Archive for December, 2020

1922: Minnie, the the RMS Cedric Ship Cat Who Saved Her Christmas Kittens

Posted: 26th December 2020 by The Hatching Cat in Cat Stories, Feline Mascots
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On December 26, 1922, Minnie, the ship cat of the RMS Cedric, was honored for saving 36 lives (herself and her three kittens). The rescue took place during a severe storm in the Atlantic Ocean that disrupted Atlantic shipping and damaged or completely destroyed numerous steamships heading toward New York.

1854: The Cats of McSorley’s Old Ale House

Posted: 17th December 2020 by The Hatching Cat in Cat Men, Cat Stories
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It’s been said that Bill McSorley was gruff with his customers, but he displayed plenty of kindness toward his cats. He owned as many as 18 feline barflies at once, and they reportedly had the run of the saloon.

Dec. 21. Holiday Zoom Event: Christmastime Animal Tales of Jolly Old Gotham

Posted: 13th December 2020 by The Hatching Cat in Virtual Events
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Free Holiday Zoom Event: Animal Stories That Made the Holiday Headlines in Jolly Old New York Monday, December 21, 20207-8 p.m. (ET) Take a virtual sleigh ride back in time as I take you over the river and through the woods to Christmas past in jolly Old New York. Explore some of the city’s timeless […]

1926: The Cat and Rabbits That Were Mailed to the Brooklyn General Post Office

Posted: 5th December 2020 by The Hatching Cat in Animal Stories, Cat Stories
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In December 1926, a live cat was shipped from Morrisville, NY, to the Brooklyn General Post Office via the New York, Ontario, and Western Railway. Four wild rabbits also arrived at the post office on the same day, albeit, they were not as fortunate as the cat.