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Funeral for cat stationmaster

KINOKAWA, Japan, Dec. 14 Kyodo - A funeral for cat stationmaster Nitama is held at Wakayama Electric Railway's Kishi Station in Kinokawa in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 13, 2025, following the cat's death in November at age 15. (Kyodo)

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China: Chubby Cat Squeezes Into Bag, Becomes a “Pillow”

On December 9, 2025, in Henan, located in central China’s Henan province, a video captured a chubby cat squeezing into a white transparent non-woven bag. As the cat settled inside, the bag ballooned into a rounded, cushion-like shape. From the outside, the filled bag looked like a plump tabby pillow resting on the floor. The cat’s body pressed against the sides, stretching the material into a smooth, firm surface. The owner laughed while opening the bag to let the cat out and joked to Chinese netizens that this was a simple way to “make” a fat-cat pillow at home. Viewers commented that the cat’s size made the effect especially convincing.

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Funeral for cat stationmaster

A funeral for cat stationmaster Nitama is held at Wakayama Electric Railway's Kishi Station in Kinokawa in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 13, 2025, following the cat's death in November at age 15.

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China: Cat Instantly Starts Grooming in Sync With Owner’s Touch

A man in Jiangxi, China, lightly tapped his cat’s back on October 15, 2025, triggering a perfectly synced grooming reaction. Each touch made the cat instantly lick its fur as if “cleaning” the same spot, creating a funny and well-timed interaction that left the owner laughing.

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China: Contrast Between Calm Cat and Raging Lightning Thunderstorm in Jiangxi

On September 9, a video captured a small cat sitting indoors while a thunderstorm raged outside a window in Nanchang, Jiangxi. Bright flashes of lightning illuminated the room, yet the cat sat perfectly still, showing no sign of fear or anxiety. The contrast between the storm’s chaos and the cat’s calm composure created a comical scene that quickly drew attention online.

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China: Puppy Sneaks Into Cat’s Nest, Gets Unexpected Love

This video captured a puppy sneaking into a cat’s nest in Chongqing on March 10. Despite having just given birth to several kittens, the mother cat accepted the puppy as one of her own—hugging it, licking its head, and comforting it gently. The puppy trembled with excitement, clearly enjoying the affection.

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PHILIPPINES-MAKATI CITY-CAT SHOW

(240616) -- MAKATI CITY, June 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A woman shows her polydactyl Maine coon cat's paws during the 1st World Cat Federation (WCF) Philippines World Cat Show 2024 in Makati City, the Philippines, on June 15, 2024. The cat show gathers cat enthusiasts from around the world, with feline pets participating in competitions of various categories during the event. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Rouelle Umali)

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PHILIPPINES-MAKATI CITY-CAT SHOW

(240616) -- MAKATI CITY, June 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman shows her polydactyl Maine coon cat's paws during the 1st World Cat Federation (WCF) Philippines World Cat Show 2024 in Makati City, the Philippines, on June 15, 2024. The cat show gathers cat enthusiasts from around the world, with feline pets participating in competitions of various categories during the event. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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CHINA-BEIJING-DAILY LIFE-CAT CAFE (CN)

(230621) -- BEIJING, June 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People look at the signpost of Gudaomaone cat cafe in the Nanluoguxiang neighborhood in Beijing, capital of China, June 10, 2023. In recent years, cat cafes have experienced a surge in popularity across major Chinese cities, attracting a growing number of cat lovers. One of these establishments, Gudaomaone (Frolics with Cats), is owned and operated by a woman nicknamed Yu Xiaomao (Kitten Yu) in Xiaojuer Hutong of Beijing's Nanluoguxiang neighborhood. Visitors to this cafe can indulge in coffee, sugary snacks, and, most importantly, the delightful and furry company of cats. Within the cafe's walls live 37 cats, each with their unique appearance and personality. Among them, Zhaocai (Fortune), a short-haired American tabby, stands out as the only one wearing a collar because of an early accident. In 2017, Zhaocai was taken away by a stranger outside the cafe, prompting Yu Xiaomao to exhaust all available resources, both online and offline, to ensure the cat's sa

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Cat ramp show staged in Bangladeshi capital

STORY: Cat ramp show staged in Bangladeshi capital DATELINE: Feb. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:52 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST 1.various of cats at the cat ramp show 2.SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): ARABIA ZAMAN SUZANA, Cat lover 3.SOUNDBITE 2 (Bengali): NUSAIBA PUTUL, Cat lover 4.SOUNDBITE 4 (Bengali): MD ALAMGIR, Event organizer STORYLINE: A cat ramp show was staged on Friday in Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka. Cat lovers from the country took part in the gorgeous show, where scores of owners walked the ramp with their cats donning trendy attire and ornaments. Bangladesh Pet Federation organized the show, which is aimed at raising awareness for cats and helping people know more about ways to protect these adorable animals. Hundreds of domestic and foreign cats adorned the ramp show. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): ARABIA ZAMAN SUZANA, Cat lover "My name is Arabia Zaman Suzana. My cat's name is Tom. I'm from (Dhaka's) Azimpur area. Today, I came to the cat ramp show with my cat, I am a cat lover, I love cats very

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Cat's eye pierced with nail, but sight saved by vet

OKAYAMA, Japan - A cat whose left eye was pierced with a 7-centimeter nail recovers at an animal hospital in the city March 7 after undergoing an operation to remove it. The cat's eyesight was saved.

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Cat's eye pierced with nail, but sight saved by vet

OKAYAMA, Japan - A cat whose left eye was pierced with a 7-centimeter nail recovers at an animal hospital in the city March 7 after undergoing an operation to remove it. The cat's eyesight was saved.

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Cat'S Eye (1985)

Drew Barrymore & James Naughton Film: Cat'S Eye (USA 1985) / Literaturverfilmung (Two Episodes Based On The Stories 'Quitters, Inc.' And 'The Ledge' By Stephen King') Director: Lewis Teague 12 April 1985 Date: 12 April 1985

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Cat'S Eye (1985)

Robert Hays Characters: Norris Film: Cat'S Eye (USA 1985) / Literaturverfilmung (Two Episodes Based On The Stories 'Quitters, Inc.' And 'The Ledge' By Stephen King') Director: Lewis Teague 12 April 1985 Date: 12 April 1985

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Cat'S Eye (1985)

Small Monster Film: Cat'S Eye (USA 1985) / Literaturverfilmung (Two Episodes Based On The Stories 'Quitters, Inc.' And 'The Ledge' By Stephen King') Director: Lewis Teague 12 April 1985 Date: 12 April 1985

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Cat'S Eye (1985)

Kenneth Mcmillan & Robert Hays Characters: Cressner (segment Film: Cat'S Eye (USA 1985) / Literaturverfilmung (Two Episodes Based On The Stories 'Quitters, Inc.' And 'The Ledge' By Stephen King') Director: Lewis Teague 12 April 1985 Date: 12 April 1985

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CAT'S EYE

CAT'S EYE [US 1985] 'Quitter's Inc' segment JAMES REBHORN, JAMES WOOD Date: 1985

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CAT'S EYE

CAT'S EYE [US 1985] DREW BARRYMORE Date: 1985

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CAT'S EYE

CAT'S EYE [US 1985] 'The General' segment Date: 1985

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CAT'S EYE

CAT'S EYE [US 1985] 'The Ledge' segment ROBERT HAYS Date: 1985

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CAT'S EYE

CAT'S EYE [US 1985] 'The General' segment Date: 1985

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CAT'S EYE

CAT'S EYE [US 1985] 'The General' section Date: 1985

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CAT'S EYE

CAT'S EYE [US 1985] 'Quitter's Inc' segment JAMES REBHORN Date: 1985

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CAT'S EYE

CAT'S EYE [US 1985] 'The General' segment Date: 1985

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CAT'S EYE

CAT'S EYE [US 1985] 'The General' segment Date: 1985

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CAT'S EYE

CAT'S EYE [US 1985] 'The General' segment Date: 1985

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CAT'S EYE

CAT'S EYE [US 1985] 'The General' segment DREW BARRYMORE, CANDY CLARK, JAMES NAUGHTON Date: 1985

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CAT'S EYE

CAT'S EYE [US 1985] 'The Ledge' segment ROBERT HAYS Date: 1985

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CAT'S MEOW

CAT'S MEOW [US/2001] JOANNA LUMLEY AND KIRSTEN DUNST Date: 2001

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CAT'S MEOW

CAT'S MEOW [US/2001] KIRSTEN DUNST Date: 2001

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CAT'S MEOW

CAT'S MEOW [US/2001] EDWARD HERRMANN RELEASE BY LIONS GATE FILMS INC. PICTURE FROM THE RONALD GRANT ARCHIVE Date: 2001

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CAT'S MEOW

CAT'S MEOW [US 2001] EDDIE IZZARD, KIRSTEN DUNST Date: 2001

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CAT'S MEOW

CAT'S MEOW [US/2001] EDDIE IZZARD AND KIRSTEN DUNST RELEASE BY LIONS GATE FILMS INC. PICTURE FROM THE RONALD GRANT ARCHIVE CAT'S MEOW [US 2001] EDDIE IZZARD, KIRSTEN DUNST Date: 2001

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CAT'S MEOW

CAT'S MEOW [US/2001] EDWARD HERRMANN RELEASE BY LIONS GATE FILMS INC. PICTURE FROM THE RONALD GRANT ARCHIVE Date: 2001

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CAT'S MEOW

CAT'S MEOW [US/2001] CARY ELWES RELEASE BY LIONS GATE FILMS INC. PICTURE FROM THE RONALD GRANT ARCHIVE Date: 2001

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CAT'S MEOW

CAT'S MEOW [US/2001] CARY ELWES as Thomas H. Ince and KIRSTEN DUNST RELEASE BY LIONS GATE FILMS INC. PICTURE FROM THE RONALD GRANT ARCHIVE CAT'S MEOW [US 2001] CARY ELWES as Thomas H. Ince and KIRSTEN DUNST Date: 2001

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A GIRL MUST LIVE (BR1939) HUGH SINCLAIR AND MARGARET LOCKWO

A GIRL MUST LIVE (BR1939) HUGH SINCLAIR AND MARGARET LOCKWOOD OFF SET KNITTING CAT'S CRADLE Date: 1939

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CATS EYE

CATS EYE [US 1985] DREW BARRYMORE CAT'S EYE Date: 1985

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CATS EYE

CATS EYE [US 1985] CAT'S EYE [US 1985] Date: 1985

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"Cat island" in western Japan

Photo taken June 8, 2016, shows a cat's ear that has been cut with a V-shaped marking to show it has undergone a sterilization surgery on Ogijima, one of Japan's "cat islands," in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture. The markings are made on the cats while under anesthesia. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tokyo snapshot: Doughnuts shaped like cat's tails

Doughnuts shaped and decorated to resemble cat tails are popular treats sold at Yanaka Shippoya in the cat-loving Yanaka Ginza shopping arcade in Tokyo as seen on Sept. 3, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Girls playing ayatori

Two young women in decorative kimono enjoy a game of cat's cradle. The shamisen (three-stringed lute) placed in the centre suggests that they are in the middle of a practice session.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number49‐23‐0]

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"Sleeping cat" carving unveiled after restoration work

The "nemuri-neko" (sleeping cat), a wooden sculpture designated as a national treasure, is unveiled at the Nikko Toshogu shrine in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture on Nov. 28, 2016, after restoration work. The work made the cat's eyes, which used to be closed, to open slightly to match the description in historical documents. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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"Sleeping cat" carving unveiled after restoration work

The "nemuri-neko" (sleeping cat), a wooden sculpture designated as a national treasure, is unveiled at the Nikko Toshogu shrine in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture on Nov. 28, 2016, after restoration work. The work made the cat's eyes, which used to be closed, to open slightly to match the description in historical documents. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo