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A woman in Washington was walking her dog when they came across a box. The pup was oddly curious about it, so the woman figured she’d better check out what was inside. When she opened it, she found something so heartbreaking…

This little kitten was waiting inside the box.

She was a little skinny, but otherwise pretty healthy. But…why was she in a box by the side of the road?

This note was written on the inside of the box. It reads…

“My mommy’s boyfriend is mean to me. [Desperate] for loving home :(”

Hold on for a second while I go find some Kleenex.

(via Discovery)

It’s incredible that a child would have the heart to let go of a furry friend in exchange for its safety. Not all young people are able to think of other beings in that way — and clearly some adults are incapable, too. Now the tiny kitten is being cared for by MEOW Cat Rescue, and she’s living in a foster home with other kittens her age. She’s not old enough to be adopted yet, but as soon as she is, we’re sure she’ll have no trouble finding a loving home.

This child’s bravery saved a kitten’s life. Bravo!

In Stockholm, Sweden, right before hauling away literally tons of rotting, dripping, stinky garbage to the incinerator, workers heard a tiny noise from the mountain of trash. Small meows were coming from inside the mess, and the workers weren’t about to let whatever kitten was in there get thrown into a fire…so they dove in to its rescue.

This is what they were up against.

So. Much. Garbage…juice.

They used a shovel and broom to carefully sift through all of the sludge…

Making sure not to hurt the kitty in the process.

After 30 minutes, they saw this.

He was slimy, stinky, and repulsed by his own condition, but otherwise alright.

After a bath at the shelter, he was still a little grumpy about the situation.

I would be too. Ick x 1,000.

But he soon cheered up!

Because one of the shelter workers adopted him not too long after he came in.

(via The Dodo)

What started off as a scary and so, so, so, sososo gross situation turned into a good thing for this little guy. Had he not gotten stuck in this trash heap, he might never have found this loving forever home — talk about a silver (trashy) lining!

When our tiny feline friends look for shelter from the elements, they oftentimes choose places that can put them in even more danger. That’s why it’s always SUPER important to tap your tires and car engine if it’s been raining, snowing, especially hot, or cold. There could be a tiny baby that crawled his or her way up into the innards of your car.

That’s exactly what happened in a Sacramento, CA, McDonald’s parking lot…

Luckily for this little guy, firemen were there to save the day.

He still needs a checkup and a bath, but it looks like the aptly named McNugget is going to be okay.

We found one of my beloved family cats under the hood of an Isuzu Trooper in a supermarket parking lot…so remember to rap your hoods!

For some of us, it’s kind of hard to be around others for long periods of time…or really at all. Sometimes it’s better to just stay in with a good book and a cup of tea (or giant bowl of ice cream). But when society does force us into social situations, it can get rough, leaving us longing for our best friends (i.e. Liz Lemon).

I only wish that I was as cute as all of these babies when I’m being awkward at a party!

1. “Do I have to play with the other puppies?”

2. Sometimes shyness can translate to anger or aggression…

3. Other times it just translates straight to adorableness.

A photo posted by Omar Aviles (@l.t.m._photography_) on Aug 13, 2015 at 6:35am PDT

4. “Hey, just seeing if anyone was in here. I’ll come back later.”

5. Just…look me in the eyes. Please?

6. “Privacy, please!”

A photo posted by FMAS Animal Shelter (@fmas_animal_shelter) on Jul 25, 2015 at 7:04am PDT

7. “I don’t want to go to the ice cream social! I don’t even like ice cream!”

8. “I prefer silence, please and thank you. Goodbye.”

A photo posted by @lynnab3lla on Aug 18, 2015 at 11:48am PDT

9. “Hi my name is Kirby and I’m a shy dog.”

10. It’s about time to come out of that shell, little nug.

11. I guess band practice is cancelled for the foreseeable future.

12. “You didn’t tell me you were having a dinner party!”

A photo posted by Emily (@emahlee13) on Aug 13, 2015 at 4:50pm PDT

13. “Can’t I just sleep forever?!”

A photo posted by Libby Lou 🇺🇸🐶🐾 (@libertylouise_the_mutt) on Aug 5, 2015 at 7:03pm PDT

14. “You should have learned to just not bring me to parties by now.”

15. “I can’t see you, you can’t see me.”

16. “Obedience school is bad enough, now you have to dress me up in this?”

A photo posted by Matcha the shiba (@shibainu_matcha) on Aug 6, 2015 at 8:35pm PDT

17. “I can’t take him anywhere.”

18. “Um, can we, um, maybe…change…the channel? It’s okay if no. I mean. Whatever. Never mind actually, bye!”

19. Heeeere, kitty kitty kitty.

20. It’s okay if you need a hiding place, but I really need to do a load of whites…

A photo posted by Kilala (@kiki_thekat) on Jul 21, 2015 at 9:42am PDT

21. “Can’t I just stay here?”

A photo posted by @vnt.p on Aug 23, 2015 at 12:29am PDT

22. “Don’t look at me!”

23. She’s definitely not ready for the world!

A photo posted by Mark Jimuel Castillo (@markjcastillo) on Aug 9, 2015 at 7:29pm PDT

24. “I wasn’t having fun! Leave me alone!”

A video posted by The Cutest Puppy Clips & Pics! (@cutepuppyclips) on Jul 4, 2015 at 6:11am PDT

If any of these guys would let me get anywhere near them, I’d give them all the biggest hug in the world, and tell them that they’ll get over their shyness…one day.

You just gotta jump in the deep end! Talk about the weather or terrible movies (or Beggin’ Strips and toy mice) with a stranger, and you’ll see it’s really not that bad!

Cats have pretty much taken over the world at this point. Why? How? The only explanation is that they’re so, so, SO weird…that they’ve wiggled and pawed their way into our hearts. One of the most adorably strange things that we’ve caught our furry felines doing, though, is sitting on glass. It doesn’t sound like much until you see the phenomenon firsthand.

1. “If I show you my paws, will you play with me?”

2. Those black paw pads, though.

A photo posted by Harold (@thecatharold) on Jun 10, 2015 at 2:11pm PDT

3. Love this view.

A photo posted by @shadowiesince98 on May 15, 2015 at 7:47am PDT

4. The treat monster captured from a rare vantage point.

A photo posted by Jonathan Campbell (@tranquilogringo) on Apr 10, 2015 at 3:00pm PDT

5. Every angle works for this model!

A photo posted by Pumpkin & Marine (@ragamuffin_pumpkin_marine) on Apr 1, 2015 at 8:22am PDT

6. So. SMUSHY.

A photo posted by Pets Magazine Singapore (@petsmagazinesg) on Mar 12, 2015 at 5:06am PDT

7. Are you even real?

A photo posted by Betty Padgett (@akaelisabeth) on Dec 7, 2014 at 1:17pm PST

8. I’m 95% sure cats are mainly liquid.

A photo posted by A cat’s life (@4_neko) on May 13, 2014 at 3:40am PDT

9. Make that 99%, actually.

10. The front paw tuck is priceless.

A photo posted by NickiNick (@nickistyxx) on May 21, 2013 at 12:10pm PDT

11. “Who, me?“

A photo posted by Anna Williams (@annasaysxo) on Feb 16, 2015 at 7:02am PST

12. I’d be scared, too, if I was walking on a see-through floor!

A photo posted by Gina Bond (@ginab331) on May 17, 2015 at 6:48am PDT

13. “Wanna hang out?”

A photo posted by Domi Leung (@domileung) on Jul 29, 2015 at 1:05pm PDT

14. “What does dis taste like?”

A photo posted by Alexandra Crockett (@metalcatsbook) on May 17, 2015 at 1:51pm PDT

15. …Is he…meditating?

A photo posted by @2cats_and_a_bird on Jul 13, 2015 at 8:45am PDT

16. The fatter, the better.

A photo posted by Haylee Nay (@eelyahlegov) on Apr 22, 2015 at 9:33pm PDT

17. Big is truly beautiful.

A photo posted by Jenna Kaker (@jennakaker) on Feb 1, 2015 at 10:27am PST

18. Your face says cat, but your feet say rabbit.

A photo posted by laur ⚡️ (@lkam_) on Apr 23, 2015 at 9:35pm PDT

19. “Ummm…can I help you?”

A photo posted by Kimberly Lawson (@kalawson1) on Apr 13, 2015 at 5:16pm PDT

20. “Yeah, you need something, or what?”

A photo posted by Laurel Moffitt (@hayyitslaur) on Apr 4, 2015 at 1:14pm PDT

21. They go sideways, too!

A photo posted by Courtney May (@courtn_ymay) on Aug 2, 2014 at 2:12pm PDT

22. This kitten wants no part of it, though. Not one bit.

Who knew cats were so malleable? They’re basically fluffy versions of silly putty.

As summertime draws to a close, everyone’s trying to squeeze in as much sunshine as humanly (or otherwise) possible. Whether your jam is lying in the grass with a good book in the public park, taking a hike, going for a long run, staking out the ice cream truck, or lying out on your roof, I’m sure you’re trying to get some quality time with the nice weather before everything turns to ice.

These furry friends are with you, but their favorite summer oasis? The beach, of course!

1. Don’t need a conch to hear the ocean from here!

2. Which one of you took my sunscreen?

3. “Will you SPF my tummy? I can’t reach.”

4. This guy’s more of a flying fish than a puppy!

5. Once a beach bum, always a beach bum.

6. “I got sand in my mouth, but I don’t even care.”

7. “I like sand, do you?”

8. Beach naps > any other naps.

9. Whoever told you that Mr. Cottontail didn’t enjoy a good beach day was a straight-up liar.

10. Easy there, fella.

11. “This is gonna be an epic sunset, I can feel it in my whiskers.”

A photo posted by O s k a r + E l i (@hello_oskar) on Jul 30, 2015 at 7:36am PDT

12. Classic water-in-the-ear shot.

13. You’re NEVER too old for the beach.

14. “Unhand me, human, I need to feel the sand between my paw pads!”

15. “Hot sand, hot sand! Need your shoes, mom.”

A photo posted by gibchaveena (@gibchaveena) on Aug 10, 2015 at 7:23am PDT

16. Classic. Just…classic.

17. SOMEone’s excited.

18. Gotta get that Vitamin D.

A photo posted by gibchaveena (@gibchaveena) on Aug 10, 2015 at 5:42am PDT

19. Don’t stare straight at the sun, pup.

20. “CRAB. CRAB. CRAB.”

21. She feels she’s getting back to her roots.

A photo posted by David Hard (@redbearded) on Jun 16, 2015 at 6:37pm PDT

22. “Shotgun for the blue boogie board! It brings out my eyes!”

23. The next cover of Trunks Illustrated‘s swimsuit issue.

24. “As long as I don’t have to actually sit in the sand, I’m a happy camper.”

A photo posted by Tudge Is My Name (@comewithcat_2ocean) on Jun 14, 2015 at 5:23am PDT

25. “We really should’ve brought the kite.”

26. That cool sand and warm sun combo is sooooo nice.

27. “It just keeps going, so I just keep running! I could run forever!”

28. Tiny beached whale? Or giant, happy pooch?

29. “Care for a boat ride? That’ll be $30.”

A photo posted by Liz and Jamie (@followtheboat) on Aug 12, 2015 at 2:20pm PDT

30. “This is the most majestic litter box I’ve ever seen in my whole long life.”

These cuties are having the times of their lives. Maybe it’s time to take a hint and enjoy the days you have left, instead of missing what you haven’t even experienced yet.

Take a beach trip before it’s too late! Take your fur baby, too, please.

If you liked those beach bums, check out who this corgi met on a sandy adventure!