Category Archives: Paws N Reflect

First Therapy Dog “Smoky”

The First Therapy Dog was a Yorkie named Smoky. Army Air Force veteran Bill Wynne (pictured below) bought a scraggly little puppy from another soldier in Nadzab, New Guinea, in 1943. Little did he know that the little Yorkie would become … Continue reading

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Anthropomorphism

Cats are anthropomorphised in art because they are so laid back that you automatically attribute human thoughts and feelings to them. ― Jim Davis Also see post: The Electrical Life of Louis Wain and article about Louis Wain’s life Happy … Continue reading

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Beckoning Cat

The maneki-neko – (招き猫) – aka the Beckoning Cat, is a popular Japanese figure which is often believed to bring good luck to its owner. Traditionally a Japanese Bobtail calico, beckoning the cat has a paw raised in a beckoning gesture. They are often seen in shops, restaurants, and … Continue reading

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