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Catster Photo Contest: Cats of the Week Winners (January 15, 2026)

This Week’s Winner

Name: Riley
Breed: Turkish angora mix
IG: @Caspercaspurrcat
Fun Fact: “Riley was born in an old car wreckage site and was rescued shortly after his birth. His outgoing personality won him over by everyone at the rescue and we were the lucky ones who got to adopt him. He loves his bug bite treats, catnip toys and atching birds right outside the window.”

 

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Sleepiest

Name: Noah
Fun Fact: “Noah likes to sleep with me. He’s loving and loves attention. He took my place when I got up.”
IG: @buckeyevic1

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Most Dignified

Name: Don Gato
IG: @Ara_ramirez12

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Best Action Shot

Name: Sibbie
Breed: Siberian and Maine Coon
IG: @KatieBratie
Fun Fact: “Loves his special treats from Nana”

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Cutest

Name: Tetley
Fun Fact: “Tetley impersonating a Meerkat!”
IG: @iamtetley

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Most Expressive

Name: Abang
Breed: Domestic Shorthair
IG: @auliapspa
Fun Fact: “Abang demanded second meal (he ate his first meal 5 minutes before)”

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Silliest

Name: Apollo
Fun Fact: “Apollo is “full of love!” He is very affectionate and loves to nap. Apollo is 5 years old, and is very spoiled and loved by all of us ❤️❤️”
IG: @ama_ndahhhhhhhh

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