Adorable Cats Who Have Very Important And Very Specific Jobs

These are what the Internet refers to as "Purposeful Pusses," with an emphasis on the purr in purpose.

Elana

• Published in Animals
• September 8, 2021

Thousands of years ago, when humankind first domesticated cats, it was mostly to act as mousers. Having cats deal with pests on farms and near food storage was a game changer... but over time cats have become so much more than employees!

Today, cats still sometimes have important jobs, especially in rural areas and on farmland, but most cats are beloved pets above all else. They keep us company, warm our hearts, and bring us joy.

That doesn't mean cats don't still hold positions of prestige and power, professional or otherwise. Why else would Reddit have created the subreddit r/catswithjobs?

1. "CRYPTO CAT #TRADING #CRYPTO #BITCOIN #BLOCKCHAIN"

Crypto Cat is sliding into your DM's as we speak.

2. "The Ring Bearer understood his mission"

Serious BUSINESS.

3. "We're in safe hands."

More like safe paws, but I believe in this cat's ability to keep a tight ship. Turkey is lucky.

4. “Bloggers with cats always have luxury backgrounds”

Maximum luxury is life with cats.

5. "My beautiful barista"

She just takes a lil cream off the top for payment purposes.

6. “My repairman fell asleep mid-job.”

C'mon, it's clearly just a cat nap.

7. “My mother-in-law’s cat sits on the post like this and judges the neighbors.”

The neighborhood watch around these parts takes their job seriously.

8. "Security Camera"

Nothing misses her line of sight.

9. "Panko"

I'm sure Panko is a better secretary than the mug implies!

10. "Your package is here."

It's only natural to fall in love with the purrson doing the delivering, right?

11. "Knock, Knock!"

"Mousekeeping" takes priority over housekeeping, naturally.

12. "My new meowchanic"

Accepts payments in "chimken" and tuna.

13. “This is Butters. She’s been a truck driver for 4 years now.”

Truck drivers are unsung heroes, Butters is no exception.

14. “My apprentice cabinetmaker, Maeve”

Carpenter? More like Catpenter.

15. "My good boy helping daddy with cleaning"

The maid service is unparalleled.

16. "Bookstore Employee in Kauii"

She's a BOSS BABE.

17. “This is ’Lil’ Kim.’ She works at my local record shop and greets every customer.”

How many "what's new pussy cat" jokes do you think se's heard in her lifetime?

18. "Seems like something a cat would come up with."

Judge, jury, and executioner.

19. "Dan the Postman"

If you can't appreciate the expert level of pun involved in "US PSPSPSPS" then I don't know what to DO with you.

20. "Lube technician checking tire conditions"

It's imperative to pass inspection.

21. "The whole kitten receptionist team working hard."

It's a good thing they're working hard because surely no one around them could concentrate on anything beyond their cuteness.

22. "Gary was pretty excited about reaching his first ever summit!"

Not all cats are cut out to be expeditioners but Gary is nailing it.

23. “The chief supervisor of knocking things over on this demolition crew”

The cat's job is particularly important.

24. "Patrica the cat farmer inspecting cat grass and cat nip growth"

Famers are the back bone of any nation.

25. “I have the cutest babysitter.”

While mom's away, the babies will... cuddle.

26. "Consulting Team"

Why trust one opinion when you could have a gang of cats?

27. "Cashier"

She can't be bothered to count all of your coins, sorry.

28. "He lied on his resume but got the job anyway."

I see no problems here. He looks fierce.

29. “Staying at an Airbnb and I woke up to their kitten this morning licking my face. Instant 5-star review!”

There's no hospitality quite like cat hospitality.

30. “The public relations officer at my university campus”

I can think of no better public relations officer than this cat.

Elana