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Grumpy Cat Draws a Crowd for Animal Adoption

James Tensuan
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Grumpy Cat poses for the press at Macy's in San Francisco, Calif. on Friday, Nov. 11, 2014. Internet sensation (James Tensuan/KQED)

The Internet's favorite sourpuss, Grumpy Cat, unveiled Macy's holiday windows in Union Square on Friday night.

For nearly a decade, the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has teamed up with the department store to find homes for animals and to raise money for the nonprofit.

Grumpy Cat wore the only scowl as fans lined up to get a selfie with this famous feline.

The line for Grumpy Cat stretches down the street in San Francisco, Calif. on Friday, Nov. 11, 2014. Internet sensation Grumpy Cat was one of the stars of the unveiling of the Holiday Windows at Macy's.
The line for Grumpy Cat stretched down the street. (James Tensuan/KQED)

Karen Pennington, a self-described Grumpy Cat groupie, took the day off from her job in Livermore just to see the cat. Pennington said she expects to feel "lots of warmth and love."

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(James Tensuan/KQED)

Some people waited hours to see Grumpy Cat.

Alma Quintero, center, takes a video students from the De Marillac Academy sing at the unveiling of the Holiday Windows at Macy's in San Francisco, Calif. on Friday, Nov. 11, 2014. Internet sensation Grumpy Cat was one of the stars of the unveiling of the Holiday Windows at Macy's.
Alma Quintero, center, watches as the De Marillac Academy sings holiday songs before the unveiling of the Holiday Windows. (James Tensuan/KQED)

Last year's event raised more than $100,000 for the SPCA, and helped 343 pets find new families.

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SF SPCA Co-President Jennifer Scarlett hopes that the celebrity appeal of Grumpy Cat will encourage people to adopt  more than 350 pets this year.

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This is the ninth year Macy's has featured adoptable animals in their windows. (James Tensuan/KQED)

Though Grumpy Cat could only take visitors Friday evening, the display will be up through January 4th.

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