20 Snoozy Sailor Cats Lounging in Itty Bitty Hammocks on Ships Throughout History

Mariel Ruvinsky • Writer and Editor

Aug 16, 2024 10:00 AM EDT

There are some haters out there who laugh at us for how much we're obsessed with cats, but we don't understand it. Cats are worth obsessing over. They are literally purrfect. And we are not the only ones who think so. Historically, people have obsessed over cats. Even before people had phones and cameras, they managed to commemorate their cats being adorable in painting of their cats purrito-ed and in paintings of their cats destroying human things, even in paintings of people spoon-feeding their cats.

The love that humans have for cats stands the test of time and space. And it will continue to do so. These images of naval ship cats in tiny hammocks only proves it. It shows that these cats were loved, were considered part of the crew, were living their best lives being worshipped on giant ships surrounded by water. It's one of the cutest things you will ever see, and it's because humans love cats, furrever and always.

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Historically, cats used to be kept on ships as pest control. Which is very impurrtant. A task that can only be performed as purrfessionals. What did not have to happen were those cats getting their own little hammocks. It did not have to happen, but thank goodness that it did.
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Clearly, these kitties were beloved by the crews on these ships if they got pampered so hard, and that makes us so happy. All the mice they want, all the snuggles and attention, and a comfy bed to boot? That is what we call purrfection.
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