SHEBA Wakes Up the World at 4AM with AI-Spun Cat Tales and Lucien Laviscount

When the clock strikes 4 am, many cat parents sense what's next: That looming wake-up call from their cat, hungry for an early-morning snack. To satisfy cats' cravings and help their owners fall back asleep, the SHEBA brand is launching 4AM Stories: A curated audio story experience alongside an ad campaign, created by AMV BBDO, starring actor and cat dad Lucien Laviscount and featuring SHEBA SELECTIONS Filets — the brand's newest product.

After feeding your cat the extraordinary SHEBA recipes they demand — like SELECTIONS Filets — restless cat parents can visit here to create a personalised tale inspired by their cat and the works of Jane Austen, Edgar Allan Poe and Lewis Carroll. Each short audio story is designed with soothing features like relaxing voices and a "lights-off" feature, helping cat owners catch more z’s.

To promote 4AM Stories, the SHEBA brand has teamed up with actor and cat dad Lucien Laviscount, known for his charismatic on-screen presence and real-life love for cats, to underscore the message that every mealtime — and yes, every wake-up call — is a chance to create moments of deeper connection with your cat.

"Naturally I travel a lot, so when I'm home, getting that quality time with my cats Simba and Nala — even during those early-morning wake-ups — is part of the routine," said Laviscount. "While it's tiresome, they're both full of personality and it's one of the things I love most about them. With SHEBA, I know that Nala and Simba will be nourished, satisfied and likely to fall right back asleep next to me."

A global leader in premium cat food, the SHEBA brand understands that cats' behaviors are shaped by both nature and nurture. In fact, this early morning burst of energy can be attributed to their roots as crepuscular creatures — animals that are active at dawn and dusk — though cats are also sensitive to their humans' schedules.

"Being a cat parent entails fostering your unique bond, even in the wee hours of the morning," said Jean-Paul Jansen, chief marketing officer, Mars Pet Nutrition North America. "With a quick serving of SHEBA SELECTIONS Filets and a sleep-inducing tale, cat owners can strengthen their connection with their feline and get some shut-eye."

AMV BBDO social creative director Ant Eagle said, “4AM Sleep Stories reignites a proven, resonant platform in a fresh, culturally relevant way. Using AI-powered, personalised stories and featuring Lucien Laviscount as the new face of SHEBA® 4AM, we’ve blended innovation and charm to show that when cats wake us at 4 a.m., it’s simply because ultimately - they just want SHEBA®.”

Each of the trio of SHEBA Stories are tailor-made to your feline friend: Simply enter your cat's name, gender, fur color and character, and the AI-powered program gets to work creating a beautiful short story starring your cat — delivered directly to your device as a book or audio book.

For more information on 4AM Stories and to create your personalised bedtime story, visit www.sheba.com/4amstories. To learn more about the SHEBA brand, head to Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.