Cats of Yore

Black and white photo of four short haired kittens. Two of them are tuxedo tabbies’s and two of them are white with tabby patches. They’re in a little tableau on a table with books and a jewelry box or humor. Text at the bottom, says brothers and sisters.

Brothers and Sisters. Postcard from my collection, 1905.

Anyway here are over a hundred other Tillies, each worth more than your soulless piece of shit AI "actress". www.petfinder.com/search/cats-...

photo of a beautiful glossy black and white tuxedo cat looking at the camera with green eyes.

Welcome to the Tillyverse in Mineola, TX. www.petfinder.com/cat/tilly-74...

photo of a shorthaired mostly white calico cat looking up with rich yellow eyes.

Welcome to the Tillyverse in Cedar Rapids, IA. www.petfinder.com/cat/tilly-lo...

photo of an adorable shorthaired ginger kitten with deep gold eyes, sitting up on a blue track ball toy.

Welcome to the Tillyverse in Marshfield, WI. www.petfinder.com/cat/tilly-e1...

photo of a beautiful shorthaired black cat with bright golden eyes.

Welcome to the Tillyverse in Grayslake, IL. www.petfinder.com/cat/tilly-61...

photo of a shorthaired tortie kitten with big, sparkling eyes.

Welcome to the Tillyverse in Huntersville, NC. www.petfinder.com/cat/tilly-7c...

photo of a shorthaired black tuxedo kitten with a sweet black diamond shape in the coloring on her nose.

Welcome to the Tillyverse in Spencerville, ON. www.petfinder.com/cat/tilly-ce...

photo of a shorthaired grey tuxedo cat lying upside down, looking up with light green eyes.

Welcome to the Tillyverse in Chalfont, PA. www.petfinder.com/cat/tilly-50...

What a sweet face!

Yes! He was found in Montérégie, Quebec.

No, that is not a very common symptom of FIV itself but their weakened immune systems can make FIV cats more susceptible to skin infections. If the cat has never been tested for it they should go ahead and do that to know if it's a variable.

We lost our wonderful Fergus last October and I still cry sometimes. It awful. All you can do is love them and make sure your decisions are based on what's best for them, not forcing them to stay alive in pain because you can't face saying goodbye. 💔

I would think it would vary by carrier, but I've never gotten insurance because they're very vague about what they might attribute the FIV and refuse to cover.

🥰

I’m so sorry. 💔

Photo of a black-and-white tuxedo kitten with one golden eye.

It just occurred to me that it’s international rescue cat day and Marcel IS an international rescue cat! He came from Canada! 🇨🇦

Thank you! I took them!

And please follow @blindcatrescue.bsky.social and @crashslanding.bsky.social! Both are wonderful shelters that care for lots of FIV+ cats! 🥳

A graphic that says "managing your cat's FIV" at the top. The items listed are "schedule wellness check ups at least every 6. months, avoid raw meat, eggs, and unpasteurized dairy, keep your cat indoors to reduce risk of infections and fights, be vigilant for any signs of secondary illness early intervention is important, maintain a low-stress environment by keeping a stable routine, and keep your cat's vaccinations and parasite prevention up to date.

To be clear I am NOT a vet or vet tech, I'm just an owner who has cared for FIV cats for many years. It is really not as scary (or transmissible) as most people think! www.forsythpets.org/understandin...

Photo of a beautiful, fluffy white cat looking up in soft afternoon light with light green eyes.

photo of a one-eyed black and white tuxedo kitten looking intensely at the camera with one with foreleg outstretched toward it.

Happy International Rescue Cat Day to my loves, Francie and Marcel. I'm obviously a big advocate for rescue animals but FIV+ cats have a special place in my heart. If anyone ever has questions about caring for FIV kitties I'm always happy to answer. 1/2

Jimmy the cat from Barnes, sitting up in its owner's lap

Jimmy playing 'concertina' with a reel of cotton

Jimmy holding a cotton reel between front and back paw.

In the news 100 years ago today: Jimmy the cat from Barnes, who can "sit up" and balance a reel of cotton. Unlike my stupid cats.

Laguna, a white and brown tabby kitten, lounging with his legs stretched and his belly up.

Hugh, an orange and white tabby cat, cuddling in his foster mom’s lap

Ophelia, a cute brown tabby and white kitten with round yellow eyes and stunning “eyeliner” markings, making a little “blep” with her tongue sticking out

Mercedes, a pretty brown and white tabby cat, lays on foster dad while he lays on the floor.

It’s International Rescue Cat Day! What better way to honor it than by adopting your very rescued cat? We have a cat for just about every adoption situation, some who’ve been waiting over a year for a home of their own. Meet them & apply at www.petfinder.com/member/us/md.... Elkton MD/Mid-Atlantic

Black and white photo of a longhaired tabby cat crouched on a tree branch, looking down toward the camera.

Arboreal cryptid. Photo from my collection, ca. 1950s.

In case you missed this yesterday, Honey really needs our help right now. ❤️

Black-and-white photo of a young light skinned man standing outside wearing an overcoat and he seems to be wearing a suit underneath that. He’s smiling at the camera and holding up a shorthaired tabby cat as if showing it off.

Two stylish pals. Photo from my collection, no date/info.

Black-and-white photo of a mostly white white and tabby kitten, lying, nestled in dark, brocade fabric and looking at the camera.

“Little Bright Eyes”. Postcard from my collection, 1905.

🥰

🥰

Black and white photo of three dark tabby kittens, one lighter, tabby, and one white kitten sitting inside of a miniature covered wagon.

The Oregon Trail reboot that the world needs right now. Postcard from my collection, no date/info.