WNC Cat Museum

02/20/2021

Marcats - Martine Coppens

02/20/2021

Art&Cat

Polymer Clay Cats by Nadezhda Plotnikova aka Shtuchka43, Russia. Copyrighted at Livemaster.

02/20/2021

Pania Brown Artworks

Hang in there, folks in Texas, sounds like some unusually freezing cold weather!! 🥶🥶🥶

02/19/2021

Catman2 Shelter

Not quite one month ago, Luke was dying from having indirectly ingested rodenticide (by eating part of a poisoned rodent). His lungs were filling with blood and hope was running out. Thanks to Dr. Black at Sylva Animal Hospital and quick action from Catman2, Luke recovered and was able to be adopted today. We will never stop fighting for the most vulnerable kitties in our community. Have a happy life, Luke! 💗😻

#saynotoratpoison (and also #saynotogluetraps )

02/18/2021

Happy Random Act of Kindness Week

Happy Random Act of Kindness Week...###

02/18/2021

We asked #Kaleb for a picture of Kay (#MrsCatman) when we learned of her death over this past weekend. He has been sorting through a box of old photos trying to find a good one of Mrs. Sims and found this little gem. Here’s #DrHaroldSims with a tiny adorable #kitten many many years ago 😻

#catman2theshelterthatcares

I’ve been sorting through a box of old photos trying to find a good one of Mrs. Sims and found this little gem. Here’s Dr. Harold Sims with a tiny adorable kitten many many years ago 😻

02/18/2021

Art&Cat

Annette Loginova, Russia. COPYRIGHTED at ETSY

02/18/2021

Art&Cat

Paule Bernard Roussel, France. COPYRIGHTED at http://www.pauleroussel.com/ © Paule Roussel All rights reserved

02/18/2021

When you’re deciding whether to drive to work or across the country to start a new life...

02/18/2021

Porcupine: Story of the Day

A few said they'd be horses. Most said they'd be some sort of #cat. My friend said she'd like to come back as a porcupine. I don't like crowds, she said.

Porcupine: Story of the Day

A few said they'd be horses. Most said they'd be some sort of cat. My friend said she'd like to come back as a porcupine. I don't like crowds, she said.

This print by Brian Andreas is available here: https://bit.ly/3pwiLuP

02/18/2021

There is a tiger in my room,' said Frances.
'Did he bite you?' said Father.
'No,' said Frances.
'Did he scratch you?' said Mother.
'No,' said Frances.
'Then he is a friendly tiger,' said Father. 'He will not hurt you. Go back to sleep.
Russell Hoban, Bedtime for Frances

(Sweet Dreams #Catlovers...it was a busy day of work beyond social media...we will be back to posting more tomorrow...Goodnight Friends.)

02/16/2021

How many really feel this way at times...🙀😹🐾🐈

02/16/2021

Francesco Marciuliano Author

02/16/2021

Meet #Frankie. She is almost 10 years old and is a sweet chonk. She is scared and confused because after almost two years of love and devotion, her owner returned her for pottying in the house plants and didn’t even look back. Now Frankie has once again been displaced and has to go through yet another period of difficult adjustment. It is incredibly sad.

Frankie is a very sweet girl. She needs to be on a diet which is hard to do at the shelter where we are required to have food available at all times. She previously allowed nail caps to be put on her and has lived with multiple cats and dogs. Frankie doesn’t deserve to spend her life in and out of the shelter system. We are looking for a quiet home for her as soon as possible. If you would be willing to let this chonky princess call you hers, please tell her about yourself here: https://form.jotform.us/93037105972154

Remember, adopting a pet is a serious decision in which you take on the responsibility of caring for that pet for the rest of their life. Yes, there are unfortunately circumstances that leave that pet looking for a new home (death of/health of owner, etc), but some of the reasons for surrender we hear are just ridiculous and we’ve heard them all. Be committed to your companion pets, for they are devoted to you. You’re their everything and they do feel hurt and confused and scared when suddenly they’re no longer with you in what they knew to be their home.

Meet Frankie. She is almost 10 years old and is a sweet chonk. She is scared and confused because after almost two years of love and devotion, her owner returned her for pottying in the house plants and didn’t even look back. Now Frankie has once again been displaced and has to go through yet another period of difficult adjustment. It is incredibly sad.

Frankie is a very sweet girl. She needs to be on a diet which is hard to do at the shelter where we are required to have food available at all times. She previously allowed nail caps to be put on her and has lived with multiple cats and dogs. Frankie doesn’t deserve to spend her life in and out of the shelter system. We are looking for a quiet home for her as soon as possible. If you would be willing to let this chonky princess call you hers, please tell her about yourself here: https://form.jotform.us/93037105972154

Remember, adopting a pet is a serious decision in which you take on the responsibility of caring for that pet for the rest of their life. Yes, there are unfortunately circumstances that leave that pet looking for a new home (death of/health of owner, etc), but some of the reasons for surrender we hear are just ridiculous and we’ve heard them all. Be committed to your companion pets, for they are devoted to you. You’re their everything and they do feel hurt and confused and scared when suddenly they’re no longer with you in what they knew to be their home.

02/16/2021

Jules Leroy, {a French artisan} born in 1833, specialised in cat and kitten paintings, the subjects preferably performing some mischievous act. Little is known about his life, but his artwork was enthusiastically received. He died in 1865.

Text of Artist Biography found Here:
https://www.artbol.com/painting-artist/jules-leroy

Jules Le Roy

02/16/2021

Margaret Slape-Phillips - Artist

WORK IN PROGRESS - "Love is Where You Are"

Oil on canvas - 70 cm x 70 cm
(Featuring "Sylvester" - "Bell and Legs" and "Miss Topsy Turtle".

02/16/2021

Meow the Cat

02/15/2021

The Illustrated Cat

Joern McArt, German, b. 1975
https://www.facebook.com/joerni.antje

02/15/2021

Art&Cat

Maya Fidawi

02/15/2021

The Illustrated Cat

Puss In Boots published by The International Art Publishing Company, 1880. Ten pages with front and back covers (4 full color plates, 2 pages w/partial color plates and 6 with line drawings.)

02/15/2021

Art&Cat

'The Luck of Clover' by Janie Olsen, USA. COPYRIGHTED at http://thestorybookstudio.com/

02/14/2021

Compassion brings us to a stop,and for a moment we rise above ourselves.
~ Mason Cooley

02/14/2021

Bad Cat Coffee Co.

02/14/2021

Weirdo Cat Lovers of Cleveland

02/14/2021

The Cat House On The Kings.com

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

02/14/2021

Happy Valentine’s Day from this Big Kitty...It seems Jinx Leopard arose early offering kisses. After an afternoon break we hope Jinx will be back in the booth.

#valentines #HappyValentinesDayEveryone

#GoodMorning #BigCats #BigCatRescue #ValentinesDay #Valentine #Leopard #Love #Tiger #CaroleBaskin

Good morning Big Cat Rescue Friends! ☀️
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! ❤️
LOTS OF LOVE❣️
~ from Jinx Leopard!

#GoodMorning #BigCats #BigCatRescue #ValentinesDay #Valentine #Leopard #Love #Tiger #CaroleBaskin

02/14/2021

The Catman2 family has experienced a profound loss. The sweetest cat lady who ever walked this earth Kay “Mrs. Catman” Sims passed away yesterday. She spent her working life helping children and families as a school social worker. Before she “retired” from shelter work years ago, she spent much of her post-retirement time taking care of the many rescued cats who came through the doors of Catman2. We all used to sit together after chores were done and listen to her tales of adventuring around the world. She loved to tell stories about living in Malaysia back when it was called Malaya.

Harold has vehemently requested *no flowers, please*. In lieu of flowers, he would like donations in Kay’s memory be made to the Catman2 Shelter (www.Catman2.org/donate) or The American Museum of the House Cat (https://www.wnccatmuseum.org), organizations he created with Kay at his side.

We appreciate your thoughts, prayers, and patience as we grieve the loss of a very precious woman.

[photo of Kaleb, Kay, and Harold at the Jackson County Health Department volunteer Christmas banquet in 2013]

The Catman2 family has experienced a profound loss. The sweetest cat lady who ever walked this earth Kay “Mrs. Catman” Sims passed away yesterday. She spent her working life helping children and families as a school social worker. Before she “retired” from shelter work years ago, she spent much of her post-retirement time taking care of the many rescued cats who came through the doors of Catman2. We all used to sit together after chores were done and listen to her tales of adventuring around the world. She loved to tell stories about living in Malaysia back when it was called Malaya.

Harold has vehemently requested *no flowers, please*. In lieu of flowers, he would like donations in Kay’s memory be made to the Catman2 Shelter (www.Catman2.org/donate) or The American Museum of the House Cat (https://www.wnccatmuseum.org), organizations he created with Kay at his side.

We appreciate your thoughts, prayers, and patience as we grieve the loss of a very precious woman.

[photo of Kaleb, Kay, and Harold at the Jackson County Health Department volunteer Christmas banquet in 2013]

02/14/2021

The Topiary Cat

The Master informs me that it is 'Valentine's Day', when messages of love are spread throughout the mortal world. I thought I'd join in and cross over into your human world with a message from me to my devoted followers, now nearing 40,000. Thank you for being with me on my adventures and for cheering Richard with your lovely responses to them. Love, The Topiary Cat.

02/14/2021

Happy Meowlentines Day

Happy Meowlentine's Day from Nola! ❤

#acrocats #rockcatsrescue #cats #valentines

02/14/2021

It’s #valentines...can you show our #MuseumCats a little #love today? Our #ARTiCats & their curator would like to see pictures of your #housecats in our comment feed. Thank You Pania Brown Artworks for reminding us love always surrounds us and we can feel it in our hearts.

#happyvalentinesday #catlovers

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY EVERYONE ###

Spoil your cats rotten ( oh and your human loves too!)

🥰🥰🥰🌹🌹🌹😻😻😻💘💘💘❤❤❤

02/14/2021

Smithsonian Archive Shows Artists Like Cats More Than Dogs

Smithsonian Archive Shows Artists Like Cats More Than Dogs

In Smithsonian’s collection, cats “rule the archive.” A new book brings together photographs of artists’ feline companions.

02/14/2021

How do you like this #TeaCupTeaParty by Mitchell Grafton

I grew up in Louisiana and every night my mom would fix a big pitcher of sweet tea that we poured over ice to drink with our southern country supper that almost always included cornbread. I really didn’t know that people actually drank hot tea for a very long time and I don’t think I tried it until I was in my late twenties. Of course I didn’t like it at first because nothing compares to a cold glass of sweet tea, but over time I acquired a taste for it and now I enjoy a cup late in the evening to calm my thoughts and soothe my nerves. I wouldn't be a bit surprised if the Mad Hatter was also from Louisiana, if so he would agree with me that iced sweet tea is still the best choice whenever cornbread is involved.

Our #MuseumCats love the #aliceinwonderland #teacup #teaparty by Grafton Pottery.

Up for Auction at this link for 2 more days. https://goo.gl/jQq4Vu

Tea Cup Tea Party by Mitchell Grafton - Up for Auction at this link for 2 more days. https://goo.gl/jQq4Vu

I grew up in Louisiana and every night my mom would fix a big pitcher of sweet tea that we poured over ice to drink with our southern country supper that almost always included cornbread. I really didn’t know that people actually drank hot tea for a very long time and I don’t think I tried it until I was in my late twenties. Of course I didn’t like it at first because nothing compares to a cold glass of sweet tea, but over time I acquired a taste for it and now I enjoy a cup late in the evening to calm my thoughts and soothe my nerves. I wouldn't be a bit surprised if the Mad Hatter was also from Louisiana, if so he would agree with me that iced sweet tea is still the best choice whenever cornbread is involved.

02/13/2021

Art&Cat

Watercolor by Takumi Yokooka, Japan. COPYRIGHTED at Passion for Art on FB

02/13/2021

Denali Mind Body Soul

02/13/2021

WNC Cat Museum

The American Museum of The House Cat has a new page on Facebook. The old one does still exist; however, we have lost all administrative privileges on that page. We invite all fans & followers to find our new page. We have missed sharing with you about the #museumcats and #shelterkitties of Catman2 Shelter.

828.476.9376
@wnccatmuseum (our username on Facebook)
www.WNCCatMuseum.org