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See What Happens When Sports Balls are Replaced By Cats

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:42:51 +0000

Is the consistent lack of cats in athletics holding you back from being a sports fan? The folks behind a new Tumblr have now solved what we believe to be a fairly widespread issue with folks who would otherwise be all about their local team. The site is called Sports Ball Replaced With Cats. Simple. [...]

News Anchor Can't Get Through Fat Cat Story Without Cracking Up

Kyle Dowling — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:25:59 +0000

It looks as if that obesity epidemic that America finds itself in has spread to the feline population. Perhaps our FLOTUS can tackle that next, but until she does, we’ll settle for this news anchor’s giggling coverage. Occasionally, journalists are expected to cover stories called “fluff pieces,” such as this one about a cat attempting [...]

Internet Unsurprisingly Chooses Cat For Newest Monopoly Piece

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:47:08 +0000

The public has spoken and Monopoly will cast away the boring old iron token, a symbol of domestic housework from a simpler time (it's not even an electric iron), which has been included in the board game for almost 80 years.

In its place will be a cat. Hey, are you really that surprised? The internet loves cats.

Miranda Lambert and Pedigree Pet Foods Team Up to Help Pets Across America

Rudy Fernandez — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 05:53:15 +0000

It's no secret that the 'Female Country Vocalist' of the year and Blake Shelton's better half Miss Miranda Lambert has six, count them, six dogs she's rescued from various animal shelters (not mentioning the cats she's rescued too). Now the country music hottie is putting all her support and resources behind an effort called the 'Pedigree Feeding Program.' It is as it sounds, only with a little twist. Miranda and Pedigree Pet Foods want you to go to their Facebook page and nominate your local community animal shelter that could win a years supply of pet food for your shelter, should your community win.

Watch This Cat Go Crazy for Snow

Kyle Dowling — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 20:20:11 +0000

Usually by mid-January we’re all sick of snow, but it’s magically fun again after seeing it through the eyes of a critter who’s never set foot in snow before. This video features Fletcher — a feline from the UK — being confused and befuddled not only by the snow on the ground, but also by the falling flakes, [...]

Famous Internet Cats Team Up for Charity

Amanda Ferris — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:51:48 +0000

Let's just admit the internet exists for cats. Not scientific research. Cats. Fortunately for us, 13 of the internet's most famous cats are teaming up ... to raise money for charity. We know -- we were a little concerned it might be a "kill all the humans"-style takeover of Earth too. We're getting off easy this time -- all they want us to do is buy a deck of cards!

'Henri the Existential Cat' Wins Best Cat Video of the Year — TheFW Awards 2012

Emerald Catron — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:10:17 +0000

All good things must come to an end, and so it is with the 2012 TheFW Awards. Reigning supreme in Best Cat Video, the most important category (according to some) is Henri the Existential Cat. Once you watch the video it’s pretty obvious why. Henri gave Grumpy Cat something to really be grumpy about — [...]

10 Awesome Karate Cats

Cameron Simcik — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:09:10 +0000

Cats are obviously cute, but kitties can also be feisty little buggers. Truthfully, we can't really blame them given the fact that they're forced to dress up in chic couture and submit themselves to our crazy holiday antics. Come on, it's all in good fun! But now those felines are ready to fight back with-- wait for it-- karate.

Brave Cat Saves Baby From Python

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:00:52 +0000

Not long ago, Tess Guthrie’s cat was hissing so loud that the sound woke her from her slumber. And when the 22-year old Australian mom did open her eyes she saw a six foot python had wrapped itself around the arm of her six-month-old daughter, who was sleeping right next to her. “I thought I [...]

10-Year Old Sends Letter and Allowance to Cat Rescue Every Year

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 20:17:10 +0000

Back in 2009, when Evan was seven, his family adopted a cat named Macha from City Kitties, an animal rescue in Philadelphia. The boy immediately took to the feline, and to show City Kitties his appreciation for his new pet, he wrote them a nice handwritten thank you note which included a $46.75 donation that he had saved up from his allowance.

Prison Guards Catch Cat Armed With Escape Tools

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 22:09:38 +0000

A cat in Brazil is in custody after being caught trying to smuggle all sorts of contraband into the Luiz de Oliveira Souza prison. The small black and white cat was nabbed by prison guards with two saws, two drills for concrete, a headset, a memory card, a cell phone, three batteries and a mobile [...]

Angry Bobcat Released From Trap

Tom Blunt — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 17:30:16 +0000

If you want to see the epigram “No good deed goes unpunished” in action, watch how this bobcat reacts to the friendly guys trying to free it from a steel-jawed trap. It’s astounding to get a closeup look at the bobcat’s ferocity and lightning-fast reflexes. Even more fascinating though are its instincts once they manage [...]

12 Animals Giving You a High Five

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:14:23 +0000

TGIF everyone! Even though this work week was shortened due to New Year’s preparations and celebrations, we always enjoy welcoming the weekend. Always. While there might be a tiny bit more time until you’re actually home free for an entire two days, we have the perfect solution to get you through those last few hours– [...]

10 Cats Stuck in Things

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:32:04 +0000

Cats are funny little creatures. Some like dressing up in reindeer antlers while others bask in the grumpy glory of fame. It doesn't matter what kind of feline we come across-- we're always big fans of the furballs. However, there is one type of kitty that tops our list of favorites: the kind that gets stuck in things.

Here's Your New Year's Resolutions Illustrated By Cats

Emerald Catron — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:05:27 +0000

If on day two of 2013 it’s already beginning to feel like it’s been an eternity since you’ve had a drink or a cheeseburger, watch this video. It’s cats illustrating the ten most common New Year’s Resolutions. So the next time you nearly light a cigarette you can think “Come on, man, a CAT can [...]

12 Cats Starting New Year's Eve Partying Early

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 20:05:39 +0000

The hourly countdown to 2013 has officially begun, which means New Year's Eve preparations are in full swing. We're practicing our photobombing techniques, cranking up the tunes and bejeweling jean shorts, among other things. December 31st is the party of all parties, after all!

The Year's Best 'Grumpy Cat' Fan Art

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 15:35:40 +0000

As 2012 comes to an end and we're reminiscing about the year's greatest internet celebs, there's a certain hilarious feline that tops our list-- the one and only 'Grumpy Cat.' Tarder Sauce, as the sad kitty is also known, first debuted on Reddit, and the feline has since become a furry superstar, scoring interviews left and right and inspiring tons of funny memes.

Meet The Politest Cat On The Internet

Dan Seitz — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 18:00:15 +0000

Cats have a reputation for being rude and mean, and in some cases it’s not entirely undeserved. In other cases, though, there are cats who demonstrate just the opposite. Like this one, who politely taps a human on the arm, and keeps it up until he gets some scratches. Manners really will get you everywhere. [...]

Lil Bub and Andrew WK Join Forces for Awesome Holiday Message

Emerald Catron — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:30:04 +0000

Merry Christmas/Hanukkah! Between this video and DMX singing 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,' we're pretty much full-up on holiday cheer. It's legendary party animal Andrew WK and internet cat celebrity Lil Bub, together at last! WHAT?!

Girl Puts Cat on Treadmill, Doesn't End in Tragedy

Emerald Catron — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 21:23:37 +0000

You might want to watch a video of a cat on a treadmill for the moment when it goes flying off and hits a door hard enough to make a sound but not hard enough to injure the cat. This is not that video. This is a video of a cat that does a pretty [...]