Welcome to the Caturday chat room. As always, the cats take the best spot. Sender-inner Sowmya D. explains her cats like to blend in:

Nikolai Devinovich and Ekaterina Velikaya are on the carpet — maybe they are the carpet…

Today’s open thread comes to you from the Platinum Elite Select Frequent Flyer Lounge at Cutetropolis International Airport. We’re holding for a passenger who’s having trouble with his luggage, says reader AB:

My husband is gearing up for a business trip. I get the impression Methredhel doesn’t want him to go.

Happy Caturday! Joining us on the catio is this precious poser. Come say hello!

Plant inspector, by mendhak, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0

For today’s open thread, please welcome this stunningly handsome cat who would like some treats.

Berlin, Apr-2026, by maltman23, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0