People who "hate" cats try and live with one for one full week. ... We would probably (most definitely) lie and say that I hated cats just so we could have a cat for the week.
Can you guess what will happen when these humans spend a whole week with those adorable furry animals?
Love. Unexpected love. Which is always the best kind of love.
We know animals are pure and all things they do are pretty heckin' wholesome, so it's always amazing to hear stories about the pure and wholesome humans who go out of there way to help an animal.
It's people like these that make us glad to be human. Sometimes, goodness outweighs the bad, and stories like this make it so.
To all the amazing kind-hearted animal lovers out there -- thank you.
A cat's trust must be earned. And sometimes, it takes a long time to earn that trust.
Don't when you reach that level, and your cat finally puts its trust in you -- there is no better feeling in the world. A cat's love is something so special, and while cats tend to express their trust and affection in different ways, there are at least 8 sure signs that'll show you they trust you.
ICanHasCheezburger? is proud to present and partner with The Waggle Foundation, in a Pet of the Month initiative.
Each month, we will be featuring a pet in critical need and needs financial help to survive. We will share their story, their adorable photos, and their journey with the help of unbelievably kind strangers.
The Waggle Foundation is a unique crowd-funding platform. Their mission is to help reduce economic euthanasia in pets. Unfortunately, because of financial struggles families cannot afford to help their beloved pets. That is where the Waggle Foundation steps in. They strive to help each and every pet in need, and just as their motto says "No pet parent should lose their best friend because of financial hardship."
And we couldn't agree more.
100% of donations to pets on the Waggle crowdfunding platform go directly to the veterinary providers administering care and never to the pet owners. This way, Waggle provides the safety and security for all donors in a way that other crowdfunding platforms cannot guarantee, and is reassured that the pet gets the help it needs.
And with that, we would like to present August's Pet of The Month: (Drumroll Please!)
For more information -->https://wagglefoundation.org/donations/icanhascheezburger-chloe/
What an absolute angel of a kitten!
Itty Bitty Kitty Committee, a rescue group in Charleston, West Virginia, got an 8-month-old kitten brought in who was born without a left eye or nostril. The kitten also had a bobtail and asymmetrical brain.
Board member of Itty Bitty Kitty Committee, Kathy Lucas, told Love Meow, "We immediately fell in love with that sweet face. It was determined that her left eye did not develop and she has no nasal passage or cavity on the left. She sees and breathes on her right."
"As one vet stated, 'she is who she is' and she is a sweet, trusting, petite girl with a lot of personality,"
They named the adorable little lady, Zara. And this is Zara's story (soon to be named Idgie) of how she nudged her way into the heart of a man reluctant to adopt another cat.
Story via Love Meow
Where would we be without dogs in our lives? Don't answer, we don't want to know. We don't even want to imagine such a world.
Dogs are the epitome of wholesomeness. They are just so good and so pure, the thought of them just makes us tear up. And while this year has been hard on everyone, dogs have always and continue to lift our spirits, our hearts, and our love.
To all the good boys and girls out there, this is for you!
Sniffer, the wild fox, and Tinni, the dog, are just like Disney's "Fox and the Hound," except this time, they remain best friends and there's no heartbreak involved.
It's a real-life Disney movie that's even more Disney than the Disney version! Hounds and foxes, typically, do not get along, That's why it was a surprise to Tinni's owner, photographer Torgeir Berge when their interaction blossomed into a real friendship.
Lucky for us, Torgeir Berge captured some really lovely photos of the pair and now we can all have the "Fox and the Hound" version we all deserve.
Story via Eternally Sunny
It's all about being there. Through it all. Being there with your beloved pet is love.
Jenny Jinya is no stranger to heartbreaking animal comics that leave us running for some tissues. At this point, we know whenever we're able to read one of her new comics to have tissues ready at hand. Jinya has a gift of conveying important messages in an achingly haunting yet beautiful way.
We were first impressed by her "Good Boy" comic and haven't been let down since. Since then, Jinya has tackled very serious animal issues in several comics.
You can follow Jinya on Twitter, Instagram, and/or become a patron to support this artist.
Yes, you better believe it! Cats can be super affectionate! And when they are, it's just about the cutest thing in the entire freakin' world.
Sure, all cats show their love in multiple ways, either it's following you around, biting your ankles, or just staring at you from across the room.
But sometimes, sometimes it's plain as day that cats are showing you their love. You might be asking how... well, just scroll down and see for yourself.
Love is so incredibly powerful. It can transform anyone and anything, with the proper TLC (tender, love, and care).
Whenever we come across a before and after images of a neglected animal and the transformation to healthy and happy -- we can't help but get emotional. Do be warned though, some of the 'before' images are quite graphic. We're just so happy someone got them in time to help be their true and best selves.
We love all adopted faces, and we wish all those lovely animals a loving and happy forever home.
Oh boi, do we just admire doggo snaps! They're always absolutely ridiculous.
Dogs emit pure love and silliness and luckily for us, people are able to capture said moments and share them with the rest of the web. For that, we are eternally grateful.
And while we absolutely love our regular cat snaps, we also need to feature the goodest boys and girls the world has to offer!
So you have a cat and you're dating. But something just isn't working. Either you're not getting any dates from apps, being rejected for loving cats, or having to sacrifice things because you have a cat. Whether it's an "it's me or the cat", or your cat just isn't getting along with your the person you're seeing... and let's just also put it out there...dating is tuff these days! But luckily, things are going to get a bit easier for the cat lover community out there!
You read that right!
And no, they aren't kittening around!
A new app has been launched on International Cat Day, and it's specifically for cat lovers!
The new app, Tabby, brings loving cat owners together to find love. According to their site, "Tabby is the best way for cat-lovers and cat owners to find a purrfect match, plan a cat-focused date, and learn about new cat products and treats! Tabby is for people with cats and people who want to get cats in the future."
Who knew cats would have such a love and hate relationship with lizards? From personal experience, I've had a cat deliver one too many lizards to my doorstep, some alive, others not. And I've also had a cat do absolutely nothing whenever a lizard was present.
Cats are odd little killing machines, but every so often, there's a cat who wants nothing to do with that murder instinct and is just... chill. Below is a gallery of cats, some of which seem to have gotten a bit of karma when it comes to lizard hunting, and others who are... cuddling with lizards? One clever commenter noticed that cats love bearded dragons, but hate all other lizards. Interesting observation!
Well, as we all can confirm -- cats are weird!
Cats are mysterious creatures... aloof, indifferent... So, you would think.
However, they're more affectionate and lovey-dovey than people realize. Cats do show love in different ways, but they do show it. It can be simple things like being in whatever room you are. Or it can be very obvious where they come to lay right on top of you and start licking your nose.
Cats are loving animals, you love them and they'll love you right back. Here are 17 fool-proof reasons to love cats:
Here are 2 minutes of pure magic and love. 35-year-old Motuba, a gorilla at the Philadelphia Zoo, is seen here wrestling with his two-year-old son, Ajabu.
Did you know what when a gorilla has its mouth open and shows only the lower teeth, it's in a playful mood and inviting to play? Pretty interesting!
In the video, both father and son are in "play" mode, as they have their mouths opened slightly to indicate so. However, even more so, you can just see the pure love in Motuba's eyes as he watches over his son.
We're feeling the love from this amazing dad, how about you?
Smiles. Smiles are the universal sign of happiness.
Did you know that smiling is actually more contagious than the flu? And that studies have should that when you smile, a true smile, "it affects certain muscles that actually make you feel happy or joyful. You smile because you are happy and when certain muscles are hit, your brain sends even more happy signals or endorphins."
Smiling is the ultimate gift you can give yourself, and others will catch your smile, too.
We hope the following smiling animals are contagious to you, too! Here's to a happy day!
