“I never planned on having pet foxes. It just sort of happened.”

Patsy Gibbons was definitely a big animal fan. In his house, he had a bunch of 28 hens, 12 ducks, along with two dogs and two cats. With that many chickens and ducks around, having a pet fox, let alone three, wasn’t something he had in mind.

Yet, this guy from County Kilkenny, Ireland, isn’t your typical person. He’s got three adorable fluffy sidekicks—Grainne, Minnie, and Henry—keeping him company.

Grainne, the eldest of the trio, was a 7-year-old female fox. She had quite a start in life, being found in a storehouse near Columba’s Hospital in Thomastown by Gibbons’ brother-in-law. Grainne was shivering in the cold, abandoned in a box when she was just a few weeks old—fragile and thin. Gibbons, stepping in as a hero, took her to the vet and has been looking after her ever since.

As news got around, folks caught wind that Gibbons was looking after not just one, but two more foxes—Minnie and then Henry, who was brought to him. Minnie, a five-year-old female fox, had quite the beginning. She was just a month-old pup when a woman in Kilmaganny found her. On the other hand, Henry’s story involved a man from the nearby town of Graiguenamanagh claiming to have found him after a dog attack.

Gibbons nurtured these foxes like a father, and once they recovered, they chose to stick around with him instead of going back to the wild. Maybe, in their own way, they wanted to show gratitude to their rescuer.

So, there’s this Russian farmer named Alla Lebedeva, and guess what? She turned her farm into this cool cat haven called ‘Catland.’ She posted pics of these Siberian cats chilling there, and the internet is eating it up. Alla and her hubby, Sergey, have been looking after these furballs for over a decade. Fun fact: these cats are like the farm’s secret agents, keeping the chickens and rabbits safe from those pesky mice and rats. Get ready to take a trip to Catland!

#1. The snow never bothered me anyway.

#2. Two very different moods in one frame.

#3. Hey, there human.

#4. Say whaaaaaaaa….

#5. Chilling out with my twin.

#6. Aren’t I just adorable?

#7. Guess which one of us was hungry when this picture was taken.

#8. Sleeping in the cold be like.

#9. Imagine waking up to this.

#10. Who cares about getting a little snow on our fur?

#11. A day out with my best buds.

#12. Proof that Siberian cats are absolutely majestic.

#13. Trying to look cool with my gang.

#14. Hierarchies do exist among cats.

#15. How fluffy are those coats?

#16. Love is in the air for sure.

#17. Ready for our family picture to be taken.

#18. This is what third-wheeling looks like.

#19. One of us was clearly occupied and not paying attention.

#20. This picture just melts my heart.

#21. Eyes that express a thousand words.

#22. Huddling for warmth.

#23. Two versions of grumpy in one picture.

#24. When you have a fight with your boyfriend and don’t even want to look at him.

#25. Doing my own version of the tongue-out pose.

#26. It’s amazing how someone’s eyes can create all the difference.

#27. Don’t you even think of messing with me.

#28. Chilling on top of fences is our thing.

#29. Licking snow off my paws.

#30. When your elder sibling decides to take the spot on the top.

#31. How pretty it is when the rays of the sun reflect on our coats.

#32. It’s clear who the alpha male is.

#33. Posing for a close-up.

#34. This cat is definitely in his own world.

#35. Looking from the corner of my eyes like.

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Japan, renowned for its scenic beauty and thriving economy, has gained additional fame with the introduction of its first-ever cat temple in Kyoto. Known as ‘Nyan Nyan Ji,’ translating to ‘Meow Meow Temple,’ this unique establishment features cats as the resident monks.

Established in 2016, the temple is currently home to seven feline monks, with Koyuki holding the esteemed position of head monk. Koyuki particularly enjoys engaging with the devotees who come to visit the sacred grounds. The brainchild behind this novel concept is Toru Kaya. Beyond its spiritual ambiance, the temple also boasts a souvenir shop and a cat-themed café offering feline-inspired cuisine.

#1. Welcome to the Meow Meow Temple. (hotokeYK)

#2. The cats now have their own temple. (nekojizo)

#3. Meet Koyuki, the head monk of the Meow Meow Temple. (nekojizo)

#4. An entire shrine dedicated to cats. (yunhomania)

5. Cats have always been revered, so why not build them a temple? (yunhomania)

#6. Cat priest having a small nap. (nekojizo)

#7. Come here so that I can bless you. (nekojizo)

#8. The cat version of goddess Durga. (hellochiwakey)

#9. Currently holding the title of the world’s first cat head monk. (nekojizo)

#10. Meditation mode is on. (nekojizo)

#11. No rule that prohibits a cat monk from yawning. (nekojizo)

#12. This cat monk has clearly worked on remaining calm. (pastlivesofthenearfuture)

#13. And then there are adorable cat priests. (hellochiwakey)

#14. In memory of the cat monks who have left this world. (osamutabuchi)

#15. They even got statues of cats to worship. (nosmama)

#16. Got my own special spot in front of the shrine. (nekojizo)

#17. Worship me human! (nekojizo)

#18. Do not disturb me while I pray. (nekojizo)

#19. I’m no ordinary cat, so please stop touching me. (nekojizo)

#20. All ready to pray. (nekojizo)

#21. These beads are giving me Brahmin vibes. (nekojizo)

#22. Being a cat monk is no easy task. You need to get some good rest too. (nekojizo)

#23. Featuring the devotees of the Meow Meow temple. (tripadvisor)

#24. This is what praying sessions look like in the cat temple. (yunhomania)

#25. Apparently, this is how cats pray. (yunhomania)

#26. Just the right place for a cat lover to be. (yunhomania)

#27. Enjoy some cat-themed food at the Meow Meow Temple cafe. (yunhomania)

#28. Now that looks scrumptious. (kstagram15)

#29. How adorable is this cat teapot? (tripadvisor)

#30. Feast your eyes on this mouthwatering spread before you. (hiratama_tsubuan)

When in Japan, don’t forget to check out the Meow Meow Temple!

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