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Every cat needs a cat tree. That's one of the essentials of cat ownerships. Of course, you can choose not to get one, but that just means that your chairs and your carpets and your couches will become the scratch posts... and we don't want that. Of course, you can make your own cat tree if you're a talented builder or you can try a DIY castle made entirely of cardboard. 

In reality though, the easiest thing to do is just go on Amazon and get one of the best cat trees on there. Well, you're in luck, because we, the editors, have made a list of the best cat trees on Amazon - from the functional and affordable to the insane ones you don't even want to know the cost of but would love to look at. That is, of course, if your cat won't choose the box instead of the cat tree in the first place.

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Imagine discovering a tree full of magical-looking animals right in your backyard. It must feel absolutely magical. Like stepping into a fairytale, Snow White going on a stroll in the woods, walking to a bunch of adorable owls. 

This twitter thread tells the story of a person who must have felt that exact way, walking into their neighbor's backyard and finding a tree full of the most unique, magical-looking owls in a tree right in their backyard. Personally, having never come across this type of owl before, I would been stunned. A huge group of gorgeous red-eyed long-eared owls are living in their person's backyard, and they are so beautiful it's hard to look away.

We must warn you - the animal that you're about to see is the most elusive animal you've ever gazed upon. It is the big cat spider. It is only seen once every blue moon. Spread out across the tress in all its glory, limbs loose and perfectly camaflauged. These spider leopards and jaguars are animals of grace, and they are lethal... in their cuteness. 

Okay, fine, they're not real spiders. That's just our excuse to make the cutest collection of big cats hanging out in trees. Because wanting to climb up is not just a house cat thing. Then again, all big cats have a little house cat energy in them, and that only makes us love them more. 

'Tis the season! Thanksgiving is over and the holiday season is well on its way! We're seeing people put up their trees everywhere! And those who have cats know more than anyone how this next month will be.

The age-old classic, cats vs Christmas trees. It's a yearly segment that we never get tired of because there's always new and hilarious content out there of cats destroying or plotting to destroy that highly decorated tree. Will the humans win this year and have their tree up all season? Or are they simply doomed and their cats shall be the ones to decide their faith?

Sweet darlings cats, if there's one universal truth is that they have this need to be within that tree, they have a desire to attack those ornament, to take down the tree entirely. They can't help it, they are programmed to destroy that tree. Who was it that programmed that function is not known to us, but we have reason to believe it was a higher power.... ceiling cat, perhaps?

Us humans take months, sometimes over a year to take our first steps, while many animals only ever take a couple minutes. But some animal babies are capable of even more than that, like these tiny totally safe-to-cuddle bear cubs who have already perfected the art of climbing trees at their tini-tiny age. 

It's an experience every tiny bear cub will go through at some point in their lives, and not only is it insanely impressive, it is also incredibly cute. So, take a look at these pawdoable bear cubs taking their first steps (up a tree) with their mommies there to help and protect them and enjoy your heart melting of cute. 

Just when we thought we'd seen it all, we happen upon this fine example of a tree that literally owns itself. It's a beautiful and strange world, folks. 

Taking care of plants is an underappreciated skill. While most of us would probably unintentionally kill them after a week or so, there are those of you who are dedicated plant parents who treat them as lovingly pets. Check out some more plant memes here while you're at it!

There are dog people, there are cat people, and then there are...plant people, who consider their plants as pets. These memes are for you, plant people. The rest of the world may not fully understand you, but we do.

This is pretty dang neat. Tree is out there chilling on the land that it owns, and one day, passing it on down to the next tree. 

This entitled neighbor sounds like she was a total nightmare. Apparently, she lost a tree of her own, and within the misery of that experience, she decided to try and take it out on someone else. So, she went and chopped down another person's tree, which just so happened to be a Sequoia that was worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. The pro revenge was successfully had thanks to the watchful eye of a wildlife camera. 

Most indoor "cat trees" are actually multi-level scratchers that don't really look like real trees and therefore, don't provide the lifelike outdoor experience for us, as cat owners, as well as for our furry friends.    

Shelley and Joe DelRocco, an animal lover couple from Florida, decided to step in and create custom made treehouses from real trees and silk leaves. The new pieces are aesthetically-pleasing house plants you will never have to water but will upgrade the total look of your house and provide your kitty with the outdoor feel while being indoor.  
The DelRoccos made their first pet treehouse for their own cats in 2008. Since then, their home business soon grew, and today they sell their designs to cat owners all over the U.S. and beyond: "Our real cat tree with leaves is designed to focus on your cat's true nature, bringing out your cat's primal instincts," the DelRoccos told My modern Met. "This method helps reduce captive stress and encourages your cat to stretch and scratch on the gnarled branches, bark, lichen and all." Check out their beautiful designs on etsy.

Story via: My Modern Met

When this guy was faced with a dumb law getting in the way, this guy decided to fight back with a Cat. The logistics around tree removal can lead to some interesting drama. Here are some more loopholes clever people exploited.

These are the type of memes that'll make you scratch your head and then immediately think about how relatable they actually are. Who really spends time fully decorating the back of their Christmas tree anyway? Ain't nobody gonna see it, so what's the point? 

Check out Know Your Meme for a more complete collection of these strange memes!