The Book, Cat, & Cat Book Lovers Almanac

of historical trivia regarding books, cats, and other animals. Actually this blog has evolved so that it is described better as a blog about cats in history and culture. And we take as a theme the advice of Aldous Huxley: If you want to be a writer, get some cats. Don't forget to see the archived articles linked at the bottom of the page.

September 11, 2009

Sept. 11, 2007

Sybill, a black and white moggie, handled the mouse emigration issues at 10 Downing Street during her tenure in this traditional British post. (Henry VIII is said to have kept a mouser in a similar post.) Her term in office began on September 11, 2007. (The post is currently vacant since Sybill retired to Scotland, so that she could 'spend more time with her family'.)
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