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Sheinelle Jones Holds a Cat for the First Time on Live TV

By Petfinnly Cat News Nov 2, 2026
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Sheinelle Jones, who had never held a cat before and is allergic to cats, made her debut cat-holding moment during a National Cat Day episode of TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle. Jenna Bush Hager brought her cat Maisie into the studio, carrying her in a pouch, and both hosts had taken allergy medication beforehand. After a brief introduction, Sheinelle finally held Maisie, describing the cat as soft, cuddly, beautiful and sweet, and comparing her personality to a puppy. Sheinelle admitted she was not yet a cat person, but she seemed to enjoy Maisie’s company. Maisie then explored the set while the hosts kept the doors closed to keep her safe, and the cat remained a playful presence throughout the show.

Key takeaways

  • Sheinelle Jones had never held a cat before and is allergic to cats.
  • Jenna Bush Hager brought her cat Maisie into the studio and carried her in a pouch.
  • Both hosts took allergy medication before the introduction.
  • Sheinelle held Maisie for the first time, describing her as soft, cuddly, beautiful and sweet.
  • Maisie explored the studio while the hosts kept the doors closed for safety.

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Originally reported by iHeartCats. Read the full article.

Cover photo by Helena Jankovičová Kováčová via Pexels.

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