Chandler, a Russian Blue kitty, was declared Winnipeg's #1 cat Tuesday.

In a ceremony at city hall, Chandler was crowned Winnipeg's #1 cat. Chandler, who is one and a half, was entered in to the contest by his owners, sisters Amy and Amanda Palmquist.

Winnipeggers entered the #1 Cat Contest by sending in photos of their kitties and a story about why they are fans of responsible pet ownership and an explanation of why their cat is a good feline member of the community.

Sixty cats were entered into the #1 Cat Contest, which ran from February 27 to March 27, 2015.

Amy wrote that Chandler is supportive of cat licensing because he has some bad habits that put him at risk.

"Chandler is a true fan of responsible pet ownership because he wants to feel safe. He knows that we love him more than anything but he is a sneaky fellow," she said. "He likes to play a game with us called 'try to sneak out of the house door without the humans knowing.' It's rare that he actually wins at that game, but we bought him a licence so if he were to ever get out and wander away from home, he will be returned back home safe and sound."

Leland Gordon, chief operating officer at the Animal Services Agency presented the award. Chandler and his owner Amy Palmquist will receive a #1 cat licence and a commemorative plaque.

Chandler's licence will be cancelled and replaced with a lifetime free #1 licence.