Kudzu (koo-d-zoo) A fast growing Chinese and Japanese climbing vine. Kudzu is found in abundance in the southern United States. It covers almost everything in its path; telephone poles, bushes, trees and even barns. Most people see Kudzu as a nuisance, but for many small animals it provides a safe home. Kudzu Kats is the tale of fi ve homeless cats who have come together as a family. Their story is one of survival and bonding in the safety of the kudzu. Lilli is the head of the family, Lefty is the protector of the family, Emmy and Callie spend their time playing and frolicking and then there is 8-Ball, the youngest of the family. 8-Ball finds more than one way to get herself into trouble.