22 Wholesome Cats for a Softer Day on the Internet (November 7, 2026)

Cata Holmes • Writer

Nov 7, 2026 6:15 AM EST

When you need a little break from the internet, who better to bring us peace than a bunch of adorable cats doing what they do best?

We get it: the internet can be a loud place sometimes. Between the news and so many other things, it's easy to get caught up in the bad side of things and forget to feel good and stay in tune with the present moment. And there's nobody to blame for this: consuming good things online is a habit we all need to build, especially those of us who spend most of the day in front of a computer, like me.

Of course, the best way to stop spiraling into bad thoughts is to get outside and connect with the real world. Turn off your devices and spend good, high-quality time with your friends and family, but after you've done that and want some good internet content, watching cat videos or scrolling through cat memes can have a positive effect.

No, I'm not making this up to keep you on this story: a study proved it. Indiana University conducted a study with 7000 participants and found that watching wholesome cat content can have a positive effect and make people feel happy. So yeah, scrolling through some good cat memes can be therapeutic; who would have thought?

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Even if they are watching cat videos on YouTube to procrastinate or while they should be working, the emotional pay-off may actually help people take on tough tasks afterward
This is what Gall Myrick said in his reports, and I don't think we can improve this news. Scrolling through good cat content can soothe your brain and help you feel happier and more relaxed. And this is very important with the lives we're currently living. There's too much to get done and too many things to worry about, and somehow there's always less time to do it all. No wonder people feel sad most of the time.
Now, it feels good that we can actually enjoy some cat content without feeling bad about it. I'm going to quote that exact same phrase when my mom tells me to stop using my phone and do something productive. I love that the study confirms that even when we are procrastinating, we can enjoy cat memes, and the effect will be good too.
I don't recommend staying on your phone all day, every day, no matter whether you're scrolling through feline funnies. We still need to get outside, get some sunshine, breathe cold and fresh air, and hang out with the people we love. But if you're going to spend some recreational time on the internet, diving into some wholesome cats is the way to go.
If you have a cat at home, you're lucky, because you get to enjoy them in different ways. You spend time with it in real life, and you can also find the best memes about it here online. You are a true cat lover and fanatic. Anyway, I know you want me to stop rambling and get to enjoy your cat content in peace, so this is me saying goodbye and reminding you that cat memes are actually good for you.
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