Can you believe how time flies?! Just yesterday I was enjoying the hot July sun, and these days I’m looking for the best turkey to buy or the newest mashed potato recipe to surprise everyone at the table.

Yup, Thanksgiving is right around the corner! If you’re like me, and you need something to get you into the holiday spirit, here are 18 adorable photos of Thanksgiving felines you definitely don’t want to miss.

But before we hop on the picture train, let’s first express our gratitude for our beloved pets, who make our lives significantly better each day. Without them, our days would be dull, and our hearts empty.

Now, brace yourself for some Thanksgiving kitties!

1. “Welcome, dear guests, to my humble abode!”

If you invite me to your home for Thanksgiving and this is how you welcome me – be sure I’ll be back next year!

2. “Everybody knows who’s the hunter in this family. Gotta bring some food to the table.”

I just know this kitty will make an excellent choice. 

3. “Hello, sugar! Do you know you have the (tur)key of my heart?”

Okay, okay, they’re probably not flirting. But this feline is definitely trying to get on this turkey’s good side. 

4. “I’m helping my mum with Thanksgiving decorations because she obviously doesn’t know what she’s doing.”

And you’re doing an ameowzing job, sweetie!

5. “No one can deny – I’m the purrtiest decoration on the table!”

Kitty speaking FACTS!

6. “Sometimes I let my mum dress me up. Mostly because I feel sorry for her.”

Hang in there, little pumpkin! You got this!

7. “Listen, I’ll put up with anything if it means I’ll get an extra slice of ham later…”

The things we do for lo… I mean food. 

8. “Is there something on my head? Because I feel like there’s something on my head…”

I simply have to get these adorable hats for my fluffs.

9. “Mom thinks she’s sooo funny, and she’s sooo not.”

One thing is certain: This is one exceptional Butterball! 

10. “I’m ready for my Thanksgiving meal!”

That bandana is purrfect for you, kitty!

11. “Does my family have the best centerpiece? I think so!”

How could anyone concentrate on the food when such a beautiful feline is right there on the table?

12. “Before we dig in, let us say a little purrayer.”

Well, I would definitely hold hands, I mean paws with this cutie.

13. “Listen, I’m thankful for my mom and everything she does for me, but I gotta say: She’s not the best cook, man.”

Here’s the plan: sneak behind your mom’s back. Steal her phone. Order some delivery. And just meow meow your way out of that situation… 

14. “Am I grateful? Well, I’m definitely great and full, if that’s what you’re asking.”

And I’m grateful for seeing this adorable picture!

15. “I think I have gone overboard with roasted sweet pawtatoes…”

Don’t worry, kitty! There’s always a tomorrow for diets and fitness goals.

16. “There’s nothing like a good talk with my pops after a delicious Thanksgiving dinner.”

They’re probably discussing politics or how nobody respects elders these days…

17. “Does anybody want some pie?”

Well, I’m always up for a pie – especially a cutie pie like you are!

18. “Yes, I’m eating leftovers! Everybody knows calories don’t count on Thanksgiving.”

Preach it, kitty! This is my motto from now on!

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