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Whiskers in Wonderland

Bark in the Park

Maddie's Pet Adoption Days

Broadway Barks

The Algonquin Cat's Annual Celebration

New York Pet Fashion Show

Architects for Animals: Giving Shelter

Community Cat TNR Workshops

 

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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

Felines Got "It"

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

Opera, Leopard Prints and Lace. Go Inside the Lavish Cat Fashion Show that Puts Felines on Fashion's Front Lines

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

He's the Algon-king! Meet Hamlet VIII, the famed feline resident of New York's storied Algonquin Hotel - where cats have ruled the roost (literally) for nearly a century and Chief Cat Officer is ACTUALLY a job

by Sheila Flynn, Daily Mail

Friday, January 11, 2019

 


2018 Media Stories & Videos

Hamlet's Celebration and Cat Fashion Show

by Pet Age

Monday, August 13, 2018

This 1920s-Themed Cat Fashion Show Is Cuteness Overload

by Kalena McElroy, BuzzFeed

Friday, August 10, 2018

Watch These Feline Fashionistas Conquer the Cat Walk for Charity

by Sophie Lloyd, Social News Daily

Monday, August 6, 2018

Algonquin Hotel's "Purring 20s" Party Helps Cats in Need

by Grace Sydney, CatTipper

Monday, August 6, 2018

AFA Extra! The 2018 Algonquin Cat Feline Fashion Show & Fundraiser

by Susan Richard, AllForAnimals.tv

Saturday, August 4, 2018

'Mewdels' own the catwalk in a feline fashion show

by Harriet Williamson, Metro

Saturday, August 4, 2018

'Mewdels' take to the catwalk for charity cat fashion show

by Reuters

Friday, August 3, 2018

PHOTOS: Fashionable felines walk 'Purring 20s' runway

by Lillian Case, KRQE

Friday, August 3, 2018

The Algonquin Hotel throws a 'purrty,' feline fashion show

by New York Daily News

Friday, August 3, 2018

The Algonquin Hotel throws a 'purrty,' feline fashion show

by Leanne Italie, Associated Press

Friday, August 3, 2018

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Photos: Cats Get Glammed Up For The 2018 Algonquin Cat Fashion Show

by Jen Chung, Gothamist

Friday, August 3, 2018

There Is a Cat Fashion Show, and It's Held in New York City's Algonquin Hotel

by Maxine Wally, WWD

Friday, August 3, 2018

Cats Take Over the 'Purring 20s'-Themed Runway at Fashion Show

by Inside Edition

Friday, August 3, 2018

Fashionable Felines Walk the Runway in New York Cat Fashion Show

by Inside Edition

Friday, August 3, 2018

Jefferson Harman Interviews Alice De Almeida on Algonquin Hotel's Annual Cat Fashion Show 2018

by Jefferson Harman, Star Dreams Café

Thursday, August 2, 2018

Cat Fashion Show at The Algonquin offers 'amewsing' way to raise funds for shelters

by Shaye Weaver, amNewYork

Thursday, August 2, 2018

17 Hotels Around the World With Pets in Residence

by Michaela Bechler, Vogue

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

The Big Apple's Famed Algonquin Cat Invites You To Party For Kitties In Need

by Susan Richard, 1010 WINS

Saturday, July 21, 2018

The Algonquin Cat's Annual Celebration and Cat Fashion Show Helps Cats in Need

by Grace Sydney, CatTipper

Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Cats Take to The Catwalk as The Algonquin Hotel Hosts Cat Fashion Show and Animal Fundraiser

Press Release by The Algonquin Hotel Times Square

Tuesday, July 10, 2018

 


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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New Cat at Algonquin Hotel

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

The Algonquin Hotel, Times Square Announces Matilda's Annual Celebration Party and Fundraiser on August 10, 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

The Hottest Ticket in Town

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

Happy Fur-th day, Matilda

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

Cat fashion show sees furry fashionistas looking purr-fect as they salute city's cops and firefighters

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

My Cat Became a Supermodel at a Cat Rescue Fashion Show

by Alissa Wolf, Catster

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Matilda the Algonquin Cat Hosts Benefit for the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals

by Out of the Cage!

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Famous and Fashionable Felines at The Algonquin Hotel

by Lynn Rickert, IN New York

Thursday, August 7, 2014

Algonquin Fundraiser to benefit the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals

by Delia von Neuschatz, New York Social Diary

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Broadway-Themed Cat Fashion Show Fundraiser, Honoring Mathilda, Descends Upon The Algonquin

by Jody Miller-Young, Bark and Swagger

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Celebrity Cats Help NYC Shelter Cats

by Layla Morgan Wilde, Cat Wisdom 101

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

We Went To A Broadway-Themed Cat Fashion Show

by Jessie Peterson, MTV News

Monday, August 4, 2014

Stunning Cat Fashion Show Models, In Order of Shame

by Caitlin Petreycik, Racked

Monday, August 4, 2014

Purrfect! Cats get dressed up as Broadway stars for a good cause

by Emily Wickwire, TODAY

Monday, August 4, 2014

Spectacular Photos From The Algonquin's Cat Fashion Show 2014

by Mary-Louise Price Foss, NewYork.com

Monday, August 4, 2014

Gala benéfica en The Algonquin Hotel, la casa de Matilda, el gato más famoso de NY

by Mauricio Hernández, Mi Mascota Mi Selección

Monday, August 4, 2014

Cat costumes galore! The 20 best photos from the Algonquin's cat fashion show

by Time Out New York

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Photos: Scenes From The Algonquin's Cat Fashion Show

by Jen Carlson, Gothamist

Sunday, August 3, 2014

Tara the Hero Cat and Glamour Puss Matilda Rock NYC

by Layla Morgan Wilde, Cat Wisdom 101

Saturday, August 2, 2014

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This year's Algonquin hotel cat fashion show has a Broadway theme (and we can't wait)

by Siam Goorwich, Metro

Saturday, August 2, 2014

Algonquin Cat Hosts Party To Benefit Shelter Animals Show

by Susan Richard, CBS New York/1010 WINS

Friday, August 1, 2014

Matilda the Algonquin Hotel Cat is Hosting a Feline Fashion Show, and You're Invited

by Lucia Peters, Bustle

Friday, August 1, 2014

The Algonquin's Cat Fashion Show Is This Weekend, And You Can Go!

by Jen Carlson, Gothamist

Friday, August 1, 2014

Cat Fancy Gets Fancy at the Algonquin

by Steve Dale, Steve Dale's Pet World

Thursday, July 31, 2014

Matilda & FURiends Salute Broadway with Cat Fashion Show and Animal Adoption Event at Algonquin Hotel, 8/2

by BroadwayWorld.com

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

I-5 Publishing and Cat Fancy Magazine Honors Felines at Benefit for Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals

Press Release by I-5 Publishing

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

What's Right Meow: Party with Matilda the Algonquin Cat to Help Animals in Need

by Wendy Sy, InStyle

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Felines Take to the Catwalk for a Times Square Hotel Charity Event

Press Release by The Algonquin Hotel Times Square

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Cat Fancy Magazine Honors Felines at Benefit for Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals

Press Release by Cat Fancy

Monday, July 28, 2014

Matilda the Algonquin Cat to Host Benefit for NYC's Shelter Pets

by Out of the Cage!

Thursday, July 17, 2014

Matilda The Algonquin Cat's Broadway Party To Help Pets in Need

by Grace Sydney, CatTipper

Tuesday, July 15, 2014