PetTheCat (Animated)

A gray and white cat closes its eyes in contentment while a human hand strokes its head repeatedly.
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What does the PetTheCat emoji mean?

A heartwarming animation of a cat being lovingly petted.

This animated emoji captures the pure joy of a cat receiving affection, with its eyes closed in contentment as a hand strokes its head. It is a staple in Discord servers for expressing appreciation, gratitude, or simply sharing a wholesome moment with friends. The repetitive motion makes it a perfect reaction to something sweet or comforting in chat.

When to use it

  • Expressing gratitude for a kind gesture
  • Showing appreciation for a cute message
  • Reacting to something wholesome and sweet
  • Sending virtual affection to a friend

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Add to my server above and pick a Discord server you manage (CommunityOne must be installed).
  2. Or download the file: open Discord โ†’ Server Settings โ†’ Emoji โ†’ Upload Emoji.
  3. Give it a name and save. You need Manage Server (or Create Expressions) permission.
Add to Slack
  1. Download the PetTheCat image.
  2. Open the Slack emoji picker and click Add Emoji.
  3. Upload the file, name it, and save.
Add to Revolt/Stoat
  1. Download the PetTheCat image.
  2. Open Server Settings โ†’ Emojis in Revolt or Stoat.
  3. Upload the file and name your new emoji.
Add to Guilded
  1. Download the PetTheCat image.
  2. Go to Server Settings โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.