45 Wholesome Cat Photos That Made Us Feel Warm Inside

If there’s one way to describe cats, it’s that they’re full of personality and heart. This little kitten took that statement to heart! All puns aside, we can see how cute this baby is from this overview shot.

Not to mention, look at those ears! All cat ears are cute but it’s not every day that they’d be absolutely perfect for your next Valentine’s Day card as well. We bet she got a lot of cuddles after this photo was taken!

Sometimes, rescuing a cat is the greatest thing you can do for both you and them. They get a loving home and you gain an irreplaceable companion.

This side-by-side shows the transformation of a family’s rescue cat. Named Kyra after her rescue, her parents were quick to share a picture when they found her. So, it makes sense that the internet wanted an update after Kyra had been home for a while. From the looks of it, she’s doing very well!

It continues to shock many that you don’t even have to always run to the local shelter to pick out a friend to take home.

On the contrary, they sometimes seem to show up and you happen to find each other at just the right time. That’s how this cat found his new owner. Owen here looks like he was having a hard time in this “before” picture but he’s really thriving now!

Everyone has things they love and hate about their job. Maybe you’re a fan of the discounts that you get or you like some other aspect of your job.

This person obviously has a clear perk as a veterinarian. For all their hard work helping with pets all day, they have some time to play with the animals they treat as well. This guy couldn’t look happier with this litter of identical kittens!

There are some things that will make just about anybody’s heart melt. If one cat won’t do it, then two definitely will! This picture actually has a really endearing story behind it, too.

When this person found a cat out in the rain, they couldn’t just leave him outside. However, it’s always a little nerve-wracking to introduce new animals to each other. It seems like this time, though, these cats were absolutely in taken with each other.

There are some pictures that would melt even the hardest of hearts. This photo definitely counts as one of them. The first thing we notice about this little guy is his big blue eyes.

Once those draw you in, you realize how small of a cat you’re really looking at! This little guy is still pretty young and he fits right in the palms of his owners’ hands. It’s hard to look away from how precious he is.

Not many people look forward to getting up early in the morning. After all, who wants to leave the warmth of their blankets to get ready for work?

This little guy gave his owner a reason to get up a little early. Ready for cuddles, this cat jumps up as soon as she hears the alarm that wakes her human up each morning. What’s even cuter than that, though, is the fact that this owner wakes up a half hour early to make sure his furball gets enough cuddles in before he needs to get up for the day.

Most of us do our best to make sure our feline friends live as long as possible. There’s nothing quite as sad as having to say goodbye to a long-time friend.

That’s why it’s so nice to see senior kitties who are happy and active! This guy’s name is Tiger and he’s not just a senior cat — he’s a record holder in the state of Illinois. He looks like a real charmer!

There are some things that are just hard to top. What’s better than a picture of a cute cat? A picture with three cute cats, of course!

These little guys look like they tuckered themselves out for the day, though. Laying down for a nap, they decided to pile up. From above, they make a near-perfect circle. It’d be hard to let these little ones sleep without at least giving them a little snuggle.

It seems like cats seem to find a way into your heart even if you aren’t expecting it. How many dads have sworn they wouldn’t love a cat only to seem to adore it shortly after?

When this stray cat came around, this dad wasn’t even interested in putting out a bowl of food. Once they formed a bond, though, just a few bowls of food weren’t enough! Now she has her own home and, of course, a way for her owners to check in on her.

When you have a cat, you share a lot of your routine with them. They might even start to take interest in the things that you take interest in.

This family wanted to make friends with a stray cat they saw around the neighborhood. There’s no better way to do that than put out some food as an olive branch to gain their trust. It seems like these two couldn’t wait to see if their plan worked.

Without a face like ours, it seems like it’d be hard for an animal to be as expressive as a human is, right? Not really!

If you’ve ever had a pet, you know they can really show emotion just in the way they hold their face. It’s not that different from how we have different facial expressions! While those expressions might not mean the same things, it still looks like this guy is having a laugh.

There are some things that you can’t really top how cute they are. For example, a mother cat doting on a litter of kittens.

Of course, just like any other set of siblings, sometimes these babies want a little one-on-one time with their moms too! This person managed to capture a sweet moment between this cat and kitten when they were taking a quiet moment to rest.

Any parent can tell you that having a baby or young child is a surefire way to make sure you’re exhausted by the end of the day. Can you imagine if we had a litter every time, too?

This proud papa loves his kittens but even he can admit that he doesn’t have the same energy as these bounding bundles of joy. It looks like he needed a break about the time this family photo was snapped.

Cats are great hunters. This means that they know how to blend into their surroundings and sometimes might even accidentally melt into the scenery.

With his gray fur, this cat does blend into the rug a bit at a glance. That really worried his mom who didn’t want anyone to step on this little guy that made their way through the house. Well, cones work in traffic, so why not here?

When you have a cat of your own, you hope that you’ll become their closest companion. These expressive pals have minds of their own, though.

While this person surely has a special relationship with their cat, they couldn’t help but notice the connection between her cat and her boyfriend. From the looks of this photo, it seems like these two do have a special bond between them.

There are some things that you expect to find endearing. It would be hard not to let out an “aww” if you saw a cute four-legged furball like this one walking down the street.

However, you might not see how much that cat could change your life. Once this little guy got comfortable, his owner knew that he had really changed things around the house for the better. It looks like he’s just as smitten with his owner!

When you see an animal struggling in the wild, it’s hard to see. Other times, you might see it as a moment to take action.

When this person saw this cat in the road, they knew they couldn’t just leave him there. It wasn’t safe! It seems like it was just this little guy’s luck that this person saw him in time and brought him home safe and sound.

When you have a pet cat, you can’t help but keep them close at all times. That means keeping a collection of photos on your phone you can turn to anytime.

The smile that this little kitten sports would make anyone want to stop and take a picture. Just look at that face! Plus, the behind-the-scenes photo that we see here puts the bond between these two in an even more heart-warming light.

There are some relationships in the family that you might worry about. For instance, will your newborn baby and pets get along?

However, when it goes well, there’s nothing better than a pet and a baby who really get along. It looks like this family has nothing to worry about because it seems like these two are fast friends. They seem completely comfortable with one another as well!

There are some things that go beyond different species. Cats can be friends with more than just the humans they know, after all.

You might even have a cat that gets along with your pet dog in your house. These two are drastically different sizes but it looks like this horse and these kittens still find ways to spend time together. Who wouldn’t love a visit from kittens like this?

There are some cats that you adopt and there are stipulations. For instance, some cats aren’t great with families or don’t like loud environments.

On the other hand, sometimes cats really defy your (and others’) expectations. For a cat that would never “be loving,” we’re not sure quite how else you would describe the expression on this cat’s face. He looks pretty loving to us! Plus, what a great name.

Everyone has to work, so it’s always good to find a bit of enjoyment in your job. You should especially like it if you’re going as sky-high as this person.

Luckily, they aren’t up there alone! It looks like these furry little guys were curious to see who was hovering outside of their window. People aren’t usually there, after all! This job would let you make a lot of cat friends, at least.

We love our cats no matter what size they are! However, sometimes, the vet does recommend a diet for your pet’s health.

It looks like Mister Weez and his owner really put the work in and he looks like a whole new cat in the second image. In either photo here, though, one thing doesn’t change about Mister Weez — we want to swoop him up and hug him!

If you’ve spent any time with cats, you know that the phrase “copycat” makes a lot of sense. They like to do the things they see others doing.

That’s why they want to climb on your notebooks while you’re trying to write or your pair of kitties might lay next to each other, mimicking one anothers’ poses. This little guy has a smile that matches this statue and it’s hard to look away from his sweet grin.

If you work from home with your cats, you know that they can get in the way, even if that isn’t really their intention.

Whether it’s from the warmth or just their love of mirroring their loved ones, you’re likely to find them trying to use your keyboard as a bed. That’s where this cat owner came up with a great idea. If they needed to get work down, both of them would need their own space.

When you sit down in an outdoor chair, you might notice a compartment in the arm of the chair with a mesh cradle.

What would you possibly put in this compartment? Most people use this for their drink but is that really the best use for this place on your chair? We think that this kitten has a better idea.

While you hate to do it, no one puts their cat in the “cone of shame” just for fun. It’s in their best interest.

Of course, these tools often stop them from more than just picking at their backsides or scratching their face. If you have a cat that loves to give you a little love boop when they see you, this will quickly become a shared cone of shame for the two of you.

There are some decisions that take a little convincing. Adopting a new family member is one thing that everyone should agree on before it happens.

It seems like it took a little bit of talking him into but this boyfriend gave in to having a new roommate. Judging by this picture, though, they were a little bit closer than that. This was only one night after they welcomed the rescue into their home!

Going on any trip requires thoughtful packing. No one wants to forget something at home and only realize it once they’re at their destination.

It looks like this cat owner was almost ready to go when their pets realized what was missing from the bag. You didn’t really expect them to just stay at home while you were away, did you? It’s okay, they jumped into the bag just in time!

If you have cats, it’s hard to beat it when they get along and love each other as much as you love each of them.

Despite what the cartoons might tell you, you might see a lot of camaraderie among your pets of different species as well. These two look like the best of friends in this picture. They’re even holding hands! Their owner has a point — it looks like they’re posing for their engagement announcements.

As active as they can be at times, cats like to sleep a lot. Interestingly, they can be just as endearing asleep as they are awake.

Just like many people, this cat was having trouble falling asleep with the bright lights of the house still on. However, he managed to find a way to make sure he still got his beauty sleep, posed in a way that’s likely melting all of our hearts…

As a pet owner, you probably want to mitigate the stress your cat experiences as much as possible. After all, no one wants to see their cats suffer.

Sometimes, though, there are necessary things that you have to do that they might not like. For example, going to the vet can be scary for them even though it’s ultimately in their best interest. Luckily, her big brother was here to comfort her.

At the end of the day, most people want to celebrate milestones in life such as birthdays. Why would you leave your pets out of this?

That’s one occasion that this person wasn’t going to just let pass by. After all, their birthdays are worth celebrating! In the first year of life, in particular, it’s amazing to see how much your cat changes. This little guy was much larger one year later!

Some cats are really energetic and adventurous and want to meet everyone who comes into your house. They can’t wait to make new friends!

Then again, some cats want a little bit more space and privacy. Just like people, some just have a nervous disposition or prefer to have some space of their own. This little guy usually stays away but he comes out from time to time when he wants some love.

If there’s one thing cats love, it’s a sunny spot to lay in. They love the warmth and it gives them a nice place to lounge.

Of course, it’s also a great way to get some beautiful photos of your cats while they’re relaxing. This cat just wanted a bit of warmth from the sun and probably didn’t realize they chose just the right lighting for the perfect picture.

There are some days that you just can’t wait to get home and curl up on the couch and relax.

What could be more relaxing than flopping down on the couch at the end of a long workday? Well, what if a little guy like this curled up your shoulder to welcome you back? We can’t think of too many things more relaxing than this image.

Having a pet is a lot of fun when you’re young and have the chance to get to know a little animal for the very first time.

If you didn’t have a childhood pet, you might feel like you missed out on an experience here. That’s one thing this couple was ready to make up for when they had a house of their own. It looks like the newest member of the family is right at home!

We’ve seen a lot of photos of cats getting along with each other and with other animals. It’s always an endearing scene that you can’t help but let out an “aww.”

It looks like these two become fast friends when they were young. Over the years, it seems like their friendship only deepened. However, their cuddle position was good enough to keep even years later. We bet these two are adorable both awake and asleep!

When you have cats, it’s amazing to see how smart they are. They pick up on more than just the games they play or tricks you teach them too.

These three clearly wanted to make sure their human didn’t get lonely as they got ready in the morning. So, they make sure they’re the first thing that they see! However, it does seem like there is some range in how much of a morning person each of these guys is.

There are some times that you’ll see that your cat is taken with something in your home. Usually, it isn’t just one of their toys either.

For this cat, it was blankets. So, what better is there to do but to build him a fort of his very own? With his own row of treasures in front of him, he can sell a few items to weary travelers while he stays in his new abode.

There are some things in life that will always be hard. No matter how long you had with your cat, they always seem to leave you too soon.

When this person had to say goodbye to their furry friend, the vet wanted to make sure they had something to remember their pet by as the years went on. Now, they can plant this pawprint and watch it flourish year after year!

One of the great things about cats is that sometimes, they just seem to find you rather than you having to go out and find them to adopt.

That’s how this pair met! There are some sounds that are unmistakable, like a kitten crying out. With a little face like this following close behind him, how could he do anything but invite him in and take him home?

There are few things as terrifying as a pet in danger. This also means there’s nothing quite as relieving as seeing an animal being rescued.

We’re sure this furball and his owners were frightened and grateful. After all, their little guy was safe and sound! It looks like this cat was pretty frightened by the experience, so we’re glad to see this firefighter got him back to his family relatively unscathed!

When you have a cat, they start to pick up on the practices you do every day. In fact, they usually want to join in.

This cat wanted to do everything with their owner, including her daily prayers. It seems like it’s such a routine that this woman made sure her cat had their own prayer rug so they don’t step on each other’s toes during this ritual they do together.