Morris the Cat

From rescue cat to celebri-cat activist.

Hello, Human

Morris the Cat here. You read that right — Morris the Cat himself. The 9Lives® humans asked me to write this. I like to help ‘em out, especially since they make the only food in the world that I like to eat.

You’re probably here because you have questions. What’s the story behind Morris the Cat? Where did he get his start? How did he get so handsome?

I can’t explain my irresistible looks, but I can tell you that I wasn’t always famous. Before my rise to stardom, I was a shelter cat.

Cat-apulted Into Fame

One day in 1968, an animal talent scout named Bob Martwick discovered me at the Humane Society in Hinsdale, IL. He had me audition to be the 9Lives spokescat, and naturally, I nailed it. I was so charming that the art director said, “He’s the Clark Gable of Cats” (you know, the “King of Hollywood). Suddenly, I had a loving home and a lifetime supply of delicious, nutritious 9Lives cat food.

I’ve been living the celebri-cat life ever since. (Check out the timeline below.) Before long, Morris the Cat became a household name. But that’s not what really satisfies me.

My True Purrpose

Despite my many accomplishments, my most important role is advo-cat for animals in need.

With help from the 9Lives team, I promote cat adoption and make it easy for humans to give cats a comfortable life with plenty of tasty and nutritious food.

I’ve visited countless schools and led large-scale campaigns for the cause, but my work is far from done. I won’t quit until every cat out there is living The Good Life.

It’s a big goal, but it’s worth it. Because every cat has a right to prospurr.

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