Ah, Caturday — One of only seven days in a typical week when cats can shake off their burdens and just relax. And few cats do it better than Hamster, as seen in this photo from reader Tracy R.

Ah, Caturday — One of only seven days in a typical week when cats can shake off their burdens and just relax. And few cats do it better than Hamster, as seen in this photo from reader Tracy R.

It’s time for Maru’s annual bath, that rare moment when we get to see how much of Maru is actual cat and how much is floof.
It’s another scorching hot day, and after a sweltering visit to the backyard, Maru’s ready to pour himself into a box.
In fact, Maru’s melting so much he’s actually getting smaller.
Keep cool, Andrew Y.
Welcome to the open thread! Caturday is a great day to check in on friends, and here’s Storm making sure his friends get the attention they need, says Georgiana Y.:
Far be it from me to criticize your housekeeping, Mom, but my friends here could use a bit of dusting.

Maru puts on a magic bag and he and Hana stage their own version of The Princess and the Frog. How enchanting!
But enough play-acting, thinks Maru. If I’m going to be a frog, I’m going out in the rain to eat… grass? That’s what frogs eat, right? Yeah, let’s go with that.
via Andrew Y.