The trees glow green from the light of a summer day, and Maru, Hana and Kitten Miri step out to soak in the splendor.
Later it begins to rain, but that won’t stop Maru from grazing his favorite greens.
via Andrew Y.
Maru Goes Green
Cats
Weekend Open Thread
Happy Fifth of July Caturday! Now that the bombs have stopped bursting in midair, let’s go “ooh” and “ahh” at a different kind of explosion: the “fabulous fluff tail” of Griffey, from reader Candi G.
Links: Hot Dam!
They pretty much saved a whole dam town.
Beavers brought to desert to save dying river. Here are the results
Upworthy, via Elizabeth G.
Is my chair now!
Couple Begins Camping Trip With a New Furry Family Member
Cole & Marmalade, via NTMTOM
And finally: A Friend In Low Places
Andrew Y. shares an example of the value of having a short friend.
Everyone needs a short friend
— theworldofdog (@theworldofdog) June 22, 2025
(viralhog) pic.twitter.com/2qvGpbMi0o
Links: Purrnado
Me, a tornado? I’m EEEN-o-cent!
Timid Kitten from Shelter Turns Out a Little ‘Tornado’ at Heart
Love Meow, via Andrew Y.
Um, there are no actual hawks, right?
Riverhawks introduce Hamzilla Hamerson, new Clubhouse Manager
Instagram, via Andrew Y.
And finally: Spiky and Squeaky
Murray C. and Ricky & Bibi’s Mom simul-mitted this porcupette with opinions.