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This cat defies every odd, and defines what it's like when even a pawfessional vet can be so wrong about them.

Every cat lover has this corner in their mind that's reserved for a specific alarm that blares up when a cat in need is right in front of us. It's this intrusive thought that goes something like "I can't leave this cat. They need my help, and I have the capacity to care for them. I can make this cat's life better." It's usually the result of the Cat Distribution System activating it, as if every cat lover is a sleeper agent for cat rescues.

This is exactly what this one woman describes - because against all odds and (ill) advice, she keeps the tiny kitten she found in her building's parking garage. The kitten was in such an unideal state, but this alarm in her head didn't allow her to let go. This woman took this kitten's care into her loving hands, and practically acted as if she had already adopted him.

But the problems didn't end here. With a very confused veterinarian's advice, and a reluctant husband, she's facing a front of feline resistance. But she's strong-willed, and her cat love knows no bounds. All we have left to do is wish her and her new kitten the best life pspspssible. 

Some cats arrive politely at the front door. Ducky decided to make her grand entrance in the middle of the street.

Last October, a tiny kitten was found sitting right in the middle of the road. She was hungry, covered in fleas, and somehow had managed to avoid getting hit by any of the passing cars. It's honestly a miracle she made it through the night out there. Instead of leaving her to fend for herself, this rescuer stopped, scooped her up, and brought her home.

Once she was safe indoors, things started looking up quickly. The fleas were taken care of, her food bowl stayed full, and the little street kitten finally got the chance to relax. She was given the name Ducky, an orange creamsicle baby who turned out to be incredibly sweet. What started as a tiny, scruffy kitten from the road slowly turned into a healthy, growing cat with a big personality.

Over the months Ducky has gotten bigger, stronger, and much more comfortable in her new home. The scared kitten from the road has been replaced by a happy cat who clearly enjoys the good life. There are cozy spots to nap, regular meals, and plenty of attention coming her way.

For someone who had always hoped the cat distribution system would eventually choose them, the wait finally paid off. The system delivered an orange kitten straight from the street, and she ended up being the sweetest little companion. Now Ducky is growing up safe, loved, and very clearly right where she was meant to be.

Cats celebrate March in style. 

March brings us a lot of things. It's sort of the stripping away of winter worries, weary dreary weather starts to brighten. The grass gets greener, and Springtime feels like it's just on the verge of rolling around. We're well into March, so here are some purrfect cat memes that depict absolute March madness. March is a month that's full of symbolism, standing at the liminal space between winter and spring. It holds the feeling of a transitory time. Depending on where you are in the world it could still feel like you're immersed in winter, or like you're about to wear flip flops and head to a picnic. Because of this purrfect ephemeral space it's often times associated with renewal, awakening, and the promise of a bright spring full of growth. 

Cats also give us that feeling that things are looking up. When they knock something off the table while making full eye contact with you, it's actually a sign that they love you! As love and springtime entangle each other, these March madness cat memes entangle your mind and mood into something positive. March is the return of spring. Things become brighter, colors are luridly popping off, like reds and oranges of flowers, green grasses, and leaves on a tree. The days become longer, and you no longer need your winter boots and coat. 

Cats are an incredible part of March symbolism, in that they're active after the winter blues. Changing the weather means changing moods as well. The month is known for a sudden burst of sunshine, rains that only bring more flowers. It's the idea of new beginnings. Many people (and cats) feel a sense of motivation during this time of year. After the slower pace of winter, the increasing daylight can boost energy and inspire you to start fresh projects, spend more time outdoors, appreciate the world around you, and scroll more cat memes. So enjoy this harvested, springtime madness collection of cat memes to celebrate March madness in kitty cat style. 

Sometimes the shortest rescue stories are the sweetest, much like this one which tells the tale of a kitten who was rescued from the cold and promptly returned to his family after being missing for a mere 48 hours.

It is true, in most cases the longer the rescue takes the more harrowing the story is. Often involving injuries, illnesses or worse. Which is why we are excited to be bringing you this story which tells the tale of a tiny kitten who happened to somehow get out of the warmth and comfort of his home. And in a surprising turn of events, instead of being scared and hiding, this kitten went out in search of support to get himself home, or at least out of the cold that was worsening.

Honestly, it sounds like an animated movie, and we would be the first in line to buy tickets to see this tiny kitten named Tux weave his way through the world until he found his way home. Reuniting with his family who had been desperately searching for him the whole time he was missing. 
 

What kind of cat owner lets a cat with kittens roam outside to be lost for over a month?

How many times have we sat here and typed out this same sentiment? If you're going to "own" a cat, you need to take responsibility for it. That means keeping it safe, and even if it cries and screams to go outside, you have to teach it to be an indoor cat. Especially if it just had kittens. The big, bad world is no place for a momma cat and her baby kittens to survive in. Not with cars speeding by, hungry predators looking for their next meal, and snowy weather just waiting to do them harm.

Luckily, mom and her babies were rescued by a neighbor who found them in their shed. They took them in, and honestly, they did their due diligence in trying to find the owner. They posted on Facebook, asked the neighbors, called local vets to see if anyone reported a missing cat and kittens, but got no response. So, they did what any compassionate and caring purrson would: they found homes for the kittens and kept the momma cat.

Well, the "original owner" showed up out of the blue and demanded her cat and kittens back. She even threatened to call the police!

Okay, Karen, you go ahead and call the police. We can't wait for them to show up and laugh in your face.

An owner who doesn't care enough to find her fur babies is not a cat owner in our eyes at all. Scroll down to read the rest of the story!

Now, alongside the iconic Thai elephant, the Suphalak, Korat, Siamese, Konja, and Khao Manee cat breeds are a part of Thailand's cultural representation. Each breed has its own mythology, purrsonality, and cute characteristics that we're pawsitively obsessed with.

We've known from the beginning that cats were going to rule the world, and this is the first step to that happening. It may be a small step, but it is still a step. The Thai government has named its 5 indigenous cat breeds as part of Thailand's "national identity". Some of these breeds are rarer than others, like the Suphalak, a chocolate-colored cat with fierce features, and others are more well-known, like the Siamese cat. 

Seeing as we love all kinds of cats here at I Can Has Cheezburger, we did some digging and found all the lore your feline-fanatic brain would ever hope for regarding these cute kitties. It's purrfectly fascinating to know that some Suphalak cats were thought to bring good luck, and others disaster. The Korat cats weren't for sale. They were instead given as gifts, especially to newly married couples. The Khao Manee were kept inside the royal palace, thought to bring good luck!

There aren't many people we can geek out about cats with, so this kind of news is purrfect for us. It's not every day you get to learn about rare and unique cat breeds that are now national symbols.

We know where our next trip is going to be, Thailand, here we come!

Acro-cats in meowtion!

Cat lovers are always impressed by their feline's high-flying abilities, but where does this springy energy come from? Do cats have access to an infinite wellspring of grace, power, and athleticism? If you have a Garfield-like feline, lounging in the sunshine and dreaming of their next bowl of kibbles, you may doubt your cat's athletic ability, but inside every cat is an acrobat, itching to be set free. 

All you have to do is whip out the laser pointer or the feather on a string, and watch your cat spring into action like a 1980s kung fu master. 

We all have an inner child, and something about cute cats really brings us back there. 

Everyone has an inner child. Whether they touch that part of them, feel it, or interact with it is up to the person, but it's there. It's filled with wonders, with colors and shapes that defined our childhood. Filled with memories good and bad, but all veiled by the aura of nostalgia, as if we're wearing rose colored glasses. Nostalgia is like a hypnotic state where everything looks a little better and a little brighter. There are some things that bring about this sense of nostalgia more than others. Maybe it's a familiar smell, like garlic frying in a pan, or a certain laundry detergent. Maybe it's a song that your mother used to sing to you to go to bed. Maybe it's watching Disney movies that remind us of our childhood. And maybe it's about scrolling wholesome cat memes, because something about their early internet aura makes us feel like we're kids again. 

Cats have an inner child too, we just never see if (unless you speak cat, of course). It's not always a simple thing to cling to, and some of us have childhoods and memories teeming with confusion, bereft of a sense of belonging, or feelings that we associate with our family that we don't always want to revisit. But that's the beauty of nostalgia; it helps us forget those thing, helps us feel like it's all in the past, like there's this big bubble of time, space, and protection between us and then. So, enjoy these nostalgic cat memes that make us feel like kids again. 

Close your eyes and imagine a place where the sun never sets, but stays at that purrfect angle for a permanent nap.

Welcome to the Promised Land of Purrfection! In this meowgical kingdom, the streets are paved with premium cardboard and the clouds are made of the softest, fluffiest cotton candy. Here, our feline overlords rule with a gentle paw and a loud purr. Every tree is a giant scratching post, and the rivers flow with fresh tuna juice and lactose-free milk.

In this land, there are no alarm clocks - only the soft mlem of a smol kitten waking you up for a snuggle. We spend our days chasing laser dots that we can actually catch and admiring the endless fields of catnip. It's a silly, cozy paradise where zoomies are the national sport and the only law is that you must provide unlimited chin scritches. It's pure, unadulterated bliss.

Having a velcro cat is like living with your own tiny shadow made of love.

We, as cat owners, always warn first-time adopters that cats… don't always show affection in the way that you expect. That doesn't mean that they don't feel it. All that it means is that you have to do some extra work to learn your cat's love language and read it as it is. Some cats will show you affection by turning their back to you when they eat. Some cats will do it by slow-blinking at you from across the room. Other cats will do it by watching TV next to you and copying your sitting position. Little things. But meaningful. A cat's way of showing affection may be funny to an outsider, but that doesn't matter. It is up to you to recognize it and appreciate it. 

Of course, some of us win the lottery. Some of us don't have to work hard at all to learn our cat's love language, because we all speak the same one. They tell you that they love you by… cuddling with you, begging for you attention and sitting directly on your face in the middle of the night. Velcro cats are amazing.