The Council of Cattos

16 October is Global Cat day and as any cat lover has to know already, you hardly need an excuse to post and share one more cat picture. Cats are almost supernaturally photogenic and often accidentally quirky as well. Or they can be cute and diabolical at the same time. If you had any doubts about whether cats are running the world already, this Facebook group dispenses plenty of casual evidence to support the argument in favor, as yu will see cats twisting grumpy dads around their tiny paw pads, cats ingeniously subverting human machinations and any number of other expressions of cat worship. You may also see cats on the job, cats complaining about human roommates and the various impossible group formations adopted by cats in multiple-feline households. 

Members: 228,2k, at the time of writing

Trigger Warnings: None.

Go here to visit or join.

THE BLACK CAT APPRECIATION GROUP

Continuing our special focus on animal friendly communities for World Animal day on October 4th, here's a very timely Facebook group, since October is also the month of Halloween. 

According to statistics, black cats are often last to be adopted from shelters. Whether this is due to superstition or because of a witchy reputation, it's really heartening to know that black gets get plenty of love in this welcoming Facebook group for cats and their owners. If you have an appreciation for the mystique and composure of black cats, this is the perfect space for a daily fix of black cat images. You will see black cats chilling, black cats all spruced up and shiny, black cats showing off (toys, furniture, bow-ties, Halloween costumes, birthday treats) and black cat GIFs. There are also tributes to departed black cats and appeals for prayers, advice and good vibes to benefit black cats in need. Tuxedos are honorary members, and there will be the occasional non-black cat making an appearance.

Members: 170.7k at time of writing.

Trigger Warnings: sad cat stories. 

Go here to visit or join. 

(Photo credit: Lolame on Pixabay)

Update: this group has changed its setting to private - 29 March 2026