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No doubt you’ve seen her, Jurisprudence, the black-and-white cat that has long been a fixture around the county courthouse in Washington.

Prudence, as she’s sometimes called, underwent surgery for a cancerous tumor at Blue Ridge Animal Hospital in Culpeper last week; and donations are being sought to defray her medical bills. Dr. John Fabish performed the operation, and it was said to be successful.

Prudence doesn't really have an owner, but in recent years the staff at the Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office have tak£n to feeding her. According to Beverly Atkins, Prudence at various times has made the jail, the courthouse and the commissioner’s office her main hang-out. “But she basically does whatever she wants. She's been known to waltz into the courtroom during a trial, or show up during church and sit in the center aisle watching things," said Ms. Atkins. She has even caught movies at The Theatre at Washington, Va.

According to Ms. Atkins, on Tuesday about |200 has been collected toward Prudence’s $274 vet bill. As there is follow-up involved, the final bill is expected to be larger. She asked that anyone who can contribute call her at 6763613. “No donation is too small,” she said.

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