A Fond Farewell to 'Lucy the Cat'
We're sorry to report that Salem's much-loved feline, Lucy, has passed away.
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Lucy the Cat, well-known in Salem, passed away Sunday.
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Local residents took to Facebook Sunday to share their feelings about the recent passing of Lucy the Cat, who was a well-known and much-loved fixture at the Barking Cat Pet Emporium on Essex Street.
Though most people who knew him will remember him for his good looks and mellow demeanor, Lucy most recently made headlines in the spring of 2011, when he was catnapped and later rescued by the Salem police.
Have a fond memory of Lucy? Did you or someone you know get to know him over the years? Feel free to share a farewell message with your neighbors in the comments section below.
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City of Salem Police Department
95 Margin St, Salem, MA
Leslie Levine
9:10 am on Monday, December 3, 2012
Rest in Peace sweet Lucy. Say hi to my fur babies Jaxx and Dakota :)
Leanne Schild
9:42 am on Monday, December 3, 2012
Lucy would often greet me on my way to work along Essex St while he patiently waited for the store to open. It was always a favorite part of my commute! And my 7 year old daughter adored Lucy. I don't know how I'll ever break it to her. :(
Lindsey Roman
9:43 am on Monday, December 3, 2012
RIP Lucy. I actually met him for the first time just a couple weeks ago, after wanting to for awhile. I was walking on Essex Street and he was in one of the parking lots. I couldn't resist petting him and he seemed so happy. He was adorable.
Sara
9:43 am on Monday, December 3, 2012
An honor to get to meet you! We will always remember you
Linda McIlvene
10:08 am on Monday, December 3, 2012
I will miss seeing posts of Lucy on the Barking Cat's FB page. With a name like Lucy, I thought it was a she cat...but everyone keeps saying "he"? RIP Lucy, he or she, and say hi to my Harry at the Rainbow Bridge!!
Karen Scalia
10:39 am on Monday, December 3, 2012
Lucy, such a wonderful cat.
Fave memory: he would meow and purr and roll... convinced I had the power to open the doors to Barking Cat when they were closed. :) He made my husband and I smile many times, he will be missed.
Nancy Santos-Pacheco
1:20 pm on Monday, December 3, 2012
I loved Lucy! He would always greet me on my runs through essex st. RIP Lucy!
Jeanne H
1:37 pm on Monday, December 3, 2012
Rest in peace sweet Lucy.. if werent for the darned allergy i would have loved to have known u .. to have held u on my lap .. u were a beauty and much loved ..RIP ❤
Jaimie Cura
1:51 pm on Monday, December 3, 2012
What an amazing life this cat led! I never had the pleasure of meeting Lucy but what a story!
Kristin S
2:57 pm on Monday, December 3, 2012
Lucy always asked us to let him in as we walked by on our way to the Y on Sat/Sun mornings. He never quite understood that all people didn't have a key to the store...we just saw him last weekend and gave him attention...glad we got to say "bye" we'll really miss him...
North Shore
8:28 pm on Monday, December 3, 2012
So many smiling memories of Lucy. Sorry for your loss Dave & the Barking Cat.
Rebecca Barber
11:21 am on Tuesday, December 4, 2012
I remember when I used to walk into the barking cat and he'd be playing at my hands while checking out lol...
anthony deluca
11:59 am on Tuesday, December 4, 2012
i'll miss seeing you lucy you were very special
Dan Kupka
4:28 pm on Tuesday, December 4, 2012
To Dave P. and family - so sorry for your loss and sad that Lucy is gone. :( I found out about Lucy's passing just now...
MaryAnn Beaton
8:53 pm on Monday, January 7, 2013
Oh Lucy I will miss you as I wrap up my evening summer strolls. Always loved stopping to pat and chat :))