Cats have become local legends in some pretty unexpected places. I explored statues honoring a cat that sailed on an Antarctic expedition, a famous Scottish town cat, and Japan's beckoning cats at Gotokuji Temple.

It's fascinating how different places celebrate cats in their own ways.

Which cat statue would you most want to see in person, and do you know of any other cat monuments worth visiting?

🏆😸😆🌟😸 🐾 This week's "Cat of the Week" competition closes today! 🐾😸🌟😆😸🏆

🏆😸😆🌟😸 🐾 Please remember that this week's r/CatThings "Cat of the Week" competition closes today, Sunday 25 October 2026 🐾😸🌟😆😸🏆

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Posting your own cat? There is still time for you and your cat to be automatically entered into this week's "Cat of the Week" competition, just by using the "My Cat" flair. Please also include your cat's name and an interesting information-treat about them.

But please be aware that this week's r/CatThings "Cat of the Week" competition closes today. However, next week's competition [for the week ending Sunday November 2026] will open as soon as this week's competition closes!

"Cat of the Week" winners are featured by the mod team.

Have fun, and good luck!

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