Cats Like You’ve Never Seen Before

If you love cats, sharing makes us purrrr :-)

We scoured deep into the interwebs to share Cats Like You’ve Never Seen Before, a vintage mix of pics with a message.

Dating from 1903, this black cat may not be feeling lucky. You can be sure there is a story about a cat lady here.

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This image, dated 1887 from a Dutch importer of wine and spirits is still in business but I doubt they have mousers. It’s impossible to know what the status of the cat in the photograph is but the grouping of men is posed. I’d like to think the man holding the cat is on friendly terms with her. The cat seems comfortable being held by one hand and a mere mouser would not warrant being front and center for an important photo.

When I came across this antique photo with the caption “Four of Us”, it begged for a new caption. Sadly, shelter euthanasia stats are still scary high. A hundred years ago, disposing of kittens was by drowning or poisonous gas. We have more humane methods of killing now but there is only one solution: SPAY or NEUTER all cats.

I love vintage cat collectibles and this is an easy DIY project if you have a thrift shop find or an orphan plate in your kitchen. Black cat ceramic decor items were popular from the Victorian era to the 1960s with their peak in the ’20s. If you enjoy collecting vintage cat items, now is a good time to invest in them while they’re reasonably priced. I predict there will be a greater demand in the coming years. I’ve found good quality pieces for next to nothing at thrift shops and online.

21 Comments

meowmeowmans

March 6, 2016 at 9:12 PM Reply

We love vintage photos. And of they have cats in them, we love them even more!

Deb Barnes - Zee and Zoey

March 6, 2016 at 2:17 PM Reply

We always enjoy the vintage kitty stuff and that candy bowl with a cat is a great idea!

Connie Marie

March 5, 2016 at 9:27 AM Reply

Absolutely adorable that idea you had and did! Gets me inspired!
I’m always sharing and speaking about spay and neuter! I used to have it done for people, can’t any more. Lost 2/3 thirds of my monthly income, so have to concentrate on my own family of fur babies. Luckily I know a great lady vet that takes care of me.

The Island Cats

March 4, 2016 at 7:10 PM Reply

We love these vintage photos of kitties. 🙂

Ernie might be interested in sharing his story in your anthology. We’ll get an email to you. 🙂

Layla Morgan Wilde (Cat Wisdom 101)l

March 5, 2016 at 1:29 PM Reply

Glad to hear you have a good vet who helps.

Nellie

March 4, 2016 at 6:53 PM Reply

That is a great idea! We’ll have to try it!
kisses
Nellie

The Swiss Cats

March 4, 2016 at 4:20 PM Reply

We enjoyed watching all these vintage photos ! Purrs

Layla Morgan Wilde

March 4, 2016 at 2:08 PM Reply

Thanks Summer!

Maggie

March 4, 2016 at 12:03 PM Reply

Cats: always decorative and fascinating! The dish would be a fun way of slowing down those cats who eat too fast. They’d have to chase the food around the statue.

Kitten season will be starting soon in the Northeast. Once the weather warms up here, the cat gestation period is only 64 to 67 days and shelters will be inundated. Your Spay and Neuter reminder is timely.
xxoo

Layla Morgan Wilde

March 4, 2016 at 2:03 PM Reply

Maggie, what a great idea but important to use food safe ceramics. And yes, kitten season has started.

Kathryn

March 4, 2016 at 11:53 AM Reply

Mao agrees wholeheartedly. Cheddar volunteers to donate his time to the cause (and his sweet orange charm.)

Love the idea of a Victorian (or other) black cat charm on a plate.

Layla Morgan Wilde

March 4, 2016 at 2:05 PM Reply

I was thinking a tiny version would be nice for jewelry.

Tamago

March 4, 2016 at 11:37 AM Reply

I love all the pictures! The caption of the 1st picture made me LOL 🙂
Great idea for DIY dish! I might try myself!

Layla Morgan Wilde

March 4, 2016 at 2:05 PM Reply

You’re so handy, I’d love to see you’re DIY project!

Ellen Pilch

March 4, 2016 at 11:11 AM Reply

Those are great vintage photos and I love the plate with the cat too. I didn’t realize you were looking for black cat submissions, I have 4 black cats, I will get writing.

Layla Morgan Wilde

March 4, 2016 at 2:06 PM Reply

You must have missed the earlier announcement but glad to hear from you.

easy rider

March 4, 2016 at 9:07 AM Reply

the dish is such a great idea! and I hope so much that once no kittens have to die just because we humans are so careless…

Layla Morgan Wilde

March 4, 2016 at 2:07 PM Reply

One day, let’s hope there won’t be a need for these messages.

Skeeter and Izzy

March 4, 2016 at 7:55 AM Reply

Love the vintage kitties! I like the dish idea!
Happy Friday to All!
Luvs
Skeeter and Izzy and the Feral Gang + Twig & Peanut & Romeo and the Angels >^..^^..^<~