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Umatilla Public Library
Umatilla is a small settlement of some 2,500 inhabitants in Lake County, Florida. The public library there has two cats, Dewey and Page.
Dewey is a very pale-coloured longhair of uncertain age; she came to the library because her mistress was unable to go on caring for her. Dewey isn't too keen on meeting the public, preferring to remain in the offices at the back where she can stretch out and look glamorous; she loves the librarians, though, and is keen to 'help' them with their paperwork whenever possible.
Page is a mischievous youngster of some 3 years old in 2006, rescued from the nearby Highway 19 when just a few days old. As seen from the photos she finds the computer quite fascinating and is always ready to lend a helping hand when it's in use; she has even been known to 'type' on the keyboard and watch the letters move across the screen!
The two cats generally get on well, and despite the occasional 'spat' will cuddle up together to sleep. Sometimes one or other of them manages to set off the library alarm system, keeping the alarm company on their toes (but they're very understanding).
Our thanks to librarian Laurel Gainer for the photos and information about the cats.
Cazenovia Public Library
Cazenovia is a village in Madison County in the Syracuse metropolitan area of New York State. The first library cat in Cazenovia was Dewey Decimal (left); he arrived in July 1985 but died in February 1988. He was replaced by Kitty (right), who occupied the post for 11 years until October 1999.
The third and latest feline to grace the library is Jesse, who is apparently quite an adventurous soul. No further information was available from Cazenovia, but there are some more photos of all the cats on the library website: Jesse, Dewey, and Kitty.
Seymour Library
Librarian Mr Stephen Erskine told us that Seymour Library's cats Dewey and Paige — known locally as 'the urchins' — were in fine shape in mid-2006 and are about 4 years old, having been adopted as kittens in 2002. They now 'live a pampered life in the literary world'. Nicknamed 'Little Dewey' and 'Little Missus', both cats enjoy a brushing and a rub-down; Paige, in particular, needs only to see the brush to come running! The Seymour Library is in the town of Auburn, county seat of Cayuga County in New York State.
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Our featured feline at the head of the page is Socks, pictured in 2003 surveying his 'estate' in the early morning sunshine. Affectionately known as Soxy, he blossomed from a thin and hungry stray into a substantial and handsome cat who loved life and company, and his gentle ways endeared him to many friends. He is now no longer with us, but you can read more from his human companion here.
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