Famous Cat

Why was this cat once famous? Hint: it involves a mode of transport.

Take your best guess, then find out after the jump.

"Kiddo was the first cat to take to the air over the Atlantic Ocean in an airship, although the crossing was not completed."

Full story here.

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Posted By: Paul - Wed Jun 06, 2012
Category: Celebrities | Cats | 1910s

Comments

So, CopterKitty wasn't the first to fly?

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 06/06/12 at 12:12 PM

Patty needs a "guard cat". Anyone have such a thing ?

Is this what is meant by "The fur will fly" ?

Posted by BrokeDad in Midwest US on 06/06/12 at 02:02 PM

Air ship? Which end of the cat do you have to blow in?!?

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 06/06/12 at 04:40 PM

Flying pussy, the mile high club! :cheese:

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 06/06/12 at 04:41 PM

Ah, the Golden Age of Modern Exploration.

Posted by KDP on 06/06/12 at 05:35 PM

I thought it might have been on the first ocean crossing using a cat-amaran.

Posted by Robert on 06/06/12 at 09:23 PM

Back then, taking a cat on the plane looked like only a collar and string were needed. Today it's a whole process!
http://rulingcatsanddogs.com/contents/funny-pics/page-2/large-files/cat-carrier-joke-Tabby-Tote-domestic-animals-humor-pic.jpg

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 06/07/12 at 05:10 AM

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