@cats_of_instagram is the go-to internet destination for cat lovers which features original, accredited cat photos that are selected daily from the #catsofinstagram hashtag. The account was created in 2011 by Eli Omidi, a college grad and self-proclaimed cat lover.

He now co-runs the site with Kady Lone, freelance graphic designer and mother of the internet-famous cat Pudge. It also provides giveaways, news on Internet famous cats, and covers special events such as Cat Con, pet conferences, and art shows. Cats of Instagram has become the largest cat centric community on the Internet today.