“The Council Requires Snackies”: 50 Hilarious Pics Of Cats Grouping Together

We took a trip to the Council of Catssubredditand gathered some of their most adorable pics below. From piles of kittens cuddling to hungry felines demanding food from their owners, this precious list is full of cats convening. Keep reading to also find conversations with the subreddit’s creator,DryMouthKitty, and Laura Watson, Cat Welfare Assistant atInternational Cat Careand Registered Veterinary Nurse. Oh, and the council has spoken: they request that you upvote the photos that make you say “awww” immediately!

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The Council Enters

The Council Requires Snackies

We’re In A Meeting. Stop Spying On Us

It’s no secret that the internet lovescats. Whether they’re wreaking havoc on the plants in their homes, cuddling in bed with their owners, overreacting to the tiniest noises or screaming that they’re ready to eat, we just can’t get enough of these precious creatures. And theCouncil Of Catssubreddit is the perfect place to visit if you’d like to see felines plotting world domination.To learn more about this fabulous community, we got in touch with the creator of the subreddit,DryMouthKitty, who was kind enough to have a chat withBored Panda. “I createdr/CouncilOfCatsbecause I wanted to make my own cat-centric commewnity on Reddit. There are many different subreddits that focus on specific kinds of cats, or specific things cats are doing, but there wasn’t really anything for groups of cats,” they explained.

To learn more about this fabulous community, we got in touch with the creator of the subreddit,DryMouthKitty, who was kind enough to have a chat withBored Panda. “I createdr/CouncilOfCatsbecause I wanted to make my own cat-centric commewnity on Reddit. There are many different subreddits that focus on specific kinds of cats, or specific things cats are doing, but there wasn’t really anything for groups of cats,” they explained.

Council Of Sleepy Head

The Council Has Decided That You Need Supervision

Yes?????

We also wanted to know how exactly DryMouthKitty defines a council of cats. “Any group of cats (more than one),” they shared. “As a big fan ofPinky and The Brain, it was humorous to imagine that anytime two or more cats are together, they are secretly plotting to take over the world. So that is the type of discussion we encourage, and our Council Meowmbers picked up on that, and it just took off from there!”

Planning Future World Domination

Council Is Convened. With Special Guest

What Is Happening There

We were also curious about what it’s like to run thiscommunity. “As far as moderation goes, everyone is mostly just having fun, so we don’t have to remove too many things that are rude or off-topic,” DryMouthKitty says. “The biggest issue is SPAM, content usually from bot account that is stolen and shared to farm karma. We have an OC (Original Content) only rule that is used mostly to discourage that, and automated filters do the rest.“And finally, the creator revealed which posts they consider to be the best in the group. “Our favorite posts are ones likethis- where the cats seem like the photographer is intruding on their meeting, and the post title highlights that in afunnyway.”

And finally, the creator revealed which posts they consider to be the best in the group. “Our favorite posts are ones likethis- where the cats seem like the photographer is intruding on their meeting, and the post title highlights that in afunnyway.”

The Newest Council Members

Our Crew! The Band’s First Album Cover

The Council Has Claimed My Bed As Their Own

We were also lucky enough to get in touch with Laura Watson, Cat Welfare Assistant atInternational Cat Careand Registered Veterinary Nurse, for this piece. Laura was happy to share her expertise and break down how cats typically feel about socializing with one another.“Domesticated, or pet cats, originate from their wildcat ancestors, who were solitary predators and did not live in socially structured groups. They would hunt and live alone and rely solely on themselves for survival,” Laura noted.“However, cats are a remarkably adaptable species, and whilst retaining their roots as a solitary hunter, they have shown the capability to adapt to group living through the development of social structures – some might say they are socially flexible,” she shared. “You can find out more about the social structure of catshereif you would like to read about it in more depth.”

“Domesticated, or pet cats, originate from their wildcat ancestors, who were solitary predators and did not live in socially structured groups. They would hunt and live alone and rely solely on themselves for survival,” Laura noted.

“However, cats are a remarkably adaptable species, and whilst retaining their roots as a solitary hunter, they have shown the capability to adapt to group living through the development of social structures – some might say they are socially flexible,” she shared. “You can find out more about the social structure of catshereif you would like to read about it in more depth.”

Doesn’t It Freak You Out When They Do This?

On The Hunt

Council Of Da Girlz💅🏽

“As solitary hunters, it is also important for cats to establish a territory where they can hunt/findfoodand avoid conflict withothercats, as conflict could result in injuries that could be detrimental to their survival as a solitary survivalist,” the cat expert says. “A cat’s territory also consists of a core area where they feel safe enough to sleep, eat, play, and potentially enjoy social interactions with people or otheranimals.”

It’s A Bird, It’s A Plane…. It’s A Lizard!

The Council Is On Good Terms Today

Morning Meeting

So what if you have decided to introduce a new cat into your household?“It is always going to be potentially difficult to introduce a new cat to a resident cat,” Laura says. “It is important to recognize that even when the introduction process is conducted as carefully as possible, there is no guarantee that the cats will happily accept one another. Some cats simply do not want to live withothercats, and it is important to recognize and act on this to ensure the cats in your care have the best welfare possible, both in terms of thinking about their physical health and their mental wellbeing. We encourage people to read our ‘Thinking of getting a cat’ article.”

So what if you have decided to introduce a new cat into your household?

“It is always going to be potentially difficult to introduce a new cat to a resident cat,” Laura says. “It is important to recognize that even when the introduction process is conducted as carefully as possible, there is no guarantee that the cats will happily accept one another. Some cats simply do not want to live withothercats, and it is important to recognize and act on this to ensure the cats in your care have the best welfare possible, both in terms of thinking about their physical health and their mental wellbeing. We encourage people to read our ‘Thinking of getting a cat’ article.”

They Are Judging Me. The Verdict Is In!

Morning Council Meeting. Today’s Topic: Where Did All These Leaves Come From?

The Council Are Holding A Secret Meeting In The Bathroom

“When introducing a new cat to the home, carefully planned introductions must be made to form positiverelationshipsbetween resident cats and new cats,” the cat expert shared. “A resident cat may feel the need to defend their home from a new cat and to protect their resources (food/water/litter facilities/toys etc.). Our ‘Introducing another adult cat or kitten to your cat’ webpage has more information.”

The Council Is Watching

The Council Mandates A Private Meeting. No Humans Allowed!

The Council Is Not Amused By My Pre-Dinner Magic Tricks

“A successful introduction process can depend on the resident cat’s personality, the new cat’s personality, the introduction process and the resource availability in the home. For the best chances of success, is important to ensure the home is prepared for group living, and that each cat has their own resources,” the expert told Bored Panda. “Most cats prefer not to share because they are solitary survivalists, and the choice should be given to allow them to eat, drink, toilet, play or sleep alone. Our ‘Multi-cat households’ page has more information.”

Meeting Of The Junior And Senior Council

Clearly I Interrupted

The Council Judging Me While Getting Dressed

“It is also important to ensure each cat’sneeds have been met, and they are given an appropriate living environment where they can perform natural species-specific behaviors, such as predatory behaviors (hunting for food/playing), gaining access to high places, scratching, toileting facilities,” Laura shared.“Your cats may live with you for many years. Getting the introduction right and taking extra time if necessary to carry it out could make a huge difference to their perceptions of eachother,” she noted. “Not only do owners feel much better if their cats get on, but also the cats’ stress is reduced considerably.”

“Your cats may live with you for many years. Getting the introduction right and taking extra time if necessary to carry it out could make a huge difference to their perceptions of eachother,” she noted. “Not only do owners feel much better if their cats get on, but also the cats’ stress is reduced considerably.”

The Council Has Decided It’s Nap Time

To Ascend The Stairs Of The Night, You Must Defeat Them. How Do You Proceed?

Are these cats inspiring you to start a council of your own, pandas? We hope you’re enjoying these adorable pics, and please keep upvoting the ones you find most precious. Then, if you’re interested in checking out even more wonderful photos of cats from Bored Panda, we’ve got the perfect list for youright here!

It Appears I Interrupted An Important Meeting