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    5 Fashion Must-Haves for Black Cat Lovers

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    5 Hours Ago — Do your part to spread awareness and support of black cats -- and look great while you're doing it!

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    Michael Leaverton 15

    Jun 11, 2013 — Were you hoping for Mac OS X Scottish Fold? Sorry, Apple just CRUSHED your world -- and ours!

  • Are You a Racist When It Comes to Cats? 8 Stereotypes Based on Breed and Markings

    Are You a Racist When It Comes to Cats? 8 Stereotypes Based on Breed and Markings

    JaneA Kelley 39

    May 21, 2013 — Are you guilty of "racial profiling" when it comes to cats? If you believe that a cat will act a certain way based on breed, then maybe you are.

  • 9 Things to Do If You Want to Buy a Purebred Cat

    9 Things to Do If You Want to Buy a Purebred Cat

    JaneA Kelley 9

    Apr 23, 2013 — You should never rush into buying a purebred cat. Let's talk about how to make an informed decision.

  • Short Hair or Long Hair? Which Cat Breeds Do You Prefer?

    Short Hair or Long Hair? Which Cat Breeds Do You Prefer?

    Tim Link 47

    Apr 11, 2013 — For me, a short-haired cat is the way to go, mostly because of grooming issues. What about you?

  • 5 Reasons Calico Cats Are Endlessly Interesting to Me

    5 Reasons Calico Cats Are Endlessly Interesting to Me

    Angela Lutz 15

    Apr 5, 2013 — My calico cat, Phoenix, is a real weirdo. You might say she has "tortitude." That's why I love her.

  • Do You Know Your Cat's Breed? Does It Matter or Not?

    Do You Know Your Cat's Breed? Does It Matter or Not?

    Tim Link 181

    Mar 28, 2013 — I really didn't know the specific breed of my kitties until I did some digging. Do you know yours?

  • A Photo Tribute to the Siamese: One of the Oldest Cat Breeds

    A Photo Tribute to the Siamese: One of the Oldest Cat Breeds

    Liz Acosta 20

    Mar 27, 2013 — When people think of breeds, the Siamese usually comes to mind first. There's a reason for that.

  • Breed-Specific Legislation Has No Place in the Cat World, Either

    Breed-Specific Legislation Has No Place in the Cat World, Either

    JaneA Kelley 56

    Mar 22, 2013 — Savannah cats are illegal in five states. It's wrong to ban an entire breed of cat because of ancestry.

  • I Love My Maine Coon Kitten -- But Holy Toledo, the Fur!

    I Love My Maine Coon Kitten -- But Holy Toledo, the Fur!

    Andee Bingham 22

    Mar 20, 2013 — After 33 years of tabby-exclusive loyalty, I fell in love with a Maine Coon cat. She's furry.

  • I'm SO Over the Myth of Black Cats as Bad Luck. Are You?

    I'm SO Over the Myth of Black Cats as Bad Luck. Are You?

    JaneA Kelley 49

    Mar 6, 2013 — Black cats have a harder time finding homes than other cats. Do you want to help me change that?

  • 5 Things I've Learned From Living with Naked Cats

    5 Things I've Learned From Living with Naked Cats

    Crystal Gibson 29

    Feb 26, 2013 — I'm a first-time Sphynx owner, having the time of my life with the weird (and hairless) breed.

  • Meet 5 of the World's Rare Cat Breeds

    Meet 5 of the World's Rare Cat Breeds

    JaneA Kelley 1

    Jan 22, 2013 — Most people know the Persian and the Maine Coon. But we bet you're not familiar with these.

  • Thoughts on the Death of Kim Kardashian’s Teacup Persian Cat

    Thoughts on the Death of Kim Kardashian’s Teacup Persian Cat

    JaneA Kelley 8

    Dec 14, 2012 — I dished some snark when the celeb showed off her designer cat. Now I extend my sympathies.

  • The Origins of Four Cool Cat Mutations

    The Origins of Four Cool Cat Mutations

    JaneA Kelley 1

    Dec 11, 2012 — Many kitties have slight imperfections. We sleuth out the most common (and darling) of them.

  • Are Mixed-Breeds the Grumpiest Cats? I Think Not

    Are Mixed-Breeds the Grumpiest Cats? I Think Not

    JaneA Kelley 68

    Dec 5, 2012 — A new study says Sphynxes are the friendliest while mixed-breeds are the meanest. I think that's nuts. How about you?

  • Spots and Stripes Rescues Florida's Wayward Bengal Cats

    Spots and Stripes Rescues Florida's Wayward Bengal Cats

    Angela Lutz 8

    Nov 2, 2012 — Kelsey Wiese's organization saves the popular breed, often from hoarders and shady breeders.

  • For Halloween, We Take Time to Praise Black Cats

    For Halloween, We Take Time to Praise Black Cats

    Julia Szabo 8

    Oct 31, 2012 — They're often last to be adopted and first to be euthanized -- people still fear them even though they know it's irrational.

  • Meet Luca, a Bengal Cat with Boundless Energy

    Meet Luca, a Bengal Cat with Boundless Energy

    Liz Acosta 0

    Aug 29, 2012 — Watch this frisky kitty spin on his back like a breakdancer. Thankfully, we've got instant replay.

  • The Feline Genetics Laboratory Wants to Decode Your Cat's DNA

    The Feline Genetics Laboratory Wants to Decode Your Cat's DNA

    JaneA Kelley 3

    Aug 6, 2012 — Just how fancy is your cat? Find out with a $120 DNA test.

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