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It is a hilarious rabbit hole to fall down. If you look at cat portraits from the late Middle Ages through the early Renaissance, you’ll notice they rarely look like the cute, fluffy companions we know today. Instead, they often look like tiny, disgruntled men in cat suits, or strange, elongated gargoyles with unsettlingly human … More Why The Old Masters Failed At Felines
His greatest loves were his cats – and he proved it with his legacy! 🐈⬛ American illustrator Edward Gorey, known for his uniquely macabre humor, openly stated that his greatest loves were his cats. His devotion was so profound that upon his death, he left the majority of his wealth to an animal care organization, … More Edward Gorey’s Lifelong Devotion
🎉 Introducing the FIRST EVER S.O.F.A. Wall Calendar! 🎉 Get ready for a year of pure, original feline charm! We’re thrilled to unveil the S.O.F.A. 2026 Wall Calendar, a delightful journey featuring twelve unique cat portraits by twelve of our brilliant full members. Why you’ll love it: 👉 Tap the link to order yours today!
Behavioural changes can be a sign of dementia in cats. larisa Stefanjuk/ Shutterstock Emily Blackwell, University of Bristol and Sara Lawrence-Mills, University of Bristol Many cat owners don’t realise that just like humans, cats can suffer from dementia. A recent paper has even found many similarities between feline and human dementia, finding that cognitive impairment … More Cats can get dementia too – here are the eight signs to look out for
This is an acrylic painting of a Sumatran Tiger, with a special focus on its vibrant, fiery colour. Artist Sarais Crawshaw S.O.F.A. has created a bright, detailed portrait that highlights the tiger’s beautiful face and powerful presence . The painting is a testament to the tiger’s natural radiance and serves as a powerful reminder of … More Sumatran Tiger
Imagine curling up on your couch, a warm cup of tea in hand, with a soft ball of fur purring beside you. Ah, the sheer bliss of being a cat parent! But before you bask in this cozy idyll, there’s some groundwork to be done. In this article we’ll guide you through a checklist of … More Cat-ching On: The Ultimate Guide for New Cat Parents
Thank you to everyone who donated in our recent crowdfunder! We really appreciate your help. The lovely comments and messages of support we’ve had have over the past month have been wonderful. The rewards will be going out to you over the next few days. We hope you enjoy them and we hope we’ll see … More Thank You!
A Place In The Sun by Jacqueline Gaylard S.O.F.A.. A beautiful portrait and amazingly detailed. This lovely print is available in our fundraising gallery and at £10 off the retail price too! Generously donated by Jacqueline Gaylard. Why are we fundraising? We want to raise funds for a 2019 London show in a gallery in … More A Place In The Sun
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