“Man, I can’t imagine an alternate reality in which I’m not a completely obsessed cat person. When I was very young, a stray kitten was yelling at me from across the street near my mom’s workplace. I remember getting out of the station wagon to embrace the kee keez, knowing I’d get in trouble. My mom came back to the car and looked bummed at first—then her heart dropped, and she smiled ear to ear when she saw TIGER.
Shortly thereafter, my father was having full-on conversations with Tiger, and I immediately understood the importance of the bond we have with our pets. They’re our family.
We met up with Haley and Taylor—two absolutely badass women who hold different but equally crucial roles within this animal shelter. This one is very important (and fun) for me, but at times it’s definitely not for the faint of heart. Please keep that in mind as you read through it.
I don’t envy these two, or anyone else working under this roof. But man, I absolutely respect them beyond belief.
My crappy band, Buzzard Dust, is currently writing a concept album where I wrote all the lyrics from the perspective of an extremely important cat in my life. All proceeds from the project are going to Richmond Animal Care & Control. I couldn’t have been more excited to hang out with Haley and Taylor. Everyone at this shelter is a goddamn saint. Please consider donating to them.
Huge thanks to Fuzzy Cactus for providing a safe space for us to record. Thank you to RVA Mag for always having our back. Sincerely hope everyone is keeping their head up in these mind-boggling times.” — host, Harrison Christy
RVA Magazine presents It’s Still Our City, a podcast hosted by Harrison Christy and with Clair Morgan as co-host and producer through NODDERLY. It’s an unfiltered dive into what gives Richmond, VA its edge, its charm, and its soul. If you’ve ever wondered what makes this city tick, this one’s for you.
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