Payday has finally clawed its way back, and suddenly, you're living like the fanciest feline in the alley. One minute you're checking your balance like a cautious kitty pawing at a closed door, and the next, you're rolling in that sweet, sweet meownay.

You swore you'd be responsible. Budget-friendly. The kind of human who meal-preps and clips coupons. But five minutes into payday and you've already ordered sushi, impulse-bought a cat-shaped teapot, and signed up for a monthly toy box for your cat and your neighbor's cat.

Your cart? A curated mix of essentials and feline foolishness: velvet throw pillows (for lounging like royalty), glittery claw polish (obviously), and that $60 sweatshirt with a giant cat face that screams "I have no regrets." Plus, your cat now has a new bed, five treats she'll ignore, and another laser pointer to "misplace."

Will you be living off instant noodles by Tuesday? Pawsibly. But for now, you're feline fine, flush with funds, and furmly committed to treating you and your cat like royalty. Because what's the purrpose of payday if not that?

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It has been a long week at the office, there is no denying that. Your boss has been berating you nonstop, your to-do pile dwarfs your done pile, and you have heard the Slack ping so many times over the last four days that it has made its way into your dreams and even when you sleep you are awoken by the phantom sound of a new work-related message.

And all of that weight sure does build up some angry energy in your old tum tum. So we figured you might enjoy a list that harnesses that energy and gives you hilarious examples of how to wield it against those who have wronged you. Presenting this list of feisty feline funnies, you cannot get much more cat than a vengeful sass-filled feline randomly spraying their sass on whoever happens to walk by.

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Cats and food… name a more iconic duo. Seriously, these two have been locked in an eternal tango since the dawn of domestication. No matter how well-fed our feline overlords may be, they act like they haven't eaten in days the moment you so much as think about walking toward the kitchen. That crinkling sound? Must be food. Opening the fridge? Definitely food. Breathing near the counter? Obviously food. In their eyes, you exist primarily to serve snacks. Anf honestly - are they wrong?

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Happy Friday, cat people! It's been a long week, we know. And that means that it is not only time to take a break, it is also time for a treat. Because you have worked hard this week and you have more than earned it. And we, here at ICHC, think that one of the best treats that you can give yourself first thing on Friday morning, when you are about to go conquer the last day of this workweek, is a whole bunch of hilarious cat memes.

But we are not talking about just any funny cat memes. Every single week, on Friday, we bring you a brand new collection of our favorite Lolcat memes. Made using our very own cat meme builder, these memes were made by you guys - our pawmazing audience. These memes are full of nostalgia and wholesomeness and hilarity all combined together, and we love that. We love that, and you deserve that. 

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It's been a real scorcher outside for the past….month. It feels like there's no escape from the heat, and no matter how high we put the air conditioning, it still feels hot. And if it feels pawsitively warm for us, imagine being a cat with several layers of fur on top of that! Cats have their own ways of staying cool, but as their pawrents, it's up to us to help them as much as pawssible during these months (that feel like years) of intense heatwaves.

The most impurrtant thing is to know when to recognize heat stroke in your cats and how to react to it. In the post below, you'll find several tips and tricks to help keep your felines fresh and cats cool this summer - everything from brushing to games with ice cubes. We've been worried about our kitties at home while we're at work, and now, we feel purrfectly safe leaving them at home, knowing they won't overheat. Tell your cat not to worry, a "lion cut" is not the answer.

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Meow there, meow there. Tis on the chilliest night in ol' cobblestoned cities, breathing with dark memories and characters who used to roam to and fro. Alleyways lit by kerosene crooks, charlatans of every kind, harrowing heretics waiting for their chance to pounce on anything dark, sinister, or gothic. From gathering under moonlight, to reciting ritualistic repertoires  to revive those 6 feet under, there are a sect of people in the world who appreciate things that aren't the standard happy-go-lucky fortes. There are those who prefer the dismal, the depressive, the dark, the gothic. From reading Mary Shelly's Frankenstein to Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven, some people prefer to linger in shadows than spend their time in broad daylight with other mortals. These creatures of the underworld might even prefer the occasional, yet superstitious black cat.  

Black cats are unfairly and unjustly pushed to the periphery of society, and I for one don't agree with this mistreatment of such a beautiful and symbolic animal. Forgoe superstition and enjoy these cute black cat photos. 

Pet sitting services rely on basic trust, except some pet sitters think temporary care means permanent ownership with a side of elaborate lies.

The suburban pet thief shows impressive creativity by treating cat theft like a magic trick, making beloved pets disappear into disguised crates while convincing owners their animals suddenly hate them and prefer strangers.

Orange cats. Agents of chaos. Sweet little weirdos. Affectionate goofballs with zero impulse control. Ask anyone who's lived with one. These cats are a vibe all their own.

They'll scream at a wall, then flop dramatically like they just ran a marathon (they didn't). They'll launch themselves at your ankles, steal your snacks, and then curl up like nothing happened. It's like living with a clown who also happens to be kind of a genius… but mostly just very loud.

The collective theory is that all orange cats share one brain cell, and honestly, that checks out. But for every unhinged moment, there's also a melt-your-heart one. They're expert snugglers, professional headbutters, and surprisingly needy for attention in the most endearing way.

They're not the most graceful, or the most logical, but they are 100% themselves at all times. And that's what makes them iconic. Orange cats might not make your life easier… but they will definitely make it more interesting.

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