Cat Hunk

I've started a new cat photography service called Cat Hunk.

Why cats? For all their allergy-producing dander and attitude, I still find them irresistible. I haven't yet acquired much experience photographing dogs, but the time will come for that, too.

So in the meantime, consider my offer, which I've advertised on Craigslist:

Your cat is a hunk. You know that. He knows that.

Let me capture your cat's essence in a 2-hour photo session for the introductory rate of $59, offered to the first three people who respond to this ad.

This limited-time offer includes a CD with at least 50 full-size jpg images of your cat at his (or her) best, with which you can do as you please. (We can talk if you'd also like a photo book to treasure.)

*Destination must be easily accessible via public transit and within a 1-hour commute of Crown Heights, Brooklyn.

Dreamy Anacapri

Anacapri and the Mouse

Where's the mouse hiding?

Checking out her target.

Jumping for it.

Chasing it.

Taking a break.

Going for it.

Creeping up on Desmond as he sunbathes.

Hot Date with Orange Kitteh

I did another photo shoot with Anacapri and Desmond, two cats who have since made Park Slope their home. Today, you see Desmond Orange Parrucci, a furendly, wiry guy. Check back this weekend for images of Anacapri, his femcat roommate.

Anacapri and Desmond

Anacapri, a reserved lady who braved coming out of the bedroom to meet a stranger.

Desmond, a furendly toothless mancat who's roughed it on the streets.

I had the pleasure of hanging with my friends' cats for an evening as their place was being packed up for a move.

Bad Cat

I bought the "Bad Cat" desk calendar as a Christmas gift for my brother. It's based on a book. I liked the box so much, I kept it on my nightstand. Yes. This is what thrills me.

My Little Hunter

He's always ready to pounce.

An Intimate Moment with Noel

I picked the last photo not so much for its technical value -- it's poorly composed -- but because Noel has that "come, hither" quality in his eyes.

Curtain Drama

The second photo was in the November 30 post; I thought it needed to be here, too, to better illustrate the story. I'll be more thoughtful when I next break up a series, so it doesn't happen again.

Noel Lives the Good Life

His view.

His cute reflection on the sliding door as he peruses the night skyline.

More Cat Action

Catsitting Noel

The most in-your-face cat I've met. He will jump on anything that moves, including short, menacing humans who like to give signature triple head-pats.

Shelter Reform Rally in New York

Waiting to be adopted.

Dogs visiting the rally.

Photos of animals that have been saved through the efforts of the Facebook pages, Pets on Death Row and Urgent Part 2. Photo credit for some images:

Mark Ross.

A dog who visited the rally takes a break while her human checks out a nearby performance.

NEW YORK -- A rally was held today in Washington Square Park to push for reform of Animal Care and Control of New York City, following

recent service cancellations at the nonprofit organization

.

Phone service was shut off, making it difficult for prospective adopters to inquire about animals at its Brooklyn, Manhattan or Staten Island shelters. Also, anyone missing a cat or a dog will have to search through the agency's Web listing of found animals, instead of being able to call.

Meanwhile, the nonprofit -- which receives much of its funding from the city -- has euthanized hundreds of animals this year, despite working toward becoming a no-kill agency. The reasons have ranged from the animal having a cold or gingivitis to being "too young".