22 Country Cats Meowing to "Jolene" to Honor the Purrfect Dolly Parton

Briana Viser • Writer and Editor

Aug 26, 2026 11:00 AM EDT

Just a dash of Southern comfort for Dolly fans who are cat pawrents celebrating the life and legacy of a great country singer.

Dolly is one of the most successful and influential musicians of all time. She didn't have it easy in the world, and grew up modest. But she used her brains, brawn, and talent to establish herself as a country music icon that we still love and cherish today. If you like cats, you're sure to love Dolly, because this gal was also an animal activist. She was born in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, and though she lived a long and prosperous life, she will eternally be remembered by I Can Has Cheezburger. She sang of life, love, hope, working 9-5, and the nuances of life. Dubbed "The Queen of Country" for good reason, Dolly represents everything positive in the world, and the amazing talent of women.

Country cats are something Dolly would know everything about. Living the country life is not like a big city, it's not a New Yorker or a California surfer. It's not a Miami partier and it's not a mountain dwelling Pacific Northwester. The south and Midwest make up such a huge portion of the United States, and cultures, foods, and accents vary vastly. Country music is as popular as it gets in those parts, and for anyone who likes it, the twang is something endearing. If you're a Dolly Parton fan and cat person, then you can scroll these slow, rural, and cowboy cat memes to honor a great lady. Enjoy.

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Cowboys still get a tummy ache

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Dolly isn't just an amazing musician, she's really transformed herself into a philanthropist and good hearted woman. She speaks authentically, and she really was one of a kind. Let's remember her for all the good she did for the world.
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Classic look for cowboy cats

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Everyone loves Jolene

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How does it make you feel?

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You're under arrest

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He's got the goods

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Boom

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A hardworking cat

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He just wants to ride his horse

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He's had a rough day

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Working hard or hardly working?

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He ate a bit too much

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Dolly paws

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He's gonna get you!

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Parder

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Meownin'

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There he is!

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He's hungry

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She's doing her best

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Rootin and tootin

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Professional cat

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Thief!

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