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For Philadelphia bicyclist, a cat is his co-pilot

In this Tuesday, May 21, 2013 photo, bicyclist Rudi Saldia and his cat Mary Jane pose for a portrait during an interview with the Associated Press in Philadelphia. Saldia often buzzes around Philadelphia with his year-old feline Mary Jane perched on his shoulder. Their urban adventures have turned heads on the street and garnered big hits on YouTube.

For bicyclist Rudi Saldia, you could say a cat is his co-pilot. 3 hours ago

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