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Every once in a while, a cat grabs on and refuses to let go.

The moment she was picked up outside a PetSmart, this tiny cat clung tightly, almost like she had already made up her mind that this was her new hooman. It felt familiar too. Two years earlier, the same thing happened when adopting another cat named Kenzie from the same place. That moment of instant connection made the choice feel easy. It seemed like fate had stepped in again.

Now named Calypso, the petite calico has already started settling into her new home. Despite being around two years old, she's surprisingly small, which only adds to her charm. What she might lack in size, she more than makes up for in affection. Calypso loves to snuggle and seems perfectly happy curling up with her new human whenever she gets the chance.

The best surprise so far is how smoothly she's fitting into the household. Kenzie, the resident cat, appears to be getting along with her just fine. That early harmony has made the transition feel even more special. Instead of a stressful introduction, it looks like the two cats might be well on their way to becoming companions.

Some cats can be incredibly clever, but there are those who seem to be lacking more than a few brain cells and when they stay that way for an extended period of time, you end up with the bleps that we have in store for you in this list.

It is a funny phenomenon, that such a smart animal as a cat could ever have such cognitively challenged characters amongst them. But such is the way of the feline world and there are more than a few of these forgetful freddies and dumb dumb deborahs in the world. And while you might have assumed that they have little to contribute to society, after all, they will most certainly not be advancing any feline facets of life.

The truth is that what they lack in smarts they more than make up for in cuteness and comedy. Which is why we made this list of feline funnies of the cats hanging on to reality by the string of a single brain cell. So sit back and grab an apron so that none of these silly Sallys splash back upon your smart brain.
 

Another "Not My Cat" is on his way to turning into "Now My Cat".

It's not that uncommon to find a feline guest at your home. It happens way more often than you'd think. You might live on the seventh floor, but a stray cat will force their way inside without a problem. And usually, the cat seems to know exactly which house with which humans can turn into their forever home. This meowgical ability is normally embedded by the Cat Distribution System, the body that mysteriously knows to match the cat with the person, and the person with the cat (which is no less impurrtant).

And this little void is no different. In fact, despite the hilarity of the situation, we were not surprised for even a second reading about this "Not My Cat"'s ninja abilities. This is the most cat thing to do. And if you've ever found a feline guest in your house, you know exactly what we're talking about. Because it's their house now, obviously.

Some cats take longer to open up than others, and that's purrfectly okay. Cats need to move at their own pace.

Cats are very sensitive to changes in their environment, even if its bringing them to a home full of love and safety. To them, it's a new territory with new people and pawssible new dangers around every corner. This is why most cats after adoption will run and hide for a few days. It's purrfectly natural. They're sussing out their new space, trying to understand the rhythm, where is safe and where is scary, and adjusting to life around new hoomans. They will eventually learn to trust you and their new home, but you have to give them the time they need to properly decompress and open up.

Some cats are better than others, and some cats are extremely difficult cases, like our void below. The shelter warned her new pawrent that she was extremely anxious (relatable), the only way the cat could be touched was if she was wrapped in a purrito, for everyone's safety. She adopted her anyway because if she didn't, who would?

It took a lot of time, and a lot of patience. A lot of hunger strikes, until one day, the scaredy cat decided to test the waters and take some food from her hands. Even after that improvement, every noise had her running back to her hiding spot, and yet, the pawrent purrsisted. Now, the cat confidently walks around her house, begs for food, and falls asleep on her chest every night. 

They say good things come to those who wait, and that's especially true with cats. Some felines need a lot of time to open their hearts, but once they do, you'll never know a love more purrre and heartwarming.

There is always some drama going on when it comes to landlords and cats. 

Listen, we know that finding an apartment that allows cats can be difficult in some places, but it must be done. Attempting to hide your cat from your landlord is a risk that is generally not worth taking. You never know if the landlord you have will be a decent one or not. If they will be humane about the way that they deal with the situation or ask you for insane things. Maybe they will be an understanding landlord, but seriously, we have seen landlords demand tenants leave after finding out about their cats or asking tenants to declaw their cats to protect their property. 

In our opinion, it is always better to disclose than to take the chance. Your kitties are too important to take that risk. You don't want to end up in a position of having to find an apartment that allows pets in an emergency, not when you have the time and opportunity to move to a place that allows pets in the first place. Of course, sometimes, things happen anyway. And we hope that your situation with your landlord would end in a way that this one ended - strangely funny. 

Welcome to the magical world of whimsical cat memes! Here you will be filled with happiness and LOLs while your feline fairy godMEOWther guides you through laughter. 

Nothing wakes a cat up faster than the crinkle of a treat bag.

Cats can sleep through vacuum cleaners, doorbells, and full conversations happening right next to them. But the second a bag of cat treats crinkles open in another room, they hear it like an emergency broadcast meant only for them.

One moment the cat is nowhere to be seen. The next moment it appears in the doorway, staring directly at the treat bag like it teleported there. No running sounds, no warning, just a cat suddenly present and ready to purrticipate. They often try to play it cool too, casually walking closer like they just happened to wander by at the exact right moment.

Once the bag has been spotted, the negotiation begins. The cat sits down and locks eyes with the treats like this is a very serious business meeting. Sometimes a paw reaches toward the bag. Other times they simply stare with full focus, making it very clear they plan to stay there until the situation improves. Opening the bag once is rarely enough. The cat knows there are more treats inside, and the cat believes those treats belong to them.

For creatures that spend most of the day sleeping, cats have somehow developed the most advanced treat detection system in the house. One tiny crinkle of a treat bag and they arrive instantly, right on time for snack duty.

Wonderland, but with cats!

We all need an escape in our lives. Escapism exists for a reason. No one can be fully present and alert about life's tumults, trials, and tribulations every moment of our days. We need a break from the heaviness, something that can take our minds off of the bad bits and make us feel good. Sometimes an escape from ordinary world is used with a little imagination, and why not imagine purrfectly whiskered kitties? They're here to whisk you away to a cozy little world that's all your own, where you can do what you want, where everything is sacred, and where there's a magic to everything. Cats already have that slightly mysterious air about them, as if they know secrets the rest of us don't. One moment they're starting intently at a blank wall, the next they're darting across the room as if chasing invisible spirits. It's easy to imagine that cats are living half in our world and half in a world of whimsy. 

In this feline wonderland, whiskers, fur, purrs, and paws are the dominant forces behind what happens. They use their whole being to produce a magic unlike any other. They can suddenly turn a simple house into a fantastical kingdom ruled by fluffy monarchs with very strong opinions about snacks. Every single kitty below belongs to this wonderland of whiskers and whimsy. They bring a personality that's just purrfect for whisking us away, to make us feel as though we're also not in our reality. You don't have to carry life's burdens all the time, it's okay to have times where all you want is comfort, and that's where these cats come in. Enjoy these wonderfully wonderland kitty memes. 

It's rather humbling and heartwarming to know that wherever you go in the world, cat lovers will be found.

It's like we all form this one, huge online cat community of pawrents and admirers alike. But we're not only online - we're all real people, living our lives, dreaming our dreams, working our jobs, and just generally doing our own thing. But there's this long foundational thread that connects us all, and that's our endless love for cats. Anywhere in the world.

North America? Many cat lovers. South America? Maybe even more. Africa? It's where the ancestors of our cats developed, so obviously they love cats there as well. Europe? Many floofy feline lovers there. Asia? Such a great cat-loving community. Oceania? Islanders love cats as well. And we're absolutely certain many scientists in Antarctica adore cats too.

Wherever you are, wherever you're going, your fellow feline fans are all over the world, just waiting for another human soul to share their love for cats with.