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Algonquin Cat Fashion Show

By Caitlin Petreycik
  • Model: Lightning
    Broadway Inspiration: Heathers
    Shame Level: Nonexistent.

    This chill little guy is NOT AT ALL PERTURBED by wearing a sweater. Perhaps because it's cashmere?
  • Model: Q
    Broadway Inspiration: The Phantom of the Opera
    Shame Level: Slight.

    Is she sleeping? Or merely closing her eyes so she won't have to face the public while suffering the indig
  • Aerial view!
  • Model: Lily
    Broadway Inspiration: Mamma Mia!
    Shame Level: Mild.

    "Let's never speak of this again."
  • A shot of the beautiful bride's gown.
  • Model: Cody
    Broadway Inspiration: Rock of Ages
    Shame Level: Moderate.

    "I was told there would be treats."
  • Sigh.
  • Model: Tigger
    Broadway Inspiration: Rock of Ages
    Shame Level: Considerable.

    "Let's just...not tell the dog about this, okay?"
  • Model: Daisy
    Broadway Inspiration: Matilda
    Shame Level: Palpable.

    We witnessed Daisy being whisked away for a time out after taking a few swipes at an onlooker. Girl was OVER IT.
  • Model: R2D2
    Broadway Inspiration: The Phantom of the Opera
    Shame Level: High.

    This grumpy little Phantom didn't want to wear his cape.
  • But he did gamely pose in his mask before swatting it away.
  • Model: Zeus
    Broadway Inspiration: Wicked
    Shame Level: Acute.

    "Humiliation engulfs me."
  • Model: Milo
    Broadway Inspiration: Legally Blonde
    Shame Level: Intense.

    Much like Elle Woods, Milo is friends with a Chihuahua IRL! Unlike Elle Woods, he doesn't really think pink is h
  • Model: Ferrara
    Broadway Inspiration: Chicago
    Shame Level: EXTREME.

    LOOK AT THIS DIVA!
  • Giving us the side-eye.
  • Okay! We get it! No flashes.
  • "That's right. Back away."
  • BONUS CAT MODEL: Tara the Hero Cat!

    Tara doesn't need to wear clothes, because she is a True American Hero. She also has an agent, in case you were wondering.
  • Tara not wearing clothes. Like a boss.

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