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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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From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jenny Rosenzweig
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 9:50 AM
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Subject: Re: office cats?

I do have work to do, but I have to walk my dog first!

Jenny

Jenny Rosenzweig
Program Coordinator
Upstate History Alliance
11 Ford Avenue
Oneonta, NY 13820
800.895.1648
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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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Behalf Of Jennifer Snyder
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 9:19 AM
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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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*From:* Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
*On Behalf Of *Cindy Boyer
*Sent:* Wednesday, April 16, 2008 4:52 PM
*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

Director of Museums and Education

The Landmark Society of Western New York

133 S. Fitzhugh St.

Rochester NY 14608

(585) 546-7029 ext. 12


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