Kitties On Patrol!!!

Found on Gothamist, which I highly recommend for daily browsing:

Kitty Cat Helps the D.A. Fight Crime!

If you thought your cat was only good for adorable primping (and hairballs), meowing during scratches, and covering up litter box poop, think again - your cat could have a future in law enforcement. Because the Best Story Ever Ever Ever is how the Brooklyn DA's office deputized an eight month old cat from Animal Care and Control to help bust a fake vet!

The media was putty in the paws of Fred and Burt - see the NY Times photo of Fred reeling from Burt's kiss; see AM New York's photo of Burt at the press conference - hell, AM New York put him on the cover! The Post titled its article Paw and Order, and the Daily News reporter Nancie L. Katz gets a subtle shoutout from the NY Times' staccato, noirish retelling of the animal tale:

The victim was stitched up. The hero wore a badge to meet the news media. His big green eyes looked past a dozen TV cameras. A dozen camera operators made kissy noises.

A tabloid reporter asked the district attorney a tabloid question.

"This is the first, Nance," Mr. Hynes said. "First undercover cat."

Then Fred took a nap in the corner. Tomorrow was another day. His owner said neutering was still in the works.

Good to know: You can adopt a pet from Animal Care and Control - see who is available here.

Link to Gothamist, who should be credited with the above post information.

This is absolutely adorable, and you can't deny that you just just said "Awwwww!!" either mentally or out loud. I absolutely love this story, and I love that it's getting unadopted pets some press. Just look at Fred - I bet he'll be adopted before the day is out!

If you have a home for a cuddly pal, look to the shelters first - there are a LOT of gorgeous beautiful buds out there. :)