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  • So, My Cats Failed an Intelligence Test

    So, My Cats Failed an Intelligence Test

    Angela Lutz 6

    18 Hours Ago — Would you ever test your cats' intelligence? I did. The results were unimpressive. But I love my cats even if they’re idiots.

  • Dingleberries, Butt-Hair Trims, and Other Unforseen Hazards of Living with a Fat Cat

    Dingleberries, Butt-Hair Trims, and Other Unforseen Hazards of Living with a Fat Cat

    Angela Lutz 25

    5 Days Ago — I need to get my Phoenix healthy again. Those rear crusties are just too much.

  • My Cat Mourned the Loss of His Littermate for Eight Months

    My Cat Mourned the Loss of His Littermate for Eight Months

    BJ Bangs 7

    May 13, 2013 — Tubby and Linus were inseparable since birth. When Tubby was gone, it took something extraordinary to bring Linus back to his old self.

  • A Love Letter to BadCat, Who Has Long Been My Best Cat

    A Love Letter to BadCat, Who Has Long Been My Best Cat

    Janelle D 8

    May 10, 2013 — As you near the end of your life, here are some things to take with you from our time together.

  • Lilies Are Deadly to Cats; I Learned This the Hard Way

    Lilies Are Deadly to Cats; I Learned This the Hard Way

    BJ Bangs 6

    May 7, 2013 — It was just a nibble, but Little Yellow nearly lost her life. I'll never make that mistake again.

  • Confession: My Cat is My Best Dance Partner

    Confession: My Cat is My Best Dance Partner

    Angie Bailey 18

    May 7, 2013 — My cat and I have danced together for 11 years and we're not stopping anytime soon!

  • I Helped Save 85 Cats from a Fellow Rescuer Who Turned Out to Be a Cat Hoarder

    I Helped Save 85 Cats from a Fellow Rescuer Who Turned Out to Be a Cat Hoarder

    Dorian Wagner 29

    May 3, 2013 — We believed she was adopting out cats. She wasn't. No one was prepared for what we found.

  • I Rely on My Feline Alarm Clock. Do Your Cats Wake You Up?

    I Rely on My Feline Alarm Clock. Do Your Cats Wake You Up?

    Tracy Ahrens 33

    May 2, 2013 — My cat licks, nibbles, bites, and knocks things over. Oddly enough, I look forward to it. How about you?

  • I Talk About My Cats Like They're My Babies -- So What?

    I Talk About My Cats Like They're My Babies -- So What?

    Louise Hung 20

    Apr 30, 2013 — You have your baby, and I have mine.

  • It Came from the Cat’s Stomach: Tell Us Your Hairball Horror Stories!

    It Came from the Cat’s Stomach: Tell Us Your Hairball Horror Stories!

    JaneA Kelley 19

    Apr 24, 2013 — I look back shudder at my first hairball experience. It was a big, wet one. What's your worst episode?

  • People Who Feed Stray and Feral Cats Make Me Mad

    People Who Feed Stray and Feral Cats Make Me Mad

    Meghan Lodge 139

    Apr 24, 2013 — I believe it’s wonderful to help animals in need, but food is not enough. What do you think?

  • My Two Childhood Loves (Cats and Writing) Made Me Who I Am

    My Two Childhood Loves (Cats and Writing) Made Me Who I Am

    Angie Bailey 9

    Apr 16, 2013 — Photos of me and my cat-crazy family (some of them embarrassing) show a pretty clear destiny.

  • 5 Ways I’m a Better Cat Parent Now Than I Was a Year Ago

    5 Ways I’m a Better Cat Parent Now Than I Was a Year Ago

    Angela Lutz 33

    Apr 15, 2013 — I've learned a lot about health and care. My cats eat better, and we play more. Still, I can improve.

  • A Psychic Cat Read My Fortune, But It Took Years to Come True

    A Psychic Cat Read My Fortune, But It Took Years to Come True

    Liz Acosta 3

    Apr 12, 2013 — On a desperate night, my friends and I sought the fortune of Sister Clara Clairvoyant: the Psychic Cat.

  • The Worst Part of Cat Rescue Is the Crazy People

    The Worst Part of Cat Rescue Is the Crazy People

    Robin A.F. Olson 192

    Apr 11, 2013 — When you get into cat rescue, nobody tells you about the crazies. Or how they might stalk you on your birthday.

  • My Husband and I Disagree on How Long to Leave a Box Out for the Cats

    My Husband and I Disagree on How Long to Leave a Box Out for the Cats

    Angie Bailey 104

    Apr 10, 2013 — He says they have an expiration date, but I don't mind stepping over them for days ... or longer. Does this happen at your house?

  • I'll Admit It: I'm One of Those People Who Seriously Disliked Animals

    I'll Admit It: I'm One of Those People Who Seriously Disliked Animals

    Tamar Arslanian 17

    Apr 8, 2013 — But a long-distance love affair led to my first cat, then a second and third. Now I love all creatures.

  • 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.

  • My Cats Are Eating My Paycheck in Raw Food; I'm Fine with That

    My Cats Are Eating My Paycheck in Raw Food; I'm Fine with That

    Louise Hung 5

    Apr 4, 2013 — I don't live beyond my means, but my cats do.

  • I Helped Find a Lost Cat via Telepathic Communication

    I Helped Find a Lost Cat via Telepathic Communication

    Tim Link 4

    Apr 4, 2013 — Have you had a cat go missing? Maybe I can help.

  • Feline Breast Cancer Is Real -- And My Cat Is Fighting It

    Feline Breast Cancer Is Real -- And My Cat Is Fighting It

    Jeanette Cereske 12

    Apr 3, 2013 — She inspired me to start a group called Sugar Rub! It's aimed at raising awareness about the disease.

  • My Cats Go Crazy Over the World's Most Boring Rug

    My Cats Go Crazy Over the World's Most Boring Rug

    Catherine Holm 26

    Apr 1, 2013 — My kitties find happiness in the most mundane objects. What about your cats?

  • Do You Remember Your First Cat?

    Do You Remember Your First Cat?

    Dorian Wagner 55

    Mar 29, 2013 — Mine was Cinnamon, an outdoor sweetheart I can barely remember. Who was your first cat?

  • I Was Raised by a Gang of Feral Cats

    I Was Raised by a Gang of Feral Cats

    Hiya Swanhuyser 2

    Mar 28, 2013 — The methods in this interspecies tribe could be harsh, but the messages were pragmatic and clear.

  • If You Hate Hearing Me Talk About My Cats, We Probably Can't Be Friends

    If You Hate Hearing Me Talk About My Cats, We Probably Can't Be Friends

    Catherine Holm 54

    Mar 27, 2013 — I love sharing stories about my cats, but sometimes people don't like them. But who needs those people anyway?

  • I Met Grumpy Cat, and Now My Life Is Complete!

    I Met Grumpy Cat, and Now My Life Is Complete!

    Amy Vernon 16

    Mar 27, 2013 — Grumpy Cat was the perfect host: sleepy, laid-back, and not at all impressed with her fans.

  • Am I a Crazy Cat Lady? Read This List, and You Decide

    Am I a Crazy Cat Lady? Read This List, and You Decide

    Maeve Connor 32

    Mar 26, 2013 — Here are a few (probably) crazy things I've done for my cats -- you be the judge of how crazy I am.

  • I Got an Unexpected Gift from My Cat -- Aside from the Injured Bird in His Mouth

    I Got an Unexpected Gift from My Cat -- Aside from the Injured Bird in His Mouth

    Daphne Phillips 12

    Mar 26, 2013 — Would I have the guts to perform a mercy killing on a dove? I hoped I could avoid the question.

  • 5 Things I Did Wrong When I Took My Cat to the Vet

    5 Things I Did Wrong When I Took My Cat to the Vet

    Angela Lutz 34

    Mar 25, 2013 — My anxiety-riddled cat tried to kill the vet. Yep. Here's what I'll do differently next time.

  • 6 Things My Cats Have Taught Me About Life and Death

    6 Things My Cats Have Taught Me About Life and Death

    Catherine Holm 36

    Mar 25, 2013 — Even a cat's passing can bring joy and life lessons, if we are open to them.

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