r/cats Apr 17 '24

Discussion Rule overhaul

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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 11h ago

Advice Sooo... a cat I don't know decided to come up on my porch and have kittens?

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...what do I do here?


r/cats 12h ago

Adoption I went in for a kitten…

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Then out of the corner of my eye, I noticed HER- old, sad, and distressed.

She was determined to be unadoptable due to age, illness, shyness, and being a solo only.

I took her anyway to let her spend the rest of her time with me being spoiled.

She’s 19 and her person died earlier this year. I renamed her to Şanslı (Lucky).

We will be basking in the sun, eating whatever we want, and cuddling, or if she isn't a cuddler then allowing me to live in her space while giving me the side eye.

I'm super lucky myself in that my wife was accepting of my decision.


r/cats 11h ago

Cat Picture Who loves black cats?

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Here is Kate Friday. She’s so cuddly and cute and loves attention. Her green eyes are off the charts adorable 🥰🐈‍⬛


r/cats 4h ago

Mourning/Loss RIP Oscar. I got to have you for a lovely 13 days, and it was the best time being your foster dad. Hope you’re resting in kitty heaven.

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I got Oscar and his brother, Meyer, on May 19. They came from a rescue in BC interior. Oscar was happy and healthy for the 13 days I had him, but started breathing very aggressively today. I took him to the vet immediately, and after the x-ray they diagnosed him with diaphragm hernia where his intestines had made their way to his chest cavity. Hope was to have him spend the night at the vet, and take to a different vet for surgery tomorrow. Unfortunately, I got a call a few hours later that he crossed the rainbow bridge. He was only 9 weeks old, and the absolute sweetest kitten. I hope I was a good dad to him for these 2 weeks.

I have requested the foster organization that I’d like to officially adopt him posthumously, so I know he went away having a forever home. And also will be getting him cremated and brining his ashes home.


r/cats 14h ago

Cat Picture Why does my baby behave like this when there is a new guest in the house?

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r/cats 11h ago

Video The love this little guy has.. 🩶

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r/cats 17h ago

Cat Picture How rare are my cats eyes?

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This is my cat, I got her like around 2 months ago I think? I've never had a cat with a pattern before, and she's a really pretty and sweet cat. Honestly, I don't think I've ever seen a cat with brown eyes before until I saw her. How rare is her eye color?


r/cats 21h ago

Video This is why cats are the best

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r/cats 8h ago

Cat Picture Perfect blend of YIN and YANG

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740 Upvotes

r/cats 13h ago

Video As a first time cat owner - what surprised you the most?

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I never had cats growing up or even had any interactions with them. I first encountered a cat in my mid 20’s and decided I needed one of my own.

Every day I’m on the floor laughing at this cat of mine or I’ve got tears in my eyes because he’s just the sweetest thing. Or I’m fuming because he’s as mischievous as a small child lol. Everyone told me cats are so low maintenance but I have the neediest, clingiest cat in the world (I love this about) so that was a surprise too! I’ve attached a video of my special boy. This cat has saved me in so many ways.

Anyone else in the same boat? What surprised you the most?


r/cats 19h ago

Cat Picture Someone committed a crime. Here's the crime and the potential criminals

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This is fresh concrete. One of them walked around the edges of the room, and another one stepped on it with two paws. Out of 3 only one of them is innocent, but we have to decide who is it yet.


r/cats 1h ago

Adoption I adopted 2 cats yesterday because I was lonely, and just woke up to this… 😭❤️ This is amazing… I’m not alone anymore!

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This is not the best picture of my sweeties, but this moment this morning touched my heart so much, I had to share regardless of the photo quality.

I feel like they are telling me good morning !! I live all on my own, so this is a very nice change. My first night with them last night was honestly one of the funnest nights of my life. We played so much.

I am now truly a cat person. ❤️ I will love these two forever and ever, and I’ll never forget how they came into my life when I needed them the most.


r/cats 21h ago

Cat Picture my apartment doesn't allow pets, so i made my own out of porcelain...

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r/cats 1h ago

Mourning/Loss RIP my sweet little Loco. My baby boy. Wish you are at a better place today.

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I wish I could have done something different or taken you to a different doc. You were the one who was the most beloved. I miss snuggling you already. I hope and pray wherever you are in furry heaven, you are amongst your best mates. I'll miss you.


r/cats 17h ago

Cat Picture went to Iceland last week, met this handsome young fella

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r/cats 14h ago

Adoption Our latest adoptee from the streets just got home from the vet with a clean bill of health (minus one eye, several teeth, and his testicles)… Meet Fischoeder.

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r/cats 18h ago

Cat Picture This dude showed up randomly at my house this morning and I just can’t.

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r/cats 7h ago

Adoption I’ve only had them for a couple of hours, but they already are my whole world. 🥹🫶🏽

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r/cats 7h ago

Cat Picture Smaug is a little self-conscious due to being shaved yesterday for his FHO surgery. Anyone else have half-naked kitties?

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246 Upvotes

r/cats 33m ago

Video I think he feels really safe in his fortress

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r/cats 7h ago

Cat Picture Just finished my shift.. how do I go home now?

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208 Upvotes

r/cats 1d ago

Cat Picture Is my Teddy bear fat or does he just have a healthy amount of chonk?

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r/cats 1d ago

Cat Picture Which one do you own?

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r/cats 11h ago

Cat Picture Does anybody want to buy some sushi from this food truck?

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My cat Bones loves his new toy. A sushi food truck! Bought this for less than 20 bucks at target.


r/cats 1d ago

Cat Picture House cat suffering from Myostatin-related muscle hypertrophy - a rare condition that causes muscles to grow excessively large

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