[heavensghost]

[catchymemes]

[lip-biterr]

that’s my shit right there

[tofu-tittiesss]

my cat and my collections from today’s nature walk! 🍂🥀

[babyanimalgifs]

Little trash panda’s first steps into fine arts. 

(via)

[catchymemes]

[yoursummerbummer98]

Pretty much

[taretae]

the ramen from ponyo~ 🦑

[taretae]

ur local & friendly spirited away soot ⛩🔮✨

[ampervadasz]

[drinkyourjuiceshelby]

Not where I expected this to go.

[aniseandspearmint]

OH

[spiderrrling]

I am a(n):

⚪ Male

⚪ Female

🔘 Writer

Looking for

⚪ Boyfriend

⚪ Girlfriend

🔘 An incredibly specific word that I can't remember

[what-even-is-thiss]

*wakes up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat*

WAIT IT’S CALLED A THROW PILLOW

[holorifle]

here is a super helpful website for this kinda thing!

the first result isn’t always the one you’re looking for but when you press enter it’ll give you a ton of words related to your query that’ll probably have what you’re wanting, or something better

here’s some examples:

[anchored-in-high-tide]

Reblog to save a writer’s sanity (the last bit that’s left)

[juldooz]

I use this all the time!

[deerinspotlight]

I feel like the reason certain dog-lovers insist cats are evil is because they read their body language as if they were dogs. So here’s a very basic guide to common “mean” things cats do that actually aren’t mean at all if you know what they’re thinking.

Rolling and exposing belly- attacks you when touched Does not mean: Give belly rubs! - haha I tricked you!  Actually means: I’m playful! If you reach for my belly I’ll grab your arm and bite it because I think we’re playfighting! 

Lazily exposing belly - still attacks when touched Does not mean: tricked you again! Actually means: I’m showing you my belly because I trust you. Please don’t break that trust by invading my personal space. I might accept a belly rub if I’m not ticklish and I know you well. Snapping at you while being pet Does not mean: I suddenly decided I dislike you! Actually means: You’re petting me in a way that gives me too much restless energy. Please focus on petting my head and shoulders instead of stroking the full length of my back next time.

Is in the same room but makes no attempt to interact Does not mean:  I’m ignoring you Actually means: We’re hanging out! I’m being respectful by giving you space while still enjoying your company. Slapping/scratching your hand when you try to pet them Does not mean: I hate you! Actually means: You’ve failed to establish that we’re not playing, or the way you’re approaching me scares me. Be calmer, speak more gently, make eye-contact and blink slowly at me before you try again.

[squeakykins]

I love this post omg, thank you so much. As a lifelong cat person, dogs perplex me because they’re so completely different behaviourally.

[blome3kissesbitch]

I love dogs too but, I’ve been trying to tell people, you canNOT treat cats like you treat dogs. They arent the same animals and have very different personalities

[blome3kissesbitch]

P.s.: people often pet cats way too hard. Dogs like a firm pet or a pat on the belly, cats dont have the same bone structure and are more flexible than dogs so what you’re doing probably hurts them

[naamahdarling]

Sitting and staring Does not mean: I am challenging you/plotting your demise/just generally evil and creepy. Actually means: I am a desert-adapted species, so my natural tears are very thick and keep my eyes moist for a nice long time. I do find people interesting and enjoy watching them.  I just don’t need to blink very often!

Staring and blinking slowly Does not mean: I’m smug and think I am smarter than you. Actually means: I like you! But I don’t need to get up in your face to show it.  I can just sit over here and blow kisses at you to show you I am glad you are around!

It’s very frustrating for me when people expect cats to act like dogs, or act like they’re deceitful.  They aren’t!  They just AREN’T DOGS.

[radfemblack]

Pour les chats 🐈💞

[meii-deactivated20220422]

Get ready for “more reasons why I fucking love cats”

Yes, the legends are true. Cats headbutt you to show their trust and affection. They also do it to show “hey look I see you as family.” Lions do it with members of their pride to say the same. It’s not just because they want food.

Cats nibbling is indeed literally cats grooming you. It’s what mom cats do to their kittens. If a cat is gently biting and/or licking you, they’re now your mom.

Meowing can simply be for the mere fact they want to say hello, want to play or be pet. Again, not just for food.

They barely meow at other cats (except for kittens, they meow at mom cat), mostly just humans. There are exceptions but overall, meowing is almost always for us.

Cats squinting/slow blinking is indeed basically the equivalent of us smiling and/or kissing.

Cats, like humans, prefer to get things without having to work for it- which isn’t very common within other animals.

Cat massages or making biscuits is because they happy! Kneading is another way of saying “hey I like this moment here I enjoy you and my life.”

Cats recognize us by smell, sound, taste, and touch. They recognize us after years as their long term memory is extremely good. This is why abused or neglected cats are so easily scared or hard to connect with. If your scent changes over the years or just in the day, your voice will them it’s really you. Also, they will only remember you if you had impact on their life. If you just existed in the same house, they obviously won’t care.

And yes, they know our patterns in the day. You notice it when it’s beneficial to them (feeding time!). They will often wait for you to come home as well.

To remember: cats think we are interesting as hell. They watch us do everything because we’re fascinating!!!

They also want you to be around when eating because they feel vulnerable. They focus on eating so they hope you protect them. They do the same for you, all the time.

[sapphire-rosa]

CATS 😍😍😍😍

[jumpingjacktrash]

when a cat turns their back on you, they’re not snubbing you. they’re trusting you to watch their back.

notice how when you’re unfamiliar but nonthreatening, they might loaf facing you and sorta halfway watch you. you’re not fully trusted, but you’re ok by them.

when you’re familiar and liked, they’ll often sit near you facing the same way. imitation of poses is a weird little way cats show solidarity. they do it to each other too. check out these bff’s:

they are doing this on purpose. it’s a buddy thing. so if you’re watching tv and a cat sits next to you and pretends to watch tv too, they are basically calling you bro and declaring friendship.

and if they really love and trust you, they’ll turn their back on you and go to sleep. they’ll sleep facing a wall in your presence, or lounge where they can’t see the room. this isn’t a snub, folks, this is true kitty love. they’re saying, “i feel safe when you’re around. i know nothing’s going to sneak up on me, because you’re here. i feel so safe i can stick my head under a pillow and snore with my butt pointed at you.”

farts aren’t an expression of love, though, as far as i know. they’re just farts.

[askcatvirgil]

Seriously bless this post. Yes to EVERYTHING here. Cats aren’t dogs and it breaks my heart when I have people come to me thinking their cat hates them, or is being spiteful, and then they describe behavior that basically screams “I love you and I am desperately trying to tell you so.” 

Please please, learn your cat’s love language. They are amazing, intelligent, complex creatures with a rich social life and they want you to be a part of it!!!

[randomslasher]

ALSO: Cats do NOT do things out of spite! Cats do not feel spite. They are cats. Anthropomorphizing your cat to the point that you attribute human intent to animal behavior is dangerous for your cat (really for any pet but it seems to happen to cats more than dogs). 

A cat not using the litter box isn’t trying to upset you. There are a NUMBER of behavioral issues that might result in failure to use the box, ranging from medical issues, to territorial insecurities, to just plain you not cleaning the box often enough and your cat prefers not to step in its own excrement. Find and fix the problem and they’ll start using the box again,I promise. It’s an instinct for them, not something you have to train. 

A cat vomiting isn’t doing so to piss you off. I’ve literally seen examples of people who think this, but vomiting in cats is just as unnatural as vomiting in humans. It means something’s wrong. Maybe the food is upsetting their tummy; maybe they’re eating too fast. Maybe their food dish is gross (they need to be cleaned regularly too, especially if they’re plastic!). Or maybe there’s something else going on and the cat needs to visit a vet. Please don’t ignore cat vomiting as “just something cats do.” 

A cat hissing at you is terrified, not mad. It’s not angry, it’s scared. Scared cats try to appear as threatening as possible, but given a chance, a cat will always chose to retreat rather than attack you. Back off and give them that chance or things might end up badly for you both. (And a cat that continues to attack unprovoked may have something going on in their brain that needs to be addressed by a vet as well!).

Cats scratch to mark territory and to sharpen/shed their claws, not to piss you off. Cat scratching is very natural behavior. If your cat is scratching something you don’t want it to scratch, like a piece of furniture, there are ways you can encourage them to turn their attention to something more appropriate. Put a scratching post next to the spot. Find a way to make the spot less desirable (we put tape on the corner of our couch because our cats dislike the feel of the tape under their claws). Make the scratching post more enticing by sprinkling catnip on it (if your cats like catnip–verify that first, not all cats do). And if the behavior is still a problem, you can curb it by trimming your cat’s claws regularly, or applying Nail Caps to their claws (easy, durable, and harmless, plus you can get them in all sorts of fun colors. Mix and match, or paint your nails to match your kitty’s claws and be manicure buddies!). 

Please do not declaw your cat!!! Cats scratch. That’s a fact. If you cannot handle that fact you should not have a cat. Declawing is the literal amputation of the last joint of their toes. It hurts. It’s traumatic. It takes a long time to heal (longer than most people realize, because cats are really REALLY good at hiding their pain). They don’t understand why it happened. It changes the way they walk, their posture, and can lead to the development of arthritis. It leaves them defenseless, unable to climb to escape or defend themselves easily if they encounter another animal. It is literally being ruled as inhumane in more and more places–because it is. 

If you have to change something fundamental about your cat to make it a palatable pet for you, then it’s not a good match. Find a different animal. Please. 

[myloversuggestions]

I wonder what I look like in your eyes

[wormdrool-deactivated20180314]

[thingsfromthedirt]

A radiator in a Victorian house with bread warmer built in

[mamoru]

now THIS is galaxy brain

[ashendemon]

[studylustre]

staying sane in the london heat by drinking copious amounts of dalgona bubble tea and iced matcha. yes my bank account hates me. no i don’t want to talk about it.

ig: @studylustre

[uncommongreenery-blog]

Blooming lotus and water lily!