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TexasTowelie

(112,124 posts) Tue Sep 5, 2017, 07:55 AM Sep 2017

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Photo of 'angry' cat in Harvey floodwaters sparks memes, controversy

A photo of a cat swimming for dry ground in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey has sparked memes – and some controversy – on social media.

The image, captured by an LA Times photographer, shows an orange cat attempting to swim its way to safety after a nearby apartment building flooded.

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As one Twitter user pointed out, this cat did not look happy.

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Read more: http://www.chron.com/news/houston-weather/hurricaneharvey/article/Photo-of-angry-cat-in-Harvey-floodwaters-sparks-12172039.php

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Photo of 'angry' cat in Harvey floodwaters sparks memes, controversy (Original Post) TexasTowelie Sep 2017 OP

Not much to be happy about. Wonder if this poor cat was swearing with every stroke? democratisphere Sep 2017 #1

The mockery disturbed me. That is a neutered feral (see ear tip). He was terrified. CurtEastPoint Sep 2017 #2

I don't know how well they can swim LeftInTX Sep 2017 #3

democratisphere

(17,235 posts)

1. Not much to be happy about. Wonder if this poor cat was swearing with every stroke?

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Tue Sep 5, 2017, 08:12 AM

Sep 2017

CurtEastPoint

(18,639 posts)

2. The mockery disturbed me. That is a neutered feral (see ear tip). He was terrified.

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Tue Sep 5, 2017, 08:37 AM

Sep 2017

I hope someone (the photographer) helped him get to safety.

LeftInTX

(25,258 posts)

3. I don't know how well they can swim

Reply to CurtEastPoint (Reply #2)

Tue Sep 5, 2017, 05:24 PM

Sep 2017

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