A Ray of Sunshine in the Form of 25 Fuzzy Feline Funnies

Bar Mor Hazut • Senior Editor

May 6, 2026 3:00 PM EDT

Are you familiar with Michael Jackson's song "Ben"?

Some people say it's the artist's most unhinged song, because it's basically about the special bond between a boy and his… rat.

Yep, you read that right, a rat. Although it is not mentioned in the song itself, it was used as the soundtrack for a horror movie about a rat, with young Michael's voice being the key element to the weirdly moving song. As years went by, people forgot about this weird origin story, and the song became a long song to the misunderstood, the outcast, and the unseen.

Why are we telling you all about a song that came out in 1972?

Well, if you listen to the song's lyrics, you will find that they might apply to many relationships between a hooman and a pet, rat or otherwise. The song talks about two friends who have found each other after looking for someone for so long. It showcases how we are never alone with a friend by our side, even if that friend is always running around.

It's a beautiful tribute, and every time we hear that song, we think about our cats, who have found us against all odds and become our friends, even through all the struggles and the hurt.

Before you go and listen to this surprisingly sweet song, scroll down to enjoy this collection of hissterical cat memes, which might surprise you just as much as this song will. After that, if you feel like serenading your beloved feline, we won't judge you one bit.

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via John Lebron
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via Ayu Novl
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via John Lebron
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via Nicky Dale
Even though these memes might not be able to compete with the wholesomeness of a song about a rat, we hope you will still find them sweet and heartwarming, and you'll get to enjoy them just as much as we enjoy songs like “Ben.”
Your beloved pet might appreciate them too, so keep scrolling to see as much as possible before you pspsps them over and share the hilarity with your best and most purrfect friends…
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via catsdoingthings
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via Depina Anggun
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via Nicky Dale
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via Shelley Harris
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via Brittney Eliza
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via Andréa Dawson
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via Phoenix L Gato
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via @purrfectinfluencer
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via @Viral Cats
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via Joeann Biby
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via surreal.cats, thisone0verhere
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via Angela Duhon
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via Sheralda Randall
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via @shryma
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via @purrfectinfluencer
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via Elva Rose
We hope these memes will inspire you to show your love to your furriend as soon as possible! Nothing is better than remembering all the good you have and finding ways to appreciate it properly!
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via Dewiiy Ricky
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via Michelle Dunn
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via Ulfa Afriandini
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via Gabrielle R Feliciano
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via Rachel Connor