We have a cat, Lilly, that belongs to our caretaker, who lives in an
apartment on the property. Every now and then we give the cat free run
of the Visitors Center (NOT the historic house) because we've frequently
had problems with rodents - field mice, voles - who prefer our cozy
interior to the great outdoors. But not since Lilly's been on the job!
We consider this the 18th century solution to the problem. Plus
schoolkids love her.
Carol Ely
Executive Director
Historic Locust Grove
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I do have work to do, but I have to walk my dog first!
Jenny
Jenny Rosenzweig
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Upstate History Alliance
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Oneonta, NY 13820
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On Apr 17, 2008, at 9:48 AM, John Buchinger wrote:
We have a workplace Iguana named Fran. We all found that she was much
better than our former Cat Betty because she is potty trained and with
those wonderful little fingers can do filling.
Seriously people, don't you have work to do?
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Very well put. I have a cat at home and love her dearly, but the
workplace is no place for a cat, especially in a museum.
Jennifer Snyder
Anne Lane wrote:
Dear Cindy -
Apart from the fact that, if your office is in a museum, you shouldn't
have a cat there, I have the following observations:
* Some cats pee in places where they shouldn't, no matter how well
you maintain their facilities.
* Some cats eat paper, scratch furniture, walk across computer
keyboards, try to catch the cursor on the screen, try to catch
the paper running through your printer, use your legs as
scratching posts, leap down on you from high places, or use your
body as a convenient way to achieve high places.
* Some cats are very vocal.
* Some cats are escape artists.
* Cats that are allowed outside have a way of bringing in small
animals and dissecting them for you to save you the trouble.
* Cat fleas, unlike dog fleas, think people taste just as good as
cats.
* No matter what color they are, cats shed white fur on dark
clothing and dark fur on white clothing.
* Aside from food, shelter, litter, and toys, cats need regular
veterinary care and immunizations once the initial shots and
spaying or neutering are taken care of.
* Cats need to have their claws clipped, and if they have long
hair they may need brushing to prevent matting.
Now, understand that I have four cats at home and am about to acquire
another. Believe me, I know whereof I speak. And lest you think I
don't love them beyond almost anything or anybody in the world, ask me
about Hathaway, the one-eyed retriever cat. Or Danny, or Tart, or
Kittery.
Best,
Anne
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*Sent:* Wednesday, April 16, 2008 4:52 PM
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*Subject:* office cats?
Do any of you have office cats? We are considering the adoption of
one, and wondered what are all the ramifications. Does one person take
charge? Who pays the bills? Who does the feeding and scooping?
Cindy Boyer
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The Landmark Society of Western New York
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