Catster Managing Editor Vicky Walker recently introduced me to the feline-themed creations of famed French artist Albert Dubout. Dubout was known for his illustrations and paintings, but at heart he was a cartoonist who enjoyed having fun with his work. While I couldn’t find any specific information speaking to his interest in cats, in 1962 …
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It’s called kitten racing, and it’s the brand-new sport hitting the Internet! Well, sort of. In this video, four kittens “compete” for the title of Fastest Kitten as they race to the finish line. Only these kitties are not very competitive. While one runs the course easily, the other three need a bit more motivation, …
In Kitten Racing, Everybody Wins! Except Maybe the Couch. Read More »
Prairie Empire‘s songs evoke images of bearded men, thoughtful women, and lots of cats. No, wait! That’s the publicity photos. The chamber-folk band’s actual music sets a slightly different mood. In a Prairie Empire song, the feelings of fragility and tragic dignity suggest a summer evening spent in bed pining after some shy friend whose …
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Simon’s Cat is a mischievous little guy who likes to get into harmless trouble. Debuting on the Internet in 2008, Simon’s Cat is the creation of English animator Simon Tofield, who, in addition to cats, draws inspiration from British wildlife, painting, and the great outdoors. Simon has only one cat in his charming cartoon series, …
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A week ago last Friday, I was waxing enthusiastic with my co-workers about my upcoming road trip to visit my friend Robin in Connecticut. Of course, some time in the last month or so, I’d mentioned that Robin runs a cat rescue. My colleague, Lelia, had remembered this and said, “You know you’re going to …
I Went on a Weekend Road Trip, and I Came Home with a Cat Read More »
