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Cats are often misunderstood creatures. Cat-Parents can often find themselves even paying for it. However, every cat-parent knows that all the accidental (and sometimes purposeful) scratches and spinsterhood jokes are worth it. Being a cat-parent is weird and funny and sweet and simply satisfying. If you are considering getting a cat and wonder what it's really like, then you should really go ahead and take a gander at this post.

Cat-parents and cat shenanigans come in all shapes and sizes and they all have hilarious anecdotes to share. Some of these anecdotes are life lessons and some of them are simply stories to be shared over a beer with friends. Either way, you can't help but chuckle when reading these.

Cat owners UNITE! 

Let's just start off with this, we love our cats. But that doesn't mean that they sometimes have these "adorable" yet weird quirks about them. 

Like always having to let us know that their food is only 2 fourths full, or when they only show interest in you when you need to focus on work or anything else! (we know, you know, that we know, what we're talking about) 

But all in all, that's what makes us love them even more, and to know that all cat owns go through the same struggles well, and even tweet about just how much cat owners relate to one another! 

So sit back, and get ready to just scream "OMG, me too!"

Losing your pet is a different kind of pain. And you know that you love that thing so much, you'll do anything in your capabilities to get them back. So, when you're walking your dog, and it somehow gets you to let go of the leash and sprints off full speed, your first instinct is most likely to run after them, because you're not losing them. Only that when you do that... they might just think you're playing and run faster. 

After a tweet went viral, people on twitter shared their own stories of running after their dogs while the dogs think they're a game. Luckily though, in most of those stories, the owners either stopped running and had the dog come back to them or the doggo full-on trolled them and just ran back home. 

So thank you, twitter, for mildly stressing me out while also making me laugh while also educating me. 

Cats. What could be said about cats that we haven't said before? Yes, cats are madly adorable and we'd much rather be in the presence of a cat than other human beings but what else? We'll be honest with you, for those without cats, cats are simply weird as heck. They truly are! You'll think you understand them one moment but then they just go ahead and do something that baffles us all. 

Why? We don't know. We don't really have an answer when it comes to the weirdness that is cats. One thing we do know for sure is that cats are weird, all cat owners know this and we're in this weirdness together. 

Don't try to explain cat antics to someone who only has a dog, we don't think they understand just how weird cats can truly be. Here are 16 classic cat situations that all cat owners can resonate with:

If cats could talk, what do you think they would say? We believe they'd constantly be talking about how superior they are to us... which they are. And if they could talk what sort of difficult decisions do you think they would have to make throughout their day? Probably things like when to sleep, when to eat, when to randomly attack their human from underneath the bed, or when to push that delicate trinket off the counter, just to establish dominance. You know, cat things. 

In collaboration with popular Israeli artist, Ilana Zeffren, we explore the inner working thoughts of cats and their very, very difficult life decisions. 

And if you want more cat enjoyment, be sure to check out last week's installment of cats that their undeniable adoration of sitting upon one's keyboard. 

Something all cat owners can relate to... a universal truth: cats and their plants that never stood a chance. It's a hard lesson that some never seem to give up on. With each plant you buy and bring into your home, you're filled with peace and happiness. This plant will brighten up the room, it will add scenery to your garden, it can even provide you with food and your favorite tea ingredients. Too bad the chances of it surviving are so darn low. Why? Because cats will always find a way to either destroy your new plant baby, munch away on the juicy leaves, or just decide to live in the pot where it slowly, but surely, dies. 

It's an eternal struggle, this endless game we play. This is why cat owners can't have nice things:

Possums have slowly become the new trash panda, we can't seem to stop enjoying their insane screaming ways. It has brought joy into our lives and we refuse to let it go. If we're totally honest, we think possums are really cute in their weird destructive ways. Especially when they smile!

But more often than not, we see these little guys screaming and that's also a mood. Perhaps that's why they've gained so much popularity in the past year or so. People can relate to that anger and to screaming at everything and nothing to relieve stress. Heck, we've been screaming all year and we've never felt close to these possums. 

Possums may just be the official spirit animal of 2020. Get ready to face yourself in these relatable possum memes! 

Cats are spoiled creatures. Is it their fault though? We think we probably had something to do with planting that notion in their minds... the way we dote on them, serve them, clean after them. We are truly their servants and they are the superior ones in every household.

Yet, while it is true that all cats are spoiled, some are definitely more spoiled than others. And today we are here to discover just how spoiled is your beloved feline. 

In collaboration with popular Israeli artist, Ilana Zeffren, we bring you this fine questionnaire that will force you to recognize the truth, your cat is spoiled. Fill out the questionnaire below as you scroll and let us know your final tally in the comments below! Just HOW spoiled is your cat? 

These comics are too cute and so relatable! Anyone who has a pet will instantly understand the bond and the love between a human and an animal. 

Meet the talented artist, Gemma Gené, and her pug, Mochi! Gemma Gené, born in Barcelona, currently residing in New York, started the cartoon series "157 of gemma" as an escape from her Architecture undergrad final thesis project. "157 of gemma" is a cartoon series about her life with her "chubby and opinionated pug Mochi," as written on the 157ofgemma website about section, "The main characters are Mochi, my husband Peli, Mochi's brothers the Twinchis and me. Mochi is a very happy and sweet pug that sees life in a particular way. In his world, his happy life with his Mom (Mami) is truncated by the constant presence of his Dad. Also, he thinks he is human and he shouldn't walk up the stairs, that is why mums are for."

Gemma Gené also offers an adorable bio for Mochi, stating, "He is super sweet and well behaved, but he can be very sassy and pretty much does whatever he wants. His favorite activities include sleeping, eating, and going for walks, especially when he is being carried. Mochi has many friends, most of them humans. Mochi lives happily in Bushwick and works very hard every day inspiring cartoons."

Get ready to dive into some adorable and relatable comics! Follow "157 of gemma" on Instagram for way more comics! 

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! 

Cats VS babies. We already know who will come out of this battle victorious, and something tells us you know so too. 

Thankfully, no one had to say what we're all thinking out loud because The Oatmeal created this comic to say it for us instead. 

Thanks, Oatmeal! Keep spreading the truth (as hard as it may be for some to accept).

These owl memes have got us feeling owl kinds of good! Get it? Because "owl" sounds like "all"? 

We'll stop now. 

Did you know there are up to 220 species of owls in the world? We swear we feel like we've only seen 15 or so. And that it's a myth that owls can turn their heads a full 360 degrees? Close but not all the way because that is absolutely terrifying. 

Oh, and you know those big owl eyes that stare at you with the force of a thousand suns? Yeah, apparently an owl's eyes account of 1-5% of the owl's body weight. Which is insane but also doesn't really surprise us. 

Enjoy some owl goodness on us! 

Rise and shine! It's time to get your weekly dose of hilarious (and sometimes quite spicy) animal tweets! 

Each week, we dig and comb through the twitter depths to find the best of the best, all for your viewing pleasure. We sincerely hope you enjoy the outcome of that weekly hunt and that it brightens up your day! Especially now when we could all use a little bit more humor and brightness within our days.