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Persimmon The Cat Wins The Internet When She Tries To Steal The Show And Shows Up At The Most "Inopportune Moment"

by Chelsi

As pet owners, we reserve the right to call our furry or non-furry friends freeloaders from time to time. Yes, they pay us in cuddles and happiness but they are expensive friends to keep, aren't they?

At the Longwood Botanical Gardens in Philadelphia, their garden cats earn their keep. Each of the many cats they "employ" is assigned to patrol one section of the garden 24/7.

This tradition of taking in stray cats and asking them to guard the premises was started in 1984. Their former director, Fred Roberts thought that permanent cat residents would help control the rodents that are fond of the gardens.

Since then, the Longwood Botanical Gardens have upheld their end of the deal to take good care of the cats. They are monitored and cared for by their very own human supervisors who make sure the cats remember their duties.

Their health insurance coverage includes vaccination, checkups, as well as spaying, and neutering. All of the Longwood Garden cats are adored by the staff and visitors alike.

One particular cat got extremely popular recently because of a viral tweet. A squid biologist was supposed to be enjoying the botanical garden but her attention was diverted to an intriguing duo: Persimmon the cat and an employee escorting her from the premises.

Dr. McAnulty recalled the amusing and mysterious interaction she witnessed. We support the request to have a camera crew follow the cat's every move!

Dr. McAnulty recalled the amusing and mysterious interaction she witnessed. We support the request to have a camera crew follow the cat's every move!@SarahMackAttack

The tweet blew up and everyone who has visited the Longwood Gardens chimed in with their own guesses of which cat was the subject of the story

The tweet blew up and everyone who has visited the Longwood Gardens chimed in with their own guesses of which cat was the subject of the story@thelazyeye24

One clear and very famous contender was winning the competition of the sassiest garden cat

One clear and very famous contender was winning the competition of the sassiest garden cat@AveryCactus

It seems Dr. McAnulty wasn't the only person who became a fan upon first meeting this specific feline patrol

It seems Dr. McAnulty wasn't the only person who became a fan upon first meeting this specific feline patrol@Tinodubya

Being escorted out of places she wasn't supposed to be in is starting to seem like a hobby for this superstar!

Being escorted out of places she wasn't supposed to be in is starting to seem like a hobby for this superstar!@eerinberr

Can you imagine being the center of attention in a sea of beautiful flowers, plants, and trees? This kitty cat certainly knows!

Can you imagine being the center of attention in a sea of beautiful flowers, plants, and trees? This kitty cat certainly knows!@alisay23

The mystery of why the cat was escorted out of the premises was solved — she is apparently not that concerned about elderly safety

The mystery of why the cat was escorted out of the premises was solved — she is apparently not that concerned about elderly safety@shananagannss, @SarahMackAttack

She most likely strayed from her zone of responsibility

She most likely strayed from her zone of responsibility@IVoteClimate, @SarahMackAttack

Hmm... I wonder if this cat "accidentally" wanders a lot to get attention

Hmm... I wonder if this cat @tentacleaero

It takes a lot to maintain that celebrity glow!

It takes a lot to maintain that celebrity glow!@no__caps

Maybe all of the cats in Longwood need a workplace-type sitcom to chronicle their daily shenanigans

Maybe all of the cats in Longwood need a workplace-type sitcom to chronicle their daily shenanigans@99centburrito

It sounds like a billion-dollar franchise! The merch would be a great hit as well!

It sounds like a billion-dollar franchise! The merch would be a great hit as well!@Jon_in_SoCal

Not long after, other scene-stealing orange cats from all over the world flooded Dr. McAnulty's replies

Not long after, other scene-stealing orange cats from all over the world flooded Dr. McAnulty's replies@odamaefrown

Persimmon is not the only diva in the cat world

Persimmon is not the only diva in the cat world@dummypoopoohead

It looks like most of the orange cats that people encountered delight in being everyone's favorite

It looks like most of the orange cats that people encountered delight in being everyone's favorite@ShiungSpace

They all act adorable to show dominance

They all act adorable to show dominance@cherylthom04

Does Persimmon remind you of another A-list orange cat?

Does Persimmon remind you of another A-list orange cat?@officialreview

Well, once again it is proven that cats are awesome. They make us laugh, and they make us happy, even when they are not trying. So many great cats out there.

Once again, this viral tweet about Persimmon the cat proves that cats have the internet at a chokehold. With a personality like Persimmon, that's not really surprising, is it?

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