Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Welcome to the Cats of Birmingham, Al

If you walk around the neighborhoods of Southside you are guaranteed to see about 3 cats per block. Porch cats are almost more abundant than flower pots. We start the album off with the classic orange tabby keeping a watch over its domain.

Another Orange Tabby

This cat quickly approached to receive petting and sweet talk. 

A new challenger approaches

 Another orange tabby approached us soon after. The tension in the air was palpable.

The Confrontation

 Hissing and arching of backs ensues. 

Black and white cat

 This fellow was kind enough to cooperate and face the camera (I have way too many pictures of cat's butts).

Siamese (maybe mix)

 The model was somewhat hard to work with and only permitted pictures to be taken while it was under a car.

Black cat

 I caught this cat unawares as its ears were rotating.

  Another black cat

This cat could care less.

Deep Thoughts cat

This cat seemed to be contemplating life.

Sleepy orange cat

Enjoying some shade and cold dirt.


Our last cat (for now)

Humans think we invented the front porch, but it is obvious to me that cats influenced us until we built the porches for them.

Not a cat

This dog thought he was a cat.