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Fancy cat accompanies high school student to prom

Purr-fect prom couple.
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Andrea Romano
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Meet the purr-fect prom date.

Prom time is always fraught with drama, especially for the students out there who can't find a date. However, sometimes you don't have to look very far to find the ideal companion for the best night of your high school life.


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Imgur user caroline12006's brother, Sam, couldn't find a date to his senior prom, so he chose to bring an even more adorable date instead: his cat, Ruby.

Dressed in their finery, Sam and Ruby no doubt had a magical time. She certainly seems happy to be on his arm.

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These two deserve all the best things in life.

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Andrea Romano

Andrea Romano -- comedy writer, craft enthusiast, lady -- was a Watercooler Reporter. She worked as an intern at Mashable beginning in January 2014. Andrea recently completed her Masters degree in Media Studies and Film from The New School and writes sketch comedy at Upright Citizens Brigade and The People's Improv Theatre. She once watched three Paul Rudd movies in a row on a bicoastal flight and didn't realize it until she landed. She does things like that a lot. Twitter: @theandrearomano

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