Continuing with the sudden trend of cute animals, cute cats make an appearance this time around. Because you can’t overdose on cuteness (not that we’re aware of) and there is certainly a lot of benefit from it.
And if you need solid, empirical proof, then keep on scrolling and feel the stress go away while you gain a more positive outlook on today (and mayhaps life as well). Because cats rule the internet for a reason.
#1 This Is Ollie ( 5 Years Old). Anyone Else Have A Soft Spot For Black Cats? (Oc)
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#2 Paws
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#3 Enjoying The Winter Sun
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So, one of the best things to ever grace the internet are pictures of cute animals. We’ve already discussed in a previous article the benefits of relieving stress all the while fostering a more positive outlook all because you’re watching pictures of animals being cute.
And, guess what? It works all the same if you’re focusing on a single species. In our case, that’d be cats this time around.
#4 The Feet
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#5 The Way My Cat Looks At Me When He Is Comfy
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#6 This Is My Son, Do You Like Him?
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Scrolling through a sea of cute cat pictures is proven to have all sorts of benefits: it relieves stress, lifts one’s mood, triggers positivity spirals which builds more resilience to negative effects. Heck, it’s even known to improve marital satisfaction.
There were also studies that determined how humans tend to view attractive humans, and by proxy, cute animals, more positively.
#7 Lilu My Cat
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#8 My Wife Took A Photo Of Her Cat. It’s Her Finest Work
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#9 Baby
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Now, all of this is fine and dandy for us, humans, but how does being cute benefit the cats themselves?
Layla Morgan Wilde, cat expert, author, and the founder of Cat Wisdom 101, an award winning catvocacy website that delivers trusted cat content and information, explained to Bored Panda that it’s really all the same to the critters. It’s the humans that deal in cuteness.
#10 Pallas's Cat Born In Helsinki Zoo
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#11 Please Look At Him
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#12 The Kittens From Under The Shed Have Broken Out Of Containment And Are Taking Over The House
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“Cuteness is subjective,” explains Layla. “Cats have no concept of being cute or judge other cats for their ‘cuteness’.”
And, realistically, the only benefit cute cats would ever get from this is the aforementioned tendency for humans to view cute cats more positively. So, more cuddles, among several similar things.
#13 Local Shelter Picked Up This Momma And Her Gang Of 11 Criminals
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#14 He Thought This Was His Bed
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#15 I’m Trying So Hard Not To Foster Fail This Little Cutie
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However, all animals ought to be treated equally, regardless of the cuteness factor. And this means tackling all sorts of animal welfare problems, ranging from reporting animal neglect and abuse to adopting not shopping to supporting animal shelters. Even advocacy can go a long way–something Layla has been doing with Cat Wisdom 101 for years now.
“For me, it's about advocating for [trap-neuter, return], anti-puppy/kitten mills and basic anti-cruelty awareness,” elaborated Layla.
#16 Never Shared My Kitten Saffrone Here, She’s 6 Months Old Now
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#17 My Great Grandmothers Cat Beatrice (1930s)
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#18 You May Ask Doom One Question
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#19 My Mom Is A Caretaker For A Woman Who Takes Care Of Barn Cats. This Is Her View Every Morning
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“I wish people would respect the true nature of cats,” continues Layla. “They are cats and not baby substitutes. Most don't want to be dressed up in silly costumes.”
“They are not fully domesticated and benefit from experiencing nature i.e. safe outdoor walks—leash trained or bringing nature indoors (e.g. edible grass, wood scratching posts, seashells, pinecones).”
#20 Little Ginger Pumpkin Criminals
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#21 Old Photo Of My Cat (Can You Find Her?)
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#22 The Cat Waiting For Us On Our Bed
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#23 Denies All Charges
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If you do end up deciding to make a change and adopt a cat, Cat Wisdom 101 actually has a very detailed guide to introducing cats to a new home.
The guide follows Otto, a 13-year-old polydactyl tux, and his journey in adapting to a new household. It covers everything from fostering better communication to prepping your home to understand what cats are like in general. Above all else, it’s all about creating a bond with the new member of the family—and that’s something you’re going to have to do without a guide.
#24 Found This Gremlin In The Woods And Now I Scoop Her S**t ?
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#25 My 67-Year-Old Dad Snapped This Pic Of Our 20-Year-Old Kitten Napping In The Winter Sun
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#26 I Was Accosted By This Criminal While Having My Coffee Today
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#27 Mama Was In Labor For An Extra Hour With This One. She Knows It Was Worth It ❤️
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And, hey, who knows, your lovely adopted kitten might end up in one of our lists because, remember, “cats rule the Internet because they are equal parts weird and adorable,” said Layla in our interview.
Be sure to check out more from Cat Wisdom 101, support them through their shop and follow them on social media (Facebook, X, and Instagram).
#28 Cheddar Bay Biscuit Is Illegal
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#29 Found Him Sleeping Like This
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#30 Meet Ruby
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So, the hope is that by this point, the cuteness scale is off the chart and you’re more than ready to go back to the real world. If not, continue.
But if you are all ready, why not leave a comment listing some fun facts about cats or showing some appreciation to the felines in word form.
#31 My Cat Is Too Cute
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#32 My Cat Cookie, A Beacon Of Grace
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#33 Prison Band! Doc, Flop, Nike And Flip Have Decided To Use Their Incarceration Time To Form A Band. Unfortunately, They All Want To Be On The Drums!
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#34 Photosynthesizing
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#35 Here Is My Cat I Love Him So Much
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#36 Get The Handcuffs
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#37 ?
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#38 She Was Supposed To Get Her Eye Taken Out, But The Surgeon Saved Her Eye. She Came Out Of Anesthesia, Broke Out Of Her Carrier, And Made It An Awkward Ride Home
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#39 My New Stray Kitten. Sorry For The Hairy Leg
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#40 I Found Their Secret Lair!
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#41 Pretty Girl On Her Birthday
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#42 "Guilty Of Being Smol? Me? Do I Look Guilty To You?
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#43 A Whole Box Of Them
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#44 Farm Kitten Discovers Humans Aren't So Bad
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#45 Cookie
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#46 Tired Out From All His Crimes
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#47 Meet Kira, Cannot Handle Her Cuteness
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#48 I’m Fostering These 3 Bad Boys. Don’t Let Those Innocent Faces Fool You
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#49 Seatbelt Was Too Big,so We Improvised!
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#50 This Small Criminal Doesn’t Have A Name Yet To Stand Trial. (Her Half Sister Name Is Luna Like The Moon)
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