11. When his wife said no, this grandpa went behind her back to care for some kittens without a mom. (SPOILER: She got over it. ?)
12. Like any good BFFs, this baby and cat have learned to share their toys.
13. When IKEA found out that cats in a Toronto shelter were sleeping on the floor, they stepped in with cash and tiny, doll-sized beds.
14. This touching note attached to a cat’s collar revealed his secret life as a kitty saint.
15. A YouTuber recast a bunch of iconic movie meow-ments with cats and they’re pretty great.
16. Be still my heart: After discovering that Champas had been in an Australian shelter for 436 days, the internet rallied to find him a new forever home. ❤️
17. The future is now: When this cat lost his hind legs in a car accident, a veterinarian surgeon replaced them with “bionic paws.”
18. Cats crashed the party at the 2017 Westminster Dog Show, and people had FEELINGS about it.
19. This cat and window washer struck up an unlikely friendship and the pictures will make you smile.
20. Maro, the cat chef cosplaying his way through the world’s assorted cuisines.
21. And finally, these sibling cats who were reunited after their owners connected over a dating app. Ain’t digital love grand?
What has been your favorite kitty story from 2017 so far? Share with friends!
(h/t: Cuteness )