Morris the cat needs a running mate for the 2024 elections

Election Day is two months away and Morris the Cat is hoping his pet will join his ballot. The 9Lives spokesperson and animal shelter advocate has announced his candidacy for president of the United States and is now looking for a running mate. Does your pet have what it takes to be vice president?

Here’s how to sign up your dog or cat to become Morris the Cat’s choice for vice president.

About Morris Cat

Morris the cat is an orange tabby cat. Before his celebrity success, Morris was a shelter cat living at the Humane Society in Hinsdale, Illinois. One day, an animal scout named Bob Martwick met Morris and convinced him to audition to be the spokesperson for 9Lives, a brand of cat food. the rest is whistleconservative!

Whether starring in commercials or visiting schools, Morris is always working to advocate for animals in need. That makes him a perfect candidate for the position!

Morris the Cat’s 5 Best Paws

Why should your pet take a chance with Morris? Rest assured, Morris is a very experienced candidate, having run for president three times before: in 1988, 1992, and 2012. With the help of his pet, he could finally declare victory!

Need something more convincing? Here are Morris’s 2024 picks he is defending for this race.

1. Right to professional purr: Every pet deserves a good home, good health and good food.
2. Keep the cat tamed: Morris will help ensure that cat naps are acceptable 24/7.
3. Treat each cat with kindness and care: Morris will eliminate all laws that prevent cats from living their best lives nine lives—Ahem—9Lives.
4. The right attitude: Morris believes in fostering a world where every pet can live in perfect harmony. No cat fights!
5. Everything is possible: Morris believes that with the right attitude, anything is possible, even dogs and cats get along well.

Above all, Morris hopes her candidacy properly focuses on the importance of pet adoption, remembering her humble beginnings as a shelter cat.

How to nominate your pet

If Morris’ paws resonate with your furry friend, you can nominate your dog or cat to be elected Morris’ vice president. The application submission period is open until mid-September.

Finalists will be chosen by 9Lives representatives based on the following criteria:

• Originality/creativity
• Alignment with Morris legs
• Inspiration/inspirational story
• vice presidential feat

If your puppy or kitten makes it to the finals, the public will vote to decide! That’s what we call depawcracy.

The Grand Prize-winning dog or cat will receive a check for $1,000, as well as the chance to give $35,000 to an animal shelter of their choice, equivalent to half a million 9Lives meals.

Visit MorrisforPresident.com to enter and for information regarding complete eligibility and contest rules.