A Cat Stole the Show at a Graduation Party With His Tiny Grad Cap
An adorable cat wanted to join in on the graduation celebrations!
In a TikTok video, a bystander spotted a graduation party at a restaurant featuring a cat in full graduation regalia. In the video, the cat named Buttercream sat with his family while they celebrated a graduation and posed for the people who took photos of him. People loved his graduation cap and his poses as he sat with his family.
@spongecake_cats Buttercream just grabbed a chair and made himself comfortable! #catsoftiktok#petsoftiktok#cats#cat#graduate
awww so cute - Cherri
In the caption, they added that "Buttercream just grabbed a chair and made himself comfortable!"
The video went viral, gaining over 9 million likes on TikTok and over 36 million views. People in the comments absolutely loved Buttercream's outfit, commenting on how cute he looked and even asking, "What degree did he get?"
One person in the comments joked that Buttercream "studied meowdicine" for his degree, while another said, "He studied pspspsychology."
Others loved that Buttercream looked like such a "distinguished gentleman" in his full look and that he's a "Well eduCATed" cat.
"Congratulations, Buttercream," another user commented on the video. "We hope your Master's Degree in Cute takes you far ."
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When can you dress a cat up?
While a cat may look cute in an adorable costume made for them, they may not enjoy it as much as we do.
According to Cats.org, dressing a cat in a costume may be stressful for them and not something they enjoy, but it's important to look out for signs of stress and discomfort.
"It's important to see things from your cat's point of view," they explained. "Cats are happiest when they are in control and are able to do things on their own terms. Make sure you give your cat the choice to run away and hide when they want to, as this helps them feel safe."
There are certain circumstances in which it may be necessary to put clothes on a cat, such as for medical reasons. For hairless cats specifically, clothes can help them regulate their body temperature, while other pet parents put clothes on their cats post-surgery to prevent them from messing with their incision.
But if you decide to put clothes on cats, it's important to recognize the signs of stress so you can give them a choice about whether to wear them. Some signs your cat is stressed include running away, hiding, hissing, flopping or freezing, and flattened ears.
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This story was originally published June 3, 2026 at 2:57 PM.