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Catster Photo Contest: Cats of the Week Winners (October 9, 2025)

This Week’s Winner

Name: Nova
Breed: Domestic short hair
IG: @supernova_adventurecat
Fun Fact: “Nova & her siblings came to us around 3-4days old & she has stuck to me like glue ever since. Where mom goes, Nova goes whether it be a night at the bar or an outing on a kayak. I wouldn’t have it any other way.”

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Silliest

Name: Theo
Breed: Domestic short hair
IG: @Lhadney
Fun Fact: “Theo is a very friendly and silly boy. Just shy of 2 years old. Loves people and attention”

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Most Dignified

Name: Atticus
Breed: Domestic Shorthair
IG: @summer_sarin
Fun Fact: “I adopted my cat from the RSPCA when he was just 2 months old, and he’s been a bundle of joy ever since. He’s got a quirky love for wearing his bow tie, and he looks like such a distinguished gentleman!”

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Most Expressive

Name: Ghost
Breed: White Siamese
IG: @ghostkitten8
Fun Fact: “Ghost is a 5 month old kitten, I adopted from Community Pet Rescue in Belvidere, IL. I drove 126 miles to get him! He’s so happy, fluffy, and forever home.”

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Best Action Shot

Name: Stella
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
IG: @grittybittykitty
Fun Fact: “Stella is an “Adventure Cat” who started kayaking with me this year. She’s also a Certified Therapy Cat & a foster fail kitten from 2022.”

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Sleepiest

Name: Emilio
Breed: Domestic shorthair
IG: @ultraleksa
Fun Fact: “He is only 3.5 months old. he loves to relax”

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Cutest

Name: Tux
Breed: American Shorthair
IG: @littlecatnamedtux
Fun Fact: “Tux knows up to 6 tricks! Such as sit, high-five, spin, and jumping through arms. Tux’s favorite toy is a dabird wand toy. Tux was also adopted at 10 months old from a local shelter!”

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