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  History and Famous Cats: Morris the Cat
Morris the Cat (voiced by John Irwin of Masters of the Universe), is the advertising mascot for 9Lives brand cat food, appearing on its packaging and in many of its television commercials.
Morris' philosophy on life?: "The cat who doesn't act finicky soon loses control of his owner." However, Morris' real life was not always as luxurious as in the commercials.
Morris the Cat campaigned to be elected President of the United States in 1988 and again in 1992.
www.kittens-lair.net /history-and-famous-cats/morris-the-cat.html   (1681 words)

  
 Amazing facts about cats!
Cats wag their tails when it is in a stage of conflict.
The average age for an indoor cat is 15 years, while the average age for an outdoor cat is only 3 to 5 years.
The first Morris died in 1978 and was subsequently replaced by two more cats who played "Morris." All three of the "Morris the Cat" cats were rescued from shelters.
www.catscans.com /facts.htm   (2467 words)

  
 Felis Catus : Cat Humor
Cats are intended to teach us that not everything in nature has a function.
Cats are intended to teach us that not everything in nature has a purpose.
What astonished him was that cats should have two holes cut in their skins at the exactly the same places where there eyes were.
www.geocities.com /feliscatus_my/jokes.html   (816 words)

  
 TV ACRES: Advertising Mascots - Animals - Morris the Cat (Nine/9 Lives)
Morris has also been the recipient of a number of awards including PATSY (The Picture Animal Top Star Award) from the American Humane Society (1972 and 1973) and The Cats' Meow Award bestowed by the New York Animal Medical Center in 1992.
The original Morris reigned as king of the kitty commercials from 1969 until he was dethroned by death in 1975.
The current Morris the Cat lives in Los Angeles with his handler and companion, Rose Ordile, the cat's official trainer.
www.tvacres.com /adanimals_morris9lives.htm   (529 words)

  
 Famous Cats - Cats
Krazy Kat was the star of the first cat comic strip, debuting in the New York Journal in 1910.
Morris, considered the most famous cat in America, was an orange tabby who was rescued from an animal shelter by professional animal trainer, Bob Martwick.
Morris became the finicky 'spokes cat' for 9 Lives in 1969 and went on to reach international fame in the Starkist Seafood television commercials.
www.bellaonline.com /articles/art31068.asp   (367 words)

  
 Welcome to City of Hollister - City Government - Animal Control - Cat Information
In free choice feeding, for example, your cat has access to her food at all times and is allowed to nibble throughout the day.
Cats are more likely to get in fights, be hit by cars, or be exposed to other cats and wildlife with infectious diseases when allowed out after sunset.
If your cat stops using his litter box, you should first take him to the veterinarian to be sure he is not ill. Urinary tract infections and other diseases can cause cats to quit using their boxes.
www.hollister.ca.gov /Site/html/gov/office/animal/catinfo.asp   (3065 words)

  
 LEAHLAND... 9 Lives Cat Food Beanie & Talking Plush Doll   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
After being dubbed "Morris," he is soon the focus of an entire nation, as the star of his very first 9-Lives television commercial.
The original Morris with his regal bearing & dynamic presence has been succeeded by two other cats that were also found in animal shelters, Morris II in 1979 & Morris III in 1996.
Morris is the PURRFECT pet for cat lovers of all ages...
home.att.net /~leahland/9lives.html   (303 words)

  
 Randy Jackson and 9Lives(R) Icon, Morris(R) The Cat, Join Forces to Kick Off Morris' Million Cat Rescue(TM) Campaign to ...
Morris and Randy are leveraging their celebrity status, and Morris'(TM) own humble beginnings as a shelter cat, in an effort to rescue one million of his fellow felines.
Morris, of course, selected the mirror image of his younger self and named him Li'l Mo. I named my little one "Dawg"!" 9Lives(R) brand is also partnering with 3,600 shelters across the country to distribute Morris' Million Cat Rescue(TM) Welcome Home Kits that will educate consumers on proper care for their cats at home.
Morris the Cat is currently in the running for Favorite Advertising Icon at http://www.advertisingweek.com.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/09-19-2006/0004435965&EDATE=   (1122 words)

  
 Lassie and Morris the Cat Receive First StarPet AWARDS Bash Dibra’s Pet Versions of Golden Globes or Oscars
Lassie is America’s ‘Top Dog.’ Since her film debut in 1943 with Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor, she has appeared in ten motion pictures, on radio and TV shows, and has established the emotional bond for generations of children and families as one of the most enduring figures in the entertainment world.
Morris the Cat began his career in 1968 when 9Lives® Cat Foods discovered a lonely tabby in a Chicago Animal Shelter.
He had style, he had personality, and he had what it took to be dubbed ‘Morris.’ This lonely tabby was soon the focus of the entire nation when he began appearing in the 9Lives® TV commercials as “Morris the Cat.” From then on, he became the most recognizable cat in the world.
www.prweb.com /releases/2006/5/prweb388952.htm   (378 words)

  
 Cat Crossing: The Romance of Judith Stanton
Darla was a desperately ill kitten found in the middle of a busy highway and brought to me by a friend who "just knew I loved cats." What the friend didn't know was that I was already taking care of seven cats, and didn't need to try to fit another cat into a too-large population.
A five-year-old cat who has had the run of the house, barn, or farm all her life will not easily accept strangers.
When I take on a new cat (which usually means I have failed to chase off a stray-they always come back after they learn your feeding schedule), I find myself interrupting cat standoffs and cat fights on a daily basis for months.
www.catcrossing.com /cat/cat.htm   (690 words)

  
 Tarazet: Morris the Cat is Generous
Purina, as part of their rebirth of Morris the Cat, had him presenting an animal shelter with a check for $5000 dollars.
Womack, who has three cats of his own, said Rogers is flattered to be the first stop on Morris’ promotion tour.
Morris must be something like 40 years old by now...
www.tarazet.com /mt/archives/000486.html   (247 words)

  
 The PetWork » Blog Archive » Morris’ Million Cat Rescue
Morris’ Million Cat Rescue is a campaign led by 9Lives’ own Morris the Cat, who was originally rescued from an animal shelter in Chicago, Illinois in 1968.
9Lives and Morris, supported by his newly adopted pal Li’l Mo (the first rescued cat in a million), are traveling the country on a mission to find loving homes for 1 million cats.
The kits will include a booklet on caring for your new cat as well as a free sample of our new great-tasting 9Lives Daily Essentials product, which is specially formulated with Omega-3, protein and iron to provide essential whole-body cat nutrition.
www.petwork.com /petworkblog/?p=2729   (382 words)

  
 News Sept13 2006 PetsWeekly
Yes, Morris the Cat was originally rescued from a shelter in Chicago in 1968.
In spite of his fame, Morris has never forgotten where he came from, so he’s going to wield his considerable celebrity to help find homes for 1 million of his fellow felines.
Morris is leading the effort personally by adopting the very first cat in a million, naming his new friend “Lil’ Mo.”
www.petsweekly.com /NewsSept13.html   (2427 words)

  
 The History of Morris the Cat : A Timeline
1968: Bob Martwick rescues Morris, a huge orange tabby cat, from harsh streetlight conditions and constant bouts with Chicago animal shelters, which is where Martwick finds him.
Morris begins to appear in 9 Lives' commercials right away.
The second is offered to new pet owners as part of a cat adoption kit.
www.twoop.com /archives/2005/09/morris_the_cat.html   (219 words)

  
 A Day in the Life of Morris the Cat
A typical day with Morris the Cat through the eyes of his trainer, Rose Ordile.
Morris, being a former stray and shelter cat before he was rescued by 9Lives, never wants to forget shelter animals.
Then Morris goes back to the hotel, has a rest and a big 9Lives dinner, and goes off to sleep.
home.ivillage.com /pets/cats/0,,c0m3-p,00.html   (383 words)

  
 Factsbuffet » morris
“Morris the cat, famous for his many television commercials for 9-Lives cat food, began his career more than 3 decades ago.
From homeless to hollywood, the original Morris was rescued from a Chicago animal shelter in 1968.
Morris has been portrayed by many different, yet similar looking cats over the years, and after lying low […]
factsbuffet.com /?cat=303   (66 words)

  
 morris the cat photo Resources
Morris The Cat Poster, Print, Canvas and Art by Charles Frace at...
Cat posters and prints by Charles Frace - Find the Morris The Cat Fine Art Print by Charles Frace or another poster, print, photograph, photo...
This is Morris Animal Foundation's official home page: Morris Animal Foundation improves the health and well-being of companion animals and wildlife...
www.cats4all.com /directory/morris-the-cat-photo.html   (333 words)

  
 morris the cat meets jules verne at the end of time on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Love the rich contrast, the mooooody sky, the soft cat and hard metal, the strange angles and contrasting shapes, the tiny house and the Huge Thing.
morris the cat meets jules verne at the end of time.
Love the whole series, but this is the cat's meow.
www.flickr.com /photos/awfulsara/1147207   (891 words)

  
 Search Results for "cat"
ATTRIBUTION: On 10th anniversary of the death of her husband Lee Harvey...
The public will take care of the cat.
She is rather like a cat whose kittens have grown up.
www.bartleby.com /cgi-bin/texis/webinator/sitesearch?filter=col63&query=cat   (290 words)

  
 Cats (Harpers.org)
A new study found that cats are dying of cancer caused by secondhand smoke.
Senator Bill Frist--a doctor who as a Harvard medical student adopted pound cats as pets, then killed them to practice his surgical technique--diagnosed Terri Schiavo from afar, suggesting that her condition could improve.
It was reported that a Brazilian cat named Mimi had mated with a dog and birthed hybrid kitten-pups.
www.harpers.org /Cat.html   (538 words)

  
 Countrybookshop.co.uk - Morris and the Cat Flap
When a new cat flap is installed in the door, he is worried it might chop off his tail and leaves a puddle on the floor rather than go out.
Eventually, Morris manages to get outside, but it will take a special treat to persuade him to come back in.
But Morris is so scared that he leaves a little puddle on the kitchen floor, rather than have to go outside through the catflap.
www.countrybookshop.co.uk /books/index.phtml?whatfor=0007141610   (258 words)

  
 AkibaLive: Morris the Cat: There’s a new feline on the block
AkibaLive: Morris the Cat: There’s a new feline on the block
Morris the Cat: There’s a new feline on the block
Utilizing the design of the cat, the “ears” of the monitor function as speakers (1W+1W) and the feet and tail function as the stand.
www.akibalive.com /archives/000570.html   (152 words)

  
 Smartass.org | Viewfinder | Bill's Cat vs. Dog Diatribe
There's that specific kind of cat the Egyptians seemed to love but I'm going to ignore that for the purposes of my argument.
So you see, there is a big difference between the way cats and dogs identify themselves.
Dogs need to identify themselves with a group to assert their individuality, but cats, on the other hand, fully admit to being just cats.
www.smartass.org /archive/Viewfinder/Cats-vs-Dogs.html   (431 words)

  
 Reality TV Magazine: Randy Jackson Admires Morris The Cat
American Idol judge Randy Jackson is teaming up with 9Lives icon Morris the Cat in a campaign to rescue one million homeless cats.
Both Morris the Cat and Randy are leveraging their celebrity status to aid them in their rescue endeavor.
Morris the Cat has adopted the very first cat in a million.
www.realitytvmagazine.com /blog/2006/09/randy_jackson_a.html   (801 words)

  
 Cat Names - How to name your cat by TheCatSite.com
Naming your cat is the first step in creating a long-lasting bond, so take your time and give the matter some thought.
If you name your kitty after a loved cat that you used to have as a child, don't expect her to become the same cat.
Each cat is different and even if she looks just like your dear old Miss Kitty and has the same name, she will probably turn out to be quite different.
www.thecatsite.com /general/names.html   (648 words)

  
 ThatsRacin.com | 09/22/2006 | Vidovich signs one-race deal for Charlotte Busch race
Morris the Cat and 9Lives cat food announced on Friday that the company will sponsor driver Auggie Vidovich and the Biagi DenBeste team in the Dollar General 300 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway on Oct. 13.
The sponsorship is part of 9Lives effort to rescue one million homeless cats known as the Morris’ Million Cat Rescue campaign.
“When the team and I were approached by Morris the Cat to help out in his Million Cat Rescue campaign, we couldn’t say no,” says Vidovich.
www.kentucky.com /mld/kentucky/sports/motorsports/15584046.htm   (151 words)

  
 Famous Cats We All Love
The Cheshire Cat is a fictional cat appearing in Lewis Carroll's
Morris the cat has been the mascot of Heinz`s 9Lives pet food since
Morris ran in the 1988 and 1992 presidential elections on the
www.petcaretips.net /famous_cats_morris.html   (1005 words)

  
 YouTube - 1972 Nine Lives Cat Food ad - 2nd one with Morris the Cat
I'd heard Morris was voiced by the man who played Col. Blake in the M*A*S*H film.
The voice of Morris is listed as John Erwin (who'd voiced He-Man on the 1980s "Masters of the Universe" cartoon series).
In it, the finicky cat suffers (briefly) the indignity of playing the baby, when his young human is playing Mommy.
www.youtube.com /watch?v=y8GBJxJDnQo&NR   (303 words)

  
 Topdesktop : Free Cat Themes - Page 3
Black cats are all over the screen for halloween on a transparent background.
Watch Santa and his Cats in the woods near a nice decorated Christmas House.
For more than three decades Morris the Cat has been one of the most enduring and popular brand icons.
www.topdesktop.com /animals/cat3.htm   (300 words)

  
 Cats, Cat Jokes, Cat Humor, Animal Humor & Speaker Humor
Cats, Cat Jokes, Cat Humor, Animal Humor and Speaker Humor
Learn how to be a great speaker and get paid for what you know click here.
It is not worthwhile to go around the world to count the cats in
www.antion.com /humor/speakerhumor/cats.htm   (325 words)

  
 GirlsGarage.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Morris®, who was adopted from a shelter in 1968, realized it was time to save others like him.
In 34 cities including Minneapolis, Tampa, and San Francisco, Morris® and the first cat adopted, Lil’ Mo™, will be on hand to educate the public about the need save their homeless brethren.
“When the team and I were approached by Morris the Cat to help out in his Million Cat Rescue campaign, we couldn’t say no. I have always loved cats, and when I heard that 3 out of every 4 cats who enter a shelter are euthanized, I knew I had to help.
www.girlsgarage.com /article.asp?id=507   (498 words)

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