Sakie wears a turban at backstage before the Algonquin Hotel’s Annual Cat Fashion Show in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., August 1, 2019. Ten “mewdels” hit the catwalk at the annual show to raise awareness for animal rescue and adoption. (Photo by Jeenah Moon/Reuters)





Canoli, dressed inspired by German Lederhosen, is seen at backstage before the Algonquin Hotel’s Annual Cat Fashion Show in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., August 1, 2019. (Photo by Jeenah Moon/Reuters)





Meril, dressed as an ancient Egyptian, takes part on the runaway during the Algonquin Hotel’s Annual Cat Fashion Show in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., August 1, 2019. (Photo by Jeenah Moon/Reuters)





Participants take a picture of Meril during the Algonquin Hotel’s Annual Cat Fashion Show in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., August 1, 2019. All the proceeds of the event went to the Mayor's Alliance for New York City Animals, which helps find homes for stray cats and dogs. “We want people to be aware that adoption is the only option”, said event organizer Alice De Almeida. (Photo by Jeenah Moon/Reuters)





Thunder Folds Cat arrives before the Algonquin Hotel’s Annual Cat Fashion Show in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., August 1, 2019. (Photo by Jeenah Moon/Reuters)





Canoli wears a hat at backstage before the Algonquin Hotel’s Annual Cat Fashion Show in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., August 1, 2019. (Photo by Jeenah Moon/Reuters)





Balboo wears a patriotic flag hat at backstage before the Algonquin Hotel’s Annual Cat Fashion Show in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., August 1, 2019. (Photo by Jeenah Moon/Reuters)





Mrs.Parberry, dressed inspired by the flamenco dress, is seen at backstage before the Algonquin Hotel’s Annual Cat Fashion Show in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., August 1, 2019. (Photo by Jeenah Moon/Reuters)





Mrs.Parberry, dressed inspired by a flamenco dress, is seen at backstage before the Algonquin Hotel’s Annual Cat Fashion Show in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., August 1, 2019. (Photo by Jeenah Moon/Reuters)





Thunder Folds Cat, dressed inspired by Funk, is seen at backstage before the Algonquin Hotel’s Annual Cat Fashion Show in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., August 1, 2019. (Photo by Jeenah Moon/Reuters)





Wasibi, (r), yawns at backstage before the Algonquin Hotel’s Annual Cat Fashion Show in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., August 1, 2019. The theme of this year's show was “It's a Small World”. The cats represented countries including Ireland, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States. (Photo by Jeenah Moon/Reuters)





Wasabi wears a traditional Chinese outfit and takes part on the runaway during the Algonquin Hotel’s Annual Cat Fashion Show in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., August 1, 2019. (Photo by Jeenah Moon/Reuters)





Figaro wears a dress inspired by an American flag at backstage before the Algonquin Hotel’s Annual Cat Fashion Show in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., August 1, 2019. (Photo by Jeenah Moon/Reuters)





Sakie wears a turban and takes part on the runaway during the Algonquin Hotel’s Annual Cat Fashion Show in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., August 1, 2019. (Photo by Jeenah Moon/Reuters)