The Cats of Parliament Hill

Apparently cats can be political, too. On a walk around Parliament Hill yesterday, I can across this little kitty complex. The sign above describes how this place was built to take care of the stray cats who were already living here. They are neutered, fed and sheltered with this cute home insulated with hay and straw. The cats seemed not to mind their squirrel neighbours skitting around them, or the onlookers (us) from the other side of the fence. There is even a little box where you can add donations to help care for the little guys. What a cute, fuzzy, and pleasant surprise in what can feel like such a cold spot full of serious, professional politicians and government workers who don't seem to know that black isn't the only colour of clothes out there.

I wonder if the cats have names like Stephen Harper, or Mulrooney or maybe even Sheila Copps.

The Whole Neighbourhood on my Back Porch

As I was drinking my morning coffee today, I looked out the window only to see something moving in the trees. At first I thought it was a squirrel, but it was too big. A racoon? Upon closer look, I realized it was a cat! What a a beauty.

While I was outside snapping photos of Charcoal, I spotted this guy down below. He saw me, meowed, and ran up the stairs to meet me. I will call him Smudgy, because of his nose.

I went back inside. Minutes later this cutie comes running up to the deck.

I go get the reluctant Peter-Banjo, my new cat, to come and meet The Fuzz.

They exchange greetings. The Fuzz asked to come inside. Peter-Banjo was a little unsure and said nothing. He was content to be on this side of the glass.

Here's a video of all three "grounded" cats coming together:

Warehouse cats

I forget where I saw these guys, there were three cats that all looked pretty much the same, hanging out at night in this empty store/storage space somewhere here in New York. Clearly I had to photo them.

Poking Creepers the Cat

Island Cats

This summer my friends, Matthew and Laura, lived on Toronto Island. Many domesticated cats can be spotted roaming the paths of this escape away from, yet within the city, paradise. This photo is compliments of Matt, who snapped this great shot of the ginger twins.

Cat Naps with Jesus

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Cats that look like Hitler