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Acro-Cats Circus: When Teaching Cats to Skateboard Isn’t Absurd Enough

Written by Scott K. James

Denver’s Acro-Cats circus trains rescued felines to skateboard and ring bells—because dogs are too bourgeois for us now, apparently.

And just when we thought the City of Denver could not distance itself any further from the sanity that is Weld County…

Alright, Denver: brace yourselves for the Acro-Cats—an entire circus troupe of rescued felines trained to skateboard, ring bells, and bounce on trampolines, all in the name of cat empowerment and “no more shame” for the nation’s self-professed Cat Dues payers .

Who penned this manifesto and how do we yank his man card? Declaring that every kitty deserves a spotlight is one thing—but when your proudest achievement is teaching Mr. Whiskers to ride a scooter, you’ve officially peaked on the weird-o-meter. Meanwhile, actual dog folks are out there playing fetch, hiking trails, and never paying dues to reinforce their pup’s ego.

The J.D. Vance–style “cat lady” stereotype isn’t dead; it’s purring loudly at The Bug Theatre’s parking lot. And let’s not even start on “Cat Dues”—a monthly fee to keep your furball’s Instagram lit? Pure grift.

Are we that desperate for entertainment that we’ll hand over our money so cats can perform backflips? Dogs chase sticks; cats chase clicks. Dogs rule, cats drool. Dogs earn their keep with loyalty; cats earn theirs by hogging the sunbeam. If you want to fund pet enrichment, volunteer at a shelter—no trapeze required. But keep your Civic Center cat circus to yourselves, Denver. We’ll stick to slobber and loyalty, thank you very much.

Immediately following the performance, they’ll host an “Indivisible” Rally. Why not?! All their members will be in the audience.

About the author

Scott K. James

A 4th generation Northern Colorado native, Scott K. James is a veteran broadcaster, professional communicator, and principled leader. Widely recognized for his thoughtful, common-sense approach to addressing issues that affect families, businesses, and communities, Scott, his wife, Julie, and son, Jack, call Johnstown, Colorado, home. A former mayor of Johnstown, James is a staunch defender of the Constitution and the rule of law, the free market, and the power of the individual. Scott has delighted in a lifetime of public service and continues that service as a Weld County Commissioner representing District 2.