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Cat Can’t Decide Which Laundry Detergent to Buy

An unidentified cat was spotted in a New York City bodega late Wednesday evening experiencing what the store clerk described as a “panic attack” over laundry detergent.

“He came in and asked where the detergent was,” says Jesus Martinez, who was working behind the counter at the time. “I told him it was on the back wall. Paced back and forth for about an hour, like he couldn’t decide. Next thing I know, he’s curled up in a ball in the aisle. He just couldn’t handle the pressure of choice.”

Via Thegoddamnpatman.

Wealthy Cats Flocking to South of France

The southern coast of France has long been a popular vacation destination for bunnies and dogs, but a new report indicate that the area is attracting cats as well.

According to travel guide publisher Fodor’s, the French Riviera is increasingly a popular summer vacation spot for wealthy cats. 

“Resorts up and down the Côte d’Azur, from Toulon to Monaco, are starting to cater to kitty tastes,” said Fodor’s editor Sebastian Martin. One resort in Saint-Tropez, for example, has increased the number of tuna dishes on its room service menu from one to seven and a four-star hotel in Nice now offers plush carpeting in suites that previously had tile floors.

Fodor’s reports that feline travel to the region is up 230% this year.

Via Luigi Rosa.

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Cat Lands Job as Tchotchke

The job economy, though showing signs of recovery, is still tough. That’s why Selene the cat was thrilled to find work recently as a tchotchke. 

“The work is hard, the hours are long, and the pay is relatively low,” said  close friend Chloe McDrue, “but she’s just happy to be back at work.”

Selene had been out of a job for over 15 months and had all but given up applying when she saw the ad on Craigslist for a “living feline shelf adornment.”

“She couldn’t believe that was even a thing,” said McDrue. “She emailed the poster anyway, but really expected it was some sort of scam.”

It turned out, though, that the advertisement was completely legit. A wealthy family had just redecorated their living room and was looking for a unique way to accessorize. The cat is being paid to sit on the shelf each day from 8 AM until 10 PM, with an hour break for lunch.

Via Corey Seeman.