Being a cat lady is no easy feat. While some people use the term in a derogatory manner as if we're resigned to a spinster's future and kitty litter-covered floors, being a cat-obsessed woman definitely has its challenges. For one, going on trips freely. When I head out for a vacation, I'm forced to give my roommate a long list of instructions that I'm not totally sure he'll pay attention to. It's that or pay a cat sitter to check in on my babies, and in this economy, that's getting more diffic…

Puberty did me dirty

I never thought I would be a cat person. My mom, a staunchly anti-cat dachshund lover, was not shy about her contempt for all felines. She'd recoil when neighborhood cats would come to her for affection, and loudly point out any time she got a whiff of disgusting cat piss. Basically, I was taught that cats are unfit for human companionship. While I enjoyed the company of my friends' feline pets, I never felt the connection. Fortunately, humans have the incredible ability to change their minds,…

Who knows how we got here, especially after all the New Year's celebrations, but once again we find ourselves at the very beginning of a brand new week. The days and dates on a calendar might be arbitrary markers, but the whole annoying reality of being alive is certainly is not. That's why it is so important to find ways to make everything more bearable, and that is where the joyous existence and convenience of memes comes in. Few things brighten the endless slog of existence like an extra-lar…

Foxes are one of those animals you wouldn't mind finding in your backyard. A coyote or a wolf might pose a danger to your pets, but a fox? Those guys are so darn cute to harm anyone. Are they a weird variation of a dog? Are they a currently unknown species of cats ? Who knows! We love foxes just as they are. There are so many amazing fox movies for kids, like Wes Anderson's Fantastic Mr. Fox or the underrated Disney classic The Fox and The Hound . I have not seen either of those movies, but you…

Ever find yourself sitting around, thinking about life and feeling like it's pointless? Perhaps it feels like a thankless charade in which your sole purpose is to benefit “the man,” make rich people richer, and suffer in your shoebox apartment. Perhaps all of your loved ones are gone, and you're feeling lonely. Maybe work just sucks, or you can't seem to shake this dreaded cold that has overtaken your aging body, making you feel decrepit, disillusioned, and deeply depressed. Whatever the case,…

Chances are that we don't need to tell you dogs are pretty damn special. There's no other animal that has a friendship as strong with the human race as dogs do. It's true that cats are probably the most popular pet around the world, and perhaps the most heavily meme'd, but dogs have been bred over centuries to aid humans in so many helpful ways, which has probably created this unshakable bond. It honestly makes sense that doggos are used in hospitals, schools, nursing homes, and other instituti…

"Lions and Tigers and Bears, oh my!" This line from The Wizard of Oz is regarding the most terrifying predators of the world. Look, we all know that if faced with any of the above creatures, we should at least attempt to escape or defend ourselves. So, why are they so damn cute? Bears, in particular, have a way of making us turn soft and say “Aww” when we see them rolling around in a field or bouncing around looking for food. They're not only adorable, but they're some of our favorite character…

Let's face it: it's pretty damn easy to feel bummed when things get tough. Over the past few years, we've been looking for the proverbial light at the end of the proverbial tunnel. And each time we catch a glimpse of anything optimistic in the distance, it's canceled out by yet another terrible world event. At some point, you have to stop hoping that something good will happen and create positivity in the present. That can be done by making a list of things you're grateful for, indulging in a l…

It's been years since I had a dog of my own. Taking care of the energetic beasts isn't an easy feat, and it doesn't exactly suit the urban lifestyle - especially in New York City where we pay exorbitant rents for shoebox-sized apartments. While I happily accept my new cat-person identity, I enthusiastically enjoy dogs vicariously. This means cooing over photos of my friends' dogs, or spending time cuddling with my parents' adorable (and huge) canine companions. No disrespect to my cats, but the…

There's no denying it: it's pretty damn easy - and normal - to feel bummed when the going gets tough. Over the past few years (ya know, since the pandemic), we've been looking for the proverbial light at the end of the proverbial tunnel. And each time we catch a promising glimpse of anything optimistic on the horizon, it feels as though it's canceled out by yet another terrible world event or a personal tragedy. The number of people I love who have died recently, or who are struggling, is a lot…

It's not a crime to be sappy. While I may seem to have a hardened exterior if you catch me on the street, I'm probably thinking sweet things about my cats, my boyfriend, or my family. As long as I'm not heading to work. Then I'm thinking about murder. These days, people tend to enjoy memes that are a bit self-deprecating . The memes we love feature dark humor and truths about the state of the world we live in. And wholesome meme s tend to veer on the side of cute animals and drawings. They don'…

If you asked any of my friends, they would tell you I am addicted to cats. And they might not be wrong. I'm constantly discussing Gorgeous and Grigio, my sweet, sweet furry pets. But the reality behind this infatuation might be less sweet than one would think. If you weren't aware, a little parasite called toxoplasmosis gondii causes toxoplasmosis, a disease that can affect nearly all living creatures, though it is most commonly found in cats. Despite that statistic, it's been documented in hum…

Sometimes a good cat meme just hits different. Sure, they're pretty basic and often too dumb to comprehend, but cat memes are like perfect distillation of memes as a whole medium. If you don't know what I'm going on about, it's okay, I know you're here for the memes. Whether you're an animal-lover or just an avid consumer of ridiculous memes, we've got just the collection of cute and funny cats for your enjoyment.

Memes for feeling nice

Turn that frown upside down.