[Vision2020] Caturday (March 10, 2018)

[Moscow Cares]

In the conservatory at Longwood, you'll find a lush wonderland of tropical plants, succulents, ferns, and orchids. Come for the carnivorous plants, stay for the feline employees on Caturday.

Courtesy of Atlas Obscura (Brooklyn, New York) at:

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/cats-of-longwood-gardens?utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link&ICID=ref_fark

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Cats of Longwood Gardens
These lush botanical gardens employ the most purrfect pest control force. 

In the conservatory at Longwood, you’ll find a lush wonderland of tropical plants, succulents, ferns, orchids, and carnivorous plants. While there, you’ll also likely meet some of the gardens’ most beloved employees: its cats.

The cats at Longwood serve a dual purpose. They’re both friendly feline ambassadors and a dutiful pest control force. About a dozen cats roam the grounds. They’re all well-loved rescues who are more than happy to soak up attention from the staff and visitors.

The cats used to not wear collars, but they do now after an incident where a woman took a Longwood cat after mistakenly believing it was a stray. Thankfully, the cat was soon returned to its verdant home, where it rejoined its furry friends and fellow employees.

This most purrfect feline pest control force roams the entire grounds. You’ll likely spot some wandering through the conservatory, some napping on the sun-soaked pavement of the parking lot, and others purring loudly as they greet guests near the visitor center.

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Jojo the cat and pumpkins.
http://www.MoscowCares.com/Caturday/Caturday_031018_01.jpg

Pest control, sleeping on the job.
http://www.MoscowCares.com/Caturday/Caturday_031018_02.jpg

Sarge the cat basking in the splendor of Longwood.
http://www.MoscowCares.com/Caturday/Caturday_031018_03.jpg

Iggy the feline in a paradise for both people and cats.
http://www.MoscowCares.com/Caturday/Caturday_031018_04.jpg

Sleeping cat at Longwood.
http://www.MoscowCares.com/Caturday/Caturday_031018_05.jpg

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Seeya 'round town, Moscow, because . . .

"Moscow Cares" (the most fun you can have with your pants on)
http://www.MoscowCares.com
  
Tom Hansen
Moscow, Idaho

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