When Jacinda Ardern became New Zealand’s new prime minister last month she also brought with her a polydactyl cat, named Paddles. For starters, no curry | Clarke Gayford Read moreThe cat had opposable thumbs and quickly became a social media presence. The cat’s Twitter bio read: “Have thumbs, will tweet.”Paddles (@FirstCatofNZ) Hi, I'm Paddles and I am the First Cat of New Zealand. Paddles (@FirstCatofNZ) Just spoke w Paddles’ Dad, @NZClarke. Archie Buissink (@ArchieBuissink) @GovGeneralNZ surely a state funeral for the spiritual leader of the nation and first cat, Paddles ❤️🐱

Source: The Guardian November 07, 2017 22:30 UTC