The Mother Kitty’s Blog

The Mother Kitty’s blog is a historical repository of Melissa’s Kitties blog, which published consistently from 2006 to 2022. (May 2026: The blog may be revived and continued in the near future.)

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Melissa Connolly 5/4/17 Melissa Connolly 5/4/17

Hot

It’s a scorcher, but Simon knows how to handle it.

Melissa Connolly 9/7/16 Melissa Connolly 9/7/16

Gold

Can you hear the song in the air too?

Melissa Connolly 7/10/14 Melissa Connolly 7/10/14

Summer, Take 2

The Kitties are ready for summer.

Melissa Connolly 7/5/12 Melissa Connolly 7/5/12

Refresh

It’s always a good time for a yoga break.

Melissa Connolly 5/31/12 Melissa Connolly 5/31/12

Faded

B.J. discovers new shades.

Melissa Connolly 3/22/12 Melissa Connolly 3/22/12

Shades

It’s time to get out and enjoy the sunshine.

Melissa Connolly 5/27/11 Melissa Connolly 5/27/11

Soaked

Kitties always look for a warm spot.

Melissa Connolly 5/15/11 Melissa Connolly 5/15/11

Safari

Gordon is on another African adventure.

Melissa Connolly 8/22/10 Melissa Connolly 8/22/10

Tom Hargus

My first commissioned piece took the Kitties to the Philippines.

Melissa Connolly 1/19/10 Melissa Connolly 1/19/10

Renewal

New years are new beginnings.

Melissa Connolly 10/25/09 Melissa Connolly 10/25/09

Fly

Some Kitties have wings.

Melissa Connolly 8/10/08 Melissa Connolly 8/10/08

Sail

The Kitties take to the high seas, but did they bring a compass?

Melissa Connolly 11/15/07 Melissa Connolly 11/15/07

Scale

Simon takes fishing to the next level.

Melissa Connolly 8/23/07 Melissa Connolly 8/23/07

Captain

The Kitties take an ocean voyage.

Melissa Connolly 9/13/06 Melissa Connolly 9/13/06

Farm

Life on the farm is good for these kitties.