Cold enough for ya? Today’s cat got tired of waiting for spring and decided to take matters into her own paws.
Rena, the Retriever, by Bennilover
Bonus Cosmic Cat!
Thérèse B. found this celestial being.
Weekend Open Thread
Cats
Buddy Takes a Licking
A smitten kitten gives Buddy a lickin’ before settlin’ in and cuddlin’.
Links: Followed Shortly by Cow Uprising
As foretold in “The Far Side” (see comments)
Cow astonishes scientists with rare use of tools
BBC, via Elizabeth G.
N-n-nice k-k-kitty…
‘Kitten’ brought into German animal shelter turns out to be a wildcat
UPI, via Karen P.
I’m having a lot of stress right now, actually.
The Most Ridiculously Dog Photos To Help You De-Stress
Bored Panda, via NTMTOM
And finally: The Devilish Pork Rinds Trap Claims Another Victim
Speaking of stressful dogs, Elizabeth G. shares this tense moment.
The fact he’s still crunching on those pork rinds while she’s having a meltdown. 😭 pic.twitter.com/h4UXn9WaMs
— 𝐿𝒶𝒹𝓎 𝒱 🥀 (@V_Lady2024) January 15, 2026
Links: Lost and Found
Reunited and it feels so good!
Dog Missing for Over 10 Years Reunited with Owner in Florida
People, via NTMTOM
Found a home just in time.
Family Noticed a Cat Looking for Help, She Brought Kittens
Love Meow, via Andrew Y.
And finally: I Am Jaguar, Hear Me… Meow?
Elizabeth G. shares rare evidence of jaguars meowing.