These Cats Do It for Glory, Not Salmon. (No, It’s the Salmon.)
Speed eating contests are part of a growing list of pet-related events in Thailand that also include competitions for skateboarding dogs and felines that look like cows.
These Cats Do It for Glory, Not Salmon. (No, It’s the Salmon.)
Speed eating contests are part of a growing list of pet-related events in Thailand that also include competitions for skateboarding dogs and felines that look like cows.
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The champion competitive eater stood on a table in front of dozens of people and methodically attacked the salmon.
“We don’t encourage forcing them to compete,” the emcee said, in a two-acre exhibition hall in Bangkok’s northern suburbs. “Let them be as normal as they can. We’re having fun here.”
But Kimmon — a mixed-breed cat — seemed to know exactly what his mission was. He did not stop until he had devoured all 15 grams, or 1 tablespoon, of the salmon treat that his owner had furiously squeezed from the pouch into his mouth.
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Sui-Lee Wee is the Southeast Asia bureau chief for The Times, overseeing coverage of 11 countries in the region.
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