30+ House Cats & Kittens Who Totally Think They’re Lions!

Whether they’re sporting lion cuts to keep them cool in the summer or they’re wearing manes to appear fierce and fabulous, these house cats and kittens look like their majestic ancestors! In honor of World Lion Day, here are some adorable domestic cats and kittens who look like they came straight out of the Sahara desert!

Ith World Kith Day tho pucker up! ~ #worldkissday #butterkisses #catswiththeirtonguesout #smoochysmoochy

A post shared by Pancake (@pancake_and_furriends) on Jul 6, 2017 at 5:44am PDT

あれ…うちにライオンいたっけ…？ #メインクーン #なはず #いつの間に #確かに毛玉がやばかった #サマーカット #ライオンカット #長毛 #なのにくせ毛 #猫 #maincoon #cat #cats #catstagram #catoftheday #catsofinstagram #catcat #lioncat #summercut #maincoonstagram #designer #tokyo #japan

A post shared by theloveparade_METRONOME (@theloveparade_metronome) on Aug 10, 2017 at 1:19am PDT

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A post shared by deluxe_traveller (@deluxe_traveller) on Aug 9, 2017 at 12:06pm PDT

Now you see me like a ?… Because I’m THE CAT and the King of my House ?! Also in homage to my grandmother who is of the lion Zodiac sign (Leo) and for all persons who are of the lion (Leo) Zodiacs sign! ?✨Always keep yourselves firm and courageous! ✨❤️❤️❤️My mother loves Astrology …???#bestcatsever #bestcatpicture #catlovers #catzodiac #follow4follow #catlife #cats #funnycatpics #lioncat #catsofinstagram #catstagram #instacat #crazycat #catoftheday #petstagram #animallovers #ilovemycat #catcute #instacatholic #catsagram #lovecats #instagramcats #petsagram #meow ##catastrophic #lovemycat #leosign #thestevocat #catastrology #followmefollowyou

A post shared by Stevo Garcia – Silvinho (@thestevocat) on Aug 7, 2017 at 12:24pm PDT

?Best purchase I ever made ? . . . #catsofinstagram #cat #lion #lioncat

A post shared by Noel Leon (@noelleon89) on Aug 6, 2017 at 4:14pm PDT

George is a lion now with his new haircut lol #cats #catsitter #lion #petsitter #dogwalker #cute #lioncat

A post shared by Kristi Thornley (@furbaby_nanny) on Aug 4, 2017 at 5:56pm PDT

ruru♡ #lioncat ♡ #gatos #somalicatagata #cat #catsofinstagram #gatostagram #euamogatos #ソマリ #にゃんすたぐらむ #猫 #amazonライオン #猫ライオン

A post shared by sherry.ruru (@sherry.ruru) on Aug 4, 2017 at 11:19pm PDT

One of my Mom’s cats had to get shaved… I think she looks like an adorable little lion ?❤️ #cat #pets #munchkincat #lioncat #meow #cute #adorable

A post shared by nichole. (@njpellow) on Aug 3, 2017 at 6:50pm PDT

We were lion around so we got the treatment. #lioncat #catcatsofinstagram #lion #animal #cats #kitty #kitties #animalsofig #neko #nekostagram #pets #pet #petsofig #meow #rawr #roar #nya #socute #costumes #cosplay

A post shared by 류지노➖(김정현) (@una_pero) on Aug 4, 2017 at 11:04pm PDT

King Zeke! ? #cat #blackcat #lion #lioncut

A post shared by Anna (@threecatsandme) on Aug 9, 2017 at 2:00pm PDT

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Goodnight ?#lioncat #cats #cat #posingcat #catsofinstagram #cats_of_instagram #catlover

A post shared by Loki (@i_am_loki_god_of_mischief) on Aug 1, 2017 at 2:24pm PDT

Akali here is trying to get used to her new haircut and deciding if she likes this or not. With how hot it’s been in Calgary lately she really needed the shave. #akalimorningstar #kittyhaircut #lionhaircut #lioncat #catsofinstagram #blackcatsofinstagram #superstitiousainttheway #furrbaby #furreverhome #purrfectpet #sherescuedme #rawrimalion #justkiddingimabigscaredycat

A post shared by ??Keira Hay?? (@vinoandsunshine) on Aug 1, 2017 at 7:44am PDT

MUFASA!! @dewey_that_cat #lioncat

A post shared by Michelle Drake (@appychic) on Jul 31, 2017 at 9:07pm PDT

Тасянский дьявол? это мой новый кош на ближайший месяц? и ещё +3? #cat#lioncat#catpersian#persiancat#persian#devilcat#meow#китик

A post shared by ❄️☕️? #queenoflatergram (@siberian_agatha) on Jul 28, 2017 at 9:43pm PDT

I switched on the fan and turn on the cat channel on ? for my cat before I go to work, I guess I am not the only one right?? #youregonnahearmeroar #lioncat #catlovers #貓奴 #catsofinstagram #cats_of_instagram #britishshorthair #hkig #cute

A post shared by Wenda Ng (@ordinarywenda) on Jul 28, 2017 at 11:25pm PDT

When you leave your cat with an army bud. #lioncat

A post shared by Zachary Burke (@cpt.zachary.burke) on Jul 28, 2017 at 6:17pm PDT

Eli looks super #adorable in this outfit but I think he hates it ? #yellowbrickfold #munchkinfold #scottishkilt #scottishfold #cats #catsinclothes #lioncat

A post shared by Yellow Brick Fold Cattery (@yellowbrickfold) on Jul 28, 2017 at 1:24pm PDT

“Why did you do this to me, mom???” #lioncut #kittensofinstagram #cats #kittenlife #catsofinstagram #lioncat #catlovers #newhaircut

A post shared by Oliver The Prince & Company (@catprinceandcompany) on Jul 28, 2017 at 12:45pm PDT

? The lion Cat ? #cat #catsofinstagram #catstagram #instagramcats #catsinstagram #catlovers #lovecats #lovelycats #ilovecats #thelionking #lioncat #iamacat #nekostagram #felines #bestmeow #pet #wellbeing #แมวไทย? #แมวน่ารัก #แมวมียอ #มียอคือแมว #meeyorcat #kittygram #kittens #lovekittens

A post shared by MeeYorCat (@meeyor_cat) on Aug 2, 2017 at 5:15pm PDT

#lioncat #newhairstyle #summerlook #sizezerocat #kunigunde #mikätzle

A post shared by Elisabeth Seeberger (@_lisilotte_) on Jul 28, 2017 at 8:58am PDT

Thank you @teritakespics for our new accessory. Perfect to keep the ears warm this winter ??

A post shared by Valeriya (@vals111) on Jul 28, 2017 at 2:46am PDT

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A great shot of my beloved #straycat, Pucci. He won’t come inside but he’s happy to play outside. And he’s looking quite dapper sporting his stylish lion cut. ? #catstagram #oldmancat #outdoorcat #gentlecat #lioncat

A post shared by i (@ingridinwonderland) on Jul 27, 2017 at 4:08pm PDT

Just “lion” around in a Sunday afternoon #whiskers #instakitty #lovemyboy #lovemycat #lookatme #lion #instaboy #instacat #instakitty #instagram #lioncat #devon #devonrex #devonrexes #devonrexcat #devonrexcats #gato #greeneyes #summer #sundays

A post shared by Buddy (@buddythecat333) on Jul 23, 2017 at 3:05pm PDT

Wak wak wok wok #lioncat

A post shared by RIDHO (@ridho_msi) on Jul 27, 2017 at 11:49am PDT

Look at Mr Charles with his lion costume! He doesn’t mind it all! I think it makes him feel like Simba! Get one on our website! #dannysendeavors #petgrooming #catrescue #lioncat #catcostume #fierce

A post shared by Danny’s Endeavors (@dannysendeavors) on Jul 20, 2017 at 6:32pm PDT

??? #cat #persiancat #catsofinstagram #instacats #instagramcats #gato #gatopersa #ilovemycat #ilovepersiancats #flatface #persiankitty #persiancatsofinstagram #chat #katze #kat #flatfacecat #gingercat #garfield #bombomgordo #кошка #кот #persian_feature #gremlincat #grumpycat #orangepersian #persarojo #lioncat

A post shared by BomBom (@bombomgordo) on Jul 24, 2017 at 8:00am PDT

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muka kesal ???? #catsofinstagram #overshared #三毛猫 #lioncat #ライオン猫 #jutek

A post shared by Amalia Defiani (@adefiani) on Jul 21, 2017 at 10:33pm PDT

Мой гордый ЛЕВ-ЭЛЬЗА??? #mycat #mygroomedcat #lioncat #greycat #mygreycat #sweet #meow #meowday #caturday #cat #kattunge #catstagram #petstagram #catsofinstagram #ilovemycat #instagramcats #catoftheday #lovecats #furry #adorable #catlover #instacat #kittycat #catlife #katzen #coolcat

A post shared by Katena Popova (@katena__popova) on Jul 23, 2017 at 4:02am PDT

#ライオン #lion #lioncat #leo #lionking #meaw #猫の被り物 #ライオンに変身 #かわいいライオン #cat #catstagram #scottishfold #instacat #japan #スコ #cutecat #ilovemycat #ねこ #猫 #ネコ #ニャンコ #にゃんこ #スコティッシュフォールド #たれみみ #毛玉 #もふもふ #カワイイ #ネコスタグラム #ねこ部 #にゃんすたぐらむ

A post shared by ai (@ai_love_honey) on Jul 21, 2017 at 12:08pm PDT

Axel got a haircut. #LionCat #IThinkHesMadAtMe

A post shared by Jessica Marie (@adropofjess) on Jul 21, 2017 at 9:12pm PDT

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Lion cat struttin’ his stuff!! #lioncat #mrpants @vladimire_cute_in

A post shared by J1MMYJAYM3S (@jimmyjaymes) on Jul 21, 2017 at 7:39am PDT

#lioncat #rest #wildcat #cataccessories #gingercat #pablo

A post shared by dELFini (@delfblablabla) on Jul 20, 2017 at 3:32pm PDT

Albino Lion ? contact @north_country_cats for your cut today! #lioncut #lioncuts #lioncutcat #lioncat #seniorcat #albinocat

A post shared by Cathie Greene (@catgreene03) on Jul 19, 2017 at 2:28pm PDT

Milly virou um leãozinho ???? #milly #millycat #cat #catstagram #catsofinstagram #lion #catlion #lioncat #gatos #gatosdoinstagram #instacat #mycat #kitty #kitten #perucadegato #peruca #leao #leoa #leãozinho #littlelion

A post shared by Mary Winchester (@marywinchester_) on Jul 19, 2017 at 9:16pm PDT

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