"The only people who know how to handle bureaucracy are the people inside it."

This phrase is the perfect way to describe the desperation some people might feel after they try to fill out forms, talk to customer service, or do any bureaucracy-related things that usually end in failure. You can follow everything by the book, complete every step of the way, and still be told that you did something wrong and have to start all over again.

Which is why people say that the only way you can get through bureaucracy is by knowing someone on the inside of it.

The employees in the story below didn't think they needed someone on the inside to be able to use their company's new wellness benefits. It's a simple $75 monthly wellness stipend; how hard can it be to use it?

Apparently, it's quick and hard, since only a fifth of the employees managed to use it. The rest were stuck between one form and another, either unable to upload the right receipt or get a signed-off approval from their manager to actually use that thing. At some point, it doesn't seem like it's worth all the effort…

But what are the employees supposed to do? This is probably the only time their company is ever going to "reward" them, and they can't even use it. So should they keep wasting time and energy until they finally manage to use that $75 stipend, or is all that wasted effort not worth this benefit, which is actually a curse in disguise?

We all forget to clean the litter box every once in a while, but refusing to shower on top of that is like asking your roommates to live in a dumpster.

In a purrfect world, we would all be cleaning our cats' litter boxes every day. Even better, we would clean it after every use. But, life gets in the way or you just simply furget, and it gets too full. It smells - there's no way around it. But usually, when you get to that point, you have no choice but to clean it. Purrsonally, we can't stand that smell and are hyperaware of it because we strongly dislike when there is a "cat smell" in our homes. You know the one we're talking about.

Well, imagine that smell + your roommate refusing to bathe themselves. Then imagine being a 42-year-old woman living with that! After not being able to ignore her roommate's "cleanliness issues" anymore, she threatened to sell his fluffy feline if he didn't clean his cat's litter box, clean the bathroom with bleach, and scrub off his odor immediately. 

We can handle a bit of smell, but we draw the line at pawsitively unhygienic. 

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The only people who say they "don't like cats" are the ones who were never chosen by one. Once you're chosen by one, and you look into their big, loving eyes, you're changed furrever.

To be adopted by a cat is a peculiar thing. One meowment, you're going about your day, the next, a cat is climbing up your pant leg, screaming at you for not noticing it sooner. You scoop up the little baby and realize that you can't just leave it there, that would be horrible! You take it home, promising that you'll only keep it until you can find it a furrever home, and then days turn into weeks, weeks into months, and months into furrever. That cat knew that you were theirs from the moment they saw you, it just took you a little longer to understand. 

Everyone, meet Frosty, the kitten that chose a hooman from a pile of leaves, then convinced her "not a cat person" husband that everything he knew about cats was wrong. 

Who knew that studying would actually be the key to doing well?

This teacher made the preparation for her class's upcoming exam extremely easy. They just didn't know it.

When she assigned a study guide to complete for homework the night before the big day, she had hoped that her students would use it for final preparation. If they had, they would have found the test to be particularly simple. That's not only because the guide covered all the points that were fair game on the exam. It's also because the guide turned out to be the actual exam. 

Don't mess with Grandma and her posse of grandkids and dogs! 

That's a hard lesson to learn for some, even for Grandma's own sister (especially if said sister has never faced the consequences of her actions). It's difficult to get an entitled sibling to learn from their mistakes. Apparently, it is never their fault, ever. Everyone else must have messed up, not you, oh no, never you! That's the kind of mindset that is hard to change. Well, at least not on your own. 

Here, we see a grandma facing her own entitled sister during a car ride. It might not have been the biggest life lesson this auntie needed to learn, but a lesson nonetheless. As the aunt raced for the front seat, demanding she was entitled to it, the rest of the family rolled their eyes because they knew she was just being a spoiled old lady. Everybody knew the dog had to go up front because it was prone to getting carsick and thus, the granddaughter goes up front to care for her pup. But the auntie said, "no way" and she would take the dog. 

That's when it clicked in everybody's head except for auntie's… Okay, Aunt Karen, sit up front with the dog, none of us will remind you that the duty of sitting up front is catching the dog's puke once it gets carsick… 

Wouldn't it be great to experience our Saturday as a cat does?

Think of the raw pawtential of going through your entire Saturday, weekend, or any day off like a cat would. Granted, any day is a day off for a cat, but that just means one thing - they're never stressed about "getting everything done" while they're on a "day off". Because every day is a holiday for them, they're never stressed about doing anything, really. Cats are so chill, and this is the level of zen we aspire to get to - with cats as our role models.

But cats are not the calmest animals out there. We have sloths, manatees, and lemurs sunbathing like yoga gurus (seriously, google that, it's mesmerizing). So how do cats stay so chill, despite their not-so-calm moments in like? Well, that, our fellow feline fans, comes from cat sass. You see, when your sass levels are as high as a cat's, you just sass out about the day, and… you just don't care. That's it. Does the day bring you grief? Say something sassy to the universe, and continue on. Much like a sassy cat who would swat anything they don't like, and move on with their life.

/so now that Saturday has arrived, and the weekend is officially here, we can all start treating it like a cat would. That would make this weekend much better. Because cats make everything better - even in their own sassy way.

While we're all cat people here, we can't deny how much we appreciate dogs who sniff their way to discovering abandoned kittens.

We all love a good kitten rescue story, but there's a particular set that repeats itself - rarely, but it still does. And we suspect it all has to do with dogs' amazing sense of smell. A dog's sense of smell is estimated to be 10,000 to 100,000 times more acute than a human's, making it their primary way of experiencing the world. With up to 300 million scent receptors compared to our 6 million, dogs can detect odors in parts per trillion, often identifying substances, diseases, and people from miles away… and also abandoned kittens, repeatedly.

These two tiny floofs found in the woods wouldn't be the first kittens adopted by a dog, let alone found by one. We're obviously thrilled about the bottom line, of the kittens receiving a forever home they so deserve, but we're also glad for the human-doggo combination that keeps on rescuing kittens in the woods. Yes, it usually happens in the woods - because, sadly, this is where a lot of pets are abandoned, in thinking no one would ever search there. But the people who, cruelly so, abandon their kittens there just don't account for the absolutely magical sense of smell of dogs.

People constantly find cats in random places and then adopt them, mostly thanks to the Cat Distribution System, but it doesn't mean that this is the only way this adoption system works. The CDS employs agents, and some of them happen to be dogs. Not everyone needs to be cat people to save cats - some can be dog people. Apparently, it works just as well.

Some people can build a shelf from scratch. Some people can rewire a ceiling fan. Some people look at a broken thing and fix it. I'm not one of them, and the projects in the pictures below sure aren't by one of those people either

Cats have a meowgical way of getting under our skin. 

In this case, a cat got under a dude's skin by sneaking into the glass crawlspace of his roof, getting stranded in the 18" clearance space between his roof and his attic. In doing so, this cat not only secured the best spectator spot in the house, lounging in the sunroof area over the living room, but the clever kitty also may have secured a spot in a furrever home. 

Now all they had to do was get him down from there!

You've heard the saying, "He's stuck, like a cat in a tree!" Well, the reason this saying exists is that cats are curious, dexterous little climbers, and they love crawling into places they really don't exactly belong. However, cats also lack the foresight to ensure that their fun, adventurous climb also has an escape route. Similarly, this cat found himself trapped in his own "tree" of sorts, climbing too high and living for days in the glass ventilation attic of this man's house. 

Did the guy expect to look up into his sunroof and see tiny toe beans and a whiskered face staring back at him? 

Of course not! But once he locked eyes with this mischievous little kitty, he knew he had to do anything to save it, no matter the cost. It was the cost, though, that worried him. Yet even with a potentially $20,000 repair on his hands, this man was willing to risk it all to save a kitty in need. Now that's the kind of cat-loving energy we can get behind here at the I Can Has Headquarters. 

Getting accused of something you physically cannot have done sounds like a unique experience. Getting accused of it on behalf of your cat is somehow even better.

Been fired recently? You're not alone

Most people get fired at least once in their life. In the moment, it can really sting. But after the fact, you might be way happier. You have a fresh chance at finding a career you love. Sure, you have to scramble to pull money together in the moment, but wouldn't it be so cool if the perfect high-paying job fell into your lap now that you're searching for one? 

Sometimes that hindsight really is 20/20. You might not realize how much your job has been stressing you until you actually unclench your jaw and realize you never have to listen to your former boss ever again. An email from that job will never again find you! No more scolding for being 5 minutes late returning from lunch or for missing on Slack message. You're free as a bird, and you have a world of possibilities lying right at your fingertips! 

If relaxation had a shape, it would be a cat loaf. 

The weekend rolls in and every cat immediately enters loaf mode like it's on the schedule. No meetings, no responsibilities, just a full commitment to becoming bread. Paws tucked, tail hidden, face set to mildly unimpressed. It's not laziness, it's a lifestyle. A very well-practiced, highly refined loafstyle.

There are levels to it too. You've got the tight, bakery-window loaf, neat and symmetrical. Then there's the slightly unhinged loaf, one paw slipping out like the dough didn't quite hold. And of course the deluxe loaf, positioned in the exact spot you were about to sit. Premium placement, zero apologies. That's purrfessional work.

A good loaf says a lot without doing much. It's calm, it's cozy, and it somehow still manages to feel a little judgmental. Like the cat knows you had plans for the weekend and is quietly suggesting you cancel them. Very meowditative, very pawsitive, very committed to doing absolutely nothing.

By Sunday, the loaf reaches peak form. Maximum coziness, minimum effort, and just enough awareness to respond to the sound of a snack bag. It's hard not to respect the discipline. No stress, no rush, just loaf first, everything else later.

Cats don't realize it, but they're every human's anti-sad cure. 

Feeling moody today? Hug a cat. Does the world have you down? Pet a cat. Are you feeling like the existential dread of existence is dangling over you like a cartoon piano? Where's that dang cat!

A feline doesn't actively try to comfort their humans; they simply exude a meowgic we cannot describe. Invisible to the eye and impawsible to touch, cat magic is what makes our hearts leap with joy, makes a smile crinkle at the corners, and causes our bank accounts to randomly drain from all the cat treats and toys we have on special deliveries. When did the housecat hypnotize the humans into buying yet another cat tree? We all know it's just for the box, ultimately, but a cat lover will do just about anything to make their cat purr with glee. 

It's that purr, really, that makes the human heart alley-oop and melt at the same time. 

The rumbling, comforting sensation of a purrfectly content cat makes us equally content and happy at the same time. It's the positive effect of every cat's joy; it's magnetic, irresistible, and pure magic. So the next time you're feeling caught in a web of bad vibes and no fun juju, hop on your phone and scroll through the nearly infinite camera roll of cat cuties you have saved. Kittens are calling, and they refuse to be sent to voicemail. 

When you're 18, you're legally recognized as an adult! But that doesn't necessarily mean your parents will see it that way.

Maybe you've experienced this for yourself! 

It's an odd time in life when you turn 18. You almost certainly still live at home. You probably still ask for permission to spend time with friends or go out, you might still have a curfew, you're still doing the chores your parents assign you. 

Once you turn 18, you can start joking/not joking by telling your parents, "I'm 18 now, you can't tell me what to do." 

You have to say it in a jokey way so they don't flip their lids… but you're totally not joking! 

You're soft-launching your first true strides towards living as an independent adult.

If clingy were a cat breed, Aioli might be the mascot.

Aioli came home and wasted no time making herself comfortable. No hiding, no slow adjustment, no keeping her distance. Instead she attached herself to her new people right away, sleeping on their chests, following them around, talking constantly, and demanding affection day and night.

It's easy to see why the behavior feels unusual, especially for someone who has had cats before and not experienced this level of clinginess. But the details lean much more toward a very social, affectionate cat than a cat in distress. She's eating well, drinking water, playing, purring, and full of energy. Those are all good signs.

Some cats are just extremely vocal. Some are velcro cats. Some seem convinced personal space is optional. Aioli sounds like she may be all three. The face-in-your-face cuddling, the nighttime wake-ups, even the meowing in her sleep all sound more like personality than pain.

There is also the fact she has only been home a week. For some shelter cats, once they feel safe, they latch on hard. That may be part of what is happening here. Add in the possibility that her age estimate could be off, plus her tiny size, and she comes across less like something is wrong and more like she is a quirky little cat with a lot of affection and a lot of opinions. Some cats take time to come out of their shell. Aioli seems to have arrived without one.

Anne Hathaway is everywhere these days. With five major projects in 2026, including the highly anticipated The Devil Wears Prada 2, Hathaway has been doing a lot of press lately, and this time around, she has largely been portrayed in a positive light. Those of you who don't remember or, even worse, weren't alive in the early-to-mid 2010s might not understand why it's a big deal that social media seems to love Anne Hathaway again. Allow me to refresh your memory.

In 2013, Anne Hathaway won a deserved Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the film adaptation of Les Misérables, opposite Hugh Jackman. She was a shoo-in to win the prize after having won practically everything she could win throughout awards season. However, by the time Hathaway got to the stage to accept her Oscar, public sentiment toward her had already changed dramatically. Many folks online characterized her persona as "inauthentic." Media coverage of Hathaway did not help the matter; if anything, it amplified the backlash. The actress has since acknowledged that the so-called "Hathahate" cost her work. 

We're not saying that cats are the silliest creatures… no, wait, we do. We definitely say, no takebacks, that cats are the silliest creatures of them all.

It's no secret that cats are at the top of the silly list of the animal kingdom. But we're saying they're not only up there, but cats are also on top of everybody. Cats are the silliest. We theorize that if there was another, sillier animal than them, then they'd would've been our [insert animal name] overlords. But since we live with our feline overlords as happy as we could ever be, we think it's an indication of their absolute silliness. They are the greatest source of laughter and happiness in our mere human existence, and that's, we think, thanks to their undying silliness.

Just think of all the cat antics you get to witness as cat pawrents, with a feline family member who graciously allows you to live under the same roof with them. When their bowl is only half full, they meow angrily as if they've never been fed in their lives. When 4 AM hits, their zoomies start for no apparent reason. Parkouring on your furniture becomes a regular household activity. And when they ekekek towards birds out the window? Iconic.

So, cats being silly? That's their second nature. Or even the first. We don't think a cat can be a cat without being at least 79%-82% silly. The rest of their cat existence is reserved for cat cuddles, snack eating, and being cute.

Offering financial support to family members is an act of generosity. Lending your car when your mother's vehicle is no longer safe to drive is also an act of care. It can even strengthen the relationship, but only as long as deadlines and agreements are respected. 

What happens when the deal is not followed as agreed? Just because it involves family doesn't mean financial deadlines are automatically flexible. They can be handled with more understanding, but a person's time, effort, and life plans are still at stake. That's why money agreements should be taken seriously and respected. 

There's only one thing funnier than a silly cat, and that is when you get to share cat antics with other cat people.

Cat people tend to understand each other on a much deeper level than any other external group. Because what do you mean by "stop sending me so many cat pictures, please." These are cats, you should want to see how cute and silly they are all day long… right? That's what we feel about the subject. And as cat people ourselves, who share cat content all day, every day, we know it makes other cat people's hearts happy. And when the cats are being extra silly? Well, seeing a funny cat story is a great way to make a cat person happy.

We love seeing how silly cats are all over the world. When a person shares with the online feline family a hissterical cat deed, first of all, we read for ourselves and laugh. These things really make our day. But we're not mere cat lovers - we're platformed on the cat content site. It's our felinely sworn duty to share cat antics with the rest of the community - to make your day brighter as well. We're not about hoarding happiness to ourselves here.

Most funny feline tales start with… a cat who destroys something. The curtains, a favorite mug, or the TV - anything is a game for them. And as it were, a local store cat made his destruction a display of pride, with no prejudice. And the cat people walking by? They did the right thing - didn't hoard the happiness for themselves alone, but shared it with the worldwide cat community, for all of us to enjoy.

Do you have a Friday ritual?

Every Friday, we do the same things to ensure we have a soft landing into the weekend. After five days of stress, deadlines, and traffic jams, it's easy to bundle up all that stress and take it with you into Caturday. But, that is the exact opposite of what we want to do! We want to leave all that drama behind us and wake up on Caturday as fresh as a purrfectly cleaned litter box. So, here's our little end-of-the-week ritual to hopefully help you find your pawsitivity before the weekend.

First, we wake up five minutes earlier to have an extra few minutes of cuddle time with our kitties before leaving for the office. It starts our day with just enough love, but not too much that we don't want to get out of bed. Then, we stop at our favorite coffee shop and order ourselves a fancy cup of coffee, so we're purrfectly caffeinated and satisfied. Once we're at work, we try to tie up as many loose ends as pawssible. Anything that can be finished gets finished so we don't have 1,000 projects hanging over our heads all weekend. And, of course, amidst all the chaos of the last few hours before the weekend, we make sure to center ourselves with a calming meowment of soft paws and purrs with some heartwarming Friday felines.

They give us a wholesome break that fills our souls with joy, kitty cuteness, and pawsitive vibes so we can keep on keeping on until 5 PM. It's not too long, not too short, but it is just right. As someone who's meowrvelously obsessed with all things cat, they make us excited to finish our work and run home to our kitties for a whole weekend's worth of snuggles.