Taylor Swift responds to a fan who criticized her for frequently kissing and being seen with her cat, stating, “I can’t be without my cat, Travis,” emphasizing the importance of her feline companion in her life.

 

Pop superstar Taylor Swift recently responded to a fan’s criticism about her frequent displays of affection towards her cat, affectionately named Travis, underscoring the deep bond she shares with her feline companion.

 

Swift, known for her candid and personal engagement with fans on social media, emphasized the irreplaceable role her cat plays in her life.

The incident began when a fan took to social media to critique Swift’s habit of being frequently seen kissing and spending time with her cat, Travis. The fan questioned why the singer seemed to prioritize her pet so highly, suggesting it might be excessive.

Swift, never one to shy away from addressing her fans’ comments, responded with a heartfelt message. “I can’t be without my cat, Travis,” she stated firmly. “He’s not just a pet; he’s a part of my family and has been a constant source of comfort and joy in my life.”

Taylor Swift’s Cutest Photos with Her Cats, Benjamin Button, Olivia and Meredith

Taylor Swift is a proud cat mom! See her cutest photos with Benjamin Button, Olivia and Meredith

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Taylor Swift has a lot of love for her cats.

The “Blank Space” singer is the proud cat mom of three, including two Scottish Folds named Olivia Benson and Meredith Grey and a Ragdoll cat named Benjamin Button.

Over the years, Swift has been happy to elevate her cats’ profile, both on and off social media. In addition to sharing hilarious videos and photos of them on Instagram, they have played a significant role in her career, appearing on official merch and being referenced in her lyrics.

Most notably, Olivia Benson and Meredith Grey appeared at the beginning of her “ME!” music video from her Lover album. In fact, Swift first met Benjamin Button on the set of the music video before deciding to adopt him.

Recently, Benjamin Button got his star moment as he posed with Swift for the cover of Time‘s Person of the Year cover.

Ahead, look back at the cutest photos Swift has shared of her and her cats.

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Music Video Stars

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As Swift teased the release of her “ME!” music video in 2019, she posted this sweet snap of Olivia and Meredith sitting on a couch from the set. The cats were prominently featured in the video itself during a scene in which Swift and the song’s featured artist Brendon Urie got into an argument — worst of all, as Swift proclaimed in French, “In front of our young daughters!”

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Introducing Benjamin Button

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After the release of “ME!,” Swift revealed that she adopted a new cat named Benjamin Button, who was featured in the video. She shared the news on Instagram, captioning a photo of them, “And then there were three…”

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City Gal

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Shortly after welcoming Olivia to her brood, Swift took her for a stroll in New York City — after all, she matched Swift’s ensemble to a T.

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Freaking Out Over Easter Eggs

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As Swifties theorized about Swift’s upcoming music, the singer playfully posted this photo of Olivia making a surprised face with the caption, “She just read all the theories 🙀”

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Starstruck Over Paula Abdul

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In 2019, Swift posted a photo of her and her cats backstage with Paula Abdul at the Billboard Music Awards. She jokingly captioned the shot, “I’m trying to give them a normal upbringing but when the little ones and I ran into the flawless @paulaabdul on the way to red carpet we STRAIGHT UP had to get a pic.”

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Cat Kisses

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On Christmas Day, Swift posted a cuddly photo of her and Meredith, captioning it, “Purry Christmas” with a pink heart.

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Captain Olivia Benson

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Swift has often documented her cats sitting in funny poses, including this snapshot of Olivia from 2020, which she captioned, “Captain Olivia Benson off duty like-“

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Snuggles with Mom

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For National Cat Day, Swift couldn’t resist sharing this black-and-white photo of her and her pet. “Hug your cat today,” she wrote alongside the image. “Or don’t, if your cat hates hugs. But anyway. Happy #NationalCatDay from me, Olivia, Meredith, and Benjamin. 😸😸😸👱🏻‍♀️”

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Happy Boxing Day

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Swift perfectly celebrated Boxing Day with a snap of her cat inside a box.

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Backstage Hangs

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When Ilsey Juber, Nina Dobrev and Ruby Rose visited her backstage at the Reputation Stadium Tour, Swift documented the moment by taking a selfie with Olivia. “Some purrfect friends came to see the show. 💗💗💗💗💗,” she captioned the photo.

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A Lazy Day Off

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Amid her busy Reputation tour schedule, Swift posted this photo of Olivia taking a nap, writing, “Me the day after a show.”

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Like Mother, Like Daughter

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Swift and Olivia showed off their bright blue eyes in this cute selfie shared by the singer in 2017.

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Stretching It Out

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“We are all stretching to prep for that tour choreo,” Swift captioned this photo of Olivia showing off her moves.

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Daydreaming

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Swift cuddled up to Meredith as she “daydreamed” about playing Manchester in 2018.

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Paw-tiently Waiting

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Meredith looked out onto the ocean as she waited for the release of Swift’s new album in 2017. “Waiting for #reputation like…,” Swift captioned the snap.

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She Wears Her Heart on Her Ears

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Swift donned Olivia earrings and the perfect cat eye in this cute selfie with her fur baby. “Olivia just realized I’m wearing earrings of her face,” she captioned the photo of Olivia with a shocked face.

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Feline Fine

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Swift hilariously captioned this photo of Meredith wrapped in a blanket, “A purrito.”