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We just found the cutest cat in Macon. Here’s the fluffy feline that won our poll

Seymour, the ragdoll cat.
Seymour, the ragdoll cat. Abby Campbell

It’s finally time to see which feline is the finest of them all.

You’ve been voting in our subscriber cutest cat poll and we’re so excited to reveal the winner.

We started the poll with 15 of the cutest and cuddliest cats in Macon, but only one took the final win. Here’s your winner:

Meet Seymour, a Ragdoll breed with the best collection of bow ties.

“He only wears his bow ties on special occasions like when we have company or on holidays,” said his owner Abby Beshai. “He actually has a special bow tie for each holiday.”

Seymour, the ragdoll cat.
Seymour, the ragdoll cat. Abby Campbell
Seymour has the finest collection of feline bow ties.
Seymour has the finest collection of feline bow ties. Abby Campbell

Beshai said she got Seymour in Tennessee, but now he resides in Macon with his three doggie siblings: a yorkie brother and two golden retriever sisters. Although he loves all of his doggie siblings, Beshai said Seymour’s best friend is Kimber, the dark red golden. “He loves to wrestle with her and play fight. They are inseparable,” Beshai said.

Seymour and his best friend, Kimber.
Seymour and his best friend, Kimber. Abby Campbell

Seymour loves to hide in things like boxes or unzipped backpacks. He also loves to relax in the sunroom of his house and keep a check on the neighborhood deer and the pet chickens.

One thing about Seymour is he loves to eat. While he normally eats his dry cat food, he will try to feast one other people’s food. “He does get mischievous and will try to steal anything off your plate given the chance,” said Beshai.

Look out for Seymour’s big debut in our print newspaper and in the meantime, check out these adorable photos:

Seymour, the winner of our cutest cat poll in Macon, Georgia.
Seymour, the winner of our cutest cat poll in Macon, Georgia. Abby Campbell
Seymour likes to stop and smell the roses, too.
Seymour likes to stop and smell the roses, too. Abby Campbell
Seymour is Macon’s cutest cat 2024.
Seymour is Macon’s cutest cat 2024. Abby Campbell

If you’re not already a subscriber and would like to subscribe, so you can stay in the loop about future polls, here’s what to know: Visit macon.com/subscribe for a list of offers, including an introductory rate of 99 cents for one month.

What do you think of adorable Seymour? Let us know in the comments or email me your favorite thing about him at cmadden@mcclatchy.com

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This story was originally published October 8, 2024 at 11:37 AM.

Chelsea Madden
The Telegraph
Chelsea is a service journalism reporter who began working for McClatchy in 2022. She was born and raised in Middle Georgia and lives in Forsyth. She attended Wesleyan College for undergrad and a few years after that, went to SCAD for an MFA in writing. Outside of work, Chelsea likes to watch Netflix, read books in the thriller genre and chase her toddler around.
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