No. 2. Blind cat Honey Bee
This cat lacks normal vision, but she seems to sense the space around her: Honey Bee always confidently walks forward. In addition, this cat is famous for constantly traveling with its owner.
When Honey gets tired of walking on her own, she simply climbs onto her owner’s shoulders.
Simon - Distinguished Naval Service
Ship cats are not uncommon; since ancient times, on many ships, animals went with sailors and went on long voyages. They shared the hardships of the journey with the crew, entertained sailors far from land and were considered mascots of ships. This is exactly what the cat Simon became.
In 1947, a young sailor from the British sloop of war Amethyst found a small cat in the Honkonk shipyards. The animal was exhausted and sick. The boy took him on his ship secretly from his superiors. Gradually the cat recovered and began to actively catch rats, of which the hold with supplies was full. He brought the booty to the crew members directly to bed, which amused the sailors. A year later the captain changed, and the new one, Bernard Skinner, was very happy with the cat. He settled in the captain's cabin and began to sleep, curled up in the captain's cap.
"Amethyst" received the task to go up the Yangtze to the city of Nanjing and relieve another patrol ship. It was here that the so-called “Yangtze River Incident” happened, when the Chinese opened fire on a patrol ship. As a result, one shell hit the captain's cabin and killed the captain. The cat was seriously injured, but was able to get onto the deck. The sailors saw him burnt and tried to help. Several shrapnel bullets were recovered from Simon's body. This event significantly boosted the team's morale.
No one expected the cat to survive, but he was able to recover from the injury. And he resumed his duties as a rat catcher. This story became widely known, newspapers wrote about the cat who survived the incident, and he was received with honor in all the ports where the ship called. Simon received a number of the highest awards in Britain and the special title “Cat - Excellent Naval Service”.
The return of "Amethyst" was eagerly awaited at home. However, like any animal brought into the UK, Simon had to undergo quarantine. The heroic cat was sent to an animal shelter for a while. There he caught a viral infection and died.
He was buried in east London with a crowd of people and the participation of the Amethyst crew. The gravestone lists the major events of his life with the addition "He rose to the occasion."
No. 8. “Vampire” nicknamed Lazarus
This feline variation of wolf wolf disease has made Lazarus an Internet star. In fact, the cat is not laughing at all, because living with such a defect is probably not very comfortable!
Even as he grew older, Lazarus did not get rid of his defect.
Top 12 most famous cats in the world
Thanks to the media and YouTube, becoming famous today is not difficult. In recent years, the popularity of pets that have become famous on Instagram has increased. The funny behavior of these animals leaves us no choice; we cannot help but admire them.
“Funny cats” is almost the most popular search term on the Internet. But people adored cats before. They have been both presidents' pets and ordinary street cats.
Tabby, Abraham Lincoln's cat
This is the first cat to see the interior of the White House. Tabby is the cat of Ted, Lincoln's son, who fed her from a golden fork when he dined at the White House.
Ernest Hemingway's cats
Several generations of six-toed cats lived in Ernest's house. They were all offspring of Snowball, a furry white cat given to the Hemingway family. And amazingly, they all survived Hurricane Irma unharmed.
Brave Scarlet
Scarlet was a stray cat living in Brooklyn, New York. She became famous when she risked her life to save her kittens from a fire. A cat and kittens lived in an abandoned garage, which one day caught fire, but Scarlet carried all the kittens out of the fire, but was badly burned herself.
All but one of the kittens survived, and Scarlet and her children were adopted and lived happily ever after.
Chupet Lagerfeld
She is the most well-groomed cat in the world. She has the richest and most famous owner, Karl Lagerfeld. But the most important thing is that both the cat and the person love and appreciate each other. This cat has a hundred thousand fans on Instagram, a Twitter account and a personal servant.
Nikki
Nikki is a clone created from the DNA of a cat who died in 2003. His owner was so grieved for his pet that he paid $50,000 to have his cat cloned.
Unsinkable Sam
This lucky cat survived three shipwrecks. The first time he was on the crew of the German ship Bismarck, sunk by the British army in 1941. The sailors noticed him while he was sitting on the board and picked up the cat. Then the cat survived two more shipwrecks, in which he was again rescued and named Sam.
After his adventures, the cat lived quietly on land in England.
Maru
He is considered the most famous cat on the Internet. Maru rose to fame in 2007 on YouTube. People really enjoyed his funny antics, especially his habit of climbing into various boxes. In March 2022, Maru was officially named the most famous animal on YouTube.
Oscar the Fortune Teller
Oscar gained fame for his ability to predict death. Steer Hospital took him in to make its building more welcoming. But Oscar was modest and shy, afraid of people, except those who were on the verge of death. Oscar always found them and sat with them until the end.
Tomasso - millionaire cat
We've already seen one rich cat, Choupette Lagerfeld, and here's another one. Tomasso was a stray kitten rescued by a rich woman, Maria Assunta, who fell in love with him. Since Assunta was childless and had no relatives, after her death ten million dollars went to her cat Tomasso.
Stubbs - mayor of the city
The small town of Talkeetna, Alaska, was electing a mayor. Since the residents did not like any of the candidates, they elected Stubbs, a stray cat who lived near the store, as mayor. Although Stubbs did not officially become mayor, residents considered him one until his death in 2022.
Sharik, Koko the gorilla's friend
The well-known gorilla Coco once received a kitten for New Year. They named him Sharik. Coco and Sharik were best friends until Sharik escaped from the zoo and was hit by a car. Coco was left heartbroken, but then she was given two more kittens.
Grumpy Cat
This animal has eight million fans on Facebook. The cat is known for its always angry and frowning face. Her owner's brother took a photo of the cat in 2012 and published it on the Internet. After this, Tarde, as she is called, became the subject of jokes, memes, and even appeared in one film. Rumor has it that Grumpy Cat is actually very kind, humble and sweet.
Cole and Marmalade
These two animals are connected only by a common home. They are not related to each other and met only after they fell into the hands of caring people who help abandoned animals find shelter.
First, the cats' owners adopted Cole, a skinny kitten who suffered from parasites and was found by a family friend. When Cole was cured and he grew up, he turned into a gorgeous black cat.
Marmalade was also found on the street. She grew up very playful and affectionate, but during an examination she was diagnosed with cancer. The cat's owners did not give up on her - they did everything to cure their pet.
Sam, Khao Mani cat
Beautiful snow-white cats of the Khao Mani breed amaze with their grace and amazingly beautiful eyes. But Sam, although he belongs to this breed, captivated him with his surprised muzzle, decorated with black spots resembling eyebrows. In some pictures he appeared with his mouth funny open, as if something had struck him to the core. It’s not for nothing that he has more than 221 thousand fans on Instagram who are waiting for new photos of their pet.
Persian cat Garfi
He became famous thanks to his unusual appearance. Garfi has been dubbed the most evil cat in the world online. His demonic gaze, gloomy appearance and angry face are striking. But, according to the owners of the luxurious Persian, he is very kind and sweet, constantly purring. Garfi's full name is Garfield. It was named after the famous cartoon character, whose resemblance is simply amazing. The most evil cat in the world lives in a Turkish family. He became famous thanks to his owner-photographer Halia Ozkok. The cat happily poses for her in front of the camera. Now he has become a real meme. Funny pictures lift the spirits not only of Garfi’s owners, but also of thousands of his fans.
Venus
A cat with two faces.
This cat, originally from South Carolina, has a unique color that perfectly divides her face into two halves - black and red.
The cat's eye is also a different color.
She came to her owner by chance when the woman saw a photo of stray kittens, and she really liked the kitten with such an interesting color.
Cat Grumpy, Siamese Snowshoe
If you translate it, it turns out to be “Angry Cat.” Tabatha Bundesen's pet received this nickname because of its special appearance, which is associated with anomalies in its development. He seems to be unhappy with everything. In fact, the cat's name is Tardar Sauce, because... according to Tabatha's daughter, it resembled tartar sauce. He became famous in 2012, when his owner’s brother posted photographs of an unusual cat on one of the websites. Later, his Facebook page was created, with almost a million subscribers. In 2013, the cat became the meme of the year. A book dedicated to Grumpy was published at the same time, and the second edition was published the following year. The media write that the pet brought its owner a huge income in the amount of about one hundred million.
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Library Dewey
This cat became widely known after it left our world. And fame came thanks to the book that the hostess wrote about him. The work became a bestseller, enriching the author.
This story began in 1988 in the USA, in the small town of Spencer, Iowa. Library workers discovered a ginger kitten in a cart where returned books are stored, awaiting placement. The animal remained to live in the library. The fluffy, very beautiful cat with a bushy tail was named Dewey. He soon became a symbol of the library and a city celebrity. And then he became even more famous. Articles were written about the library cat, or cat-librarian, postcards and posters were printed with his image, and documentaries were made.
The cat died in 2006. Librarian Vicky Myron, who can be called Dewey's mistress, published a book about her favorite. The name was translated into Russian as “Dewey. The cat from the library who shocked the whole world,” although it would be more accurate to say “the cat from the library of a small town who touched the world.” The book is not only about the red-haired library resident: the author also writes about his fate, childhood, motherhood, work in the library, and the fight against a serious illness. An adapted book about Dewey has been published for children, where the “adult” fragments are excluded.
Lil Bub, munchkin breed
This is a barn cat, but due to the dwarfism gene, she has a number of abnormalities: small paws, like those of a munchkin, the lower jaw is shorter than necessary, and there are no teeth, which is why the tongue falls out of the mouth. There is an extra toe on each paw. She cannot jump or run fast, but walks and climbs normally. The cat has her own pages on social networks, on her blog she answers questions and talks about everything in the world, and also participates in charity events to save animals. Not much is known about the cat's owner. He is from Bloomington (Indiana), he is about 40 years old, his name is Mike Bridavsky.
Snoopy
The most adorable cat.
He lives with his owner, who maintains a blog on Instagram and a Facebook page dedicated to the cat.
Rodion Gazmanov
The son of the Honored Artist of Russia Oleg Gazmanov, a former participant in the “Star Factory”, who himself became a singer, Rodion Gazmanov is the owner of a mae coon named Sheldon. Photos of the pet periodically appear on the artist’s Instagram. In the spring, for example, the cat appeared trimmed - Rodion thus decided to make the period of molting and the summer heat easier for the pet.
Rodion's cat Sheldon is a gorgeous mei-coon
