http://youtu.be/nSM7L6b1Dgg
I don’t think we – PoC regulars – like this, do we? I hate to go on about celebrity cats etc. — isn’t this another example? At the first opportunity Tara is employed as a celebrity cat. I don’t want to be grumpy cat but might it not be a better idea to let Tara have a nice snooze in her usual place at home?
If you are one of the few who is yet to hear about Tara, this page will help (the page opens in a new window).
I wonder if Tara’s owner’s got paid. You bet! If I am wrong, sorry – but I’d be surprised is some money did not exchange hands bearing in mind the known commercial potential of celebrity cats of which there are quite a number.
I am not alone in my thoughts, however. This is the first comment on YouTube under the video:
Poor cat. Why is she being punished like this? She saved his life! Let the little boy do it. I’m sure Tara would prefer some peace and quiet and maybe some tasty fresh chicken. Not being dragged out to a large crowd like this. Stupid stupid people.
Excellent comment. What do you think?
The domestic cat being used as a means to make money – a commercial asset to be used. That is how I see it and it is a new phenomenon.
Thanks Natalie, I agree. We know that money makes the world go round. I don’t like the increasing commercialisation of the domestic cat as if he/she is a commercial asset to be used. This is a modern phenomenon.
Money money money? Before the hype started, I posted on the Tara’s page (or YouTube, don’t remember) asking to use the momentum to promote rescue cats and how awesome cats are, and not to forget about Tara’s welfare during the hype. For the family trying to raise money for their child it’s understandable some decisions will overweight others. We should always think and weight what we pay for what we get and is that all worth it.
I may be alone in this, but I’m personally pity for Grumpy cat. Behind her face I see a kitty who just wants to be loved.
My view, it’s just a new type of hysteria/”trends”, that is used as a new marketing platform. Is it good or bad? I always say, think about a cat and their welfare.
Me too, it’s happening just as we feared 🙁
Looks like I gave them too much credit. It seems by the next day after the attack the family had already created a facebook page for Tara. She also has a twitter account apparently. And the video has been removed from news sites because they sold the media rights, which means now less people will see it. Some animal rights group(s) will rip them a new one and I will be right there cheering them on.
I should have added Cats used commercially here:
https://pictures-of-cats.org/why-is-fate-so-cruel-to-some-cats.html
yet another way fate is cruel to some.