When these college cats score, shelter cats eat: Friskies to donate up to 500,000 meals to shelter cats throughout football season
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- College football is back. Stadiums are packed. Fans are on their feet. And this fall, Friskies, America's #1 cat food brand, is giving cat fans something new to cheer about. Today, the brand announced it has officially signed six cat mascots from five universities across the country, welcoming them into the Friskies family as part of the "Certified Frisky" campaign. The roster includes:
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