Cats Complete Coup of Town

Local officials have confirmed that the area's cats have completed their coup of Hamsterdam Hill. After very little resistance, 'Dear Leader' Mr. Chubbs took control of the capitol building yesterday morning and has already started passing legislation through his cat-majority controlled congress. Residents are bitterly divided on the new administration. Local baker and team whistler Dan Dannis, 37, states,  "I'm relieved to have cats telling me what to do and think. Honestly I shouldn't be trusted to make decisions on my own. This feels a lot safer." 

Former Mayor Harrington was reached for comment this morning, saying, "God this coup is a relief. I hated all these people complaining at me. All day - Why is there no running water? Why are there so many bears everywhere? Why is the hospital filled with rats? I don't have time for their silly questions! Do they realize how hard it is to keep the hospital rat-filled? They keep escaping." 

Dear Leader Mr. Chubbs, a three year old orange and white american shorthair, has penned a short note that he has asked the press to share with the people of the town. It reads, "By Decree of Dear Leader Chubbs. Hello People of Hamsterdam. Your sad attempts to keep us enslaved have failed. Now the time has come for Chubbs. Report to the town square by noon tomorrow for Judgement. I won't sugar coat this - you will all likely be killed. Just want to give you a heads up." As of this writing, Mr. Chubbs has reportedly found a box that he very much likes, and does not want anyone bothering him until he gets his treats. And don't try passing off those healthy treats as the good ones, He can tell. The bag is a different color.