Frances, First Cat of Kansas

First Cat of Kansas. Ferocious protector of Cedar Crest. Prefers long naps and catnip. Serving the pet-stituents of Kansas since January 14, 2019.

[Laura Kelly @LauraKellyKS]

I'm sad to share that Frances, the First Cat of KS, was laid to rest today. She lived a long, adventurous life & greeted Cedar Crest visitors with pride & demand for affection. Although all good things come to an end, she no doubt left a big paw print as the First Cat of Kansas.

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Petstituents, remind your purrrents that today is National Pet Day. Celebrate accordingly with lots of pets and treats.

[Frances, First Cat of Kansas @FirstCatofKS]

It's Women's History Month! I'm celebrating all the ameowzing Kansas women — myself and mom @LauraKellyKS included.

[Frances, First Cat of Kansas @FirstCatofKS]

Today is #NationalLoveYourPetDay! Aka, another day to celebrate me. 👑

[Frances, First Cat of Kansas @FirstCatofKS]

Kisses for my petstituents on this fine Valentine's Day!

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It's a purrrfect Super Bowl Sunday for the @Chiefs to 3-peat, and my feline instincts are telling me that they're going to pounce on the Eagles.

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All this snow and cold weather calls for a good cat nap. Don't fur-get to stay warm petstituents!

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The post I know you all were waiting for...my annual holiday card reveal! Wishing all my petstituents a purrrfect holiday season.

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Thanksgiving plans: keep laying on this couch until I fall into a food coma. 🦃

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I'm helping mom with this puzzle — all in a day's work.

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Another Election Day spent wondering when cats' voices will be heard. In the meantime, I'm busy telling hoomans to make sure to get to the polls.

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I'm having a spook-tacular Halloween. Just remember Kansans, the biggest jump scare this year? Not voting. 👻

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National Cat Day, you say? Sounds like the purrrfect time to celebrate me!

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Two of my favorite things: golden hour, and this rock.

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Telling my petstituents and Kansans to register to vote right meow!

[Frances, First Cat of Kansas @FirstCatofKS]

Hey @KansasStateFair, do you have a Best Cat Award? 🥇

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The painters may have invaded Cedar Crest for a touch-up, but I wasn't about to let their tarps claim my territory.

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In ferocious protector of Cedar Crest mode.

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Hello, @DemGovs. You didn’t think you could get @LauraKellyKS to go to @DemConvention without me, did you?

[Frances, First Cat of Kansas @FirstCatofKS]

Happy #dogust to my governing partner, Hutch. @LtGovToland, thanks for picking the finest petstituent to serve with me, and please remind him he's needed at Cedar Crest to secure the perimeter so I can take another nap.