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.
Weekend Open Thread
Kittens
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
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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.
Links: Taking a Licking
You’re not fully clean until you’re MOM CLEAN.
Wildlife Photos Prove The Best Moments Are Never Planned
Bored Panda, via Andrew Y.
And finally: Cable Management
Dana D. brings us this rare moment of a cat being useful.