Marty the Cat wins the famous Cat Primary of 2008

[Submariner]

In all the Obama hullabaloo last year, this story of the Summit Cat of Mt. Washington might have been missed.



Throughout its 75 year history the Observatory has always enjoyed the company of cats at the summit. Long ago our cats helped to keep the mice at bay but in modern times they are simply our friends and companions in the lonely mountaintop weather station. The latest member of the lineage is Marty the Maine Coon. Marty was elected to his post during the famous Cat Primary of 2008 where over 8000 people cast their votes for one of three candidates. Marty won by a landslide 53 percent. Generously donated to the Observatory by the Conway Area Humane Society, Marty is a happy member of the Observatory family and the focus of much attention by a great many fans.

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[DeepBlueC]

1. handsome guy!

He seems quite confident and comfortable in his role as King of the World loooking down on the miniature creatures scurrying below.

[leftyclimber]

2. What a handsome kitty!

And those fluffy paddy paws are perfect for Mt. Washington.

Good hunting to you, Marry. And many lovely belly rubs.

[kiva]

3. What a gorgeous boy! Perfect for the snow. n/t

[KT2000]

4. What a great life for a cat

Hope he goes inside to warm up during the winter.
He is really a beautiful cat.

[skooooo]

5. Pretty boy!! nt

[eppur_se_muova]

6. Aw .... thanks! I still have photos of Inga & Nim from years ago.

:kittyhugs: