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NEW YORK – A kitten that spent 25 days meandering through New York City’s tunnel system has been returned home.

Ashley Phillips, a 24 year-old librarian in the Bronx, says she first lost her cat while returning home from a vet visit. While waiting on the platform, little Georgia managed to slip out of her carrier.

Phillips notified Metro Transit Authority workers, who spent the next few hours with her searching the platform for the feline.

However, Georgia had slunk away too quickly.

Over the weekend, two subway workers heard that a black cat had been spotted under an east-side station. Track workers Efrain LaPorte and Mark Delassio said they found Georgia while walking through the area and making meowing sounds.

Six month-old Georgia meowed back. She had lost some weight during her adventure, but other than a scratch on her nose was no worse for the wear.

Georgia has since been returned to Phillips.

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oldmaidcatwoman
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The stories the kitten could tell....
 
tina c.
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WOW what a lucky little kitty. I'm glad she made it back to her owner ok.
 
mrpharm45
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25 days is a long time. And to be lost in a subway tunnel. So glad she made it, thanks to the subway workers caring.
 
Dylyn H.
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aww poor thing. wonderful story
 
Pam N.
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This could have ended up alot worse in a New york city subway. So glad workers were looking and saved her!
 
Lora W.
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How wonderful that people are so willing to help find a kitten. Very lucky kitten who probably used up a couple of her nine lives.
 
Jackie L.
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What a lucky kitty! A subway is a dangerous place to be lost.
 
kATHY C.
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Thank God this baby made it. Maybe she got a new safewr carrier fot the future.
 
Michelle H.
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So glad she was reunited with her owner. I would have been heart broken!
 
Cindy R.
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Lucky kitty!
 
ihatesnow
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Good for her
 
EddieWayne
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Must be one smart cat.
 
anita M.
anita M. (stormie707)
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Glad she is home! Very scary to lose her like that!
 
Joelle  T.
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8 months ago
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that's one lucky cat!
 
jbobstep
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Surprising that the cat was found alive and well.
 
barb  a.
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Good ending glad that the workers helped her and she is home
 
beccasooner
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Wow what a trooper! Glad she made it and someone helped her!
 
Lisa S.
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I'm glad she found her kitten. It's amazing she survived for 25 days!
 
Michele C.
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That is one lucky cat. The subways can be a scarey place for humans even. Thank goodness for the alert subway workers
 
Marisa M.
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I don't understand how the cat managed to "slip out of the carrier." Don't they have clasps? Whatever the case, I'm glad the cat is safe and returned to his owner.
 
jello1
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Good news
 
Michaelyn
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Glad she is safe.
 
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Choya M.
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great story i am always glad to hear that someone got their pet back.
 
brittany b.
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how cute. good story.
 
tarogirl
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What a cute kitty That was too. Someone was watching out for her!
 
Katiemissy
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Good ending . Enjoy the rest of your nine lives little kitty.
 
Tali K.
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After dealing with the metro subway system in NYC for the past 6 years I'm amazed that this lil' angel survived the 3rd rail and those crazy 2 trains! I'm so happy she made her way home! Bet this kitty will think twice before escaping from mom again in the subway!
 
Debbie H.
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The few times I've used the NYC subways has been a challenge for me. I'm amazed that this little kitty was able to survive. Then again, she probably has better survival skills than me!
 
Sherri R.
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Wow, glad the kitty was able to survive so long and get back home safely.
 
Kris
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Glad this story had a happy ending. Great job by the subway workers who took the time to look for this kitty.
 
scmar65
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Probably a lot of mice to catch down there. Glad she made it out safely.
 
Lourie H.
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This is unreal. What lucky kitty to survive I cannot imagine how happy the owner is.
 
Kate H.
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That is one tough little kitty. I'm so glad she is OK
 
BuilderBob
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Hard to believe this little one survived the trains and the sewer rats. And that is was reunited with its owner.
 
Nicole M.
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OMG! Aww this made me want to cry haha. I just had to read this story to my sister. What a brave little kitty. I've been in those subways and yeah they can be pretty scary.
 
talonnd
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I love happy endings!
 
Diane
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Lucky kitty.
 
Chris
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Great story. It is great to know all turned out well. It is amazing she wasn't injured with more than a scratch.
 
Corinne B.
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I remember when this story was on the news... I never thought they would find the cat. I couldn't believe they found her! What a happy ending!
 
John H.
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Cats have this knack with surviving things like this. Amazing.
 
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great ending...I am so glad she is safe
 
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Pussy
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ooh,that little kitten is a crafty one!
 
patty
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Can't imagine how she got out of her carrier but her Mum is lucky she was found. They say that they find there way home but unfortunately in the process some meet their end either by accident or cruelty. I'm sure her Mum will make sure the carrier is secured in the future.
 
alexis93
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Great ending
 
Patricia  C.
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Wow that is amazing that that kitten was found! She was one lucky kitten!
 
Cindy W.
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Thank God they found her and she is a home again
 
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Kudos to the subway workers. I am so glad the little sweetie is safe and sound with it's owner.
 
Debbie H.
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I'm with you, those subway workers definitely deserve a big pat on the back. What wonderful people they must be.
 
Sharon S.
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What a cutie! I'm glad she made it back to her owner. Thank you so much subway workers. That was wonderful of them to find the kitten. It is so scary when your pet is missing. You always assume the worst.
 
Pam T.
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What an adorable kitten! I'll bet she could write a book about her adventures--and imagine the things she saw.
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