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Catster Photo Contest: Cats of the Week Winners (May 29, 2025)

This Week’s Winner

Name: Mae Mae
Breed: Calico Domestic Shorthair
Fun Fact: Mae Mae loves cuddling, sleeping, playing with feathers, and tuna churus.

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Silliest

Name: Nickie
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Fun Fact: Nickie’s a year old. He’s into everything and he’s always doing something silly. He’s very talkative in the kitchen.

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Most Dignified

Name: Fric
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Fun Fact: Fric is 7 years old and my constant companion.

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Best Action Shot

Name: Lily
Breed: Brown Tabby
Fun Fact: She meows the cutest meow when she wants us to play with her.

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Sleepiest

Name: Stellamarie
Breed: Domestic Longhair
Fun Fact: Queen of the house and talks to you when she wants or needs something. Very intelligent and sassy. The apple of our eyes.

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Cutest

Name: Joey
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Fun Fact Joey is a 2 year old rescue.

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