Guests

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Nathan the CatLady

Nathan The CatLady (AKA Nathan Kehn) is a cat dad and actor, from Colorado, living in LA with his three cats; Pickles (shown here), Annie and Ginger. He works at Tabby (The cat Persons Dating App) as Director of Marketing and Cat Integration.

Whilst pursuing his acting career, Nathan realized that he needed to garner a social media following. He created an Instagram account and started posting quirky skits to his page. Nathan noticed that his audience went crazy for the cat videos, and The Cat Lady was born. Now his pages have more than 1 MILLION FANS who enjoy watching skits and stories of him and his cats.
You can find Nathan at: https://www.facebook.com/nathanthecatlady/, https://www.instagram.com/nathanthecatlady/?hl=en, and you can buy his merch at https://nathankehn.com/.

We're SO excited to have Nathan join us, back in his home state for Cat Fest Colorado! Be sure to stop by his booth - or you may spot him strolling through the show in his signature Cat Lady bathrobe!

Bug

Bug started camping and traveling with her cat dad who happens to be veterinarian in the fall of 2011. She loved it so much and traveled so well that she has now been in almost every US state and every major veterinary conference including some in the UK, Canada, Costa Rica & Barcelona as Dr Ken is a researcher in cat nutrition feeding & technology. Her favorite campgrounds are on the Great Lakes (Superior & Michigan especially) but she loves camping & hiking in Colorado too. She has been featured in Adventurecats.org and she is now CFO (Chief Feline Officer) of Healthy Pet Connect, a home pet health platform. She loves adventure and all people esp children! Her book of adventure & travel as a veterinarian's cat will be released in Fall 2026. Visit Bug on Facebook at BugsGym, at bugventures on Instagram, and in her booth at Cat Fest until 3:00 (she has to catch a flight home to Wisconsin!).

Xeli the Therapy Cat

Born in 2012, Xeli is a registered therapy cat with Pet Partners to handlers Nathan & Liane Pensack-Rinehart. She is a short-haired, striped tabby who loves cuddles, chin scratches, and catnip! Xeli loves dogs and is part of the Denver Airport's CATS (Canine Airport Therapy Squad) Team as the only feline therapy animal. You can find her and her handlers at Denver Airport once a month, usually on Concourse C.

Xeli is also featured in the 2023 Guinness Book of World Records for being part of the Largest Therapy Animal Program at Denver Airport. She has volunteered at nursing homes in the memory care unit and has done home visits for cat lovers unable to leave their homes. Meet Xeli in her booth all day to get some kitty cuddles and love at Cat Fest And follow Xeli year round @TherapyCatXeli on Instagram!

Alpha Cat On Top:
Seamus & Friends

Seamus (the gorgeous yellow guy in the middle) and his friends, Bandit and Ellie, are new to social media but destined for greatness. How do we know? In 2023 owner Dana Smothers attended CatFest and put Seamus on an empty table to find something in her purse. When she looked back up, a line had formed to pet him. The line kept growing and the rest is history. She launched their @alphacatontop pages on Facebook and Instagram, and they've become popular guests!

Live Cat Art Painting with Heilig

Meet Heilig, the visionary maverick who crafts larger-than-life illustrations in real time, choreographing an exhilarating visual crescendo synchronized with music. In 2023, Heilig launched the Toso Neko Tour, over 100 performances built around the idea of struggle as a vital part of growth. Toso Neko—meaning “Struggle Cat”—serves as a counterpoint to the lucky Maneki Neko. Instead of fortune and prosperity, these striking felines embody perseverance, courage, and transformation. For Heilig, struggle isn’t a setback—it’s the fuel that drives creativity and defines character.

Heilig will be live painting an all-new Struggle Cat at his booth at 11:30, 1:30 and 3:30. All day, he'll be displaying and selling his popular feline-inspired artwork. Visitors can snag an exclusive free kitty sticker, chat with the artist, and witness a one-of-a-kind performance. Don’t miss the chance to take home a piece of Heilig’s world—whether it’s a print, an original, or the memory of seeing a Struggle Cat born in real time.

Hello Kitty

Everyone loves Hello Kitty! Stop by her booth for a selfie to show her some love! Included with admission!

Our MC:
Miss Purrcilla Pawzley

She’s a far out feline who makes you feel fine!
The kookiest cat who really knows where it’s at!
It’s Miss Purrcilla Pawzley!

HeatherAfter Cosplay

Heather (aka. HeatherAfter Cosplay) is an artist, model and longtime cosplayer. She is well-known for her cat costumes, having created and modeled over two dozen catgirl cosplays! A part of the convention scene since 1996, her passion for cosplay and all things pop culture led Heather to quickly become a Master cosplayer. By 2000 she was working as a Professional costume designer and spokesmodel. Sony Entertainment's video game department, Marvel, Image Comics, Amazon, and Google are just a few of the companies Heather has worked with, and her cosplay and artwork have appeared in numerous publications worldwide! She has been honored to be a cosplay judge and/or guest at conventions throughout the country, as well as represent various businesses and charity organizations. Heather enjoys utilizing her cosplay and artistic skills to host interactive craft workshops at conventions and other events. Participants of all skill levels are welcome to join in the fun, and create a unique souvenir to show off, and take home!

Keep an eye out for Heather's booth, Charming Cat Charms and look for her online at the 'HeatherAfter Cosplay' Facebook page which features daily updates: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherAfter/
IG: @heatheraftercosplay

Note: Sadly, Chupie the Chupacabra had to cancel his appearance.

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