Man Was On The Verge Of Bankruptcy Till His Cat Stepped In And Saved The Day

In 2005 Tim Dombrowski was on the verge of declaring bankruptcy after breaking his neck. One day a TV ad caught his attention. Dick Clark was hawking a three-CD set on how to make a fortune selling on eBay. After buying the CDs and a computer, Dombrowski set about hunting for antiques near his home in Willsboro, New York in the Adirondacks to resell on eBay. His last-ditch attempt to make money was a success-- thanks to the help of his favorite furry friend. Via: Cats On Catnip

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After scouring his local area for antiques, Dombrowski began to take pictures to upload and sell. Only there was a catch; his cat wouldn't get out of the frame! His cat, Mercedes, loves to post with his antiques; and she has caused an increase in interest

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In an interview with Forbes, Dubrowski said that "As I took my pictures, Mercedes started wanting more attention and sitting next to my items, so I just started using her to pose." "Then she started to stand up, really hamming it up good, and I started getting plenty of messages, about three per day."
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Dombrowski was delighted to discover that Mercedes was a brilliant business partner.

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His posts featuring Mercedes have gained more attention than the ones without; so it makes sense for him to use his gorgeous feline as a marketing strategy.
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Unsurprisingly, people often ask if Mercedes comes with the items (she doesn't, just to clarify!).

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One doctor who fell in love with her photos even offered $3000 to buy her. Obviously, Dombrowski declined, saying: "She's priceless! We could never get rid of her, not for a million dollars."
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Like her owner, Mercedes also went through a rough patch. She was a rescue cat and the only survivor of her litter.

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She hasn't let it bother her though, and is well-loved--not to mention a little famous, now!

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Man Was On The Verge Of Bankruptcy Till His Cat Stepped In And Saved The Day

After scouring his local area for antiques, Dombrowski began to take pictures to upload and sell. Only there was a catch; his cat wouldn't get out of the frame! His cat, Mercedes, loves to post with his antiques; and she has caused an increase in interest

Dombrowski was delighted to discover that Mercedes was a brilliant business partner.

Unsurprisingly, people often ask if Mercedes comes with the items (she doesn't, just to clarify!).

Like her owner, Mercedes also went through a rough patch. She was a rescue cat and the only survivor of her litter.

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