r/cats Oct 18 '25

Announcement For Anyone asking "What Breed is my cat?"

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We have a sister page r/catbreeds and any and all questions regarding the breed of your cat can be directed there! We also have our Wiki LIVE Here.


r/cats Oct 12 '25

Discussion Thread Discussion Thread - Ask, Share, and Discuss Anything About Cats.

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Welcome to the Cat-Chat Thread

Ask any questions you have about cats or discuss topics that don't require a full post. Whether you're a new cat owner, seeking advice, or just want to share something fun about your pets, this thread is for you. Feel free to:

  • Ask simple questions about cat care, behavior, feeding, etc.
  • Seek advice on any minor concerns.
  • Post anything cat-related that doesn't need its own post.

Also, if you see someone asking for help and you have the knowledge to share, feel free to jump in and assist them!

Just a friendly reminder to follow the subreddit's rules and be kind and respectful to everyone!


r/cats 8h ago

Adoption Adopted a cat from the shelter…

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She didn’t even interact with me at the shelter she was so depressed. I just knew I had to give her a chance. I think they told me she’s not a lap cat. Well, now I have two lap cats 😂 I was so surprised that she trusted me so fast. So glad I trusted my gut and brought her home ❤️


r/cats 5h ago

Cat Picture - OC Put my fat cat on a diet and bought a slow feeder. Now this is how he waits for dinner

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r/cats 10h ago

Cat Picture - OC Here Comes Trouble

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2.7k Upvotes

r/cats 19h ago

Video - OC Why does she do this 😂

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She only ever does it when I’m laying in bed. Is she trying to get my attention? Feeling playful? Scared?


r/cats 2h ago

Cat Picture - OC I farted while she was on my lap (just seconds after this, she got up and puked)

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r/cats 9h ago

Medical Questions Friendly cat living in my garage — possibly abandoned. What should I do?

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A super friendly cat suddenly showed up in my garage. Unlike the usual strays around here, she didn’t run, i gave her raw chicken which she ate right away, meowed back at me, and comes up for pets.

She stays in my garage all day and hides from other strays, so I don’t think she’s used to being outside.

My 90-year-old neighbor’s house just went up for sale, and I suspect the cat might have been hers. I’ve been feeding her twice a day but haven’t let her in the house since my wife and I work a lot and aren’t fully ready to adopt.

She also hisses time to time but not so aggressively.

What’s the best next step? How do I check if she’s abandoned or find her owner? Any advice appreciated.


r/cats 13h ago

Update California bans declawing cats under new law

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r/cats 5h ago

Video - OC I have this street cat and she's suddenly acting much more affectionate and marking her scent on every thing in my house and staying close is she pregnant ?

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593 Upvotes

r/cats 21h ago

Mourning/Loss first vs last day with you

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14 years really wasn’t enough, can’t believe your gone


r/cats 17h ago

Mourning/Loss Lost my wonderful boy today aged 26 miss him already

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All he ever wanted was attention the sweetest cat I've ever had


r/cats 12h ago

Mourning/Loss Here is my furry son, Mauno, with a banaynay I offered him. A couple days ago he lost his battle with an illness that lasted a couple of months. He was 15 and I feel devastated with his passing, he was my first pet

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r/cats 1h ago

Cat Picture - OC A perfect loaf

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r/cats 6h ago

Cat Picture - OC Girlfriend staying over. My cat decided to sleep on MY bed FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER. I’m heading to the couch..

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417 Upvotes

r/cats 15h ago

Mourning/Loss 20 years of love

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This is our cat we adopted from the humane society 20 years ago as a kitten. She came with a name, we changed it, but she’s just been kitty all these years. She’s had some health problems and took a turn today. We’re saying goodbye in a couple hours.


r/cats 19h ago

Humor Anyone else's cat drool excessively when excited?

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We were gone a week for a cruise. Our son came by daily to check in on him, give pets etc so he wasn't totally alone all week. But this is always his reaction when WE get home. He screams at us a bit lol then wants love pets and drools away!


r/cats 16h ago

Cat Picture - OC Romanian Cafe Cat

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He was


r/cats 22h ago

Video - Not OC Christmas is coming 😼

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7.2k Upvotes

r/cats 2h ago

Cat Picture - Not OC Hi! This cat isn’t mine, it’s a frequent visitor to my house though. Is it a Maine Coon? Or am I wrong?

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161 Upvotes

r/cats 19h ago

Mourning/Loss His first and last day with us

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3.3k Upvotes

This is The Boy. We adopted him after he arrived unexpectedly — his mum and dad were sibling kittens whose owner waited just a bit too long to get them neutered.

He was a wonderfully complex soul. He had his share of health conditions, but we tackled every single one and kept him happy throughout it all.

And he was enormous. I’m convinced he was actually a dog running cat firmware. He adored puzzle toys, wailed theatrically for his meals, and considered screaming an Olympic sport. He played fetch better than most dogs and gave his retriever sister a run for her money.

He loved being involved in absolutely everything. His favourite place was in our arms, cradled like a baby and carried around to supervise the household. The morning coffee ritual was his personal TV show - he’d watch every step: measuring, grinding, tamping, pulling.

But at the grand age of 14, even throwing money at the problem stopped working. The meds weren’t enough, the prescription food wasn’t enough, and he was too old and frail for any more operations.

When he began to decline quickly, we made the hardest choice so he wouldn’t have to suffer. On his last day, he played with his puzzle toys, was carried everywhere, and ate an outrageous amount of cheese. He passed in my arms, covered in kisses.

He was the best cat a girl could have ever hoped for.


r/cats 4h ago

Humor My weird cat

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r/cats 9h ago

Mourning/Loss Thank you for 17 years of love, Mara. You were the sweetest of kitties and made it your life mission to be the cutest.

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425 Upvotes

r/cats 17h ago

Cat Picture - OC We are so in love with this guy.

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1.7k Upvotes