Cats have truly proved themselves to be smarter than the average animal. The latest feline genius to make headlines is a tabby cat who has been frequenting the Vermont State University Castleton Campus. This unassuming cat has been doing more than just basking in the sun and scratching the occasional tree. It turns out that this kitty cat is actually a literary genius!
Yes, you heard that right, the cat that has been causing chaos on the Castleton Campus has been awarded a very special honorary degree. The prestigious title of “Doctor of Litter-ature” was bestowed upon the feline genius at a ceremony held in the University’s lecture hall on Monday.
The cat, whose name has not been released, was presented with a cap and gown, and sat patiently through the Jack Black movie that preceded the ceremony. As a special tribute to the cat’s literary prowess, the university even created a custom-made diploma, which included a paw print and signed by the university’s president.
Many were wondering why a cat was being given this honor, when some of the very talented students at the university had not yet been bestowed with a degree. But it all came down to the cat’s love of books and literature. Apparently, the cat spends hours on end tailing the students and perusing the books in the library. He (or she) has even been seen interrupting classes, lounging on desks and swishing its tail along the spines of well-worn novels.
“Let’s face it, the cat is much more intelligent and well-read than most of the students at this great university,” said one of the professors at the school. “We are just lucky to have such a talented feline on our campus.”
The cat’s owner, who wished to remain anonymous, expressed the family’s complete shock at the news. “We always knew our cat was special, but we never dreamed that she would be recognized for her love of books and knowledge.”
Students all over campus have been expressing their congratulations to the cat, with some even contemplating following in her paw-steps and majoring in feline literature. “It’s great to see how this has inspired so many students to follow their passions,” exclaimed a school administrator.
The cat’s award is not the first of its kind. Several other felines across the country have been awarded honorary degrees in various fields. In 2017, a cat named Oreo was awarded a degree in Feline Studies at the Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado.
While some may think that this degree is just a joke, it holds a much deeper meaning. It shows that even the smallest and most unlikely of creatures can make a difference and contribute to society in their own unique way. Who knows, maybe next year the university will award an honorary degree to a squirrel that has been hanging out in the courtyard!
