Yes, all these women love cats and may have more than one; yes, they share a unique bond; and no, they do not deserve to be labeled as ‘crazy.’ In fact, they often defy the stereotype entirely. As BriAnne herself has commented: “all of the cat-having women I personally knew were loving, creative, beautiful, cool and they just so happened to really love their cats.”
So, without further ado, we invite you to take a look at women with cats and their stories that surely will touch your soul. More info: Instagram | girlsandtheircats.com | Facebook | youtube.com First of all, she shared what inspired her to start the “Girls and their Cats” series. BriAnne responded: “I started GATC in 2015 and realized that I had grown up hearing such negative things about cat ladies. They’re ‘crazy, single, old, sad’ and have many, many cats. When in reality, all of the cat-having women I personally knew were loving, creative, beautiful, and cool and they just so happened to really love their cats. So, I wanted to change the negative stereotype surrounding cats and cat ladies by showing who they really are through portraits and stories.” “When I arrive at their homes, I like to spend time with them, just chatting and letting the cats warm up to my presence. It’s important that both cat and cat lady feel comfortable enough so I can capture them in their element. In terms of challenges, well, cats are not the most agreeable subjects. They can be wary of strangers, nervous around camera flash, and a little stubborn. But I was up for the challenge and with a little patience, most cats realized I wasn’t there to take them to the vet and that it’s ok to trust me.” BriAnne wrote: “Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube have been amazing in helping get my work out to the public. I wouldn’t have a clue about how to promote myself otherwise. I’m really grateful my work has been seen by so many people and that they believe in this project, too.” “My cats have a lot to do with my mental well-being just by being their cute little selves. They’re so funny, sweet, entertaining, and healing. Coming home to their excited faces is the best feeling. My cats are big cuddlers and even though it makes working from home a little difficult, it does make me feel loved. With cats, their love is earned. So when you bond with a cat it is incredibly rewarding.” “I’ve noticed that women will do almost anything to keep their cats happy, healthy, and entertained. They’re buying the best foods, they’re sacrificing spaces for litter boxes (this is a big deal in NYC), they’re catifying their homes. And most of all, they’re embracing the term ‘cat lady.’” Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.
