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#1 This Week in Cat Chaos

🏰🐾 The Palace Cats with Perks

Once upon a time (1745, to be exact), Empress Elizabeth got fed up with mice nibbling her palace treasures. So she imported the “finest mousers of Kazan.” Problem solved - and a new royal tradition was born.

Fast forward 300 years and the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg now employs 70 cats as Guardians of the Galleries. Only these days, they’re less about pest control and more about stealing the spotlight.

Here’s their benefits package:

• 🩺 their own vet clinic (yes, a cat-only hospital)

• 🍲 feeding stations fit for royalty

• 🛏 heated napping quarters (move over, Ritz-Carlton)

• 📰 their very own press secretary (who is hilariously allergic to cats)

The best part? These furry “employees” are adoptable. Visitors proudly leave with cats that once “protected” Rembrandts and Picassos - basically the fanciest résumé a feline could ever have.

So while most cats are chasing laser dots, Hermitage cats are out here collecting titles, perks, and fans. Proof that some cats don’t just rule the house… they rule history.

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(We’re not clapping. You are.)

#2 Meme of the Week

Cats don’t just ask for food - they stage full-on interventions.

Case in point: this squad plotting their next move when the food bowl was spotted empty.

Panel 1: “The bowl is empty.” 

Panel 2: “Give her the look of disapproval.” 

Panel 3: “Already on it.”

It’s the kind of teamwork that proves cats don’t need opposable thumbs to run the household - just synchronized glares. 💜🐾

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🐾 Think you’ve got a meme that can steal the spotlight? Or maybe your cat’s latest shenanigans deserve the fame? Share your funniest finds or snaps in the group - the next viral legend could be sitting in your gallery right now. 👑😹

Make it fierce, make it funny, or make it feral. We’re here for all of it.

#3 Cat Cartoon of the Week

Because sometimes your cat’s version of “caring” is pure chaos.

This orange floof went full emergency mode, and the verdict? “She’s fine.” Meanwhile, the human’s blood pressure is not.

"Plot twist: cats don’t check on you… they check if gravity still works." 😹⬇️

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Seen a funny cat cartoon we should feature? Hit reply and send it our way! 🐾

Your vote determines the fate of ridiculous things.

#4 Poll Meow-ment: The Great Greeting Debate 👋🐾

💡 Fun Fact: Cats are natural imitators - studies show they can mimic human actions like opening doors, turning on faucets, or even ringing bells. But let’s be honest… they mostly copy us when it benefits them.

So tell us…

*Not scientifically proven. Just emotionally confirmed by cat people everywhere.

Make way — royalty has been spotted lounging on a floral throne.

#5 Cat of the Week: The Balancing Bandit 🐾

This week’s daredevil doesn’t need a tightrope - just a patient dog and an audience. With the confidence of a circus acrobat and the mischief of a sibling prankster, this ginger floof turned the family pup into a personal ladder.

The dog? Stoic. The cat? Victorious. The humans? Crying with laughter. It’s the kind of scene that proves cats don’t just share space with dogs - they literally rise above them.

This four-pawed gymnast wears the crown as proof that in the world of cats, the only real rule is: step up, step over, and never look down. 💜🐾

📸 Spotted in the FTL Group, thanks to Dianne Peacock Dickenson. One paw forward, one paw up - and suddenly the living room becomes a balancing act.

😸 Got your own cat contortionist? Share their latest chaos with us - we’re keeping tabs on all the comedy, one pawprint at a time.

Chaos, you sent, chaos we cherish.

#6 Paw-spectives from Last Week

We asked: What’s your cat most likely to copy? And wow, the results were crystal clear - chairs aren’t safe anywhere, anytime.

👑 Copycat King: Taking over your chair the moment you stand (57%) - Because obviously, you got up just to donate it to them. Your back pain is their throne.

🌟 Other contenders:

Typing emails by walking on the keyboard (27%) - Who needs Grammarly when you’ve got cat paw edits?

Sitting on your yoga mat mid-pose (11%) - Perfecting “Downward Cat” wasn’t in your practice plan, but here we are.

😹 Barely in the race: Staring at your phone like it’s their screen time (5%) - Guess TikTok isn’t cat-approved… unless it’s #CatTok.

💡 Moral of the story: Forget copycats - these are ctrl+c, ctrl+seat cats. Your work, workouts, and Wi-Fi breaks are never truly yours.

Got another purrfect poll idea? Share it in the Group - we’re all ears (and paws)! 🐾

#7 Purr-fessional Care: Wet Food Rotation Done Right 🍲🐾

Why it matters: Cats thrive on protein-rich, moisture-heavy meals. Wet food supports hydration and kidney health, but feeding the same can every day can cause nutrient gaps or picky habits.

What to do: 

• Offer 2–3 reliable brands (Weruva, Instinct Original, Purina Pro Plan)

• Rotate flavors every few meals to keep interest high

• Always check labels: protein should be the first ingredient

What to avoid: 

• Sudden daily switches (causes tummy upset)

• Filler-heavy wet foods that list by-products or corn first

💡 Pro Tip: End each meal with a quick “purr check” - if your cat licks the bowl clean, you’ve got a winner.

That’s all for this week’s tails, fur-iend!  

Thanks for reading - I hope I brought some smiles to your face! Stay pawsome, and I’ll catch you in the next issue! 

🐾 Madame Fur 🐾

Built on gaslighting, snack lies, and one extremely judged measuring cup.

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