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Thursday, June 28, 2012

Around The World in 80 Cats #16: Knoxville

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The next time you find yourself in Tennessee, plan a stop at the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum to spend some face time with resident cat, Kitty Roy!

Kitty Roy

The handsome orange kitty's story was recently featured on WBIR, where they reported on how the 10-year-old cat's presence has made him a popular staff member, and a social media sensation. In addition to patrolling the grounds, Roy (as his close, personal friends call him), enjoys napping, dropping in on weddings, and being dressed up in cute outfits.



The dapper tabby has also developed quite a following with the ladies, but as Grounds Manager Mathew McMillian explains, "Ray does have a female fan base, but he doesn't really know what to do with it."

Kitty Roy and Sage

In case you can't make it out to Knoxville, the botanical garden regularly posts pics of the puss on Facebook, where they also recently announced that he has been joined by a brand new grounds-kitty, named Sage!

Knoxville Botanical Garden is located at 2743 Wimpole Avenue, Knoxville, TN.


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10 comments:

  1. enigmachineJune 28, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    Where's Johnny?!

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  2. MariliaJune 28, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    They´re amazing! Kitty Roy is so beautiful orange cat!

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  3. StephJune 28, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    When I was doing my engagement photos at the Botanical Garden Kitty Roy graced us with his presence and followed us around at a distance for some time...I like to think he was supervising and making sure we didn't trample any flowers. He was VERY talkative too!
    Also yay for Knoxville being on Catsparella! =D

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  4. CatsparellaJune 28, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    @Steph Oh wow!! That's so cool that you got to meet him in furrrrson!! ♥

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  5. Anne HJune 28, 2012 at 4:41 PM

    OMG! So cute!

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  6. NatalieJune 29, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    If you ever visit the Knoxville Botanical Gardens, remember PetSafe is also head quartered in Knoxville and we love visitors!

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  7. CatsparellaJune 29, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    @Natalie Awesome! :D

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  8. MeganJuly 7, 2012 at 11:45 PM

    Huh, I'm from Knoxville and never knew about him! I might have to drop by to see him the next time I go home.

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  9. UnknownJanuary 27, 2013 at 1:51 AM

    What kind of cat is he ?

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  10. CatsparellaJanuary 27, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    @Patricia He looks like just a regular domestic shorthair

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