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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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Sharon L.
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What a lucky kitty. Everyone involved really needs a note of appreciation.
 
Joanna H.
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Lucky little Georgia! I love a happy ending!
 
Patrice M.
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this was a miracle
 
armymom
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That was a lucky cat that it didn't get hurt anymore than a few scratches.
 
Linda O.
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Wow, what a story. I'm really glad to hear that the cat was found and returned to it's owner.
 
Merrell R.
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How many of your nine lives to you use up by being lost in a subway? I bet a bunch. Cute kitten though.
 
jas4per
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This is an amazing story. I'm glad that she was kept in the news during her disappearance.
 
Sharon L.
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I loved the technique the workers used to "meow" so the cat would meow back and
then get to her.
 
Mary P.
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I think the good Lord sent that little guy a guardian to watch over him while he was down there.
 
Tracee G.
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What a great story.
 
Fran S.
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I read about this in hte NY daily News. I thought it was a miracle that the kitten was found. But I don't think this looks like the kitten in the Daily News.
 
mdspeedy2001
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I live in NY. Heard about it on the radio and in the news everywhere. Very cool story! I am so glad Georgia escaped the subway with out any harm and back to Ashley. I think it was nice that Elfrain and Mark had the heart to look for the kitten by meowing...That takes a real man with a heart to do that!!!
 
armydad
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I guess this cat used up one of its nine lives. Maybe the owner should think about a better carrier for her cat.
 
natasham
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Talk about a lucky kitty!
 
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sdd
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I guess she must have been microchipped to have her returned. But how in the heck to does a kitten escape a carrier? Unless its a cardboard box and not a cage carrier. I am glad she is home safe.
 
Carrie R.
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Not amazing it survived down there as I bet there are many cats in these tunnels...just amazing it was found.
 
Teresa A.
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yay! A happy ending. I bet the kitty won't slip out of the carrier again!
 
ruthie
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so surprised this ended happy, yeah.
 
Nancy H.
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What an amazing story! I am so happy for Georgia's owner - she must have not thought there was much hope of being reunited with her beloved kitty.
 
Natalie
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Yes, I totally agree. How I would have despaired. It's great to read of a happy ending.
 
caitlingreenlee
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Sweet baby. Kudos for a happy ending.
 
andrew s.
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glad it was found thumbs up mP
 
HindersNumber1Fan
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I'm so glad this kitten was found.
 
kate
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thats ahh mazz inggg
 
hawley97
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Good job to the workers who found the kitten. There are still kind people out there.
 
Mary P.
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Just goes to show that not all of humanity sucks. There are actually some real good people outt here besides those that are on zootoo of course.
 
Natalie
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YOu make an excellent point.
 
hawley97
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This is such a great story!!! Glad the kitty made it home safely!
 
Ustice101
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animals have great instincts to stay alive and find their way home
 
Twinkle
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Wow, what a good story. This lady is sooo lucky to get her kitty back.
 
usarmyofficer
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This is one story with a happy ending, but maybe the owner might want to invest in a more secure cat carrier.
 
Shere
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Great ending but how do you let your cat escape the carrier? I've had cats before and used a cat carrier and i don't see how it could have gotten out.
 
kelly C.
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Awww... I love happy endings!!!!
 
Tiff T.
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It's a wonderful story of survival. I am so glad that the subway workers helped so much, but they always have very high standards and offer quality service.

Cute kitty.
 
Barbe S.
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It just goes to show that people everywhere are soft-hearted.
 
Lea S.
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Silly kitty, doesn't she know the rats down there are bigger then she is?

 
richi
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So glad the subway workers heard her meows. What a lucky cat.
 
Brenda
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Great story. Glad that the MTA took it seriously. What a lucky cat!!!
 
JoAnn D.
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This story has a happy ending but that kitty could have been in serious trouble.
 
Amazing survival
 
Joann B.
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How amazing that little kitten survived in such a big, scary & dangerous place! Glad she's back home.
 
Lisa
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That is one cute kitten. Glad she got home safely.
 
kara f.
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haha how cute this cat must be extremely smart
 
Mary G.
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Too many negative comments regarding the carrier, Georgia's Mommy has certainly learned her lesson. People make comments regarding taking a kitten on the NYC subway system--and yes you can--but just think of the people who take their infants on that very same system in a contraption not unlike a backpack meant for books not babies. Being from New York and using the subway system extensively that scares the hell out of me! In any event, Georgia is from the Bronx NY, she is tough and gritty and smart and hopefully none he worse for wear!
 
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catdancer
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thank God she is alive! poor georgia must have been terrified the noise must have been deafening. please be more careful and don't ever let her out of your site again!p.s. get a lock for the carrier!
 
anne c.
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Happy endings are such a treat!
 
luvmydog8
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I didn't know you could take your animals on the subway. I am glad nothing happened to her!
 
michael
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THOSE NEW YORK CITY CATS ARE TOUGH.
 
Frankenbunny
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It sounds like the kitten's owner neds to read zootoo product reviews and find a better carrier. I glad the kitten survived and that the workers cared enough to rescue her.
 
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Well, maybe the owner of that kitten should do a review on the carrier that was made in such a manner that it allows a 6 month old kitten to escape, undetected. At that age, it isn't that small to squeeze thru a tiny gap.
 
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I am really glad Georgia is back home with her family. Nice to hear a happy ending.
 
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i bet the owner was glad to see the cat again.
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