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LouieKablooie t1_it5e5hn wrote

These could be sold like maps in Hollywood where the stars live. Great work OP.

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jay_ze OP t1_it5dmeg wrote

Work in progress. Let’s make this the authoritative list. Shout out to u/bigpappyj for the inspiration

Edit for visibility - anyone got pictures of:

sprocket(advance auto parts)

Annabelle(linden row)

mihos (wax moon) retired. Any info on the new store cat?

mouse(azalea aquarium)

Chili (pj petts)

Dezi (scrap rva)

Patty (Patrick Henry pub)

Toby (Garnett’s)

Rocket (Agecroft Hall)

Alice (Hollywood cemetery)

Chica (Eric Schindler gallery)

Maybe I’ll have to go on a pilgrimage..

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mewisme700 t1_it6avmj wrote

You forgot Sprocket at the Gaskins and Broad Advanced Auto!

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jay_ze OP t1_ita4f3s wrote

I finally found a picture of sprocket!

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iMelancholyKid t1_it8pj51 wrote

warlock who hung around sheilds/Joe's inn but haven't seen since covid?

Fitz at Scuffletown Park

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RufusDelgado t1_it8tdax wrote

Is it a black cat? I remember there was a friendly cat once when I went to Joe's inn and as I was leaving he snuck in the door and I was like oh well lol.

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No-Resolution-4192 t1_itgqjlx wrote

omg my cat makes the list

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szai t1_it76sxu wrote

Love Mouse <3 she is a sassy fish lady.

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No-Neighborhood9052 t1_ite6817 wrote

Anyone know the name of the orange cat that roams Church Hill? I never knew if he was just a neighborhood cat or belonged to someone. I have photos if that's of interest.

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spiirel t1_itcqh8f wrote

I’ve got pics of Mihos but he retired!

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jay_ze OP t1_itcr4no wrote

Oh no! Thanks for the heads up, I did see a picture of a black kitten named lunastella on their instagram, any idea if she’s the new manager?

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spiirel t1_itfop9k wrote

I stop by every few weeks and haven’t seen any new cats but maybe! If you message them on IG they’ll reply. They’re active on there.

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AsstCurmudgeon t1_it5gpeq wrote

This makes me very happy. Thanks to the artist for their time, talent and generosity.

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jay_ze OP t1_it79hfu wrote

And a thank you to my wife for being a good sport about how I chose to spend my Thursday evening

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Scat_Olympics t1_it5gbi9 wrote

The hero we don’t deserve. Well done!

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TripawdCorgi t1_it83s3q wrote

This post will have my vote for best post of 2022.

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jay_ze OP t1_it8hkub wrote

I am but a humble servant of Francine

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MxCowCat t1_it5m05a wrote

Toby the black and white cat that hangs out at Garnett's!!

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chairmanbrando t1_it5ouka wrote

I forgot about Toby. He meows like a smoker and lives next door, I think, but apparently knows folks'll pet him if he comes by Garnett's. I gave him some good scratches while I was waiting for my takeout and he tried to follow me inside. I was not aware of him following me and the door shut itself on him! Sorry, Toby!

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ideatanything t1_it5m4cl wrote

The Hill Cafe has a couple of cats that hang around!

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ansrcat t1_it5gatu wrote

Need these on a t-shirt!

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Court_of_Appeals t1_it5poj4 wrote

Annabelle is the hotel cat at linden row! I don’t have a pic but she’s a very cute tuxedo cat

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alex_bvb t1_it5wfht wrote

Wow, thanks for this. I moved to the area a few months ago and didn't want to be the dumbass to ask which Lowe's was Francine's home

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chairmanbrando t1_it5l2gq wrote

Can I go pet Monty?

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FARTBOSS420 t1_it5oqrv wrote

Perhaps for a very short amount of time technically?

Monty is apparently a bobcat lol

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t6t6t6t t1_it5p2e2 wrote

I am very much team WON TON

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r0llo_tomasi t1_it6r4jp wrote

Azalea Aquariums has a lovely cat named Mouse :D

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SkyeCatt t1_it6ye74 wrote

This is the best RVA post, ever, and I have a new goal. Meeting these store cats is now one of my priorities!

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ptt2020kpl t1_it67sjt wrote

You are missing Sprocket! He’s at the W. broad advance auto parts (near Gaskins rd).

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bitch_tomboy t1_it9mvcg wrote

Aww, my girl Francine! I took care of her when I used to work there! She's still ony chewy account, lol

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heraus t1_it5fy1o wrote

Bravo!! Love this

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Disgrazzled-ar44771 t1_it5jjw3 wrote

There's a Shell Gas station on Ironbridge Rd, across from the county government buildings that has a cute little kitty. Not sure what it's name is, but love seeing the cute little kitty 🐈

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drdeeznuts420 t1_it8w9mt wrote

Patty from Patrick Henry’s is the sweetest baby girl

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AWWWYEAHHHH t1_it5qum0 wrote

Wait where is Cricket that wears a bowtie near Chioccas?

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dolphinitely t1_it68czi wrote

edgar and francine are my besties

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Monkeyexp7 t1_it68xfg wrote

Dont forget Chika, Tino's roommate!

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jay_ze OP t1_it6yl1e wrote

Oo I was unaware. I’ll be updating at some point - there are many more cats I’m finding out about!

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Seanaldss t1_it7s2b9 wrote

Pholicia getting stolen from the answer was one of the biggest heart breaks I’ve gone through. Sweet girl is probably still pissed she’s not getting all the love back there lol.

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mordenumero1 t1_it7th3u wrote

I would like to nominate the sweet old cat at Azalea Aquariums. Its name might be mouse.

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jay_ze OP t1_it7uxtr wrote

I found a picture of mouse, they’ll be featured in version 2

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Sure_Illustrator_456 t1_it89vpr wrote

Amazing! Wanna share, how can I credit you?

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jay_ze OP t1_it8bw0s wrote

Share away! I’m just out here doing the lord’s(Francine’s) work. We’ve identified at least 8 other cats so I’ll do an update once I can get all the pics and then call it done

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p0lizei t1_it9z8e5 wrote

Best post on r/RVA made all year.

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Anianna t1_it5qcqj wrote

Is the cat in the used bookshop on Carry Street still around? It's been a while since I've been out that way.

Edit: Is that Chop Suey Books?

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nateshoe91 t1_it5sww9 wrote

Yes, it's chop suey.

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Anianna t1_it5t46y wrote

My memory is shot. I couldn't think of the name of it and that didn't sound familiar. My bad. WonTon's a cutie!

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nateshoe91 t1_it5tneq wrote

No need to apologize! And I agree. A highlight of walking through carytown

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thetiredorbit t1_it761vx wrote

Chili at PJ Petts pet supply store on Forest !

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donkeybrains_frogkid t1_it88upy wrote

Cricket is such a cool cat! I may or may not have been to Sneed's a few times with no plans to buy anything.

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lunar_unit t1_it9o7b2 wrote

Schindler Gallery has another cat named Chica also.

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jay_ze OP t1_it9p40j wrote

I am currently on the hunt for the elusive chica

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lunar_unit t1_it9q9ob wrote

I know the owner of the gallery. She said she'd try to post a photo

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jay_ze OP t1_it9qj7q wrote

Excellent! I’ve been mostly hunting on instagram

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lunar_unit t1_it9r7it wrote

She sent me some photos of Chica. I uploaded them here:

https://imgur.com/a/towcy4R

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connor8383 t1_it9tsxa wrote

Lewis and Clark are sick of our shit, look at that photo

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vabloom t1_itaco14 wrote

We love you for this!

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MellowYellow816 t1_itbvol6 wrote

My mother is the manager of sneeds nursery... I showed her this list and she loves it! I'll make sure Cricket sees the list, but I can't guarantee that she won't attack you for not putting her higher on the list😄😄

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jay_ze OP t1_itc3sh3 wrote

Oh no! It really was in no particular order. But maybe I’ll bump her up for version 2

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rcb4d t1_it5nz48 wrote

RIP Pholecia

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slurpfast t1_it6zhxv wrote

[Mihos at Wax moon Records enters the chat]

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tastysnake667 t1_itqkdum wrote

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jay_ze OP t1_itr7066 wrote

I suppose 6 is technically henrico but short pump is greater rva. It’s there on the map though

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tastysnake667 t1_itr8r2g wrote

It’s a pleasing map, I just thought that was kinda funny

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jay_ze OP t1_itr91k4 wrote

I’m almost done with an updated and more complete one, there are a couple more out on the west end

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