Andi Newton (she/her)

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Insufferably compassionate, independent progressive writer, artist, knitter, spinner, cat rescuer, pacifist. She/her No genAI. Period. OCD is not a joke. I know where the airlock button is, and I'm not afraid to use it. www.possumcat.com

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Andi Newton (she/her)@andimn· 12d

We delivered Rincewind to his new home yesterday. He still has to be neutered before his adoption is finalized, but he already seems happy there. He was 1000% made of purrs by the time we left. 🥰 #Cats #Kittens #AnimalRescue

An orange tabby kitten playing with a yellow and orange stuffed toy.

Andi Newton (she/her)@andimn· 17d

Shanti was pretty excited to see the automatic food dispenser in her new home. She's such a sweet, easy-going girl. And her new person seems pretty chill, too. I think they'll be happy together. #PeacefulPaws #Cats #AnimalRescue

A black cat with a small white patch on her chest. She's standing on a bed with a black and white striped comforter. Her mouth is wide open and her eyes huge as she looks at something behind the camera.

Andi Newton (she/her)@andimn· 21d

Guess who had a great meet and greet last night and is now adoption pending? Shanti!!! (I promise she's far more excited than she looks in this pic. She's just a super chill cat.) #AnimalRescue #PeacefulPaws

A black cat with a white chest patch lying on a carpeted floor with a fluffy, light blue toy.

Andi Newton (she/her)@andimn· 23d

Rincewind has found his spot, apparently. Curled up next to me. He's purring and making biscuits. (No, we're not keeping him. He goes to his first adoption fair on Saturday.) #Cats #Kittens #AnimalRescue #FosterKittens

An orange tabby kitten curled up comfy on a blue blanket.

Andi Newton (she/her)@andimn· 23d

Volume up for happy Aeryn purrs! While Chad was at the adoption center meeting with Cruz's adopter, he spent some time in the cat room. Aeryn was happy to get some head skritches. #cats #FurscapeCrew

Andi Newton (she/her)@andimn· Jul 13

Rincewind says he's ready!

An orange tabby kitten wearing a blue bucket hat, with the brim flipped up

Andi Newton (she/her)@andimn· Jul 5

Poor Shanti. We had to pick up something at the pet store, and I wasn't quick enough to stop Chad. That's right. He bought her a hat. He insists it'll get her adopted. Shanti and I remain unconvinced. Verity has *concerns* about the whole situation. #PeacefulPaws #AnimalRescue

Two black cats, nose to nose. The one on the left is wearing a beach-themed bucket hat with ear holes.

Andi Newton (she/her)@andimn· Jul 1

The final daily #flower pencil sketch. Not my best. I think I completely lost my midtones. But, I wanted to challenge myself for this final drawing. A nasturtium is definitely a challenge. Such a complex flower structure! #Art #HumanArt

A pencil sketch of a nasturtium bloom from the side. Below it is a just opening bud from the side.

Photo of a just opening nasturtium bud from the side

Picture of a nasturtium flower from above and to the side

Andi Newton (she/her)@andimn· Jun 30

Vinca for today's daily planner #flower drawing It really is amazing the difference shading makes in bringing a drawing to life #Art #HumanArt

Pencil drawing of a vinca flower with leaves. The flower is fully shaded, but most of the leaves aren't

Andi Newton (she/her)@andimn· Jun 25

For today's daily planner flower drawing, we have a fuchsia. One of these days, I'm want to paint a watercolor of this flower. It's so unique and beautiful! #Art

Pencil sketch of an open fuchsia flower, closed fuchsia flower, spent flower, and two fuchsia buds on a stem with a leaf.

Andi Newton (she/her)@andimn· Jun 24

Today's daily planner flower drawing. For some reason, I have a really hard time with leaves. They always look flat and like they're facing straight on, never curved or from the side or at an angle. Also, getting different values with a mechanical pencil is HARD. #Art #Flowers

Pencil drawing of a petunia flower as seen from above, and a separate stem section with leaves

Andi Newton (she/her)@andimn· Jun 23

Rincewind's fur is growing back... darker? I guess the color of magic is brown, not orange. #Cats #AnimalRescue

An orange tabby kitten seen from above. He has dark patches of shorter fur where it's growing back from ringworm.

Andi Newton (she/her)@andimn· Jun 22

Today's planner flower drawing didn't turn out half bad. I had to keep reminding myself to SLOW DOWN doing the shading, though. (I'm doing a flower a day in the "draw something" section of my daily planner this month) #art #flowers

A pencil drawing of a carnation bud and a carnation flower

Andi Newton (she/her)@andimn· Jun 22

Today's journal page. The text is the most important thing my father ever said to me.

A pencil drawing of a coneflower

At the bottom of the page, it reads, "You can do anything you want as long as you're happy and you're not hurting anyone"

Andi Newton (she/her)@andimn· Jun 20

This #Caturday , Rincewind would like you to know his belly is not a trap. Also, he loves skritches. Also also, his fur is growing back loooooooooong. #AnimalRescue #Cats

Andi Newton (she/her)@andimn· Jun 18

For everyone who wants to volunteer in animal rescue but can't foster, this is how I spent my day today. Updates to our foster list, website, and Petfinder. It was my entire day. It's important. Rescues need folks to do this kind of thing. So, yes, there are ways you can help. Ask! #AnimalRescue

Andi Newton (she/her)@andimn· Jun 17

Kitten fuzz check! Rincewind has fur growing back on all his bald spots. This is a good sign! That means there's no ringworm fungus in those areas. Cruz is still 100% bald spot free. Whew! They get this week off from meds, then back on meds for a week. #AnimalRescue #Cats

Cruz, an orange tabby kitten with white chest and paws, sitting on a wood and glass filling cabinet and looking out the window.

Side view of Rincewind, an orange tabby kitten. You can see fur growing back on his side,leg, face, and back where he was previously bald from ringworm.

Front view of Rincewind, an orange tabby kitten. You can see fur growing back on his legs, face, and paws where he was previously bald from ringworm. His paws are still noticeable, but his face looks almost normal.

Three-quarter view of Rincewind, an orange tabby kitten. You can see fur growing back on his tail, paws, face, and legs where he was previously bald from ringworm.

Andi Newton (she/her)@andimn· Jun 13

Alright, who gave the squirrels a screwdriver?! Because Chad screwed that top onto the bird feeder to stop the squirrels from knocking it off.

A bird feeder camera on a pole. The top is on the ground.

Andi Newton (she/her)@andimn· Jun 13

Oh, Rincewind, baby! You don't have to lock yourself in the cat condo because you have ringworm. For one, we're already treating your foster brother Cruz, to be on the safe side. For another, the bottom door of the condo is open. Donations to pay for meds welcome at arfpnc.com. #AnimalRescue

An orange tabby and white kitten on his back in a metal cat condo, reaching a paw out through the bars. He has bald spots from ringworm.

An orange and white kitten sitting up. He would look quite stately if not for the fact his muzzle is completely bald. Like a reverse beard.

The top of an orange kitten's head, looking all wrinkly where he's bald.

Andi Newton (she/her)@andimn· Jun 6

When your favorite toy doubles as a pillow. This is Shanti, who's still waiting patiently for her forever home. She's such a sweet, loving, peaceful girl. Perfect for anyone who needs emotional support. www.arfpnc.com?page_id=6674 #Cats #AnimalRescue

A mostly black cat asleep on the floor with her head resting on a fuzzy toy.

Andi Newton (she/her)@andimn· Jun 5

Rincewind and Cruz Security Services: We uses advamced technologies ta keeps you safe! #Cats #Kittens #AnimalRescue

Two orange tabby kittens sitting on a plastic bin beside an air purifier. One of the kittens has his paws on a small, square security video camera.

Andi Newton (she/her)@andimn· Jun 5

One of the cats brought me breakfast in bed. I mean, it's probably gluten free, right?

A cat toy shaped like an iced donut on a bed with gray sheets

Andi Newton (she/her)@andimn· Jun 4

When the world is a dumpster fire, you cuddle with your foster brother to keep him safe and make him feel better. #Cats #Kittens #AnimalRescue

Two orange tabby kittens, lying together on a gray mat by their food bowls. They are both facing the camera, heads together.

Andi Newton (she/her)@andimn· May 31

Rincewind and Cruz say, "Good morning!" Seriously, these two look so much alike it's hard to believe they aren't related. But they not only came from different towns, they were found in entirely different *counties* here in NC, by totally different people. #Cats #Kittens #AnimalRescue

Rincewind, an orange tabby with a white bib, is standing on the left. Cruz, an orange tabby with a slightly narrower white bib, is standing on the right.

Andi Newton (she/her)@andimn· May 30

Our other new foster kitten has arrived! And has already had to be moved to a smaller cage at the adoption fair bc he slipped thru the bars of the 1st one, giving all the volunteers a heart attack bc it was a 2nd story cage. Luckily another cat saw & alerted us. 🤦‍♀️ #Kittens #Cats #AnimalRescue

A small orange tabby kitten eating mushy food from a red bowl on a turtle blanket. He does not look at all like the troublemaker he is.

Andi Newton (she/her)@andimn· May 29

Cruz says, "Oh, my foots? Has minds of own. I has to holds it down to keeps it from making me does stuff I shouldn'ts." #Cats #Kittens #AnimalRescue

An orange tabby kitten sitting on a gray blanket in a wire cat condo. He has a front paw reached out and on top of one of his back feet.

Andi Newton (she/her)@andimn· May 29

Da new foster bebeh. His adorableness threatens the structural integrity of the house. #cats #kittens #AnimalRescue

A small orange tabby kitten sitting on a white towel next to a red and gold mylar ball.

Andi Newton (she/her)@andimn· May 22

Constantly.

A black cat looking down while lying in a round wooden cat bed.

Andi Newton (she/her)@andimn· May 20

Normally the frogs jump in the pond as soon as we get anywhere close to it. Not this one. They sat there & let us walk right up. Heck, this frog didn't even flinch when a vulture flew by. Which, honestly, I prefer the frogs dive deep when birds come around. We do have hawks around here, ya know.

A large frog sitting on a landscaping wall by a pond. Stonecrop is growing between the stones by the frog.

Andi Newton (she/her)@andimn· May 11

As you wish!