I consider mycatto be a little genius (sometimes anevilgenius), but he hasn’t yet mastered the art of using the internet. I run his Instagram account for him, and I always have to correct the spelling and grammar in messages he types while walking across my keyboard.But if he could use the internet just like the rest of us, I think he would be a huge fan ofmemes. And until I can start sending him some, I’ll be compiling a list from the “Memes I Wish I Could Tag My Cat In” Facebook group. We’ve taken a trip to this online community and gathered some of their most adorable and hilarious posts below, pandas. So be sure to upvote the pics that your furry friends would appreciate, and keep reading to find conversations with Daniel Warren-Cummings, Central Behavior Officer atCats Protection, and certified cat behavior consultants and co-founders ofCat Behavior Alliance, Rita Reimers and Linda Hall!This post may includeaffiliate links.
I consider mycatto be a little genius (sometimes anevilgenius), but he hasn’t yet mastered the art of using the internet. I run his Instagram account for him, and I always have to correct the spelling and grammar in messages he types while walking across my keyboard.
But if he could use the internet just like the rest of us, I think he would be a huge fan ofmemes. And until I can start sending him some, I’ll be compiling a list from the “Memes I Wish I Could Tag My Cat In” Facebook group. We’ve taken a trip to this online community and gathered some of their most adorable and hilarious posts below, pandas. So be sure to upvote the pics that your furry friends would appreciate, and keep reading to find conversations with Daniel Warren-Cummings, Central Behavior Officer atCats Protection, and certified cat behavior consultants and co-founders ofCat Behavior Alliance, Rita Reimers and Linda Hall!
This post may includeaffiliate links.
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If you’re a cat owner, you know all too well how hilarious your kitty’s behavior can be. Cats can be graceful acrobats one moment and clumsy sleepyheads the next. They can be adorable cuddle bugs during the night and dangerous predators while watching birds through the window. And although they’ll never know about the group, theMemes I Wish I Could Tag My Cat Incommunity is all about celebrating these special little creatures.This Facebook group, which has amassed an impressive 1.5 million members, has a simple mission: “Post memes you wish you could tag your cat in.” And clearly, there are plenty of funny pics out there that people want to share with their furry friends, as there have been 238 new posts in the group today! We’re also big fans of this community here atBored Panda, so it isn’t thefirst timewe’ve featured a selection of their best memes. So whether you’re a cat parent or not, we hope you get a kick out of these adorable photos!
If you’re a cat owner, you know all too well how hilarious your kitty’s behavior can be. Cats can be graceful acrobats one moment and clumsy sleepyheads the next. They can be adorable cuddle bugs during the night and dangerous predators while watching birds through the window. And although they’ll never know about the group, theMemes I Wish I Could Tag My Cat Incommunity is all about celebrating these special little creatures.
This Facebook group, which has amassed an impressive 1.5 million members, has a simple mission: “Post memes you wish you could tag your cat in.” And clearly, there are plenty of funny pics out there that people want to share with their furry friends, as there have been 238 new posts in the group today! We’re also big fans of this community here atBored Panda, so it isn’t thefirst timewe’ve featured a selection of their best memes. So whether you’re a cat parent or not, we hope you get a kick out of these adorable photos!
To learn more about what makes cats so special, we reached out to Daniel Warren-Cummings, Central Behavior Officer atCats Protection.
“Cats are special because they’re a conundrum,” he shared. “They’re independent but affectionate; they’re perceived as easier pets but still require work; they spend so much time sleeping but then burst into frenetic activity; they like to be fussed but not too much sometimes.”
Next we asked Daniel about some of the funniest behavior he’s ever observed incats.
“Cats are endlessly peculiar, and their odd behavior can keep owners entertained for hours. From surprise acrobatics to always knowing when someone has opened a laptop, there’s never a dull moment with cats, and you will often find yourself bursting out laughing,” the expert says.
“My cat has ‘hunted’ branches from a bush - who’s to say whether she knocked them off or they were already on the ground? She came running into the house with the small branch in her mouth like she had caught something exciting,” Daniel shared. “Needless to say, she was immediately bored of it as soon as it was dropped in the house.”
As far as whether or not cats have senses of humor and would enjoy internet memes, Daniel says, “It’s very unlikely, as a lot of memes and a lot of cat content on social media is actually not that kind to cats.““Often it can show them in states of fear or discomfort at worst, or heavily humanize them and show them as evil and conniving,” he explained. “If cats could understand memes and social media culture, they may well be sad or hurt at how they are portrayed a lot of the time. On a more practical note, not having opposable thumbs would make scrolling on a phone really difficult, so I don’t think they’d be into it even if they could understand it.”
As far as whether or not cats have senses of humor and would enjoy internet memes, Daniel says, “It’s very unlikely, as a lot of memes and a lot of cat content on social media is actually not that kind to cats.”
“Often it can show them in states of fear or discomfort at worst, or heavily humanize them and show them as evil and conniving,” he explained. “If cats could understand memes and social media culture, they may well be sad or hurt at how they are portrayed a lot of the time. On a more practical note, not having opposable thumbs would make scrolling on a phone really difficult, so I don’t think they’d be into it even if they could understand it.”
We also asked Daniel if he could share some advice for anyone looking to welcome a new feline into their family. “Taking care of any pet is a big responsibility,” he noted. “It’s important to think carefully about whether a cat will fit in with your lifestyle before you get one.““Here are some things to consider: They will need time to settle in. It will be a big and stressful change for them, and every cat will adjust at their own pace,” the expert says. “For confident cats, it could be a few hours, but for more nervous cats, it could take weeks. It’s normal for cats to hide away a lot when they first come home, so don’t expect them to be playful or cuddly right away. Leave them alone until they are ready to approach you in their own time, and make sure you give them somewhere to hide and get up high.”
We also asked Daniel if he could share some advice for anyone looking to welcome a new feline into their family. “Taking care of any pet is a big responsibility,” he noted. “It’s important to think carefully about whether a cat will fit in with your lifestyle before you get one.”
“Here are some things to consider: They will need time to settle in. It will be a big and stressful change for them, and every cat will adjust at their own pace,” the expert says. “For confident cats, it could be a few hours, but for more nervous cats, it could take weeks. It’s normal for cats to hide away a lot when they first come home, so don’t expect them to be playful or cuddly right away. Leave them alone until they are ready to approach you in their own time, and make sure you give them somewhere to hide and get up high.”
And be sure to have a scratching post for your kitties. “Scratching is a natural behavior for cats, so they’ll need something to get their claws into. Cats who go outdoors may find trees and fence posts to scratch but, if you want to protect your sofas, table legs, carpets and wallpaper, it’s a good idea to provide them with a scratching post indoors too,” Daniel added.
Daniel also noted that not all cats want to have a feline friend. “One thing that many people don’t realize about cats is that they don’t need (or particularly like) other cats. They usually prefer to have their own territory all to themselves so, if you think you might want more than one cat, it’s better to get siblings or an already bonded pair instead of introducing a second cat later on,” he explained.He also noted that all new cat owners should be prepared to fall hopelessly in love with their pet. “From the first head bump, purr or lap snuggle, you will be absolutely smitten with your new kitty,” Daniel shared. “You won’t know how you ever lived without them!”
Daniel also noted that not all cats want to have a feline friend. “One thing that many people don’t realize about cats is that they don’t need (or particularly like) other cats. They usually prefer to have their own territory all to themselves so, if you think you might want more than one cat, it’s better to get siblings or an already bonded pair instead of introducing a second cat later on,” he explained.
He also noted that all new cat owners should be prepared to fall hopelessly in love with their pet. “From the first head bump, purr or lap snuggle, you will be absolutely smitten with your new kitty,” Daniel shared. “You won’t know how you ever lived without them!”
Finally, Daniel added, “It’s great to see that the internet and the world is full of cat lovers and the community is growing more and more each day. However, what we need more are people who are advocating for good cat welfare, particularly online. People engaging should ensure they aren’t sharing content where the cat is distressed, scared or in conflict with other cats.”
We also got in touch with certified cat behavior consultants and co-founders ofCat Behavior Alliance, Rita Reimers and Linda Hall, to hear their thoughts on memes we can send our cats. First, we wanted to know about some of the funniest behavior they’ve observed in their own kitties.
As far as whether or not cats have a sense of humor, Rita says, “I think cats are very playful, and it’s in their nature to romp and play and tease other cats and people. I do think they know they are being funny.“The cat expert also revealed which memes she thinks kitties would enjoy. “Any meme where a dog looks silly and foolish would probably delight a cat,” Rita told Bored Panda.And if you couldn’t tell from this list already, Rita added, “Cats are very social creatures who crave to be where we are and join in the fun!”
As far as whether or not cats have a sense of humor, Rita says, “I think cats are very playful, and it’s in their nature to romp and play and tease other cats and people. I do think they know they are being funny.”
The cat expert also revealed which memes she thinks kitties would enjoy. “Any meme where a dog looks silly and foolish would probably delight a cat,” Rita told Bored Panda.
And if you couldn’t tell from this list already, Rita added, “Cats are very social creatures who crave to be where we are and join in the fun!”
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