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"Hurricane Cat" Found In Clinton Hill!
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Ben Yakas
Published Aug 28, 2011
Modified Aug 28, 2011
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Published Aug 28, 2011
Modified Aug 28, 2011
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A reader came upon the cute cat above in Clinton Hill this morning after Hurricane Irene came through town. They write: "I found this beautiful yellow white cat trying desperately to get into my building on St. James and Lefferts Place, but nobody here owns her. She is clearly not a stray and I'm hoping you all can help reunite her with her family. She is very friendly and very freaked out. I think she was out all night during the hurricane." If you're the owner(or you recognize the cat), contact us at [email protected]. Also, until we hear otherwise, this cat 's temporary name will of course be "Irene."
The reader adds that, "She is an adult house cat, likely spayed, but without any signs of a collar." You can write us here, or email Justine at [email protected].
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Ben Yakas is a former Gothamist reporter.
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