The Ship's Cat
Coconut Telegraph
SRQ DAILY
SATURDAY JAN 17, 2015 |
The Florida Maritime Museum (FMM) is celebrating the history of cats at sea in The Ship’s Cat. Dating back to ancient times, cats served as companions, good luck charms, and mousers on many trading, exploration, and naval ships. Learn more about these adventurous and adorable felines, from Peeble, the talented ship's cat aboard HMS Western Isles who was known to shake the hands of strangers, to Pooli, who earned three service ribbons and four battle stars during WWII. In honor of this exhibit, FMM is holding a cat food drive to benefit Cat Depot, a nonprofit organization committed to helping homeless, abandoned and injured cats and kittens. Donations can be dropped off at the museum during regular business hours and will be presented to Cat Depot on the evening of the exhibit opening on February 5 from 5:30 to 7pm. This event is free and open to the public. The Ship’s Cat exhibit will only be open until February 20. Admission to FMM, including this special exhibit, is free, although donations are greatly appreciated.
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