Posts Tagged ‘cat mascots’

1903, 1936: The Dog and Cat Mascots of FDNY Engine Company No. 65

Posted: 19th February 2022 by The Hatching Cat in Cat Mascots, Dog Mascots, FDNY Horses/Mascots
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In 1903, one of the most popular dog-and-cat dynamic duos of the FDNY were Dan and Nickie* of Engine Company No. 65. Forty years later, Chappy and Henry the pole-sliding cat were the canine and feline stars of the fire company. Here are their stories and photos.

Free Virtual Presentation: The FURst Responders of Gotham

Posted: 6th October 2021 by The Hatching Cat in Animal Stories, Virtual Events
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Join me on October 20, 2021, at 6 p.m. (ET). as I explore the city’s police and fire history while sharing some amazing stories of Old New York’s four-legged bravest and finest. This will be the debut for my FURst Responders of Gotham presentation, which is a prelude to my (possibly) upcoming book of the same title. Registration is required for this free virtual event.

Seafaring Cats of Gotham: Virtual Zoom Presentation, June 30, 2020, Noon (ET)

Posted: 22nd June 2020 by The Hatching Cat in Cat Men, Cat Stories
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Seafaring Cats of Gotham Virtual Presentation (via Untapped New York): Travel back in time to explore amazing stories of famous and memorable ship cats and naval cats of Old New York; June 30, 2020, 12-1 p.m. (ET). Registration required.

1913: Peter, the Pole-Sliding Fire Cat of Bushwick, Brooklyn

Posted: 13th March 2014 by The Hatching Cat in Feline Mascots
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The following story is dedicated to the six firefighters of Squad 252 in Bushwick, Brooklyn, who lost their lives at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. I’ve never known a cat to be very fond of fires and fire trucks – albeit, my cat Boo does love to climb ladders and bake in […]