The Hands-Down Best Cats of 2017

As 2018 hurtles toward us at lightning speed and folks start drafting up those New Year's resolutions, it's a good idea to look back on the previous year and take stock of everything that has happened. Now, that can be a bit of a daunting task. So before you hit rewind on that emotional journey, let's take a look back at the best cats the world had to offer in 2017! 

 

This cat who thinks he's people:

 

 

This natural beauty:

 

 This ham, who is definitely thankful:

 

I got a Ham a new bed and set it down while I unloaded groceries. You're welcome, I guess. Bye. pic.twitter.com/xF0KCxMyRw

— dark lord of dessert (@bedsafely) August 28, 2017

 

 

 

 

This Lisa Frank/Dr.Seuss crossover cat: 

In cute cat news, my mom put up an Easter decal on our front door and it makes Gigi look like a Dr. Seuss character. pic.twitter.com/357mnLXh9A

— Hannah Bevis (@Hannah_Bevis1) March 23, 2017

 

 

 This salty, salty Bean:

 

 

 

 

 

This tiny ninja:

 

We just spent a hour looking for her. pic.twitter.com/x00nQNP4nS

— Britney Diane (@britneydiane) April 29, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

This millennial moggy: 

 

my cat discovered selfies pic.twitter.com/cH0a574626

— would die for bill potts (@moonliIIies) May 7, 2017

 

 

These adorable cuddle bugs:

お鼻をぴったんこ！ . . 👃kiss👃 Happy Friday my sweet friends❤️ . . 『お鼻とお鼻で〜すぴぴでしゅ〜』 . . 今日も幸せそうな２人♡ . アメリの首にかわいい首輪が戻って来ました🎀 以前のものはカヌレが噛みちぎってしまったのです🙈 この超可愛いアメカヌの首輪は @nocoa2525 さんのハンドメイド首輪です✨ （ @nocoa.cat ） いつも素敵で安全な首輪を生み出してくださり、本当にありがとうございます💕 そらの分のかわいい首輪もあるのでそれはまた後日に🤤✨ . 秋の #ねこ休み展 はこの土日で終了です🐈 . #そら #アメリ（ #パステル三毛 ）#カヌレ （ #茶しろ） #双子 #twins #保護猫 #みかんが幸せでありますように

A post shared by Rie (@riepoyonn) on Oct 27, 2017 at 4:33am PDT

 

 

This amazing adventure cat: 

Canoe adventures 🛶🏔 . 📷 Shot on my @SonyAlpha a7II with a 16-35mm f4 lens #AlphaCollective

A post shared by Suki The Cat (@sukiicat) on Nov 19, 2017 at 1:51pm PST

 

 

This Snat:

 

 This gentle giant:

Henlo little birb .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #cats #cat #catsofinstagram #instacat #kitten #kitty #catstagram #catlover #kittens #cute #catsagram #lovecats #ilovemycat #catoftheday #catlovers #instacats #instagramcats #meow #crazycatlady #catsofig #catlady #kittycat #cats_of_instagram #cutecats #catlove #catsofinsta

A post shared by Meowingtons (@meowingtonsco) on Nov 22, 2017 at 8:31am PST

 

 

 This coooool cat:

 

 

 This amazing montage:

Thanks for the Elfie montage @buzzfeedanimals ❤️ #adoptdontshop

A post shared by Elfie & Gimli (@elfie_gimli) on Oct 16, 2017 at 4:45pm PDT

 

 

 This truly inspurrational hero:

 

 

 This definition of true love:

Love knows no bounds. 💕 ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ (📹: Cristina Kintner, YouTube) #cats #cat #catsofinstagram #instacat #kitten #kitty #catstagram #catlover #kittens #cute #catsagram #lovecats #ilovemycat #catoftheday #catlovers #instacats #instagramcats #meow #crazycatlady #catsofig #catlady #kittycat #cats_of_instagram #cutecats #catlove #catsofinsta

A post shared by Meowingtons (@meowingtonsco) on Nov 23, 2017 at 6:46pm PST

 

 

This scientific marvel:

 

 

This primo example of bedhead:  

I thought I’d try a new hairdo today. #whatdoyouthink #imnotsure #crazyhair #dontcare #fluffhead #fluffy #persiancat #dollfacepersian #tabbycat #fluffykitty #cutekitty #balousfriends #magnificent_meowdels #catstocker #persiancorner #catsloversworldworld #catsofinstagram #cutecatskittens #buzzfeedanimals #buzzfeedcats #meowvswoof #bestmeow #kittylookbook #meowsandwoofs #pamperedcats #cutepetclub #barnaby

A post shared by Barnaby (@barnaby_persian) on Nov 8, 2017 at 3:37pm PST