Cats are curious characters. To many, they are the perfect pet—intelligent, elegant, calming companions, often capable of providing themselves with a great deal of exercise and hygiene.

However, one can’t underestimate their independence and quirkiness. And the Facebook group ‘Cats Making Funny Faces’ illustrates these characteristics beautifully.

This online community celebrates felines by sharing their not-so-majestic moments, proving that these creatures are full of surprises and you never really know what they’re planning next.

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#1 I Yawned While Looking At This. Dammit!

“This is how you know yawns are really contagious”

Image credits: Viral Cats

#2 This Is ‘Keys’. She Keeps Putting Her Paws In The Air And Nobody Knows Why

Image credits: Laurie Gasper

We managed to get in touch with the group’s administrator, Amy Ketchum, and she told us that a lot of work goes into keeping it friendly.

“We manually review and approve/decline every post submission each day,” Amy explained to Bored Panda. “Many trolls are removed at that stage.”

“Also, we have a very active community which knows the importance of our primary rule ‘see something say something.’ This means if a conflict happens in the comments, anyone can write the word “admin” and we will see it to take care of the issue. This has been working great for us. We are also very diligent with screening new member requests to help prevent a problem from occurring at all.”

#3 Shay Thanks For Bringing This One To My Attention. So Stinking Cute

“Monsieur cat”

Image credits: Amy Ketchum

#4 The Purr-Fect Wedding Photo!

Image credits: The Cat Butler

#5 Caption This

Image credits: Michelangelo Filippini Giogli

If you open the group’s page on Saturday and Sunday, you’ll see posts about pretty much everything cat-related.

“Our members love the ‘free for all’ weekend!” Amy said. “I wouldn’t say we relax the rules of moderating but we do relax the rules of what content we will approve.”

“During the week we only approve cats making funny faces (or poses) as well as cat birthday announcements. Over the weekend we approve all cat-related content that follows our general rules. It is still at each admin’s discretion what we approve though. Our main goal is to make the group a safe place so that the members can enjoy it without worries. Members mostly post pictures of their own cats on the weekend as well as memes and videos,” the administrator noted.

#6 Pancake Says Hi

Image credits: Nikki Ardizzone

#7 Dragon Cat

Image credits: The Crazy Cat Lady

#8 Well I Try To Anyways Lol

“When I visit someone who has a cat”

Image credits: Laurie Gasper

#9 P.e.r.v.e.r.t

Image credits: Cat Super LAG

Amy described the community of ‘Cats Making Funny Faces’ as light-hearted, friendly, supportive of each other, and, of course, cat-loving.

“The love of cats and silly expressions of cats is universal. We have a great community that is filled with lots of familiar (cat) faces and active members,” she said.

#10 Saturday Sleep In Zzzzzzz Zzzzzzz

Image credits: Laurie Gasper

#11 Sometimes You Find Great Things In Apple Trees Photographer Unknown Stunt Cat Unknown But A Definite Hunk

Image credits: Laurie Gasper

#12 Ouch

Image credits: Amy Ketchum

#13 Weighing Lana Before I Wormed Her, She’s Still Small Enough To Be Weighed In Kitchen Scales, Maybe I Should Have Used A Bigger Bowl, The Look On Her Face Is Priceless

Image credits: Jaqui Larg

Amy described the community of ‘Cats Making Funny Faces’ as light-hearted, friendly, supportive of each other, and, of course, cat loving.

She said, “The love of cats [and their silly expressions] is universal. We have a great community that is filled with lots of familiar (cat) faces and active members,” she said.

#14 Lola Would Like Some Attention

Image credits: Lilly Kühl

#15 Best Caption Wins

Image credits: Cat lovers

#16 She Had No Idea Why I Was Laughing At Her Soo Much!! The Piece Of Grass Stayed On Her Face For Almost Half An Hour Silly Baby

Image credits: Michelle Ducharme

#17 I Think He Enjoyed His Kitten Soup

Image credits: Emily Blair

When asked about the biggest stars within the group, Amy said, “I have noticed that we often see trends in coat color more than breeds. For example, one day may be very heavy with submissions of black cats and the next day the tiger striped cats may dominate our submission queue. It is just an odd coincidence though, I believe.”