Photo by Carol Zytnik
The Algonquin Cat's Annual Celebration in the News
The Algonquin Hotel in Midtown Manhattan has been the home to 12 cats residing within its legendary walls since the 1930s, including eight Hamlets and three Matildas. Each cat who has reigned at The Algonquin has been a rescue, with the current Hamlet VIII beginning his residence in September 2017, when Matilda III retired and was adopted by a member of the hotel's staff.
The Algonquin adopted Hamlet from Bideawee in Wantagh, Long Island, where he resided after being found as a stray living in a feral cat colony. Hamlet sports the signature Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) "eartip," which signifies that he has been neutered. Very popular with hotel guests, The Algonquin Cat receives fan mail and gifts from all around the world.
Each summer, The Algonquin Hotel opens its doors to celebrate its special feline resident with a party, cat fashion show, and adoption event. Between 2014 and 2019, the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals was the beneficiary of this fun celebration.
2019 Media Stories & Videos
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by Crystal C. Long, Pet Lifestyles Magazine September 2019 A fashion show for cats? Meow, darling. by Alix Strauss, Experience September 2019 Me-ow! Here's why this cat fashion show is the hottest ticket in town by TODAY Monday, August 12, 2019
by Raisa Bruner, Time Thursday, August 8, 2019 |
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Catwalk Almost Ready For Algonquin Hotel's Feline Fashion Show, Fundraiser by Andrea Grymes and Cincy Hsu, CBS New York Saturday, July 27, 2019 Algonquin Hotel's Cat Fashion Show returns to celebrate NYC's many cultures by Shaye Weaver, amNewYork Thursday, June 13, 2019 by Sheila Flynn, Daily Mail Friday, January 11, 2019 |
2018 Media Stories & Videos
2017 Media Stories & Videos
Fashionable felines strut stuff by Charmaine P. Rice, Chelsea News Wednesday, August 9, 2017 Cat Fashions by Ada Nieves at the Famous Algonquin Hotel by Mark McQueen, phoDOGraphy.com Sunday, August 6, 2017 The Fabulous Kitties of the Algonquin Hotel Cat Fashion Show by Jill Harness, Neatorama Sunday, August 6, 2017 Matilda's Annual Party at The Algonquin Helps Cats in Need by Grace Sydney, CatTipper Sunday, August 6, 2017 THE Best Video of Hamlet, The New Algonquin Cat by Susan Richard, CBS New York/1010 WINS Sunday, August 6, 2017
All For Animals #47 - Hamlet The New Algonquin Cat by Susan Richard, AllForAnimals.tv Sunday, August 6, 2017
Algonquin Hotel Cat Fashion Show Goes To The Tonys by CBS New York Friday, August 4, 2017 The Algonquin Hotel's Cat Fashion Show Is Paw-sitively Purrfect MEOW! by Carly Ledbetter, HuffPost Friday, August 4, 2017 The Algonquin Hotel Hosts Annual Cat Fashion Show by Kristen Tauer, WWD Friday, August 4, 2017 Photos: Cats In Couture At The Algonquin Hotel Cat Fashion Show by Jen Chung, Gothamist Friday, August 4, 2017 Which Broadway-Inspired Costumes Stopped the Show at the Algonquin's Cat Fashion Show? by Marc J. Franklin, Playbill Friday, August 4, 2017 |
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by Good Day New York, Fox 5 New York Thursday, August 3, 2017 Meet Hamlet: The Algonguin Hotel's New Residential Cat by Marc Rich, Untapped Cities Thursday, August 3, 2017 Legendary Algonquin Hotel Gets New Cat Supervisor by Jen Carlson, Gothamist Wednesday, August 2, 2017 NYC: Attend Matilda The Algonquin Cat's Feline Fashion Show On August 3 by Patty Scull, That Cat Blog Wednesday, August 2, 2017 Happenings August 2: Feline Fashionistas by CBS New York Tuesday, August 1, 2017 Prince among cats moves into the Algonquin Hotel by Will Pavia, The Times Tuesday, August 1, 2017 This will soon be the most famous cat in NYC by Raquel Laneri, New York Post Saturday, July 29, 2017 Algonquin Cat To Host Fashion Show & Fundraiser For Local Animal Rescue by Susan Richard, CBS New York/1010 WINS Saturday, July 22, 2017 The Algonquin Hotel Honors Broadway in a Tony-Themed Cat Fashion Show by Ruthie Fierberg, Playbill.com Friday, July 14, 2017 Midtown Hotel To Host Cat Fashion Show by Brendan Krisel, Midtown Manhattan Patch Thursday, July 13, 2017 The Top Cat-Friendly Cities Around the US by Sandy Robins, Catster Thursday, July 13, 2017 Cats Take to the Catwalk at Algonquin Hotel Cat Fashion Show & Fundraiser on August 3rd Press Release by The Algonquin Hotel Wednesday, July 12, 2017 Celebrate Matilda's Birthday in NYC with a Fashion Show! by Grace Sydney, CatTipper Wednesday, July 5, 2017 |
2016 Media Stories & Videos
Matilda The Algonquin Cat's Party Helps Cats in Need by Grace Sydney, CatTipper Friday, August 12, 2016 2016 Dog Film Festival Benefits NYC's Homeless Pups Press Release by the Dog Film Festival Thursday, August 11, 2016 Photos, Video: Inside The Cat Fashion Show At The Legendary Algonquin Hotel by Jen Carlson, Gothamist Thursday, August 11, 2016 A very New York evening at the 10th annual Cat Fashion Show by Dami Lee, The Verge Thursday, August 11, 2016 Kitten Couture: Annual Cat Fashion Show Bows at Algonquin Hotel by Kristi Garced, WWD Thursday, August 11, 2016 |
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Algonquin Hotel's cat fashion show is back with more adorable, costumed felines by Dana Reszutek, amNewYork Wednesday, August 10, 2016 The Algonquin's Cat Fashion Show RETURNS by Jen Carlson, Gothamist Tuesday, August 9, 2016 Algonquin Hotel fetes its famous feline by Alan Krawitz, Metro New York Monday, August 8, 2016 by Talkin' Pets with Jon Patch Friday, July 1, 2016 |
2015 Media Stories & Videos
Cats in uniform at annual feline fashion show (+pics) by New Zealand Herald Tuesday, August 18, 2015 by Sandy Robins, Reigning Cats and Dogs Wednesday, August 12, 2015 Cats on the catwalk? Fierce felines strut their stuff at charity fashion show by Cox Media Group National Content Desk Wednesday, August 12, 2015 Matilda The Algonquin Cat's Party Helps Cats in Need by Grace Sydney, CatTipper Wednesday, August 12, 2015
High-class hotel holds cat fashion show by Chris Boyette, CNN Monday, August 10, 2015 World Cat Day, Matilda's Birthday Bash & How Cats Took Over The Internet by Layla Morgan Wilde, Cat Wisdom 101 Saturday, August 8, 2015 Feline Firefighters and More From the 2015 Algonquin Cat Fashion Show by Ilise Carter and Bryan Sansivero, Racked NY Friday, August 7, 2015 Matilda's Charity Party Was the Cat's Meow by Sandy Robins, Pet Health Central Friday, August 7, 2015
Feline Fundraising? The Cat Fashion Show at The Algonquin Hotel by The Scene Friday, August 7, 2015 |
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The 10 Best Things From the Algonquin Hotel's Annual Bash for Matilda the Resident Cat by Sandy Robins, Catster Friday, August 7, 2015 by Hillary Richard, Life With Luggage Friday, August 7, 2015 The Algonquin Hotel Hosted Their Annual Cat Fashion Show, Plus 4 Of The Best Looks From The Event by Jessica Thomas, Bustle Thursday, August 6, 2015 by Jon Livesey, The Mirror Thursday, August 6, 2015 Matilda's Birthday at the Algonquin Was a Fantastic Feline Fest by Suzanne T. Donaldson, Mrs.Sizzle Thursday, August 6, 2015 Meet the Cats from the Algonquin Cat Fashion Show by Amy Sapp, NewYork.com Thursday, August 6, 2015 The Algonquin Hotel NYC – Matilda's Annual Event by Joanna Diaz, Outside the Bounds NY Thursday, August 6, 2015 See adorable photos from the Algonquin Hotel's Cat Fashion Show by Tazi Phillips, Time Out New York Thursday, August 6, 2015 A Purrfectly Adorable Night at the Algonquin Hotel's Cat Show by Margaret Eby and Landon Nordeman, Vanity Fair Thursday, August 6, 2015 Call Answered: Alice, The Algonquin Cat Chief Officer: Annual Matilda Celebration by Call Me Adam Tuesday, July 28, 2015 Matilda, the Algonquin Hotel's Cat, is Celebrating Her Birthday And You're Invited by Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure Wednesday, July 15, 2015 The Algonquin Hotel's Cat Fashion Show Returns This Summer by Jen Carlson, Gothamist Monday, July 13, 2015 The Algonquin Hotel Announces Matilda's Annual Celebration Party on 8/5 Press Release by The Algonquin Hotel Tuesday, July 7, 2015 |
2014 Media Stories & Videos
