Percy, Ebi and Augie, a Portrait of Calico Cats
Yesterday I told the rescue story of little Augie, the kitty in the center of this portrait, and a little
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cat stories
The August Kitten
Many years ago a couple decided they needed at least one animal companion to share their lives. Both S., the
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Holly on the Rocker, a Portrait I Couldn’t Resist
Holly is a congenial little calico who greets you at the door and knows she’s the center of attention. On
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A Bridge Between the Ages
“Holly was my first and only kitten,” Judi told me. “All my cats were adults that I rescued or adopted.
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A Funny Memory From Childhood: 2010
I originally posted this on August 4, 2010, and the concidence is funny—I was with some of the same friends
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Jar Kitty: Never Give Up Hope, Even After 20 Days
Note: two of the photos below may be a little graphic for some viewers. Twenty days with a plastic peanut
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I’ll Be Seeing You
Seeing Mimi settling down near Peaches’ portrait reminded me of another instance of a cat communicating with one of my
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Art and Cats at a World-famous Museum
This managed colony of working cats is well-loved and cared for—and in existence since 1745 when Empress Elizabeth, daughter of
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Mimi, Mewsing
Something about the light today brings back a memory…something about the time before I came here. How long have I
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July Catnip Chronicles
It’s time for a new issue of Catnip Chronicles! Visit the Catnip Chronicles site and read the June issue for
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