Cat captions hit different because cats hit different. Below: 80 cat captions sorted by attitude — sassy (cat's POV), sweet (yours), and judgmental (theirs to you).

81 cat captions for instagram

she's mine. she rejects this.

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he runs the household. I pay the bills.

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I work for her. she signs nothing.

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the only personality in this apartment.

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I asked her to move and she filed a complaint.

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please respect the queen.

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she's loud, dramatic, and right.

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he gives looks I can't decode and I'm grateful.

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I am the human he chose. it was a hostile takeover.

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I love her more than she allows.

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I love him more than is comfortable for either of us.

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I love them and they tolerate me. it's mutual.

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yes I have cat hair on every shirt. that's love.

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yes I have a cat tree taller than my bookshelf. priorities.

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yes I have premium cat food. she demands it.

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she demands respect and a snack.

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she demands respect and a window.

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she demands respect and a blanket.

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living with him is like working with a tiny, opinionated boss.

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living with her is like working with a tiny, dramatic boss.

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living with them is like working with two tiny, opposing bosses.

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I'm not a cat person. I'm her person specifically.

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I'm not a cat person. I'm his person specifically.

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I'm not a cat person. they made me.

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she came to me. now I'm hers. it was a long con.

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he came to me. now I'm his. it was a quick con.

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they came to me. now I'm theirs. I'm cool with it.

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mood: cat. eyes half closed. judgment full.

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mood: cat. paw out. heart out.

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mood: cat. loaf form. lethal.

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I have no plans. she does.

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I have no plans. he does.

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I have no plans. they're napping.

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the cat tax is real and I owe it monthly.

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the cat tax is hourly here.

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the cat tax has been collected. you're welcome.

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she insists I post her. who am I to refuse.

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he insists I post him. mostly because he sits on my keyboard.

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they insist I post them. it's their algorithm.

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the look. the loaf. the legend.

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the look. the loaf. the legacy.

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the look. the loaf. the longtime ruler.

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mostly soft. occasionally a problem.

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mostly soft. occasionally a typhoon.

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mostly soft. occasionally judgmental.

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you cannot tell me she isn't running this house.

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you cannot tell me he isn't running this house.

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you cannot tell me they aren't running this house.

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my therapist asked who runs my schedule. I said her name.

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my therapist asked who runs my schedule. I said his name.

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  • 51.

    my therapist asked who runs my schedule. I said both their names.

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  • 52.

    she has a Sunday routine and I respect it.

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    he has a Sunday routine and I respect it.

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  • 54.

    they have a Sunday routine and I respect it.

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  • 55.

    first cat. forever cat. supreme cat.

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  • 56.

    first cat. only cat. queen cat.

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  • 57.

    first cat. last cat. wise cat.

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  • 58.

    I would not survive without her judgment.

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  • 59.

    I would not survive without his presence.

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  • 60.

    I would not survive without their chaos.

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  • 61.

    sleeping 14 hours a day and still tired. iconic.

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    sleeping 14 hours a day and still cute. iconic.

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    sleeping 14 hours a day and still loud. iconic.

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  • 64.

    the boss is in. the door is closed.

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  • 65.

    the boss is in. the email is unanswered.

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  • 66.

    the boss is in. she's not available for anyone.

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  • 67.

    every photo is a portrait if you light it right.

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  • 68.

    every photo is a portrait if she pauses long enough.

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  • 69.

    every photo is a portrait if he agrees to it.

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  • 70.

    yes I will pay for the fancy food. yes she deserves it.

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  • 71.

    yes I will pay for the fancy food. yes he prefers it.

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  • 72.

    yes I will pay for the fancy food. yes they fight over it.

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  • 73.

    she sees me. she judges me. she still curls up.

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  • 74.

    he sees me. he judges me. he still purrs.

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  • 75.

    they see me. they judge me. they still come back.

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  • 76.

    the loaf is in.

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  • 77.

    the loaf is on the couch.

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  • 78.

    the loaf is on the windowsill.

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  • 79.

    I love a low-effort cat. she gives that.

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  • 80.

    I love a low-effort cat. he gives that.

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  • 81.

    I love a low-effort cat. they take turns.

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