- By Poorva Karki
- Fri, 31 May 2024 11:07 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Cala The ‘I Go Meow’ Cat Passes Away: You don’t even have to be a cat person to come across the popular ‘I go meow’ cat, Cala, and the melodious ‘cat song’ that the feline made famous on all social media platforms. The cat garnered a huge fandom and turned into a sensation in the last few months. However, the fans were in for a shock when the sudden news of the feline passing away was announced on the cat’s Instagram handle. The cat, as per the post announcing the heartbreaking news, died of old age, embraced in the arms of the ‘people who loved her’.
For those unfamiliar, the ginger cat Cala was the voice behind the popular song ‘I go meow’, which only went further viral after a musician popular by the name ‘spaulrecords’ on Instagram, collaborated with the cat’s original clip. The final product turned into one of the most hit songs and one of the most shared cat memes.
As soon as the news began to float on social media, fans couldn't stop themselves from extending their condolences. Most called it an unfortunate event and prayed for the cat’s ‘peace’. From ‘RIP Cala’ to ‘I go meow’, people flooded the internet with their emotional goodbyes.
The video was shared on social media platform Instagram, by the handle ‘Cala & Elizabeth’. The post was captioned, “Cala will live on forever thanks to all of you.”
The video was then shared by a fan on X (formerly Twitter).
Watch the viral video:
WHAT NOOOO
— take me back to uwu (@takemebacktouwu) May 30, 2024
I go to TikTok and it's true. I want to cry.
First the Doge meme dog died, then P¡ssy Cat died, now the I Go Meow cat (Cala). This month is cursed 😭😭😭 https://t.co/VPeniULCEn pic.twitter.com/01YL80MsBS
Taking to the internet, people extended their condolences.
“RIP to Cala the I Go Meow cat,” a user said.
RIP to Cala the I Go Meow cat 😿 pic.twitter.com/VyTtvLg0w5
— dianeEITM (@dianeEITM) May 30, 2024
“The ‘I go meow’ cat (Cala) has passed away and I’m absolutely devastated, rest in peace you funky little cat,” added a second person.
The “I go meow” cat (Cala) has passed away and I’m absolutely devastated, rest in peace you funky little cat 😭 pic.twitter.com/xm5yLrsE7Y
— mase 🍂🌗 (@Its_Mase_) May 30, 2024
“RUN FREE IN KITTY PARADISE, CALA. Cala, the popular cat behind the ‘I Go Meow’ TikTok video has passed away,” commented a third user.
RUN FREE IN KITTY PARADISE, CALA 🕊️
— The Philippine Star (@PhilippineStar) May 31, 2024
Cala, the popular cat behind the "I Go Meow" TikTok video has passed away. pic.twitter.com/fJIBgL7KTv
“I just found out that Cala, the ‘I Go Meow’ meme cat, passed away. Your fame was short-lived, but you will continue in our hearts. Rest in Peace, you lovely creature,” wrote a fourth person.
I just found out that Cala, the "I Go Meow" meme cat, passed away.
— skpacman (@skpacman) May 30, 2024
Your fame was short-lived, but you will continue in our hearts.
Rest in Peace, you lovely creature. #RIPCala #IGoMeow pic.twitter.com/EpzP8cIhXH
“The ‘I Go Meow’ cat Cala, has just passed away and my day is officially ruined. Her cute little videos always brightened up my day. I feel so sad,” added a fifth user.
The "I Go Meow" cat Cala, has just passed away and my day is officially ruined.
— Prince 🇮🇪🇵🇰🇦🇫 (@AzzyShahzzy) May 30, 2024
Her cute little videos always brightened up my day. I feel so sad 😞 pic.twitter.com/pvZN8QWQew
“Cala The "I go meow" cat has passed away today and I'm devastated. SING LOUD AND PROUD UP THERE CALA. RIP. @cala_and_elizabeth on Insta,” added another.
Cala The "I go meow" cat has passed away today and I'm devastated 😭😭😭 SING LOUD AND PROUD UP THERE CALA. RIP 💔❤💔 @cala_and_elizabeth on Insta. pic.twitter.com/k5tNtfwbr6
— Abzzy (@JustAbzzy) May 30, 2024