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Catster Photo Contest: Cats of the Week Winners (May 1, 2025)

This Week’s Winner

Name: Gunther
Fun Fact: Gunther is a two year old rescue, super energetic and playful, but also super sweet. He always retracts his claws during play time, what a good guy!

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Silliest

Name: Nickie
Breed: Domestic Short Hair

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Most Dignified

Name: Benji
Breed: Domestic Shorthair
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Best Action Shot

Name: Savannah
Breed: Maine Coon
Fun Fact: Savannah like anything Green. If any door of my VW Westy is open, in she goes and stretches out over the dash, sink area or bed.
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Sleepiest

Name: Saffron
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Fun Fact: She will only sleep, or sit on a chair that has a blanket, she likes to run around then just crash for an hour, wherever is the most comfortable spot

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Cutest

Name: Princess Skunk
Breed: Long Haired Feral
Fun Fact This is Princess Skunk. She passed away in 2016. She was the sweetest feral, that came to me at est 4 yrs old from the vet. She looked like a skunk, as her back was black with a white stripe!

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Most Expressive

Name: Kit-Kat
Fun Fact: She will sit and stare without blinking for long periods of time like an owl.

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