22 Purrfect Pookies of Cat Memes Being Absolute Babies

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Briana Viser • Writer and Editor
Jan 30, 2026 5:00 PM EST

My little pookie cookie. 

Nicknames, baby names, pet names, terms of endearment – they're all something we do, whether we realize it or not. Pet names are little symbols of love that we don't even notice. They're metaphors for the relationship, a window into the ins and outs of the dynamic between a certain couple. They're soft, silly, and often meaningful to the couple, but sometimes not. Sometimes they're highly emotional and have so many connotations that the person's government name wouldn't have. A pet name is affection speaking without logic or reasoning. It's a way of making things cuter naturally, without even trying. What's funny about pet names is that they evolve too. They go with inside jokes, they might have a theme. 

When you have an actual pet, you probably have a pet name for him or her as well. And there's really nothing cuter than having a cat with a pet name, and sitting together to scroll cat memes. If you feel like your cat is your child, your baby, and your love to take care of, then you'll adore these adorable cat memes that embody them as little babies. 

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    ohar If not baby then why baby shaped? @the_pizzacat
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  • I have several “pet names” for my pet, my cat Ty. His pet names are thus: Ty-Ty. Tyquisha, Tyler the Creator, pookie, bubs, and King. Of course he's king of the castle, who else would it be? Even my boyfriend doesn't get that title of Prince, King, and gentleman. 

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    When someone tells me my cat is not a baby
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    Purrito season has arrived @the_pizzacat
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    Doing my little weekend plans @the_pizzacat
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    You deserve to relax on your day off @the_pizzacat
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  • When I was a little girl my parents called me pookie and baby. Even to this day they still call me baby even though I'm 31! I guess it can be hard to let go of those feelings when you're a parent. Your children will always be babies to you, even if they grow up. With partners I was also called baby, or babe. Or I was referred to as different animals depending on the person. Sometimes it was a baby pig, a chick, a cat, a bird. It all depends on the context of the relationship. 

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    Will you open this for me? Coca-Co
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    Small and full of milk
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    Relationship goals @the_pizzacat
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    Us @the_pizzacat
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    My boy charging up @the_pizzacat
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    Sorry I can't make it I'm busy @the_pizzacat
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    They had an argument. Need time apart. @the_pizzacat
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    Gummy cat @the_pizzacat
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    He protect his friend @the_pizzacat
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    Small Mike has recognized your hard work this week. 5 @the_pizzacat 44
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    Pretending you're asleep when you were little @the_pizzacat
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    Imagine hating me and I'm just at home like this @the_pizzacat
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    What did you do this weekend? Me: @the_pizzacat
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    School never prepared us for real world skills like sharing fun facts about ourselves in meetings. @the_pizzacat
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    Like this post or I'll cut the internet @the_pizzacat
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    How chubby cats sleep knowing they need to wake you up at 3am for more food @the_pizzacat
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    It's time to lock in @the_pizzacat ThinkBook
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