Morris the cat needs a candidate for the 2024 election

Election Day is two months away, and Morris the Cat is hoping your pet will join his list. 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 a VP?

Here’s how to enter your dog or cat to become Morris’ cat choice for Vice President.

About Morris the cat

Morris the cat is orange tabby tomcat. Before he became a celebrity, Morris was a shelter cat who lived at the Humane Society in Hinsdale, Ill. One day, an animal talent researcher named Bob Martwick met Morris and convinced him to audition to be the spokesperson for 9Lives, cat food brand. It’s the rest to hisstory!

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

Morris the Cat’s Top 5 Pawlicies

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

Need even more convincing? Here are Morris’ 2024 statements he is advocating for the race.

1. Right to Pros-Purr: Every pet deserves a good home, good health and good food.
2. Keeping a cat in a tame: Morris will help ensure that cat naps are acceptable 24/7.
3. Treating every cat with kindness and care: Morris will declare any law that prevents cats from living their best lives nine lives—ahem—9 Life.
4. The right attitude: Morris believes in nurturing a world where every pet can live in perfect harmony. No cat fights!
5. Everything is Pawsible: Morris believes that with the right attitude, anything is possible, even cats and dogs get along.

Above all, Morris hopes his candidacy will put real focus on the importance of pet adoption, citing his humble beginnings as a shelter cat.

How to nominate your pet

If Morris bats resonate with your furry friend, you can nominate your dog or cat to be elected as a Morris vice president. The nomination period is open until mid-September.

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

• Originality/creativity
• Alignment with Morris Paulici
• Inspiration/inspiring story
• Vice Presidential Courage

If your puppy dog ​​or cat makes it to the finals, the public will then vote on the decision! This is what we call a depawcracy.

The grand prize winning dog or cat will receive a $1,000 check, as well as the opportunity to donate $35,000 to the animal shelter of their choice, equal to the value of half a million 9Lives meals.

Visit MorrisforPresident.com to enter and for information on full eligibility and contest rules.