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Catster Photo Contest: Cats of the Week Winners (October 16, 2025)

This Week’s Winner

Name: Pickles
IG: @theofficialfunnyfarm

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Silliest

Name: Jackson
Breed: British fold
IG: @Vicdionne

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Most Dignified

Name: Lynx
Breed: Bengal
IG: @kittymojito
Fun Fact: “Lynx is turning 18 this year! He is a sweet and gentle soul who loves to cuddle! Lynx was adopted 5 years ago at the ripe age of 12 and now lives a cozy life with his pawrents and sisfur, Kitty Mojito in Alberta, Canada. Even though he has health issues, he is always up for an adventure, whether it’s a stroll in the park, a road trip or a boat ride!”

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Most Expressive

Name: Arwen
IG: @Arwenstarwen
Fun Fact: “This is how she reacts when her automatic feeder “doesn’t work”

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Best Action Shot

Name: Beau
IG: @Chloe.eastwood
Fun Fact: “Beau (ginger cat)saved his grandma (Rosie) from being attacked by a stray male cat. The stray had Rosie pinned to the ground and had bitten her eye (she’s okay now ) Beau chased the stray off through two fields and made sure that he didn’t come back. He got many treats that day”

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Sleepiest

Name: Nim
IG: @thorthehimbo21
Fun Fact: “Nim has been the best baby. She has been extra cuddly since her humans came down with Covid. She has been just as adorable as ever. ❤”

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Cutest

Name: Ghost
Breed: White Siamese Mix
IG: @the_ghost_kitten
Fun Fact: “Ghost was born in a stray litter found in rural Illinois. He was saved by a rescue, and adopted December 2024. The best Christmas Gift!”

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2 Responses

  1. I love the cat of the week contest! I think that you should add more categories, maybe "hungriest" and "funniest"!

    1. Hi Selah Krabbenhoft

      We are so glad to hear that you love the Cat of the Week contest! That's wonderful feedback, and we appreciate you suggesting additional categories like "hungriest" and "funniest"! We are always looking for ways to make the contest more engaging.

      Thank you for your enthusiastic support!

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