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Thread started 02/09/17 2:27am

justAmeda

How Many Paisley (the cats) were there?

This was posted by People of Paisley Park's FB page ....

If you're a Prince fan worth your weight you know that Prince had a cat named Paisley. But do you know exactly how many Paisley's there were? I can't say I know for sure!

The August 2002 issue of Cat Fancy magazine reported that Prince had named his cat, Paisley, CEO of his Paisley Park Enterprises. In the article a "spokesperson" for Paisley Park was quoted as saying, "She is a great boss, she never yells and spends most of the day sleeping in her office. The only problem is... she likes to scratch the drapes."

The article went on to describe Paisley as a 7-year old tabby, which puts her birth year at 1995; however, it's been said that when Paisley Park was under construction in 1987 a cat was seen wandering about and was taken in by staff. This cat was reported to be named Paisley.

Now, let me tell you about Scott Ogle, who first met Prince in the Summer of 1994. At that time Scott was working as Pro-Audio tech for another entertainer, but eventually worked with Prince at Paisley Park as a late night audio tech. He describes yet another Paisley the cat who would find its way into Prince's heart and home.

"This happened sometime in 2006. I was on the phone with Prince late one night when he discovered a kitten must have followed him into the garage at Paisley Park. He was in the studio and saw it on the video monitor wandering around, and he had a fit. (Like a real fit!)

I convinced him he should give it something to eat. 'What can I feed him?' he asked, so I ran through a list of things that cats can eat...hamburger, chicken, even a couple hot dogs cut up or bologna. There was dead silence on the phone. He says, 'You do remember I am a vegetarian, right? You think I have any bologna or hot dogs around here?' I suggested cheese or tuna and some milk. 'I think I've got some tuna and milk', he says. I told him to give the poor thing a little bit and then set the rest outside the door so he will go out, but I said he probably doesn't have any friends and will most likely die out there. There's dead silence on the phone again and then he says, 'I'll call you back' and hangs up.

Two hours later (3:30 am or so) the phone rings again and it's Prince asking, 'What should I name it?'"

According to Scott he saw the grey/white/black-striped cat around Paisley Park a few times after that phone call in 2006, but how long this cat lived at Paisley Park is a mystery. If you've been on a tour at Paisley Park since it opened in October 2016 you may have spotted the small cat-sized carrier in Prince's office. It tugs on your heartstrings to see it there.

If you met one of the Paisley's of Paisley Park or have any additional insight on these lucky felines please share!

here is a pic of Paisley (the first)

16649546_286684508415717_2517164516539654112_n.jpg?oh=f596916aaf8a576f246b86889f0f99ef&oe=59409A4C

16473256_286684511749050_5436079161707185473_n.jpg?oh=37b08cfde533226666945e3d5f1f7822&oe=58FF8572

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Reply #1 posted 02/09/17 5:02am

MrNelson7

Waiting for the pussy jokes.... pussy

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Reply #2 posted 02/09/17 5:40am

ACharmed1

MrNelson7 said:

Waiting for the pussy jokes.... pussy

nod

I'm waiting 4 Sniffles 2 be brought up again. Who remembers that thread? Sniffles was pure as the driven snow in the beginning. But some how by the end she was an alcholic, cat-nip addicted whore who liked 2 play drums like crazy after she got back from staying at Sheila's, and take baths in P's tub.
7aab2743f748804ed51eab40679f1716.jpg

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Reply #3 posted 02/09/17 5:47am

justAmeda

ACharmed1 said:

MrNelson7 said:

Waiting for the pussy jokes.... pussy

nod

I'm waiting 4 Sniffles 2 be brought up again. Who remembers that thread? Sniffles was pure as the driven snow in the beginning. But some how by the end she was an alcholic, cat-nip addicted whore who liked 2 play drums like crazy after she got back from staying at Sheila's, and take baths in P's tub.
7aab2743f748804ed51eab40679f1716.jpg

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ROTFL! yeah I liked sniffles! biggrin

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Reply #4 posted 02/09/17 6:01am

malbena

justAmeda said:

ACharmed1 said:

nod

I'm waiting 4 Sniffles 2 be brought up again. Who remembers that thread? Sniffles was pure as the driven snow in the beginning. But some how by the end she was an alcholic, cat-nip addicted whore who liked 2 play drums like crazy after she got back from staying at Sheila's, and take baths in P's tub.
7aab2743f748804ed51eab40679f1716.jpg

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ROTFL! yeah I liked sniffles! biggrin

lol lol

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Reply #5 posted 02/09/17 9:18am

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Reply #6 posted 02/09/17 9:31am

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I remember a cat of his named Scarlett (no, not from the song).

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Reply #7 posted 02/09/17 9:45am

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justAmeda said:



This was posted by People of Paisley Park's FB page ....



If you're a Prince fan worth your weight you know that Prince had a cat named Paisley. But do you know exactly how many Paisley's there were? I can't say I know for sure!


The August 2002 issue of Cat Fancy magazine reported that Prince had named his cat, Paisley, CEO of his Paisley Park Enterprises. In the article a "spokesperson" for Paisley Park was quoted as saying, "She is a great boss, she never yells and spends most of the day sleeping in her office. The only problem is... she likes to scratch the drapes."



The article went on to describe Paisley as a 7-year old tabby, which puts her birth year at 1995; however, it's been said that when Paisley Park was under construction in 1987 a cat was seen wandering about and was taken in by staff. This cat was reported to be named Paisley.


Now, let me tell you about Scott Ogle, who first met Prince in the Summer of 1994. At that time Scott was working as Pro-Audio tech for another entertainer, but eventually worked with Prince at Paisley Park as a late night audio tech. He describes yet another Paisley the cat who would find its way into Prince's heart and home.


"This happened sometime in 2006. I was on the phone with Prince late one night when he discovered a kitten must have followed him into the garage at Paisley Park. He was in the studio and saw it on the video monitor wandering around, and he had a fit. (Like a real fit!)


I convinced him he should give it something to eat. 'What can I feed him?' he asked, so I ran through a list of things that cats can eat...hamburger, chicken, even a couple hot dogs cut up or bologna. There was dead silence on the phone. He says, 'You do remember I am a vegetarian, right? You think I have any bologna or hot dogs around here?' I suggested cheese or tuna and some milk. 'I think I've got some tuna and milk', he says. I told him to give the poor thing a little bit and then set the rest outside the door so he will go out, but I said he probably doesn't have any friends and will most likely die out there. There's dead silence on the phone again and then he says, 'I'll call you back' and hangs up.


Two hours later (3:30 am or so) the phone rings again and it's Prince asking, 'What should I name it?'"


According to Scott he saw the grey/white/black-striped cat around Paisley Park a few times after that phone call in 2006, but how long this cat lived at Paisley Park is a mystery. If you've been on a tour at Paisley Park since it opened in October 2016 you may have spotted the small cat-sized carrier in Prince's office. It tugs on your heartstrings to see it there.


If you met one of the Paisley's of Paisley Park or have any additional insight on these lucky felines please share!






here is a pic of Paisley (the first)


16649546_286684508415717_2517164516539654112_n.jpg?oh=f596916aaf8a576f246b86889f0f99ef&oe=59409A4C




16473256_286684511749050_5436079161707185473_n.jpg?oh=37b08cfde533226666945e3d5f1f7822&oe=58FF8572



Wow, beautiful cat!
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Reply #8 posted 02/09/17 10:08am

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I don't see prince giving several cats the same name ... :no:

paisley as far as I know was a maine coon strolling around PP in construction and prince adopted him/her (dunno if it was a girl or boy). all 3 posted pics should be paisley which died ... hmmm ... 2004??? ... it was announced at NPGMC.

nevertheless the phone story is cute and I would love to know more about it and that kitten.
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Reply #9 posted 02/09/17 11:55am

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purplethunder3121 said:




Every time I see this photo, I wonder why the dang cat dish is so dirty?
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Reply #10 posted 02/09/17 3:05pm

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LOVESYMBOLNUMBER2 said:

purplethunder3121 said:

Every time I see this photo, I wonder why the dang cat dish is so dirty?



The picture further up shows a white pristine bowl, I think this picture is just shading and lighting.

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Reply #11 posted 02/09/17 4:56pm

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luvgirl said:

justAmeda said:

This was posted by People of Paisley Park's FB page ....

If you're a Prince fan worth your weight you know that Prince had a cat named Paisley. But do you know exactly how many Paisley's there were? I can't say I know for sure!

The August 2002 issue of Cat Fancy magazine reported that Prince had named his cat, Paisley, CEO of his Paisley Park Enterprises. In the article a "spokesperson" for Paisley Park was quoted as saying, "She is a great boss, she never yells and spends most of the day sleeping in her office. The only problem is... she likes to scratch the drapes."

The article went on to describe Paisley as a 7-year old tabby, which puts her birth year at 1995; however, it's been said that when Paisley Park was under construction in 1987 a cat was seen wandering about and was taken in by staff. This cat was reported to be named Paisley.

Now, let me tell you about Scott Ogle, who first met Prince in the Summer of 1994. At that time Scott was working as Pro-Audio tech for another entertainer, but eventually worked with Prince at Paisley Park as a late night audio tech. He describes yet another Paisley the cat who would find its way into Prince's heart and home.

"This happened sometime in 2006. I was on the phone with Prince late one night when he discovered a kitten must have followed him into the garage at Paisley Park. He was in the studio and saw it on the video monitor wandering around, and he had a fit. (Like a real fit!)

I convinced him he should give it something to eat. 'What can I feed him?' he asked, so I ran through a list of things that cats can eat...hamburger, chicken, even a couple hot dogs cut up or bologna. There was dead silence on the phone. He says, 'You do remember I am a vegetarian, right? You think I have any bologna or hot dogs around here?' I suggested cheese or tuna and some milk. 'I think I've got some tuna and milk', he says. I told him to give the poor thing a little bit and then set the rest outside the door so he will go out, but I said he probably doesn't have any friends and will most likely die out there. There's dead silence on the phone again and then he says, 'I'll call you back' and hangs up.

Two hours later (3:30 am or so) the phone rings again and it's Prince asking, 'What should I name it?'"

According to Scott he saw the grey/white/black-striped cat around Paisley Park a few times after that phone call in 2006, but how long this cat lived at Paisley Park is a mystery. If you've been on a tour at Paisley Park since it opened in October 2016 you may have spotted the small cat-sized carrier in Prince's office. It tugs on your heartstrings to see it there.

If you met one of the Paisley's of Paisley Park or have any additional insight on these lucky felines please share!

here is a pic of Paisley (the first)

16649546_286684508415717_2517164516539654112_n.jpg?oh=f596916aaf8a576f246b86889f0f99ef&oe=59409A4C

16473256_286684511749050_5436079161707185473_n.jpg?oh=37b08cfde533226666945e3d5f1f7822&oe=58FF8572

Wow, beautiful cat!

... huh. That looks like two different cats. The second is more orangey. But then again, the first one is in black and white, so maybe not. And torties are the best, most brilliant, most bitchy cats EVER. lol

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Reply #12 posted 02/09/17 5:15pm

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SpookyNopetopus said:

luvgirl said:

justAmeda said: Wow, beautiful cat!

... huh. That looks like two different cats. The second is more orangey. But then again, the first one is in black and white, so maybe not. And torties are the best, most brilliant, most bitchy cats EVER. lol

looks the same to me. exact same pattern on face. Theres a cat named paisley pictured in a book, i think it might be "Slave 2 the Rhythm". Dont know if its that one as must have mislaid my copy to check

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Reply #13 posted 02/10/17 4:27am

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ACharmed1 said:



MrNelson7 said:


Waiting for the pussy jokes.... pussy



nod

I'm waiting 4 Sniffles 2 be brought up again. Who remembers that thread? Sniffles was pure as the driven snow in the beginning. But some how by the end she was an alcholic, cat-nip addicted whore who liked 2 play drums like crazy after she got back from staying at Sheila's, and take baths in P's tub.
7aab2743f748804ed51eab40679f1716.jpg

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Yeah. She was Princes adopted cat who rejected him. Now shes strutting around on the PP tours acting like her and Prince were married.
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Reply #14 posted 02/10/17 5:17am

justAmeda

BillieBalloon said:

ACharmed1 said:

nod

I'm waiting 4 Sniffles 2 be brought up again. Who remembers that thread? Sniffles was pure as the driven snow in the beginning. But some how by the end she was an alcholic, cat-nip addicted whore who liked 2 play drums like crazy after she got back from staying at Sheila's, and take baths in P's tub.
7aab2743f748804ed51eab40679f1716.jpg

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Yeah. She was Princes adopted cat who rejected him. Now shes strutting around on the PP tours acting like her and Prince were married.

lol lol lol lol lol lol

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