Hello, my name is Glori and I am a burner. I am one of those 68,000 souls who every year make the rounds to a place called Black Rock City, home of the Burning Man festival. The desert landscape, the dust, the people, mind-blowing works of car engineering and of course the amazing art pieces …
Recently, 17 cats and dogs were brought to Seattle in a trans-Pacific adoption effort launched by the Animal Rescue Team Taiwan (ARTT). While I applaud efforts to find homes for animals in need, I have some very serious concerns about bringing them in from other countries. First of all, we have a large enough homeless …
Why I Say Importing Cats from Taiwan Is a Really Bad Idea Read More »
As a lifelong environmentalist, I’ve noticed that the phrase “eco friendly” can often be substituted with a less flattering word: “UGLY.” This is often the case when it comes to fashion (sorry, you can’t make hemp look sexy). And it’s especially true when it comes to cat toys — even the ones in the fancy …
6 of Our Favorite Eco-Friendly Hipster Cat Toys on Etsy Read More »
Remember August and Arthur, the stray kittens who colluded to bring a New York City subway line to a halt last week while a frantic rescue plan was put into place? Well, having been safely snatched up from the tracks — not that being near live subway power lines didn’t stop them taking a quick …
Update: New York City Subway Kittens Find a Foster Home Read More »
While your cat may love to curl up inside an open suitcase, especially one filled with freshly laundered clothes, kitty needs her own bag if accompanying you on a trip. Sherpa makes such a carrier, and Catster has three to give away. The Sherpa Cat Tote features top and side entry, plus mesh panels that …
Freebie Time! We’re Giving Away Sherpa Cat Carriers That Are “Airline Guaranteed” Read More »
A while back I wrote about the things I do with my cats that may lead other people to believe I’m a little off my rocker. My cats are generally tolerant of my sometimes questionable behavior, but even they occasionally look at me like I’ve lost my mind. Their stunned looks don’t deter me, mind …
