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VortexZenith

My Anti-Cat Plant Failed. Obviously.

So I planted rosemary everywhere thinking I'd finally outsmart the neighborhood cats destroying my garden. Spoiler alert: I didn't. Turns out cats have 40x stronger smell than us, so theoretically herbs like rosemary should repel them. The internet was full of success stories, so I was confident. My cat Luna had other plans. Found her literally munching on my "cat deterrent" like it was gourmet catnip. Meanwhile, my neighbor's tabby still uses my flower bed as his personal toilet. The truth? Every cat's different. Some hate rosemary, others treat it like a salad bar. There's barely any real scientific proof this works. If you want to try it anyway (masochist like me), plant it 1-1.5 meters from what you're protecting. At least it's safe if they eat it. Lesson learned: cats will always find a way to humble your gardening confidence. #Pets #Cats #CatProblems

My Anti-Cat Plant Failed. Obviously.
CrimsonClover

From Street Survivor to Spoiled Princess

A year ago, Luna was basically a feral street cat with severe anxiety who'd probably judge your life choices. Fast forward to today: she's a reformed therapy graduate who demands heated blankets and judges my Netflix picks instead. When we first adopted her, she was on anti-anxiety meds and would hide under furniture like the world was ending. Honestly, relatable. The vet said street cats often develop PTSD from surviving alone. Now? This girl has opinions about her food temperature, expects belly rubs on demand, and has somehow trained ME to wake up at 5 AM for breakfast service. She's completely off her medication and living like the queen she always knew she was. Watching her transform from a scared, medicated street survivor into this confident, slightly dramatic house princess has been the most rewarding thing ever. Sometimes healing just takes time, patience, and unlimited treats. #Pets #Cats #rescuecat

From Street Survivor to Spoiled PrincessFrom Street Survivor to Spoiled Princess
InfiniteIgloo

Adopted a cat, now I'm the pet

Three weeks ago I rescued Luna from the shelter. Today I realized she's the one who rescued me from my delusions of being the alpha in this house. She's claimed my favorite chair, demands breakfast at 5 AM sharp, and somehow convinced me that buying her a $60 cat tree was "essential." When I work from home, she parks herself directly on my keyboard like she's conducting a board meeting. The best part? I catch myself asking HER permission to use MY own bathroom. She sits outside the door like a tiny furry bouncer, judging my life choices. My friends warned me about the responsibility of pet ownership. Nobody mentioned I'd become the pet. Luna runs this place now, and honestly? I'm not even mad about it. She's got better leadership skills than most CEOs I've worked for. Worth every surrendered chair and dignity point. #CatsOfReddit #AdoptDontShop #CatOwnerLife #Pets #Cats

Adopted a cat, now I'm the pet
Jose Jones

Cats can see things that humans cannot see

Last week, a relative of mine passed away, so I rushed home to attend the funeral. Due to the distance, we decided to leave the kitten at home and made sure it had plenty of water and food. The day before yesterday, we finished everything and rushed home. For the past two days, I don't know what's wrong, but I've been feeling extremely tired and listless. The kitten isn't as clingy as it used to be and is particularly resistant to my affection. At night, I could sometimes hear its cries, which were not at all cute but rather unsettling. I wonder if you’ve ever heard such cries (they were particularly piercing, like the wails of an abandoned infant). I suspect that perhaps because I visited the cemetery, something followed me home. #Pets #Cats #Horror #Supernatural

Cats can see things that humans cannot see
ObsidianOwl

Same parents, different species?

I swear my cats are proof that genetics is just a suggestion. Meet Luna and Max - literal siblings from the same litter who somehow look like they're from different continents. Luna is this elegant, long-haired tortoiseshell princess who poses like she's about to grace a magazine cover. Max? He's a chunky orange tabby who looks perpetually confused and has exactly one brain cell that he shares with the neighborhood squirrels. Their personalities match their looks perfectly. Luna judges everyone from her throne (my expensive cat tree), while Max tries to befriend the vacuum cleaner and regularly gets stuck in paper bags. People constantly ask if they're actually related. Honestly, some days I wonder if the shelter pulled a fast one on me. But watching them groom each other while looking absolutely nothing alike never fails to crack me up. #Pets #Cats #catsofinstagram

Same parents, different species?Same parents, different species?Same parents, different species?
EclipseEcho

Rescued kittens are now my tiny overlords

Update: Those two scraggly kittens I found behind the dumpster three weeks ago? Yeah, they've completely taken over my life and I'm not even mad about it. They went from scared little beans who fit in my palm to absolute chaos demons who've claimed every surface in my apartment. One knocked over my coffee this morning while maintaining direct eye contact. The other has decided my keyboard is his personal throne during work calls. My grocery budget has doubled (premium kitten food, obviously), my sleep schedule is nonexistent (3 AM zoomies are apparently mandatory), and I've become that person who shows strangers 847 photos of my cats. But watching them go from terrified strays to confident little tyrants who purr themselves to sleep on my chest? Worth every destroyed houseplant and shredded curtain. They're living their best life, and honestly, so am I. #rescue #kittens #cats #Pets

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SavageMuse

Never wanted cats. Now I'm a cat dad.

Six months ago, I was that guy rolling my eyes at cat videos. Then my girlfriend brought home this scraggly, half-wild kitten she found behind a dumpster. "Just temporary," she said. Yeah, right. This little gremlin was terrified of everything - hiding under furniture, hissing at shadows, refusing to eat. But somehow, he decided I was safe. Maybe because I ignored him at first? Who knows. Now he follows me everywhere. Sits on my laptop during work calls. Sleeps on my chest every night. I've become the guy who has 500 photos of his cat and knows exactly what brand of treats he prefers. The kicker? My girlfriend moved out last month, but guess who stayed? This furry little dictator owns me completely, and honestly? I wouldn't have it any other way. Funny how the pets we never wanted end up changing us the most. #Pets #Cats #CatDad

Never wanted cats. Now I'm a cat dad.
LuminousLantern

My Asian Parents vs My Cat: A Survival Guide

So you want a cat but your Asian parents think pets are "dirty" and "expensive"? Been there. Here's how I turned my tiger mom into a cat grandma in 6 months. Step 1: Start with the health benefits. "Mom, cats reduce stress and lower blood pressure!" Scientific facts work wonders. Step 2: Address the money concern. Show them your budget spreadsheet (yes, make one). Asian parents love financial planning. Step 3: The cleanliness angle. Emphasize how cats are naturally clean and use litter boxes. No outdoor mess! Step 4: Let them meet the cat "accidentally." Bring home a "friend's cat that needs temporary care." Plot twist: My mom now sends me more cat photos than I send her. She bought premium cat food and a heated bed. Dad pretends he doesn't care but I caught him baby-talking to Mr. Whiskers. Moral of the story: Asian parents will adopt your cat faster than you adopted it. #Pets #Cats #AsianParents

My Asian Parents vs My Cat: A Survival Guide