Gund Pusheen by Our Name is Mud "Magical Pusheenicorn" Stoneware Coffee Mug 12oz

The real-life cat that inspired Pusheen is now living in Oregon, Illinois, with Belton’s parents. Often mistaken as an anime for its Kawaii vibe, Pusheen is neither from Japan nor China. Despite its Asian look, the gray chubby tabby cat derived its name from the Irish word puisín, which means “kitten.” However, Pusheen is also not from Ireland since it is based on Belton’s childhood cat that they adopted when she was around 9 from a rescue shelter. While Pusheen’s name is Irish, it is due to the millions of ancestry in the Prairie State. So technically, Pusheen is from Illinois.