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Loki
Loki the “vampire kitty” is an Instagram star, and we think she’s just fangtastic!
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Evie Nyan
Aug 29, 2015
Cats are the celebrities of the Internet world. Grumpy Cat, Lil Bub and others have their own Instagram accounts, websites, T-shirts and merchandise, and some have even appeared on TV and at conventions. But there’s always room for more! Enter Loki, the kitty with the permanent vampire grin!
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