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Clinic 212, a marketing and communications company based in Vilnius, Lithuania, recently created a project aimed at reminding the town’s residents that humans aren’t its only inhabitants. The team installed tiny signs and crosswalks for some of the little critters that live among…
Ever wonder what your cat is thinking? Or wish there was some way to decode its incessant meowing? Well, help is at hand. This new video from New York Magazine’s Science of Us series explains the nitty-gritty of kitty communication, using the…
#1. Matryoshkats:D #2. Adorable <3 #3. Kitten kisses are the best. #4. If you’ve ever wondered how kittens are grown… #5. “And THIS is how you do it.” #6. Proud parents. #7. Serious and less-than-serious. #8. I’m seeing octuplets. #9. Awww. #10. “Make…
If you’re a cat owner, you will probably identify with this sight: We all know that cats HATE it when you ignore them. So the good folks over at Suck.Uk have come up with an ingenious solution: a laptop scratching post…
All those injections, drops, and… Ehem… Rectal examinations — it’s no wonder our little feline friends don’t exactly purr for joy while at the vets. But vets keep our kitties healthy and happy in the long run. And in the short run,…
The Maine Coon is the largest domestic cat breed in the world. Known for their very affectionate natures and cuddly, squishy fur, these ginormous cats make for a whole lotta fluffy love. #1. This is Romeo with owner and strong…
Finally! Your lovely cat can have its sweet revenge on its most hated enemy: the dog. And for this you can thank Erik Stehmann, a Netherlands-based designer who has created this brilliant dog-shaped scratching post for kitty to let off some steam while conditioning…
When one cat’s naughty secret life of visiting neighbors for snacks emerged, little did the owner know that they’d blown the lid off a worldwide cat-spiracy… This is Nala, a devious cat who led her owners to believe she was out…
These cats were born with heterochromia, a rare condition that causes the iris of both eyes to contain completely different colors. They might not be picture-perfect, but we think they look gorgeous. Heterochromia iridis literally translates from Greek as “differently colored irises”.…
With hundreds of stray cats roaming the streets of Istanbul, Turkey, one mosque decided to open its doors to the homeless felines and now Muslims say their prayers beside the friendly furry guests. Imam Mustafa Efe began welcoming the stray cats…
Artist Andrius Burba was inspired at an International Cat Show to take unusual photographs of cats from underneath after being fascinated by their “cute little paws”. “As a person who loves both cats and photography I couldn’t miss an opportunity…
If you always wanted a cat and somehow ended up with a boring old human baby, finally you can live your cat-child hybrid dreams with this romper that features a fluffy cat tail. The romper is made by Japanese designers ekoD Works using their innovative “delusion…
When a woman in labor ended up texting a wrong number about the birth of her baby, they thought it was just a funny mix-up. But then things got heartwarming… An unknown woman sent a group text to her friends to let the gang know…
#1. Ready for a workout. #2. Under the car, checking the oil. #3. “Guarding” the beer. #4. You’ve got mail! #5. Catching some zzzz’s — it’s all those official papers. #6. Checking out the acoustics. #7. Blocking the gutter. #8. In your gym bag. #9. With…
The UK’s National Environment Research Council (NERC) hoped to find the perfect name for its brand-new research ship through a public vote. But, in classic Brit style, a joke name is now leading the polls. Independent environmental science organization NERC has nearly finished…
One girl’s Tweet about having dinner with her grandfather is going viral and breaking hearts around the world because of its gut-wrenching backstory. Kelsey Harmon, from Oklahoma, posted this photo of dinner with “Papaw”, saying that he’d invited his six grandchildren over…