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We all need a gentle pick-me-up from time to time. We find that going with the classics—looking at cat pics— is a surefire way to brighten up your day.

By order of the Supremely Fluffy Council of Felines, our team at Bored Panda has collected some of the most heartwarming and wholesome photos of cats from all over Reddit. From pics of kittens to full-grown majestic floofs, they’re bound to make you smile and heal your soul. Scroll down, upvote your faves, and feel free to try to pet the cattos through your screen if they let you.

Bored Panda reached out to the PDSA, the UK’s leading vet charity, to learn about how owners can help their new cats get along with their old pets at home. PDSA Vet Claire Roberts was kind enough to shed some light on this. Read on to see what she told us.

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I've Never Seen A More Expressive Kitty

I've Never Seen A More Expressive Kitty

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the bottom left: giveth me catnip, i is your grand overlord and i am too godly to look at your weird beepy rectangle

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“While cats can live happily together in the same house, they don’t necessarily ‘need’ other cats like some other pets who need companionship, so some cats, especially older cats may struggle to accept another furry family member into their home,” PDSA Vet Roberts explained to Bored Panda. 

“When introducing new pets, preparation is key. Carefully managed and patient introductions should give your pets the best chance of getting on well in future. Don’t put them both in the same room and expect them to get along straight away. Just like us, our pets need time to adjust to any newcomers. This process should be done slowly over several days or weeks.”

The vet suggested introducing the pets to each other’s scent before setting up any face-to-face meetings. “For cats, use an old tea towel to stroke each cat with ‘their’ tea towel, paying special attention to their face and cheeks. Then swap the tea towels so that each cat can get used to the other’s scent before meeting. If you have a dog, you could swap their bedding,” Roberts said.

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    She’s An Old Lady, But When She Looks At Me Like This, She’s My Little Kitten Again

    She’s An Old Lady, But When She Looks At Me Like This, She’s My Little Kitten Again

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    Imagine That : You’re Leaving To Work, And As You Lock Your Door, You’re Greeted With This

    Imagine That : You’re Leaving To Work, And As You Lock Your Door, You’re Greeted With This

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    The vet walked us through how someone might bring their new kitten or cat home for the very first time. As with everything, preparation and patience are key. You should start off by setting up a safe room for them that has food and water bowls, scratching posts, hiding places, and a litter tray.

    “Keep them in this room where they can explore freely and start to familiarize themselves with their new surroundings. You could also set up a pheromone diffuser to help your new cat feel comfortable. Keep your resident cat or dog away at this stage,” the PDSA representative told Bored Panda.

    “Once your new cat seems settled, allow the pets to see each other in their separate spaces. Make sure there is a barrier between them so neither one feels they could be in danger— something like a baby gate would work well as long as you make sure they don’t jump over it. This way, they’ll be able to see and smell each other but still feel safe,” she said, adding that the owner should then give both pets the time to adjust and settle.

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    This Guy Found The Best Spot In The Park To Rest

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    Now That’s A Great Place To Be!

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    The Street Is Very Hot, So The Saleswoman Allows Kittens To Go Into The Store And Sleep On The Freezer

    The Street Is Very Hot, So The Saleswoman Allows Kittens To Go Into The Store And Sleep On The Freezer

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    “You can use food rewards to distract and reward them for calm behavior, but plenty of fuss and praise is always good too. If you’re using food rewards, make sure that both pets are getting some and that they’re not close together, so they don’t think the other might steal their treats.”

    Next comes the face-to-face meeting! PDSA Vet Roberts explained that once both pets seem happy in each other’s company, the owner can then take the barrier between them away for short periods at a time. Keeping the situation as calm as possible is essential.

    “It’s best not to have lots of other distractions going on as this could add negatively to the situation. Allow your pets to approach each other at their own pace. You can continue to give treats as long as they are far enough apart to not try and take them from each other. Remember to give gentle and calm praise to both pets when they’re settled,” she said. “Supervise closely and watch their body language to make sure they are still happy and comfortable.”

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    I Had A Feeling I Was Being Watched And I Looked Over And Saw This Creature Staring At Me From Across The Room

    I Had A Feeling I Was Being Watched And I Looked Over And Saw This Creature Staring At Me From Across The Room

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    However, keep in mind that your pets will still need someplace in the house where they can be alone. Cats really do like having their own space and things.

    “Make sure both cats have their own bowls, scratching posts, and litter trays—and having one more litter tray than there are cats works well. If you have dogs, then you can create cat-only areas using baby gates or cat flaps,” PDSA Vet Roberts advised pet owners.

    The expert said that it can be easier to introduce a kitten rather than an older cat into the household, however, you should think carefully about what is best for your current pet.

    “Kittens are more playful and have more energy which might be stressful for older pets. Make sure as well that you have enough room for a new pet,” Roberts said.

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    The PDSA has been taking care of pets in need for over 105 years. In 2022 alone, the charity’s vet nurses cared for over 4,600 sick and injured pets every single day.

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    Well It's Been Just Over A Year Since We First Got This Sweet Bundle Of Love And I Figured It Was Time To Post An Update Of Our Time Together

    Well It's Been Just Over A Year Since We First Got This Sweet Bundle Of Love And I Figured It Was Time To Post An Update Of Our Time Together

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    Cats have been an inseparable part of the internet for pretty much as long as it’s existed. No, really. Know Your Meme points out that people have been sharing pictures of cats online since the days of Usenet.

    With the rise of personal blogs and digital cameras in the late 1990s and early 2000s, more and more people could share photos of their pets with people all around the world. The Japanese part of the internet, especially, was completely bonkers about cat blogs due to how popular the animals are in the country.

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    In 2006, cat meme evolution (aka memevolution) to a meowjestic leap forwards. LOLcats and Caturday became increasingly viral phenomena. Meanwhile, the rising popularity of YouTube meant that people could more easily share videos of their pets online.

    LOLcats, in particular, became a sensation after the creation of the I Can Has Cheezburger site in 2007. As time went on, even serious media outlets like TIME Magazine and the BBC reported on the popularity of cat pics on the internet.

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    The Best Photo I Have Of My Boys Yet!

    The Best Photo I Have Of My Boys Yet!

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    A Foster My Mother In Law Has, I Want To Adopt Her So Bad

    A Foster My Mother In Law Has, I Want To Adopt Her So Bad

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    We definitely feel like, so long as the world wide web exists in some shape or form, cat memes and cute photos of our pets are going to continue being an integral part of this.

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    And even if the internet somehow goes down all over the world (thanks, dystopian AI!), we like to think that we’ll all just continue sharing funny and cute pics in whatever way we can: whether that’s mailing your friend a stack of photos, publishing a long list of floofy felines in the local newspaper, or doing animal finger paintings in literal caves.

    According to one study done by Yale researchers in 2007, people tend to disproportionately pay more attention to fellow creatures than to objects. And so, we share with others that which we care about. As it often turns out, what we most care about can be wholesome pics and funny memes of our pets… alongside relatable memes about work, parenting, food, and the like. If the content makes you laugh or go ‘aww,’ it’s even more powerful still.

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    Never Shared My Kitten Saffrone Here, She’s 6 Months Old Now

    Never Shared My Kitten Saffrone Here, She’s 6 Months Old Now

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    Obviously, enjoying hundreds of cat pics isn’t the same as raising even one of these brilliant animals. If, for instance, you feel inspired by this article to go rescue an animal from your local shelter, just make sure that you’re going to be able to give it all that it needs.

    From buying the right food and paying for vet visits to providing a stimulating environment and giving your new pet the attention it deserves, there’s a lot to keep in mind. You need to be realistic about whether you have the funds and the time to provide a stable forever home.

    It also helps if you delve a bit into cat behavior. Though you’ll pick up most things after becoming an owner, it can help to know some general things about the animal.

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    This Is Pantera, He Is Half The Size Of His Siblings But He Is The Most Hard Core Of Them All!

    This Is Pantera, He Is Half The Size Of His Siblings But He Is The Most Hard Core Of Them All!

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    Ingrid Johnson, a cat behavior specialist and the founder of Fundamentally Feline, previously explained to Bored Panda that cats prefer having options than being forced into anything.

    “Whenever we do things like abruptly change brands of cat litter or change their diet it is always best to offer choices rather than forcing them into things," she told us during an earlier interview.

    "Cats also prefer humans that allow the cats to dictate the interactions. They do not like to be smothered. Allow the cat to approach and ask for petting rather than forcing it on them," the behavior specialist said.

    "Animals are very perceptive, not to mention they can smell the chemical changes in our bodies when we are hormonal, sad, angry, sick, etc.," the cat expert told Bored Panda.

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    How My Colleagues Cat Leon Sleeps

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    Probably The Best Kitten Group Picture I'll Ever Take!

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    #24

    I Caught A Pretty Stray Kitty Cat In My Dslr Camera Trap

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    "Many cats learn that a loud raised voice means bad news and they run to hide. It is ideal to try to minimize such tones in the home as we can be doing a lot to stress out all of our pets even if the discussion is not directed towards them in any way, it can still affect them."

    Which of these cat pics made you smile the most, dear Pandas? How many pets do you keep at home? When did you first become aware of cat pics as an internet phenomenon? We’d love to hear from you—feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section. And tell your cats we said ‘hi’!

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    One Of The Kittens In Our Neonate Center At Work Decided To Show Off The Beans

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    A Fluffy Meeting In The Garden (Ron, Harry And Hermione)

    A Fluffy Meeting In The Garden (Ron, Harry And Hermione)

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    Midge And Bird In The Window

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    After Finding These 4 Babies Under The Back Porch Then Fostering Them Through The Holidays, I'm Happy To Report That Each Of Them Have Been Adopted Into A Loving Home

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    My Wife Brought A Kitten Without Telling Me, I Guess I’ll Keep Her

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    My Kittens Stealing Away My Husband, Any Advice?

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    I Was Told Mr. Starman Fit Here

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    It's A Snow Day

    It's A Snow Day

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Last pic he's really looking like "Servant, what is this mess? I am not pleased"

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    My GF Found This Beautiful Queen Last Night Outside Shivering In The Snow

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    Planning My Demise Or Friendly Eye Contact? Can’t Tell

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    "I Promise I Will Never Knock Anything Off The Counter. Scout's Honor!"

    "I Promise I Will Never Knock Anything Off The Counter. Scout's Honor!"

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Five minutes later: "You should probably do something about that pesky poltergeist."

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    Sometimes I’m Deeply Convinced He’s Actually A Human In A Cat Body

    Sometimes I’m Deeply Convinced He’s Actually A Human In A Cat Body

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nononono, humans cannot have cat bodies. cat bodies are too good for humans. Cats can be in human bodies, but human bodies are not good so cats dont like human bodies.

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    #48

    Came Back From The Bathroom To Find My Seat Had Been Double Stolen

    Came Back From The Bathroom To Find My Seat Had Been Double Stolen

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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The older one is training the younger one in all his wisdom. Lesson #1: Every seat is yours, so take it.

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    This Is Comet And I Think I Finally Got The Perfect Picture Of Him

    This Is Comet And I Think I Finally Got The Perfect Picture Of Him

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    Growing Up So Fast - From Tiny Criminals, Now To Teenage Criminals 🥹

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    My Sister Dropped This Little Criminal On My Doorstep Yesterday

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    Hazy Was Wondering...if She Might Possibly...have Some Pets?

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    Spotted This Rebel In Iceland. This Is Chewie Wheeling And Dealing At The Flea Market

    Spotted This Rebel In Iceland. This Is Chewie Wheeling And Dealing At The Flea Market

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    Just Adopted My First Kittens And I'm In Love

    Just Adopted My First Kittens And I'm In Love

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    Cross Eyed Beauty. Her Name Is Ellie

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    Toby Snuck Out Early This Morning When I Opened The Door To Take Out The Trash. He's Back Now, And Very Remorseful

    Toby Snuck Out Early This Morning When I Opened The Door To Take Out The Trash. He's Back Now, And Very Remorseful

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    The Best Passenger Anyone Can Ask For

    The Best Passenger Anyone Can Ask For

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    Shhhh...if We Don't Move, They'll Never Know We Were Here

    Shhhh...if We Don't Move, They'll Never Know We Were Here

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ... and then we will strike, take the catnip and form a triumvirate to run our drug empire!! hooman will become our faithful employee

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "As he came to be your pet cat • He left the poopstains on the carpet • Then he ran under the table • He could feel • He was unable • So he got into his bedroom • He was struck down • It was his doom"

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    Wilma And Betty

    Wilma And Betty

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My local Humane Society just had some Flintstones kittens. Scoobydoo too.

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    #65

    This Is Frax. He Is 3 Weeks Old

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    First Time Cat Owner, Are They Always This Cute??

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    I'm Spot And I Like To Meow At 6 Am

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    A Kitten Started Running Toward Me Last Night At A Patio Bar Downtown

    A Kitten Started Running Toward Me Last Night At A Patio Bar Downtown

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    Excuse Me! Were You Attempting To Use The Bathroom Alone??

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    The Day We Brought Home Our Tiny Terror 🥰

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    My Mom Said She’s Never Really Seen A Cat Sleep Quite Like Ours. I Told Her I See It All The Time Online! Can You Guys Include Some Pics Of Your Cat Laying On Their Backs So I Can Show Her?

    My Mom Said She’s Never Really Seen A Cat Sleep Quite Like Ours. I Told Her I See It All The Time Online! Can You Guys Include Some Pics Of Your Cat Laying On Their Backs So I Can Show Her?

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All my cats are pretzels when they sleep. I used to be that limber (thanks to lots of dance lessons when I was young), but not anymore.

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    In My 40s. Got My First Ever Pet Last Year

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    Large Group Of Smol Fosters We Had A While Back

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    Is He Smol Enough? Watch Charlie Grow Up From Then To Now

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    Halp! I Never Seen Them Do This Before! What Do I Do?!

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