Last month, we told you about the first-ever internet cat video film festival in Minneapolis, MN. And last night, it actually happened. That's right, Cheezfrends, thousands of people gathered to watch a curated slate of 79 short films (selected from more than 10,000 submissions) featuring our favorite internet celebrities: CATS! Henri 2, Paw de Deux took home the coveted Golden Kitty Award. Well deserved, we'd say.

For more photos from the festival -- including one of a button that says "I'm With Maru!", click here!

Cats: Not just for cuteness and cuddles.

Visit our friends at People Pets to read the heartwarming story of Cole and his dog, Bingo.

Visit our friends at People Pets to read this story of heroes and kittens!

Visit our friends at People Pets to read the incredible story of a cat named Cindy who, after being shot with a BB gun, returned to care for her kittens.

Peggy Leg, a chihuahua born without one of her rear feet, will soon become the world's smallest bionic pet thanks to researchers at North Carolina State University.

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