Maru’s world was a fascinating place, and we were fortunate to share it. In this look back, Maru wrecks a house, has fun with a dolphin, solves a puzzle, and of course squeezes into boxes.
More Maru Memories
Cats
Weekend Open Thread
Happy New Year, Cutetropolitans! Our first cat for 2026 is Mutz (rhymes with “puts”) from reader N. Fritz, reminding us to look both ways before crossing into the new year:
I think Mutz is trying to tell us that he’s not quite ready for 2026, keeping his options open to return to the warm familiarity of 2025!
Links: “The Raven,” But Fabulous
You shall ignore me — nevermore!
Peacock Knocks On Window Every Single Morning
Cuddle Buddies / YouTube, via A9
Horsey holidays!
Meet the therapy horse whoβs the βmaneβ attraction in Quebec care homes
CBC, via NTMTOM
And finally: Here Comes Mr. Bulldozer!
Why give your cat treats by hand when you have trucks? (via Elizabeth G.)
Links: Bringing Down the House
Roof start to the new year.
Community Finds Foster Homes for 30 Dogs After Snowfall Takes Out Rescue’s Roof
People, via NTMTOM
For example, we’re all the same cat.
59 Times Cats Formed Suspicious Groups And Knew Something We Didnβt
Bored Panda, via NTMTOM
And finally: Life of the Party
Andrew Y. brings us one boisterous bird.
No alcoholic beverages was consumed, just good old fashioned funπ€£ pic.twitter.com/tfwLMz5ee7
— π§πΆπΊπ²πΉπ²ππ π πππΆπ° β¨π΅ (@Hoang_HQ) December 27, 2025