Ya coulda been a cat-tender!

But unfortunately for all us feline fans, the auditions for the new Meow Mix Think Like A Cat Game Show were last weekend in New York City. So we'll have to be content with parking ourselves in front of the telly on Nov. 15, when the show premiers on the Game Show Network, and playing along from home.

While the producers are keeping their new baby bundled up tight, they have revealed the show willl be a cross between "The Newlywed Game" and "Jeopardy" -- and that the winner can take home a cool million. Now that will buy some serious catnip.

Big Pussy and cat-testant

The judges at the audition included celeb vet Dr. Steve Dale (who is everywhere these days) and actor Vincent Pastore, whose character on "The Sopranos" was nicknamed -- what else? -- Big Pussy.

Click here to read the complete Daily News story and see a fun video (which I seem unable to embed) from the auditions.

Thanks for sharing, TJ.

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Set your TiVo now.

Housecat Housecall debuts at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 7 on Animal Planet.

Here's how it works. On each episode, veterinarian Dr. Katrina Warren and her team visit three cat-loving families in search of a behavioral solution. Ever hear of a cat going on a hunger strike? What about excessive licking?

I certainly know all about being awakened by a cat in the middle of the night.

Dr. Katrina, as she's called on the show, is the kind of vet we'd all love, complete with an Australian accent and a resume that includes fashion modeling.

The companion web site, housecathousecall.com, offers expert advice from Purina Cat Chow and information for applying for the 2009 season.

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