Sweet Slinky Walking in L.A.

  Hello, we are the cats of the L.A. Flower Market . We are not street cats or house cats; we are working cats employed by the flower vendors. We keep the rodents at bay and bring joy to the lucky customers who catch a glimpse of us. In our free time we snooze amongst the blooms, strut around the market, and sometimes interact with the humans. Sweet Slinky occasionally pays us a visit and while she finds the flowers to be lovely it is us she enjoys the most. You should come down and visit us sometime. The market is a fragrant piece of L.A. history and a great place for an early morning outing.  Learn more about our home here:  The Original L.A. Flower Market 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 fir...

  Hello, we are a family of kitties that live on the streets of East L.A. Like most street felines we are a little wary of humans, but we were gracious enough to pose for this family portrait for Sweet Slinky. As soon as she saw us she knew we would be perfect subjects for one of her cat squares. Life on the streets can be hard for us kitties. Please be kind to us. We contribute to our community in many ways. We keep the rodent population under control and we bring joy to those who take the time to notice us. You can learn more about the benefits of street cats here:  Alley Cat Rescue Here are a few other street cats that Sweet Slinky has encountered while walking in East Los Angeles: 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 pa...

  Hello, I am a Venice Walk Street Cat. I live in one of the most beautiful places in L.A. Come visit me and explore the pedestrian only streets. There are lots of cats here and we like to hang out in our luscious gardens. Many of us, especially me, are friendly and we enjoy pets and scritches. Sweet Slinky has had the honor to pay me attention on more than one occasion. One day she hopes to meet my humans so the can tell her my name. She has also designed a walking map of my neighborhood that you can follow. Venice Walk Street Map   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 was now ready to be launched. The hand sewn quilted squares are released around ...

  Hello, my name is Zelda. Studio Antiques in El Segundo, CA is my home. People come from all over to hunt for treasures in my store. The luckiest and most observant ones find the greatest treasure of all - me! I like getting pets and chin scratches. My humans are friendly and will help you find anything else you might be looking for. My town is also a fun place to visit. You can take a stroll around the picturesque downtown, watch planes land and takeoff from LAX at Clutter's Park, and catch a show at the Old Town Music Hall , home of the Mighty Wurlitzer Theater Pipe Organ. El Segundo is also where a man called Q-Tip left his wallet . I would not be surprised if it was found in my shop. Sweet Slinky comes to visit often and has put together a walking map that includes all these attractions and more. I hope to see you in person some day. I almost forgot. There is another kitty that lives in my store. Her name is Shades. She's only been her a couple of years. Maybe some day sh...

  Hello, my name is Mr. Cornflake. I lived in the Rustic Canyon, one of Sweet Slinky's favorite places to walk. Sweet Slinky always kept an eye out for me when she passed by my house. One day she met my human who gave her a piece of home smoked cheese. Although I am not around anymore my neighborhood is still a lovely place for an urban hike. There are lots of stairways and amazing views. You may not see many cats, but Sweet Slinky has spotted many other critters including tortoises, a mole, and a pig. If you are really lucky someone may even offer you a slice of cheese.  Click here for a map of Sweet Slinky's route:  Rustic Canyon 5.5 mile Hike   Can you find me? Scroll down to see where I'm hiding. 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. Af...

  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 late 2024 when I found myself feelin...