22 Wholesome Cats for a Softer Day on the Internet (October 24, 2026)

Cata Holmes • Writer

Oct 24, 2026 6:15 AM EDT

Could your day use a little extra softness?

Have you ever experience that feeling where you don't what to do with the internet? Nowadays, the World Wide Web is full of sad news, conflicts, political news… It's become a source of sadness. Even though it's okay to keep track of what's going on in the world, it can take a toll on us. Sometimes, we just want to get online, look for something cute or fun, and move on with the rest of the day. But it gets complicated when you're stuck with a bunch of news you never meant to see. Being mindful of what you see online takes effort, because it can really affect your mood.

I've been reading about this lately, and many users have confirmed they feel down whenever they go online. And honestly, I agree, since it's happened to me more than I would like. Staying in touch with internet culture and the latest trends takes a lot of time online, but I have one strategy that helps me stay grounded and focused before I get sucked into the bad-news spiral. And that's actually searching for any kind of animal content, whether it's a story about a man and his lion or some good, wholesome cat memes. It always works.

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I get it: we all have those days in which we don't want to do anything but scroll on our phones. Most people say this is a bad habit and that we should grab a book or go for a walk. But that's a whole other activity, when the purpose is to relax with our phones. Why does that have to be a bad thing? In my opinion, using technology and these modern resources can be a great way to relax and chill at home. The only thing that matters, and the one we should be the most careful, is with the content we decided to see. As I said, this can really affect our brain chemistry, so be wise about what you watch.
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If you're here, you can probably tell I decided to share these cat pictures with you today. Nothing else: no memes this time. Just cat pics. Is that enough to be on the wholesome side of the internet? Yes, in my opinion. See, when it comes to animals, they don't have that part of the brain that's always grabbing onto the worst thought. They focus only on the present moment, and that can teach us humans one of the most valuable lessons.
Using the internet for happiness is a good approach, but if we look up low-quality content, we won't feel better about ourselves. If you take a look at your cat, they don't have to do that. They feel bad when they're hungry, tired, or it's time to shower. That's it. So, maybe we should be more like them.
So, the next time you're feeling down because you've just spent too much time dabbling in the wrong side of the internet, come back to this cat's photos, and they will ground you and remind you what's important in life: the present moment.
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