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March 17, 2020

#QuarantineCats are helping people stay PAWsitive during coronavirus outbreak

WATCH: #QuarantineCats are helping people stay PAWsitive during coronavirus outbreak

As millions across the nation stay home in wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic, cats are helping people stay "pawsitive."

After #QuarantineLife was the top trending topic on Twitter Monday morning, #QuarantineCats is the latest hashtag circulating online as many Americans try to make the best of social distancing. Thousands of cat owners took to social media to share photos, videos and gifs on how their cats are dealing with the extra attention at home.

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Social distancing

Jean Connell's cats are taking no chances -- even at home.

#QuarantineCats Ripley and Cassie understand the importance of social distancing. pic.twitter.com/W7Bb0WeauG

— Jean Connell (@JeanConnell9) March 16, 2020

Shawn's feline friends apparently didn't get the memo.

They still haven't figured out the whole social distancing thing #QuarantineCats pic.twitter.com/OYZLPy2kIV

— shawn (@whatshawnwhat) March 17, 2020

Alison Green's little guy is taking thorough hand-washing to the next level.

I told him he needs to wash his paws for at least 20 seconds šŸ¾ He hasn't figured it out yet#QuarantineCats pic.twitter.com/0IAKxAsSES

— Alison Greene (@GrassrootsSpeak) March 16, 2020

Taylor Swift even chimed in -- telling fans to take after her cat, Meredith, who seems to be interested in nobody's business but her own.

For Meredith, self quarantining is a way of life. Be like Meredith. #QuarantineCats pic.twitter.com/yEHJ5c5oFi

— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) March 16, 2020
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Cat-astrophe

Jessi Davin snapped the aftermath of her cat going claws deep into the latest hot commodity.

NOT THE PRECIOUS TOILET PAPER #quarantinecats pic.twitter.com/vvJnSeYNcK

— Jessi Davin (@jessithebuckeye) March 16, 2020

Playful distraction

Jackie Palmer's reading buddy looks like she's interested in anything but reading.

ā€œThis is a great time to catch up on readingā€ they said. #quarantinecats pic.twitter.com/2heI5XCIys

— Jackie Palmer (@SpicySparkle) March 16, 2020

Cuddly co-workers

Jeanine Nistler is just trying to work in peace.

Trying to work from home. ... From cute to annoying to unacceptable. #quarantinecats pic.twitter.com/heELyBruE9

— Jeanine Nistler (@nistler_jeanine) March 16, 2020