What do you call a group of cats?

Did you know that cats have been living rent-free in human homes for nearly 10,000 years? That's right, these furry freeloaders have been mooching off us since around 7500 BC. To put that in perspective, that's about 5,000 years before the ancient Egyptians started building the pyramids. This was before pottery wheels were even invented, but I think I know why there aren’t a lot of artifacts from that time — the cats were obviously knocking anything the humans made onto the ground and breaking them.

Throughout history, cats have played various roles in human society. In ancient Egypt, they were worshipped as gods (an arrangement they still seem to expect in most households). During the Middle Ages in Europe, they got a bad rap and were associated with witchcraft. Talk about a fall from grace! But cats, being the resilient creatures they are, managed to claw their way back into our good graces. By the time the internet rolled around, they had fully reestablished their dominion over human hearts – and social media feeds.

But what happens when these solitary sovereigns of sass gather in groups? I imagine it's like a convention of tiny, furry dictators, each vying for world domination while simultaneously being distracted by a passing butterfly. The collective judgment in their eyes could probably wilt houseplants and curdle milk. Yet, we can't help but be charmed by the idea of multiple cats in one place. It's a mix of "Aww, kitties!" and "Oh no, they're plotting something."

Speaking of multiple cats, have you ever wondered if there's a special term for a group of these whiskered wonders? Of course, we know that some groups of animals have quirky terms. We've got a murder of crows, a pod of dolphins, and even a blessing of unicorns (yes, really). So, what about our feline friends? Do you know what a group of domestic cats is called? And we’re talking small, domestic type cats here folks, so don’t start thinking about tigers or anything.