<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div><span></span></div><div><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div><span></span></div><div><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div><span></span></div><div><div>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.</div><div><br></div><div>Courtesy of <i>Atlas Obscura</i> (Brooklyn, New York) at:</div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/cats-of-longwood-gardens?utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link&ICID=ref_fark">https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/cats-of-longwood-gardens?utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link&ICID=ref_fark</a></div><div><br></div><div>———————————————</div><div><br></div><div><div><h1 class="title-lg item-title" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 60px; margin: 0px 0px 14px; font-family: "platform web", "helvetica neue", sans-serif; line-height: 0.9333em; color: rgb(56, 44, 20); padding: 0px; letter-spacing: 0.02em; position: relative; top: -4px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">Cats of Longwood Gardens</h1><h3 class="subtitle-lg place-subtitle item-subtitle" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "freight pro", Georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-weight: 500; line-height: 28px; color: rgb(56, 44, 20); margin: 0px 5px 14px 0px; font-size: 24px; padding: 0px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; position: relative; top: -3px; display: inline; vertical-align: middle; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">These lush botanical gardens employ the most purrfect pest control force. </h3></div><div><br></div><div>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.</div><div><br></div><div>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.</div><div><br></div><div>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.</div><div><br></div><div>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.</div></div><div><br></div><div>——————-</div><div><br></div><div>Jojo the cat and pumpkins.</div><div><a href="http://www.MoscowCares.com/Caturday/Caturday_031018_01.jpg">http://www.MoscowCares.com/Caturday/Caturday_031018_01.jpg</a></div><div><br></div><div>Pest control, sleeping on the job.</div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="http://www.MoscowCares.com/Caturday/Caturday_031018_02.jpg">http://www.MoscowCares.com/Caturday/Caturday_031018_02.jpg</a></span></div><div><br></div><div>Sarge the cat basking in the splendor of Longwood.</div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="http://www.MoscowCares.com/Caturday/Caturday_031018_03.jpg">http://www.MoscowCares.com/Caturday/Caturday_031018_03.jpg</a></span></div><div><br></div><div>Iggy the feline in a paradise for both people and cats.</div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="http://www.MoscowCares.com/Caturday/Caturday_031018_04.jpg">http://www.MoscowCares.com/Caturday/Caturday_031018_04.jpg</a></span></div><div><br></div><div>Sleeping cat at Longwood.</div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="http://www.MoscowCares.com/Caturday/Caturday_031018_05.jpg">http://www.MoscowCares.com/Caturday/Caturday_031018_05.jpg</a></span></div><div><br></div><div>———————————————</div><br><div id="AppleMailSignature"><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Seeya 'round town, Moscow, because . . .</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">"Moscow Cares" (the most fun you can have with your pants on)</span></div><div><a href="http://www.moscowcares.com/" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000">http://www.MoscowCares.com</font></a></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div><div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Tom Hansen</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Moscow, Idaho</span></div></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></body></html>