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Wet, salty cat found in NYC; did it swim from NJ?

Thu Apr 21, 2011 9:44 AM EDT
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Associated Press

In this April 20, 2011 photo released by the Governor’s Island Foundation, a calico cat is seated across from some buildings on Governors Island in New York. According to the New York Daily News, security guards on the island found the cat with salty, matted, and seaweed caked hair over the weekend of April 16. Workers on the island believe the cat swam over from New Jersey, which is more than a mile away. (AP Photo/Governor’s Island Foundation)

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NEW YORK — Did a calico cat from New Jersey swim across New York Harbor?

The mystery surrounds a white, orange and black feline that arrived last weekend on Governors Island in New York.

Security guards found the cat on the island's north shore. Its fur was salty, matted and caked with seaweed.

A Governors Island spokeswoman, Elizabeth Rapuano, tells the Daily News that workers there have a theory: They think the cat managed to swim to safety after being swept up in torrential rains in New Jersey. That's over a mile away.

Rapuano said the calico is a great addition to the 172-acre island but will welcome any leads that would help find the owner.

The city is developing the island. Plans include a waterfront promenade and 87 acres of green space.

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Information from: Daily News, http://www.nydailynews.com

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ruthlessmoose

Weird.... but cats are pretty good survivors.

  • 3 votes
Reply#1 - Thu Apr 21, 2011 11:10 AM EDT
madmadam

maybe a stowaway!

  • 1 vote
Reply#2 - Thu Apr 21, 2011 6:11 PM EDT
Tommy Toolbag

How did they know the cat was salty? Did they lick it?

  • 2 votes
Reply#3 - Fri Apr 22, 2011 12:39 PM EDT
ruthlessmoose

must.......resist.......joke...........gggrgraaargrghghh!!!

  • 4 votes
#3.1 - Fri Apr 22, 2011 1:21 PM EDT
Anatoly-Rex

"must.......resist.......joke...........gggrgraaargrghghh!!!"

Luckily, I have zero self restraint.

"How did they know the cat was salty? Did they lick it?"

Of course! They spent all night licking that pussy.

  • 5 votes
#3.2 - Fri Apr 22, 2011 1:58 PM EDT
ruthlessmoose

and no one wants to lick a salty pussy lol

  • 5 votes
#3.3 - Fri Apr 22, 2011 2:56 PM EDT
Anatoly-Rex

I'm just curious if this pussy smelled...extra fishy.

  • 5 votes
#3.4 - Fri Apr 22, 2011 2:58 PM EDT
ruthlessmoose

I think I just puked my pants

  • 4 votes
#3.5 - Fri Apr 22, 2011 3:17 PM EDT
US Houtkop

Both of you are disgusting! and that's a good thing! I needed a laugh to start the day, thanks.

  • 4 votes
#3.6 - Sat Apr 23, 2011 6:23 AM EDT
Randilly

Just don't start coughing up Hairballs.......

  • 3 votes
#3.7 - Sun Apr 24, 2011 9:39 PM EDT
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ma91744-1401618

I believe there is a restaurant in China that has Wet Salty Cat on its menu.

  • 1 vote
Reply#4 - Tue Apr 26, 2011 1:31 PM EDT
Sloaney

I wonder what will happen to the cat if it's owner is not found.

  • 1 vote
Reply#5 - Wed Apr 27, 2011 11:20 AM EDT
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