Peggy Gavan

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The Cat Men of Gotham

Tales of Feline Friendships in Old New York

Rutgers University Press

This book tells the stories of the tender-hearted men who adopted stray cats from the cruel streets of nineteenth- and early twentieth-century New York. Its forty-two profiles introduce us to an array of remarkable men and extraordinary cats, including sports team mascots, artists’ muses, and presidential pets.

  • Copyright year: 2019
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The Bravest Pets of Gotham

Tales of Four-Legged Firefighters of Old New York

Rutgers University Press

The Bravest Pets of Gotham takes readers on a fun historical tour of Old New York, sharing more than 100 touching, thrilling and amusing stories about the bond between FDNY firefighters and their four-legged friends. You’ll meet countless brave and intelligent firehouse pets, from horses, dogs, and cats to monkeys and goats. 
 

  • Copyright year: 2024
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