The 15 cutest Toronto cats on Instagram

Cats are the original meme queens of the Internet, and homegrown felines are cashing in on the craze. The city’s sassiest kitties have carefully crafted social media personalities—and whether they rock a couldn’t-care-less attitude or win hearts with purr-worthy cuddliness, they’re bona fide Instagram gold. They’re less eager to be stuffed into outrageous costumes than their canine pals, but they make up for it with priceless glares and an unrivalled love of lounging. On the eve of TIFF’s Just for Cats Video Festival, we count down 15 of Toronto’s most adorable Instacats.

Jose Meowtista

5,422 followers
1 This baseball devotee is the ultimate Jose Bautista fan—or maybe he’s in it more for the blue doughnuts and stuffed animals. We wonder how he’ll react to this news.

Misya

4,381 followers
2The Siberian kitten’s enormous green eyes are extremely emotive: she can be adorably confused, pleased as punch or very, very disappointed in you.

Frida

9,557 followers
3 Frida’s human was only planning on fostering her temporarily, but the kitten charmed her way into her owner’s heart. Now, they’re the best of friends who enjoy blissful snuggles. (She even comes when called.)

Sophie

6,659 followers
4 This five-year-old Siamese cat peddles her own line of pretty bow-ties and festive neck adornments, which she wears during awkward Christmas photos. Her sister, Blackie, has perfected the evil eye.

Peaches

2,524 followers
5 Born in September, he’s a fashion-forward Sphynx who stays warm in luxe fur coats and camo hoodies.

Smudgeee

8,222 followers
6 This playful adopted cat leads an ultra-adventurous life (and having owners who know their way around Photoshop helps make things much more exciting).

Blow

4,035 followers
7 This downtown condo cat is fully domesticated: he ogles diamonds, browses the internet and checks out what’s in the fridge.

Pepper

4,773 followers
8 He’s got a crooked tail and a weakness for all things sugary, including Corn Pops and carrot-shaped cookies.

Marcus

926 followers
9 A Snowshoe who was rescued from the Toronto Human Society, Marcus’ piercing blue eyes are mesmerizing. And he won’t even claw your face if you try to dress him up in a hot dog costume.

Penelope Lovejoy

1,665 followers
10 This year-old exotic shorthair’s squinty face is beyond precious. Actually, so is her wide-eyed expression.

Tuna

302 followers
11 This pint-sized Devon Rex may be tiny, but he has mastered the dissatisfied glare. One thing that’s guaranteed to cheer him up? Playing Settlers of Catan.

Mr. Hitchens and Princess Panbeh

749 followers
12 This twinning kitten duo are inseparable (they even drink out of the toilet together).

Spyro

310 followers
13 Dubbed “The Ninja,” this agile kitty hides in houseplants and stalks people behind couches.

Sandy

1,550 followers
14 Sandy is the muse for her painter owner, and, like a true model, spends her days lounging about and watching her weight.

Odin

298 followers
15 This adopted kitten is a social media expert, executing perfect positions and the ultimate #wokeuplikethis selfies.

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