User:Mrguffington

MR. GUFFINGTON ("Guffy") is a black smoke cat who was the official Los Angeles finalist and contestant on the 2008 GSN premiere show "Think Like A Cat". The show was sponsored by The Meow Mix Cat Food Company. He has gone on to appear in the CFA (Cat Fancier's Association) show sponsored by the Santa Monica Cat Club as a show cat in the Household Pets division. Mr. Guffington has also appeared in a special documentary that aired on the Animal Planet network dealing with people and their special companion pets.

He is the proud pet of handler Hartford Hough, who also appeared on the show "Think Like A Cat" with him. Referred to as "catestants", they went on to win $1,000 and a years supply of cat food from Meow Mix. The show generated a large buzz, due to its unusual concept and widespread media attention. The show was hosted by veteran television host Chuck Woolery.

A striking cat in nature, Guffy has piercing gold eyes, and a distinctive grey undercoat that is shadowed by his black fur. A seemingly laid back cat, his appearance on the television shows as well as being shown in the cat show arena, has generated varied interest in his breed and background. Hartford found Guffy on the streets of Hollywood as a small black cat. Appearing to be lost, Hartford immediately took Guffy in and provided him with food and shelter. There were no posters or search sheets placed for a lost cat. Seeing this as a "meant to be" relationship, Hartford has had Guffy since May of 2004. He also shares the company of two other cats, Mr. Belvedere and Charity, as well as a maltese-terrier mix, Ginger.