Sweet Slinky Walking in L.A.

  Hello, I am Powell Cat. The UCLA campus was my home from 2015 until I took my final nap in March of 2023. During my stay I was a friend to any student who missed their pets and needed some furry companionship. I was loved and cared for, so much so that hundreds of people attended my memorial service and a lovely statue commemorating me was recently installed in Kerckhoff Hall. Sweet Slinky was lucky enough to spot me one day as I was sunbathing on the steps of Kaufman Hall. She mistakenly assumed that I was feral and did not try to approach me for fear of scaring me off. I was sad that she didn't get a chance to pet me. I loved pets and cuddles from all humans, even those not associated with UCLA. I'm delighted to see that I have inspired one of her coveted cat squares. I hope that it will bring joy to the human that finds it.  You can read more about my statue and my life here:  Powell Cat Statue The Cat Joy Project was conceived in lat 2024 when I found myself feeling...

Sono un gatto molto amichevole. Vivo vicino al convento di Monteluco. Sono un micio fortunato perché molti pellegrini che percorrono la Via di San Francesco vengono a trovarmi. Sono sempre felice di farmi accarezzare e coccolare mentre si riposano nel bellissimo parco di casa mia. Spero di vederti presto. Buon Cammino! Aggiornamento: Sweet Slinky è passata di nuovo da casa mia a Monteluco e ha conosciuto i miei umani. Le hanno detto che mi chiamavo Papillon e che mi sono ammalato circa un anno fa. Loro mi volevano molto bene. Così bene che hanno messo la mia immagine sulla copertina di un libro scritto da loro. Anche se non sono più lì a salutare i pellegrini che passano ci sono tanti altri gatti da vedere se dovessi capitare e da queste parti. I am a very friendly cat . I live near the convent of Monteluco. I'm a lucky cat because many pilgrims who are walking the St. Francis Way come visit me. I'm always happy to let them pet me and fuss over me while they rest on the beautif...

Sono un Gatto Sforzesco. Sono uno dei tanti gatti che hanno fatto del Castello Sforzesco la mia dimora. Si ritiene che i miei antenati risalgano all'epoca di Leonardo Da Vinci. La maggior parte di noi vive nei fossati che circondano le mura del castello. Solo i turisti più attenti avranno l'onore di intravederci. Essendo uno dei felini residenti più coraggiosi, spesso vagavo per il cortile intrattenendo i visitatori umani. È stato lì che ho conosciuto SweetSlinky un giorno di primavera tanti anni fa (2017). Lei è una di quelle attente che ci fa visita da quando era ragazza. È da un po che non ci viene più a trovare spesso come una volta. Si dice che si sia trasferita in una grande città lontana dove i gatti di strada, per qualche motivo sconosciuto, non vivono nei castelli. Comunque, ogni volta che le capita di essere a Milano, noi siamo la sua prima tappa. Se vuoi sapere più su di noi e magari darci una zampa, clicca qui: Gatti Sforzeschi I am a Gatto Sforzesco. I am one of th...

Hello, I am the Perris Valley Airport Cat. I like to hang out around the on site restaurant. I'm very friendly. I like pets and scritches. Please come visit me. My airport is a great place for a day trip from L.A. You can watch the sky divers, visit the Southern California Railway Museum , and have dinner and a drink at the Bombshelter Restaurant .   I have a good life here. Plenty of space to roam around and no cars. I am fed and all my basic needs are met. My only gripe is that the majority of the human visitors are here to jump out of airplanes. I know it's hard to believe, but they don't give me as much attention as I would like. I'm always happy when Sweet Slinky comes to see me. For her, I am the main attraction. The Cat Joy Project was conceived in lat 2024 when I found myself feeling overwhelmed by a sense of doom and gloom. I needed to refocus my attention. And so the idea of creating quilted cat squares as a way to share my love of cats, walking, and Los Angel...

Hello, I am the WeCo Wall Cat. I am a community cat in West Covina, California. I often hang out in local flowerbeds, bringing joy to all those who pass by. I get regular meals from friendly humans that feed me and other neighborhood strays. As a community cat I do my part in keeping the rodent population under control. If you should ever encounter me or any other stray, please treat us with respect and kindness. Life can be  difficult for those of us who live on the streets. A little bit of mercy toward us can go a long way. The Cat Joy Project was conceived in late 2024 when I found myself feeling overwhelmed by a sense of doom and gloom. I needed to refocus my attention. And so the idea of creating quilted cat squares as a way to share my love of cats, walking, and Los Angeles was born. After spending the latter part of 2024 and the first month of 2025 teaching myself to sew, the project is now ready to be launched. The hand sewn quilted squares will be released on my walking ro...

I am the king of the 6th St viaduct cat colony. This is my story: I held court at the Boyle Heights neighborhood cat colony in the shadow of the 6th St. viaduct. I have moved on from the streets, but my colony is still going strong. There are feeders that care for the felines and do their best to get them spayed and neutered. Despite being an outdoor cat, I was quite friendly. I encountered Sweet Slinky many a time and let her pet me and take my picture. If you find yourself in the neighborhood pay a visit to the cats who still reside there. They can be found roaming around near the corner of Clarence and Inez streets. Community cats like myself are beneficial to our cities. Learn more about how we help humans here:  Benefits of Feral Cats . One last thing, I may be the king, but all cat rule.  If you found the quilted square made by SweetSlinky please leave a comment here to let her know that it has gone to a good home.  The Cats of the Colony The Cat Joy Project was con...