Christmas is fast approaching and Mittens is full of angst and worry. And why shouldn’t he be? The carolers are trying to rob his house, Phil the dog’s stocking is WAY bigger than his, and he can’t bear to listen to Drunk Patty’s mucked-up holiday song lyrics one more year. And who in the world …
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For “the 12 Cats of Christmas,” each day we pluck one notable furball who has made a huge and lasting impression on our hearts over the last 12 months and revisit his or her story. Consider it your daily festive feline gift. Today we brave the wrath of … 5. Colonel Meow 2013 has been …
It’s easy to get caught up in the craze and chaos of Christmas. Television commercials and glittering store displays are screaming at you, “BUY SOMETHING OR ELSE IT MEANS YOU DON’T LOVE THEM!” Holiday-themed movies and magazine catalogs are screaming at you, “WHY ARE YOU ALONE? SHOULDN’T YOU BE SCURRYING THROUGH AN AIRPORT TO GO …
Cats make ideal art subjects. They’re sleek and gorgeous. They’re comical and cute. They’re pensive and mysterious. They can be inspiring and terrifying. Since humans began to express themselves, cats have been portrayed as mythical dream creatures, symbols, and just as the loving, real-life companions they are. The ancient Egyptians included cats in hieroglyphics. Asian …
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I don’t know how the Monday Miracle column found its name. I suppose — as its title suggests — it was a miraculous combination of alliteration. Everyone loves an underdog (uh, cat) — especially an undercat with an underbite. And the truth is that with shelter overpopulation a very serious problem, the odds of finding …
The thing about crazy cat ladies: Like karate or wizardry, there are levels. Maybe you’re willing to go to work with fur-covered pants if it means five extra minutes of pre-commute snuggles with your calico girl, but you’re not necessarily ready to adorn yourself in leopard print from head to toe or rock neon cat …
In Melvin, Michigan, a Fox 2 News viewer sent in a video using the upload tool on myFOXdetroit.com. They titled it “a horrible cat attack.” And my God, is it ever. Once you watch the video, you can imagine the scrambling that went down in the newsroom to get in touch with the woman. It’s …
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