Full photo of one of the leg day ones. This one features Blake the adult, shorthaired tuxedo cat shot in black and white. Its grainy texture & stark light & shadow are classic film noir visual tropes. The cat is curled in a cat bed with one hind leg poking out.
Composite of 4 photos (one in each corner) and a text banner across the center. The text reads “create your own leg day” and the photos each show a recumbant adult tuxedo cat in various positions of laying down and sticking a leg out
Photo of a tuxedo cat sitting in a soft-sided cat carrier, his head poking up through the open top. He looks resigned yet curious, and calm.
I was so proud of Blake today, who handled his follow-up appointment at his dentist very well. He seems to be mid-way in his healing from the extractions. #cats #CatSky #tuxedocats #BlakeCat
Photo of the face of a tuxedo cat sitting on a couch. He’s looking up and his pink tongue is sticking out in blep mode. He looks calm & interested in what’s going on just out of frame
Photo of the front half of a cream colored adult shorthair cat. She’s sleeping peacefully on top of a towel.
We’ve been having a good #Caturday. Hope yours has been good, too. Blake’s giving a lot more bleps, & his dental work is healing well. Mello is mostly sleeping today. She moves so fast I get the best pics of her when she’s cat-napping. #cats #catsky #MelloCat #BlakeCat #tuxedocats #orangecats
Photo of an adult shorthair tuxedo cat laying on his side, his torso & front end in the frame. He’s outstretched and his right front foreleg shows a recently-shaved spot where the IV was given during his oral surgery this week
Photo of same tuxedo cat showing his beautiful face. He’s outstretched and looks calm, showing no pain or mouth swelling.
Happy #Caturday to all, & especially to Blake, who had a big week- oral surgery. He’s recovering well & already so much more happy and out of pain, despite still healing. ❤️🩹 #cats #CatSky #BlakeCat #tuxedocats
This photo features the Short-haired, adult tuxedo cat shown laying on his cat bed in the sunshine. The light is showing off his whiskers, and the texture and colors of his fur. He seems sound asleep. In the background there is a window that shows a glimpse of some patio potted plants.
Blake is doing well these days. I’d say here is a photo showing what he loves to do on #Caturday, but it’s basically what he enjoys everyday. 😺 He sends you his regards. Really. #BlakeCat #cats #CatSky #tuxedocats
Close up photo of adult tuxedo cat Blake highlighting his temptingly touchable belly hair in all its glory. In this photo he’s looking back at the camera over his right shoulder with a neutral, some might say inviting, expression.
Photo of same cat taken seconds later. His head isn’t visible because he laid it down flat on the couch, into a ray of sunshine. He’s got his front paws on a small pillow with a leopard print case. It looks like he’s making biscuits. Clearly he’s enjoying his morning.
First belly rubs of 2026. They bring good luck! #cats #CatSky #tuxedocats #BlakeCat
Photo mash-up including a stock photo background of a Christmas tree with presents in a sunny living room. Two cats with intense looks sit with a Santa hat and an elf hat. They are almost as large as the tree. One on the left is Mello, the cream-colored adult shorthair cat. On the right is tuxedo cat Blake. They look festive.
Mello, Blake and I send Merry Christmas greetings to one and all and far & wide, from what has turned out to be not-so-sunny San Diego. #cats #CatSky #hedgewatch #BlakeCat #MelloCat
Photo of a tuxedo cat sitting in a soft-sided cat-carrier with the top & front flaps open. The cat is looking up to the photographer with a forlorn look on his face.
Somebody did very well at his vet check-up today. #cats #CatSky #tuxedocats #BlakeCat
Adult tuxedo cat shown laying on his side languidly across some couch pillows, his left back leg extended back with a stylish look.
It’s #Caturday: show us a little leg! Best wishes to everyone today from Blake, who likes to give a little back leg flourish. #cats #CatSky #tuxedocats #ProofOfCat #BlakeCat
Adult tuxedo cat shown overflowing his cat bed. He languidly extends his right front leg out of the bed and that paw touches the floor amid a ray of sunshine streaming in from the nearby window. We don’t see his face because he is looking away from the camera while gazing contentedly out the window.
Cream-colored adult shorthair cat is shown lying flopped over on her left side. She looks relaxed but she’s covering her face completely with her right paw. She’s clearly blocking out the sun while she cat naps deeply.
Happy #Caturday! Here’s some pics from earlier this week when my assistants were nearby and having vastly different reactions to the bright sunshine. #cats #CatSky #TuxedoCats #OrangeCats #BlakeCat #MelloCat
Coming right up, great choice for a Thanksgiving movie! Thanks for the curation!
#PWThx #BlakeCat
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Photo montage of an iconic scene from the film Planes, Trains and Automobiles. Blake the tuxedo cat is sitting next to John Candy & Steve Martin and their luggage.
Blake requests Planes, Trains & Automobiles, one of his favorite movies with John Candy & Steve Martin. #PWThx #BlakeCat
Photo montage featuring a Mille Bournes card (“Creve!”: the flat tire) in the middle of a cutting board grid. On one side the photo of a tuxedo cat, his expression is that he’s ready to play. On the other side a photo of a cream colored adult shorthair cat curled up and juxtaposed with the tire, looking a bit like she’s a flat cat.
Shorthair tuxedo cat photographed sleeping on his side curled up in a cat bed placed on top of a treadmill. It’s in front of a window where there are some plants in pots. it’s a sunny day outside.
Same cat, same space, but awake and alert.
Happy #Caturday. #BlakeCat has a favorite spot to nap and keep an eye on what’s going on in the outside world. He lets me use the treadmill once he’s done with his cat naps and completed his neighborhood watch. #cats #catSky #Hedgewatch #tuxedocats
A two photo montage, both showing the same adult tuxedo cat, one year apart. The one from Oct 2024 show a tentative look up at the camera. The one from today shows a relaxed cat sprawling in the sunshine.
A two photo montage showing the same clean-colored adult cat. The pic from Oct 2024 shows a cat on guard, walking away from the camera standing behind part of a treadmill. The one from today shows a self-confident cat relaxing on the back of a couch. She looks like she’s glowing a little in the sunlight.
What a difference a year makes! Last October, I welcomed these lovely beings into my home. Thought I’d share some then-now photos for #Caturday. I’m glad you’re here #MelloCat & #BlakeCat ❤️🎉🌺 . I’ve enjoyed sharing them with all of you. #orangecats #tuxedocats #HedgeWatch #Catsky #CatsofBluesky
Close up photo of the head of a tuxedo cat in profile view. He’s resting on a towel and his golden eye is half-open. His look is quiet and what also stands out is the detail of his whiskers.
Happy #Caturday to all. What does your cat/pet look like when it’s plotting something? #cats #catsky #tuxedocats #BlakeCat
Close up photo of an adult tuxedo cat’s front two feet. featuring the black toe beans on white socks.
🎶Toe beans… toooee beeannns 🎵 #cats #catsky #toebeansTuesday #tuxedocats #BlakeCat
Close up photo of an adult tuxedo cat’s face. He’s a senior kitty & he’s a little “scruffy around the edges” looking. He’s laying calmly on his side & looks off into the distance without any particular focus.
Happy #Caturday. I want to celebrate senior cats today & give them a little extra virtual hug. Often when I look at #BlakeCat, I think gosh, he’s really ‘seen some things’ & I’m so happy he came to live a quiet life with me. #AdoptDontShop #cats #tuxedocat #catsky
Adult tuxedo cat laying on his side on a rug. His head is down, as if feigning sleep & he’s hoarding cat toys: a ball, a dill pickle stuffie, & a fleece string toy.
Happy #Caturday. Work hard, play hard: Get out *all* the cat toys. #BlakeCat
Nipfest has a beautiful yoga studio: wooden floor, open space, airy architecture with vaulted, geodesic dome ceiling and windows providing views of outdoor greenery. Two cats, Mello & Blake are there doing some questionable yoga poses. Blake is in his best loaf pose. Mello is curled up with her feet in the air.
Yoga class time at #Nipfest2025! Mello & Blake are here for it. #cats #hedgewatch #MelloCat #BlakeCat
Nipfest tent background picture with both Blake & Mello cat sitting in front of it. Blake is wearing the official Nipfest bucket hat to celebrate.
We’re off to catch the rest of #Nipfest2025. Can’t wait to get there and join our friends! #cats #Hedgewatch #BlakeCat #MelloCat
Adult tuxedo cat shown facing camera. The photo is very impressionistic. It looks like two exposures overlaid on each other, each in a slightly different but similar position. It gives the impression he’s flashing around quickly. One of his eyes is the focal point. It looks serious and like he could hypnotize you and pick your pocket for cat food.
Cream colored adult shorthair cat, shown comfortably laying on her side on a pillow. Nearby from off camera are some dark tresses near her face. Her expression looks like she’s asking a question: “Do you *really* need this pillow?” She looks a little judgmental
How is your #caturday going? Mine is great. #cats #catsky #MelloCat #BlakeCat #tuxedocat #orangecats
Close up photo of an adult tuxedo cat. He looks calm.
Happy #Caturday to all. #BlakeCat #cats #catsky #tuxedocat
Photo montage of four images, all headshots: upper left, a tuxedo cat with graceful whiskers and half-closed eyes, looking restful but moody; upper right, color still of the actor Ricardo Montalban in his role of Khan from Star Trek II movie. The framing is similar to the cat’s photo. Bottom left: black & white 3/4 view of the face of actor Robert Mitchum, mid-career (possibly 1962 Cape Fear promo shot). Bottom right: black & white Montalbon shot from the 1970s-ish.
A lot of new followers here. Hello & welcome. My posts are mostly cats, libraries/information stories, crafts, and some political & social critique. Mostly #cats. Everyone, please help me figure out: does #BlakeCat give more Robert Mitchum or Ricardo Montalban? #catsky #hedgewatch #catportraits
Photo of adult shorthaired tuxedo cat. It’s a headshot & he’s got a serious, slightly melancholy expression.
Photo of same cat, also headshot but also showing shoulders. He looks casual but pensive, as if he wonders if you will realize he’s just written the classic modern masterpiece.
When I’m going for some “happy cat” photos & all he’s giving is 1980s “About the Author” looks. #cats #catsky #tuxedocats #BlakeCat
Blake the adult shorthair tuxedo cat showing his glorious fluffy white belly furs. He’s curled on his side & appears to be asleep but it’s a ruse: if you touch that belly, you’d soon find out!
Blake the cat as he moved out of his splayed sleeping position draped over the back of the couch. Image is blurred.
I woke up & unexpectedly discovered #BlakeCat splooting asleep on the back of the couch. By the time I got my camera out, I only got a blur photo as he got up & moved on, trolling for breakfast. So here’s an older but finer pic of him. Happy #caturday #cats #catsky #tuxedocat
Photo of adult tuxedo cat curled in a cat bed. The one every visible is half open and looks like he’s giving a side-eye while trying hard to look like he’s at rest or sleeping peacefully. There’s a caption at the top, as if it’s a cartoon panel. It reads “meanwhile…”
I hold the 1st card I pulled from a new deck of oracle cards. It’s a colorful cat depicted with wings & is called “Cat Spirit.” The message says: Claim your independence. An adult tuxedo cat appears in the background looking attentive & mischievous
A pic of the top of the tin box that holds the deck. It’s the Spirit Animal Pocket Oracle by Colette Baron-Reid, illustrated by Jena DellaGrottaglia.
A photo of the cream-colored adult shorthair cat in a cardboard box, looking up to the camera. Her dialogue box says: Hi mum. I’m independent! I claim this box.”
A different sort of #CatBoxSunday: I haven’t added a new #oraclecards deck for ages, but just got this beautiful deck that comes in its own box. The 1st card I pull always sets a tone for working with it. It was a delightful surprise & my cat friends got in on the message. #cats #BlakeCat #MelloCat
Beautiful adult tuxedo cat with gentle expression. Shown drooling in a quiet moment hanging out with me on the couch.
Tail of the lovely cream-colored adult shorthair cat. It’s stripey. Shown as she lays on a clean towel laid out for her.
Drooly Face & I’m-Otta-Here, the unlikely buddy series #MelloCat #BlakeCat
