Sunnyside Tails is a new column introducing you to some of the best cats and dogs of the neighborhood. We begin with the official mascot of our Cats of Sunnyside community cat walk: Baby Kitty!
Safety note: Having a sense of a cat’s current mood is always wise. We recommend watching its tail movement and offering a hand to sniff first.
Known through neighborhood lore as Baby Kitty, or BK for short, this ginger and white cat is easy to find and has become a Sunnyside institution. BK lives at the corner of the Sunnyside Piazza at Yamhill and 33rd at the house with a wreath composed of baby doll limbs on the door. But, that wasn’t always the case….Legend has it that our creamsicle compatriot once lived down the street. He loved spending time at his current residence so much that he made it his and now has indoor/outdoor access to the house. Recently, his humans added a BK access door and a little step on their side fence.
Over the years, Baby Kitty has evolved from a somewhat shy wallflower who would be taunted by his feline neighbor, Hugo, to a proud and gregarious ginger. He and Hugo now have a relatively healthy friendship. BK loves to come down and greet passersby, roll around in the dirt, and be a baby in the sunshine. Next time you’re in the neighborhood, be sure to show Baby Kitty some love!
If you’re interested in joining a future cat walk or would like to nominate your pet for a future Sunnyside Tail feature, follow us on Instagram at @cats_of_sunnyside for updates or email [email protected] (There will also be flyers posted throughout the neighborhood.)