Times are uncertain. What with COVID-19Opens in a new tab, also known as the coronavirus, people around the world are being asked to practice social distancing. To that end, many are working from home and staying indoors more than usual. And pets are benefiting from having their humans available all day as pillows and cuddle providers (see Arnold Schwarzenegger’s videoOpens in a new tab demonstrating this). Twitter users have taken to posting shots of their kitties at home with the hashtag quarantinecatsOpens in a new tab. If cute animals can’t help us get through this trying period, what can? So please enjoy some sweet cat co-workers. Starting with my cat Ahsoka.
Amy Ratcliffe
Jeanine’s cat has gone through all the stages of a Monday already.
Nerdist‘s own Lindsey Romain has two floofs, Ferdinand and Leopold, to help her get through the work day.
Sarah finally got her cats to settle down and watch YouTube. I feel like this is the kind of entertainment I will need to provide for my two cats after a week of staying home.
“Do you need me to step on your mouse? I can do that,” Kristen’s cat says.
Day 1 of working remotely #QuarantineCatsOpens in a new tab pic.twitter.com/xrRqDsic0JOpens in a new tab
— Kristen Hop (@kmhop7) March 16, 2020Opens in a new tab
Kim’s cat is already straight-up stealing office supplies. Mind your writing utensils, fellow cat-owners.
Update: my officemate took my pen and kicked it so it's wedged between couch cushions. Acted like she did nothing wrong. This is a hostile work environment. #quarantinecatsOpens in a new tab pic.twitter.com/B0SNvmBzS8Opens in a new tab
— Kim Horcher (@kimscorcher) March 16, 2020Opens in a new tab
Jack says, “You didn’t need this notebook, did you?”
Jack adding to the chaos is working from home with all my kids #QuarantineCatsOpens in a new tab pic.twitter.com/2UaiYkwK2rOpens in a new tab
— Cindy Banyai for Florida House 78 (@Cindy_Banyai_FL) March 16, 2020Opens in a new tab
We should all be so lucky to have a buddy like Stripes, present and ready to help through stressful times. (By the way, does anyone else wonder what it would be like to be a blissfully unaware cat right now?)
Junior gets the deluxe treatment by going out for rides with their owner.
This buddy doesn’t understand that books and bookmarks aren’t for eating. Good luck enjoying some reading time, Jackie!
That only scratches the surface. Want to see more felines earning employee of the month awards for being the best? Scroll through #quarantinecatsOpens in a new tab. It’s the dose of joy you likely need.
Featured Image: Amy Ratcliffe
Amy Ratcliffe is the Managing Editor for Nerdist and the author of Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy. Follow her on TwitterOpens in a new tab.
