The judges have decided.

Okay, cat-walkers. The votes have been tallied, recorded, checked and rechecked by an independent panel of felines. Are you ready for the results? Winners will be contacted for more information on how to get you your invaluable prizes....

Tuxedo
1st Leo
2nd April
3rd Tosca

Domestic Longhair
1st Sheba
2nd Leo
3rd Naiche

Tabby
1st Lily
2nd Hailee
3rd Nellie

Calico
1st Mellie
2nd Little Girl
3rd Nilla

Color Point
1st Holmes
2nd Angel
3rd Gabriel

Solids
1st Corbin
2nd Jessie
3rd NO ENTRY

Short Hair
1st Buddy (aka Scooter)
2nd Rocky
3rd Patrick

And the big daddy of cat-walk prizes:
Best In Show
1st Mellie
2nd Lily
3rd Holmes

Class Clown
Don’t Call Me Shirley

Honorable Mentions
Mango - Best Use of a Tiny Chair
A kitty - Most Potentially Embarrassing Picture to Bring Out When Kitty Is All Grown Up
Cat Boy - Most Likely to Have Own Home Improvement Show
Ruby - Best "On the Prowl" Pose
Da Squirrel! - Best Oral Hygeine
Sophie and Harry - Best French Imports
Serenity Kitty - Most Tranquil
Owlet - Most Lovably Destructive
Zoe - Most Likely to Eat Cheese and Canned Pumpkin
Pandora - Best at Bossing Other Species Around
Barton - Most Soulful Green Eyes
Sam - Best Watcher of the World
Macaroon - Best Use of Statuary
Lady Tula - Most Mechanically Inclined (Thank you, Toyautoman!)
Om and Shanti - Most Deeply Zen
Pushkin - Most Madridian
Brooklyn - Best Biography/Best Fireplace Stretch
Bonnie - Best Look of Love

Mango.

Meet Mango. She lives with Bette and Richard.

"She was adopted from SFAS&HS!"

A kitty.

Meet a kitty. He lives with Sleam.

"...a Blue Russians I adopted from someone with a box of three! Lovely siblings they are...."

Cat Boy.

Meet Cat Boy. He is 7 years old and lives with Nancy L.

"He is a rescued 'copper' Bengal. We were remodeling the bathroom and every time we removed some of the old sheet rock and tile, he would rush in, stick his head in the hole and inspect the interior of the wall. I'm guessing he was looking for mice or bugs. He was very helpful and contributed in a positive way to the job. His head is covered in sheet rock dust in this photo."

Ruby.

Meet Ruby. She's 4 years old and lives with Kathleen K.

"She is a tortoise cat who loves sunshine and having her head rubbed. Her nickname is Billie Holiday because she loves to sing the blues!"

Da Squirrel!

Meet Da Squirrel! DS is 7 years old and lives with Henry L. and Kristin C.

"Da Squirrel! is 7 years old, yet timelessly fierce. She has been over-indulged and under-disciplined by Kristin and Henry for the last 5 years. Her hobbies include: dental hygiene, biting guests, and sleeping in the dryer (yikes!). Kristin inherited Squirrel from a previous roommate who did not see the beauty in her anti-hero personality. She is now properly appreciated and very loved."

Mellie.

Meet Mellie. She's 5 and lives with Henry L. and Kristin C.

"Mellie is a native New Mexican beauty whose tri-color fur is the pride of our household. Mellie is a shelter cat and helps prove that when folks want beauty and a sweet personality, they need look no further than their local animal shelter. One of Mellie's most wonderful charms is her amazing loud purr, which sounds like a small motor and we've dubbed 'speedboating.'"

Sophie and Harry.

Meet Sophie and Harry. Sophie is 9 and Harry is 3, and they live with Roberta G.

"Sophie (gray and white) was adopted 9 years ago from a Dutchman in a French bar. She was 8 weeks old. About 3 years ago, Harry (tabby) was left outside our door along with her two sisters, aged about 8 weeks. She was very ill and by the time she regained her health, she was ours. We brought them with us from France and they're learning to love Santa Fe, along with us."

Jessie.

Meet Jessie. She lives with Roberta G.

"We adopted Jessie from a Persian rescue organization in Phoenix about two years ago. She was three years old, declawed and had been a stray. She is a typical Exotic Short-hair in looks and in temperament--placid, gentle, loyal, undemanding and completely adorable."

Serenity Kitty.

Meet Serenity Kitty. She's 1-1/2 years old and lives with Solané V.

"Serenity Kitty has a fantastic disposition. She is always loving and very playful. She loves to watch out the widow or sit next to me or even on my lap while I am meditating or reading. Being with her makes me feel very serene, thus her name. She came as a stray when she was about 6 months old and has been a true gift."

Owlet.

Meet Owlet. She lives with Eve and Edward.

"Owlet, an alumna of the SF Animal Shelter, possesses exceptional communication skills. At six a.m. daily, she systematically tears up pages of bedside books and magazines to convey to her sleeping owners the urgency of breakfast. When she hears them stirring—and, inevitably, grumbling—she leaps and dances, the bell on her collar jingling joyfully in the darkness."

Zoe.

Meet Zoe. She's 8 and lives with David and Jane A.

"Zoe is a shelter cat who was brought to Santa Fe from Chama. As a kitten, she was sickly and was nursed back to health by her human mother, Jane, and a diet of cheese and canned pumpkin. She loves helping with the laundry, riding on her 'dad's' shoulders, going outside for walks (on harness and leash) and chasing her sister April."

April.

Meet April. She's 8 and lives with David and Jane A.

"April was left as a kitten on the doorstep of the local shelter. She loves to nap, watch out the window and play with her sister Zoe. Although she is a little heavy, April is on a diet and gets fresh air every day with supervised treks in the back yard to help her stay healthy."

Nellie.

Meet Nellie. She lives with Diane B.

"I adopted her from the SF Animal Shelter and Humane Society way back in 2002. She has grown into a beautiful little creature who constantly delights me with her playful antics and demands for brushing. She also loves posing for photos, what a charmer."

Leo.

Meet Leo. He's 2 and lives with Maya.

"We found him in the arroyo next to our house last Spring. He took a liking to us and let us bring him home. He has a very playful character and is always doing something to surprise us. He loves to be outside sitting in the garden or playing with the chickens, as much as being inside watching us work and do our daily activities. He also loves to jump in the bath and play in the snow, when he's not chasing the dog's tail."

Sheba.

Meet Sheba. She's 8 years old and lives with Jane and Bob M.

"We adopted Sheba in Colorado Springs in 2002, but she was born in New Mexico. A Maine Coon Cat, Sheba has beautiful markings, including four perfect white feet. In front, they are 'church shoes' and in back, 'go-go boots.' For all her softness, Sheba is one tough kitty, ruling our four male cats."

Angel.

Meet Angel. She is 11 months old and lives with Loretta S.

"She loves her home in Santa Fe almost as much as she loves her brother, Gabriel."

Gabriel.

Meet Gabriel. He is 11 months old and lives with Loretta S.

"He is anxious for it to stop snowing here in Santa Fe so he can play in the garden."

Pandora.

Meet Pandora. She lives with Katherine and Jon C.

"This is Pandora. Her people, Jon and Katherine went to the Fort Worth, Texas animal shelter in Fall 2005 to see if they could adopt a Hurricane Katrina kitty. Pandora, a native of Fort Worth had other plans. Their feeble human minds were in no position to question her when she decided she wanted to go home with them. They have been doing her bidding ever since. She moved to Santa Fe with her human family in 2008 and has been enjoying showing off her luxurious winter coat."

Rocky.

Meet Rocky. He's 2 and lives with Katherine and Jon C.

"I was adopted from the Santa Fe PetSmart in May 2009. I live with my parents Katherine and Jon, and my big sister Pandora. I love to sleep in people’s laps, and snuggling is one of my favorite pastimes. I also love to eat any kind of cat food, especially canned food. I make sure my parents know how much I love it by meowing very loudly if they go anywhere near the food cabinet."

Buddy (AKA Scooter)

Meet Buddy (AKA Scooter). He's almost 5, and lives with Lori and Dave P.

"I was born in a southern Colorado haystack. I was brought here to a barn with two litter mates to fix their mice. My litter mates disappeared so Lori brought me home. I love yard projects and helping shovel the snow. At the old house I liked to visit the neighbors, but at our new house we have a huge yard and it has kitty fencing so I can't do that anymore. Darn!"

Barton.

Meet Barton (on the left). He's 15 and lives with Alan K.

"His twin sister Annie, on the right, died three years ago of a sudden illness. I think Barton still misses her. Since moving to NM a couple of years ago, Barton discovered the great outdoors; however, he still insists on coming in to use the litter box."

Sam.

Meet Sam. He lives with Linda M.

"I was adopted on Memorial Day, so they call me Uncle Sam. Sammy. Sam the Sham. The Samster. Sam Champion. I live in the mountains with Linda, who has the best Kitty TVs ever! I spend my days in the doorways & window ledges of my world, changing channels (windows) in between power naps. What a splendid life."

Macaroon.

Meet Macaroon. He's 6 and lives with Susan S.

"I left the SFAS&HS when I was 8 weeks old and came to live with another kitty cookie named 'Nilla. We stay indoors all the time and have lots to keep us busy - eating, playing and sleeping. Birdwatching is also a favorite activity and here we are on YouTube scoping out birds of New Mexico. My Momcat would like to be able to use this plant holder, but it's one of my favorite places to hang out.
Best fishes, Mac."

Holmes.

Meet Holmes. He's 15 and lives with Janice S. and Joe M.

"At 15, life took an unfortunate turn for this handsome man. His owner died, leaving him homeless while entering the early stages of renal failure. The Shelter’s first Hospice Foster cat was mighty depressed about the whole situation when he came to live with us last November. After many hours of deep hair-mat removal and intensive lovin’, along with a high quality diet and a few homeopathic remedies, Holmes is a new man. See for yourself. What a guy!"

Patrick.

Meet Patrick. He's 9 and lives with Freddi F.

"Patrick's secret is now out of the bag. He was adopted from SFAS&HS in 2002. In an household of older female kitties (The Old Girls), Patrick lives for those moments when he can do a surprise pounce on one of them. Unfortunately, Patrick seems to be the one with missing tufts of fur. He portrays himself as a misunderstood gentleman. (But now we all know better.)"

Lady Tula.

Meet Lady Tula. She's 8 years old and lives with Claudia and Stephen I.

"We adopted Tula from SFAS&HS in April of 2009. I was at the shelter picking up the ashes of my beloved cat Lucy when Tula caught my eye. She is the absolutely sweetest cat. She loves playing with our dogs and has become a beloved member of our family."

Naiche.

Meet Naiche. He's 6 and lives with Perry J.

"I was living in Bisbee, AZ. A neighbor heard I was looking for a kitten. One day he came walking down my driveway with a small furry bundle. He told me he chose from a litter his friend had. I couldn't have chosen better. Maine Coon - sweet, smart and beautiful."

'Nilla.

Meet 'Nilla. She's 7, and lives with Susie S.

"I was the only female kitty in a litter of eight - my brothers were the Seven Dwarfs!! I left the SFAS&HS when I was 8 weeks old to live with another kitty cookie, the beautiful Lorna Doone; but, she got very sick and is now waiting for me at the Rainbow Bridge. I spend lots of time sitting in the sunshine and working on my Momcat's laptop computer. Life is purrfect!!"

Corbin.

Meet Corbin. He's not quite six months old, and lives with Elizabeth C.

"Adapted from the shelter in November, he’s been my daily delight ever since. Corbin makes me laugh when he plays and quiets my thoughts with his purr. His creative play has even earned him a spot on Youtube!"

Lily.

Meet Lily. She lives with Hannah L.

“My name is Lily . . . short for Liliputian. I am an only cat whose purpose in life is to take care of my five dogs. This picture shows me ‘in action’ with Charlie but represents only one of the many services I offer. I am devoted to my work.”

Om and Shanti.

Meet Om and Shanti. They're five months old and live with Suzi W.

"The two have been together since Om was 4 weeks old. Shanti is two weeks older. Some kids brought the wee ones to a doctor lady to rescue. Om was in a particularly bad way, but made it through with bottle feeding and TLC. They are both thriving joyful beautiful beings."

Pushkin.

Meet Pushkin. She's about 5, and lives with Honore H.

"She found me in T or C, jumped into my truck when she was only 8 weeks old and has resided here in Madrid with us and our 5 dogs ever since. She is in charge of everyone in the household and comes when you whistle. Sometimes she helps out in our shop where she greets everyone and demands their undivided attention. Like all cats she believes she was placed here so we can adore her and cater to her every whim. Pushkin is waiting to be discovered so that she can let us retire and keep us in our rapidly approaching old age!"

Brooklyn.

Meet Brooklyn. She lives with David S.

"Please to accept my cat in the contest of cats. This cat is named Brooklyn, from the mean streets of which she came. She is disturbed cat so do not disturb her."

Tosca.

Meet Tosca. She is about 6 years old (though she never reveals her true age) and lives with Jaye O. (who designed the Cat Walk logo above, although we promise it won't affect our judging decisions...much).

"She has come a long way from her modest beginnings at the shelter on Cerrillos Road, as you may know from her Vanity Fair interview last year. If you have a category for Centerfold, Tosca's your puss! She has had plenty of experience with Tom Cats who would give up their catnip to snuggle up to her two-tone coat. She's friendly with admirers who stop by as she spends her time inside, avoiding the paparazzi, often purring contentedly on her pet human's lap."

Little Girl.

Meet Little Girl. She's just shy of a year old, and lives with Nancy L.

"Little Girl came to me as a foster child – a badly stunted one – needing a lot of attention and ‘bottle’ feeding. By the time she came to me she had been undernourished for so long, she never would reach a normal adult size. She and I decided she would become my Little Girl, and to this day talks to me in baby talk – chirps and squeaks. She is still tiny – about the size of a 4-5 month old kitten – a fat one at that – but she has a heart of a lion. She stands up to my other cats if they try to ‘mess’ with her – she also will go to schools with me for show and tell about keeping pets. She is my Little Girl!"

Hailee.

Meet Hailee, she's about 2, and lives with Jane and Bob M.

"We adopted our newest kitty at PetSmart (thanks to SFAS&HS) the day before President Obama’s inauguration. Originally from Roswell, she had been caged most of her life. We named her Hailee, for 'Hail to the Chief.' Hailee quickly befriended our multiple cats and dogs—a lively, lovely, loving, loveable delight."

Don't Call Me Shirley.

Meet DCM Shirley. She's [redacted] years old, and lives with David.

"Cranky Miss Shirley, for short. 16 years ago, when I was living in Japan, I was in The Ginza, walking to the subway in the light rain, when a Geisha rushed toward me with a kitten in her arms. 'Please take this cat that a kind gentleman has given me. We are not allowed to have pets in our Geisha House.' Saying that, she thrust Miss Shirley into my arms and hurried away. Eleven years ago I brought her to Santa Fe with me. She hates the world and every living thing in it, but she thinks I walk on water and allows me to do whatever I want with her. She is really a Slumcat from the alleyways of Tokyo."

Leo.

Meet Leo. He's 3, and lives with Alice M.

"I adopted Leo from the shelter July 7, 2007, my lucky kitty, he was a resident at the shelter for 3 months. He is a mellow fellow, sweet disposition, my best friend and of course very handsome."

Bonnie.

Meet Bonnie. She's 8, and is the grand-kitty of Cindy R.

Says Cindy, "I was happy to take care of her for 4 months while my daughter was in Korea serving with the US Air Force. Bonnie has never lived with dogs before, but was a dream here in my 3-dog house. We all fell in love with her."

Contest now open!

We know your cat is superb. It's time for you to show the world!

Want to enter your cat into our online cat show?

Send us:
-the best picture of your cat(s) that you have
-your cat's name and age
-your name (but not your age!), phone, and email
-a brief bio of your cat (no more than 50 words)

Deadline is midnight on February 24! We will sort them into their appropriate categories and post them here for all the world to see. There's no fee to enter: we're excited just to be able to show off the wide variety of fabulous felines living in our high desert town!

On March 1, our judges will vote for winners in each category, as well as Best in Show!

Don't delay -- email today! Send your cat's photo to events@sfhumanesociety.org and join in the fun!

Many thanks to our wonderful sponsors for this event: Zoe & Guido's Pet Boutique, The Critters and Me, Toy Auto Man, VIPets, and Santa Fe Cats.