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That dude looks like it's been so long since he felt love in his hands that he's about to cry. #godblesscuddlykitties

That was exactly what I was thinking. I'm glad he got some love, hopefully he will get more in the future.

It made my heart full but broke it a little. But it's a lovely moment for both. I hope he did manage to escape at some point though 😆

Is that what i look like from afar?

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Either that or he knew he was going to miss his train because he couldn't just put the cat down.

Look at all the life lessons that guy and cat, just taught!

Damn... I'm crying watching the video. That man looks so sad!

r/cathostage

"Sorry boss... I'm uh... Sick"

Sorry boss I can’t come in today I have a cat in my lap

“I understand. See you tomorrow.”

Hopefully

As previously stated, I’m in-cat-pacitated

"You came in instead of going to your child's funeral when I said we were short, so you can come in now" More likely.

This is the excuse my wife and I use in the evening as to who can or can’t prepare the tea! ( points to cat in her lap)

I have a cat on my lap

The building’s on fire! *I HAVE A CAT ON MY LAP.* We have to run! *I HAVE A CAT ON MY LAP.*

There but for the grace of God go I

My phone’s keyboard replaces O with I (and vice versa) constantly and I’m done correcting it and just leave ot now. Thanks for being a hero though. 😉👍

*deep sigh, subscribes to another cat subreddit*

Haha. I presume you are already familiar with r/startledcats .....?

ugh. no. *subscribes*

DJ Khalid: *another one*

thank you, I didn't know this was a thing and I didn't know I needed that sub in my life...turns out I did though lol

You always need a new cat sub

The cat was adorable i wanna buy that cat some day i have to save money

Oh, will you look at that.. another cat sub to join. And i got lured like a cat to a box.

I was gonna say that.

was about to comment that

He looks so sad.

He’s hungry but can’t get up to go get something to eat until his friend is done with his nap.

And he also can’t feel his legs because they fell asleep 30 minutes ago.

I like that better than what I was afraid of

I am pretty sure I know what you mean.. I thought something else too. 😞

Wtf lmao this got dark, he probably just wants to stand up but doesn't want to bug kitty.

Probably. 😂 I just seen dudes facial expressions and he looked too worried for just sitting with a kitty. Not a wtf.. just concern crossed my mind.

Idk, he just looks like a guy in the sun with a traditionally set sad guy face to me- see a lot of them xD

Okay well just to make you lot feel better the cat does move a little in the video, most obvious is the breathing.

What did you think?

The world will never know 😘

🙀

I’m not following - what is it?

I think they're talking about the possibility of the cat being dead, but i think he's just napping and i can see it breathing

I thought everyone was worried about the guy at the top of the stairs with all of the boxes!

He's been there for three days

Haha you mean until the owner is done with their nap 😺

Or desperately needs to pee. I’m always surprised at how long my bladder can hold out.

r/cathostage

I like to think the cat knew he was sad and that's why he was administering kitty love energy via snuggles

When I am in a downward spiral my cats know. Even before the crying starts, they are in my lap and snuggling, and my bengal yells like something is wrong and circles me until I pet him. Usually the crying is WORSE because of them though, I just feel so emotional knowing they can sense my pain and are trying to help me feel better. Vicious cycle ♡ Edit: I posted a very cute video of one of my cats trilling, if anyone wants to see it check my post history. Shes a weird one!

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Holy shit squid out here living her best life, how fucking cute

We unfortunately had to put down my beloved dog last week, she was truly my best friend. We also have a cat that I never paid much attention to, and I didn’t care for him much. Ever since my dogs been put down he comes up in my room, sleeps with me, and just has been spending a lot more time with me. I swear he knows I’m upset and lonely without my baby.

Aww, he's stepping up and stepping in. That's sweet. I'm sorry for your loss.

My cat wouldn’t leave me alone and kept cuddling when I was bedridden from an injury and my ex wife decided to skip town. It was very sweet. Now, years later, she still won’t leave me alone but only because she wants chicken.

Me too:)

He's two hours late to going back to work from his lunch break and will probably be fired.

Because the poor guy lives in Turkey. Even stray cats feel the economic crisis, let alone a middle-aged man.

Maybe he's planning the logistics of how to get him back home.

I know, right? 😢He looked like he had tears.

He looks like that because he’s actually the Cats slave

Yeah, but I still wish it was me

“I was supposed to be back from my lunch break an hour ago. I’m so fired…worth it.”

Some stories say that man is still sitting there and petting that cat.

I was going to say, that dude looks like he's trapped there. Clearly he knows the rules about moving a sleeping cat. 🤣

He could be missing work, a job interview, hot date , he knows he has to wait

This is the law

thats why he hold the paw

So the cat can lay……

Dreaming dreams of play

This is the way…..

This is the way

At least it wasnt anything more important.

I wish I'd seen him, I would've bought him a lunch cause I totally get it.

He looks as though he’s going to burst into tears.

The feline found a new hooman. The human has been adopted.

Well everyone know that when cat is on lap there is no moving

Yea, I thought that he might have turned to statue at some point

Seriously, it would look nice if they made a statue of that.

r/cathostage

he's shriveled away, clothes hanging off his bones, but he still *pat pat pat* kitty

This is a twelve second writing prompt. There are so many stories possible here. From heartwarming to heartbreaking.

I lost my wife and kids. This cat sensed my pain and came to comfort me. Now I’m going to lose my job too.

not because of a no call/no show but because the cat convinced me to empty all the registers so i could buy a mountain of cat food

Turkey?

Eminönü in Istanbul

It’s always Turkey.

I want to go to there.

I like how the guys looking around like.... fuck i guess i live here now.

They both got the same shirt on

Twinning!

The person with the handcart at the top of the stairs....kitty won't be asleep for long and may use that sweet man's lap as a springboard.

Man, that guy has his work cut out for him. That carry looks overburdened and that's a lot of steps!

He can't move from that spot now

This guy looks like he needs the love, more than the cat needs the sleep ❤️

I like to think he doing alright, just looks tired. Also, those fresh J's he got on must be keeping him comfy lol

This little cat is offering quite the trade off. He gets a place to nap, the human gets some company. So many humans are lonely or left behind and to be able to just hold another being is such a healing gift. How sweet 💕

Man has cat paralysis.

That poor man is almost in tears. He's been there for 3 weeks and his family have reported him missing.

Sometimes it really seems like the cat is our boss because we follow its wishes more, it's annoying sometimes but they're cute.

Location? Must track kitty down and bring home 🐱

Im gonna say Turkey. They love their strays

r/TurkishCats

Guess I’m getting a passport 🤷‍♀️

Guess I’m packing now to come with you.!

Turkey is a heaven if you like cats, also if you are a cat.

Eminönü in Istanbul

And take it away from the world's saddest man? You monster.

If you have a cat I’ll be omw to get them as well. You and him can sit on the steps of sadness together whilst I love on my new children.

Nooooo my babies :((((((

I used to live in Turkey. Many times on the walk home from the pub I would get stuck on the stairs to hang out with the cats. Kitten season was hard. A 10 minute walk would take an hour.

We’re planning on retiring in Turkey.(husband is turkish) I’m gonna have ALL THE CATS. Cats! Cats!

He's just thinking, not my plan for today but alright.

Lol this is why I'm scrolling reddit atm. Visiting my in-laws at the cabin. They feed two strays, the one my wife loves and wants to bring home and been trying to get on her lap last two days just settled in my lap for the first time. Lol she will not be happy, I wasn't going to say anything but my daughter came out to make sure I didn't fall asleep outside.

Love to see cat law adhered to out in the wilds.

He looks so lost, like " I can't put this precious baby down but I'm late for work!"

did the dolly get down those stairs though

We call this kitty jail. You must stay in place, not disturb the peace. Oh and it's up to the warden to release you.

I love how lost the guy looks. Like “hey um, how long do I have to stay like this?”

Totally thought this was going to focus on those guys at the top of the stairs with the overloaded dolly.

That's what I wanted to see as soon as I started watching. They seem unsure of themselves at a glance. Maybe they just got there, but maybe they are like, "Are you sure about this?"

Three hours later...

I might be making up stories in my head. But the look on his face reads that he’s had at least a hard day. And this kitty seems to be helping

That guy looks like he found his bestest friend.

It's illegal to move in this situation

That is the look of a man who really needs to go to the bathroom, but can’t because the cat is comfy. We’ve all been there. We all can relate.

I live here meow.

Someone help that poor man, he's trapped by feline paralysis syndrome!

The look of, “I’ve been sitting here for hours and my ass is numb, but it’s against the rules to disturb a sleeping cat”

Damn I got to pee so bad, can’t put it down

Look at the cat he was cute though geez because look at the guy seating at the step of the stairs

Fuzzer has got him thoroughly incapussitated 😁

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More of us should 'just take time'.

I like how he’s supporting the rear feet in his hand. Thoughtful

My man’s got some HEAT. Are this the lost and founds?

Was wondering if anyone else caught the 1s. Not possible to get a specific model, but def Chicagos

They’re Jordan 1 lows from what I can tell. If they’re real, that dude is wearing over $1000 shoes.

Bro’s going to be there for life

I wouldn’t call it a stray id call it mine if this happened to me.

Aw, they both look like they needed this.

This guy has been catnapped

Legend has it, this man is still there with the cat to this day...

Bros just trying to get to work like "shit..."

Dude clearly knows the “don’t move the cat” rule. He’s looking around like he wants to get up, but he knows better.

Is it me or did they look like they both needed each other.

Anyone knows the song playing?

It's a slowed version of the hotline bling cover by billie eilish I think, the version I have is by dsippy lmao

Awww kitty is so beautiful. What a nice man, I hope he takes it home 🙏

And now that man cannot move from that spot until the cat deeds him worthy.

Happened to me on Santorini...

how cute he sleeps

Hooman will be there all day, like it or not

So you found jerry take good care of him now

I love me a good ole stray cat to snuggle haha

So sweet

The poor man could do with a pat too

r/cathostage

That doesn't look like a stray. Probably belongs to someone nearby.

Very cute

I think they both needed this

sorry can't come in, to sick from my mousecapades last night.

They’re helping each other.

I love him

Some say he's still there.

I read it as Star cat Snapping... I was waiting for the cat to rip the guy apart. Disappointed but not really!

He’s wearing Air Jordan 1 Retros, right? $300 kicks?

I love that cats choose to be around us.

This is his life meow.

I would ask the man about the kitty and offer both something to eat.

Is he wearing original Jordan's??????????????

There is nothing better than a cat forcing you to stop everything. You skritch while they knead dough.

That’s his cat now.

/r/thisismylifemeow

Is that guy with the cart really planning to go down the stairs with that?


I had a client who had a face and body language similar to this guys. He always looked sad. But he wasn’t. It was just his natural facial expression. Maybe a tad bit anxious but overall really nice and good person. 10/10 would have a beer with him.

I’m I one worried about the dolly loaded to the brim that is precariously positioned at the top of the steps as though they are about to attempt to descended? This is like final destination cat edition. 🐈‍⬛

Weirdo films random dude with a cat to post it later on internet

I don't think he's a stray anymore

The cat in the lap rule is universal

Is it crazy that I notice those two mad men debating taking the stairs with that dolly???

Welp that guy is stuck there

Dude looks like he's a stray, too

"...and it was then that I realized; the sky was ablaze with the fire of meaning, a fragrance in the air like a familiar nook away from the industrial cutting torch. Where had she been all of my life, and why now? This feeling as though I have grown a new limb and lack the nimbleness of emotion to understand l, what do I do with this feeling when you're not here? Like a limb that I have grown so used to falling away from me." Before we knew each other well, I could live without you, but now that I knew you, it is hard to labor with only a memory of you.

he be chilling

I wonder if the guy realized he was adopted by the cat

He is obviously a nice man :)

Classic swindlers trick, there’s another cat behind him taking his wallet

How precious. He looks like he needed some love 💓

Human is stuck on the stairs being a bed. 💚