RIP Paddles
Fans of New Zealand's famous Internet cat, Paddles, are sad today. The beloved animal was run over and killed by a car on Tuesday, leaving Paddles' family to mourn the cat's untimely death. Not only was the ginger cat the "first cat," as it belonged to the country's Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, but it was also followed online by thousands of subscribers, including those of the cat's Twitter feed. The cat's extra claws, which resembled adorable Dr. Seuss-character-like thumbs, were another reason why it was so beloved.
The cat was adopted from the New Zealand Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and officials are asking those who would like to pay tribute to Paddles to make donations there in the cat's name.
Did you follow Paddles on social media? What was your favorite moment featuring the famous cat?
Photo courtesy of Wikipedia