#history of pets

[statelibraryqueensland]

Continuing on in the long and time-honoured tradition of ‘cats being extremely confident in places they shouldn’t be’: meet the mascot cat of the H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth. 

It was incredibly common for Naval vessels to have their own shipboard mascots in the form of cats, who offered the dual services of pest control below decks and morale and entertainment for the crew. Shipboard cats often had their own unofficial cat-sized hammocks and uniforms made for them, and they provided well-needed lightness to news reels throughout the turbulent years of World War One. 

Here, one such cat can be seen parading along one of the 15 inch guns that made up this warship’s arsenal. Though her name is unknown, her pizzazz is immortalised in our collections.  (SOURCE)

#cats #wartime #world war one #cats history #cat #funny #humorous #history #library #interesting #interesting history #historical photos #historical cats #did you know #pet #history of pets #queen elizabeth #warship #navy #Australia #libraries #librarian #support your library #silly cats #silly #booklr #humor #australian

[cute-catts]

#cats of tumblr #cat #cats #kitten #animals #kitty #cute cats #funny cats #funny #cute #funny animals #orange cat #haha #humor #history #lmao #lol #pets #kitties #kittens #meow

[stormysapphic]

lesbians over 60, photographs by elana freedom, published in common lives/lesbian lives no. 15/16, june 1985

#personal #wlw #sapphic #lesbian history #sapphic history #wlw history #ofos #queer #lgbt #lgbtq #elder queers #elder lesbians #queer pets

[idontwikeit]

Ask a historian, “What was mankind’s greatest invention?” Fire? The wheel? The sword? I would argue it’s history itself. History isn’t fact. It’s narrative, one carefully curated and shaped. Under the pen strokes of the right scribe, a villain becomes a hero, a lie becomes the truth.

-Gaal Dornick, Foundation

#black sails #blacksailsedit #james flint #billy bones #bs max #bs madi #vcreations #vgifs #i will watch a show and think now how do i make this about black sails more r coming #eh i hope this makes sense 1st gif is general history 2nd gif old wives' tale 3rd gif when max said the pearl has no history #my own pet peeve is i dont like reusing scenes i used as gifs before so this couldve turned out better ig

[madseance]

he seems fine

#puppet history #watcher entertainment #[pet sematary voice] sometimes dead is better

[le-regrems]

This scene got me and my Silbling cracking, we were the only people besides one lady in cinema that laughed at it. Because it's true, British did steal all of their stuff.

#marvel #marvel comics #anti mcu #spider man #spider people #spider verse movie #across the spiderverse #into the spider verse #spider man: across the spider verse #spiderman india #pet #pavitr prabhakar #spiderman #cartoons #fuck the british #history

[tycheantiques]

Early 1900s.

Via anythingdeco Instagram.

#Guinea pig #guinea pigs #vintage guinea pig #vintage Guinea pigs #vintage pets #vintage photograph #antique photograph #antique photos #antique photo #antique #antique photography #1900s #1910s #history

[scotianostra]

Edinburgh Castle's dog cemetery.

Looking down to the wee graveyard last week.

Hidden within the grounds of Edinburgh Castle, a dedicated dog cemetery may be the landmark's strangest feature.

There are a huge number of fascinating historical stories hidden within the walls of Edinburgh Castle, but perhaps none so curious and touching as the tale behind the castle’s dog cemetery.

The small green space is thought to have originally been the site of a medieval tower, but since 1840 it has been the final resting place for regimental mascots or honoured dogs belonging to high-ranking soldiers.

The cemetery is referenced in this verse from the Scottish Bard, Robert Burns:

”Berkin dugs here lie at rest ”The yappin worst, obedient best ”Sodgers pets and mascots tae ”Still the guard the castle to this day.

One of only two like it in Scotland, the unique graveyard is home to more than 20 headstones.

Sadly, several of the inscriptions have worn away over the last century or so, probably thanks to Edinburgh’s signature chilly, wet and windy weather.

Of the engravings still visible, the oldest dates back to 1881 - a dedication to Jess, band pet of the Black Watch 42nd Royal Highlanders.

The newest headstone in the cemetery belongs to Winkle, the “dear and faithful friend of Lady Gow and the Governor”, who died in 1980.

Other faithful pups laid to rest here include Yum Yum, Tim and Dobbler, who travelled as far as China, Sri Lanka and South Africa with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.

These days, visitors to the castle cannot enter the cemetery, but it can be viewed from above, like I did.

#scotland #scottish #history #edinburgh #Edinburgh Castle #pet cemetery #dog graveyard #my pics

[tygerland]

Giacomo Balla Dynamism of a Dog on a Leash. 1912. Oil on canvas: 89 × 109 cm (35 × 43 in).

#dogs #animals #art #oil painting #20th century #art history #1910s #lifestyle #giacomo balla #fashion #beauty #culture #style #artwork #pets #painting #vintage #design #dog #aesthetic #🎯

[egophiliac]

I've always wanted a plush of the cat from Ghost Trick! so when the Switch port was announced, I decided to go ahead and make one for myself! ...and then didn't think to post it until now, for some reason! I modified BeeZee Art's sitting kitty pattern to get the right shapes; he was made with many mistakes, but also much love. 🐈‍⬛

(everybody go play Ghost Trick, it is my favorite video game of all time! if you like unique puzzles and a really fun mystery, then you will probably also enjoy it! and as you can see, it has a cat!)

(it was very hard to get a picture with Niko that didn't look like this:)

#ghost trick #toys #cat #sewing #it also has a dog! #describing ghost trick as 'it has a cat and a dog' feels like the biggest understatement of all time though #honestly the best pet characters in video game history #i feel confident making this statement #but i will say no more because ghost trick is 10000% better if you go in spoiler-free #the twists are SO good #the story is SO good #please play ghost trick

[selma-teachers-pet]

Am I in love with him or is he just an authority figure who gives me attention?

#male tcc #my teacher #history teacher #hot teacher #male teacher #sexy teacher #tc community #teacher crush community #teacher crush #teachers pet #teacher attachment #teacher cc #teacher love #teacher confessions #teacher x student #tcc love #tcc feelings #tc crush #male tc #tcc struggles #tcc thoughts

[statelibraryqueensland]

Blanche and Meg McGuigan with cats and joey, ca. 1917 (source)

#cats #cat #cat meme #cat history #history of pets #baby kangaroo #baby animals #kangaroo #australia #australiana #queensland #old photography #history #historical #edwardian #1900s #1910s #world war one #cute animals #cute cats #cute cat #big chonk #chonky #chonky cat

[cute-catts]

#cats of tumblr #cat #kitty #cats #kitten #cute cats #animals #funny cats #funny #cute #food #kitties #kittens #kitty cat #meow #love #lol #haha #history #cuteness #cute animals #pets

[ltwilliammowett]

27th July 1956: Sailor Trevor Grunkhurn plays cards with the help of the ship’s pets, Joey the golden hamster, and Smew the kitten. They are aboard the HMS Torquay

#naval history #ship's pets #hamster #cat #mid 20th century #ship's cat sunday

[typhlonectes]

#cat #cats #pets #animals #science #history of science #physics #schrodinger's cat

[yesterdaysprint]

The Bystander,  August 26, 1936

#1930s #comics #dogs #animals #pets #history #quarantine #1936