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You are here: Home / Kitty Wisdom / Celebrity Cats Come Together for an Awesome Cause

Celebrity Cats Come Together for an Awesome Cause

December 12, 2013 By: Sparkle Cat36 Comments

My human has ancient stories to tell

My human has been to the iconic Capitol Records building before… about 20 or so years ago! Back then, she was just talking to boring musicians. But her trip there this week was way more important and celebrity-studded: she was there to see a supergroup of internet cat sensations introduce a new music video and make a very special announcement!

These cans went to Kitten Rescue

The event was put on by Friskies, who brought together Oskar the Blind Cat, Colonel Meow, Nala Cat, Hamilton the Hipster Cat, and of course the official Friskies spokescat, Grumpy Cat to benefit five different rescues… to the tune of up to 500,000 cans of cat food! It’s the largest donation in the brand’s history. Each of the five celebrity cats chose a rescue to share in the donation. There were about 1,000 cans of Friskies as part of the decor.

I would have thought the humans would want Friskies too instead of sweets

There were also treats for the humans.

Hm. Why didn't they ask me to be part of this?

They started the event with the video, “It’s Hard to Be a Cat at Christmas,” which stars all five of the celebrity cats. You can see the video here: Friskies.com/holiday or you can watch it below — and you will want to watch it a bunch of times and share it because each play means another can of cat food will get donated, up to 500,000 views!

Grumpy Cat is ready for her close up!

Although the video “starred” Grumpy Cat, all the other kitties got a lot of screen time:

If you can’t see the above video, click here to watch it on YouTube!

The crowd went wild!

Then came the moment everyone was waiting for — the celebrity kitties emerged from the green room! Well, except for Hamilton the Hipster Cat. He appeared on Skype. The rescue Hamilton is supporting is the Humane Society Silicon Valley.

Nala was pretty, but she didn't really like sharing the spotlight

The rescue Nala Cat is supporting is Kitten Rescue… where my human has volunteered (although nowhere near often enough).

Yes, he looks just like his photos!

Colonel Meow is supporting the Seattle Persian and Himalayan Rescue — which is the group that saved him.

My human really loves Oskar

Oskar the Blind Cat is supporting Purrfect Pals… which is the very same rescue Gemini is supporting with her story in the cat rescue anthology!

She DIDN'T think the whole thing was awful!

And of course there was Grumpy Cat, who was supporting the Cat Welfare Association.

Maybe they were trading stories about their stylists

The photographers went crazy when the cats came out! For regular cats, it would be a kitty nightmare, but these celebrities took it all in stride. In fact, Grumpy Cat and Colonel Meow took some time for a casual chat.

Oskar and Grumpy Cat were the most professional kitties in the bunch

Oskar just chilled out. His best kitty pal, Klaus, was back stage, cheering him on.

Santa and Angela Kinsey were totally upstaged by the cats

Then Santa Claus showed up, spreading good cheer and cans of Friskies cat food. He and actress Angela Kinsey posed with the cats, basking in their superior kitty fame and coolness. In addition to watching and sharing the video, you can join in the fun at the If You Feed Me website. Submit a photo of yourself, telling your humans what you will do if they give you wet food. I checked out some of the photos there, and frankly some of them sound more like veiled threats than promises… which I think is a good thing!

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  1. Cathy Keisha says

    December 13, 2013 at 5:58 pm

    How pawsome! I saw the pic on FB of your human with Oskar.

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  2. Sue Brandes says

    December 13, 2013 at 4:57 pm

    How wonderful your mom got to go to that. I really love the video. Great way to help kitties.

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  3. Loupi and Zorro says

    December 13, 2013 at 2:03 pm

    Wonderful event ! It’s so exciting ! Mum never heard about that kind of show in Europe or Switzerland ! Great day for shelter kitties… Purrs

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  4. Glogirly & Katie says

    December 12, 2013 at 9:32 pm

    What a terrific event!!!
    Fun video too…we’ve never seen Hamilton before. LOVE his mustache!!!
    Yay for all the kitties that will be receiving food.
    xoxo

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  5. Spitty the Kitty says

    December 12, 2013 at 8:17 pm

    We watched the little movie and enjoyed it very much–we are thrilled to hear they hit their 500,000 mark so fast!

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  6. Penelope says

    December 12, 2013 at 7:55 pm

    Dear Sparkle
    What an honor for your human to be in the company of all of those esteemed cats! Me is furry impressed.
    Kisses
    Nellie

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  7. Flynn says

    December 12, 2013 at 4:38 pm

    That is a great event to help the shelter kitties.

    Reply
  8. TyBee says

    December 12, 2013 at 3:30 pm

    Saw the video on FB and we shared the video on my humans page and also with my Betty and Paws who are our neighbors! Live the video!!!

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  9. Savannah's Paw Tracks says

    December 12, 2013 at 2:37 pm

    Sparkle, your human gets to attend the best most incredible events! Mom Linda wants to be in her shoes sometime…MOL…what a sight that would be…heh…heh…the vid was great and I shared it lots

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  10. Georgia and Julie says

    December 12, 2013 at 2:22 pm

    That was a fun video and the cats are cool 🙂
    It is wonderful for those shelters too.
    Thank your purrson for sharing with us!!
    Purrs Georgia and Julie,
    Treasure,Tiger and JJ

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  11. Marg says

    December 12, 2013 at 1:32 pm

    That looks like such a great event and all for he good of the shelter cats. That sure is wonderful. Thank heavens for people and famous cats like that.

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  12. William says

    December 12, 2013 at 1:27 pm

    How fun!!

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  13. Cattle Aussies~Bella, Terra, & Kronos says

    December 12, 2013 at 1:25 pm

    What a fun get together and it’s super pawesome you are doing so for a great cause 🙂

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  14. Caren Gittleman says

    December 12, 2013 at 12:13 pm

    LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS! I also LOVE that YOU went! You were the PURRFECT PURSON TO GO!

    Reply
  15. Grace says

    December 12, 2013 at 12:02 pm

    I had never seen, or heard of Hipster cat before – What a face! Love it.

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  16. Famous SpokesGoat Pricilla says

    December 12, 2013 at 10:59 am

    Grumpy Cat is so little!
    I think you should have been in that video Sparkle

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  17. Emma and Buster says

    December 12, 2013 at 9:46 am

    video not loading, will check it out on you tube later.

    what a great cause. cheers for all these cats.

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  18. Tamago says

    December 12, 2013 at 9:14 am

    What a great event! The photo of Grumpy Cat and Colonel Meow chatting is very cute 🙂

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  19. Kjelle Bus aka Charlie Rascal says

    December 12, 2013 at 9:11 am

    Me and mom have just saw the video over at Cat Visdom 101 and we have chared it on my FB 🙂
    That is really COOL that your hu-mom was at the Friskies event with all the famous cat´s !!

    XOXO

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  20. Crepes says

    December 12, 2013 at 8:48 am

    Glad to see Colonel Meow is feeling better. – Crepes.

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  21. Selina says

    December 12, 2013 at 8:43 am

    Pawsome video! We shared it on MomKatt’s FB page!

    Thanks!

    Love
    Selina

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  22. Rene S says

    December 12, 2013 at 8:18 am

    I watched the video on Facebook already, and it’s a cool thing. I am amazed at how good natured these cats are on camera. And it is also cool that they are promoting rescue groups! Win win!

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  23. Kitties Blue says

    December 12, 2013 at 7:49 am

    Bet that was a fun event. The video was pawtastic. We especially loved Colonel Meow with the milk all over his face! MOL. Such a good cause as well. Purrs and hugs, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Lisbeth and Calista Jo

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  24. Random Felines says

    December 12, 2013 at 7:46 am

    we have watched and shared!!! it was a fun video. we follow Oskar and Klaus on facebook and saw their travel adventure too. what a fun event that must have been!

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  25. Brian says

    December 12, 2013 at 7:26 am

    What a fun, fun gathering of famous ones!

    Reply
  26. Laila and Minchie says

    December 12, 2013 at 7:08 am

    How exciting to see everyone in purrson! Angela Kinsey was Mom’s favorite character on “The Office” because she was also a Crazy Cat Lady. Very cool she was there.

    Reply
  27. Fuzzy Tales says

    December 12, 2013 at 6:15 am

    This is a fantastic event! It makes our hearts glad to read stories like this, and we’re delighted your human was in attendance!

    Reply
  28. The Island Cats says

    December 12, 2013 at 4:18 am

    What an awesome event! And a great cause! How fun that your human got to attend.

    Reply
  29. Hannah and Lucy says

    December 12, 2013 at 4:12 am

    What a wonderful thing for kitties to help other kitties.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

    Reply
  30. Madi and Mom says

    December 12, 2013 at 4:03 am

    What a wonderful event….kitties helping kitties….now that is the Best.
    Love the video
    Sparkle you are such a great spokeskitty !
    Hugs Madi your bfff

    Reply
  31. Sometimes, Cats Herd You says

    December 12, 2013 at 3:26 am

    What a cool event!

    Reply
  32. Toby & Leia says

    December 12, 2013 at 3:11 am

    What a pawsome video! They are all such amazing kittehs.

    Reply
  33. The Kitties of Purring Pines says

    December 12, 2013 at 3:01 am

    So cool! We’re off to see the video!

    Reply

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