Maneki-neko $50 Giveaway

February 3, 2013 | Author Gracey

Maneki-neko is Japanese for beckoning cat

Super Hurrah to Jen, Patty and Sherrie!! Congratulations and we hope your Maneki-Neko brings you great fortune and luck.

Meneki-neko is a popular Japanese figurine of a cute cat with an upright paw believed to bring good luck to the owner. The figurine is usually made in the image of a calico Japanese Bobtail, beckoning with an upright paw and are on display in shops, retaurants, pachinko parlors, and many other businesses. Sometimes Maneki-neko figurines are electric or battery operated so that they will have a paw moving back and forth. Maneki-neko is kind of like a cougar in that it is known by many names.( cougar, puma, mountain lion). In English, Meneki-neko is called welcoming cat, lucky cat, money cat, happy cat and fortune cat.

This cute cat figurine comes is a variety of colors, styles and ornamentation but the most common colors are white, black, gold and sometimes red. It is thought that the white is for good luck, the black for good health and the gold for monetary good fortune.

Raised left paw attracts money

Meneki-neko can be seen with a right or left paw raised and sometimes, although less common both paws are raised in the air. There seems to be some discrepancy on which paw raised means what but many believe a left paw raised attracts money. This is why I chose a gold Maneki-neko with a left paw raised for our giveaway here on The Tiniest Tiger’s Conservation Cub Club.

Which Maneki-neko attracted the most money?

One of these super cute golden cats attracted more money than the other two. Do you know which one?

Inside each of these boxes is one of the little golden cat figurines and a bit of money. All three look the same, but one has attracted more money and might even hold coupons and/or other surprises. All three boxes look the same, but one has $50 and the other two have less. Can you tell which one is super lucky?

Enter to Win This Contest is Now Closed. Winners will be announced soon!

Here is all you have to do

Tell me in a comment below this post which Maneki-neko you think has attracted the $50 and why. Be clever, because you never know when good fortune might rain on you.

The Rules:

Contest closes on Sunday February 10 at 5 pm Eastern!

Please one comment per person. I will enter all names in to Randomizer.com. The winner will be notified by email or through facebook depending on the contact information you provide. Make sure you are watching for an email from me. The subject line will say Meneki-neko $50 Giveaway . Void where prohibited by law.

Disclosure: The Tiniest Tiger is sponsoring this review and giveaway. No compensation was awarded for this post.

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Jen

Thank you so much for this giveaway! We can’t wait to receive our lucky Maneki-Neko! This is the first time we’ve ever won anything, so we are all excited!!! Thanks Tiniest Tiger!!
Angela Miller Dejesus

The center one is most lucky!
Candice S.

I pick the middle one because it looks like the one Gracey is picking too. ; )
http://www.facebook.com/elizabeth.finkler Elizabeth Finkler

I think it is the cat on the left. It appears to be doing what our Lord commanded us to do in our good deeds, to not let the left hand know what the right hand is doing.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=613808393 Monica Best

I say number three, because in the photo with Gracey, it looks like he’s trying to scoot away! He knows he’s the lucky one and doesn’t want to get caught.
suzy

I think it is the one on the right.
Anne Smith

I think it is on the right side because the raised right paw attracts money. Of course all three attract pretty Gracie cats.
nancy f.

I think the middle one has the money and the ones next to her are keeping her safe.
http://www.facebook.com/Kim.Callahan2 Kim Callahan

To the right of Gracie’s nose
And in the sight of her green eyes
Is the one that holds money close
And yields the most surprise
http://www.facebook.com/Melissa1587 Melissa Rogers

I think it’s the right one.
S. Davis

I like the kitty on the left!
Laurette

Gracie wants to pounce on the center one, so she is saying that must be the one with the money but that is a distraction because the money is in the one on her left, the one on the far right as we look at the pic.
@OwenandOzzy

Our baby sis, Olivia, thinks that Gracey is trying to throw us off….she says go with the left one…MOL…
Maevis Belvender

so cute!!!
April Maragelis

I thinkthe middle. Because it represents a balanced scale
Malou Tan Alvarez

I would like to pick the middle Maneki-neko. Coz looks like Gracey wants to lick or maybe nip the middle cat
Jennifer Piper

I am picking the middle cat Gracey! This is my year as I am a snake so I am hoping it will be a good one for me! I hope you have a good year too sweet kitty!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=750966744 Heidi Patterson

I think the one on the right is the luckiest. Three is my lucky number and going from left to right means the one on the right is number 3, so for me that’s the one!
http://www.facebook.com/people/Debra-Delorme/620152288 Debra Delorme

Actually, they’re all lucky, but I’ll go with the middle one. All the best stuff comes to the middle one
Danielle Murgia

The one on the left because it’s left paw is fatter than the two others. The fatter paw must means it is holding the money!
http://www.facebook.com/wendy.dunkin.7 Wendy Dunkin

The one in the center seems smaller than the other two. I pick the middle.
Helen’s Mogs

I think it’s the first one (on the left). Just a gut feeling.
http://www.facebook.com/chibisammii Samantha Chibi Chan

Something tells me the one on the right is the one!
http://www.facebook.com/stellacatsmith Jennifer Ann Smith

I like the one in the middle, she seems cozier than the other two!
Mion

The right one. It looks at different direction.
Mion

The right one. It looks in different direction.
Laura

I think the box on the left as I look at the photo has the money, because a column of light is rising from it! Even if it doesn’t, I love the maneki-neko and would be happy to have them in the house to bring good fortune for the Year of the Snake!
http://www.facebook.com/dee.hudson.944 Dee Hudson

All mankei-neko cats are lucky because they are cats! The luckiest neko is closest to Gracey and money has nothing to do w. it.
planetqueen

Gracey knows which one it is – in the second photo, she’s looking right at the one in the middle! Unless of course that’s the one with catnip in it…. =^^=
http://www.facebook.com/alison.roth.26 Alison Roth

Since we are in 2013 – I say good fortune can be found in # 3 – on the right….love Lucky cats and Gracey!
http://www.facebook.com/kitty.claus Kitty Claus

I feel the first one on the left hand side [the left of me, where I am sitting] is the one with the money, but I would even be happy with the one who has nothing! They are so cute, just like Gracey!
Sparky Miller

I think it is the middle one..cuss the one on the left and the one on the right are guarding it
AnnaZed

I think it is the left one because Gracie is gazing intensely at that one.

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glisabel

Rayita my cat told me, go left !
http://twitter.com/buzzyngabe Raine

We feel it’s the one on the left looking at it from our view-it would be the one on Gracey’s right.
Kitten Thunder’s Girl

It is the box on the left. My Chinese fortune kitties told me so.
Susan Igel

Sulu Kitty carefully studied the photos and chose the left box. He says the lid on the left box is slightly raised, as if there’s more stuff in it and you can’t close the box all of the way. He also wants to be called He Who Found The Box With The Luckiest Cat when he wins. He also wants to know if Gracey has a date for Valentine’s Day.
Stacy Mantle

I think that the one on the far left (where the light shines in through the door) is the most luckiest Meneki-Neko – probably because it had its left paw raised when it arrived. What a fun contest! I could use some extra feline luck, so I hope I’m right and that I get “randomized”!
connie skoruppa mcdonald

Since a cat’s whiskers are a pressure sensitive form of cat radar, and in the photo, Gracey’s right side (facing us) whiskers appear more forward and relaxed than the left side I will go with the Maneki-neko on the left. Generally the relaxed whiskers indicate a happy cat and the pulled back whiskers indicate an angry cat, and in this instance one might assume that Gracey is showing happiness toward the Maneki-neko with the extra money. But since I know how extremely sensitive cat’s whiskers and sense of smell are, I’m going to assume instead that the whiskers might be pulled back and less relaxed on the left because of the added prescense of the smells that undoubtedly linger on all handled currency. Okay that’s the scientific approach – lol Regardless – Gracey is, as always, too cute!
Moggie C.

I would say it’s the one in the middle, because it’s slightly out of line with the other two.
Linda Meyers-GAbbard

I do believe it is in number one. Just a gut feeling
I got after rubbing Gracey’s belly in the picture.

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Purrs By the Bay

Since the cat with the left paw up is the one that attracts money, I will go with the opposite and say it is the cat on the right!
http://www.facebook.com/annette.mayer.37 Annette Mayer

The kitty in the middle might just weigh a little, the kitty on the right looks a bit light and to lift the kitty on the left it takes a great heft. So I think the left kitty must have he extra cash =^..^=
http://www.facebook.com/hlstickel Heather Stickel

The cat on the left is speaking to me. Just like the cat that picked me at the shelter. She is currently on my lap making it hard to type.
Kelly

The one on far left….he looks fatter to me….lol
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1560331423 Melissa White

The one on the far right
Pat Ruppert

The one on the right, right?
http://www.facebook.com/darian.avants Darian Corona

I think Gracey is the true Maneki-neko, as she brings good fortune to all who love her! I think the golden kitties are giving their fuzzy pal 3 paws up for her great works to entertain & promote her cause. The kitty on the right is Gracey’s biggest fan, and has saved all of his pennies, totalling $50, to donate to Gracey’s charity.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Tanya-Beckel-Redfield/643225092 Tanya Beckel Redfield

I thought I posted, but I don’t see my comment! But anyway, I think the one on the left of the picture..my left…is the luckiest one. I really feel like Gracey isn’t happy with that one in the middle…she seems to be annoyed with it, like she knows it’s an imposter. And the one on the right is all out there like LOOK AT ME, so it’s clearly a decoy. So it must be the one to the left of the picture.
http://www.facebook.com/macolony Allison Colony

I think it’s the one to the right – it’s being coy and looking away from the others. Sneaky little thing – typical cat!
Rose Welsh

The light from the door distracts
from seeing the box with the most golden cat.
I call on the great goddess Bast
to show me the box with the cash
The Center is fickle
says She of the desert
and gives the monied left box a whisker tickle.
sara f

I think the one on Gracey’s left. He is standing alone looking important! And I am a southpaw like my tortie Chloe.
http://www.facebook.com/missy.gwyn Missy Gwyn

I think it’s the one on the right, because he’s looking in the direction that Gracey isn’t! Sneaky Gracey! ^_^
Jessica T

It’s the one on the right…because if the cat is facing ahead, it’s farthest left, and the left paw is lucky for money!
http://www.facebook.com/jilian947 Jilian Giles

I believe it’s the one on the right because it looks like Gracey’s whiskers are raining good things ($) down on it! ?
Sherrie Swafford

I think it is the far right one. It seems to stand out more.
- http://conservationcubclub.com/ Gracey, The Tiniest Tiger
  
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http://twitter.com/HelleCatFet HelleCat

I think it’s the far right one. she is looking away from the others.
Rach N.

The middle one because Gracie is looking at it. It’s telling her money, money, money!
Darlene

Very intense eyeing MANEKI-neko will seek out the money.
melikins

The one on the left…. I just have a good feeling about it.
Jean Shea

I think it’s the one on the right, Gracey, because it looks like it’s trying to just fit in and not be more special than thou. Am I right?
Penelope

The middle one…..it’s “always” the middle
Lisa the Archer

The one on the left, because it’s sticking close to Gracey for safety!
drag0nfire28

the first one its just a gut feeling and i could really use some luck right now
Leigh

I think the one on the right. It looks the happiest. Tracey is trying to trick us by looking at the middle one:)
Patty

I know Gracey…she’s directing me to the middle…..
- http://conservationcubclub.com/ Gracey, The Tiniest Tiger
  
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http://TheInvisibleOffice.com Erica Cosminsky

I think the farthest right one!
Michelle S

The one on the right because Gracey is trying to throw us off by looking at the others.
http://twitter.com/typomouse Raven DeVanos

I pick the one on the right because in the first picture it appears Gracey is trying to hint everyone to that one! (Plus I am right pawed, so that’s got to be lucky, right?)
Jennifer Hedrick

I believe its the one on the left he looks a little plumper than the rest
Jana DaVee

I pick the middle one. Gracey seems to think that is the best one or maybe I am wrong and she is warning us against that one. But I am gonna say she likes it best.
http://twitter.com/davisesq212 davisesq212

I pick the Maneki-neko on the right because cats are always RIGHT. davisesq212 at aol dot com
marley

Gracey’s right ear is trying distract us (pointing toward the left one), and because of that i think it’s the right one..
love you, sweet~sweet Gracey!! <3
http://www.facebook.com/alisa.kaye Alisa Moats

The one on my right….looks lucky to me
merrill lynn luchsinger

oh number three is the one for me the one on the right
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=720869243 De Adney

I pick the third one because it’s on the right.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1414045897 Sarah Holding

The middle one, because he’s the cutest (no, really!)
Candi

The one in the middle.
Ashley

I pick the kitty on the right because Gracey never looks at that one, obviously to trick us into thinking it’s not important. ^_-
Barbara E. Mozo

One for the money
Diana

I pick the middle one, because Gracey is kind of looking at the middle one.
Linda

I am drawn to the one on the right. Just a hunch…
Mel

I am picking the middle box because the beautiful kitty seems to be “drawing a bead” on it.
http://twitter.com/melee_me Mel

I pick the middle one!
Sparky Spitfire

middle! Gracey is sniffing it for a very good reason, I’ll bet. xox – thanks for the fun contest and the interesting info!
http://www.facebook.com/gotsjacks A.m. Jack

The first one or the one one the left please .
http://www.facebook.com/connie.kittyblog Connie KittyBlog

I say #3 because that is my lucky number. and I have 3+ cats
Tiger

I think Gracey is the ultimate Maneki neko because she attracts a lot of friends and friends are fortune in life.
http://www.facebook.com/thedubiousunicorn Stacey Norman

I believe the box to the far left. I have a feeling about it, and it stood out to me more than the others.
Mel Pence

I think the middle one is the most lucky; see how the real cat leans in, in the second picture to give it almost a curious little sniff? Good luck attracts good luck, obviously! The cat would know the real luck.
http://www.facebook.com/reaghanneEtimeline Reaghanne Emslie

I think the first one to me it sticks out more than the others
http://www.facebook.com/luz.a.breezynight Luz E Arredondo

I say the 3rd…to the right
Maria G

The one on the right!
Ashlie

I think it’s the one on my right!
Stephanie Clark

The cat on the left! The vibe of his position just screams it!!! I just want him to pop out of the picture Also he is positioned further back closer to Gracie so she has an eye on it better, meaning he has more value!
Elizabeth York

The one on the left because he is in a position of support.
http://www.facebook.com/niina.kuorikoski Niina Kuorikoski

The one in the middle is my pick, it looks like it has a secret. Nasu agrees.
mavis shepherd

I pick the one in the center ,Gracey is headed to that one ,even Gracey knows a winner when she smells one!!
http://www.facebook.com/Bearwitch Joyce Baker

I and my Diablo think it’s the left one facing us… there is a light coming from a window behind that seems to point to that Maneki-neko.
http://www.facebook.com/emily.goehner Emily Goehner

I think it’s the one in the center because it’s the center of the attention, ours and Gracie’s. Also, it has one on each side of it, just like I sit with my girls, Portia & Ginger on each side of me when it’s time for loves. They would love to win the pretty golden kitty contest and use the money to buy treats.
Sherree Smith

I think it’s the one in the middle because Gracey is guarding it closer than the others, and also because the one with the most money wants to keep the others on each side to protect it!
Mahshtay

I think it’s the middle one because Gracie is staring at it!
Janet

I think it will probably be in the 3rd one, counting from the left…because Mila and Rerun are going to be 3 this Spring, and I don’t know what I would have done without them!!! They bring MUCH good luck already, and lots of love too
http://www.facebook.com/ananya.gnali Ananya Gnali

Hi:) Not sure if this may be for US only? I’m in UK … so if allowed I pick the far right one & if not no problem – good luck everyone:) =^..^=
Jen

I think it’s the right one, because she looks special to me! lol
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Louise

I would say the middle one!
Roxanne

I’ll say the middle..I just have a feeling it’s the middle.
Christy

The middle one has attracted the $50.00, it’s beaming with delight!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1522727781 Linda Rogers

I’m picking the one on my right side.We I sure could use some good luck!

Linda Rogers (and Willow – merow)

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Laura D.

I think it’s the one on the right. He is trying awfully hard to look nonchalant.
Debbie L

I chooDebbie Lse the middle one because it looks like she is staring at that one.
Melinda Rogers

I say the middle one!! Maneki-nekos are so cute!!
Katanya

I think it is the one to me right that is turned away from the cat on the cat’s left because I think the cat was ready to pounce on it but got distracted by the picture that stopped it in its tracks!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1648160552 Dee Walter Kruleski

I believe it is the middle one, as plainly indicated by Gracie! I love Meneki-neko and collect them. I want the Meneki-neko more than the money!
Barney&DharmasMommy

I believe that it is the Manei-neo on the far right with his left paw slightly raised up.
Cheryl J

I pick the one in the middle because Gracey really seems interested in that one. Plus it is in the center and seems to be looking right at me.
http://www.facebook.com/sevickers Sylvia Elaine Vickers

The one on the far left, he has a most self satisfied expression:)
Cindy

I think it is the Maneki-neko in the middle is the winner! Gracey’s clearly most interested in that one! Thanks for the hint, Gracey!
http://www.facebook.com/tammy.dusenberrycole Tammy Dusenberry Cole

Tess and I think it is the one in the middle Gracey seems to be staring at it !!!
Pam rondeau

I pick the right one because he stands apart from the other two
http://www.facebook.com/icefaerie Lauren Hacaga

The one all the way on the right, that maneki neko looks a little distracted by money, facing away from the others. >^.^<
http://www.facebook.com/wendy.knaptondeshaw Wendy WooHoo Deshaw

I pick the cute one in the middle, cause that’s where I always like to hang, hugging my peeps! Middle.
Loveswayfarm

goodmorning … guessing the one to the left #1 … seems to be hiding a bit to stay out of the limelight … maybe a a $50 hoarder xoxo
Jaetta Hall

The 3rd one is the lucky cat!
Debra Becker

My kitties tell me it’s the one on the left because his paw is raised just a little bit higher then the others
http://www.facebook.com/justine.s.winger Justine Scanlon Winger

My babies and I pick the one on the right – Gracey seems to be subtly hinting at it with her front paws!
http://www.facebook.com/amyorvin Amy Orvin

I pick the first one because I am the first child of 3 kids in my family
2dogs5catscrew@att.net
Sarah Lynnae

I was going to pick the one on the right, but my Cadee-girl says she likes the leftmost one, so we’re going with that.
Margaret Murray

I pick the third one, which is the one on the right. This one is in the last one in the row if you start from the left. It has given the other two the privilege of going before it and shown humility.
Chey

Ah Gracey thou art a trickster, but I believe it is the Maneki-neko in the middle and the other two are the bodyguards.
Ingrid King

Allegra and Ruby vote for the center box after activating their Super Maneki Neko Vision, which allows them to see through objects.
http://www.facebook.com/lisaanne.mayfield Lisa Anne Mayfield

Morgaine La Fey says to pick the middle one, I agree! >^.^< Lisa Anne
Martha

I’m picking the left one because he seems to be smiling a little wider than the others
http://www.facebook.com/people/Christine-Connallon/719463669 Christine Connallon

I think it is the one all the way on the right. He has a gleam in his eye!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1340677342 HollyAnne Richardson Dustin

I vote for the left one, I know they are supposed to be the same but that one just seems a little cuter to me – I bet he’s hiding the money.,
http://www.facebook.com/people/Janet-Vandenabeele/826217505 Janet Vandenabeele

The maneki-neko on the right. (#3)
http://www.facebook.com/Demonslush Ariane Slushy D

#3. Poor thing. He’s alone
http://www.facebook.com/dot129 Dorothy Scala

The middle Maneki has the prize . The kitty’s paws seems to know the secret!!!
http://www.facebook.com/1EvilPumpkin Maria Summerville

I pick the 1 in the middle because kitty is looking right at him
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1375718934 Katherine Cobb

It is the one on the right because my cat sleeps on my right arm every night and I feel very lucky.
Codatronca

I think it’s the Maneki-Neko on the right because he winked at me!
PurrEver Ranch

#3 coz he is looking away
http://www.facebook.com/anne.castellano Anne Castellano

I think it’s the one on the right. It’s a little farther away from the others and turned slightly.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Barbara-McIntosh/100001000506884 Barbara McIntosh

The one in the middle. Gracey seems to be focused on that one.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1025489786 Mary Coyne

The one in the middle…because Gracey is looking at it.
http://www.facebook.com/Dr.Jane.Dusek Jane Dusek

The Maneki-Neko in the middle…beacuse he is in the Middle of Everything!
Lisa Mills

I’m going to guess the one your right when you filled them b/c most people are right handed. If you were facing them when you filled them then it’s the one on the right in the picture, but if you were behind them when you filled them then it’s the one on the left in the picture, Either way the one on your right =)
http://www.facebook.com/sheri.britnell Sheri Britnell

Being that a raised left paw means money, I’ll have to go with the box on the left. (My left.)
spookyshorty

I have believed in Maneki-Neko kitties for many years. I choose the one in the middle I just have the feeling about him.
Jeanne Owens

I love Maneki-ekos. I have a few and would love to add another I think I’ll go with my instinct and pick the one on the right.
http://starspry.com/ Terrie

These Meneki-nekos are so cute! I think it’s the one on the left. He seems to be turned a little because he is being sneaky and hiding his money Thanks for the great giveaway!
http://www.facebook.com/kathleen.kubsch.1 Kathleen Kubsch

My two kittys think it is the one in the middle. Gracey is looking at it because it is giving money and luck to all.
http://www.facebook.com/jessica.moore.3158652 Jessica Moore

We have a little calico snowshoe Siamese mix who is always raising up her paw like a Meneki-neko so I consulted her in this decision. The golden Meneki-neko on the left of the pictures is our choice.
Jennifer Johnson

My cats and I believe it is the one on the far left
Milene Mittelhauser

I’m gonna go with the middle box. Hope it’s lucky!
erin finkle

It’s the one closest to Gracie – meow!
ginacuccu

My kitty says it’s the one on the right and it is super lucky like her!
Leslie

I think it is the one on the left. He is following behind because his pockets are too heavy with the money he got!
http://www.facebook.com/balisnark Lisa Brank

I think the one on the left attracted more money.
Rhonda Magnotti

my guess is the one on the left
Ishkarah

The one in the middle. Why? Because it is located in the center of a series of 3 and is a point of balance.
Kelly Bellcour

The Maneki-neko on the left purred to me the loudest!
http://www.facebook.com/ShadowDanceRanch Elizabeth Flynn

We are pretty sure it is the one in the middle. We think that because it appears that is the one you are looking at in the photo, sweet Gracey. xoxoxo The SDR Clan and me
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=598262041 Lisa D Acord

I think it’s the one on the left. It’s just giving me a “vibe”.
http://www.facebook.com/mzapantiotis Martha Zapantiotis

The one on the left because the cat is looking at it!!!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1006322721 Chelsi Kitsune Shadle

I’d say the one on the right. It just seems to stick out more to me and I think it’s a habit for right-handed people to chose things on right sides more often. That might sound stupid, but I know I do that!
Rose D.

The one on the left. Because the money cat has the left paw raised.
http://www.facebook.com/catlady10460 Debbie Catlady Daly

It is the one in the middle
http://www.facebook.com/debbie.schmidt.378 Debbie Schmidt

I say the one on the right. My right. In the first picture Gracey has been fiddlin with it because it’s no longer facing front. In the second picture It’s been straightened back up for the close-up shot. In the last picture it’s either been fiddled with again or it’s the same first shot and Gracey will be denied no more. Hahaha. I’d be perfectly happy to just win the little Golden Neko! I’ve been trying to get my local Chinese restaurant to part with their old one! Happy Day to you all!
Kristi Carlantonio

The one in the middle because she’s looking at it and creeping up like she’s going to attack it
Lanae

I think in the last pic it is the one on the right (my right), because that one looks like it is separating itself from the others!
http://www.facebook.com/coffeebean264 Laura Workman

Left paw raised on the Maneki-nekos so I will go with the one on the left. Gracey’s left, not mine. ….the one on the right. Good luck everyone!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1246333621 Dionis Blauser

i’d say the one on the right, cuz it’s putting itself forward
http://www.facebook.com/people/Jeanne-Gerken-Titanski/1076595043 Jeanne Gerken Titanski

My cat Chewy picked the third one. He nosed that one on the screen of the computer.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=573284202 Christine Murphy

I say it’s the one to the far right, because Gracey is NOT looking at it!
Helen Hall Moran

I pick the first one because Gracey’s right ear is pointing to that one
Wavie Barton

We will pick the first one the lid don’t seem to be as flat as the others and we would use the money for the feral cats we take care.
http://profiles.google.com/amsikes Amy Sikes

Gracey is eyeing the one in the middle, so I’ll choose that one!

The gold Maneki Nekos are adorable!
http://www.facebook.com/pete.saites Pete Saites

I’d say the center cat, because the cat appears to be looking at the center Maneki-neko
http://www.facebook.com/suzy.fettercamp Suzy Fetter-Camp

the middle one because the cat is lookin at the most
Kris B.

I like the one on the right. I’m feeling lucky!
Phoenixtl

I’ll pick the middle one, because that’s the one your cat’s about to lay its paw on in the last photo.
http://twitter.com/rhaack1979 Ryan Haack

I have never seen a gold one before. The money would go to help shelter cats, and maybe neko could help bring in money for my kitties dental work