Willow (cat)
| Other name(s) | Captain Meowzers/Lieutenant Meowzers |
|---|---|
| Species | Felis catus |
| Breed | Calico cat |
| Sex | Female |
| Owner | Squires family |
Willow, also known as USS Willow,[1] is a calico cat who travelled 1,800 miles from Aspen, Colorado, to New York City. Willow was discovered in September 2011, 5 years after escaping during a renovation, when her implanted microchip was scanned at an animal shelter.[2] Anderson Cooper reunited Willow with her family, the Squireses, via satellite on 15 September 2011.[3] Willow was reunited in person with the Squireses on the night of 22 September 2011, and made an appearance on The Today Show with Matt Lauer on 23 September 2011.[4]
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References
- ↑ Chung, Jen (16 September 2011), "EXCLUSIVE: The Mystery Of Willow The Cat Solved!", Gothamist, retrieved 23 September 2011
- ↑ New York Times.
- ↑ Colorado Cat Makes ‘Anderson’ Appearance
- ↑ After 1,800-mile trek, cat visits Studio 1A!
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