People who love cats really love them, and people who don't like cats really don't like them—there's no in-between. As divisive as these creatures are, every cat lover understands why they make such amazing pets. Still, it's not always easy to put into words why you're so obsessed with your four-legged furball. (Cats are creatures of mystery, after all!) Because felines don't have the same reputation as other universally adored animals (we're looking at you, dogs) it's important to represent them well. The best way to do that? With an adorable Instagram post of your cat, obviously. While you're at it, check out our top picks of gifts for cat lovers.

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First, capture a video of your sleepy kitten purring, or snap a shot of your crazy cat doing aerial stunts. Who could resist something so cute or funny?! After you've taken the perfect photo or Boomerang, it's time to come up with a caption. Resist the urge to write an entire paragraph about why your cat is the greatest living being to grace the planet (they know it and you know it, and that's enough). Instead, stick to a funny cat joke or cute quote that shows how much you love your kitty. Trust us, your followers will thank you. See below for the best cat Instagram captions to use when showing off your favorite feline!

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  • All you need is love and a cat.
  • Not all angels have wings. Sometimes they have whiskers.
  • Thanks fur the memories.
  • The road to my heart is paved with paw prints.
  • You're the cat's meow.
  • Love is a four-legged word.
  • Anything is paws-ible with a cat by your side.
  • I love you meow and furever.
  • Cats are not our whole lives, but they make our lives whole.
  • You had me at meow.
  • I want to spend all nine lives together.
  • Home is where the cat is.
  • If there are no cats in heaven, I don't want to go.
  • To me, you are purr-fect.
  • I'm a smitten kitten.
  • I love you more than you love catnip.

Funny Cat Captions

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  • Looking good, feline better.
  • I have a cattitude problem.
  • The more people I meet, the more I love my cat.
  • Cat hair, don't care.
  • Yes, I am a crazy cat lady. What's your point?
  • The cat is in charge, I just pay the rent.
  • Sorry I'm late. My cat was sitting on me.
  • All visitors must be approved by the cat.
  • I cat even.
  • She came, she purred, she conquered.
  • Are you kitten me?
  • Boys? Whatever. Cats? Forever.

Cat Quotes for Instagram Captions

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  • "What greater gift than the love of a cat." — Charles Dickens
  • "There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats." — Albert Schweitzer
  • "It is impossible to keep a straight face in the presence of one or more kittens." — Cynthia E. Varnado
  • "No home is complete without the pitter patter of kitty feet." — Unknown
  • "As every cat owner knows, nobody owns a cat." — Ellen Perry Berkeley
  • "If cats could talk, they wouldn't." — Nan Porter
  • "There are few things in life more heartwarming than to be welcomed by a cat." — Tay Hohoff
  • "People who don't like cats were probably mice in an earlier life." — Unknown
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