Right now I have 2 black & white cats. I’m not sure who are the parents of Boots, but her mother & Q-Tip’s Greatgrandmother were kittens at the same time in the same group. There were 3 females who gave birth at about the same time, so they could be related. Boots has an adorable white stripe down her nose & Q-Tip was a white dot at the end of his black tail (hence the name) so it’s cute when you can see both her nose & the end of his tail.
AC continues to extend the influence of the Empire of the Iron Paw. He was mixing it up a few weeks go with something bigger than him with nasty claws. Whatever it was, it’s gone and he remains. He has a nice Prussian dueling scar on the right side of his muzzle (which we doctored) like the old warrior that he is. Nicely matches the slightly tattered (over many battles) ears.
The neighbors (whose dog he beat into submission) are now admirers of his. He goes over, visits, shakes a paw with them and graciously accepts any treats they may give him.
From disliking him they’ve come to understand him and appreciate his qualities.
The neighbors say he’s more like a dog than a cat. The lady of the house says he’s not really a cat.
We haven’t told them yet that we believe that he’s something very, very remarkable just wearing a cat body…
The photo of Oliver looks so much like my Petey, it brought tears. But good ones, I love the pictures of the boys. They are beautiful cats. I assume their personalities are great inspirations for the cartoon characters.
I can see where you got their personalities just from those pics. Look forward to seeing the inspirations for the others (even if they don’t exist IRL, I’m sure there was a cat or two behind the personalities. I suspect Lily’s inspiration was a blue-cream Tortoishell). 8-)
MY feline equivalents to Oliver, Chesney and Woof.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4157561777595058&set=a.234257766592165&type=3&theater..Presenting Kristen, kitten Colin and Dale. Dale and Kristen are, of course litter mate sisters. Colin lived just long enough to welcome/show the ropes to 2 of my current 3, Oliver and Tyler. Christopher was adopted later, as an adult, from a neighbor. It is wonderful of Graham to show us pictures of his inspirations. Now I better understand how he creates these feline stories/arcs and makes them believable.
Awww…… love them all. Thanks for sharing. And you know what, you have really captured them—not just in shape and color but also in spirit and attitude. Chesney could not be anything BUT a ringleader!!
Awwww, such beautiful kitties! :) Even Chesney looks downright adorable. On another note, saw some robins, a towhee, a dragonfly, and three rabbits while out walking today.
On Monday, I saw my first fawn of the year. It was probably a couple of days old, by the way it was frolicking around. So today, I am looking out at our common ground, and see mama with three fawns. Take a closer look, and two were way smaller than the other. Mom walks off with her baby, so I went out to get a closer look. The two of them walked right up to me!!! They were newborn, still wobbly. They followed me to my backyard and tucked themselves under an evergreen until mama came. So exciting! I had the same thing happen a couple of years ago, and a neighbor also saw their birth, so we knew how old those two were.
DennisinSeattle over 4 years ago
Aw!!!
More_Cats_Than_Sense over 4 years ago
Time For Thursday Felines!
TFTBFV!#1 – Big Kitty Purr – With Sound!
https://i.imgur.com/JRrAItl.mp4
TFTBFV!#2
https://i.imgur.com/xymwTg4.mp4
TFTF!#1
https://i.imgur.com/KiLZpWn.jpg
TFTF!#2
https://i.imgur.com/BtltI2b.jpg
TFTF!#3
https://i.imgur.com/53NrF7m.jpg
TFTF!#4
https://i.imgur.com/u7Oaz2S.jpg
TFTF!#5
https://i.imgur.com/MuAhmSr.jpg
TFTF!#6
https://i.imgur.com/okEHKcl.jpg
TFTF!#7
https://i.imgur.com/tqPjCYu.jpg
TFTF!#8
https://i.imgur.com/bLcrLVX.png
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Bonus Thursday BUNNIES!!
BTBV!!#1 – Sound!
https://i.imgur.com/btHnCdZ.mp4
BTB!!#1
https://i.imgur.com/ZbVEk2X.jpg
BTB!!#2
https://i.imgur.com/0c0yfjL.jpg
BTB!!#3
https://i.imgur.com/U5JNAcz.jpg
BTB!!#4
https://i.imgur.com/7K3r55W.jpg
mpguy2 over 4 years ago
I can see how they would inspire you, Graham.
LastRoseOfSummer 1 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Wow! So that’s where your inspiration comes from. Gorgeous kitties, Graham!
More_Cats_Than_Sense over 4 years ago
I’ve never had an all grey cat, but I had a grey & white tabby, so my version of Oliver, Chesney, & Woof would be these three:
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Thomas
https://i.imgur.com/1YP1B8h.jpg
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Chairman Meow
https://i.imgur.com/xcAz9fx.jpg
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Robson
https://i.imgur.com/xY6lYV1.jpg
LastRoseOfSummer 1 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Oliver looks innocent, Ches looks like he is plotting trouble and Woof looks enigmatic.
amethyst52 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Beautiful kitties Graham!
catmom1360 over 4 years ago
What beauties.
catmom1360 over 4 years ago
The real Chesney looks so sweet.
Gweedo -it's legal here- Murray over 4 years ago
Do they live at your place, G. ? What catmom said…
Graham Harrop creator over 4 years ago
no – they are with a friend.
laughingkitty over 4 years ago
So, is there also a real Jack. Lily, This Side Up and all the rest?
laughingkitty over 4 years ago
Today is:
National Hamburger/Beefburger Day (why do they call them hamburgers when they’re made from beef, not ham?
National Brisket Day
KenseidenXL over 4 years ago
KITTIES!!!!
jane watkins Premium Member over 4 years ago
SO SWEET
Casey Jones over 4 years ago
Chesney looks so innocent
Happy Tinkerbelle Premium Member over 4 years ago
I LOVE this! Made my day. It’s like the ultimate reveal : )
ladykat over 4 years ago
I wonder – is the real life Chesney as demanding as your version, Graham?
WDemBlk Premium Member over 4 years ago
Thanks for sharing Graham. They are gorgeous.
WDemBlk Premium Member over 4 years ago
Right now I have 2 black & white cats. I’m not sure who are the parents of Boots, but her mother & Q-Tip’s Greatgrandmother were kittens at the same time in the same group. There were 3 females who gave birth at about the same time, so they could be related. Boots has an adorable white stripe down her nose & Q-Tip was a white dot at the end of his black tail (hence the name) so it’s cute when you can see both her nose & the end of his tail.
WDemBlk Premium Member over 4 years ago
Graham, I received my copy of your Thank You book yesterday. Thank you for such a lovely tribute to all those who deserve it.
Jayneknox over 4 years ago
As always, I want to cuddle Oliver. And all of them. Thank you!
Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member over 4 years ago
Woof looks like my Kiki!
kd1sq Premium Member over 4 years ago
Alpha Cat Update
AC continues to extend the influence of the Empire of the Iron Paw. He was mixing it up a few weeks go with something bigger than him with nasty claws. Whatever it was, it’s gone and he remains. He has a nice Prussian dueling scar on the right side of his muzzle (which we doctored) like the old warrior that he is. Nicely matches the slightly tattered (over many battles) ears.
The neighbors (whose dog he beat into submission) are now admirers of his. He goes over, visits, shakes a paw with them and graciously accepts any treats they may give him.
From disliking him they’ve come to understand him and appreciate his qualities.
The neighbors say he’s more like a dog than a cat. The lady of the house says he’s not really a cat.
We haven’t told them yet that we believe that he’s something very, very remarkable just wearing a cat body…
bbear over 4 years ago
It’s going to bee hard to compete with Gordon’s bombshell today, but here goes:
1. Kitten explores a new toy and provides his owner with endless entertainment.
https://www.facebook.com/youngestoldcatlady/videos/2621349188089082/
2. Cute and funny little kittens.
https://www.facebook.com/cutepetsofficially/videos/1414866068700191/
3. More cute baby kitten videos.
https://www.facebook.com/catshowoffical/videos/282233829460092/
4. This kitty won’t sleep without his stuffed toy.
https://www.facebook.com/Naturee.jellysmack/videos/2257869597857500/
5. Watch the eyes. An attack is coming!
https://www.facebook.com/meowingtonsInc/videos/246664283254736/
6. This little boy is towing a toy truck with a precious load.
https://www.facebook.com/thepetcollective/videos/582018402425774/
7. Ninja cat can’t believe that his ninja skills have failed him.
https://i.imgur.com/lHdXagH.jpg
8. I’m done for. Carry on without me.
https://i.imgur.com/Jb6xWPw.jpg
9. When your attention-starved kitty interrupts the story session at just the right time.
https://i.imgur.com/hmy9kJ5.jpg
10. PETA has nothing on me!
https://i.imgur.com/GABtkkB.jpg
11. A Purrsday cute kitten post: could this ambitious kitten be behind the toilet paper shortage?
https://i.imgur.com/eTeopE3.jpg
12. Sometimes you see strange things when you look up.
https://i.imgur.com/eCNRO9p.jpg
13. This Ninja cat’s disguise was too good.
https://i.imgur.com/mbgEojk.jpg
14. A Purrsday cute kitten post: the Hungry Kitten Choir wants fed and it wants fed NOW!
https://i.imgur.com/voRinz9.jpg
jessegooddog over 4 years ago
Would the Ches we know really tolerate a collar?
FrannieL Premium Member over 4 years ago
The photo of Oliver looks so much like my Petey, it brought tears. But good ones, I love the pictures of the boys. They are beautiful cats. I assume their personalities are great inspirations for the cartoon characters.
patty7of8 over 4 years ago
Well thank you for this. Look like their comic alter-egos!
Diana Gregory Premium Member over 4 years ago
I can see where you got their personalities just from those pics. Look forward to seeing the inspirations for the others (even if they don’t exist IRL, I’m sure there was a cat or two behind the personalities. I suspect Lily’s inspiration was a blue-cream Tortoishell). 8-)
pchemcat over 4 years ago
I am so in love with all three!
darcyandsimon over 4 years ago
Wow. Oliver looks so grown-up and GORGEOUS! Woof looks appropriately sad, tho…
bloodykate over 4 years ago
What a treat! Thanks, GH <3
Graham Harrop creator over 4 years ago
oops … forgot … there is also a real Lily … I am toast …
daleandkristen over 4 years ago
MY feline equivalents to Oliver, Chesney and Woof.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4157561777595058&set=a.234257766592165&type=3&theater..Presenting Kristen, kitten Colin and Dale. Dale and Kristen are, of course litter mate sisters. Colin lived just long enough to welcome/show the ropes to 2 of my current 3, Oliver and Tyler. Christopher was adopted later, as an adult, from a neighbor. It is wonderful of Graham to show us pictures of his inspirations. Now I better understand how he creates these feline stories/arcs and makes them believable.
jwarrenphd over 4 years ago
Beautiful kitties!
RonnieAThompson Premium Member over 4 years ago
Beautiful kitties.
eladee AKA Wally over 4 years ago
Awww…… love them all. Thanks for sharing. And you know what, you have really captured them—not just in shape and color but also in spirit and attitude. Chesney could not be anything BUT a ringleader!!
Hex Goblinweb over 4 years ago
Are the others just as real? I would love to see their pictures if they are.
mountaingreenery. over 4 years ago
They are beautful.
Catzy over 4 years ago
Lily was probably at the nail salon and missed the ‘photo shoot!
cyndefrizzell over 4 years ago
Gorgeous
Shikamoo Premium Member over 4 years ago
They look the part. Well done, Graham!
tad1 over 4 years ago
Great pictures today. :)
tad1 over 4 years ago
Awwww, such beautiful kitties! :) Even Chesney looks downright adorable. On another note, saw some robins, a towhee, a dragonfly, and three rabbits while out walking today.
kmalta57 over 4 years ago
On Monday, I saw my first fawn of the year. It was probably a couple of days old, by the way it was frolicking around. So today, I am looking out at our common ground, and see mama with three fawns. Take a closer look, and two were way smaller than the other. Mom walks off with her baby, so I went out to get a closer look. The two of them walked right up to me!!! They were newborn, still wobbly. They followed me to my backyard and tucked themselves under an evergreen until mama came. So exciting! I had the same thing happen a couple of years ago, and a neighbor also saw their birth, so we knew how old those two were.
Lara Fabans Premium Member over 4 years ago
I’d cuddle all of them and distract Lily with a laser pointer