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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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lilharleygal
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I saw this on the news. I can't believe this kitten survived this ordeal - especially in a big city like New York.
 
Connie G.
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It's amazing that htis poor little cat survived that long. That is one smart cat or else he's used up all his other 8 lives.
 
bee b.
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cats are the best at surviving in weird places for a long time. lucky they found it.
 
JAG
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I can't believe this kitten survived all that time in the subway. The poor thing.
 
Inooshi
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How lucky the cat was found!
 
Cindy
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Some cats are so lucky!
 
Kim T.
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that is a hardy cat. I am glad it was found and returned safely.
 
ChrisWeppler
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Great ending.
 
Julie A.
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Good thing they saved that poor baby.
 
andrew22
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Cute story for a cute kitten.
 
Sharon L.
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Many workers would not have even bothered trying to rescue a cat. Thank goodness they did. Makes you feel good that some people still care.
 
Kim
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glad there was a happy ending.....
 
melissa7271
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I can't imagine how scared this cat was in this tunnel with all the noise, etc. Lucky to be alive.
 
Sharon L.
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Yes, the kitty must have been really frightened. Also could have been killed, very lucky.
 
Lynn N.
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Great ending but I think the kitty may have used one of their lives up!
 
berniem
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poor thing, glad she's okay.
 
Ashlee S.
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Great ending!!!
 
EK4567
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Like the ending.
 
Lana S.
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Amazing they found each other again! Great ending.
 
Jeanie F.
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Always glad to see a happy ending.
 
Carol M.
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This is one lucky kitten. Maybe cats do have nine lives.
 
5doxiemom
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glad kitty was unharmed
 
LynnLucyDoris
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People helping others and their pets - always a good story line. This is one lucky cat. I'm always worried my cat will get out of its carrier when we go to the vet. I'm paranoid about checking the door closure.
 
Cindy Q.
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wow
a kitty will usually come back to it's house if it gets outside
Good thing the kitty was found
 
Jill6Johnson
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This is an amazing story. Glad the kitty was found and hope all is well.
 
Melanie V.
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What an adorable little kitty! They are quite sneaky little guys! I am so happy she was reunited with her mommy and she was really lucky to have survivied being in such a busy area!
 
Denise A.
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What a great reunion story! That cat had a lot more than nine lives! I'm sure the owner will double check her crate th next time they set out.
 
Linda B.
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Glad the alligators didn't get her!
 
rszink77
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poor kitty
 
Phyllis32
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glad the found the cat - lucky it was still ok.
 
cschroth
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A happy ending to what could have been a very bad one for the little kitty. I am so glad she was found and in good condition. That was a very lucky kitty.
 
Lori R.
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Poor Kitty. She is one lucky little kitten. So much could have happened to her. I am thrilled that she was returned home safe & sound. I would, without a doubt, invest in a better carrier!!!
 
Doglover1111
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Remarkable
 
Amanda N.
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super cute kitty!
 
D. Rene
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It is nice to hear she is safe now.
 
kadiquilts
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Wow. I think I would rename that kitten LUCKY!
 
Becca M.
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Adorable kitten! So glad she's safe now!
 
Kelly M.
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im glad the kitten is safe now
 
Emily
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I am glad that the kitty is safe and sound..why was this kitten not enclosed in something while she was carrying it around new yorks subway?
 
audibear
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The owner should invest in a pet carrier..I am glad the kitten is safe and sound
 
janet b.
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what an adorable kitty. Thank God it is now home.
 
Evan C.
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What a great story. congratulations to New York's finest subway workers who actually found the cat, and returned it.
 
wendy T.
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a happy day
 
Tom D.
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I wonder how many lives are left in the bank with this one.
 
tammy b.
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So lucky to make it back home safely
 
Marissa N.
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Wow, that is one strong little cat. Good thing that she is back home with her owner safe and sound.
 
Lisa B.
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It's always nice to hear stories with happy endings.
 
sheri
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I like to hear when people take their time to help people find their pets.Some people still care.
 
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Ah, I would say that would be enough adventure for such a little kit for while!
 
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Where is he now, how is he doing?
 
Ellen C.
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Cats are very smart - and have a good sense of survival. I don't think I could last that long on the subway tracks.
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