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The Algonquin's Cat Fashion Show Is This Weekend, And You Can Go!
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Jen Carlson
Published Aug 1, 2014
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This Saturday night the Algonquin Hotel will once again be taken over by fashionable cats for resident hotel cat Matilda's big annual fundraiser. This is Veronica Corningstone reporting live from New York City...
This year Matilda and her furiends will host a Salute to Broadway, a new theme for their event, which will benefit the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals. The Broadway-themed cat fashion show isn't all that's in store, however—you'll also be treated to a reception and raffle. That's right, YOU can be a part of this, for a requested donation of $40 (more information can be found here).
There will also be appearances from Tara the Hero Cat, who was captured on video saving her young human friend from a dog attack, and Vito Vincent, the formerly homeless feline star of Broadway’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
Get there between 3 and 7 p.m. for kitten adoptions!
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Jen Carlson is a former WNYC and Gothamist editor.
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