Astroturf Kitties

Ding, Dang and Dong (in order from left to right) were spotted through a large fence in an alleyway on Christie, just north of Bloor in TO. They enjoy the plasticy feeling of Astro-turf on their furry bellies, and pretending they are the fresh produce on display in a backyard convenience store. Sometimes they bat balls around as if to play mini-golf.

Treadmill Kitty

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVjzd320gew

Flower shop: Please do not disturb the cats

I walked from work (42nd and 9th) to church (22nd and 9th) last night, passing on the way, among other things, a belly-dancer and this cat. I guess the flower/plant shop took in some strays, or otherwise has a soft spot for kitties. Everyone had gone home except the cat. You can see part of the note in the window -- "Please do not disturb the cats while they are sleeping by knocking on the glass. Cats can be adopted at..."

They must sleep in the window often.

Did I post this already? Here is another flower shop cat that I saw the other day near church:


I remember seeing this cat a while ago, she stuck in my head because she really reminds me of my old kitty, Kitty:


She died a few years ago now. Kitty! She was so fluffy, and had a white spot on her belly.

Kat's cat

Kat asked me to post this. I think his name is Korn (the owners were big fans of the band when they got him).

Ted

Here's Ted. He's the hobo who lives in my back yard. Here he is taking shelter by some collapsed boxes by the trash. Ted is scraggly and under-nourished, poor fella. I tried to make friends with him but he scampered away before I came within ten feet of him.

Bliss

This cat was a stray, according the innkeeper. I had to go to Newport, Rhode Island to find a cat. (Boston has become a total dog town.)

Finding a cat to photograph was not the reason for the visit, but I digress...

Since he (?*) was a stray, there was no collar. I will call him Bliss, since that was the name of the inn, and because he was an exceedingly happy cat, and so smiley that his eyes never seemed to be able to open. I wondered at first if he could even see, but every time the door opened, he would peer indoors longingly (implying that he can see). The innkeeper said he needs to stay outside, but this cat often tries (and sometimes succeeds) to get inside.

We saw this cat many times during our visit. He was always very friendly and liked to follow us around, purr, and roll on his back.

* I didn't check.

Holy moly

My next cat will have to be a Maine Coon Cat

Alicia Keys

Remember the Mennonite kitty? This is another cat picture from the same friends, Andrea & Nolan. They spotted this little one in a park in Toronto, and named her Alicia Keys. If I am recalling the news correctly, Keys was somewhat shy and ignored Nolan and Andrea.

Polaroid shot & scanned by Andrea.

Outside the bakery

Seen on the way to the subway this morning. I think the cat lives in the bakery and was visiting with this banana-eating customer. Before inspecting the fruit the cat was sitting on the sidewalk, but the man patted the bench and the kitty jumped up.