I became a vegetarian nearly 13 years ago for ethical and environmental reasons, and I do my best to keep animal welfare and the environment foremost in my mind in all purchasing choices for my home. This includes the pet food, treats, and treatments I buy for my seven cats. While cats are carnivores, there …
I recently looked through some old photos I hadn’t seen in years. I found some real gems: photos of my childhood cats. Somehow I’d forgotten just how cat-crazy my family was — honestly, I was surprised that so many of our photos included at least one of us holding a cat. So I guess it’s …
My Two Childhood Loves (Cats and Writing) Made Me Who I Am Read More »
Cats are the leading human-related cause of wildlife death in the United States. This is the conclusion of a study published earlier this year by scientists at the Smithsonian Institution and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The authors of the study reviewed 21 publications that estimated free-ranging cat predation in the western world and then …
Our Vet Considers the Cats-Kill-Wildlife Conundrum Read More »
The housing market is heating up, and many cats are pestering their owners to trade up and get them their dream home. We asked some cats what they were looking for in a house. Here’s what they had to say: 1. Tons of square feet (elevated) We don’t care how you do it — built-ins, …
