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The Guardian·United Kingdom·Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 08:42 PM

Paws for applause: the Feline Oscars – in pictures

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A woman holds a Bengal cat during a judging session of an international feline beauty competition, dubbed the Feline Oscars, featuring more than 200 cats, in Bucharest, Romania — Top cat: a Bengal rises above the competition.Photograph: Andreea Alexandru/AP

A Sphynx cat waits during a judging session — Ready for my close-up: a Sphynx cat poses for the camera.Photograph: Vadim Ghirdă/AP

A woman holds a Sphynx cat during a judging session — Helping hand: a woman supports her Sphynx. Photograph: Andreea Alexandru/AP

A British Shorthair waits during judging — Cat nap: a British Shorthair rests up between roles. Photograph: Vadim Ghirdă/AP

An Exotic Shorthair sits in a cage — Picture purr-fect: an Exotic Shorthair waits for its moment.Photograph: Andreea Alexandru/AP

A woman holds Luffy, a Siamese cat, in front of an Oscars-themed photo backdrop — Cat or bat?: Luffy, a Siamese cat, plays the part.Photograph: Andreea Alexandru/AP

A woman holds a Persian cat — Fluffing the lines: a Persian cat puts in the work.Photograph: Andreea Alexandru/AP

A woman holds an Abyssinian cat — Smooth operator: an Abyssinian shows its serious side.Photograph: Andreea Alexandru/AP

A Sphynx cat plays during a judging session — Oscar bait: a Sphynx cat takes its shot.Photograph: Vadim Ghirdă/AP

A Siamese cat walks in front of an Oscars-themed photo backdrop — Red carpet ready: a Siamese cat struts its stuff.Photograph: Andreea Alexandru/AP

A woman holds a Sphynx cat during a judging session — Support network: Sphynx gets a helping hand.Photograph: Andreea Alexandru/AP

Worthy winner: Tristan, a Bengal cat, — Worthy winner: Tristan, a Bengal cat, shows its delight. Photograph: Andreea Alexandru/AP

A woman holds Sphynx cats during a judging session — Double trouble: Sphynx cats get into character.Photograph: Vadim Ghirdă/AP

A Persian looks up during a judging session — Front-runner: a Persian looks for the light.Photograph: Andreea Alexandru/AP

A Sphynx cat — Hit your mark: A Sphynx takes direction.Photograph: Vadim Ghirdă/AP

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