r/shouldercats
Here be pictures of cats perched upon human torsos.
How to think about r/shouldercats
This community is dedicated to sharing and celebrating images of cats perched on human shoulders, creating a unique blend of humor and affection. Members post pictures showcasing the quirky and endearing moments of cats in this unusual position, often accompanied by amusing captions. The community's distinct focus on this specific cat behavior fosters a light-hearted atmosphere, making it a go-to place for cat lovers looking for a smile.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Members of this community are predominantly cat enthusiasts, often ranging from young adults to middle-aged individuals. They share a common interest in the quirky and humorous side of cat ownership, with many participants likely to be pet owners themselves. The vibe is generally playful and affectionate, with a strong appreciation for the unique bond between humans and their feline companions.
Posting culture
Content that thrives here includes high-quality images of cats on shoulders, often featuring humorous or cute captions. Posts that lack clarity or do not showcase the cats in a shoulder-perching scenario tend to receive downvotes. The community encourages frequent posting, with members often sharing their own experiences and images, contributing to a lively and engaging atmosphere.
Brand engagement notes
Brands looking to engage with this community should focus on authenticity and humor, avoiding overt promotional tactics. Sharing relatable content, such as funny cat memes or user-generated images that resonate with the community's love for cats, can be effective. Brands should refrain from hard-selling products, as members are likely to react negatively to blatant marketing. Instead, fostering a genuine connection through shared interests in feline antics will yield better engagement.
Top keywords
What r/shouldercats talks about
Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.
External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/Puppybrother
- u/fishybuttwhole
- u/MyRecklessHabit
- u/Way-of-the-bike
- u/CuteCharity
- u/Abject_Confection_63
- u/walksinthesun
- u/Chick-p-12
- u/Xeonith
- u/Bbect
- u/Moomintroll02
- u/Gloomy-Employment-22
- u/Funny-Adhesiveness65
- u/lukehoey99
- u/Cautious_Ad3366
- u/Objective-Pass-3656
- u/Inexplicably-Social
- u/iced-coffeelvr
- u/MeanFlashing
- u/Noberun1
- u/ashamedghost
- u/alarmed_cumin
- u/Spiritual_Pay_9710
- u/Cattpacker
- u/anthonyolszewski
- u/AWsome02
- u/12FeetUp
- u/ElaFlint
- u/s4cram3nt
- u/ThoughtFlow
- u/FeelingResolution382
- u/Enoonie
- u/mobpsychokiller
- u/Longjumping-Jump-132
- u/CuriousCreme3
- u/Dapper_Lack
- u/Speedy-McLeadfoot
- u/Empty-Crow
- u/Leather_Profit_3328
- u/ArtisticAd2353
- u/ImplementSimilar2317
- u/Fearless_Pass_9943
- u/_uuynek
- u/Previous_Gap_1745
- u/mvp2399
- u/hyrul3shero
- u/Exact-Zucchini
- u/LostRelationship1532
- u/Dazzling_Pumpkin91
By votes
- u/Puppybrother
- u/fishybuttwhole
- u/Way-of-the-bike
- u/Chick-p-12
- u/Xeonith
- u/MyRecklessHabit
- u/Bbect
- u/Moomintroll02
- u/Gloomy-Employment-22
- u/CuteCharity
- u/Funny-Adhesiveness65
- u/Cautious_Ad3366
- u/lukehoey99
- u/Objective-Pass-3656
- u/Inexplicably-Social
- u/12FeetUp
- u/Abject_Confection_63
- u/iced-coffeelvr
- u/Noberun1
- u/MeanFlashing
- u/alarmed_cumin
- u/ashamedghost
- u/Spiritual_Pay_9710
- u/Cattpacker
- u/ElaFlint
- u/anthonyolszewski
- u/AWsome02
- u/s4cram3nt
- u/ThoughtFlow
- u/FeelingResolution382
- u/Longjumping-Jump-132
- u/Enoonie
- u/mobpsychokiller
- u/CuriousCreme3
- u/Dapper_Lack
- u/Speedy-McLeadfoot
- u/Empty-Crow
- u/Leather_Profit_3328
- u/ImplementSimilar2317
- u/ArtisticAd2353
- u/walksinthesun
- u/Fearless_Pass_9943
- u/_uuynek
- u/Previous_Gap_1745
- u/mvp2399
- u/hyrul3shero
- u/Exact-Zucchini
- u/LostRelationship1532
- u/Dazzling_Pumpkin91
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/lrhcarp
- u/[deleted]
- u/ClimbsAndCuts
- u/Aiiga
- u/Just_Explanation8160
- u/WriteBrainedJR
- u/12FeetUp
- u/gwaydms
- u/Darkwolf__Fazbear
- u/leotf
- u/InappropriateGirl
- u/WordAffectionate3251
- u/just_another_guy_8
- u/ThaneOfCawdorrr
- u/sssssre
- u/Zilberfrid
- u/froggy_Pepe
- u/AdultinginCali
- u/countesspetofi
- u/contraband_sandwich
- u/itworker8675309
- u/Puzzleheaded_Tea_511
- u/Moonandserpent
- u/Vinnie1103
- u/Chrysalii
- u/Mr_BigglesworthIII
- u/icanhazkarma17
- u/333elmst
- u/APatheticPoetic
- u/GhalanSmokescale
- u/VolatileGoddess
- u/PotentialLogical8816
- u/fastermouse
- u/muffin_man84
- u/Odd-Transition-5032
- u/Loose_Ad716
- u/scaffelpike
- u/mailbroad
- u/moorem2014
- u/MegaMom75
- u/sheravi
- u/supershinythings
- u/Apprehensive_Glass81
- u/Lokan
- u/Grniii
- u/theTrainMan932
- u/Persist3ntOwl
- u/marinemashup
- u/KennethHwang
- u/captmugiwara
- u/somethingbeardy
- u/Medical-One9202
- u/Complex_Salad122
- u/TheGordo-San
- u/CatPurrsonNo1
- u/ChillRudy
- u/Disastrous_Course_96
- u/LadyVanya
- u/UrbanSuburbaKnight
- u/noisethereafter
- u/GenericUsername606
- u/GameKyuubi
- u/spacelama
- u/Left-Design2422
- u/LordStarSpawn
- u/brutalistsnowflake
- u/dalkkum
- u/heavybombhead
- u/MyRecklessHabit
- u/Flashy-Ad7640
- u/AcadiaRemarkable6992
- u/Independent_Boss3950
- u/cant_think_of_one_
- u/Elegant-Athlete8314
- u/Laney20
- u/nyro49
- u/wasd876
- u/IOnlyReply2GoodFolks
- u/dali12121212
- u/iliark
- u/elowry57
- u/HotShame-1349
- u/GreyJediBug
- u/my_cat_sleeps_alone
- u/IolanthebintIla
- u/BusinessNonYa
- u/Crowncy777
- u/fishybuttwhole
- u/shagieIsMe
- u/LizzyGiggles
- u/Cicero4892
- u/Imadevonrexcat
- u/predat3d
- u/kel2345
- u/Heavy_Sprinkles_2773
- u/LOZLover90
- u/Upbeat_Farm_5442
- u/Every-Act891
- u/Sasu168
- u/HaveADelightfulDay
By votes
- u/12FeetUp
- u/lrhcarp
- u/captmugiwara
- u/leotf
- u/[deleted]
- u/AcceptableObject
- u/GameKyuubi
- u/sssssre
- u/ThaneOfCawdorrr
- u/Zilberfrid
- u/IOnlyReply2GoodFolks
- u/itworker8675309
- u/lapsteelguitar
- u/anthonyolszewski
- u/moorem2014
- u/ClimbsAndCuts
- u/elowry57
- u/Acceptable-Corgi3720
- u/Exact-Zucchini
- u/GhalanSmokescale
- u/somethingbeardy
- u/spacelama
- u/HotShame-1349
- u/Every-Act891
- u/Puzzleheaded_Tea_511
- u/Aiiga
- u/WordAffectionate3251
- u/Medical-One9202
- u/CatPurrsonNo1
- u/Sasu168
- u/MiKapo
- u/Darkwolf__Fazbear
- u/GalliumGoat
- u/VolatileGoddess
- u/gwaydms
- u/Left-Design2422
- u/Livewire1999
- u/Just_Explanation8160
- u/Lokan
- u/Complex_Salad122
- u/Elegant-Athlete8314
- u/dali12121212
- u/LizzyGiggles
- u/HaveADelightfulDay
- u/YendorZenitram
- u/avidindoorswoman21
- u/countesspetofi
- u/Moonandserpent
- u/fastermouse
- u/scaffelpike
- u/Crowncy777
- u/predat3d
- u/mutant6399
- u/h5ien
- u/mailbroad
- u/WriteBrainedJR
- u/MegaMom75
- u/Disastrous_Course_96
- u/BusinessNonYa
- u/fishybuttwhole
- u/Imadevonrexcat
- u/eye_far_ted
- u/TWICEdeadBOB
- u/6kilanighgrdsrfgv
- u/PotentialLogical8816
- u/sheravi
- u/iliark
- u/sailor_bat_90
- u/rthrouw1234
- u/InappropriateGirl
- u/just_another_guy_8
- u/Grniii
- u/theTrainMan932
- u/ChillRudy
- u/LadyVanya
- u/GenericUsername606
- u/LordStarSpawn
- u/Laney20
- u/nyro49
- u/froggy_Pepe
- u/GreyJediBug
- u/IolanthebintIla
- u/shagieIsMe
- u/Cicero4892
- u/wolv645
- u/AdultinginCali
- u/GTAdriver1988
- u/Hairy_Morning_9289
- u/Three__14
- u/burning-hell-666
- u/MagnesiumMagpie
- u/Lanky-Cap8190
- u/canehillpunx
- u/contraband_sandwich
- u/TheLegendTwoSeven
- u/riytian
- u/PlumbersArePeopleToo
- u/JBOYD79
- u/I_solve_them_all
- u/Vinnie1103
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FAQ
r/shouldercats — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/shouldercats have?
r/shouldercats has approximately 145,025 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/shouldercats created?
r/shouldercats was created on December 30, 2012 (13 years ago).
What is r/shouldercats about?
This community is dedicated to sharing and celebrating images of cats perched on human shoulders, creating a unique blend of humor and affection. Members post pictures showcasing the quirky and endearing moments of cats in this unusual position, often accompanied by amusing captions. The community's distinct focus on this specific cat behavior fosters a light-hearted atmosph…
What subreddits are similar to r/shouldercats?
Communities similar to r/shouldercats include r/cathostage, r/catsmirin, r/politecats, r/catbellies, r/tuckedinkitties.
Who are the most active posters on r/shouldercats?
The most frequent posters on r/shouldercats include u/Puppybrother, u/fishybuttwhole, u/MyRecklessHabit.
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