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Kitten Survives Stay in Subway Tunnel

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February 20, 2008

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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denisa t.
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I am glad they were returned to each other!!
 
jacksmum
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It's a wonder the kitty didn't get killed by one of the trains. Glad she got her pet back, I know I would have been heart broken if this happened to me. I'm glad the subway workers didn't blow her off and helped her look for the cat.
 
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It is great to read these stories with happy endings! Considering all the dangers in that environment, what a lucky little kitten. Maybe Booger, the hero dog from the other story, was his guardian angel!
 
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Great ending to a story that could have otherwise had a very very very bad outcome.
 
James V.
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Way to go kitten!
 
Ariane
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Wow that is truly amazing!
 
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So great Georgis has been found. Hope she can relax now and enjoy herself. As the owners can relax and enjoy you. Nice Happy ending
 
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That's great! I am glad the kitten made it home safe.
 
Katie D.
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lucky kitty! I'm glad she's ok.
 
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Bev K.
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Glad there are nice people to help run away pets!
 
Shannon
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That poor kitty must have been terrified!! I am glad they found her.
 
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That is great! Nice to hear the kitty made it.
 
Lisa
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I'm glad to hear a happy ending for that kitten! And those workers are angels to take the time from their regular duties to keep looking for the cat.
 
dawna d.
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i guess its time to secure the carrier better.
 
Peggy F.
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Two workers that must love animals as the rest of
us do or they would not have taken as much trouble
trying to get her as they did. Thank you to the
all the people that care so much for our animals
on this earth.
 
Sharon L.
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Glad she let the right people know that her kitty was missing. Scarry for both. Good results.
 
sandeecbell
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another happy ending. Yeah!!!
 
MA T.
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I'm so glad she was found. I would be heartsick if something like that happened to one of my cats, because I know they would be terrified.
 
Courtney A.
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Poor kitty! Very lucky that she just lost weight!
 
Jade N.
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Lucky kitten, 25 days is a long time!
 
JAG
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I'm glad they found her. I can't believe she survived 25 days.
 
Sharon L.
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I'll bet that was one hungry kitty!
 
BETH S.
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THAT IS AWESOME. I AM SO GLAD THE KITTEN IS OKAY.
 
TeriWarner
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THATS ONE LUCKY KITTY
 
Christine H.
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Yay! I get so sad when owners do all the right things but still lose their pets. I'm so glad they were reunited!
 
pitbullluvr17
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this is great! i'm glad that they found the cat and returned it. i would be worried sick if i lost my cat. expecially in a subway tunnel.
 
KatharineStayduhar
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That kitten definitely has nine lives.
 
Lynelle H.
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Glad for the kitty and it's owner that there was a happy ending.
 
vince
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Yeah, a story with a happy ending!!
 
Gina M.
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I'm so happy she is home and safe!
 
Katie
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I'm so glad they found her!
 
Susan R.
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Wonderful happy ending!
 
Glassotter342
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Story with a happy ending. She must be a smart kitty to have stayed safe under in that situation
 
bethany k.
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Aww, that's a cute story!!
 
Angela D.
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yay! what a strong little one!
 
Barb T.
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I am glad that they are reunited and the kitty is safe.
 
Sandra C.
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I don't think even I could survive that long in that place!
 
claireb
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I'm glad that the kitty was okay and returned home safely.
 
jackie B.
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wow people who actually care enough to help find this cat i wound never have thought that they would take the time.
 
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Efrain & Mark are true angels - using the old mewling truck to get Georgia to respong was a great idea - I am so glad she is safely home with her Mom.... happy endings are great!
 
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I'll bet Ashley was really happy to see Georgia! Also be that Georgia had both a big adventure and a harrowing one at the same time! I am glad all turned out well.
 
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What a relief for both the Georgia and Ashley!
 
chrissy
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im glad shes back home, wouldnt have thought she would have survived. Im impressed to see how much the workers cared to search for her. to many times ive seen people just walk by a animal that needs help, but this helps me believe in the human race and that some still have a heart for animals.
 
Greg K.
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You can never be to careful when traveling with pets. Maybe this is an argument in favor of the GPS system for tracking animals.
 
Sandra R.
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What a cute kitten! Glad she is now safe at home.
 
Chancesboy
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Good for the cat and the woman and her diligence in notifying the proper people and for the station workers for keeping an eye out for her. Aren't there mice down there for her to eat? Surprised she's lost weight.
 
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I would think the mice/rats would be huge - maybe too big for the kitten to catch.
 
CeCe C.
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Nice story with a happy ending. Animals are amazing
 
renaedistasio
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Outstanding! Love the happy ending!
 
Chels H.
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This is awsome. She is so cute and soo smart. Just another amazing aniaml story :)
 
Debbie G.
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A wonderful survival story. She probably was able to find food around enough to survive. It's amazine how things turn out right even after a long period of time.
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