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1. Your submission must be about cats! We welcome pictures, discussions, questions/advice.
2. We prefer that if you post photos, it be of your own cat(s) or one(s) you personally know. If clearly stated, photos of cat(s) you don't know are allowed, within reason. Lying and claiming/posting someone else's cat is/as your own will result in an immediate ban, with no warnings given.
3. No NSFW content and no animal abuse/cruelty. No Death: While we understand you may be mourning, please do not share photos of deceased cats. Pictures of your lost pets when they were still alive are fine.
We understand that hunting is a natural behavior but ask that you don't share photos of your cat's prize here.
4. No titles asking for upvotes (e.g. "This cat didn't get any love in /r/aww", "it's my cake day", "my first post here", "any love for ...").
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7. Do not post personal information (this includes Facebook links as it can be easily traced back).
8. No meme, image macro, low-effort content. No AI-generated content. Original content is preferred. No image macros, memes, or similar low-effort content. You might want to check out r/MEOW_IRL and r/Catmemes for that.
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10. Reposts are allowed (and crossposts are too, don't confuse them!), within reason.
11. No posts asking what gender your cat is, ask a vet!
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13. No politically motivated posts. This includes pictures of politicians (of any country) with their cats and pictures/videos of people in war-torn areas saving cats. These are rife for argumentive discussion and cause a lot of head and heart aches.
14. Absolutely no AI generated content. Post AI generated content and you will be banned.
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/r/cats
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Why is my cat doing this ?
11:19 UTC
Cats should not be left outside
I keep seeing it: “My cat hasn’t come home since xxx,” “My cat got run over,” etc.
Cats are not good at traffic safety, and things can go wrong very quickly.
There are other predators and who knows what else outside that can turn your cat into a snack.
I don’t care how many vaccinations your cat has—there are so many diseases it can catch from being outdoors.
Suddenly, your cat doesn’t know where it is. Yes, I know you’re thinking, “He’s been outside 400 million times, he knows how to get home.” No, he doesn’t.
Suddenly, they get chased away or wander too far and can’t find their way back—ending up starving out there, alone. Not to mention the weather.
My point is, if you love your cat, keep it inside. If you think your cat is happier outside—no. They can be just as happy indoors as long as you play with them enough.
I’m not trying to attack anyone. I’m just tired of constantly seeing people on Facebook looking for their cats because they “usually come home.”
11:09 UTC
A cat squares up to a bear on security camera… and wins
11:03 UTC
This little furball is pure cuteness! 🐾💖 Can’t handle those tiny paws and curious eyes!
11:01 UTC
Share your snoozing kitties on this Sleepy Sunday!
10:59 UTC
What stories do you tell your cats?
It’s a bit silly maybe, but I like to tell my cat stories even though he’s not that great a listener 😂
Sometimes I’ll tell him about the day he arrived, how he hid in a certain closet and later came out for pets and brushing, the toy he played with the very first time and how he slept with me that night. My grandma used to tell me the story of how I was born which is my favorite memory with her, so I guess I’m just copying it haha!
When he’s being really playful I’ll tell him about the evolution of his species from saber tooths to Egyptian cat gods and how his tiny claws, big eyes and great reflexes are the results of millions of years of refinement just so he can pounce on that little piece of string I’m wiggling beneath the rug.
10:57 UTC
It's simple: if you don't like cats, we can't be friends 🐱
10:53 UTC
We were meant for each other…
10:44 UTC
I didn't see this coming.
This is his new obsession. I can't crack window now without him opening it all the way. The second he hears me unlock the window he comes running. It's only a matter of time until he learns how to unlock it too 😩
Don't mind my puppy crying, he's just sad the cat won't come down from the window.
10:43 UTC
Exploring the garden on a cold English morning.
10:39 UTC
2 of my cats
10:35 UTC
Mlem
10:32 UTC
Behold, Bella the Fortune Teller
10:30 UTC
What is he doing? Is this just a hairball?
We just finished playing with a new toy, could some strands of fur from this toy have gotten stuck? This is the second time we've witnessed this. Afterwards he just carries on like nothing happened.
10:23 UTC
Noodle 1 Cat 0
10:19 UTC
This is Hisser.
This is Hisser. Hes a Ragdoll x Chinchilla x Persian x 4sshole. His Face Is Angry 24/7.
10:17 UTC
Sassy pants
19 years old in April!
10:14 UTC
Happy Sunday
10:13 UTC
Chance my kitten
Kitten
10:12 UTC
My happy place
10:10 UTC
Bland/Gi diet
Hey all,
My cat is having some GI issues and the vet recommended using the vet wet food that they gave me and when that’s gone, to feed her boiled chicken and rice if for some reason I run out of the wet food I normally give her ( she does kibble & wet food normally)
I’ve heard of chicken and rice for cats being done before, but i cant see my cat or any cat for that matter eating rice as is? Are you supposed to mash it and put chicken in with it? I’m just confused how a cat would be interested in plain rice being obligate carnivores
09:57 UTC
The cuties are sleeping
09:57 UTC