Dutch Artist Turns His Dead Cat Into A Helicopter, Watch Orville Fly

I worked at a veterinary hospital; so, I can tell you people do all sorts of strange things to memorialize their deceased pets. From shelling out thousands for urns to buying a similar looking animal and giving it the same name, grieving owners respond in a slew of different ways. Dutch artist Bart Jansen is a testament to that.

The European’s beloved cat Orville, named after the flying pioneer, was hit by a car earlier this year. Unsure of how to honor his fallen friend, Jansen took a meeting with radio control helicopter flyer Arjen Beltman, and together, the two decided to stuff the deceased animal and convert the corpse into a cat helicopter.

If that sounds incredibly weird, I can assure you it is. The result looks like a macabre science experiment, but it does fly. Take a look at the evidence below…

Typically, artists who use animals in strange ways are treated to a vicious stream of negativity, but according to MSNBC, Jansen has experienced mostly positive or confused reactions, which isn’t a surprise considering he appears to have genuinely loved Orville. I’m not sure I would ever honor a creature in such a way, but different strokes for different folks I suppose.