ST. PAUL, Minn. — Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday reported that the Walz household cat has gone lacking.
Walz tweeted discover that the cat, named Afton, had wandered away from home.
“We respect our neighbors in Saint Paul maintaining an eye fixed out for him,” Walz tweeted. “There shall be two very grateful youngsters over right here if Afton finds his method home.”
Some information out of the Walz family: Our household cat, Afton, has gone lacking.
We respect our neighbors in Saint Paul maintaining an eye fixed out for him. There shall be two very grateful youngsters over right here if Afton finds his method home. pic.twitter.com/Kh1RN0sHje
— Governor Tim Walz (@GovTimWalz) August 31, 2023
Numerous Twitter customers provided condolences and recommendation.
“He would possibly strive to return to your final residence so neighbors ought to verify there too,” consumer Ann Freeman provided.
“From expertise – put his litter field outdoors a entrance or again door together with his cat mattress or unwashed blanket/clothes of his favourite particular person within the family or the place he sleeps,” consumer Lucy wrote.
However, extra replies on Twitter used the cat’s disappearance to attain political factors towards Walz. The responses on Facebook had been, by and huge, extra supportive.
The Animal Humane Society has a web page arrange detailing the story behind Afton and his adoption by the Walz household.
“Afton is as affectionate as he’s mischievous,” the web page reviews. “Afton is all about meals and affection. The orange tabby has been identified to steal treats meant for visitors and loves cupcakes. And if the people give him just a few scratches, that is even higher.”
