From Kittens To Cats, These 30 Pics Of Felines Growing Up Are Just Too Cute To Handle

There’s no arguing that, while dogs may be man’s best friend, cats have dominated the internet since day one. Whether they’re blepping, loafing, purring, pouncing, or having a case of the midnight zoomies, netizens will always find a way to celebrate them.
One online community is devoted to posting before-and-after pics of kittens and the cats they’ve become, and it’s possibly the most adorable thing we’ve ever seen. Dive into this collection of the best and share it with a cat fan – just try not to collapse from cuteness overload.
Cats have been living alongside humans for around 10,000 years. Archaeologists discovered evidence of domesticated cats in Cyprus long before the internet was even a dream. Back then, humans gave them shelter, and in return, cats protected grain stores from rodents. And, of course, with cats come kittens.
Experts agree that, after just 9 weeks in the womb, kittens are born tiny and fragile. They’re only about 3-4 ounces at birth; about the weight of a smartphone. Their eyes and ears are closed (they can’t see or hear properly until around 7 to 14 days old), but when their eyes do open, they’re always striking blue, because pigmentation in the iris hasn’t developed yet.
By week 3, kittens start wobbling around and developing basic locomotive skills. By about 7-8 weeks, they’re exploring actively and engaging in social play like chasing, pouncing and climbing. Their hearing, smell and reflexes are super sharp, and their famous “righting reflex” (landing on their feet) begins developing at 3-4 weeks.
