The Rare and Exquisite Peruvian Surfing Cat

Peruvian surfer Domingo Pianezzi, accompanied by his friend's cat Nicolasa, waits for a wave at San Bartolo beach in Lima January 31, 2008.  REUTERS/Pilar Olivares
Pianezzi enters the water accompanied by Nicolasa.
Pianezzi rides a wave accompanied by Nicolasa.
Nicolasa riding a wave.
Domingo Pianezzi, accompanied by his friend's cat Nicolasa, leaves the water after riding the waves. Nicolasa has taken to surfing since she was introduced to it a month ago.
Pianezzi watches Nicolasa swim toward the beach after riding the waves.
Peruvian surfer Domingo Pianezzi poses with his friend's cat Nicolasa after they surfed the waves together at the San Bartolo beach in Lima January 31, 2008.