LOVE THOSE CATSKILL CATS!

I’m a dog person.  But, this summer I was absolutely entranced by a few upstate New York kitties. 

My husband and I visited Catskill, New York in July (before heading over to Amherst to give my talk about Emily and Carlo at the Emily Dickinson Museum) and true to its name, there were cats everywhere. 

Artistic winds swirl in this picturesque town where Thomas Cole, founder of the Hudson River School, lived at his beloved Cedar Grove from 1827-1848.  Check out this view of the Catskill Mountains from Mr. Cole’s porch.  No wonder he liked it here.

This is the sixth year for Cat’n Around Catskill, presented by the Heart of Catskill Association/Catskill Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by local businesses. The Cat Meow Auction and Gala on September 30 will end this year’s cat extravaganza. 

The cats arrive white and unadorned from Chicago.  Then talented artists work their magic! Here are a few of my favorites from the 43 fabulous felines I encountered on my morning walk.  I dare you to pick a favorite!

THE CAT IN A HAT ON A CAT

XLC IRONCAT

CATA-COLA

FLY FISHING FELINE

SYBIL

ANGELS AMOUNG US

BAT CAT

KAATERSKILL KAT

CATS OF SUMMERS PAST

OCCUPIED CAT

CAT SAILING (awwh, look at that face!)