The description here doesn’t tell enough of this story. From Cats of Yore’s instagram: “ In 1940 Smoky the cat was rescued after an air raid during blitz. Miss Ann Twynam of Paddington took him home, and nursed him back to health. She has taught Smoky to salute, and now whenever service friends visit, Smoky loves to do his saluting turn[…]”.

yeah i did! cat ladies unite!

I'm going to die of squee

Aw, I had this framed on the wall of my student apartment!

That would have been epic!

Who wouldn't smile for that photographer?

"Okay, when I count to three, we go for it!"

SMoosh HUG! :)

I'll take an aperol spritz, just kidding! I need to use the phone.

I didn't know cats could play cards. Did he win?

Job well done! That baby is obviously fine.

It sounds odd, but cats really love the smell of human feet, particularly their human. Because of the many sweat glands there, your feet smell very strongly of you, and feet are usually at the same level of the cat, so it's very easy for them to love on you by rubbing against your feet. And they're also attracted to the saltiness of your sweat, which is why they often lick your bare feet if they get close enough. Basically, you're like one of those giant salt licks farmers put out for their cows.

Is...is that skunk fur?

I love how sweet this is! I love how the man stopped to pet the cat! This is melting my heart! AW!

My friend in Paris used to do this, there was a bell attached so the cat could ring when he wanted to come in, and she would whistle a special tune when it was dinner time, it was special to watch 😻

I'm impressed by the harness. I can't find one the cats that own me can't break out of.

"And the fish I caught was THAT big!"

Aw I love the bonding!

SO terrifying. Really. They are.

Silently judging all the lowly peasants below.

So beautiful

See? Persians DID have noses in the past, and they actually look even better that their poor brachycephalic descendants—-created by f*****g stupid “animal lovers” who are actually animal abusers who succeeded in ruining the quality of life for the animals they were criminally inbreeding to create that look. Creating a look, not breeding out a congenital condition or strengthening the stamina and vastly improving their lives. No. Creating a f*****g look. I hope those breeders are—-and will be—-burning in Hell.

Wholesome Grandpa!

Funny name for a cat :-)

Greek brothers?

We cats are the highlights of your lives.

Tommy Toodles! Why that is an excellent name!

Hello, what would you like to buy from me, meow?

Yup. Help. Audi loves to help. He's very, very good at cleaning off the clutter on the kitchen counter. You know, the drying rack, the toaster oven, the dishsoap....

Well-named.

He's teaching Tiddles how to scratch a record!

Catzilla ! too easy, i know, i know...

Love the bells!

"MY human. Go away."

Another extraordinary photo!

I love the chonky cat!

It was important to them to have their cat included in the pic.

This is what Bouche does when she wants petted. Then she moves out of reach and scolds me for not petting her.

Come on BP, at least put some effort into your posts.

What a good soft can-opener!

It's a wedding picture. She's wearing white.

Yep!

This is me at parties-talking to the cat in the kitchen

Priorities

Nice safety harness!

I am the master. It's my sleeping hat. Go away now, so I can.

Men who love cats appreciate the complexity of the feline personality. This quality in men spills over into their relationships with people, as well.

Of course you pets are part of the family. You're the soft parts that open cans.

Do the Crab walk, kitty!

"This is my cat. There are many others like it, but this one is mine. My cat is my best friend. It is my life." - Full Metal Catnip