It’s what they were bread for.
Pictures Of Cats Embracing Their Loaf Identity
Bored Panda, via NTMTOM
And finally: Cat Pong
Elizabeth G. found a cat with skills.
Links: New “Scream” Sequel Just Dropped
Cats
Links: Holy Hole!
Brother Maynard just got tired of opening the door every ten minutes.
Exeter Cathedral door hole could be world’s oldest cat flap
BBC, via Karen F.
The signs are subtle, but he seems to be coming around.
50 Dads Who Said “No Pets” And Ended Up Becoming Total Softies
Bored Panda, via Andrew Y.
Then she met the dog of her dreams.
As a Girl, She Dreamt of Competing in Dog Sports
People, via NTMTOM
So arrest me. I dare you.
Online Group Celebrates Kittens That Are ‘Illegally Smol’
Bored Panda, via NTMTOM
Cloudy, with a chance of clearing later.
Seemingly Gray Kittens Later Reveal Their Beautiful Fur
Love Meow, via Andrew Y.
And finally: RIP Maru
Maru, the famous boxaholic cat, passed away over the weekend. His death was announced by his human on her blog Saturday. Thanks to Andrew Y. for sharing the post and for all the Maru videos over the years. Here’s Maru’s oldest video on YouTube, from 2008.
Maru, Swinging in the Rain
Maru and Hana play their favorite games indoors while Kitten Miri takes to the trees. Later, Maru enjoys a gentle rain from his swing.
via Andrew Y.
Weekend Open Thread
Today’s open thread begins with some sad news: reader Muppet2171 writes that her beloved Penny has passed away at 15. With her friend Teller, she graced these pages many times:
