Remembering Seth, the West Seattle Nursery cat

Nine years ago, in a WSB series on “shop cats,” we featured the story of Seth, who lived at West Seattle Nursery. This past week, WSN’s Marie McKinsey tells us, Seth passed away, at what you might call his retirement home:

No one here ever set out to have a nursery cat, but Seth wandered into the nursery one day, took a look around, and decided that he belonged here. Since it was clear that he wasn’t going to leave, the nursery staff adopted him. He had a good career at the nursery and became friends with a lot of customers. Working in retail took its toll, though, and after 12 years on the job, he was ready to retire. Ingrid Nokes, our gift and houseplant buyer, took him home to live with her and her husband. They made a comfortable home for him to live out his remaining years. Ingrid says, “He was a great mouser and became quite the love kitty in his later years. We will miss him greatly!” Seth passed away peacefully (Wednesday) morning at home, curled up on his favorite pillow.

9 Replies to "Remembering Seth, the West Seattle Nursery cat"

  • Helpful May 13, 2018 (10:49 pm)

    Such a dashing fellow!

  • Marianne May 13, 2018 (11:11 pm)

    Sorry I never got to meet the handsome guy. Thanks for caring for Seth and providing room and board in exchange for his retail and mousing skills.

  • Rick May 14, 2018 (1:46 am)

    Agreed. Handsome boy.

  • anonyme May 14, 2018 (5:42 am)

    I believe Ingrid also adopted the nursery chickens when they retired.  She is a kind soul.

  • ACG May 14, 2018 (12:29 pm)

    So sorry to hear of Seth’s passing. Thanks for posting the link to the old story. What a nice tribute to a good kitty. 

  • Barb May 14, 2018 (2:04 pm)

    Warm condolences on the loss of your dear kitty. He was very lucky to wander into the sanctuary of WSN. How wonderful you all shared his company. 

  • Curate May 15, 2018 (12:06 am)

    Ohh, what a sweet boy. I remember him well! So happy to hear about his final years. Sounds like he had a lovely life.

  • Lisa May 21, 2018 (12:29 pm)

    Thank you for giving this sweet boy a home (and a job).  

    Wishing Seth a gentle journey to the Rainbow Bridge.  

  • Ingrid Nokes & Rodger Johnson May 21, 2018 (5:01 pm)

    To all who sent warm thoughts and wishes regarding Seth:

    Rodger and I want to thank this wonderful community for all the compassion that has been sent our way, especially the folks at the V.C.A West Seattle Animal Hospital.  THANK YOU WEST SEATTLE!  This is truly the best community on the planet!

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