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Washington Heights home for cats

The prize felines of the Washington Heights cat home was a grey cat named John L. There was also Jack, Daisy, and Minnie from Brooklyn; Spotter and Monsie from Rockland County; Minnie and Turtle Shell from 28th Street, and Cry Baby, Sad Face, and Ash Barrel Kate. The home also had a mascot named Cookie Edwards who was responsible for keeping all the others in order.

Washington Heights home for cats