But even a punctured lung, fractured sternum and deep lacerations couldn't keep him from his duties. In 2013, Stubbs was attacked by a dog and was left with a punctured lung, a fractured sternum and a five-inch gash on his side (Pictured, in recovery), By late 2016 (pictured), Stubbs was largely staying at home instead of being out and about at local Nagley's General Store - tired of the attention and cameras. The Spones point to Mayor Stubbs’ brother, Denali, as the mayorhood’s natural successor — long live the king. “Stubbs lived for 20 years and 3 months,” the family wrote. The Picayune City Council voted to appoint Mr. Jerel Myers to the Picayune School Board of Trustees to replace current member Reverend Edward Stubbs as Stubbs most recent term was coming to an end. Profile: Mayor of Alaska village walks on four paws, Stubbs suffered a vicious attack from a neighborhood dog, Stubbs was elected Talkeetna's "mayor" in 1997 as a write-in candidate, Stubbs began his retreat from the public eye in 2015 due to old age. “He loves the attention, he’s like a little puppy when he’s around people. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. The yellow tabby was found in a box full of kittens in front of the general store.

His ability to unite through cuddles and his fondness for naps made him remarkable, and this mayor -- Stubbs the cat -- also proved that opposable thumbs aren't necessary for success in politics.

The yellow tabby has held the position since 1998 when he was elected in a write-in campaign after disappointment over that year's candidates, Stubbs (in undated photo) was found in a box full of kittens in front of Nagley's General Store. Lauri Stec, Nagley's manager, decided to keep one kitten and named it Stubbs because he had no tail. According to Stubb's family, Mayor Stubbs, as the cat was most commonly known, went to bed Thursday and died overnight, CBS affiliate KTVA-TV reports. according to a Saturday news release from his owners. You sly foxes! Published: 00:33 EDT, 24 July 2017 | Updated: 08:32 EDT, 29 July 2017. 'Thank you, Stubbs, for coming into our lives for the past 31 months; you are a remarkable cat and we will dearly miss you.
(@MayorStubbs) July 24, 2017 Now a new cat takes the furry mantle of in-name-only mayor: Denali, a sociable cat the Spones brought into the household last summer. Stubbs has been at the center of numerous death rumors before, including when he was attacked by a dog in 2013. Although he didn't die, the feline was left with a punctured lung, a fractured sternum and a five-inch gash on his side. "You are are a remarkable cat and we will dearly miss you. Both Myers and Stubbs are black (African American). Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, Nancy Pelosi spectacularly unravels during CNN interview after being asked WHY she is holding up Trump's $1.8TRILLION COVID relief bill - after Dem allies told the isolated Speaker to accept it, 'Thanks for the opportunity to meet your father': Secret emails between Hunter and Burisma adviser show Joe DID meet his son's Ukraine business contacts - one year before the VP made officials fire prosecutor investigating their  company, Marine Corps FIRES commander for 'loss of trust in his ability' after amphibious vehicle training accident in which eight Marines and one sailor died, The worst year ever, right? #RIPStubbs. Stubbs recovered and assumed all his previous mayoral responsibilities. "We couldn't have asked for a better understudy than Denali -- he really has followed in Stubbs' pawprints in just about everything.". We loved the time we were allowed to spend with you.'. The owners say one of their kittens, Denali, could become Stubbs's replacement By Mary Kekatos For Dailymail.com Stubbs, the honorary feline mayor of … After this look at Mayor Stubbs the cat, read up on Sergeant Stubby , the canine hero of World War I, and Wojtek the bear soldier of World War II. “Amazingly, Denali has the exact personality as Stubbs,” the family wrote of the kitten. "Over 75% of visitors ask 'Where's the mayor?' (CNN)In today's political climate, catty politicians claw for every vote, but the mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska, was different.

By 2017, Stubbs just wasn't having it anymore. Stubbs, who liked to drink water and catnip from a margarita glass, quickly became a tourist attraction. Story highlights. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. But by late 2016, he was largely staying at home instead of being out and about at local Nagley’s General Store. Nagley's General Store was used as Stubbs's "mayoral office" during his tenure. Instagram account reveals the funniest, strangest, and most confusing things people have ever overheard in an Uber, 'Biden for Resident': Trump mocks 'Sleepy' Joe's recent senior moments with doctored campaign poster that has the Democrat candidate living in a care home, Joe's SOS to Barack: Obama is to return to campaign trail to help floundering Biden and releases ad urging Democrats to vote, Bill Barr risks the ire of Trump after General Flynn 'unmasking' probe into misconduct by Obama officials finds NO wrongdoing and will NOT lead to criminal charges, The Simpsons give 50 reasons not to elect Trump in 2020 Halloween episode - and they include: 'Looks lousy in a tennis outfit, can't get wife to hold hands and paid $750 in taxes', Ex-White House physician Ronny Jackson says he is 'convinced' Biden is not fit for office following latest memory slips - hours after Trump accused Democrat of suffering 'dementia', Trump's campaign wants former aide Omaraosa to pay for $1 MILLION swing state ad campaign to 'correct' what she revealed about him in book calling him sexist and racist, Increasing number of black Gen-Z voters inspired by Kanye West are questioning their loyalty to Democrat Party and say 'conservatism is blackness', A 'threat to democracy' that could lead to civil war: Big tech slammed by former Facebook chief and star of Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma who is calling for social media reform to end online tribalism, The unflappable ACB: Amy Coney Barrett takes Democrats' relentless questions on abortion and Obamacare for 11 hours without notes - and proves it by producing a blank pad to the glee of GOP Senators, Furious Trump lashes out as Cory Booker puts HIM on trial at Amy Coney Barrett hearing by asking her about 'peaceful transfer of power' and whether president can self-pardon, Amy Coney Barrett says she wept with her family over the video of George Floyd's death, saying: 'I have two black children, this was personal', Democrat Senator Mazie Hirono is slammed for asking Judge Barrett if she has ever sexually assaulted someone, Kamala v. ACB: Democratic VP candidate tears into Trump's SCOTUS nominee over abortion and Obamacare - as judge says she will be nobody's 'pawn' and is 'NOT on a mission to destroy Obamacare', How Amy Coney Barrett dressed to impress women at SCOTUS hearings: Fashion expert says nominee is using 'feminine' colors and 'alluring' silhouettes while fielding questions on abortion rights and Catholic beliefs, 'I make mistakes all the time and that's what life's about': Lily James' ill-timed comments about her 'rebellious' life and women 'having affairs' emerge in wake of canoodling with married Dominic West, SARAH VINE: A doormat?
The comments below have not been moderated. See more ideas about Talkeetna alaska, Alaska, Cats. Although Stubbs is gone, one of his owners' kittens might be ready to take up his mayoral mantle. Although he loved the attention as a kitten and younger cat, Stubbs' life in the public eye eventually began to wear on him.


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