ChocoCat

Sailor used to have a dark chocolate bar down his back, as seen in these photos with Wally three months ago.But a Siamese cat's coloring is always changing, and now Sailor has a mini moon pie on each hip. He is probably darkening to an allover Fudgsicle tone.Sailor himself, like chocolate, is an irresistibly sweet and addictive kitty.

Waldo the doorman

I've never seen a cat get such a thrill out of a swinging door. Wally even sleeps against the door so he can play with it when it opens.

Stackable cats

Us cats are literally stacked on top of each other in front of the air conditioning vents. Those are Homer's feet atop Wally's head.

Like Smittysville

My itty bitty kitty, Smitty, has had a busy week. He was rehomed only to bounce right back again. The people who adopted him complained, "he cries too much and scratched our toddler." I was thrilled to hear this, because I didn't feel 100% good about these people when I let them have Smitty. (Below is Smitty with his big buddy Wally.)
Conducting the kitty adoption process totally sucks. I'm ineffective at screening and interviewing people because I'm so emotionally involved. And the field of applicants ain't exactly the prime pickins of cat-oriented humanity. (Below is Smitty with big kitten Sky.)I will keep Smitty on craigslist, however, so that someone remarkable can find him. Smitty absorbs most of my attention, and my older kitties suffer -- they deserve more attention than they get anyway.

Wally the chill king

Waldo is seen here napping amid the debris of my kitchen renovation, which is finally almost complete.The photo below shows key elements of my fresh new retro '40s kitchen, which soon will be unveiled here, complete with kitties on the countertop.

Flying cat-shaped particles

One minute earlier reveals the reason for Natalie's sudden propulsion: the uncomfortable proximity of Waldo. Also seen are black Linus and tabby girl Cricket. (Click photos to enlarge.)

Wally World

It looks like Waldo (Wally) is here to stay. His hurt foot has healed. He's in love with the yard and kitty door. He is one happy camper.The tabby next to Waldo is another new kitty, Cricket. She was feral but became tame within a few months. Cricket now pretty much rules the bed.

Where's Waldo been?

New kid Waldo appeared in my yard this week with a hurt front foot. He's a lap cat, a bed hog, and a total sweetheart, even to other cats.I've got Waldo on craigslist but don't expect his owner to turn up. It's a joy to be able to comfort him after whatever traumas got him here, unlike the many ferals I can't hold and reassure.