When I was 19, I worked as a cashier at a grocery store. I spent eight hours a day scanning cereal boxes, showing grandmas how to swipe their credit cards, and developing an encyclopedic knowledge of four-digit produce codes. The tedium lulled me into a state of zombie-esque boredom. I had to find ways to …
My best friend died four years ago. She was small in stature, but what she lacked in height, she made up in sass and attitude. Despite being little and pudgy, she was a force to be reckoned with; half-Chihuahua, half-Dachshund, my dog Poochy resembled a Lab puppy who never really grew up. We spent all …
I Was a Dog Lover and Cat Hater, But That Changed in an Instant Read More »
My cats have a very interesting relationship with water. They’ll gladly drink out of my glass, but they won’t touch the nice fountain I got them. Sometimes I catch Thomas batting the top of the water in his dish. After I step out of the shower and before I start drying off, Bella pounds on …
When I was a kid, I drew pictures and wrote stories about cats and shared them with my friends. These days, sharing fun cat stuff has reached a new level, and as everyone knows, cats own the Internet. Kids learn the most rudimentary computer skills early on, so children of almost any age are familiar …
6 Ways for You and Your Kids to Have Online Fun with Your Cats Read More »
Like most humans, our animals love their routines. They expect their food and water to arrive at a certain time each day, or in our case, multiple times a day. They like their sleeping areas to be clean and ready for them to knead after a good meal. They like to sleep during the same …
Does Your Cat Look at You Like You’re a Space Alien? Read More »
My cats are ages 8, 11, and 12, and they’ve all lived with us since they were kittens. Over the years, we’ve established a groove that works for us. It’s kind of like being married or living with a partner for a number of years — you feel super-comfortable together and become accustomed to one …
6 House Rules for Living with Me, as Defined by My Cats Read More »
