Nov. 17: Simon’s cat is back

I’ve shared the Simon’s Cat videos here before. There are some new ones, and the artist recently published a Simon’s Cat book. He’s got a Facebook page, Twitter account, and is making bunches of public appearances in the UK. Simon’s Cat is everywhere—he’s the It Cat these days, it seems. Cat owners can, unfortunately, relate to these stories all too well, but they’re entertaining even if you’re not a cat owner or lover. Here are all the Simon’s Cat cartoons, in order.

 

 

 

In late 2008 the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals (RSCPA) contacted Simon to ask if he could help raise awareness for the growing problem of pet obesity. Simon was asked to come up with an appropriate idea that while entertaining, would highlight a very serious animal welfare issue.

 

Here’s the latest full-length cartoon. Change the fly to a grasshopper and this is life with Millie in the summertime. I loves it!

 

And a short-but-sweet one to promote the book: