Afternoon View

Fourth Cativersary

Four years ago today I brought Shelley home from the East Harlem ASPCA. She was 18 months old, very undersized, timid, and FIV+. Today she's a chubby little lap snuggler and every visitor's instant pal, despite the stern look she's giving us above. As I like to do on this date, I encourage you to visit your local shelter and consider adopting an adult cat. At this writing there are 64 adult cats up for adoption at the East Harlem shelter. I'm partial to tough guy Felix.

Irish Eyes

SRSLY, Close The Window

Do Not Interfere With The Burrowing

Cat Loaf

Photo by Dr. Jeff.

Pouty Cat

I yelled at her for pushing on the screen.

Bag Lady

Photo by Dr. Jeff.

Fan Girl

Feels Like 42

Yo, Mr. Super. I know we're a week into May, but can I get some heat up in this here joint? Poor Shelley is buried under the comforter.

Enough With The Camera, Already

Today is Shelley's third cativersary as a resident of Chez JMG. It's hard to believe that it's been that long since the day at the East Harlem ASPCA when I fell for that sick, scrawny, skittish, shelter kitty. She's the quietest cat I've ever owned, other than the occasional questioning chirp she rarely makes a sound. But she's also the friendliest. Sit on my sofa and she'll be in your lap in ten seconds. And ten times a day she's on her hind legs, front paws on the armrest of my chair, begging for space on my desk. I love when she does that.

RELATED: The East Harlem ASPCA has 49 adult cats listed for adoption on the site this morning. Click over and peruse the cuties, some of whom have their own YouTube clip.