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Taylor Swift’s Adorable Cat Benjamin Button: The Purr-fect Addition to Her Feline Family

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Taylor Swift’s Adorable Cat Benjamin Button

Taylor Swift is well known for her love of cats. The acclaimed singer-songwriter has had multiple furry companions over the years that have become stars in their own right. Her latest addition is a cute Scottish Fold kitten named Benjamin Button, who has quickly won the hearts of Swift’s fans.

A Self-Professed “Cat Lady”

Taylor Swift has never made a secret of her affection for cats. She has professed to being a “cat lady” on multiple occasions. Swift currently owns three cats – Olivia Benson, Meredith Grey, and her newest family member, Benjamin Button.

She frequently posts photos and videos of her cats on social media, much to the delight of her feline-loving followers. Swift even included her cats in her “Me!” music video in 2019. Her cats have become celebrities in their own right, amassing thousands of fans across Instagram and Twitter.

Benjamin Button Joins the Family

In October 2019, Swift introduced her new Scottish Fold kitten to the world via Instagram. She named the blue-eyed kitten Benjamin Button, likely a reference to the Brad Pitt movie about a man who ages in reverse.

Swift posted an adorable photo of Benjamin Button sitting in her palm, along with the caption “And then there were three…” indicating the new addition to her cat family.

All About Scottish Folds

Benjamin Button belongs to a breed of cat called the Scottish Fold, named for its unique folded ears. Scottish Folds originated in Scotland in the 1960s and have become popular pets around the world due to their owl-like appearance and affectionate personalities.

Some key facts about Scottish Folds:

  • They have medium-sized bodies and rounded faces. Their defining feature is their folded down ears.
  • They come in both long and short-haired varieties and a range of colors like grey, white, black, blue, red, cream and silver.
  • Scottish Folds are known for being calm, placid and adaptable cats that get along well with children and other pets.
  • The folded ears are caused by a natural genetic mutation that affects cartilage.
  • Scottish Folds are prone to joint problems like arthritis due to this cartilage mutation. Ethical breeders will screen for this.
  • They are intelligent and playful but tend to be less active than other breeds.
  • Scottish Folds enjoy attention and spending time with their owners.

It’s clear why Swift, known for her friendly personality, chose a sweet-natured Scottish Fold as her latest feline companion.

Cat Benjamin Button

Benjamin Button Steals Swiftie Hearts

Swift has posted many irresistible photos of Benjamin Button on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok since bringing him home in October 2019. He’s still a kitten but has grown rapidly over the past year.

Some of Benjamin Button’s most adorable moments include:

  • Lounging on Swift’s shoulder as she plays guitar
  • Snuggling under Swift’s chin while she pets his foldy ears
  • Playing with toys and taking naps in cute positions
  • Curling up in Swift’s arm while she works from home during quarantine
  • Sniffing her Grammy award curiously
  • Peeking out from under a blanket
  • Intently watching a nature documentary about birds
  • Dozing peacefully in beams of sunshine

Swift’s fans, known as Swifties, have completely fallen for the cute Scottish Fold. Comments on her posts gush about how adorable he is. The photos and videos of Benjamin Button playing and cuddling with his mom never fail to delight.

A Model Cat Companion

According to Swift, Benjamin Button has been the ideal cat companion since she brought him home as a kitten. Despite his youth, he has already demonstrated model cat behavior.

In an Instagram post, Swift described him as “the best boy”, who gives her “the best cuddles”. She claims “everything he does is kissable”.

Benjamin appears to get along extremely well with Swift’s other Scottish Fold, Olivia Benson. Photos show the pair snuggling and playing together contentedly.

Swift says Benjamin still sometimes suckles on OIivia’s ear for comfort, behavior that goes back to when kittens nurse on their mother.

Clearly, Benjamin Button has adjusted seamlessly into Swift’s cat-loving home and lifestyle. He returns her affection in abundance.

Cats Feature in Swift’s Artistry

Swift’s cats have an undeniable influence on her creative output as well. She has included feline themes and references in her music, videos, merchandise designs, and other artistic projects.

Her album Lover includes a song titled “London Boy” with the lyrics “They say home is where the heart is/But God I love the English”. This is likely a nod to her cat Olivia Benson, named after the English actress Mariska Hargitay’s Law and Order character.

Swift sells cat-themed merchandise to her fans like shirts, mugs, and notebooks featuring her own cats. Benjamin Button has already made an appearance on merchandise since joining the Swift family.

Cats also feature heavily in Swift’s music videos. In “ME!” colorful feline dancers take center stage. In the “Blank Space” video, Swift portrays a woman obsessed with her cat while acting out various relationship dramas.

Clearly, Swift’s affinity for all things feline translates into her professional work as much as her personal life.

Continuing a Cat-Crazy Legacy

With the addition of Benjamin Button, Taylor Swift continues her long legacy as one of the world’s most famous “cat ladies”. She embodies the quintessential cat lover, sharing her home and heart with a menagerie of rescue cats.

Her fans delight in getting a glimpse of her life as a doting cat mom to Olivia, Meredith and Benjamin through the photos and videos she shares. The pop icon has helped normalize and celebrate adopting rescue animals.

Swift frequently uses her enormous platform to support animal rescue organizations in their efforts. For example, she made a sizable donation to help the Nashville Tennessee tornado animal victims in 2020.

Between her and other celebrity cat enthusiasts like Ed Sheeran and James Corden, cats are becoming more popular than ever as pets. Shelters have reported an uptick in cat adoptions during the pandemic, indicating cats may also benefit from the “Taylor Swift effect”.

As Swift continues to share her fluffy family members with the world, more people will discover the joys of cat companionship.

Benjamin Button’s adorable folded ears and big blue eyes are sure to win over millions more hearts. We can’t wait to see what hilarious antics and heartwarming snuggles he gets up to next!  Learn here more about celebrity pets and animals.