Sheriff's office photoshops cats into Facebook posts
Greta Iverson, The News Journal
March 7, 2015
Cecil
County Sheriff's office has gained a lot of attention on Facebook… for
photoshopping cats into their weather posts with the hashtag
#weatherkitty. The cat, named Foots because of her tiny feet, has
caught people's attention and has drawn in more traffic to the Facebook
page than stories about local heroes. "When you post positive
information and people hit the 'like' button, it comes up in their news
feed," Cpl. Michael Kalinsky said. "So when we post wanted photos or
seeking info on suspects, we get more responses."
Kalinsky
started 'shoppin the cat into photos after a "thundersnow" forecast
last year. He posted a cat with lightning behind it, and it drew in a
ton of "likes." "There was another corporal here who dared me to
keep doing it," he said. "I don't put a lot of effort to make her
proportional to the image." While he manages the sheriff's office
Facebook page, he is still a patrol corporal. He responds to crime
scenes and death, but sees #weatherkitty as a way to "lighten the mood."
Facebookers
have responded positively to the kitty. Comments like, "Can't wait to
see where he turns up next!! Be safe on the roads..." fill the page. Others
just appreciate the kitty's cuteness. "Love that Kitty!! Soft Kitty,
warm Kitty, little ball of fur!!! Thanks for the update," one person
posted on an icy conditions advisory post from March 3.
The small 6-pound cat has garnered plenty of affection and attention in Cecil County. "She's a mini-celebrity," Kalinsky added. The sheriff's office is glad to finally see some attention for their quirky posts. "Weatherkitty
helps bring new eyes to the page, which is extremely important to us
when we need help or want to publicize a case," Kalinsky said.
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