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Humans have liked having cats around for literally thousands of years. They have tolerated us for at least that long. After all, they keep out mice and in return, we pamper them nonstop for their entire lives.

We’ve gathered some pictures of our furry, feline friends being downright adorable. So get comfortable as you scroll through, add some little treats for your cats to your shopping list, upvote the cutest examples here and be sure to add your own thoughts, stories and ideas to the comments section down below.

#1 My Kitties (Brothers, 10 Months) Are So Connected…. They Always Do The Same Things! So Cuuuuute

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#2 Two Days After Coming Home From The Shelter, And She Hasn’t Stopped Hugging Me Since

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#3 My Partner And I Did A Photoshoot With Our Cat For Valentine’s Day. I Love How It Turned Out

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Cat ownership now has exceeded companionship to the extent of a full-blown cultural phenomenon. What was once a peaceful, mostly private human-cat relationship is now boomed as a way of life that is being looked at globally, pushed by social media, shifting family dynamics, urban living, and even economic need.

Increasing numbers of people are now introducing cats into their households, and what people do to care for, talk about, and prioritize their cat companions tells a lot about changing human behavior and values. Perhaps the most telling trend is the rising number of cat owners, particularly in metropolitan and suburban environments.

#4 Tiny Loafs

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#5 Smol And Sleepy

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#6 Finally Found You

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Because apartment dwelling is becoming more common, most particularly among younger adults, cats offer an appealing substitute for dogs. They’re less noisy, take up less room, and don’t need daily work. For people dealing with hectic work schedules or smaller living spaces, cats are the ideal low-maintenance roommate. In most urban settings, rental policies or lifestyle constraints make the upkeep of dogs impractical or difficult, but cats work well in small homes and single routines.

#7 Mlem

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#8 Cutest Foot Warmers

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#9 I Adopted A Cat To Try To Bring More Stability In My Life … Looks Like She’s Only Going To Bring More Chaos. This Is After 2 Hours Of Getting Her

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At the same time, cats have come into the cultural spotlight in ways previously unimaginable a generation ago. Social media has been largely responsible here. From cat videos on YouTube to Instagram celebrity pets with millions of followers, cats have become icons in the digital sphere. They are mood-personifications, meme-inspirers, and the unofficial mascots of the digitally networked planet.

#10 We Adopted Klaus Today! He Has 1 Eye, Half Of Each Ear, And A Partially Amputated Tail, But We Think He’s A Perfect Handsome Baby

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#11 My Princess After 6 Months Of Adoption

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#12 I Have No Idea What This Cat Is Doing

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This visibility has had concrete impacts. Shelters see more adoption requests following viral videos or trending breeds, and cat owners are more likely to pamper their felines with trendy accessories, specialty treats, and designer décor for their pets’ living spaces.

#13 Saw This On My Walk To Work

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#14 She Was In Hospital So… Made Her Some Legwarmers

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#15 My Wife And The Cat That Adopted Us

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There’s also been a shift in how cats are viewed within households. They’re not “just pets” anymore. They’re part of the family, treated sometimes with as much love and attention as or more than last generations might have ever dreamed of. Owners shell out for pet insurance, special diets, or even feline therapy.

#16 I Was Living By Myself. I Needed Some Company

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#17 Our Cats Inspecting Our First Born

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#18 She’ll Always Be My Little Girl

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They build their homes in imitation of their cat’s every want, including cat shelves, climbing walls, and self-grooming litter boxes. Cats are increasingly being housed indoors, both for their safety and for the environment, part of a growing awareness of their impact on wildlife in their region and the worth of longevity and good living.

#19 Carl With My Other Cat Squeaky

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#20 ʍoǝɯ

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#21 My Cat Has Severe Separation Anxiety. I Combat This By Taking Him Everywhere With Me. Am I Doing The Right Thing?

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They have been shaped by economic and social forces as well. As birth rates have fallen in much of the globe and more and more people live alone or delay traditional family forms, cats have taken up an emotional space.

#22 Perfect Paws

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#23 1 Month Progress Of Coco, The Kitten Who Was Found Covered In Adhesive

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#24 Stray Baby Found On Bridge, Before & After Flea Bath

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They give companionship, routine, and non-judgmental friendship. They’re soothing presences amidst a world that grows more hectic by the minute. During the COVID-19 pandemic, for example, cat adoptions boosted as people sought companionship during lockdowns. The bond many formed with their pets during those times seems to have had lasting effects on their mindsets toward animal companionship.

#25 Found Him In Covered In Engine Oil 2 Years Ago, His Name Is Castrol

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#26 This Is Wink-182 And It’s Her 4th-Ish Birthday Today!

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#27 I Found This Little, Dying Fellow On The Street. I’d Never Had A Cat Before, But I Couldn’t Just Leave Him There. So I Took Him With Me — First Home, Then To The Vet. And… It’s Been Almost Two Years Since I Got Myself A Loving, Four-Legged Friend

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Even the demographics of cat owners are shifting. The “crazy cat lady” stereotypes have been replaced by a more nuanced and multicolored reality, cat owners of all ages, genders, and cultures. There’s been expansion into cat cafés, subscription boxes centered around cats, and cat-based activities like cat yoga or pet-inclusive co-working spaces. Even technology companies are designing products with feline requirements in mind, from intelligent feeders to medical monitoring collars.

#28 I Took My Cat To Himalayas On 30 Days Bike Tour

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#29 Siblings

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#30 Lilith, Clancy And Their 4 Newborn Kittens

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In short, modern cat-keeping signifies much more than a love of animals. It’s about lifestyle, identity, emotional connection, and a changing world where human-animal ties are more visible, expressive, and salient than ever. Cats, with their combinations of independence and affectionateness, aloofness and charm, prove highly versatile to this new world, not as pets, however, but as companions better fitted to modern life.