Editor’s note: Alana is a writer for Catster’s sister SAY Media site, xojane.com. This article first ran on xoJane, and we’re running it (with permission!) so you can comment on it. Some women get IUDs because they are a long-term and often inexpensive solution for delaying pregnancy. I got one because I didn’t trust myself …
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I may be making a crazy statement here, but I had a thought last week: If rescues want people to adopt more FIV+ cats and really and truly want to educate the public that an FIV+ diagnosis is not the end of the world, then I think they should start practicing what they preach. In …
Hey, Rescues: Practice What You Preach with FIV+ Cats Read More »
Lots of people leave cats at animal shelter doors in the middle of the night. You don’t often hear about people who steal cats who are already at the shelter. Authorities believe that earlier this month, Emily Uckele of Burlington, NC, wanted some cats, and she knew just where to get them: the Burlington Animal …
Emily Uckele Stole 16 Cats from a Shelter — And Now She Won’t Give Them Back Read More »
You can tell a lot about a person based on the contents of her purse. What we feel the need to keep close at hand indicates our priorities. I’ve always carried a large bag because I want to be prepared for anything. These days I carry my cute Catster tote. It holds tons of stuff …
6 Items We Found Inside a Cat’s Purse (Yes, Some Cats Have Purses) Read More »
Look at this outdoor cat patio. Just look at it! It’s pretty cool, right? The cats get almost unlimited access to the “catio” through a cat door. The three lucky cats who get to inhabit this catio are all special-needs kitties. Nova, Jerry, and Hitch require extra attention for a host of conditions: Nova is …
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When I was a kid, it took six years of consistent whining and pleading to persuade my parents to let me get a cat. I finally wore them down the summer following my first-grade year. When we went on our annual trip to visit my mom’s family, my parents let me choose a kitten from …
