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Author: Kathryn Hughes

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The Cat’s Meat Man
The Public Domain Review12 Feb 2025 • ~2550 words

Kathryn Hughes writes about the lives of Victorian London's "cat's meat men," who sold cheap meat to pet owners. This took place during a time when public attitudes toward cats were shifting—from being seen primarily as rat catchers to becoming beloved domestic companions. The tr...