The world is brimming with pets. Among them, dogs often win us over with their playful antics. But cats? They take things a step further—they own us.
If you share your life with a cat, you’ve probably realized by now how proud and independent they can be. Let’s face it, they don’t just live in your home—they rule it. With that in mind, here are 9 photos of cats who perfectly balance arrogance and adorableness.
1. I Built Her a Bridge to the Window—Her Favorite Spot to Avoid Us
2. Celebrating a Full Week of Birthday Love for My Furry Royals
3. Arthur, 17 Years Old, Reigning on His Very Own Iron Throne
Molly DeVoss, a certified feline trainer and behavior specialist at Cat Behavior Solutions, knows a thing or two about pampered cats. “It’s great to give your cat attention, but overindulgence can backfire,” she explains.
Molly identifies two types of spoiling: “indulging their species’ needs” versus “human spoiling.” The first involves meeting their natural needs—like relieving boredom, providing proper nutrition, and offering outlets for instinctual behaviors. The second? Dressing them in costumes or feeding them gourmet treats they don’t need.
4. Momo Dreams of Napping in My Boyfriend’s ‘Hammock’
5. The Ultimate Cat Tree—Fit for a King
6. Sunset Rituals: Watching the Birds Roost Together
“If you spoil your cat by catering to their natural feline needs, you’re setting them up for a happy, well-adjusted life,” Molly advises. “But if you spoil them with things like costumes or unhealthy treats, they might eventually show their discontent—through aggression or destructive behavior.”
7. Trixie Loves Her ‘Boat’ in the Hot Tub, Spending Hours Floating Daily
8. When I’m Bored, I Wear an Extra Pair of Pants—and My Cat Loves to Lounge There
9. On Her First Day Home, My Kitten Took a Bath and Fell Asleep on My Shoulder
These cats may be spoiled, but they’re also living their best lives—on their own terms.
