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Your cat’s the center of your universe. Now you have a Miami convention.

By Chloe Herring

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October 25, 2017 08:10 AM

Cats. Probably the smarter of the common pets, their owners don’t generally find themselves in the “cool pawrents” camp.

But perhaps that will begin to change with the Miami debut of POP Cats, a convention made especially for cat lovers and all those who can acknowledge felines’ internet domination.

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POP Cats, which arrives at the Miami Airport Convention Center on Saturday, will feature a cat lounge, art, vendors and cat adoptions.

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Among distinguished speakers, Tumblr’s Amanda Brennan, the “meme librarian,” will present on the history of cats in internet pop culture. A portion of proceeds from the one-day event will benefit South Florida non-profit Cat Network.

IF YOU GO

What: POP Cats 2017

When: Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017

Time: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Cost: $22 Adult, $11 Child

Tickets: http://bit.ly/2yPCGhv

Where: Miami Airport Convention Center, 777 NW 72 Ave. Miami, FL 33126

Phone: 305-261-4200

Website: http://popcatsshow.com/

777 NW 72 Ave. Miami, FL 33126

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