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Nobody knows what’s on a cat’s mind. I mean, just look at them–the tiny furballs do what they want, couldn’t care less about hoomans and their silly rules, and pretend like they’re invincible wild tigers.

Meanwhile, hoomans adore them to the end of the world, accepting their goofy, jumpy, and often unpredictable personalities. This Reddit community with 481k followers, titled “This Is My Life Meow,” is giving us an illusion that we can get into a cat’s mind and imagine what they’re thinking (or not thinking at all) and just what it feels like to be one.

“When you just accept your life as a feline!” reads the subreddit's description and oh boy, hilarity is about to ensue. Scroll down and upvote your favorite pics!

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He Likes To Be Carried Around In A Paper Bag In The House So I Thought I'd Try It Outside. He Didn't Try To Jump Out And Just Relaxed, Enjoying The Sights. I've Become That Eccentric Neighbor Who Walks The Streets Clutching Her Cat In A Paper Bag

He Likes To Be Carried Around In A Paper Bag In The House So I Thought I'd Try It Outside. He Didn't Try To Jump Out And Just Relaxed, Enjoying The Sights. I've Become That Eccentric Neighbor Who Walks The Streets Clutching Her Cat In A Paper Bag

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Awwwwww

Awwwwww

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Spleens the cat fan 🇵🇭
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

“I’ve only had arlo for a day and a half but if anything happens to him I’ll kill everyone in this room and then myself”

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We previously spoke with Molly DeVoss, CFTBS, CCBC, CRM, FFCP, a certified feline training and behavior specialist who runs Cat Behavior Solutions non-profit organization, to find out more about the weird and wonderful feline minds.

“In spite of their solitary roots, cats are very social, and do bond quite deeply with their owners. They do see when we are not feeling well – emotionally or physically,” Molly said. She explained that is partially due to the break in ‘norm’ – when you are acting different than usual, the cat senses something is wrong.

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This Is Whiskey. Earlier This Week, Someone Tried To Rob Us At Home And This Guy Sprung Into Action. Woke Me Up, Ran To The Window And Watched The Front Door As My Wife And I Called 911 And Watched The Windows. He’s Our Little Guard Kitty

This Is Whiskey. Earlier This Week, Someone Tried To Rob Us At Home And This Guy Sprung Into Action. Woke Me Up, Ran To The Window And Watched The Front Door As My Wife And I Called 911 And Watched The Windows. He’s Our Little Guard Kitty

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The cat behavior specialist says it’s important to reassure your cat if you aren’t feeling well so that they don’t think they’ve done something bad.

"A sign of bonding is when you see your cat rubbing the side of their face against your legs, and items in your home. That area is where there are scent glands that deposit a unique smell for each cat," Molly said in our previous interview.

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According to the cat behavior specialist, cats are most comfortable in environments that smell familiar; like them.

"They are basically claiming you as their own when they do it. You will also know your cat is bonded when it wants to be near you. Some cats follow their owners around from room to room and others want lap time. Even when a cat isn’t fond of touch, they can be closely bonded with their owner," Molly said. 

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#10

This Is Not My Picture, But If The Phrase "The Audacity " Had A Face, I Think It Would Be This

This Is Not My Picture, But If The Phrase "The Audacity " Had A Face, I Think It Would Be This

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

Omg! This is my life. I have a stray cat that doesn’t have a home and needed food. It refuses to come inside so I keep food out for it and now it shares with a possum.

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#11

They Will Sleep There From Now On

They Will Sleep There From Now On

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#13

I Have To Earn My Keep Meow

I Have To Earn My Keep Meow

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

Can you imagine people following the cat, trying to get through holes in fences, walking along the tops of walls only to find it visits several houses for snacks and by this time it is late evening.

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It doesn’t mean, however, that cats bond with their owner straight away. Molly said that on average, it takes about three months for a new cat to fully settle into his new home and bond with the family.

“The history and genetics of a cat predicts how quickly they become affiliative. If a cat was raised without humans around, it will take a while for them to bond. If a cat has a trauma event involving humans in their past, they too will take longer to bond,” the cat behavior specialist explained.

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#15

I Guess I Am A Decoration Meow

I Guess I Am A Decoration Meow

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#16

Took My Pants Off To Weigh Myself & Looked Over To Find This

Took My Pants Off To Weigh Myself & Looked Over To Find This

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Molly also said that establishing a routine as quickly as possible will help your new cat to settle in. “Providing environmental enrichment, so the cat can express its natural behaviors comfortably, will make them feel more relaxed in the home,” she concluded.

#17

Thinking About The Life Choices That LED Him To This Point

Thinking About The Life Choices That LED Him To This Point

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#19

Mobile Check Deposit Background

Mobile Check Deposit Background

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#20

"You Will Pay For This!"

"You Will Pay For This!"

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

Kitty will have revenge….not with murder mittens-because you’re trimming them, but vengeance will be done

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#21

All Kitchen Visits Are Now Monitored And Require A Toll

All Kitchen Visits Are Now Monitored And Require A Toll

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#22

Sunbeams... My Only Weakness

Sunbeams... My Only Weakness

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#23

I Put A Heating Pad On My Face To Treat A Migraine

I Put A Heating Pad On My Face To Treat A Migraine

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

Maverick stays on my head anytime I feel bad/sick enough that I have to go to bed. He will not leave my side for anything. When I had my heart attack in November and was recouping we had to put his food and water dish on the foot of the bed so he would eat and he only went to use his box when I would go to the bathroom. I don't know what I'd do without my sweet furry bundle of pure evil!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

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#24

Undecover Agent

Undecover Agent

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

"Our agent has successfully infiltrated the lair. World domination is imminent."

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#25

“Well…at Least It’s Just Pillows.”

“Well…at Least It’s Just Pillows.”

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

well now it’s his bed but maybe he’ll share a lil corner with you

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#27

I Am Plant Meow

I Am Plant Meow

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

I downloaded this picture from either here or Cheeseburger. It made a challenging puzzle.

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#30

Ceiling Cat, Watches The Wicked, Observer Of Galaxies

Ceiling Cat, Watches The Wicked, Observer Of Galaxies

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#33

Studies Show That 2 Out Of 3 Cats Have, At Some Stage, Been A Victim Of Non-Consensual Smothering

Studies Show That 2 Out Of 3 Cats Have, At Some Stage, Been A Victim Of Non-Consensual Smothering

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

The curse of my younger cat's life. He's fluffy, warm, cute and the perfect size for tight hugs.

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#37

Cat In Hair

Cat In Hair

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

I've seen this guy on "The Do-do", an animal channel on Youtube. He adopted a cat, and now he fosters kitties.

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#40

I Think He Thinks I Can't See Him

I Think He Thinks I Can't See Him

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#43

My Friend’s Cat Is A Bit Too Spicy For The Vet. She Gets The Space Helmet With Every Visit Meow

My Friend’s Cat Is A Bit Too Spicy For The Vet. She Gets The Space Helmet With Every Visit Meow

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

I didn't know vets had shame helmets! Great idea, my old cat used to bite and scratch the vet who, bless her, pretended it didn't hurt despite the blood.

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#46

I Was Told You Guys Would Appreciate This

I Was Told You Guys Would Appreciate This

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#48

That Facial Expression Says It All

That Facial Expression Says It All

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

Cats are everything! A cuddly potato baby, a big strong lady, a mobile check deposit background, and a phone stand!

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#49

Bill Clinton’s Cat “Socks” Being Hounded By Paparazzi

Bill Clinton’s Cat “Socks” Being Hounded By Paparazzi

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

This is pathetic. And cruel. It's a f*****g cat for heaven sake. Just because it belongs to a recognisable person. Paparazzi are like vultures.

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#51

Her Life Meow That She Has A Baby Brother

Her Life Meow That She Has A Baby Brother

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#52

"Look At Me. I'm The Sphinx Moew"

"Look At Me. I'm The Sphinx Moew"

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#53

He Just Needs To Rest A Bit

He Just Needs To Rest A Bit

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#54

I Knew We Should've Lived Together First. This Had Better Be Worth

I Knew We Should've Lived Together First. This Had Better Be Worth

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#56

Mmmmmm Pillow

Mmmmmm Pillow

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

Best vibration pillow ever. I recommend sleeping with one every night.

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#58

Decided To Weigh Our Cat, He Was Not Amused

Decided To Weigh Our Cat, He Was Not Amused

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#61

Straight Outta Tom & Jerry

Straight Outta Tom & Jerry

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

Nah, it just wants to go back to the point in life where egyptians worshiped cats!

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#62

I Guess I Am A Painting Meow

I Guess I Am A Painting Meow

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#66

A Cheetah Got Stuck In A Tree At The Tama Zoological Park In Japan

A Cheetah Got Stuck In A Tree At The Tama Zoological Park In Japan

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

Not Photoshopped... https://www.usatoday.com/videos/travel/2019/07/10/hilarious-photos-show-exact-moment-cheetah-gets-stuck-tree/1691095001/

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#67

My Friend’s Cat Tupac Is On A Diet

My Friend’s Cat Tupac Is On A Diet

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#68

Plotting Revenge

Plotting Revenge

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#69

Poor Guy Had Surgery. Now Accepting The Consequences. Toast Of Shame

Poor Guy Had Surgery. Now Accepting The Consequences. Toast Of Shame

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#70

Heard Her Crying In The Kitchen And This Is The Sorry Sight I Walk In On

Heard Her Crying In The Kitchen And This Is The Sorry Sight I Walk In On

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#73

"Hey! Well... I Guess This Is Fine."

"Hey! Well... I Guess This Is Fine."

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#74

Halp

Halp

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

Kitty doesn't need help, they're quite happy sitting there with the small human.

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#75

Caught A Purfect Moment Of Mr. Wilson’s Sheer Determination

Caught A Purfect Moment Of Mr. Wilson’s Sheer Determination

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#76

I Forced My Grumpy Little Old Lady To Do A Photoshoot With Me. She Was Not Pleased

I Forced My Grumpy Little Old Lady To Do A Photoshoot With Me. She Was Not Pleased

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#77

So My Cat Does This Weird Thing In The Morning Sometimes

So My Cat Does This Weird Thing In The Morning Sometimes

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#78

Guess We’ll Have To Continue The Game Tomorrow

Guess We’ll Have To Continue The Game Tomorrow

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#81

Heard Him Struggling And Turned Around To See Him Like This. He's Not The Brightest Little Bulb And Often Gets Himself Into Sticky Situations

Heard Him Struggling And Turned Around To See Him Like This. He's Not The Brightest Little Bulb And Often Gets Himself Into Sticky Situations

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#83

Sadie Has Resigned To Her Fate

Sadie Has Resigned To Her Fate

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