Penelope Pussycat facts for kids

Penelope Pussycat is a famous animated cartoon cat from the classic Looney Tunes series by Warner Bros.. She is known for not usually talking, though she does make cat sounds like meowing and purring. While her official name is Penelope Pussycat, she was also called Fifi, Fabrette, and Le Cat in some cartoons. The name Penelope Pussycat was made popular by Warner Bros. for selling toys and other items.

Who is Penelope Pussycat?

Penelope Pussycat is a sweet and often shy black-and-white cat. She is best known for being chased by the smelly skunk, Pepé Le Pew. Even though Pepé Le Pew tries very hard to win her over, Penelope usually tries to get away from him because of his strong smell. She is a very popular character in the Looney Tunes world.

Her First Appearance

Penelope Pussycat first appeared in a cartoon called Scent-imental Reasons. This short film came out in 1949. It was a very special cartoon because it won an Academy Award. An Academy Award is a very important prize given to the best movies and cartoons.

When She Spoke

For most of her cartoon life, Penelope Pussycat did not speak. She communicated with her actions and cat sounds. However, she did have her first speaking role in a movie called Carrotblanca. This animated short film was released in 1995. It was a fun moment for fans to finally hear her talk.