New Orleans is notorious for its eccentric human character, yet its equally offbeat animal demographic often goes unnoticed. Check out a few recent sightings of our quirky animal (in a couple cases, animal-human) residents, from around town.
Just your typical ferret stroll. (It’s a shame this didn’t happen on Freret Street.)
Wouldn’t want to watch the Saints game without the appropriate attire.
Seasons and sweaters, they are a chnagin’.
A cat admiring a moderate exaggeration of his physique.
MISSING: Giant, blue…whatever this is.
A suited werewolf captured during a tender moment.
Chelsea Lee is associate editor at NolaVie. Email comments to her at chelsea@nolavie.com.
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