Nobody knows what’s on a cat’s mind. I mean, just look at them–the tiny furballs do what they want, couldn’t care less about hoomans and their silly rules, and pretend like they’re invincible wild tigers.
Meanwhile, hoomans adore them to the end of the world, accepting their goofy, jumpy, and often unpredictable personalities. This Reddit community with 481k followers, titled “This Is My Life Meow,” is giving us an illusion that we can get into a cat’s mind and imagine what they’re thinking (or not thinking at all) and just what it feels like to be one.
“When you just accept your life as a feline!” reads the subreddit's description and oh boy, hilarity is about to ensue. Scroll down and upvote your favorite pics!
#1 Hooman, Why You Do Dis?
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#2 My Friend’s Cat Sat Like This All On His Own Meow
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#3 I Guess I Live Here Meow
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We previously spoke with Molly DeVoss, CFTBS, CCBC, CRM, FFCP, a certified feline training and behavior specialist who runs Cat Behavior Solutions non-profit organization, to find out more about the weird and wonderful feline minds.
“In spite of their solitary roots, cats are very social, and do bond quite deeply with their owners. They do see when we are not feeling well – emotionally or physically,” Molly said. She explained that is partially due to the break in ‘norm’ – when you are acting different than usual, the cat senses something is wrong.
#4 Mobile Check Deposit Background
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#5 I Have To Earn My Keep Meow
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#6 Meowkachu
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The cat behavior specialist says it’s important to reassure your cat if you aren’t feeling well so that they don’t think they’ve done something bad.
"A sign of bonding is when you see your cat rubbing the side of their face against your legs, and items in your home. That area is where there are scent glands that deposit a unique smell for each cat," Molly said in our previous interview.
#7 Awwwwww
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#8 Not About That Human Nonsense
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#9 That Facial Expression Says It All
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According to the cat behavior specialist, cats are most comfortable in environments that smell familiar; like them.
"They are basically claiming you as their own when they do it. You will also know your cat is bonded when it wants to be near you. Some cats follow their owners around from room to room and others want lap time. Even when a cat isn’t fond of touch, they can be closely bonded with their owner," Molly said.
#10 Thinking About The Life Choices That LED Him To This Point
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#11 I Am A Rug Meow
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#12 They Will Sleep There From Now On
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#13 Bill Clinton’s Cat “Socks” Being Hounded By Paparazzi
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It doesn’t mean, however, that cats bond with their owner straight away. Molly said that on average, it takes about three months for a new cat to fully settle into his new home and bond with the family.
“The history and genetics of a cat predicts how quickly they become affiliative. If a cat was raised without humans around, it will take a while for them to bond. If a cat has a trauma event involving humans in their past, they too will take longer to bond,” the cat behavior specialist explained.
#14 I Was Told You Guys Would Appreciate This
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#15 Guess I’m Bread Now
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#16 My Friend’s Cat Is A Bit Too Spicy For The Vet. She Gets The Space Helmet With Every Visit Meow
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Molly also said that establishing a routine as quickly as possible will help your new cat to settle in. “Providing environmental enrichment, so the cat can express its natural behaviors comfortably, will make them feel more relaxed in the home,” she concluded.
#17 I Am Carrot Farmer
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#18 Just Hangin’ Out
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#19 A Lil Help ?
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#20 I Am Plant Meow
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#21 Pick Yours Up
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#22 A Cheetah Got Stuck In A Tree At The Tama Zoological Park In Japan
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#23 Studies Show That 2 Out Of 3 Cats Have, At Some Stage, Been A Victim Of Non-Consensual Smothering
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#24 I Knew We Should've Lived Together First. This Had Better Be Worth
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#25 Framing Our Best Picture
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#26 Plotting Revenge
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#27 I'm A Plant Now
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#28 I Guess I Am A Decoration Meow
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#29 A Little Help
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#30 I Guess I Am Nyan Cat Meow
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#31 Security Guard Life
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#32 "Hey! Well... I Guess This Is Fine."
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#33 So My Cat Does This Weird Thing In The Morning Sometimes
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#34 Ceiling Cat, Watches The Wicked, Observer Of Galaxies
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#35 He Thinks He’s Being Sneaky
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#36 I Put A Heating Pad On My Face To Treat A Migraine
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#37 “Well…at Least It’s Just Pillows.”
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#38 I Am... Pocket Monster
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#39 Act Like A Baby, Get Treated Like A Baby
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#40 Cat In Hair
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#41 What Are You Doing There?
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#42 "You Will Pay For This!"
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#43 Seriously? Fine. I'll Sleep In The Cup
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#44 Put Your Thinking Cat On
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#45 A Little Help ?
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#46 Took My Pants Off To Weigh Myself & Looked Over To Find This
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#47 A Glass Of Milk
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#48 I Am... Kiwi Fruit
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#49 Sadie Has Resigned To Her Fate
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#50 This Is My Life Meow
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#51 "Look At Me. I'm The Sphinx Moew"
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#52 Guess We’ll Have To Continue The Game Tomorrow
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#53 This Is Not My Picture, But If The Phrase "The Audacity " Had A Face, I Think It Would Be This
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#54 Speechless
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#55 Poor Guy Had Surgery. Now Accepting The Consequences. Toast Of Shame
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#56 Undecover Agent
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#57 Sunbeams... My Only Weakness
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#58 Decided To Weigh Our Cat, He Was Not Amused
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#59 He Likes To Be Carried Around In A Paper Bag In The House So I Thought I'd Try It Outside. He Didn't Try To Jump Out And Just Relaxed, Enjoying The Sights. I've Become That Eccentric Neighbor Who Walks The Streets Clutching Her Cat In A Paper Bag
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#60 All Kitchen Visits Are Now Monitored And Require A Toll
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#61 “Can I Join You For Online School” ?
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#62 He Just Needs To Rest A Bit
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#63 Mmmmmm Pillow
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#64 I Am Becoming The One With My Pillow
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#65 I Am A Defender Of The Realm Meow
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#66 Heard Her Crying In The Kitchen And This Is The Sorry Sight I Walk In On
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#67 C U D D L E
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#68 Avocato
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#69 Straight Outta Tom & Jerry
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#70 My Friend’s Cat Tupac Is On A Diet
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#71 Heard Him Struggling And Turned Around To See Him Like This. He's Not The Brightest Little Bulb And Often Gets Himself Into Sticky Situations
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#72 Her Life Meow That She Has A Baby Brother
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#73 I Forced My Grumpy Little Old Lady To Do A Photoshoot With Me. She Was Not Pleased
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#74 I've Been Imprisoned For Life
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#75 The Poor Bottom Cat
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#76 "Finally Some Peace And Quiet"
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#77 I Think He Thinks I Can't See Him
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#78 I Guess I Am A Painting Meow
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#79 Caught A Purfect Moment Of Mr. Wilson’s Sheer Determination
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#80 This Is Whiskey. Earlier This Week, Someone Tried To Rob Us At Home And This Guy Sprung Into Action. Woke Me Up, Ran To The Window And Watched The Front Door As My Wife And I Called 911 And Watched The Windows. He’s Our Little Guard Kitty
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#81 I Miss Being An Only Child
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#82 Halp
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#83 I Guess I Am Art Meow
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