The Cat That Launched a Thousand Stories

While dog might be man's best friend, it's clear what the importance of a cat who can catch mice is, as the search for Molly, the mouser at British specialty foods store Myers of Keswick who is trapped in a wall, continues to draw interest. Peter Myers, the store's owner, told the NY Times, "She's a mouser, and we want to get her back to work as soon as possible," and speculated to CNN that Molly was laughing at the hubbub. Oh, and mice have returned to the store, given Molly's 2 week absence. The Landmarks Preservation Commission, sensing that the fate of a kitty cat could be more important than being the mean agency that killed a curious cat to keep the historic building up, is allowing rescue workers to remove a wall, saying they could "do whatever is necessary to rescue the cat." Which means drilling holes in the wall. Another option is to dig a hole through the floor of the store. But in the meantime, Animal Care and Control has been doing all sorts of things to try to draw Molly out, from bringing in kittens to mewl and hopefully spark Molly's maternal instinct (let's hope Molly is, in fact, a girl cat) and even bringing in a cat therapist, who used whale and sea gull sounds; ACC asked the therapist to stop, thinking that actually Molly was getting more stressed out. Well, having swarms of people trying to get her out would stress her out, regardless. We suggest the ACC attach some food packs to the backs of some hamsters and set them loose in the wall so Molly can get her energy back up. And Gothamist has a sneaking suspicion the papers will hope for an Easter miracle.

Photograph of one of the kittens used as Molly bait from the AP

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By Jen Chung in News on April 14, 2006 12:00 PM

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Toby

I saw on the news that a "pet psychic" was there to help. Pet psychic, now that is a good scam.

One good thing is that I forgot about Myers of Keswick, since I have been a vegetarian for several years, but now I can go get myself a Cadbury Crunchie, since they keep mentioning that the store is still open despite the cat rescue attempts.

Go Molly Go

I was so inspired by this courageous feline, that I wrote a haiku in her honor.

This is for you Molly…

We Love you Molly

You’re a hero to us all

Please keep hope alive.

Animal Lover from Norway

Norway is hoping for Molly to come out safe!!

Stacy

I walked by (I live a couple of blocks away) and it was a bit of a circus, but I was glad to see a lot of really nice looking people doing everything they can to help. I'm hopeful that they will rescue her.

rev pays

I too, hope Molly is OK.

She's still a kitten.

Nothing will lure cats out, they just need to get to her.

I don't really like the crazy kat lady from the simpsons, the pervy old man that's fond of chris in the family guy is funnier.

Speaking of which, the Harvey Birdman episode with Fred flintstones as Tony soprano was the funniest parody I've seen in a while.

hr

... and they wonder why they can't get laid or keep a boyfriend.

Kojak

I hope Molly makes it. I hope to GOD Molly pulls through...

WE'RE PRAYING FOR YOU MOLLY!!! DON'T GIVE UP HOPE!!! WE LOVE YOU!!

Molly is an inspiration to us all. Ignore all the haters on this website

La Leone (PETA lunatic moron a

Ok, thought I was done commenting but sorry, I've gotta say that yeah, 3 posts about this is too many. Many caring NYers are concerned, but now you're just begging the frustrated 'your tax dollars at work' types to attack. Especially including the part about the cat therapist using whale and seagull sounds.

(And honestly, my cat would think I was nuts if I played her those sounds under any circumstances.)

And FYI to Vin: Sorry, not only did I miss that episode of The Simpsons w/the crazy cat lady but I am far from a hag and don't plan on becoming one. (Gee you're so clever.) There's a big difference btwn crazy & compassionate.