Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Mariodacat Rivals GB Packers For News Coverage

Pawtograph of  famous Mariodacat
Hi Pals,

Yesterday was such an exciting day dat I still can't believe everything that has happened.

A photographer from Associated Press came to our house last Thursday to take pictures of our family for a story Romeothecat's human wanted to do on my tooth problems.   Romeo does Friday Rescue stories in his bloggy.  Just on a whim, I sent mine in and it was published in RomeoTheCat's blog.    That was amazing because everyone knows RomeoTheCat - he's famous for all his charity work for animal rescues. 

Then Sue Manning, a friend of Romeo's human, contacted us and said she wanted to do a story on Stomotitis and could she send a photographer out from Associated Press.   She asked a few questions so she could write her story.  OMC!   Can you believe it - Associated Press - only famous people are mentioned in the AP.

Then today we actually found two newspapers on line that have already picked up the story.   The Greenwich Times was the first one we saw the article in and then just a few minutes ago Sue Manning sent an email and said it appeared in the The Washington Post - Oh My Cat - The Washington Post.   Just click on both names and you can see the article along with the picture of my family.  (Sorry, I can't print the picture because I don't have permission to use it  You'll have to click on the links in order to see my family, and an unhappy cat because I was being held against my will.)  Sue said this is just the beginning of the coverage.  More and more newspapers will pick up the story.

Now it seems I'm famous everywhere except in Green Bay.  You see, in two days the Green Bay Packer's play their first game of the season, and they are having a big shindig in the parking lot of Lambeau Field - a rock concert in fact.   The local newspaper is full of  Packer News, but not even a mention of my name.   pffft!   And to think I helped the Packers win the Super Bowl in February.  (You can see that story at It's Official, I'm Retiring From The Packers Team).  This year they are on their own!  If they can't share space in the newspaper for a little moggie kitty, I can't help dem win! 

Special thanks to Sue Manning and Romeo's ooman for all this notoriety!  Who would have ever thought this little kitty would hit the big time!

Mario

29 comments:

Angel Simba said...

Mario, that is SO EXCITING! The Washington Post - OMC. We went and read the article, and feel your family is doing a great public service for animals. Hooray!

Mr Puddy said...

Before everything go " boom" more than this, Before you are too busy for me, Before you wear sun glasses all the time even dark.
Can I have your pawtograph first ? and if you are on the news next time, please tell everyone, I'm your best friend : )
A wish from Mr. Puddy when Mario get to be A FAMOUS MARIO !!!
xox

HH and The Boys said...

Wow... how exciting. You are more and more famous everyday. Super...

pawhugs, Max

Pat Wahler said...

Wow, Mario, you are famous!

Pat
www.critteralley.blogspot.com

Admiral Hestorb said...

MARIO! The Washington POST no less!!! Will you still know me tomorrow? hee hee. Concatulations and I hope your story helps everyone whose kitty has toofy problems.
Smooches and whisker tickles..Admiral

Terry's Tete-a-tete said...

Now Mario, it's not the Packers who are in charge of the news. You musn't blame them. It's that silly news media. I'm sure many Packe loving families have cats and would be very interested in you news. Congratulations on the awesome news coverage. Your one of the special ones for sure.

Random Felines said...

Wow - we always wanted to know someone famous. :) And you are helping out other kitties out there. Mom rescued a momma cat with a mild form and Aida lost 3 teeth but is now happy and healthy.

Pandafur said...

I told you you wuz famuss Mario! Now can I haz your pawtograf? *pawhug* xxox

Cathy Keisha said...

It couldn't happen to a better cat! Hope you'll remember me. Re the Packers: You are one tough customer.

marley said...

*cleaning his teef*

Pumpkinpuddy said...

Concatulations! I'm very proud to pals with such a famous kitty. I looked to see if the Denver paper has picked up the story, but it hasn't yet. I'll keep checking.

Prudence said...

What an honor to know such a famous kitty! Congratulations buddy! High paw!

Brian's Home Blog said...

That is so darn cool Mario!!! Congrats on such a great story! Hey, I always knew you were famous though, but don't tell AP!

Marg said...

That is so very special that you got recognized by all those papers. It is so exciting to know someone famous. We need to get your autograph. We read the articles and they are just great. We have a couple of cats with stomtitis too. Take care and thanks for your help with Annie.

Sparkle said...

Concatulations, Mario! That is so exciting! And I love that your getting famous has to do with a story on dental health!

Tamago said...

Wow it is so cool, Mario!! Congratulations! I want that pawtograph!!

Annie Bear said...

Wow! You're in all kinds of articles! The Washington Post is major! I love the picture of you. You steal the show! I can't believe you had to have all your teeth out.

Thank you so much for helping with Annie's surgery. Famous and generous!

Big purrs,
Lucy

The Island Cats said...

Mario! You are famous!! And waaaay more interesting than those darn Packers!! Congratulations!!

Cat and DOG Chat With Caren said...

Mario we are soooo happy for you! The Washington Post is no small kibble! Maybe you will move into the White House next! Wow! You will make sure everyone has jobs! Wait! I got distracted...this is just fantastic and I am sooo happy for you!
You and "M" are the sweetest ever and I am glad that everyone is realizing that!
xoxoxo

Cat and DOG Chat With Caren said...

I just thought of something, does this mean the next time I ask you to be a guest blogger you will make me PAY for your services? KIDDING!
xoxoxo

Clooney said...

Awesome buddy, way to go! The articles were fantastic and so were the pictures of you and your Mom and Dad. How exciting! A big congrats to you Mario.

Backcountry Brodie said...

Wowser! That do be so pawsome! Eggsept fur it reminded mom she has to get back on top of brushing my teefs. Ugh.

Fr. Tom Fish said...

Mario, you know you'll always be in the big time with us, but congrats on the articles! Wow, you'll have to start wearing dark glasses!

Great post and as far as the Packers are concerned, we can't wait for the game!

Tom
xoxo

Flamincatdesigns said...

OMC !! Dis is catastic news! I know you would have much rather not been thru all da pain to be famous. Hopefully someone will read and realize da kitteh dey have needs fixen right away and spare dem pain & sickness. We won't let momma brush our teef, she tried efferyfing! phht! We luvs you Mario, now don't get a big head over dis, ok?

Cat Wisdom 101 said...

Congratulations. This is fabulous news! Now off to read the article.

Team Tabby said...

We saw both the photos and read the news article. Mario you are famous and doing a great service getting the word out about dental health.

We're proud of you!

Mindy
Moe
Bono
Cookie
Mike

Connie - Tails from the Foster Kittens said...

congratulations!

Bear said...

Mario! that is so exciting! I knew you would be a celebrity one day! You look great in the pic! I cant wait to tell all my San Diego friends that I am your friend.
BearHUG!
Love always,
Bear

Unknown said...

The Washington Post! I want your pawograph too! Looks up at Mario with stars in his eyes...