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Kitty Dorkling
@kittydorkling.bsky.social
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Lefty Cat lady living in Yorkshire (and also Baldur's Gate). ADHD Late Diagnosis Club.

Tories, TERFs, GenAI users and suchlike get blocked on sight. And yes, that includes headers and profile pics: get fucked.
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Ok fine, definitely not playing with it, I get it, thanks Beetle.
A shorthaired domestic black cat sitting on top of a fluffy toy on a string with his paws tucked under him, to make it clear that he is not going to play with it and moreover, he is not about to allow anyone to try to make him play with it. His expression is belligerent, but it's Beetle so that's often the case anyway.
November 25, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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The feather cat toy got chomped to death yesterday and this is the best I can do.

Clovis, who a moment ago was yelling at me to come and play, is now just staring at me with confusion and disgust.
A shorthaired domestic black cat sitting under a rocking chair, regarding the viewer with betrayed contempt. In the foreground is a fluffy ball on a string, with one measly feather attached.
November 25, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Holy shit I am truly blessed 👀

I think I'll stay here while Beetle does and maybe do playing later!
A shorthaired domestic black cat sitting on the legs of a person lying on a sofa.
November 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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🎶Go on now, go! Walk out the door! Just turn around now, 'cause you're not welcome any more!"🎶
Pope Leo XIV leaning into a microphone with his eyes closed, an expression of intensity on his face. The microphone is on a stand but he holds it with both hands.
November 23, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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In today's act of hubris I have decided to reupholster a bench. So far I am bleeding in 3 places!
A bench lying on a wooden floor, its cushion piping mostly removed, while some pliers and a remarkably large pile of staples lie on a table beside it.
November 19, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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As a small mitigation I have however been visited by the rare but precious Willingly Affectionate Beetle
A shorthaired domestic black cat lying asleep on a sofa, next to a human. The corner of a laptop can be seen, and the human's hand is resting gently on the soft fur of the cat's head.
November 18, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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I did wear it, I had a fab time, and a couple of people even recognised the costume! Most importantly I saw various lovely mates and bought more stickers than I probably have room for. Good times! Thank you, @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social
Short, older white lady dressed as Izzy Hands from Our Flag Means Death giving an appropriately one-fingered salute in front of a plain white wall. She is grinning somewhat self-consciously.
November 15, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Do I go to #thoughtbubble as Izzy Hands. Wasn't going to do costume but
Old lady dressed as Izzy Hands from OFMD
November 15, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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Both corners of the room under observation at all times. I love him.
A shorthaired domestic black cat sitting in front of a grey curtain. His eyes are pointing in slightly different directions.
November 14, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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Screenshot from The Quiz Broadcast sketch series in That Mitchell and Webb Look, overlaid with the words "Do not think about the event".
November 12, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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An ANGEL. A perfect baby who has never caused any trouble at all, ever.
A small and rather skinny shorthaired domestic black cat blissfully asleep on a yellow cushion.
November 10, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Troublesome daughter now has a clean bill of health from the Vet 😻
A small shorthaired domestic black cat observing the viewer with deep suspicion.
November 10, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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She's honestly being more cuddly than I've ever seen her, but also meowing constantly to go out of the room she's in for now. Beautiful troublesome beast, she is. But also a warm, dry, fed, safe beast, thank goodness.
November 9, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Ohh you could waste HOURS on this...
The words "blood for the blood god" in gold text on a blue background, in the style of Zohran Mamdani's successful New York Mayoral campaign.
November 8, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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I am ON FIRE this day. I have reinforced the bag handle AND finally bound the cuffs of my beloved wool coat so it will last a bit longer. Next up: taking in the waist of a dress and making a cushion cover.
Closeup photo showing an amateur but adequate patching of a black leather handbag. An additional layer of leather has been hand-sewn over the attachment for a handle. Two cuffs of an olive green woollen coat laid out across it. The edges of the cuffs have been bound in coordinating cotton twill.
November 7, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Wee jaunt up North today.
The Angel of the North sculpture by Antony Gormley as viewed from the A1 heading North. There is also a traffic cone in the foreground.
November 5, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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How about a twofer? Beetle in the back, Clovis at the front. (Beetle, as ever, not entirely happy about sharing)
Two shorthaired domestic black cats on a grey chair in a sunbeam. The cat at the back looks rather grumpy about being sat on.
November 2, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Plus bonus photo of Beetle being a pretzel.
A shorthaired domestic black cat twisted up like a pretzel on a grey chair. Front beans are on view, as is one lower fang. His expression is philosophical.
November 1, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Beetle came to ask why I was sitting on my phone on the window seat instead of giving him treats.
A shorthaired domestic black cat sitting on a windowsill. He is slightly walleyed, with large ears and his top lip half-caught on his lower fangs. He looks slightly distracted but still ready to get mean at a moment's notice.
October 31, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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Dug out an old blanket Moosha was always fond of and found one of her whiskers on it. 😿
A brown and mustard woollen Carthen blanket with a long white whisker laid upon it.
October 27, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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(for those interested the full painting is The Fallen Angel by Alexandre Cabanel, 1847 - not seen it in person but it gets referenced a lot for some reason... 😸)
The Fallen Angel by Alexandre Cabanel, 1847 The angel has crashed to the ground, his wings behind him turning black, while behind him his former allies continue to sail through the sky. His furious, betrayed expression is half hidden behind one arm. He is also naked and ripped as heck.
October 27, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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Close-up from The Fallen Angel by Alexandre Cabanel, 1847, focusing on the Angel's furious face half-hidden behind his arm.
October 27, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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(It's ok he gets to hoover up after the toothless bastard is done making a mess of his.)
Beetle, a shorthaired domestic black cat with no top teeth, eating cat food from a bowl and licking half of it out onto the floor.
October 26, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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"wait was that all of it. That can't have been all of it."
Clovis, a shorthaired domestic black cat, standing over an empty cat food bowl, looking slightly perplexed.
October 26, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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Saved from starvation in the nick of time
Two black cats eating breakfast on a kitchen floor.
October 26, 2025 at 8:04 AM