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Even though cats and hoomans don't speak the same language, as we get to know each other, we understand more and more without having to utter a word.

Last weekend, I finally got around to watching Project Hail Mary at the movie theatre, and just like the rest of the world, I was absolutely moved by the relationship Grace and Rocky formed. I found it fascinating that even though they had almost nothing in common and barely any way to communicate, they managed to overcome those obstacles and talk to each other like any other couple of best friends would. Each of them showed the other what life looks like from their perspective, and they respected each other and learned everything they possibly could until they formed a bond stronger than ever.

I would like to imagine we do the same thing with our beloved furry feline friends. 

I adopted my cat, Coco, 5 years ago, and every day I've known her, I've learned more about who she is and how she communicates, and she has done the same. She knows many English words by now, like 'Sit' and 'Snack', and she fully comprehends the shifts in my moods simply based on the tone of my voice. She knows when I'm sad, happy, or angry, and she shifts her behavior according to what she thinks will improve my mood.

On the other side, I have also come to learn Coco's different ways of communication, as well as certain words in her language. I know which 'Meow' signals that she's hungry, and which one means that she simply wants love and attention. I know when she's tired and when she is in a playful mood, and what every single facial expression of hers means. I often find myself having full conversations with her and come out the other side with complete comprehension of what she told me and what I told her in return.

Project Hail Mary is an inspiring story and proof that love is a universal language. And we get to prove that too every single day, when we spend time with our beloved pets, and communicate with each other without a single issue.

So, next time you talk to your cat, show them the hissterical cat memes below. We have a feeling those can rise over any language barrier, too.

Do you ever leave the grocery store and say, "Gosh, I think I forgot something!" Well, cat lovers, maybe you forgot to bring home the adorable, sweet black cat that you were petting in the parking lot. Fortunately, this person, taking a late-night stroll to their grocery store, found exactly what they were looking for at the market: A friend. 

Cats come to us at the most random times. In classic cat fashion, it's often at the most inconvenient moments of our lives, like when our hands are full of laundry, we're juggling soccer tournament schedules, or we're heading out in a hurry on the way to work. But that's just it, isn't it? Cats don't operate on our timing; we're supposed to operate on theirs. 

When this young cat lover was stressed out about life, they found themselves wandering the streets for a late-night stroll. Unbeknownst to them, they'd stumble upon another wayward traveler in the now-empty lot of a supermarket nearby. This black cat wasn't bad luck; in fact, she was purrfectly on time for this cat lover's needs: Perfectly on schedule, you might say. 

Although most cat lovers don't realize it when they first lock eyes with a kitty, the cat already knows you'll be their furrever human. This kitty, a black void named Shadow, became just that: a shadow to the human they decided would be theirs forever. After snacking on a few pocket treats, this cat knew that it was time for them to leave a life in the streets as a stray behind them, walking right behind a friendly human and forward into a totally new life. Meowing like a banshee at the front door of this kind stranger's house, this cat found a way to burrow into their soul, bonding with them before crossing the threshold for the final time. 

I'd say that this grocery store run wasn't like any that I've ever had, and yet I'm a bit jealous. Head to the store to grab a few random regular items and come home with a kitten? What a score like never before! Alas, like all cat lovers, I'll just have to wait for my moment to be chosen by the CDS. As always, the Cat Distribution System is always right, and they make no mistakes. 

Great friendships must be honored. Real friends are there for you to celebrate your wins, listen to your stories, hang out, and create memories that'll stay with you for years. Think of that bestie who brings out the best buddy vibes every time you're together. Send one of these cat memes to remind them how much they mean to you!

Let's be honest, every group of friends has that duo with a special kind of connection. You all hang out together as a group, but there's always that one person who truly gets you. The one you'd be a little sad about if they didn't show up to the gathering. 

Now imagine that friendship… but as if you were cats.