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Catster Photo Contest: Cats of the Week Winners (July 17, 2025)

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This Week’s Winner

Name: Chunk
Breed: Gray & white tabby
Fun Fact: “He has 2 window bird feeders in his(!) room so he tries to watch & attack both at once. My Chunky Monkey is a rescue & my sunshine and heart!”

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Silliest

Name: Chai
Breed: Calico
Fun Fact: “Chai loves to be warm.”

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Most Dignified

Name: Jeff
Breed: Ragdoll

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Most Expressive

Name: Juniper
Breed: Domestic Medium Hair
Fun Fact: “Juniper is a very silly, fun-loving cat. She was yawning in this photo but it looks like she’s laughing, which completely fits her purrsonality.”

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Best Action Shot

Name: Ozzy
Breed: Tabby
Fun Fact: “Ozzy is very inquisitive. He likes to be everywhere we are. This picture shows how we were in the process of panting and he just wanted to join and cling the ladder too! Ozzy knows tricks, like sit, spin and up. Ozzy has also been in two commercials one for Temptations and the other for Greenies.”

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Sleepiest

Name: Downy
Breed: Medium Hair Maine Coon
Fun Fact: “Downy soft is his name and relaxing is his game! Downy is blind. He was born without eyes. He was the runt of the litter & barely survived being found in a dumpster with his 4 other blind siblings. He is the most loving, trusting cat you could ever meet.”

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Cutest

Name: Tupac
Breed: Norwegian forest cat
Fun Facts: “Tupac is a certified sweetie pie with a handsome face and fluffy tail. His two favorite things are his mama and gravy!”

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3 Responses

    1. Cats make life so much better and are totally worth it. Best company and love providers.

    2. Michael i can relate! I'm in a WC now, but my cat is my world. when I'm having bad moments i pet her, tease her with a wand toy, just anything to get her to respond..
      then life gets just a bit better Michael.. sending warm wishes to you and your cat.

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