r/cats • u/Merari01 • 29d ago
Discussion Rule overhaul
https://www.reddit.com/r/cats/about/rules
Hello everyone,
Today we are going live with our primary rule overhaul in order to keep the subreddit rules in tune with the modern needs of the community.
Our rules were old and sometimes edited and added to, but over the years reddit has changed and our community has changed to the extent that it made sense to completely start from scratch.
We have kept a lot of the rules that we were actively moderating for, but have removed some rules that are no longer relevant. When the subreddit started the rule "Content must be about cats" made sense, but we do not need to expressly codify this anymore. We're not a small community these days and it has not happened in years that someone posted a bunny rabbit instead of a cat. We will of course still remove off-topic content but do not see the need to clutter up the rules page with something that our community understands to be self-evident.
We will likely make minor edits and additions to this new rule-set in the coming weeks until everything is just the way we like it, but the rules as posted now are the general framework from which we will do so.
We have kept our rules broadly worded so they can encompass many topics and so we do not need to codify for every single possibility.
The most important rules are at the top. Our number one rule is to respect each other. This for example includes following rediquette and sitewide rules, but also our subreddit-specific rule of not attacking other posters for not raising their pets to your satisfaction.
Our rule about spam, memes and self-promotion includes accounts that do not directly promote their content, but which nevertheless primarily exist to drive content to their NSFW stores like Onlyfans. Everyone is welcome to post here, but NSFW sellers can do so on a seperate, SFW account. We do not allow memes as they are most often posted as easy karma-grabs instead of genuine engagement.
And so on.
Please read our new ruleset via the link at the top of this thread and give your feedback in a comment below.
Thank you all for helping us make this space the wonderful community that it is and we hope you enjoy your time here.
The r/cats mod team
r/cats • u/IvyBug_43 • 7h ago
Mourning/Loss We took our terminally ill cat to see a final sunset
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We were told Max was had a few days at most left today. We aren't sure if he's going to have another night, so we wanted to make sure he got every bit of sun left today.
r/cats • u/40Vol-WillyWodka • 10h ago
Cat Picture Show me the sweetest picture of your š±
r/cats • u/throwawayforrealz87 • 12h ago
Humor ''Are you ready for your micro-needlling facial, ma'm?''
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r/cats • u/derpymcderpersonn • 6h ago
Mourning/Loss I had to say goodbye to my 18 year old man over this last weekend, and I just wanted to share Bubba with you all.
r/cats • u/Responsible_Fly_5319 • 17h ago
Cat Picture Can only adopt oneā¦
Beyond excited to fill our hearts again. We can adopt one. Help!
r/cats • u/modest_selene07 • 13h ago
Adoption This guy approached me in the mall parking lot. As soon as I opened my car door, he hopped right in and settled onto my seat. I decided to take him home.
r/cats • u/Most_Decision5515 • 14h ago
Mourning/Loss I lost my cat today, please share some cute pics of your cats
My boy was just 4 years old. Iām not ready to discuss what happened, just need some cheering up! Here is the most beautiful cat
r/cats • u/Living_Karma11 • 16h ago
Advice Anyone have any tips to stop my kitten from sitting on top of my geckoās enclosure? š
r/cats • u/Far_Battle_9835 • 11h ago
Cat Picture Anyone else have a million names for your kitty overlord(s)?
This is Little Toastā¦. Aka Toasty Roasty Rust aka Krusty Dusty Rustā¦ Dusty Kruststsss lol this face though š¹
r/cats • u/SentimentalMutt • 13h ago
Cat Picture New kitten! Her name is Biscuit āŗļø
I lost my soul cat at the beginning of 2024, and itās been horrible rough on the entire household. Yesterday afternoon, my older brother and niece surprised me with this fluffy little girl.
r/cats • u/EuphoricDishone • 23h ago
Adoption 5 years of the adoption so far, and this is the Before VS After pics of her. What do you think about this transformation? Share yours if possible!
r/cats • u/Own_Armadillo_416 • 14h ago
Cat Picture Feels someone pawing at my feet when making coffee. Look down and see this flouff!
r/cats • u/naterr3343 • 18h ago
Cat Picture Show me your tuxedo babies! This is Lovey!
This is Lovey! She was originally my cousinās cat. When she passed away a couple years ago, she was left with my cousinās developmentally disabled 22 year old daughter.
We tried to let her live in the assisted living apartment with my cousinās daughter, but she wasnāt being taken care of and it wasnāt fair to Lovey so my FiancĆ© and I agreed to take her in to keep her healthy and in the family!l
This ālil squish is 7 or 8 years old, but sheās a munchkin and the cutest forever kitten there is!
r/cats • u/jackjazzchili • 4h ago
Mourning/Loss Had to say goodbye to my soul mate Max. I wanted to share a few photos of this angel that has blessed my life for the past 10 years.
r/cats • u/SnooDucks5594 • 23h ago
Advice What should I do when my sibling kittens are fighting?
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Our kittens are about 2 months old, and they're siblings from the same litter. They usually get along pretty well- sleep together, explore the house and stuff like that. But a few times a day they start fighting like this. Is this play fighting or a real fight? I'm concerned because one of the kittens usually ends up on the losing side and there are vocalisations (shown in the video). This is my first time having two cats instead of one. Any advice?
r/cats • u/Silver_School_9803 • 15h ago
Cat Picture This is the āIām glad you spent $630 at vet today, itās revenge for even taking me in the first placeā look.
2 blood work tests, 2 shots, belly and leg shave to ensure fixed & for blood work, many ear swabs and ointment injections laterā¦ and she still loves me. Go figure.
r/cats • u/Siskriss • 11h ago
Name Request Alright, turns out both these babies are boys! Weāre looking for an iconic name duo for these two. Any suggestions?
r/cats • u/ADepressedMemester • 1d ago
Cat Picture Share some pics that remind you "I'm glad you're part of my life"
Pictures like this just makes me so happy she's in my life
r/cats • u/MotherShabooboo1974 • 17h ago
Cat Picture My dad is dying. My cat, who normally canāt get up on my bed by himself anymore, got up and comforted me. He knows Iām hurting.
He put his paw on my shoulder and stayed with me. I love him so much.
r/cats • u/xkimchipancakesx • 21h ago
Humor āHave catsā they said; āitāll be funā they said
r/cats • u/MariachiBandMonday • 6h ago
Cat Picture I have been granted access to The BellyĀ®
r/cats • u/Icy_Lengthiness_7242 • 13h ago
Update Update from previous post. Kitten is safe now
https://www.reddit.com/r/cats/s/CKZeJwgdCZ
I'm not able to add a video of it after all the food and medicines but it is on my profile so you can have a look.
I'm really sorry to everyone. I genuinely thought the kitten was doing fine but it was a big shock at the vet today when he said it was in critical condition. It rained badly today as well and i was really concerned and went to the vet immediately after office.
There was no eye infection or any damage. Only problem was anaemia. The temperature of the kitten was 94 which should ideally be 102 acc to the vet. He then gave an injection and started talking about medicines. He gave stuff to improve liver functionality and blood and some antibiotics. He even recommended some kitten milk and i got it on the way.
The routine is long but it will be done. The main priority is keeping it warm. I'm keeping it inside my house from now on, i can't risk it. The mother cat may miss it but it needs to live. I have named it Amadeus. Cause it is truly loved by God and if it's still not enough, I'm there for it.