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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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Alana S.
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Guess she really loves her mommy!, cool story!
 
Phil D.
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Cats never cease to amaze me as to the things they can do and their natural instinct to survive in the most amazing circumstances.
 
Dusty
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I am glad to see she has finaly been returned.
 
Tim W.
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The sweet little cat would not give up until she was safe with her mommy!
 
Connie G.
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I can't believe she survived. What a great story.
 
collyn f.
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i'm glad she was found. :)
 
Jamie B.
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Poor Kitty! I can't imagine how scared she must have been down there.
 
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jane
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how sweet, jolly pleased she got found.. Its a wonder the rats didnt get her first!
 
Sandy S.
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That's one tough kitten to have survived such harsh conditions. And the persistence of the subway workers is to be commended. I hope Ms Phillips finds another carrier that is escape-proof for Georgia's next trip.
 
Mary P.
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The owner was VERY lucky to get her kitten back. Glad the subway workers were on the ball & good hearted men.
 
Stephanie
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I'm glad the kitty is safe againg. She is lucky only a couple scratches happened. I'm sure she'll get the weight up again later on.
 
rakubu
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A friend told me about this a few days ago after hearing the story on her local news. I would have been horrified had I been the kitten's owner and probably would not have expected a good end, but miracles do happen. I hope Ms. Phillips is very careful when next she goes out with Georgia. This cat definitely has a lot of spirit.
 
Arleen F.
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what a survivor this little kitten is!
 
Megan
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I am glad she is back home safely.
 
Pat A.
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I am very happy that the kitty was found and returned to the owner......lesson learned, make sure carriers are escape proof.....
 
sunnyranch
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I'm glad she's okay. Thank goodness for the caring workers!
 
Patricia B.
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I love the stories where the lost pet and owner are re-united. It happens so seldom--and I like happy endings. Lucky for this cat--how dangerous it must have been in that subway tunnel.
 
Heather H.
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I'm glad the kitty was returned home safe and unharmed. She's lucky though, stray cats almost never get returned to their owners.
 
trish726
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What a cute kitty great job guys!
 
Colette V.
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The resiliency animals! I am so happy this kitty was found and not injured. The fact that the transit workers helped search for a lost pet is so nice.
 
dawn h.
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Great job workers for actually stopping to rescue a stray animal. So many people just leave strays alone and don't stop to help or take them to a shelter. I am glad her owner is reunited, I bet she was worried- good thing she notified the subway of the missing cat!!!!
 
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lizardlover27
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I am glad she had been found and healthy and back home.Thank you to the subway employees for making this happen
 
cmdemeo
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What a great end to the story. I hope that her owner gets a better carrier for the cat so she cannot escape again and that Georgia's wanderlust has been quenched. I am glad that the workers helped to find the cat and that other than a scratch she was ok.
 
clang61
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I'm surprised the rats didn't get her!
 
MandiK303
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Georgia next time you need to look for a more safe adventure to embarque on!!
 
Karen S.
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A special thanks to the subway workers for looking for the kitten - wonderful human being! Next time Georgia has to go the vets take a taxi.
 
cwasson
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Animals are amazig survivors and yes, absolutely hats off to the workers that went the extra mile and found her.
 
Bob C.
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Cats always seem to survive things like this. I guess that is why they say they have nine lives
 
Jessica C.
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Thank goodness she was recovered safe and sound. This is why you should always double check your pet's carrier and NEVER open it in an unsafe area or situation!
 
Sallie C.
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Thanks to the subway worker and she must be a good mouser...
 
Barbara G.
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What a great story and adorable kitten. I am glad she was found.
 
Candy
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I'm so impressed with those diligent and caring subway workers.
 
Jeanne H.
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I'm glad the kitten survived and that the rats didn't get her! I wonder what kind of carrier the owner had that the kitten escaped from. Kittens certainly can slip out of things and I've had cats who have managed to escape. Carriers with zippers are pretty good. I've found cats can sometimes get the gate ones open! I'm also glad the subway workers kept an eye out and found the kitten.
 
Karen p.
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I'm glad she made it back home. Keep her safe.
 
Elena G.
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I hope those subway workers know that they are heros...we need more regular people that are willing to do good things for no reward but a great feeling inside.
 
Susan H.
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That is great. And now maybe the Librarian will keep a better eye on her kitty on the next vet adventure!!
 
Cortney T.
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A special thanks goes out to teh subway workers that looked for the kitten.
 
Cortney T.
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Talk bout amazing!
 
Amber M.
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Really glad that Kitty made it home safely. It is really awesome that the workers stepped up and helpped the way they did.
 
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I'm glad the poor little cat was found. I hope the owner is more careful and buys a new carrier for the next outing.
 
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I have to say that cat can defend for them selfs alot better then dogs can... But i am so glad that the cat made it home safely.. and thanks to the help of the Transit Authority .
 
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Oh, I'm so glad this little kitten was found and that her owner got her back.
 
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Brave little kitty. That's definitely a happy ending. Hooray for the 2 track workers. I hope she gets a reliable carrier so this never happens again.
 
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what a wonderful ending to this story. I bet the librarian is happy. Glad the kitty will be fine. Subway people need a pizza for lunch one day... thanks for your help inringing this family back together.
 
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It is amazing how resilient cats are at times. It makes me wonder if I should stop spoiling my cat so much....
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