31 Jan Purr Events (Jan 2024)
Happy Leap Year 2024 (366 days) ….
Eisenhower — Andy Warhol’s cat
“Andy Warhol was a cutting edge figure in American art, and a rich man. When, Eisenhower, one of his several dozen cats disappeared, he made this simple, artistically unpretentious poster. It led to Warhol’s next major exhibition. By the way, Eisenhower turned out to be locked in the laundry room.” (Cats Of The Masters — Michael Patrick)
Cats were a high point in the Warhol exhibit at the Whitney Museum. I particularly liked this cat.
Myanmar Mother Cat Drops Kittens Off At Nursery For Humans
The alleged explanation for this “Feline Drop-Off” is that one of the staff brought in her family cat for show and tell, and word went over the cat-vine or under the radar that this nursery was cat- friendly. The kittens were adopted by various cat-lovers, along with the mother cat who was rescued nearby. A couple of weeks passed, and another litter of kittens was found by the nursery’s garden entrance. Could be this nursery has become bi-species — and a magnet for homeless cat moms.
Become A Certified Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) Caretaker
You can gain the know-how and skills needed to help the feral and stray community cats in your area and be certified upon completion of the workshop. There’s sure to be a workshop you can attend in your vicinity.
Check out the Alliance’s website to find affordable spay/neuter and general veterinary care, emergency resources, legal resources, various initiatives and other useful information. Whether you’re looking for help or want to help NYC’s animals, you’ll find links to many of the resources you need.