CUTETROPOLIS – Where the Cutest Animals Do the Funniest Things

Miri Predicts the Weather

June 27, 2026June 27, 2026Not That Mike The Other Mike3 Comments

This week we find Kitten Miri perched in her favorite tree, but a change in the weather sends her scurrying to the safety of the Miri Dome. Later, Hana performs the classic song “Empty Dinner Bowl Blues.”

A young cat with a white face sits inside a cat bed made from corrugated cardboard formed into a sphere. She looks concerned about something she sees outside.

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Weekend Open Thread

June 27, 2026June 27, 2026Not That Mike The Other Mike20 Comments

Happy Caturday! Today’s visitor, from reader Jendeyan, is ready to lend a hand — because he has extra hands to lend. His name’s Polar and he has three extra toes on the front paws and one extra on the back paws. You can see more of him here and here.

A small kitten with white fur lies on his back while a pair of human hands hold up the kitten's paws, which have three extra toes on each. — Unhand me!

Close up of the face of a white kitten resting his chin on a human hand. — And I’m cute, too.

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Actually Hot Dogs

June 26, 2026June 26, 2026Not That Mike The Other Mike5 Comments

The dachshund family is entertaining relatives, but the weather’s too hot to do anything but get on each other’s nerves. One guest gets a bit feisty, but he’s soon put in his place.

Close up of the face of a dachshund with chocolate brown fur, lying on a cushion

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Inaccurate Nature Facts!

June 26, 2026June 26, 2026Not That Mike The Other Mike7 Comments

In the wondrous world of nature’s design, few things are as amazing as the life cycle of the caterpillar. Seen here in its larval stage, the caterpillar will shed its egg casing and grow into full adulthood.

A kitten is encased from the neck down inside a small sock, creating the appearance of an insect larvae. — Does anyone have scissors? (Imgur)

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