president responded with the most nonsensical comeback, claiming that he had the power to essentially invent rules. 

This was far from the truth, and the author knew that inherently. What helped them out in the end was the impulse to return the favor and investigate if there were any legitimate violations on the HOA president's property. After all, they had suspected some hypocritical behavior here. Well, it turns out they were right! 

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.