cute

They're kind of all amazing, in their own crappy, adorable way. 

Meet Hercule Van Wolfwinkle, the acclaimed pet portrait artist, who has come up with a creative and fun way to help raise money for the charity Turning Tides Ending Local Homelessness, a homelessness charity local to Hercule. The charity is described in the fundraising site as, " local charity that believe everyone has the right to a home, regardless of the difficulties and issues they may face in their lives. They believe in showing those who need their help, that the wider community are there to support them too!"

The acclaimed artist seems to be in demand, the fundraising project already 577% more than the target. And with the donations comes the beautiful, and highly realistic pet portraits. Also explained within the fundraising project, Hercule has two styles when it comes to his masterpiece creations, "one super realistic full colour which is just like looking at a photograph or alternatively the more contemporary black and white portrait that will grace any home."

Check out some of these museum-worthy drawings and start donating to obtain your one original Hercule Van Wolfwinkle! 

Perfectly timed pictures... one of pet owners' most highly valued achievements. They're the best pictures to show off to your friends, they make for incredible memes, and honestly, they're the pictures that we, owners, love looking at the most because they're just really unique. The pictures in this collection are really unique too.

Cats laughing. Some of these pictures must have been taken mid-yawn, some mid particularly intense meows. We can't be sure. But we are sure that these pictures are perfectly timed, hilarious, and some of our faves. These cats and kittens just look so happy, and seeing cats happy makes all of us happy. And we hope that these pictures will bring you some happiness too.

We've heard a lot of people ask "why do cats not like having their paws held?" There doesn't seem to be a concrete answer for that. Some people think it's a matter of taking away a cat's defense mechanism, others say that it's because cats' paws are very sensitive. But honestly, I've never had this problem with my cat, she's always been perfectly content to let me hold her paw or put her paw on my palm. 

So, we went on the hunt to find out if some cats do like holding hands with humans. To our absolute heart-melting delight, we found out that they do. And today, we bring you the photographic tumblr and twitter proof. 

We tend to share the wholesome and adorable side to animals, yet, every so often we like to share their other side... the evil side. 

Sometimes, animals can be jerks and do jerky things. Whether they do those jerky things to us humans or other animals, it's always hilarious. It's so hilarious that animals being jerks is one of the top subreddits to date! There's just something about animals being mean that will never not be funny. Probably because they're so stinky cute, the idea of them angry and mean is simply a joy. 

Welcome back, cat lovers! We've gathered a nice juicy collection of the hottest and freshest cat memes for you to devour this Caturday! 

Caturday is a sacred day in which we celebrate by honoring all things cats. We begin the day with cat memes, then we move into our 19-hour nap, from which we will wake up periodically for nibbles of food, then be wide awake the moment the humans settle in for bed. 

That's when the party really starts. However, cat memes always lead the way into Caturday madness and it's a vital step in the process of celebrating the ritual in its fullness. Enjoy your Caturday to the fullest! 

Sometimes, unfortunate things happen to the most undeserving creatures. These cats and kittens are some of these creatures. Whether by amputation or through accident, these cats have lost one or more of their legs. Sad as we may be about it though, these cats are proof that we can get through anything and live happily. And that even if one is not perfect, they're still deserving of care and love. 

To celebrate their perseverance, we have put together a collection of pictures of cats who have lost their legs. Some of them are hopping on their back legs, some have figured out a way to walk on their front legs alone, but they're all alive and happy. We're here to show them and their owners the appreciation that they deserve and wish them the absolute best in the world. 

The world needs more people like Cristiano da Silva Antunes! Cristiano da Silva Antunes is from Sao Paulo, Brazil, and is known as "Carteiro Amigo Dos Animais" on his social media platforms. The name "Carteiro Amigo Dos Animais" translates to "Animal-friendly postman" in English. And it's definitely a name that rings true! 

In hopes to break the stereotype of mailmen and dogs at constant war, Cristiano da Silva Antunes takes a selfie of every animal he comes in contact with, while on the job. The happiness shown on his face in each image pretty much speaks for itself! 

Thank you Cristiano da Silva Antunes, for your caring animal-loving heart, and sharing these wholesome pics with the world. 

Looking for adorable puppylicious content to make your day a little brighter, we came across this awesome thread on twitter by the user @ayushguptaaa of pictures of dogs as emojis, and we just had to share it. They have found pictures of doggos that perfectly represent some of the most popular emojis. "Here is something to bring a smile on your face. Dogs are so cute and wholesome :)))" is what their caption for the thread says, and we couldn't agree with them more. 

Not only did the thread get thousands of likes but other users got involved as well, finding pictures of dogs that match previously unused emojis in the thread. It's truly is just cute and wholesome content that will hopefully make your day a little bit brighter. And if this isn't enough, here is some cat emoji art for you to check out. 

Chirp up, everyone! We know, it's the start of a new week, and that's always extremely difficult to acknowledge and accept. However, with this abundance of birb memes, we believe your inner spirit will take flight and will be rejuvenated with birby meme goodness. 

Birb memes have definitely come a long way over the past years and have somehow climbed the animal meme list status. We would say that birb memes comfortably sit right on top besides cat and dog memes. You may feel otherwise but first, take a gander of the humorous memes and tweets below before making up your mind. 

Time for your daily dose of cuteness! This time, we're showcasing adorable fluffy creatures (cats) turning themselves into perfect fluffy balls (circle cats). I mean, we all know that cats are flexible, and we have seen them lie in truly strange positions and places over time. 

Cats generally love circles, we know that for sure. But they have the most unique ability to turn themselves in a perfect circle - head right up to the butt. And it's adorable. Come on, you can't tell me you've never cooed and immediately snapped a picture when your cat did the turning into a ball thing. And some animals are so round they just... are balls. 

Let's see those Bengal fur babies! While it's no secret that we adore all cats, every so often we like to celebrate a certain breed and dedicate a whole gallery to that breed. We've dedicated galleries to tuxedo cats, calico cats, siamese, and more. This time, the Bengal cat is our star and we're all here to admire their shine and beauty! 

Do you know how we always say black cats are house panthers? Well, Bengal cats are house leopard. Seriously, they are domestic cats with the coat of a wild cat. And they were bred to be that way. And just like leopards, they have an insane amount of energy, which results in them needed a lot of exercise and play. 

Bengal cats are everywhere these days, and we can't help but paws and admire their obvious beauty. Here is a collection of pics, memes, and some vids to help us honor them! If you have a Bengal, share a pic in the comments below! 

It's officially Autumn and the cat snaps have been growing so splendidly all year for the big harvest! We've been watering them, nourishing them, and even speaking to them in a calming, and loving voice. 

Basically, we've been doing all things one does to help things grow until they're ripe for the plucking. And now the moment has come and we're preparing for a major cat snap feast. So, grab a plate and wait in line, we promise you're in for a delicious treat! 

And if you missed last week's scrumptious treats, you're in luck! We've got leftovers! 

Hungry? Well, these chipmunks sure aren't, not when their cheeks are so stuffed they look like they might just explode. These little creatures' cheek pouches can hold an amount of food three times the size of their head. Yeah! We kind of wish we could do that too. That way, we'd always have a snack within our reach or... within our cheeks. 

It's hard not to look at these and find them absolutely adorable. Small beings with huuuge cheeks that look particularly pinch-able. Don't get too close though, they're very protective of their chubby food-stuffed cheeks, and they will bite you. They'd still be cute - obviously - but your finger will hurt.

Happy humpday everyone! Just think, you're halfway through the week and we're here to give you that extra push to get you to the weekend even sooner. 

Cats. Nothing warms up our hearts more than seeing wholesome images of cats. Or images of cats being ridiculous and hilarious. Or just images of cats. They are all so beautiful and these cats all belong to someone who loves them to the moon and back. And beautiful of that overwhelming love we feel for them, it's always hard to say goodbye whenever they do leave us. 

Besides these cats being so amazing and adorable, quite of few down below have sadly crossed over the rainbow bridge. We're here to appreciate all cats but also all those who have recently left. They may be gone but never forgotten. 

We can all agree that 2020 has been a strange year to say the least. All the way back in January when we thought world war 3 was going to break out to now a pandemic, and of course, politics. It feels like every day, we're confronted with different political scandals and stories, and sometimes we wish we could just... turn off the news without them following us. Today, in our animal world on Cheezburger, we are celebrating a special holiday - Dog in Politics Day.

We know, we know, more politics?! But this is special, we promise. Dogs in politics is something incredibly special and heartwarming, and elected dog mayors are even more adorable than most. On top of that, they are the easiest candidates ever to pick. I mean... they may get a little dictatorial and make all of us give them treats and rub their bellies endlessly, but their commands are ones we are more than happy to fulfill. 

So, on this special day, we are showcasing all of the dogs in the US who have been elected mayors - dogs who spend their lives serving the American public and making sure that all of our lives are rebarkable!