Cat-Loving Men of the Week: Georgia’s Rescuers

Posted on February 19, 2008 by janine

The cat-loving men of the week this week are New York City Transit workers Mark Dalessio and Efrain LaPorte and Con Ed meter reader Christopher Cuddy. These three men helped find a missing cat, Georgia, who had been lost in the New York City subway system for weeks when she escaped from her carrier as her owner was transporting her via subway.

Not only did these men find the cat in the NYC subway system – no small feat in itself – and return her to her rightful owner, they are actually donating their reward money to the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC Animals and the ASPCA.

Mark, Efrain, and Christopher – You are menandcats.com’s Cat-Loving Men of the Week!!!

Picture of Georgia recovering from leg surgery from Daily News

Famous Men Who Love Cats: Michael Showalter

Posted on February 11, 2008 by janine

Michael Showalter is a funny dude. He was in the TV show “The State”, the movies “Wet Hot American Summer” and “The Baxter”, and the comedy sketch troupe “Stella.” So, already, what’s not to love about him? But add to that the facts that, according to this NY Times article, he lives in Brooklyn and says “I love cats. I had a cat for 14 years” – well, that makes him Officially Awesome. He has a new comedy album out called “Sandwiches and Cats.” As long as he doesn’t combine the two into a cat sandwich, he’ll have an honored place on menandcats.com.

Photo from NY Times

Love is in the air

Posted on February 8, 2008 by janine

Ah, February. Love is in the air, with Valentine’s Day rapidly approaching. Two things I love are pets and New York City. So let me remind you, dear readers, it’s I Love NYC Pets month!! It’s a month-long celebration including adoption events, extended shelter hours, and spaying and neutering promotions. So if you’re looking for love, head over to your local shelter and adopt a cat (or two) or a dog. You’ll get many years of unconditional love from an animal who needs you. Don’t get me started on how many pets in New York City get euthanized each year. So have a heart – adopt a pet.

Ben and Nelsa

Posted on November 2, 2007 by janine

This is Ben and his cat Nelsa. Ben has had Nelsa for eleven years.

Speaking of eleven year-old cats, did you know that November is “Adopt a Senior Pet” Month? Don’t you want your own Nelsa to cuddle with?

Adorable Man and Cat: Paul and Sergei

Posted on October 29, 2007 by janine

This picture from musicandcats.com is too cute – you can tell that this cat loves his man and this man loves his cat! Just look at those paws wrapped around that arm.