White Smoke From The Catican!

Throngs of happy revelers in our cul-de-sac cried out with joy as they saw the traditional white smoke arise from our chimney signalling that the College of Catdinals had reached consensus and chosen a new Maximum Leader. The Catican Guards raced about barking as the new Leader of the Feline Theocracy was announced.

What ecstasy was felt when the white smoke emerged!

For the first time ever, an Ohioan* was chosen to lead the Theocracy. 7-year-old Maddi was selected by a unanimous vote. After a brief settling-in period, she consented to photography that her followers might see her regal beauty.

Maddi is expected to lead the Theocracy into a more contemplative period.

Here, she reviews the gear used by her staff and finds it satisfactory.

Maddi will also usher in a new era of joy through direct signs of affection.

So there you have it. The long search for a new Maximum Leader has come to a very successful conclusion. Tuna for all!

* - A local branch of the Humane Society acts as a safety valve for another branch in Ohio and brings in cats from there for adoption.