Mama cat

Kittens are a bit different to puppies and human babies in that they'll generally spend most of their day away. However, when they sleep, like in these pictures, we're sure you'll agree they're darned cute, and we're sure you'll say awww.

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Social media users adored the cat's gesture in the viral clip, with one saying "I would die of happiness if mine did that."

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This teeny kitty adores his cat mama! Xanadu the tiny bitty fuzzball is the only ginger kitten out of his litter of five. He stands out not only to his hoomans, but also his loving cat mama Maxine who showers him with lots of cuddles and TLC. "You would always find him snuggling around her neck or ...

The mama cats in these stories have amazing motherly instincts and will do whatever it takes to protect their youngsters, even if their kids aren’t the same species. Whether moms are biological, adopted, or foster, they deserve to be celebrated on Mother’s Day. #mamacats #mothersdaycats

When Jesse Ryan brought Minnie the ginger kitten home, their grown up cat Evin decided that there was only one thing to do about this new arrival. He adopted him!

Mom holding her baby