The world is full of “cons”, Comic Con, Monster Con and Wonder Con to name a few. Most people have been to or at least heard of these specialized conventions, but now there’s a new game is in town, and it has cat enthusiasts everywhere purring with delight. Enter Cat Con, the one and only con in the world dedicated to all things feline. Want to see the latest in litter box innovations, check out some new organic cat food or meet your favorite famous felines in person, all while wearing light up cat ears and a tail? Then Cat Con is for you! Cat-centric vendor after vendor lined the Pasadena Convention Center, each with its own unique products to show to the masses. The attendees were as much a part of the spectacle as the honored guests; costumes and whiskers and happy, cat-loving grins were in abundance, to be sure. There were even cats available for adoption and plenty of opportunities to get involved in the cat rescue scene.

If it’s the internet famous cats you’re after, then look no further than Cat Con. Many of the biggest names were there, including none other than Nala Cat, White Coffee Cat and Hello Luna Rose! With over 5 million followers between them, all three of these famous kitties have the same owners. For social media influencers like them, conventions like Cat Con are a great way to connect with fans, have fun and make some money. These three cats were involved in merchandising and meet and greets, and had an entire sales team working to make sure fans had access to everything they wanted. Their booth was definitely one of the busiest, with people flocking to purchase just about anything with their likenesses.

How does one even begin to put their own cat on the path to social media stardom? Pets on Q CEO Colleen Wilson (who happens to be Nala, White Coffee and Luna’s manager) says it’s not as easy as one might think. “It’s not just about having the cutest pet on the block or taking pretty pictures. Everyone’s pet is cute. Your pet needs to have something that makes people take interest.” According to Colleen, “Nala, White Coffee and Luna’s humans are able to capture their personalities in the images and in the captions, which is so important. People relate to these three very different cat’s personalities in different ways, and they keep coming back for more.”

Whether you are a cat superfan and want to meet your cat-crush, are seriously shopping for the latest and greatest in cat products, or just want to come and people-watch, I highly recommend you check out Cat Con for yourself. It’s one of those things that you really need to experience in person.

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Nala and her owner at Cat Con

Famous feline Nala @nala_cat and her owner get up close and personal with their fans at Cat Con. Photo credit Xinhua News Agency.

Ballerina Cat Superfan at Cat Con

A Ballerina Cat superfan stands in front of a bunch of cat-friendly vendors at Cat Con brandishing Pet’s on Q cutouts of @cobythecat and @venustwofacecat.
Pets on Q is an Animal Influencer Management company that represents many famous animals. Only three of their animals could be at Cat Con (Nala, White Coffee and Luna) but they made cut outs of many cats (and one fox) on their talent roster so they could be there in spirit. The fans LOVED it!

Cats of Instagram at Cat Con

Cats of Instagram @cats_of_instagram was at Cat Con meeting and greeting fans of their own. Here they are brandishing a Pets on Q cutout of @izzyandthefluff in front of their booth.

Ian Somerhalder behind the scenes with Luna at Cat Con

Even celebrities love famous felines! Actor Ian Somerhalder had a visit with Luna @hello_luna_rose behind the scenes at Cat Con.

Nala at Cat Con

Famous feline Nala @nala_cat checking out a Sleepypod at Cat Con. There were so many incredible products like this to see! Photo credit Xinhua News Agency.

White Coffee at Cat Con

White Coffee @white_coffee_cat is ready to meet her fans at Cat Con. Photo credit Xinhua News Agency.

Luna at Cat Con

Luna @hello_luna_rose meets and greets her fans, and shows her sass at Cat Con! Photo credit Xinhua News Agency.

Cat-ear wearing fans at Cat Con

Cat-ear wearing superfans at Cat Con brandishing Pet’s on Q cutouts of @white_coffee_cat @venustwofacecat and @nala_cat.

Vendors at Cat Con

Awesome vendors at Cat Con brandishing Pet’s on Q cutouts of @cobythecat @pitterpatterfurryfeet @hobbikats @juniperfoxx @nala_cat @theoreocatofficial @pompous.albert @white_coffee_cat @albertbabycat and @venustwofacecat.

Famous Feline meet and Greet at Cat Con

Cat moms meet cat fans with their famous cats @nala_cat @white_coffee_cat and @hello_luna_rose at Cat Con.
Photo credit Xinhua News Agency.

Fans at Cat Con After Party

Fans and a famous cat mom at the Nat Geo Cat Con after party brandishing Pet’s on Q cutouts of @venustwofacecat @white_coffee_cat and @nala_cat.

Superfan at Cat Con after party

Superfan all dressed up and ready to party at the Nat Geo Cat Con after party brandishing a Pet’s on Q cutout of @cobythecat.

Cat Con After Party DJ

DJ and famous cat owner of Samson @catstradamus at the Nat Geo Cat Con after party brandishing a Pet’s on Q cutout of @hobbikats.

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