pets

Just because they can't see, doesn't mean they don't deserve the same love and attention as other pets. 

Blind pets may not see, but they can sure feel. And what they feel is overwhelming love. So much love that we can't help but feel it over on our end, too. 

We gave a shout out in the past to one-eyed cats, senior cats, and now we wish to do the same to those who have lost their eyesight. We're so happy to see these beauties thrive in an environment where they are loved. This is a specific shout out to all those beautiful blind (or semi-blind) pets. You are beautiful. 

So. Many. Adopted. Faces.

Our hearts are continuously bursting whenever we come across an adopted face! We're just so happy to see animals find their forever, loving homes. There's seriously nothing better. 

We say this each week, but it will forever remain true -- thank you to those who recently adopted, who have adopted in the past, and whose who will adopt in the future. You all are heroes. And a huge, monumental thank you to those who adopt senior animals, or animals who are less likely to be adopted. We seriously adore you guys. 

If you missed out on last week's adopted faces -- don't fret -- we've always got you covered. 

Sometimes, you have a pet that almost seems like they were a human in their past lives due to the seer amount of sass they bring into your life. Seriously, you ever meet an animal that was sort of scary-smart and had the emotional palette of a human? We sure have.

That's how we feel when we come across such spicy and sassy pets! Pets who have no problem whatsoever conveying how they feel, and do so clearly enough for us to understand them. 

Truly, it's a special gift. To all the clever sassy pets out there -- this one is for you! 

Chinese artist, Mai Mai, has perfectly summed up what life is like after you get a pet and the little day-to-day things that will change because of it/

Photos of landscapes and selfies will be replaced with nothing but your pets. Maybe a few selfies with said pets. Have clean clothes? Not anymore. Pet hair gets everywhere, and it gets everywhere fast. Extra money? Will go to taking care of your pet because they come first. 

It may sound unpleasant but it's honestly the best. And all pet owners can attest to that. There is nothing compared to having a best friend by side, always loving you. Truly, it's unmeasurable. 

Thank you, Mai Mai, for opening up our eyes and showing up the beauty of what having pets in our lives accomplishes. 

Follow @mai2john on Facebook for more delightful illustrations! 

A huge shout out to our lovely and caring 'I Can Has Cheezburger' users! All of your hearts are so big, we're incredibly proud to have you as one of our users. 

If you missed it, this week we asked our Facebook users to share a recent photo of their pet and describe how they came to be in their life. The heartwarming stories we received were overwhelming! Everyone's pet is so adorable and everyone's story is heartwarming -- it made it extremely difficult to select only a few. 

We love you all! Thank you for sharing these photos and stories with us! And if you missed out on the fun, follow us on Facebook to be included in the next challenge and have a chance to be featured on our site. 

We always want to spoil our pets. 

And let's be real, we do just that! So we put together some great finds happening right now on the internet that your pup will love and you will enjoy! 

From matching masks, and toys to even a fashional poop bag! 

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!) 

Chloë!

For more information -->https://wagglefoundation.org/donations/icanhascheezburger-chloe/

Pets can be freakishly smart, to the point that makes you stop and think, "were you a human in a past life?" Other pets... maybe not so much. Some cats can even open up closed doors by jumping up and pressing down the door handle! 

Or how about those cats who can actually take care of their business in a toilet and flush afterward? Crazy! We've heard stories of cats and dogs who have saved lives before, and now it's time to hear stories from our lovely users! 

What's the smartest thing you've ever seen YOUR pet do? Share your stories in the comments and don't forget to follow I Can Has Cheezburger on Facebook to join the next challenge! 

We've all seen dads and the pets they claimed to not want, but what about all those pet-reluctant moms out there? 

There's something special about animals that can touch the heart of anyone, even someone who is shut off to the idea of it. And while dads are quite notorious online for not wanting a pet, there are definitely moms out there who had put their foot down... only to lift it again after actually meeting the pet. 

You can't stop the love that comes with a pet, you can try but you probably won't succeed. 

A big thank you to all our wonderful loyal users who shared with us the weird things their cats do. We love you, fellow cat lovers!

And it is so comforting to read through some of these wild cat shenanigans and know that we are not alone. Seems like everyone has a cat with weird quirks and here at I Can Has Cheezburger, we celebrate those quirks!

If you missed out on the fun, don't fret! Just follow us on Facebook for the next challenge and a chance to be featured! 

There's nothing like a compliment to cheer a person up! Especially, if that compliment was completely unexpected (like all compliments should be).

We don't know about you but whenever we come across an animal in wild (aka someone's else home etc..) we can't help but gush compliments over each pet we encounter. Dogs? The goodest boys and girls around! Cats? The goodest boys and girls around! 

The only difference, however, is probably the animal's reaction to this compliment. Below we have a gallery of pets whose picture is being taken right before a compliment and right after the compliment. 

It goes pretty much as we thought it would. Still, not disappointed. 

What a happy ending! 

Theron had thought he had lost his beautiful cat named Cutie Pie. Heartbroken, he made the trip to Bangor Humane Society, an animal shelter in Maine, in search of a new cat to heal his heart. 

Upon searching through the kennels, he stopped. A cat that looked just like his Cutie Pie. He examined the cat a little more closely and then the cat turned to face Theron. It was in that moment that Theron erupted in joy because that cat staring back at him was his one and only Cutie Pie.

And to prove it, Theron showed the staff at the shelter countless pics of Cutie Pie on his phone. After the staff saw the photos, there was no question about it! 

Cutie Pie and Theron were reunited and the staff wrote in a Facebook post, "Let me just say I've honestly never seen a cat so eager to be in a cat carrier! He was SO ready to go home!"

We're so incredibly happy for Theron and Cutie Pie! And another important reminder to all pet owners out there -- please microchip your pets! It could save you a lot of heartache. 

Story via Bangor Humane Society

These poor animals don't like going to the vet, just as much as you don't like going to the dentist. But they have a key rule which seems to help them through the traumatic event...  if you don't see them, they don't see you. 

It's been proven to work for cats and dogs for many, many years. And it's so easy to do it! First step, when you finally get out of that carrier, survey the area and find possibly hide-out. 

Examples of good hide-outs: the sink, in folder holder, behind items, inside a hole of some sort. The hole option is the best option but not always available. 

Examples of bad hiding spots: sitting in a corner with your face towards the wall, sitting in an open space with your face against the floor. 

However, sometimes, that's just the way it's gotta be! 

Dogs are so good. It just makes our eyes tear up whenever we really think about how good they are. 

When Twitter user, @paetonmathes, shared images of a dog bed that their mother purchased it was an instant viral sensation. The dog bed purchased was so ridiculously tiny and yet, their beautiful good boy, Kenny, was so grateful for the bed anyways.

The photo series below shows the golden angel laying on the tiny bed and we swear our hearts burst into a million pieces never to be recovered again.