Did you know that Monday is National Lasagna Day? How many of you love lasagna? Whenever we think of lasagna, we think of that famous orange tabby who has a penchant for pasta — the one and only Garfield. In honor of National Lasagna Day, we’re asking you to show us your ginger kitties on …
Weekend Hashtag Challenge: Monday Is National Lasagna Day, and That Means Garfield! Read More »
Yesterday was the feast day of St. James the Greater, the patron saint of veterinarians. Unlike normal people, I have a stable of veterinarians who care for my pets. Without downplaying the dedication and suffering of the divine saints, I believe most vets are saints in their own right for looking after the health of …
What Does It Take to Be a Saint? Does Your Veterinarian Qualify? Read More »
On a sweltering July day, I stretched out on a table in a tattoo studio and prepared myself for three hours of pain. It had taken me seven years to figure out what my previous cat tattoo was going to be, but this one came together in about two weeks. You see, I had a …
Kieran, my Turkish Van, came to us as a bit of a mystery. He was found huddling up to the outer walls of our house in the dead of winter. He was nowhere near feral, and I was easily able to get him inside. Kieran is a loving, quiet kind of a dude, who revealed …
My Cat Plays Piano, Really! Does Your Cat Have Musical Talent? Read More »
Cats are masterpieces of multifunctionality. Vibrissae, or whiskers, are a perfect example of this. They are tactile organs that perform multiple jobs, all with the ultimate purpose of upping the odds of survival. The job description for whiskers include: guidance and navigation system, mood indicator, and aid for hunting. Some other facts: Whiskers do not …
Amazing Whiskers: 4 Roles They Play in Cat Behavior Read More »
I often wonder how my cats would react if they suddenly were equipped with opposable thumbs. I know there are some cats who are polydactyls, but I’m talking about practical, high-functioning thumbs — you know, like the snapping cats in the Cravendale Milk ads. I’m pretty certain they’d be up to no good. They already …
6 Ways My Cats Would Profit from Opposable Thumbs Read More »
A couple of weeks ago, Canadian radio commentator St├®phane Gendron was talking about how to deal with the problem of stray and feral cats: "First of all, cats have no business being in the road," he said during a broadcast on CHOI 91.9 Radio X. "If it’s a stray cat in the road, bang! I …
Shock Jock’s “Joke” About Running Over Cats Is a Big, Fat FAIL Read More »
