Cats – The Big Ones

On By ResaIn Cats, Murals

For Cat Lovers (& all animal lovers).

I was in a area by the tracks, and not expecting to find anything.

There was an alley across from the front of the building with the word GEARY.

One garage was painted, with big cats.

  • Too cute for just 1 pic!

Talk about a thrilling find!

Yet another mural I was loathe to leave.

It looked new. A passerby told me it was a year old.

  • Hard to pick just 1 shot!

This lion breaks my heart.

What a sweet old soul the artist captured. Humans are not nice enough to animals.

Hmm, I think these may all be endangered cats?

I searched endangered cats and cats on the edge of extinction.

Seems almost every cat, except house cats, are on the list.

Pics taken by Resa – November 18, 2025

Toronto, Canada

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143 thoughts on “Cats – The Big Ones”

    1. Yes…Garfield.. Oddly, I used to see a lot more cartoons in the street art world, including lots of Garfields.
      Did magnetic Misty like these kinetic kitties? 😬

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  5. Wow, what vibrant artwork! The artist has really captured the unique majesty and power of these amazing animals, and the colors are so very vibrant! That panther in the background is sleek and poised, ready to pounce at any moment. Thanks for sharing, Resa! 🐯💜🐅

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    1. Ɠɍɐƕɐɱ – Absolutely 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑜𝑣𝑦!

      One could say-

      ❤︎ ~ ❦❦❦ 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓒𝓪𝓽𝓼’ 𝓜𝓮𝓸𝔀 ❦❦❦ ~ ❤︎

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  9. So gorgeous, these big cats come alive ! I love the Mama Cat and her babies. What a tremendous loss should these beautiful wild animals become extinct. The saying you can judge people by the way they treat animals is true. A wonderful find dear Meece.
    xoxoxoxoxoxo

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    1. I agree, not just on the beauty of these cats, but on the idea that they would be gone.
      It wasn’t until I made this post that I realized – these are all endangered cats.

      It’s been nutty over here but I think I’m almost done Neil. I did some photo tests today. It was DARK! Honestly, this winter has been dreadful in many ways.
      I’m only out a couple of hours tomorrow, so will send you some test shots to Meece #1 before I dig into finishing it.

      Speaking of cats…How’s Bashira?
      xoxoxoxoxo

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      1. Mr. b is quite the character. He rules the roost here, Max Keeps his distance when B is in a bad mood. He managed to escape the balcony ,I didn’t think he would try it but jumped over to the neighbors and I caught him wandering in the wrong direction, he saw me and turned around and was super glad to see me. He actually was lost ! Now he’s grounded from the balcony. He’s feel at heart but not as wild as he thinks.
        I know it’s a a little Crazy there. Don’t worry about Neil. You’ll get it done when you can

        xoxoxoxoxo

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        1. Hahaha! Of course he rules. Poor Max.
          The escape of Mr. B.!
          I’m so happy you got him back.
          Egads! Misha caught a mouse last night. Norm said it was in her mouth, and looked dead. She played with that poor thing for quite awhile.
          NOW, we can’t find it.
          Uch!
          xoxoxoxoxo

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          1. Eeww! They think catching a mouse is a present. Some of my outside neighbors cats leave me a mouse at my front door quite frequently. They are so proud of themselves. Sometime chewing them is so fun they forget it’s a present. 😂

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        1. …I’m honoured…
          I normally don;’t say anything if I don’t get a reply, but you put so much into it, and i was so impressed that I wanted to make sure you knew how fab it is and you are!
          ~ ❤︎🌟❤︎ ~

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                1. OH.. okay.
                  Pillow fort… love it. Haven’t been in one for … a long time.
                  You are pretty immaculate with your work. Hard to suggest improvements… but maybe creative ideas? (based on your thing)

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                  1. Just like anything that comes to mind at any time going forward. Don’t go out of your way.. Particularly Like anything that irks you. For example, you really thought or wanted a plot line (if you can even call it that with the montage style) to go one way and it didn’t… Or the pacing of an episode was too slow or too fast. Things like that… Creative ideas— sure any time. I’ve got some momentum there now, finally.

                    I aim to be immaculate. That’s half the reason why these take so damn long lol… It may appear immaculate but I think there’s so much room for improvement in emotion. I wanna make people cry. But I never slow the pace down far enough to achieve that. Or dig deep enough into the characters…

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                    1. Will do!
                      You are doing great.
                      In terms of character or plot development (ie make people cry) – Have you ever seen “What’s Up Tiger Lily”?
                      It’s an early Woody Allen. He takes a Japanese film, dubs over it and creates a whole new film.

                      Not suggesting you do that, but it’s up your alley in a sense. It may give you some ideas.

    1. Yes, I can see that the space between the planks can appear as bars. Well, they are all in a humans’ prison of sorts. All animals on the planet are.

      I do love this art, and I;m happy you got to see it.
      Thank you, Aladin!

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    1. It is Gi. This cats mural blows me away. What a great day in the alleys by the tracks this was.

      Interesting, when I seee the art, the day returns to me. xoxoxo

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    1. It is compelling! Yes, the panther’s head over a hinge.. it’s poetic, really.
      The big cats are hanging on by a hinge, in a sense.
      Thanks, Jo! Glad you got to see this. xx

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  24. Hi Resa, I just love it when you show us how to enjoy a wildlife. But these cats are purrfect…..I had the honour of meeting some big cats in New Zealand and I got the same shivers seeing these pics as I did when I met Messi the lion cub at Paradise Springs Valley (park) in Rotorua. Well done Maruiska and thanks to both of you for sharing.

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    1. OMG!

      Sorry I missed this comment, Tyeth!

      Yes, these cats are beauties. I was in a heaven being there.

      Lucky you getting to see some big cats. Have a fab week!

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      1. No worries, I know you are busy with collecting more art goodies.
        When I met Messi he was a cub about 1m in length from nose to tail….but three years later he’ll probably be fully grown now! Boy how time flies. Hope your week is fruitful.

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          1. I’ve been enjoying this warm-up. I went out today too, so three days in a row. However, we have freezing fog coming tomorrow morning, so I’ll be staying inside and avoiding that black ice. I am so ready for Spring!

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    1. I agree, Robbie. It was hard not to think of you when I found it.
      Then I thought of all my cat friends, so decided not to dedicate it to any one person…. but it sure screams Robbie!

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    1. Thank you Violet!
      No, it’s a different alley, but the alley last week was Filed with garage art. This cat alley garage was an anomally.
      Hey, found you in my Spam. It’s good to check Spam a few times a week Akismet likes to put our pals in there sometimes, and we need to free them!
      Hey, if you are ever in To, I’ll take you for an alley tour!

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  34. Resa this mural is extraordinary as is your photographs. The artist has captured such dignity and quiet presence in these great cats. There’s strength there, but also vulnerability, especially in the eyes. Your photographs allow us to linger with that “sweet old soul” you mention. Sending hugs!.

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  35. Cats are STUNNING, big or small! I love how majestic these big cats are… love the mama tiger with its adorable cubs!! That black panther is gorgeous, and you’re right, that lion on the left breaks my heart too. Thanks for this, Resa, beautifully captured!!

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  36. Resa, I can imagine your excitement at finding this mural. You did splendid work photographing it.
    When I was a teenager, there was an article about extinction and I quote, “the big cats will be the first to go.” So I expect you are right that they all are endangered. However, I take some hope from the fact that the article was decades ago, and we still have most of them. Hugs.

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  37. At last, a place where the big cats have inherited the earth! Well, they WILL take rightful ownership of the planet once humankind has torched itself into extinction. I love everything about these majestic creatures.

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    1. Yes, they are majestic. The are also fast, fierce and powerful.
      Of course humans are just plain destructive… so we have marginalized them.

      Torching ourselves into extinction sounds about right. Humanity is like a chain, broken by its weakest link, many weakest links… hate, fear, greed, lust, etc.

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      1. They are proof of mystical design. From where? Who? How? No idea, but therein lies the magic.

        Humans prey not for survival but for entertainment so yeah, big difference there.

        Add all those things together and it’s lights out.

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  38. Resa, what a stunning find and no wonder you were thrilled! The Big Cats look amazing and I’m in awe of their incredible expressions – beautiful and tender. I hope they will stay here for a long time and give you a chance to visit many times.

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    1. Thank you, Annika!

      The artist outdid their self on this mural.

      Yes, as a matter of fact I have been to many of my fave outdoor art pieces over and over. It makes going for a walk a wonderful experience.

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