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My girl had an odd few days after her dental extraction— I think she was still draggy from the anesthesia. It’s rough when they’re displeased with you, but it gets better!

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Francine Kafka @francinekafka.bsky.social · 24d

Sophie is peeking out to wish everyone a happy #caturday.

#CatsOfBluesky

A tuxedo cat sits in a window and peers out from behind a window blind.

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McSweeney's @mcsweeneys.net · Sep 16

Do you know what “groyper” means?
a. No, it wasn’t on my SAT vocab list. I’d be curious to learn for my own edification, but it doesn’t seem relevant anymore. Since I already took the test.
b. Lol.

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Francine Kafka @francinekafka.bsky.social · Sep 13

Happy #caturday from Sophie and her incredibly sweet face.

A tuxedo cat with big, round eyes crouches on an ottoman and looks toward the camera.

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Francine Kafka @francinekafka.bsky.social · Sep 7

We just have to hope that they’re protecting us from whatever those things are!

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Francine Kafka @francinekafka.bsky.social · Sep 6

I always end up staring up there myself— it’s ominous!

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Francine Kafka @francinekafka.bsky.social · Sep 6

Happy #caturday from beautiful Sophie, seem here staring at invisible ceiling things.

A tuxedo cat pauses mid-wash to stare wide-eyed at the ceiling.

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Francine Kafka @francinekafka.bsky.social · Aug 30

Happy #caturday from Sophie, who had a few teeth removed this week.

Here’s a post-surgery photo, when she was still dopey from the anesthesia.

A tuxedo cat with a bleary expression and her tongue poking out slightly. Her forearms are shaved.

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Francine Kafka @francinekafka.bsky.social · Jul 26

Sophie is popping in to wish everyone a happy #caturday! If things get tough, you can always curl up in a mail basket.

A sleepy-looking black cat lies in a rectangular basket on a desk.

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Francine Kafka @francinekafka.bsky.social · Jul 19

That’s her! 🐈‍⬛

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