Adored by many, feared by many more, Colonel Meow was the adorable dictator that enjoyed a reputation as the “angriest cat in the world.” An American Himalayan-Persian crossbreed, Colonel Meow temporarily held the Guinness world record for the longest fur on a cat - each strand measuring approximately nine inches. This furry king rose to fame when his owners posted snaps of his scowling face to Facebook and Instagram, inspiring memes by the thousands.

When he wasn’t rallying his minions in his quest for world domination, Colonel Meow enjoyed walking on a leash, staring at things until he fell asleep, and having his butt scratched. When the furriest cat passed away at only two years old, the world lost an icon.