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There’s a page on the internet for everyone, even scrungy cats. For those who are unfamiliar with this concept, let us help you. They can be recognized by their squinted eyes, scrunched-up nose, and mouth open just enough to show off those pearly fangs. Some are angry, some resemble expressionism, and others look like they just woke up from a nap. Bonus points if the cat looks scruffy or the photo is slightly blurred.

There is rarely an opportunity that tabby lovers skip to post their adorable pets online. A subreddit called “Scrungy Cats” has gathered over 231k members with a passion for sharing slightly disoriented kitties with others. We’ve made a list of some of the most adorable ones in hopes of helping you get through the day.

#1 My God

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Naturally, some cats are more affectionate and sociable while others are more solitary and avoidant. People continuously wonder why some cats are cheerful when others can be full of “cattitude.”

Their ancestors in the wild used to be (and still are) very independent creatures, so most of them tend to avoid affection and being held. Some of them simply do not like to be touched because they received limited socialization with humans when they were kittens. Also, cats can be quite territorial so sharing food, litter boxes, and space can cause stress and make them more feisty. Besides natural tendencies, cats can become more isolated due to health issues or drastic changes.

But there is still hope as research shows that cats become more social when they’re paid more attention to, provided a safe space where they can hide, have an outlet to play, and are constantly socializing.

#2 Double Trouble

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#3 Echkk

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#4 The Scrungiest Tm (You Can Barely Tell He’s Only Got One Eye!)

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Why some kitties like these scrungy ones are more excitable and sociable than others is still quite a mystery. Some of it can be assigned to genetics as some breeds have mutations of the hypersocial gene. Persian, Siamese, and Sphynx cats can be quite the social butterflies. The rest of it comes down to upbringing and conditioning. Socialization, positive reinforcement, affection, and playful simulation can have a big impact on kitties’ positive personality traits.

#5 At Least One Of Them Is Normal

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#6 My Dad Took This Picture Of My Cat

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#7 Oh Lawd He Scrungin

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Through hard work, recent studies have provided a more in-depth look into the social lives of these pets. It was found that felines can form attachments to their owners and feel more comforted when they come back home. Additionally, results revealed that once a cat forms a bond, it stays stable over time. These findings are useful for debunking the myth that kitties are not capable of forming relationships and don’t feel a connection to their owners.

#8 A Possessive Geriatric Scrunge That Doesn’t Let Me Get Dressed For Work

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#9 Beanee Weenees

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#10 My Cat Finnegan Is Excited To Play With His New Toy

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#11 She Do A Lil Scrunge

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Cats (even scrungy ones!) really do love humans; they just express it in their own unique ways. The majority of cats look to their owners to provide safety and security. We shouldn’t expect them to express their affection by wagging their tails or waiting for us at the door, like dogs do. Some cats show their affection by wanting to be in the same room with you, while others will snuggle on your chest and purr. If they rub against you, follow you around, or sleep on the bed, bingo! Your furry baby adores you.

#12 Houghjhjhhhh Oughhhhh Echhhehchhhh

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#13 This Is Pudge. She Controls The Weather

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#14 Thursty Scronge

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#15 Inside Of Shirt Scrunge??

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Scrolling through the pics, you might think, wait a minute, my grandma’s cat is anything but scrungy. Well, just like people, not every feline is the same. They have a world of various emotions of their own. Common feelings that cats can experience are happiness, fear, anxiety, excitement, frustration, curiosity, relief, and even depression. Sometimes signs of emotion can be quite easily missed. If you notice that your cat is sitting with ears pointed forward or lying down with their paws tucked underneath them and they’re slowly blinking, your kitty is very happy. Their relaxed whiskers, tails, and gentle purring are also associated with content.

#16 “Let Me Iiin”-Scrunge

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#17 I Wanted To Share A Pic Of The Late Ollie Bear. I Hope This Is A Worthy Scrunge

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#18 Do Action Shots Count?

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When your pet is feeling anxious, its eyes will be dilated into an oval or a circle, and its tail will move slowly from side to side. If they’re very anxious, the ears might even flatten to their heads, and they’ll make themselves appear smaller and less threatening. An irritated cat focuses on their object of frustration and will try everything to get what they want. Eyes will be wide open, ears and whiskers toward, and they may pace impatiently if they don’t achieve their goal.

#19 This Cutie Is All Mine In A Week

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#20 Very Photogenic

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#21 Sil Got Me A Calendar. Here Is June

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Despite the fact that cats are one of the most common pets in people’s households, we know relatively little about them. One of those reasons is the stigma that surrounds these feline creatures. In the Middle Ages, cats were thought of as companions of witches. When black cats were linked to Satanism and witchcraft, they were horribly tortured and killed. Even now, some consider seeing a black kitty running across their path a sign of bad luck.

#22 Smol But Imposing Scrunge

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#23 Sleepover Scrunge

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#24 Only Three Months Old And Already A Master Of Scrunge. I’m So Proud

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#25 Cyber-Scrunge

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Additionally, compared to dogs, cats can’t be as easily studied or worked with. The way the feline behaves is very dependent on their environment, and if you move it to a lab, the results won’t be very reflective of their normal behavior. What we mostly know about domestic cats comes from scientists running experiments in their own homes, and we’re very grateful for it. So just because a tabby gave you a side-eye, that doesn’t mean that it doesn’t want to befriend you.