Monday, July 4, 2011

'Daily News' covers East River cat rescue story


Here's the link if you're interested. One note... East Village resident Clotilde Testa and her boyfriend Robert Walker first spotted the cat Friday. Clotilde said that the cat's name will be Leo — he was found on a barge called "Uncle Leo." He was nicknamed Skipper, though she thinks Leo is more fitting. She plans on officially adopting Leo tomorrow.

[In the Daily News photo — Christine Berk who helped rescue Leo and Codi from the Animal Care & Control.]

Previously on EV Grieve:
This cat is stranded off East River Park

4 comments:

Marty Wombacher said...

No hat tip from the Daily News to EV Grieve who broke the story. Typical. I'm glad Leo is safe, this was a great story.

Melanie said...

Yeah--the little buddy will have a good home in the EV. Minnie McSorley will be pleased. A cool new friend.

Anonymous said...

It's wonderful that Leo has a new lease on life, but I think the name should be Leona. The little baby is a Calico, and they are usually female. It's really rare to have a male Calico. Never-the-less, this kitty has a new home and I so happy.

And KUDOS to EV Grieve for breaking the story, and always looking out for the animals in the neighborhood. Thank you.

Trish E 13th St

Laura Goggin Photography said...

I'm so glad this story has a happy ending!