Barb lives in Cape Coral, Florida, with her cats: two 13-year-old Turkish Van boys; Sassy, who is also 13; and Dusty, 20, aka Miss Crabby Pants. She has run the Back Fence Cat Club since 1996. A friend had a cat who was going to have kittens, but I assured her I wouldn’t be taking …
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Most humans aren’t aware of the underground feline code of lingo known as Fanglish. Spoken in back-alley dumpsters, empty Kmart parking lots, and unsuspecting humans’ homes, Fanglish may not be as explicit as some human slang; however, it is steeped in the brazen badassery and witty snark only a cat can deliver. We’ve uncovered the …
From cat fashion to cat-inspired art and cosmetics, 2012 was the year of the feline. Whether I convinced you to wear cat ear headbands or order cat tees for charity — or hang up a not-so-ugly kitty print on your walls — here are my 10 favorite moments that helped define the year in cat …
Here’s a question I recently received from a reader: Is it mean to put my smelly old cat outside during the day? She’s so sedentary that she only goes from couch to bowl to litter box and back again. Putting her on the deck to get a little bit of sun and vitamin D (do …
My Cat’s Lazy. Should I Put Her Outside to Get Some Sunlight? Read More »
It’s late, and you’ve had a good night on the town, where you’ve met an attractive and intriguing new friend. It’s summer and it’s warm, so you decide to wander down to the beach for a nighttime dip in the ocean. It’s perfectly thrilling and fun way to end your evening and show off your …
Shark Attack? Kitten Feeding Frenzy? Same Thing! Read More »
