Nothing can replace Wasabi-chan, the tiny kitten from Japan who, after a brutal crow attack, was left with serious injuries that required swaddling in order to be fed with a tube. She seized the collective heart of the Internet when she appeared on the web wrapped snugly in a knitted mushroom costume, the cuteness belying …
The Legacy of Wasabi-chan Lives — in a Rescue Cat Named Ichimi Read More »
Today (Oct. 4) is World Animal Day. Every year, it’s a time when shelters strut their stuff and hold fundraisers, people share zillions of animal images over social networks (oh, wait, that’s every day, isn’t it?) and when the Blessing of the Animals takes place in cities and towns all over the world. To be …
Will You Participate in the Blessing of the Animals? Read More »
OMG guys! Time flies and my baby brother is almost here and all this time I have been getting used to the idea (like I have any other option!). I know many are going thru the same thing and I want to share some tips FUR prepare us. I want to be clear that every …
How to Prepare Your Cat for the Arrival of a Baby Person Read More »
When it comes to finding your new cat, there are all sorts of things to consider. Do you prefer long, medium, or short hair? Will your new cat have to get along with other cats or dogs? Do you want a male or female? Do you prefer a kitten, an adult, or a senior? Can …
The 5 Places I’ll Visit When I Want to Adopt My Next Cat Read More »
The first thing you notice about Tyrone is his face. The seven-year-old ginger tabby has squamous-cell carcinoma, which has left him severely disfigured. His left eye has been replaced by a dark, cavernous hole, a side effect of the aggressive cancer ravaging his body. At first glance, he can be hard to look at — …
Tyrone Looks Rough, But the Rescue Cat Is Just an Old Soul Who Needs a Little Love Read More »
We all like to think we’re experts when it comes to our own cats. We happily explain away their quirkiest behavior with a laugh or a ridiculous conceit and think we somehow understand their behavior in the process. But deep down we know that often the lovable scamps do things that make little rational sense …
John Bradshaw Explains the Mysteries of Cat Behavior — with Science! Read More »
If you’re dating me, you’re basically dating my kitty, Cleo, as well. You’d better love (or at least tolerate) cats, not be allergic (or pop Benadryl), and brace yourself for cute cat pics and anecdotes galore. So what would happen if I maxed out the crazy cat lady factor in my Match.com profile? I found …
I Sounded Like a Crazy Cat Lady in My Online Dating Profile Read More »
