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Heather Hughson
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PhD Poli Sci, fmr financial analyst/advisor. Democracy, institutional design/reform, and Oxford commas. Cat staff.
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Somebody ate an elastic band the other night, and spent yesterday at the vet's office. But apparently there is no surefire way to induce vomiting in a cat (unless your home has carpeting 🙄), so now she's getting a high fibre diet to hopefully help it pass from the other end 🤦‍♀️
A Tabby cat sits under a chair at the veterinary office, unaware that she is about to be x-rayed and sedated. The Tabby cat has big eyes and a lick mat full of high fibre food The Tabby cat rests with a feather toy between her paws, plotting her next expensive adventure
October 16, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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It was chilly today, so Willow had to bundle up, then had a nap under the Sir Percival Fuzzyboots Memorial Blanket on the Lord Hobbes Prettytoes Memorial Throne. #CatsOfBluesky
A Tabby cat in a blue sweater sits on a chair and looks off into the distance The Tabby cat now has a pillow, as she rests near some lovely flowers The Tabby cat is cozy inside underneath a grey and white crocheted blanket in a window seat
August 30, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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Percy diligently inspected each box before making an informed decision. #CatsOfBluesky #SuperSeniorCatsClub #CatBoxSunday
A fluffy tuxedo cat sits inside a banker's box. Beside him are two more boxes filled with laundry. He looks pleased with his choice.
February 9, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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A fluffy tuxedo cat is up on his going legs, grabbing a human leg as his toothless mouth snaps out towards a ribbon toy
February 4, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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Percy is a connoisseur of fine boxes 🧐
A fluffy tuxedo cat rests his flouf inside a box. He looks warm and cozy
January 23, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Quick, what year is it?? I have to warn everyone about 9/11!
Five pay phones, all lined up, ready to be used
December 6, 2024 at 7:08 PM
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Percival is convinced that the food he gets on the bed is both different from and superior to any other food he gets. He will reject everything on offer, run crying into the bedroom, then hop up and beg until I comply.
#CatsOfBluesky #SuperSeniorCatsClub
A fluffy tuxedo cat stares up into the camera, his eyes pleading The fluffy tuxedo cat eats from a bowl that has been hurriedly brought to him, while a Tabby cat looks on wondering where her bed noms are
December 4, 2024 at 1:37 AM
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I... I have been mortally wounded.
Image of a man in American PhD robes, and a caption saying "choose a major you love and you'll never work a day in your life because that field isn't hiring".
December 1, 2024 at 2:17 PM
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Goodness me, it seems I haven't posted a photo of Percival here in awhile. Here he is, in all his twenty year old glory.
#SuperSeniorCatsClub
A fluffy tuxedo cat is curled up on his side. His rear paws are up over his head, and his front paws are stretched out. He looks very comfy. A fluffy Tuxedo cat peeks out of a kitty stroller in a vet's office. He's ready to show her how hard he has worked to stay healthy.
November 18, 2024 at 6:08 PM
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Willow has decided that today is Silly Cat Day. Can't say I disagree with her logic.
But I do need to set up a separate account for her and Percy.
Do hashtags work now? #CatsOfBluesky
A Tabby cat lies on her side in a window seat, considering chomping at the strap keeping her perch suspended. The Tabby cat goes for broke, mid-chomo at the strap The Tabby cat is now upside down, paws stretched outward, a goofy look on her face
November 18, 2024 at 5:27 PM
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Willow did her best to help with my work tonight.
A slightly chonky Tabby cat is stretched out on a wool blanket covering some human legs. She looks very comfortable indeed. A single cat foot with black toe beans stretches out from behind a computer monitor. Though the rest of the cat cannot be seen, she is obviously relaxed.
November 13, 2024 at 4:17 AM
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This message appeared on my morning walk recently. I think John's in trouble.
Graffiti on a sidewalk reading John, Never Cheat.
November 12, 2024 at 11:58 PM
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Willow won this year's June Hamsness competition over in the Other Place, and her special bacon collar declaring her Hampion and Final Four eatin' mat arrived!
A derpy looking tabby cat gazes up above the camera, wondering where the hams are, as she places her paw on a mat declaring her to be a Final Four contestant in 2023 June Hamsness A tabby cat sits on a carpet, looking slightly away from the camera as though shy about her crushing victory in this year's June Hamsness competition for derpiest kitty photo.
July 22, 2023 at 12:09 AM
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Oh HELLO! Name(s)? My tuxie is Sir Percival Fuzzyboots, Earl of Jellybeantoes, and my tabby is Willow (full honouraries yet to be determined). Percy is nearly 19, Willow is around 1-2.
A derpy looking tabby cat and a slightly disinterested looking fluffy tuxedo cat sit outside an old wooden building. They look like they just went on an adventure.
July 9, 2023 at 5:24 PM
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Hello Bluesky, and anyone who knows me from another place. I hear this place charges a strict cat tax?
A fluffy tuxedo cat sits in some tall grass near an old barn. He looks very thoughtful. A tabby cat on a bed clutches at a toy baguette as though she were about to bite into it for a snack.
July 9, 2023 at 4:30 PM