Animals in the City – Page 2 – Ruth E. Hendricks

Yes, Oct 16th is Feral Cat Day

Oct 16th is Feral Cat Day. Click for information about this organization Alley Cat Allies

Bob is our 17 year old feral cat. He doesn’t have a tail. Granddaughter Anna named him.

He’s really Steve’s cat as he has fed and watered him all this time. I’ve pitched in on occasion but Steve had dedicated himself to his care.

Here’s Bob the Cat. Steve takes such good care of him. I’m certain that’s why he’s lived so long.

It’s a long story but we were able to catch, fix and release two young cats years ago. Our 90 year old neighbor had cats who were fertile and she moved to an assisted living home but the cats remained next door.

This is a from 2017. Bob lets Steve pick him up sometimes. Here they are the front porch

My sister photographed Bob’s Christmas house last year

October 16, 2024 by Ruth Categories: Animals in the City, Cat, PhotographyTags: Alley Cat Allies, Bob the Cat, Cat, feral cat, Feral Cat Day, front porch, neighborhood, photography, Pittsburgh PA, postaday 11 Comments

Triplets

Highland Park on Jackson Street
3:00
in the afternoon

August 16, 2024 by Ruth Categories: Animals in the City, PhotographyTags: animals in the city, deer, HIghland Park, park, photography, Pittsburgh PA, postaday 4 Comments

12 Year Old Dog Gets a Ride

Seen on the way back from the park in Pittsburgh, PA. .

A dog getting a ride in a stroller.

Owner said she was 12.

First time I’ve seen here but saw in NYC before.

July 15, 2024 by Ruth Categories: Animals in the City, dogs, PhotographyTags: dog, dog stroller, photography, Pittsburgh PA, postaday, sidewalk, stroller, walk 11 Comments

Anthrocon Parade 2024 in Pittsburgh PA

In 2010 I posted about the Furry Convention in town for the weekend (ANTHROCON CONVENTION) and you can click on that Link to see the photo I took in a downtown hotel that has since changed names.

The other night we saw a few furries out and about the evening of the Fourth of July when we went to see the fireworks display.

But today for the first time Steve dropped us off at the train station and Prema and I walked a couple of blocks to the Convention Center to watch the Anthrocon Parade.

Here’s a 1:44 sec video of the parade and Prema gets a high five! Click link

On our way the nicest man named Casey asked if we would like a photo with him, he held his fur head in his hands. Prema asked, “Do we have to pay?” No we did not.

His character name is Zemine. So kind of him to let Prema pose with him. Did I mention it was about 87 degrees and 65 percent humidity?

We met some really nice parade attendees who let Prema get to the front so she could get high fives from the furry paws as they marched by. Prema also received some cool stickers from parade participants and also some bracelets of different colors.

A voice actor from Florida who had flown in to town was so helpful telling us about some of the characters as they approached. Two other welcoming Furries one dressed so perfectly as Isabelle from Animal Crossing and assisted by her friend the Animal Crossing Bag Carrier. They were from Connecticut and generously gave Prema a yellow token with a star which I just looked up on google and it was called Animal Crossing Replica Bells from New Horizons.

These are the kind convention goers who allowed Prema to get in front of them.

Not sure what this expression meant. Tired of grandma taking pics?

Here’s a 1:44 sec video of the parade and Prema gets a high five! Click link

Prema and I walked back to the train station and Steve picked us up. Had to get home and frost some cupcakes for a party we were invited to.

We had the best time together but it was so hot and humid and we were wearing cotton T shirts, not full fur suits. We had to shower when we got home so we could go to the party.

and at the red light near home we saw these two at a bus stop.

July 7, 2024 by Ruth Categories: Animals in the CityTags: Animal Crossing, Anthrocon, Convention Center, cosplay, Furries, furry, Isabelle, parade, photography, Pittsburgh, postaday 8 Comments

Peter, After Lunch in My Garden

June 6, 2024 by Ruth Categories: Animals in the City, PhotographyTags: animals in the city, bunny, driveway, garden, photography, Pittsburgh PA, postaday, rabbit 10 Comments

Bob, The Feral Cat, at Home

My sister Mary started this by photographing Bob’s new home on our front porch.

I went out tonight and captured the lights on Bob’s tree

Steve just took this photo. He’s not in the house but looks like he’s waiting for something.

Steve was able to get a photo of Bob peeking out of his home

Bob has his name, thanks to granddaughter Anna. Bob has no tail since birth. And he is fifteen years old which is way beyond normal life expectancy for a feral cat. He’s well cared for by Cat Daddy Steve.

Laura got that cat wreath for Steve at a church festival years ago. Believe it not, Bob has a handknit wool shawl inside this little cat home. There’s also capability for heat but it’s not cold enough yet.

Bob is ready for Christmas. we didn’t want to traumatize him by trying to entice him inside for the shoot

December 22, 2023December 22, 2023 by Ruth Categories: Animals in the City, Cat, PhotographyTags: cat shelter, Christmas Tree, feral cat, front porch, photography, Pittsburgh PA, postaday 17 Comments

Christmas Dog on Christopher Street NYC

My sister helped me out by sending me this fun photo today. Thanks Mary

December 16, 2023 by Ruth Categories: Animals in the City, dogs, PhotographyTags: Christmas, Christopher Street, costume, dog, guest blog, New York City, photography, postaday, reindeer, sister 5 Comments

Goats at Work in Pittsburgh

Eating the invasive unwanted plants. Goats in Highland Park near the dog park. Thank you for the heads up, dear friend and blog follower, Tookie!

Layla the Goat Chewing

If you like hosts you can click here and see other blog posts with goat friends

July 20, 2023 by Ruth Categories: Animals in the City, PhotographyTags: goat, GoatScape, HIghland Park, invasive plants, neighborhood, photography, Pittsburgh PA, postaday, summer 10 Comments

A Puddle of Geese

Canada Geese. I don’t think they migrate like they used to. Here are some in a parking lot puddle. Laura was driving. I enjoy being a passenger when these photo ops arise.

July 29, 2022 by Ruth Categories: Animals in the City, PhotographyTags: animals in the city, birds, city scene, Columbus OH, fowl, geese. Canada geese, goose, parking lot, photography, postaday 7 Comments

Wordless Wednesday

One minute video of ducks diving snd swimming underwater https://youtu.be/doK8VtAHgng

July 12, 2022 by Ruth Categories: Animals in the City, PhotographyTags: animals in the city, baby ducks, city scene, ducks, Highland park Reservoir, neighborhood, photography, Pittsburgh PA, postaday 3 Comments

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Yes, Oct 16th is Feral Cat Day

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