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frederika rated 6 weeks ago

Nice way to remember him.

tigerdragonbrand rated 2 months ago

Thank you fredzena for sending me this beautiful and heartwarming story! Please click on the link to read, you won't be disappointed! Room 8, The Most Famous Cat in Los Angeles by Roger Vargo Room 8 was a cat who adopted the children of Elysian Heights School in Echo Park, California. He lived at the school from 1952 until his death in 1968. I attended the school and knew Room 8, Beverly Mason, Virginia Finley and Sam Ross. He was portly, gray even at a young age, and liked to drink from faucets. He slept on desks, under desks and on rugs. He roamed halls and entered classrooms with impunity. He was Room 8, the most famous cat in Los Angeles. He was my friend and schoolmate. Room 8 circa 1964. Room 8 was a large, shorthair gray striped tabby cat who adopted Elysian Heights Elementary School in Echo Park. He showed up one day in 1952 and stayed at the school until his death in 1968. Except for summer vacationsRoom 8 disappeared each summer, and then returned to school on the first day of classes in September. I first became acquainted with Room 8 in 1956 when I was in kindergarten. Our teacher, Miss Allen, told us about the cat, and his story, but I thought she said his name was "Room Mate." It made sense, too, as the cat was the roommate of all the students at the school. ...con't at link!

essexgirl7 rated 3 months ago

Sweet story of a school cat!

praxidike rated 2 months ago

The history of Room 8, the classroom cat extraordinaire. One of my favorite cat stories.

Siilk rated 2 months ago

Very touching story of Room 8, the school cat.

judibug rated 2 months ago

A must read for any cat lover.

gmcommgrad rated 3 months ago

Room 8 cat.

esoteric2 rated 3 months ago

Amazing story.