This kitten was feral, found a human she loved, and that human decided to find her a forever home somewhere else. Of course, that was unacceptable to the cat, and so she escaped, made her way back to her chosen human, and never left. 

Capturing a feral kitten is difficult enough. Getting a feral kitten to trust humans is much, much harder. So, if a feral cat finally chooses someone, that is the one person they chose. They did not choose humans in general. They only chose that one. Which is why what happened in this story happened. Of course, it's not easy to commit to having yet another cat, and we understand why this person decided to look for another forever home for this formerly feral kitty. But the kitty did not agree to being put somewhere else. 

We always tell people that if they can't keep the cat they rescued themselves, they should look for a different home for the cat. The one thing that we don't say is that… the cats also get a say in the matter. Sometimes, these new homes work out. Other times, the cats show their new owners exactly what they think about them in the sassiest ways possible, and get right back out. And this feral kitty knew exactly where she was going when she escaped. 

No one likes to be woken up in the middle of the night, but especially by their neighbor.

Here's what you need to know about this story:

This homeowner found out that Derek, the guy who lived next door for over half a decade, had recently installed a large motion sensor outside his home that would blast its light directly into the homeowner's bedroom whenever the slightest bit of motion was detected. 

When the guy decided to confront Derek about it, he thought that Derek would respond by simply repositioning the motion sensor so that it wouldn't be pointed directly in the direction of his bedroom. 

However, what should have been a simple conversation between two neighboring adults who, prior to this conflict, had nothing but kind things to say to one another, turned out to be a major turning point in their relationship.

For over two years after rescuing this 6-month-old cat, everything was fine. And then, someone showed up and claimed that the cat is theirs. Everything about the situation was suspicious and a little scary, and apparently, there was a reason for it, because the whole thing was apparently a scam for money. 

When you rescue a stray cat, adopt it, care for it, bond with it, one of your worst dreams is someone showing up and claiming that the cat is theirs. Of course, you do your due diligence. You post 'lost cat' posters, you make posts online, you look for the owners before getting too attached. And you return the cat to their owners because it's the right thing to do, no matter how difficult it is. 

But you should not always give the cat back. If the cat was abandoned outside and required care, there was a reason for that. There was a story there. Sometimes, it really is an accident, and the owners looking for their cats are the happiest people in the world to get their cats back. Other times, something fishy might be going on, and you, as the new protector of this cat, have to do your due diligence in the other direction as well and make sure that the person you're giving the cat to is the right person. 

For an emotional reset in the middle of the day, there is only one thing that you should do, and that is obviously scroll through cat memes. 

Every once in a while, as we are going on about our day-to-day lives, as we are facing the usual (and some unusual) troubles, we find ourselves looking for a quick reset. Something that will make us smile. Something that will make us forget. Something that will distract us enough - but only a positive something - from the things that we don't want to think about. These days, the things that stress us out are many, and they are everywhere on social media. So, we find ourselves looking for that emotional reset even more than usual. It's a good thing that there are always funny cat memes on the internet. 

Seriously, if there is one thing that you can always find online, no matter what is happening in the world, it's hissterical cat memes. Because it is not just us who use them as that emotional reset button. People love cute and silly cat memes. It is something that puts a smile on people's faces literally always. And we are no different.  

There is something undeniably captivating about green-eyed cats, the way their gaze seems both calm and deeply mysterious at the same time. These felines do not just look at you, they study you, holding eye contact like they know more than they are letting on. Each stare feels intense, almost hypnotic, as if you have been momentarily pulled into their world. It is equal parts beautiful and slightly unsettling in the best way. Once you meet their eyes, looking away suddenly feels like the harder option

You know adulthood just got weird when a mother asks you to watch her adult son through a window like it's a reality show.

Becoming an independent adult means moving out on your own, paying bills, cooking for yourself, keeping your place clean, and generally 'having it together'. But sometimes, adulthood comes with a little unexpected supervision…

Living on your own is exciting; you're in control of your own space, you decide what to do, when to do it, and how to do it. You'll have to figure out plenty of things on your own, and that's okay; it's part of growing up and learning to solve problems as they come. Many moms try to help you by offering advice, checking in while you get used to a new routine, or just being there for you if you need anything. It's a kind gesture, of course, because they care and want what's best for you. But there's a fine line between caring for someone and invading their personal life. Some moms struggle to let you handle things your way, or perhaps they worry that you won't do them 'the right way', meaning, the way they believe they should be done. Mothers can worry about their sons' well-being all they want, but never learning to let them live their own lives? That's where things start to get absurd.  

And when you think it can't get any more absurd… believe it or not, it does. One young man found out how far a mother's concern can go when she showed up at his door, asking him to 'babysit' her 30-year-old son through his kitchen window. He thought she was joking, but she had the man's entire routine written down and was even willing to pay $20 a week to make sure her son did all his household chores, from taking out the trash to even SHOWERING. Interesting job offer here. 

He turned her offer down, naturally. But now, when he sees her car parked outside every evening, he can't help nervously wondering if he's starring in her 'watch the 30-year-old' live surveillance sitcom. 

How would you feel if you planned for a flight, showed up to the airport, and were then assigned to a bus? 

Apparently this is happening a lot lately, and it could happen to you! 

This person shared their personal story about what they discovered upon showing up to the airport. 

Imagine: you pack and weigh your suitcase, you make sure you packed small amounts of liquids, you ensure that you get to the airport with a few hours to spare to make it through customs. 

And then, after all that planning and effort, a bus shows up instead of your flight!

That is more than mildly infuriating. That is the equivalent of paying like hundreds of dollars for a bus ride that probably costs under a hundred bucks. At most bus terminals, you can just show up, toss your luggage underneath the bus carriage, and take your seat, with no need to go through any safety measures in the meantime. 

Not to mention that planes are just so much faster than busses (I mean, if you're not counting the time you'll spend standing in the TSA line). For example, some people were telling this dude that they. should've realized, while booking their flight, that it was a 3-hour trip instead of like, a half hour trip. 

But I want to counter that logic. Sure, this person could've taken note of that, but at multiple points in their booking process, they were shown evidence that they were booking a flight. I don't blame them for the misunderstanding at all! And I'm mildly infuriated for them, too. 

When little kids have sleepover parties, there's always at least one kid that can't manage to stay the full night. 

Have you ever gotten homesick during a sleepover party? It's quite common for little kids to get overwhelmed at the thought of sleeping in someone else's home. 

They're having fun until the lights go out, and then they're in this big dark scary home, feeling all alone while the other kids sleep, and missing their parents badly. 

They miss their own cozy bed and their stuffed animals. And what else is there to do but for them to get up in the middle of the night and ask the party host if they can go home? 

Sometimes all it takes is one moment outside for everything to change.

Some days are just off. Nothing is really wrong, but nothing feels right either. This rescuer didn't plan to sit outside for lunch, but the weather was nice, so it happened anyway. That's when the cat showed up. Just sitting there, watching. He was thin and a little rough looking, but calm.

He walked by, kept his distance, and that seemed like the end of it. But a few hours later, he was back, this time right up on the deck like he had made a decision. One can of food later and he was fully committed, eating like he had been waiting for this exact moment. Sneezing, clearly under the weather, but still gentle and friendly.

He curled up on the blanket and stayed overnight. By morning, with the rain and colder weather, leaving him outside didn't feel right. He moved into the garage, safe and out of the weather, while a vet appointment got set up.

Now he is still thin, still recovering, but already showing his purrsonality. Very affectionate, very happy to be there, like he knows he landed somewhere good. Mr. Bingley showed up at the right time and made himself at home.

It's a common societal perception that children inevitably become a financial burden on their parents, but not enough folks are talking about the reverse scenario. Sure, people love to blame millennials for being too coddled, entitled, and unrealistic about the ways of the world. However, these millennials have an entirely different set of circumstances on their hands, and for once, it isn't exactly easy to argue that this is their fault.

We've covered a plethora of stories about inheritance woes on this site, whether it's grandparents picking favorites in their will or children who have, for one reason or another, gotten themselves axed out of their "rightful" inheritance. Sometimes, the reasons are valid. Other times, someone is just being petty. 

But what about the adults in their 30s and 40s whose parents are nearing the finish line, who can't even imagine having grievances about the amount of inheritance they are receiving? What about the folks who are staying up late at night, panicking about how much debt they are going to be in, rather than how much money they are going to get? 

Instead of shedding light on more of the entitled individuals who expect to receive large sums of money when their family members eventually kick the bucket, let's take a moment to consider the millennials out there who can't even fathom being that entitled. 

For anyone who's struggled with melancholic days where you can't get out of bed, this story will be even more heartwarming. 

Sometimes people start their day on the wrong foot. They wake up on the wrong side of the bed, or they just can't muster the strength to start the day. It comes and goes, but if you know the feeling of how hard it can be to begin something or enjoy it, then you'll know how this shelter volunteer felt. He didn't want to get out of bed, but the day turned out better than he ever could have expected. He tries to find lightness even in fog or darkness, and though he felt low, he did try to see the light. He's a long-term volunteer at his local animal shelter, and he knew the shelter needed help for the adoption event. He calls himself the "quiet volunteer," meaning he just stays in the background. For some reason, people kept coming up to him on this specific day to ask about the kitties. Maybe they could tell he was going through something, and needed a purpose. 

Dealing with his feelings by showing up for others is an incredibly inspiring way to go about life. While he was there, he met a tiny kitten who didn't weigh more than 3 lbs, and she completely melted his heart. He knew he had to be the one to help him find his furrever home, and he did! He picked up the little guy and carried him around like a baby, quietly introducing him to all of the potential adopters who were roaming around the room looking at all of the adorable kitties. Then, just like that, he found the family that would adopt the little one furrever. A woman asked to hold him, and he immediately put his tiny paws on her face and pulled her in for a kiss. He smiled, and the woman and her husband said, "well, I think this cat has chosen you." She decided to let her husband hold him, and he did the same thing – the tiny kitten was pulling at the man's beard, trying to get a kiss. It has to be the most heartwarming sight and for this melancholy man, it was one of the best things he'd done to be able to witness this adoption is 7 years of volunteering. 

Even when you're down in the dumps, you can still change the world. 

How many times have you had to send your dish back or ask to remake it because what you got was not what you asked for?

We've all probably had to do it a few times, and some of us feel more comfortable doing it than others. Everyone makes mistakes, especially in restaurants, so everyone finds themselves being served a dish that is not quite what they ordered, and if you want it fixed, the only way to do it is by asking.

If a restaurant makes a mistake, the right thing to do is for them to apologize and make it right; that is the bare minimum most customers expect when they flag down an error to a server. Even if it makes you uncomfortable to complain, you usually know that the server wants you to leave the establishment happy, and they would do what it takes to ensure that happens. Especially if they were the ones making a mistake in the first place.

When the customer in the story below ordered a dish in a Thai restaurant, they carefully read the ingredients of every dish before they placed their order. However, when they got their food, they were surprised to see the dish had eggs in it, even though eggs were not listed in the ingredient list. Since this customer does not eat eggs, they explained the situation to the server and asked them to remake the dish, without eggs this time. The server complied without another word and came back with a brand new dish, one that had only the ingredient listed in the menu.

The customer was sure that the problem was fixed, but when the bill came, they saw that the restaurant had charged them twice for the same dish. When they confronted the server about it, they learned it was not another mistake, and that the restaurant fully expects them to pay for the remaking of the food.

The customer refused, and a dispute in the restaurant ensued. Keep scrolling to read how that went down.

If you thought that cats are smooth criminals who always get away with their crimes, then this collection of criminal cattos caught in the act will certainly change your mind.

Our dopey cat children are just that, dumb. Sure, sometimes they have some of the brightest and best ideas to have ever happened. But considering how rare it is for them to come upon such ideas, and how often we cat pawrents catch them in compromising positions. It seems only right to deem them to be dimwhitted. Which is a quality that is very much captured in this collection of criminal kitties caught on camera.

Each and everyone of these single brain celled cats has been captured in the middle of their criminal acts. Either undeterred by the presence of their pawrent or simply uninterested in their punishment. Leaving us cat lovers with a delightful collection of cat clawminality to enjoy, which is all the more enjoyable when it is not taking place between the walls of our own homes. 
 

This road is as icy as a beachside boardwalk in Florida on a hot summer's day. 

And yet a man down the road was too terrified to drive his car past a man's "unkempt" house. In his winter-driven rage, he stormed the guy's house at 6 AM on a Saturday and demanded he get up and out of his PJs to plow what looked like a perfectly winterized road. Although the homeowner's eyes were still half-dreaming, he was stunned by the outburst, turning to his local village group chat to make sure he hadn't missed something. 

The road didn't need to be plowed. There was no snow. Winter appeared to be over. But the man next door was so adamant about the civil disruption that he threatened to sue the neighbor over it. 

I understand that when you don't have the right equipment to drive on icy roads, it can be a little daunting and definitely scary, but this guy was completely delulu. I've never driven in the snow, nor would I ever take a risk on icy roads, but I can safely say that this road is entirely passable. You could drive a souped-up, low-suspension Subaru WRX with drift tires down this road. You could steer an Amish 4-horse carriage down this road. You could sprint full speed down this road with no fear of even the slightest slip. 

Everyone is at the end of their limit with winter this year, and everyone is dreaming of springtime bliss, but as the seasons hold out on us and continue to blizzard, it's important to keep your head on straight. Especially in a rural area where neighbors rely on neighbors for a quick tow, a borrowed snow shovel, or even a last-minute plow, burning bridges with the folks who could help out in a bind is never the answer. 

Luckily for this guy, it seems that his neighbors are in good spirits. Despite being thwarted and threatened by the empty lawsuits over snow-free roads, the whole neighborhood was able to laugh it off, counting down the days until the moment the sunshine would warm their world once more… In more ways than one. 

Some people adopt a cat. But some people just live their lives, and cats keep appearing out of thin air, demanding to be adopted. That's the wholesome story of one woman who keeps adopting cats who keep coming to her door, and finding their forever home with her.

When people wish to adopt a cat, the Cat Distribution System always takes note. It might take them time to find you the right feline fit, and it might also take such a short time you'd be surprised. But when the CDS decides to send a cat your way, you'll know. And when it sends another… and another… and another… Well, you get the sense of it. Some people can't keep up, but the ones who do win a loving feline-filled family.

We're not saying that all people are in "danger" of becoming a Crazy Cat Lady just by accepting a floofy CDS delivery. But we're not saying that the road there can't be paved by the Cat Distribution System doing what it does best - distributing cats in need wherever their needs can be met. And apparently, this one lady's home was exactly where three beautiful cats found what they needed, one by one, in the course of eight months.

Do you think you could handle three adoptions in less than a year? We're not sure that just anyone could handle this amount of Cat™ entering their lives so quickly. But when the CDS know, they know… especially when it comes to what every human can handle. And this one adopted all the cats who came to her, hungry and meowing. And this third one prompted her to tell the amazing story of how all three cats found their forever home right where she lives.

People are having lackluster reactions to the newest Harry Potter trailer release, potentially Avada Kedavra-ing the series.

There are two things purrfectly unnatural about cats: their number of lives, and their overwhelming cuteness.

Do you know where the phrase of cats having 9 lives comes from? We can tell you that it doesn't come from any one place, but a mixture of several parts of cats' history that made up this mythology. Firstly, cats are pawsitively resilient. They can fall from high places and often survive, they're agile, fast, and excellent at escaping danger, and can recover from injuries that harm other animals. We've seen our cat run headfirst into a glass door at full speed, shake itself off, and continue as if nothing happened. To be fair, though, the cat was orange, so there's not much to damage in that tiny little head of his anyway.

Secondly, as cats will never let us furget, cats were seen as sacred and god-like in ancient Egypt. This helped give them their supernatural mystique, making them all the more mythical in our hooman brains. And we can't not talk about cats being witches' familiars, and what witch doesn't want eternal life for her and her best four-legged friend?

Cats may not really have nine lives, but they do send us into a cuteness overload every time we see them. From their little head bonks of love to falling asleep in between our legs, to the slow blinks that say "I love you" without words, cats just make our lives worth living. No matter what kind of day you're having, as long as you have some wholesome feline posts, you can feel like you've got at least 8 more lives to enjoy all that awwdorableness. 

We're glad that cats are so sturdy because it means we can bask in their purrfect presence for just a little bit longer. Scroll down to see all the wholesomely cute kitties we found that are sure to make you feline fine by the end.

Sometimes, the right thing to do is actually the "wrong" thing.

The thought of stealing literally makes us sweat profusely. We've never even shoplifted anything because we know we would get caught for acting pawsitively suspicious. But, if we ever were faced with the option of letting a cat freeze and drink dirty water outside, or steal them from their "owners" and take them into our house, we wouldn't hesitate for a second.

After finding their neighbor's cat drinking from a dirty puddle outside, our hero below snuck over and took them inside. The cat seemed to really enjoy it, and the owners didn't even realize that their cat was gone. That was, until the cat needed to go to the vet, where they confessed to the vet that this was someone else's cat. The owners were notified, pawsitively furious, and threatened to call the police.

Lucky for them, they were all bark and no bite. A few weeks later, they claimed they found the cat as a stray, waited the appropriate time for it to be considered legally lost, and then adopted it for themselves. They never heard anything from the so-called "owners", no police showed up at their doorstep, they just ended up with a friendly cat companion to snuggle by their side.

We don't condone stealing, but this is a purrfect example of when you have to do the "wrong" thing to actually do the right thing. Is this how Batman feels every time he stops a crime?

See a cat, save a cat. 

Cat lovers see felines outside all the time, but oftentimes the jingle of a bell or the colorful glimpse of a kitty collar deters them from kissing that cat on the forehead on site and taking them home in a satchel. It takes everything in a cat lover's willpower to leave an outdoor kitten in their wake, even if they know the cat has a loving home awaiting their return. But when a cat seems like they're being left out in the cold (literally), the intrusive thoughts creep in. 

Purrhaps this cat needs a new pawrent, one that loves them to the mew'n and back. 

There's a reason that the Cat Distribution System seems to target the cat loving community with the lowest inhibitions. Cat lovers can't be expected to be rational when it comes to outdoor cats, because when a kitty repeatedly visits your window, meows on your fence, and slurps up the water left in the bowl for them outside, it really makes you wonder if they're getting the love and affection they deserve from their home base. 

This cat lover's better judgement took over after watching the comings and goings of the apartment complex's outdoor cat for several months. Over the course of the winter, and after constructing a well-inhabited outdoor kitty box on their balcony, this neighbor decided that the sweet, outdoor cat in their complex deserved better than their technical owner's care. Sure, they had a human being who brought them into this neighborhood, but this cat lover was determined to bring them out of the cold and into a warm, loving home.

Even if that meant staging a well-calculated catnapping. 

His dad said the wedding would be next year, so he made other plans

After committing to his best friend's wedding, this son was blindsided when his father suddenly scheduled his own ceremony for the exact same day. Now stuck between a long-standing RSVP and a last-minute family expectation, he had to decide whether keeping his word mattered more than showing up.