Backyard Burial

13/03/2025

Honouring all the K9 Veterans Today

National K9 Veterans Day is observed annually on March 13th meant for recognizing and honoring military and working dogs

13/03/2025

Vivien Leigh & one of her beloved Siamese cats.
The cat isn’t too thrilled to be in a car. Love that she was a cat person!

13/03/2025

A wordless, dialogue-free adventure where a black cat, a lazy capybara, and a motley crew of animals navigate a flooded world. Flow just won Latvia its first-ever Oscar and might be the most stunning animated film of the year. Read more in bio. 🔗

07/03/2025

“Having lots of cats is good. When you feel bad, you look at the cats and feel better because they know that everything is just the way it is. There's nothing to be nervous about. And they know that. They are saviors. The more cats you have, the longer you will live. If you have a hundred cats, you will live ten times longer than if you had ten cats. One day this will be known and people will have thousands of cats." -Charles Bukowski-

05/03/2025

"Flow" Makes History as it Sweeps the Oscars!

The 2024 independent animated film "Flow", directed by Gints Zilbalodis, has captured the hearts of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences by winning the Oscar for Best Animated Feature at the 2025 Academy Awards.

This masterpiece of animation, fully rendered with Blender, transports us to a flooded world where a grey cat embarks on an epic adventure. Without dialogue, the film speaks directly to our hearts with its innovative animation and unique storytelling.

With this Oscar win, "Flow" becomes one of the most acclaimed animated films in history, joining the ranks of other beloved classics in the world of animation.

Huge congratulations to the "Flow" team on this incredible achievement ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

21/02/2025

Farewell to Howie the Crab

Howie the Crab died at age 9 on Feb. 18, her pet owner Laura Porter announced online. The shelled animal became a viral sensation for eating caviar, wearing hats and communicating through sign language.

05/02/2025

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10/01/2025

Henriëtte Ronner-Knip (Dutch painter) 1821 - 1909
The Maine C**n, 1894
oil on panel
40.5 x 32 cm. (15.75 x 12.5 in.)
signed and dated 'Henriette Ronner./94' (upper left)
private collection
© photo Bonhams

Henriette Ronner-Knip painted domestic animals, and after 1879 she specialized to cats 1870. She knew unerringly texture of the fur, eyes and colour display, and she found the sometimes quiet, sometimes playful and inquisitive nature of cats. Her work was especially popular with the rising bourgeoisie in the 19th century. She portrays her animals playing, sleeping and creeping up and over the costly furniture and luxurious fabrics that was so popular with wealthy citizens. Both in the Netherlands and Belgium, she was knighted for her work.

23/12/2024

14/11/2024

In the 1930s, photography became an essential part of capturing daily life, with some photographers specializing in pet and animal portraits. Alton Blackington, a photographer known for his work in Massachusetts, captured many moments of everyday life, including his stunning photographs of animals. One of his most notable images from this period features a cat, likely a domestic breed, that he photographed in a timeless, intimate style. The photograph, taken around 1930, is an example of how people at the time viewed their pets not only as companions but also as cherished family members.

During the 1930s, pets like cats and dogs were becoming increasingly popular in the United States as household members rather than just working animals. The Great Depression had a profound effect on society, and people sought comfort and companionship in their pets. For many, the cat in Blackington's photograph symbolized the calm and peaceful respite that pets could bring during times of hardship. Cats, in particular, were loved for their independent yet affectionate nature, making them ideal companions for families trying to make the most of their challenging circumstances.

The style of pet photography during the 1930s was often simple and focused on capturing the true personality of the animal. With the invention of the 35mm camera and advancements in photographic technology, photographers like Blackington were able to take sharp, high-quality photos, often in natural light, without the use of complicated studio setups. The soft focus and timeless beauty of Blackington's cat photograph evoke a sense of nostalgia for a time when photography was an art form that captured the essence of daily life and the animals that shared it.

The 1930s was a period when photography was also becoming more accessible to the general public. People were beginning to see the value of capturing not just family events or special occasions, but also the ordinary moments that made life memorable. Pet photography was a popular way for families to document their beloved companions and preserve their memories for years to come.

Today, Alton Blackington’s photograph of a cat from Massachusetts serves as a fascinating historical snapshot of life in the 1930s, a period marked by both hardship and beauty. It highlights the growing bond between people and their pets and offers a glimpse into the past when photography began to truly document the intimate relationships we share with the animals we love.

11/11/2024

In Japanese legend, the city of Nagoya had a demon cat (“bakeneko”) who liked to put a napkin on his head and dance.

My cats have done far stranger things, tbh.

03/11/2024

An officer halts traffic to make way for a cat carrying a kitten across the street, 1925.

03/11/2024

23/10/2024