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As part of National Cat Day, transportation company Uber partnered with shelters across the country to allow users to get 15 minutes of cuddle time with a kitten for a $30 donation. Donations in Des Moines went to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa.

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What happens when kittens show up at work? Plenty of smiles and ooo's and ahhh's .

For a "snuggle fee" of $30, residents of Des Moines could request an Uber driver to bring you a cat for 15 minutes of playtime. The promotion helped to raise money for the Animal Rescue League of Iowa," a press release from Uber said.

Here's what happened at Moberg Gallery:

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Ryan Mullin (from left), TJ Moberg and Cindy Hagins greet a set of kittens delivered by Uber Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015 at the Moberg Gallery in Des Moines. The feline delivery coincides with National Cat Day, giving people 15 minutes of cuddle time with kittens from the Animal Rescue League of Iowa for a donation of $30.
Ryan Mullin (from left), TJ Moberg and Cindy Hagins greet a set of kittens delivered by Uber Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015 at the Moberg Gallery in Des Moines. The feline delivery coincides with National Cat Day, giving people 15 minutes of cuddle time with kittens from the Animal Rescue League of Iowa for a donation of $30. Michael Zamora/The Register
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Gallery manager Ryan Mullin plays with one of three kittens kittens delivered by Uber Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015 at the Moberg Gallery in Des Moines. The feline delivery coincides with National Cat Day, giving people 15 minutes of cuddle time with kittens from the Animal Rescue League of Iowa for a donation of $30.
Gallery manager Ryan Mullin plays with one of three kittens kittens delivered by Uber Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015 at the Moberg Gallery in Des Moines. The feline delivery coincides with National Cat Day, giving people 15 minutes of cuddle time with kittens from the Animal Rescue League of Iowa for a donation of $30. Michael Zamora/The Register
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Shelter kittens play on a table Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015 after being delivered to the Moberg Gallery in Des Moines by the transportation company Uber.
Shelter kittens play on a table Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015 after being delivered to the Moberg Gallery in Des Moines by the transportation company Uber. Michael Zamora/The Register
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Cindy Hagins plays with one of the kittens delivered by Uber Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015 at the Moberg Gallery in Des Moines. The feline delivery coincides with National Cat Day, giving people 15 minutes of cuddle time with kittens from the Animal Rescue League of Iowa for a donation of $30.
Cindy Hagins plays with one of the kittens delivered by Uber Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015 at the Moberg Gallery in Des Moines. The feline delivery coincides with National Cat Day, giving people 15 minutes of cuddle time with kittens from the Animal Rescue League of Iowa for a donation of $30. Michael Zamora/The Register
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A set of kittens, nicknamed Jeb Bushy Tail, Martin O'Meowy and Hillary Kitten, get some attention Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015 after being delivered to the Moberg Gallery in Des Moines by the transportation company Uber.
A set of kittens, nicknamed Jeb Bushy Tail, Martin O'Meowy and Hillary Kitten, get some attention Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015 after being delivered to the Moberg Gallery in Des Moines by the transportation company Uber. Michael Zamora/The Register
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Cindy Hagins (left) and Matt Favors play with two of the kittens delivered by Uber Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015 at the Moberg Gallery in Des Moines. The feline delivery coincides with National Cat Day, giving people 15 minutes of cuddle time with kittens from the Animal Rescue League of Iowa for a donation of $30.
Cindy Hagins (left) and Matt Favors play with two of the kittens delivered by Uber Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015 at the Moberg Gallery in Des Moines. The feline delivery coincides with National Cat Day, giving people 15 minutes of cuddle time with kittens from the Animal Rescue League of Iowa for a donation of $30. Michael Zamora/The Register
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Shelter kittens play on a table Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015 after being delivered to the Moberg Gallery in Des Moines by the transportation company Uber.
Shelter kittens play on a table Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015 after being delivered to the Moberg Gallery in Des Moines by the transportation company Uber. Michael Zamora/The Register
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A set of kittens, nicknamed Jeb Bushy Tail, Martin O'Meowy and Hillary Kitten, spend time with TJ Moberg (back left) and Cindy Hagins after being delivered Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015 to the Moberg Gallery in Des Moines by the transportation company Uber. The feline delivery coincides with National Cat Day, giving people 15 minutes of cuddle time with kittens from the Animal Rescue League of Iowa for a donation of $30.
A set of kittens, nicknamed Jeb Bushy Tail, Martin O'Meowy and Hillary Kitten, spend time with TJ Moberg (back left) and Cindy Hagins after being delivered Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015 to the Moberg Gallery in Des Moines by the transportation company Uber. The feline delivery coincides with National Cat Day, giving people 15 minutes of cuddle time with kittens from the Animal Rescue League of Iowa for a donation of $30. Michael Zamora/The Register
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