Posts Tagged ‘dog 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.