Mayor Stubbs Getting Soused on the Job (You Tube Image) Stubbs, now recovering from the assassination attempt at the vet's office, usually holds office hours at Nagley's General Store. He was 20. 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Instead, Stubbs the cat is sedated and under veterinary care after he was badly injured in a vicious dog attack … After landing the position through a write-in ballot, he made his home at Nagley's General Store, where every day at 4 p.m. he could be found sipping catnip-sprinkled water out of a wine glass. Through his tenure as mayor, Stubbs garnered high approval ratings from everyone but the Talkeetna’s dog population, of course. Stubbs … The vet wasn’t sure Stubbs would survive the trip, so she brought along a euthanasia kit. The people of Talkeetna, Alaska can rest easy, their honorary mayor Stubbs the Cat has returned home after spending a little over a week at the veterinarian. The 'assassination attempt' on the furry politician’s life took place Saturday evening as the 16-year-old Stubbs was out for a stroll and a crab snack in downtown Talkeetna - … ... Poland and Sweden for attending protests calling for Mr Navalny, who survived a chemical weapons assassination attempt in August, to be freed. The beloved honorary mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska, is clinging to life after an attempted assassination - by a dog. Edit: After talking with my cousin I have confirmed that there is a new cat there named Denali. Surviving a recession, an assassination attempt and most recently a change in ownership. [2] Stubbs was described as a tourist attraction , [3] having been flooded with cards and letters, and drawing 30 to 40 tourists each day (most of whom were en route to other Alaska destinations, such as Denali ) [4] who hoped to meet "the mayor". He suffered a … Alaskan Mayor Stubbs for president! In 1997, Stubbs was elected as "mayor" of the small town of Talkeetna, Alaska. By Chloe Bryan Jul 24, 2017 Stubbs, a big yellow cat who survived a dog assassination attempt during his 19-year tenure as honorary mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska, died peacefully last Thursday. Posted by Katie P. B. at 10:39 AM. Media also erroneously reported his death last year. Stubbs, a big yellow cat who survived a dog assassination attempt during his 19-year tenure as honorary mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska, died peacefully last Thursday. The Mayor would like to thank NBC News for this non-political interview. He was 20. Article continues below advertisement. A couple years back there was an assassination attempt by a wild dog. Stubbs’ companion, Lauri Stec, says he’s doing much better, and will recuperate at home for a few days before … Talkeetna's honorary mayor, the world-famous Stubbs the cat, was attacked by a dog Saturday evening and suffered serious injuries, including a deep gash and … A cat who is the mayor of a small town in Alaska has survived a mauling by a local dog. Mayor Stubbs, cat by birth, became a national hero when he was elected honorary mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska.. Stubbs the cat, unofficial Mayor of Talkeetna Alaska, passes away. Stubbs (April 12, 1997 – July 21, 2017) was a cat who was the mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska, from July 1997 until his death. Stubbs the cat — who got his name because he has no tail — has been "mayor" of the 900-person Alaska town for 16 years. ‘Writing’ on his Facebook page, Mayor Stubbs said: “Thank you everyone for you well wishes during my recovery. He suffered a … He peacefully passed in his sleep in July 2017 at the age of 20 following a short retirement from the spotlight. Stubbs recovering in the hospital just days … Privacy Policy, Stubbs, Alaskan Cat Mayor Survives Assassination Attempt By Dog (PICTURE). (Talkeetna is run by a community council and doesn't have an actual mayoral position.). But Stubbs pulled through. "We all love him," said Geoff Pfeiffer, a waiter at the West Rib Pub and Cafe, noting that the mayoral Manx is the center of attention whenever he strolls in. Stec reported the dog attack to animal control officers, but so far there are no suspects in the assassination attempt. . According to the … Continued He’s a beloved mayor, who’s held the top office in Talkeetna, Alaska, for 16 years. Today, he has a Facebook page with more than 6,000 followers, and fans far outside his constituency are sending donations to cover his veterinary bills. Stubbs, Cat Mayor Of Alaska Town, Wins Community Support After Dog's Assassination Attempt Source: Huffington Post ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- The honorary mayor of a tiny Alaska town is noticeably absent this week, when he should be hanging out at the general store or sipping his water-catnip concoctions from a wine glass at the pub next door. Image: Stubbs Mayor Facebook. This weekend's assassination attempt has come as a shock to the townsfolk, who previously believed that the dogs in Talkeetna all respected the Mayor's authority. Mayor Stubbs is recovering in Big Lake-Susitna Veterinary Hospital in Talkeetna, Alaska, His owner Lauri Stec tells KTUU: “Right now they have him very heavily sedated because he’s in so much pain. Mayor Stubbs, cat by birth, became a national hero when he was elected honorary mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska.. A portrait of Mayor Stubbs the cat uploaded on a Facebook page in his name in 2015. Owner Lauri Stec tells KTUU that Stubbs suffered a fractured sternum and a punctured lung, and already has undergone three hours of surgery. He’s arguably the most popular politician in Alaska. The mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska, was brutally mauled by a dog last weekend but is now on the road to recovery. He continued to hold the office until he passed away in 2017. He was … Stubbs the cat — who got his name … Until he died at just over 20 years old, Mayor Stubbs liked to drink a cocktail of water and catnip from a margarita glass. Assignment Alaska: Mayor Stubbs contract. There he receives his water (infused with catnip) in a ceremonial goblet and keeps an eye on all those who come and go. Sections of this page. The feline mayor has held office for 15 years, winning the election as part of a write-in campaign. A brutal assassination attempt on the mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska, has left a cat severely injured, and the perpetrator is still running free on four legs.. That cat was the mayor of this small town, a yellow tabby named Stubbs. . 27.4k. Article continues below advertisement Mayor Stubbs represented the town for 20 years, even after an assassination attempt in 2013, when Stubbs was attacked by a dog and left with a punctured lung, a fractured sternum and a five-inch wound on his side. Stubbs, a big yellow cat who survived a dog assassination attempt during his 19-year tenure as honorary mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska, died peacefully last Thursday. Our thoughts are with Mayor Stubbs as he continues to recover. He was 20. The long time mayor of Talkeetna has served for more than 17-years. According to the AP, the 900-person town has no human mayor, and perhaps that's just as well — Stubbs appeared to be extremely … Meanwhile, the people of Talkeetna are anxiously awaiting the return of their mayor. Surviving a recession, an assassination attempt and most recently a change in ownership. ktuu.com. He’s survived being shot by a BB gun and falling into a cold fryer vat at the West Rib Pub and Café, the restaurant attached to Stec’s general store. This weekend's assassination attempt has come as a shock to the townsfolk, who previously believed that the dogs in Talkeetna all respected the Mayor's authority. Mayor Stubbs Getting Soused on the Job (You Tube Image) Stubbs, now recovering from the assassination attempt at the vet's office, usually holds office hours at Nagley's General Store. 4 Stubbs, Cat Mayor Of Alaska Town, survives Dog's Assassination Attempt. Stubbs the cat, Alaska town mayor, mauled by … Surviving a recession, an assassination attempt and most recently a change in ownership. Laura Moss is a journalist with more than 15 years of experience writing about science, nature, culture, and the environment. Stubbs is the town’s pride and joy, bringing in dozens of tourists each day, generating steady revenue for Talkeetna. There he receives his water (infused with catnip) in a ceremonial goblet and keeps an eye on all … Mayor Stubbs has since passed on. The cost of his medical care could top $2,000. Mayor Stubbs represented the town for 20 years, even after an assassination attempt in 2013, when Stubbs was attacked by a dog and left with a punctured lung, a fractured sternum and a five-inch wound on his side. News from Alaska reports that an unidentified dog made an assassination attempt against the mayor’s life. In 2013, Stubbs barely survived an assassination attempt from a canine constituent; the attack left Stubbs with a punctured lung, fractured sternum, and a … “I am thankful for the opportunity to continue leading the great town of Talkeetna onwards to brighter tomorrows.”, Get top stories and blog posts emailed to me each day. Anthony Armentano, exclusive to Global Animal. Stubbs was elected in 1998 through a write-in campaign. "He’s a freaking tough boy," Stec told The Washington Post. Mayor Stubbs, who happens to be a cat, has been the honorary mayor … Posted by 3 years ago. Newsletters may offer personalized content or advertisements. Stubbs passed away in the night of July 21, the Nagley's Store owners announced. Doctors removed his chest tube Tuesday, and the cat is breathing on his own for the first time since the attack. The beloved honorary mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska, is clinging to life after an attempted assassination - by a dog. Stubbs was elected in 1998 through a write-in campaign. The incident left the tabby cat with a punctured lung, fractured sternum, and a 5-inch gash in his side.