Many of us believe that we choose the type of cats we want to have in our lives. Maybe you enjoy gardening and being in the yard, so you want a cat who enjoys being outdoors and will stay by your side and not run off. Some people like big old lounge cats who prefer …
Almost every day I see cats surrendered to shelters because their owner died or had to go into long-term care, and nobody knew what to do with the cat. But illness and death don’t just happen to old people: No matter how young and healthy you are, you need to have a plan to make …
5 Tips on a Long-Term Care Plan for Your Cat if You’re Not Around Read More »
Your family has recently adopted a kitten and now it’s time to have “the talk” with your child. No, I’m not alluding to the typical “birds and the bees” fireside chat, although it’s certainly related to that subject. I’m referring to the “why kitty needs to get spayed or neutered” discussion. The child will probably …
How to Explain to Kids That Spay/Neuter Is Crucial to Cats Read More »
While many cats get adopted from shelters who are cute and adorable kittens, it is usually harder for older cats to find a home, even if they are just as cute. This was the case with Shelby, who is more than 10 years old and missing most of her teeth. As a senior cat combined …
Shelby the Toothless Senior Rescue Cat Waits Months But Finally Gets a Happy Home Read More »
I subscribe to three newsletters because I love the subjects of them so much: those from Catster (duh), Shearwater (a band I went all the way to England to see), and Lil Bub. This morning I did that thing where I set my alarm clock to snooze but didn’t go back to sleep ’cause I …
Lil Bub Has a Documentary; So What’s Next, a Talk Show? YES! Read More »
For many years I worked in corporate America and sat in a little cubicle with coworkers on either side of me. It’s said that you don’t truly know someone until you live with them. That’s true, but there is something to be said for the level of intimacy that develops between coworkers who are cubicle …
What if Cats Held Office Jobs? Worst. Cubicle Mates. EVER! Read More »
