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TexasTowelie

(112,167 posts) Tue Sep 5, 2017, 07:55 AM Sep 2017

Photo of 'angry' cat in Harvey floodwaters sparks memes, controversy [View all]

A photo of a cat swimming for dry ground in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey has sparked memes – and some controversy – on social media.

The image, captured by an LA Times photographer, shows an orange cat attempting to swim its way to safety after a nearby apartment building flooded.

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As one Twitter user pointed out, this cat did not look happy.

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Photo of 'angry' cat in Harvey floodwaters sparks memes, controversy [View all] TexasTowelie Sep 2017 OP

Not much to be happy about. Wonder if this poor cat was swearing with every stroke? democratisphere Sep 2017 #1

The mockery disturbed me. That is a neutered feral (see ear tip). He was terrified. CurtEastPoint Sep 2017 #2

I don't know how well they can swim LeftInTX Sep 2017 #3