Kittens

I went to Wayside Waifs, and as usual, there were incredible cuties, waiting for adoption. For example, there was this group of kittens. Two boys, two girls, four different sizes, cute.

After I took this still, I was playing with the kittens when I realized that they were all turning their heads (mostly) together following the toy. Thus was birthed my first You Tube video. Enjoy!

Siamese Sisters

Volunteers cradle two pointed kittens that were available Wednesday for adoption. Siamese and part Siamese cats and kittens go fast at Wayside but stock is constantly changing and it pays to persist!

Aren't they off the hook cute?

Mama Kitty

My neighbor's cat. We call her Mama, or Mama Kitty--she had one litter of one kitten before being spayed. She's at least 10 years old and is a mostly outdoor cat. For being mostly outside, she is remarkably healthy. She is a sweet, patient and interactive animal, and I enjoy her visits, even if she does leave paw prints on my car hood.

Wayside Waifs January 7, 2011

Wayside Waifs is having a special event to celebrate the Chiefs playoff game this Sunday. Adoption fees have been cut in half. Lots of cute puppies, dogs, kittens and cats available. Some are named after Chiefs players and cheerleaders. Check it out.

These two guys were labelled Weimaraner/Poodle mixes. I wonder what they'll look like when they grow up?

Matt Cassel huddles up with teammates.

If I remember correctly this ball of fluff was named Brian Waters.

And this is Todd Haley.

These two five month old male cats are off to the vets for last check up before leaving for their new home!

Two epically cute red and white kittens.

Such pretty markings and wonderful green eyes--and funny nonchalant pose!

Wayside Waifs is in south Kansas City at 3901 Martha Truman Drive. On the web at www.waysidewaifs.org.

Wayside Waifs December 4, 2010

A Couple of Weeks of Cell Phone Photos

Train at the crossing. I keep trying for the perfect train photo!

The neighbor's surprise lilies--so called because they just spring up and bloom. They have no associated greenery with them. It's been a good year for surprise lilies--they've been popping up all over!

Dozing BoyCat--so good to have him back healthy again.

No more ugly detour signs! Interchange to I-435 West is open again! (Yeah, poor quality photo, as I used the zoom function, but I am so glad to get this interchange back, I just want to celebrate!)

This display of, ahem, condoms caught my eye the other day with this juxtaposition of labels

1963 Chrysler 300J convertible exterior...

...and interior. I must say, this is one of the best interior shots I've ever gotten!

I had the chance to play with the kittens at the Ward Parkway PetsMart as a volunteer with Tara Animal Rescue was doing some cleaning. These are just a few of the cute photos I was able to take.

Note the little orange Photobomber!

Playing With Black and White

I set my point and shoot digital for black and white and shot a couple shots of the BoyCat. The top one is without flash--and jiggly. The bottom is with the flash (which makes the Boy close his eyes). I'd forgotten some of the fun of black and white. I might try it in some other applications!

Tongues

A recent trip to Wayside Waifs resulted in this bounty of tongues caught in action. Visit Wayside Waifs for yourself: on line at www.waysidewaifs.org or in person at 3901 Martha Truman Road in south Kansas City.

Cell Phone Downloads July 15-July 22

Pictures that I downloaded off my cell phone this past week. A particularly eclectic bunch...

Polydactyl kitty at Wayside Waifs.

Worship Leaders Conference check in day.

Church--view of the north entrance of the west building.

Israel and New Breed in concert on the last evening of the conference.

Sunrise. Rare shot, since morning is not my thing.

Daisy patch blooming.

Doggie Faces

The dogs up for adoption at Wayside Waifs have been posing very well for the camera these past couple of visits. Check out these adorable dog faces:

Butterfly

Just as I was leaving the house today, this butterfly flitted by. I was able to catch a photo of him with my BB.

Smiler

This pit bull mix had a smile for all stopping by her kennel at Wayside Waifs on Friday

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Temporarily Displaced

Geese, finding their water turbulent, walk on a nearby lawn during the recent flooding at Indian Creek. Note the plain grey adolescent in the lead.

Husky Dog

A Husky up for adoption named Dante looks up at passersby while enjoying the cool floor in the Wayside Waifs lobby.

Has It Really Been Two Weeks?

So sorry to have no posts here for two weeks. It's not that I haven't been taking pictures--in fact it's an embarrassment of riches. I get to rummaging around in the digital pile looking for just the right one. All I come up with sometimes is reasons why I should not post this one or that one. In the end, I end up like this Wayside Waifs kitty; just watching. So, no more of that...

Wayside Waifs: May 14

I hadn't visited the animal shelter Wayside Waifs for a little while, so I decided it was time. I love going and petting and playing with the cats, who love attention, and getting my dog fix (I do like dogs--at this point I really like Other People's Dogs the best).

I found at the shelter among the animals there that day...

Two very lazy orange tabby cats...

One playful buff orange kitty...

And one pug. This lovely lady came to the shelter as a stray...if only dogs could talk.

I would wager that the pug is adopted and all the kitties are still available. To check out available animals ahead of time, visit www.waysidewaifs.org.