By Adrianne Jeffries 11/07/11 9:24am

Sad Endings

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In Which It Is Affirmed That JFK Is No Place for a Cat

We thought we’d closed the book on Jack the Cat when the feline, lost during a mishap in American Airlines baggage handling, was found after two months and rushed to a vet. The story seemed set for a Disney ending. But sadly, malnutrition and dehydration wore Jack down, and he has died despite intensive care. “Jack has gone over the rainbow bridge,” writes the administrator of the Facebook group that publicized news about the lost cat. Read More

By Adrianne Jeffries 10/18/11 9:03pm

Cats!

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Unhappy Jack! American Airlines’ Meowing PR Headache

Don’t worry kitty, they’re coming for you. The search for the fugitive long-haired tabby was still on in Far Rockaway when we checked in with American Airlines this week. “We continue our efforts to search for Jack and we remain hopeful that he will be found,” said Ned Raynolds, a representative for the company, from whose care the cat escaped about six weeks ago in the jungle of J.F.K. International Airport. “We haven’t given up.” Read More

By Adrianne Jeffries 10/17/11 11:30am

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Jack the Cat Has Been Lost at JFK for Over a Month; Cat Lovers Continue Awareness Efforts

A cat named Jack who was misplaced by American Airlines baggage handler in August has yet to be found, causing supportive cat fans to organize via Facebook. The “Adopt-A-State” campaign helps friends of Jack generate local awareness via “a list of resources to contact to remind them about Jack, of rescues to make sure they don’t have Jack, and other quick things you can do online!!”

Saturday was “Jack Awareness Day,” during which a “small group” came out to JFK to hunt for the missing feline.  Read More