You do know they already have or had once before and are trying again
They are trying a new tactic of moe. You may have already fell for the cat's wily charms without realizing it. Arm yourself with cucumbers against the impending catgirl invasion.
So Cucumbers and Cardboard Boxes are the main weapons to use against cats.
Good to know if cats ever decided to try and take over humanity.
Do you know that there was a secret war between Cats and Dogs? Cats are using diplomatically and all forms of brainwashing to turn us humans into their loyal subjects? :D