44 Cat Quotes That Will Make You Meow

44 Cat Quotes That Will Make You Meow

Last updated on January 5th, 2024 at 01:22 pm

Dog or cat? For years, which animal makes a better pet has been a contentious topic in households. There is nothing better than a cosy embrace from our fluffy, meowing pals for those of us who are solidly on Team Cat. And here are “44 Cat Quotes” that will make you want to meow.

Funny Cat Quotes

Is your cat giving you that funny expression again? Did you see them do something ridiculous and then act like it never happened, like tip their pet’s bowl over and leave? If so, we most likely have a quote for you. Since cats are intriguing animals with distinctive personalities, we’ve compiled the funniest cat quotes that accurately describe your furry buddy.

“Cats can work out mathematically the exact place to sit that will cause the most inconvenience.”

PAM BROWN

“As every cat owner knows, nobody owns a cat.”

ELLEN PERRY BERKELEY

“Some people say that cats are sneaky, evil, and cruel. True, and they have many other fine qualities as well.”

MISSY DIZICK

“Cats are absolute individuals, with their own ideas about everything, including the people they own.”

JOHN DINGMAN

“A black cat passing by the crossroad can stop hundreds of people, what a red light on traffic signal has failed to do for a long time.”

NITYA PRAKASH

“Cats have no guilt and very little shame.”

URSULA K. LE GUIN

“Cats do not have to be shown how to have a good time, for they are unfailingly ingenious in that respect.” 

JAMES MASON

“If a dog jumps into your lap it is because he is fond of you; but if a cat does the same thing it is because your lap is warmer.”

A.N. WHITEHEAD

“I read that when cats are cuddling and kneading you, and you think it’s cute, they’re really just checking your vitals for weak spots.”

KANDYSE MCCLURE

“Those who’ll play with cats must expect to be scratched.”

MIGUEL DE CERVANTES

“One cat just leads to another.”

ERNEST HEMINGWAY
Dogs eat. Cats dine.
“Dogs eat. Cats dine.”

Cat Loss Quotes

We have put together loss of cat quotes that you can use in a condolence message, sympathy card, or on a memorial for your pet, whether you’re looking for the ideal words of comfort to give to a friend or family member who is grieving a cat or to console yourself as you mourn the loss of a beloved cat.

“Heaven will never be Paradise unless my cats are there waiting for me.”

ANONYMOUS

“No amount of time can erase the memory of a good cat.”

LEO DWORKIN

“The littlest feet make the biggest footprints in our hearts.”

ANONYMOUS

“To make heaven the perfect resting place for loved ones we adore, God made sure those Pearly Gates contained a kitty door.”

ANONYMOUS

“Many beautiful angels are leaping through heaven with a meow.”

ANONYMOUS

“The memories and paw print of a beloved cat remains in our heart and soul forever.”

ANONYMOUS

“No one can truly understand the bond we form with the cats we love until they experience the loss of one.”

ANONYMOUS

“When the cat you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.”

ANONYMOUS

“Cats leave paw prints in your heart, forever and always.”

ANONYMOUS
Time spent with cats is never wasted.
“Time spent with cats is never wasted.”

Cat Lover Quotes

Do you adore your cat and want everyone to know it? When sharing your affection for cats on social media for National Cat Day or your next photo mug, consider using some of the following quotes. These cat love quotes for cat lovers capture cats’ pure, unmistakable spirit.

“Cats speak the language of comfort and coolness and therefore we feel comfortable and cool whenever we see a cat!”

MEHMET MURAT ILDAN

“Since each of us is blessed with only one life, why not live it with a cat?”

ROBERT STEARNS

“A kitten is the delight of a household. All day long a comedy is played out by an incomparable actor.”

CHAMPFLEURY

“I love cats because I enjoy my home; and little by little, they become its visible soul.”

JEAN COCTEAU

“You will always be lucky if you know how to make friends with strange cats.”

COLONIAL AMERICAN PROVERB

“I’m not sure why I like cats so much. I mean, they’re really cute obviously. They are both wild and domestic at the same time.”

MICHAEL SHOWALTER

“Pets teach us the purest kind of love.”

ANONYMOUS

“Cats know how to obtain food without labor, shelter without confinement, and love without penalties.”

W. L. GEORGE
Cats have it all – admiration, an endless sleep, and company only when they want it.
“Cats have it all – admiration, an endless sleep, and company only when they want it.”

More Cat Quotes

These quotes sayings are like the cherry on top of our cat quotes. And if you have the privilege of owning a cat (or having a cat), you know these truths are all too relatable.

“Dogs believe they are human. Cats believe they are God.”

ANONYMOUS

“If animals could speak, the dog would be a blundering outspoken fellow; but the cat would have the rare grace of never saying a word too much.”

MARK TWAIN

“If there were to be a universal sound depicting peace, I would surely vote for the purr.”

BARBARA L. DIAMOND

“Cats choose us; we don’t own them.”

KRISTIN CAST

“Dogs come when they’re called. Cats take a message and get back to you.”

MARY BLY

“You can keep a dog, but it is the cat who keeps people because cats find humans useful domestic animals.” 

GEORGE MIKES

“A cat has absolute emotional honesty: human beings, for one reason or another, may hide their feelings, but a cat does not.”

ERNEST HEMINGWAY

“You can’t own a cat. The best you can do is be partners.”

SIR HARRY SWANSON

“I used to love dogs until I discovered cats.”

NAFISA JOSEPH

“By associating with the cat, one only risks becoming richer.”

COLETTE

“There is no snooze button on a cat who wants breakfast.”

ANONYMOUS

“Cats are intended to teach us that not everything in nature has a purpose.”

GARRISON KEILLOR

“Black cat or white cat: If it can catch mice, it’s a good cat.”

DENG XIAOPING
Black cat or white cat: If it can catch mice, it’s a good cat.
“Black cat or white cat: If it can catch mice, it’s a good cat.”

Now that you’ve determined which cat quotes genuinely capture your furry-fluffy friend’s character, it’s time to check out these Dog Quotes.

Nitesh Kuchhal, an IIM Calcutta graduate, is more than an educator—he's a mentor. With a passion for leadership and entrepreneurship, and travel. He has explored over 20 countries. Beyond teaching, he dives into psychology and discusses social issues. Though he is not a history expert, he enjoys learning about it through books, adding a historical touch to his many interests.

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