Cat name

Félicette

first cat sent to space, on 18 October 1963 as part of the French space program. Source: Wikidata Q12165555

Themes

Felix the Cat — silent-film era cartoon star

Tardar Sauce — internet meme legend

The talking black cat from Sabrina the Teenage Witch

The lasagna-loving comic strip cat

Looney Tunes cat — "Sufferin' succotash!"

From Tom and Jerry