I’ve talked before about the importance of humans. They have thumbs, they open containers, they’re tall, they give me scritchies. I don’t plan on unloading mine any time soon, but sometimes, they seem to forget how this relationship works. They think that they are the dominant mammal in the relationship, when I am. At times …
If your cats are showing signs of stress like fighting or inappropriate urination, part of the problem may be territorial anxiety. If you live in a small home or apartment, you can’t make more rooms appear, but one thing you can do is add vertical space. Here are some quick ways to do that. 1. …
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The Internet’s most darling and dynamic duo, Shorty and Kodi, are back with yet another instructional video. Kodi showed us “How to walk your human” not too long ago and mesmerized us with his Dance of Intimidation. This time, Shorty and Kodi star in a video from their human about how to break into the …
This time last week, I lived with five cats. Now there are four. I may never know what happened or if it was somehow my fault. On the last morning of Clover’s life, all of us got up at the usual time. All five cats kept me company as I got dressed, then lolloped past …
Isobel Wood is a talented young artist whose subjects are often animals (leaning heavily toward cats — we like that) and whose medium is the challenging oil-on-paper. Her paintings and drawings of cats are as delicate as the soft paw-falls of a cat stalking prey, with just the right touch of humor — a combination …
Artist Isobel Wood Paints Delicate Kitties — With No Faces! Read More »
When I adopted a new kitten last year, I knew she would be expensive, and I budgeted accordingly. High-quality cat food, kitten shots, adoption fee … it all adds up. But I wasn’t expecting Effie’s vet bills to exceed $6,000 in six months. As a broke twentysomething with exactly $5.08 in my savings account, my …
How I Raised Money for My Cat’s Huge Vet Bill (and How You Can, Too) Read More »
