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Girl Genius for Monday, December 15, 2025
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icanhascheezburger_feedCassie has officially been inside for a full week, and it's been a big milestone after a long, complicated journey. Life outdoors made her reactive and defensive, and early attempts to bring her inside didn't go well. Even with careful socialization, she just wasn't ready, and she made it very clear. So she stayed in the garage instead, where she had warmth, space, and a setup that worked for her at the time.
Last week changed everything. When snow slid off the garage roof and startled her, Cassie made a choice of her own. She followed a heated bed straight into the house, no forcing required. This time, it was her decision… and that made all the difference. Now she's settled into a quiet storage space in the basement, adjusting at her own pace.
The sweetest surprise has been seeing her softer side emerge. She sits close, curls into laps, and purrs like she's finally letting her guard down. She may still look a little grumpy, but that's probably just her face. What matters is that she's safe, warm, and starting to trust and that feels like a huge win.
icanhascheezburger_feedThis couple noticed a black stray cat always coming up to their home. After some time, they saw that the cat looked pregnant, and thinking about how cold it is outside in the deep of winter, they decided to take her in. In two weeks time, she gave birth in the corner of their home office to 5 adorable kittens, four girls and one boy. The couple kept the kittens for 10 weeks, and practically turned their basement into a full kitten nursery with the 5 cuties down there. In the 10 weeks, they grew attached, but knew the time would come to give the kittens away to their furever homes.
It was an emotional affair to get them to new homes after having spent 10 weeks intimately with them, and even watching them be born. They decided to keep the mama cat, who they named Lucy. The story is not just adorable, it's uplifting and precious, and a holiday winter miracle that the cats could be born in the warmth of a home, instead of the cold outside. Reading stories like these makes every cat distribution system feel special, because it's not everyday that someone opens their home to stray cats.
30 Preciously Cute Cat Memes To Really Purrk Up Your Mood
Dec. 14th, 2025 12:00 pmicanhascheezburger_feedOur feline friend group has truly outdone itself this time. Cats really are the most relatable creatures: their indolence, their craziness, their wide swings of capricious emotion. That's why we've come up with this hissterical, purrfect cat memes to make you feel totally seen. If your mood has been feeling a little… meh lately, don't worry — the internet has once again deployed its most powerful emotional support staff: cats. As you scroll through this purrfect compilation, you'll witness cats reenacting your case of the Mondays, your frustration in traffic, your lies to yourself as you tell everyone how much you're going to work on when you get home, and your ongoing emotional negotiations with your own brain. They overreact dramatically, nap enthusiastically, and judge quietly — just like us. It's a magical mirror, but fluffier and with fewer existential taxes.
We all need a purrk me up once in a while, and cat memes are actually the purrfect purrk me up! There are endless cat memes, endless types of cats, and endless scrolling to be done before we're all 6 feet under. So what are you waiting for? Grab a warm cup of hot cocoa, get under the covers, and do some much needed cat meme scrolling.
26 Feline Funnies Featuring Cats Choosing Cuteness, Madness, and Everything in Between
Dec. 14th, 2025 11:00 amicanhascheezburger_feedCats really are the masters of the full emotional spectrum - from sweet snugglebug to chaos goblin in 0.3 seconds flat. One moment they're choosing pure, unfiltered cuteness: tiny toes tucked, purr engine rumbling, eyes slow-blinking at you like you're their one true love. The next moment? They're choosing violence. And not dramatic, cinematic violence - no, no, the very specific feline kind. The "I will knock this cup off the counter while making unwavering eye contact" kind. The "I heard you open a bag of chips, so I must now sprint across the house at Mach 12" kind.
It's all part of being ruled - sorry, loved - by a cat. We cat pawrents know exactly what it's like to wake up adored and go to bed betrayed, only for them to curl up on our chests later like nothing ever happened. Cats operate on their own mysterious alignment chart: Cute, Chaotic, Void, and Menace. And honestly? We wouldn't want them any other way.
Because in between the cuteness and the violence lies the true magic of the feline spirit: the little chirps when they see a bug, the slow-rise stretch they do after a nap, the dramatic flop that signals "you may pet me now", and that signature cattitude that keeps us humble. Cats choose everything. We just follow along, laughing, swooning, and surviving the daily rollercoaster of whiskered whimsy.
icanhascheezburger_feedAww, we love a successful adoption story brought to you purroudly by the Cat Distribution System. We swear, whatever this meowsterious force is doing for the feline population is sacred. We have no idea how it works (nobody does, to be honest) - but we love it. And in this case? It's like they send a secret message, whispering to this sweet stray cat in their shared cat language "Go there, to that person. He will take care of you. We know you're scared, but go. Approach, and see the meowing magic unfold."
Lo and behold, the meowing magic did unfold - little by little, this sweet stray cat gained trust in this person. He fed her, gave her attention, and maybe most importantly in this weather - a shelter. Winter can be harsh for stray cats, but this person provided this beautiful feline lady with an outside cat shelter. Seriously, it's like the CDS knows how to aim the cats who need a home to the most kind and loving people. Simply meowgic.
Besides, as cat lovers, we all love knowing a cat in need is in need no more - because they already have all that they need. Shelter, warmth, love, food, and lots of pets. While some people know they want to adopt a cat, and just wait for the Cat Distribution System to find them their feline match - some people don't even know they're on the list. But somehow, the CDS knows to send them the cat that'll be a purrfect addition to their family.
icanhascheezburger_feedIt looks like Christmas came early for one unsuspecting dog-lover this year! The Cat Distribution System does not discriminate between cat owners and doggo pawrents anymore - if the CDS says you need a cat, the CDS will bring you a cat whether you like it or not. One freezing Midwest morning, this dog owner heard a helpless cat meowing on his front porch in the snow. The nights can reach up (or down, depending on how you look at it) -5 degrees Fahrenheit, which is no kind of temperature for any sort of cat to be out in.
But this cat isn't just any cat; it's a rare kind of Siamese cat, called a "Flame point Siamese". Instead of the traditional brown markings of a Siamese, these kitties have been blessed with a fiery red tinge to their fur, making them purrfectly adorable in every way. They're also known to be quite sweet and cuddly, so if this kitty ends up being a stray, this pawrent just hit the feline jackpot when it comes to saving stray cats!
There's a lot more to this story, but we'll leave you to read it all for yourself. Just know, on this fine Sunday, that another cat was saved by a hooman with a good heart. And that's enough to make today a good day.
27 Delectably Delightful Cat Memes for a Day Full of Furry Festivity and Feline-Fueled Giggles
Dec. 14th, 2025 07:00 amicanhascheezburger_feedIt feels like Christmas is finally around the corner. Just a tiny bit more, and we'll be there. The best time of the year. The merriest. The time of year that always fills us with so much pure joy. It's so close, but there is still a little bit more to go. Still, that doesn't mean that we can't start celebrating a little bit earlier, that we can't try getting into that merry mood sooner rather than later. And we don't know about you guys, but nothing makes us quite as merry as enjoying some purrfect cat memes first thing in the morning.
Really, silly cat memes like these make us happy at any time of year, not only around Christmas. But they feel extra special right now. We feel like we are allowed a couple more minutes to our break than usual, a couple more meowments to enjoy funny cat memes like these. Friends, we hope that these memes bring a smile to your face the same way that they do to us, and we wish you all a pawmazing day!
Sunday Sweets: Polar Opposites
Dec. 14th, 2025 02:00 pmcakewrecks_feedThere are few things in this world that can be stated with absolute certainty, but two of them are:
(By Jen's Party Cakes)
1) This polar bear is freakin' adorable...
and
(By CMNY Cakes)
2) These penguins ROCK!
Well, if penguins and polar bears are so great separately, doesn't it follow that they'd be even better together?
"But, wait!" someone will say, "You can't put polar bears and penguins together! They're from different poles! They are, in fact, polar opposites."
Well, someone -- can I call you "someone?" -- I say if we can put a man on the moon, then we can find a way to get these kids together!
We just need to find a mode of transportation.
Maybe the penguins could hitch a ride with an orca:
...or grab the tail of a bright blue whale:
(By Cakes by Maylene)
A jolly gentleman with a recently emptied sleigh might stop by with friends and take a few penguins home for a visit:
Or perhaps this cool chick will take a wrong turn using Apple Maps and stumble into a penguin colony:
(By Choccywoccydoodah)
Of course, if you think it might be too hard to get a polar bear to pull a sled full of penguins, we could always ask some sled dogs:
Who knows? They might be tired of running around Alaska.
But maybe we're being too complicated. The penguins could just hop a ship:
(By Charm City Cakes)
They wouldn't even have to dock. Just pull up alongside a handy iceberg!
(By Highland Bakery)
...and voilá!
See, now that I've explained how we could make this work, it's not all that far-fetched, is it?
So the next time you find yourself taking a little vacation way up north...
(By Nice Icing)
...and you see this gang hanging out together:
(By The Couture Cakery)
Chillax. It's totally cool.
May your Sunday be super cool!
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3-in-1 Animal Hat, Scarf & Mitten Combo
You can choose from lots of colors and styles, from just ears and paws to full animal heads on top. Click the link to see the rest, I especially love the fox & leopard.
24 Festive Pictures of Felines Kicking Off the First Night of Catnukkah With Maximum Cuteness
Dec. 14th, 2025 02:00 pmicanhascheezburger_feedCats getting ready for Chanukah act like they've been appointed the official holiday committee. The second the decorations come out, they're already in the middle of everything. Dreidels? Batted across the room. Gelt? Stolen and hidden under the couch for "later." The menorah box? Absolutely claimed as someone's new throne.
As the candles get set up, cats take on a whole new level of seriousness. Some sit there like tiny philosophers, staring into the glow as if they're contemplating the meaning of eight nights. Others park themselves dangerously close to the donuts, pretending they're protecting the pastries while very clearly plotting a taste test. And of course, there's always one cat who insists on sitting exactly where the menorah is supposed to go.
The best part is how perfectly they fit the cozy Chanukah vibe. Warm lights, blankets, spinning dreidels, and a cat who's absolutely convinced they run the holiday. They have no idea what's going on, but they're positive it's all about them.
50 Best Original Lols to End 2025 With That Old-School 'I Can Has Cheezburger' Joy and Meowgic
Dec. 14th, 2025 08:00 amicanhascheezburger_feedAs we approach the beginning of a new year and the end of the current one, we can't help but wonder where the time is going! Every year passes by more and more quickly. Maybe it's because we're purrfectly deep into the darkness of winter, and we need seven layers of coats just to walk outside, but we feel like our lives are missing that spark that we used to have. This, plus the fact that we're about to get another year older, means that we have two options: continue down this path of getting older and grumpier, or find a way to connect back to our inner joy.
It sounds harder than it is, you just have to think about the one thing that makes you purrfectly happy. For us, it's cats and making cat memes. We grew up with the original Lolcats memes, where everyone spoke like "Iz wantz ur toona hooman" and created the first cat memes to ever exist. We would spend hours thinking up funny captions for our cat pictures without a care in the world. They make us think of better times, simpler times, and when everything just felt right in the world.
So, to end this year on a pawsitive note, we collected the 50 best original lolcats memes to bring you some of that old-school 'I Can Has Cheezburger' joy and meowgic. Bring out your sock-em-boppers and Pokémon cards, because it's about to get wildly silly up in here.
icanhascheezburger_feedYou know how sometimes people say that the word "rescue" is inaccurate? You didn't rescue a cat, you just walked into a shelter and picked on out. Some people say that. And while we think that there is space for debate there, we can say with utmost certainty that sometimes, the word "rescued" is not enough. "Saved," maybe. "Heroically defended from certain doom," might be even more accurate. Because sometimes, it really is that true. And we think that very much applies to this story.
This person found seven kittens - abandoned and alone in a building that was set to be demolished. Momma was nowhere to be found, and the kittens were not in any condition to save themselves from what was about to rain down on them from the sky - literally. So, this person, despite being a regular person with a life of their own - put it all aside and rescued these kittens. Sorry, not rescued. This person saved them, heroically defending them from absolutely unquestionable certain doom.
25 Irresistible Memes of Cats Treating Every Cardboard Box Like Premium Real Estate
Dec. 13th, 2025 04:00 pmicanhascheezburger_feedCats and boxes just belong together. You can bring home the fanciest cat bed in the world, and they'll still choose the cardboard box it came in. There's something hilarious about how quickly they claim a box as their new favorite spot. Big boxes, tiny boxes, weirdly shaped boxes… none of it matters. If it's on the floor, they're climbing inside like it's a personal mission.
Half the charm is watching their little inspection routine. They sniff every corner, tap the edges with a paw, and then plop down like they've discovered hidden treasure. Even when the box is clearly too small, they squeeze themselves in with full confidence. And somehow, it works.
The funniest part is how serious they get once they're inside. Suddenly this random cardboard box becomes their fortress, command center, and personal studio apartment. They peek out like undercover spies, swat at anything that moves, and act deeply offended if you dare try to move "their" box. Cats treat a simple box like it's prime luxury real estate, and they commit to the role every single time.
22 Sneaky Pictures of Big-Eared Feline Detectives Eavesdropping on All the Drama
Dec. 13th, 2025 03:00 pmicanhascheezburger_feedCats with big ears always look like they're eavesdropping on every conversation in the house, whether they're invited to it or not. One quiet whisper and those oversized little radars snap to attention like they've just uncovered top-tier gossip. These pointy-eared detectives act like they're monitoring every sound, storing tiny secrets for later… probably so they can give us that classic judgmental stare.
They'll sit across the room pretending to mind their own business, but those ears tell the real story. A single snack wrapper crinkle? Detected instantly. Mention the vet in a whisper softer than a sigh? They heard it, processed it, and are already planning their escape route. Even half-asleep, they somehow stay tuned in, collecting household intel like tiny undercover operatives with fluffier credentials than any spy should have.
These big-eared eavesdroppers aren't just cute. They bring so much purrsonality to every room, adding comedy to even the quietest moments. Whether they're listening for juicy secrets, snack opportunities, or simply keeping tabs on their hoomans, they always seem one step ahead.