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Cats are weird. They're total oddballs and we can't help but love them for it. Sure, sometimes it's super annoying and inconvenient, like when they decide to wake you up at the crack of dawn for literally no reason. Probably because they're bored. Or how they chew up your new plants. Or how they will use the litter box but for some reason, a single poop nugget is found outside the litter box. Why? We have no idea. 

Cats do what they want to do and sometimes they can be sweet and other times... just the weirdest heckin' creatures. Yet, we wouldn't have it any other way. We guess that saying is true; Cats: can't live with them... can't live without them. 

Cheers to all the cats out there and all their owners who put up with their constant sh*t! 

It's the middle of the week and we're definitely dragging our feet at this point in order to move forward. Wednesdays are so... bleh. The only thing remotely exciting about Wednesdays is that we're officially halfway through the week, and, of course, your weekly round-up of cat memes!

Welcome to halfway to Caturday! Caturday feels like a hundred years ago but with this weekly segment, we won't have to feel like that any longer. And while we definitely do anticipate the arrival of Caturday, having this delicious round-up of cat memes does really help pull us through. 

In this slightly old but most definitely gold Twitter Thread, we are being yelled at by Twitter user, @youthfvlly, for interrupting their kitten's focus willing studying. Quite honestly, we couldn't help ourselves and we definitely deserved to be scolded. And while we want this little kitten to have the best education out there, we really can't say we wouldn't do it again. 

But before you judge us, you just need to scroll down and look at this calico kitten studying hard on a big desk. It's too precious and even talking about doesn't do the images justice. We have a feeling you're about to be scolding too. And probably us too. 

Worth it.  

Let's talk about turtles for a moment. Turtles are one of the oldest living animals on Earth, these beauties date all the way back to the time of the dinosaurs over 200 million years ago! Turtles also have an incredibly long lifespan, according to National Geographic, the oldest turtle ever recorded was named Tu"i Malila and that turtle passed away at the very impressive age of 188! 

Dear turtles, what is your secret for living so long? Sincerely, everyone in the world. It's no secret that turtles are amazing creatures. And it's important to know that these beautiful animals, regardless of how long they CAN live, are also on the endangered list. There are approximately 129 of 300 species of turtle and tortoise on Earth currently. Of those numbers, they are either vulnerable, endangered, or even critically endangered. Why? Loss of habitat, poaching, and illegal pet trade. And while these are the main reasons listed by the IUCN, we're sure all that plastic waste in our oceans isn't helping them out either. 

Let's take care of these incredible old reptiles. And let's begin by celebrating their awesomeness with a meme's list purely dedicated to them! 

Hey again, animal lovers! You have managed to get though half of the week, and that means you only have one more half left. You're tired, we know, you want a nap so bad. You're hoping that maybe sleep - maybe dreams - will give you the energy and inspiration that you need to get through that second half of the week. Don't fret though, because we have something even better than that!

Every week, we collect for you some of the most amazing animal pictures that we can find - the kind of pictures that could never be covered in any less than 1000 words. They are funny, beautiful, cute, showing just how amazing nature is. And we're hoping that they will give you that boost of inspiration that you're looking for to get through the rest of the week calmly, productively, and with a whole lot of fun!

If you're ever home alone at night and happen to hear a sound, you'd get a bit nervous, wouldn't you? We know we would! The second we're alone, any sound could be dangerous and your senses are more anxious and alert. However, if you're home alone at night, and happen to have a cat, things aren't as scary. Why? Any noise you might be hearing is probably your cat. And if it isn't and your cat doesn't seem to be too worried or staring off into nothing, then maybe everything is alright. 

That's what we like to tell ourselves, anyway. 

We're in a cat state of mind! When you think of cats, what comes to your mind? Their cuteness, right? How about how weird and wacky they can be? Or how they can bring joy into one's life, or joy from one single unexpected action. For example, say you have a cat who never seems to want anything to do with you or a cat who is often skittish and hides most of their day. Then, suddenly, it's just a random day but they have decided to come to greet you, or perhaps they've even gone so far as to even sit on or near you! Such a small and simple gesture really shows us their love. 

Cats bring us so much comfort and happiness, we're just here to return to favor! A little cat appreciation for all things cats. 

All cats have their little quirks and issues, but one thing that they all have in common is that they looove being hooligans. They love sitting where they shouldn't, knocking things off shelves, and chewing cords. It's true, not every cat does it, and some cats grow out of eating your cables, but some don't, and our ICanHasCheezburger Facebook users shared some of these hilarious stories with us. 

All jokes aside, remember though, if your cat is one of them delinquents who chew on cords, do your best to hide these cords rather than leave them dangling. We wouldn't want out little babies to be hurt during their playtime. And now, onto the laughs!

Attention seeking... we've all been there. But do you know who is constantly there and constantly milking it? Pets. Pets have totally perfected the art of seeking attention, and they do it flawlessly. How does it work so well? Well, we think their adorableness comes into play here quite strongly. You cannot resist a cute face when it's asking you for some love. That's way too difficult for any living being. 

Next, most attention-seeking pets often get in your way when you're trying to focus or just taking a moment that doesn't involve petting your pet (we know, we know, anyone like that is obviously a monster). In the end, they will triumph, because when it comes down to it... we are weak. At least when it comes to our beloved pets. 

There are certain risks that come with allowing your cat to hang around outdoors. You can never know exactly what kind of adventures they get into before they come back home in the evening. You can only wonder about it, curious out of your mind. Except that sometimes, you accidentally find out exactly where they're going, and you find them in the weirdest of all places.

You might find them hanging out at a neighbor's when you bring something over, you might find random pictures of them hanging in restaurants or other people's apartment listings. It's absolutely hilarious. And somehow, it only makes us more curious about where they are at all times. 

Outsmarting a cat is an achievement like no other. They are little hooligans, and they think that they are so dang smart. Even when they get ridiculously stuck in our curtain and scream until we get them out, they are still doing it on purpose obviously, they are still the smartest creature in the room. But sometimes, just sometimes, we can properly outsmart them. 

These weirdly informative yet hilarious tumblr posts tell the story of such cases. I mean, you have to get your silly cat to drink sOmeHOw, and if it means having to convince your cat that it's really just being sneaky and clever and drinking from your cup, well, that's just par for the course. 

You've been so good lately, we decided to treat you to another round of hearty animal-related memes and treats! If there is one certainty in this world, it's that animals provide us with endless joy. And we're just here to exploit that a little bit by bringing you animal goodies every. single. day. 

We know that the start of a new week is always difficult, especially that first morning on Monday. Those always kick our butts hard. The only way to combat that feeling is with some excitement and laughter. In our case, that comes in the form of some hearty animal goodies! Enjoy! 

We, cat owners, know that our cats are majestic beings. They are descendants of great, dangerous, glorious felines. So, of course, we make sure to treat them in a way that is appropriate. 

We present them with water, food, snacks. We pet them when they want it and get scratched when they don't. But the first thing we do to show our royal cats the respect that they deserve is give them a name - the most regal and majestic- okay, fine, we call them the dumbest things sometimes. 

Beef Stroganoff, Green Bean Casserole, Meowgan Freeman. They're all beautiful, regal and absolutely hilarious. 

When it comes to a cat breed, most people aren't too crazy about the Sphynx cat, or "naked" cat. Why is that? Is it because they look like little angry goblins? Or old men who have had enough of all that ruckus caused by all the youngsters? Sure, some may look grumpy and smeagol-ish. Can that be used as a verb? We're making smeagol-ish into a verb. 

However, when it comes down to it, Sphynx cats are just like all other cats,just hairless. They have the same adorable and hilarious mannerisms and we're here to appreciate their naked beauty. And with that naked beauty comes silliness but it's all in good fun.