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09-10-2017 09:34 PM
Even though the house was in the middle of the strongest part of the hurricane for two hours, the Hemingway house staff has reported that everyone is fine! They have cameras inside that can look around the property and it looks like the only damage they suffered was some downed trees. The house had no damage.
They are staying inside until the winds die completely down.
I haven't been able to see much hurricane coverage today, but I understand Key West was spared the intense damage they expected. Instead of a 12-15 foot storm surge, they had a 3 foot one.
I hear the damage in Miami is bad. I will be praying for the ones who had to stay behind there.
Saturday night at the Hemingway House:
09-10-2017 09:46 PM
Thank you so much for the wonderfur mews!
All of my prayers have been answered!
God bless each one of those brave staff
members who stayed with those precious
kitties to make sure that they were safe
and well cared for!
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All of my children have paws =^..^=
09-10-2017 09:46 PM
@beach-mom I'm so relieved to hear humans and cats are okay. Thanks so much for posting this. I've worried about them all day.
09-10-2017 09:54 PM
No one should have been put in the position where they had to worry about them...
09-11-2017 06:22 AM
I agree. If this had taken the same toll there as it did elsewhere, these people and cats could have been history. Not a wise decision, imo. Thank God they are safe.
09-11-2017 07:21 AM
The house was built on the highest point of the island, and has 13 inch thick limestone walls.
This house has survive strong hurricanes before.
But, I'm glad that everyone both with fur and without, came out unscathed.
09-11-2017 09:24 AM
An aspect of the decision is this...how long will it be before they can leave the Island or help get to the humans if they have a medical emergency? Just because you survive the storm doesn't negate the risk completely. They may be stranded for a bit yet.
09-11-2017 05:55 PM
As a lifelong cat lover and having been owned by many cats, and PLEASE I hope no one takes this the wrong way, but why are these sweet cats allowed to breed to this number? Is there a reason none have been spayed or neutered?
I'm NOT being nasty, but just wondering. With all the homeless cats in the world -- and I realize these cats DO have a home -- why is this?
I would truly appreciate any thoughts on this. I love cats dearly.
09-11-2017 06:14 PM - edited 09-11-2017 06:30 PM
@Love my grandkids The curator of the Hemingway House said that they allow one litter a year to carry on the gene. I'm not sure how they keep it to only one litter, but that's what was said. If this is the case, I understand completely.
09-11-2017 06:40 PM
@NickNack Thank you! !
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