Even though you may not be familiar with the term “vaguebooking,” I’m quite certain you’ve seen an array of examples of it while perusing your Facebook newsfeed. Vaguebooking is demonstrated when someone writes a completely vague status line that begs for comments like, “What’s wrong?” or “Who are you talking about?” or “Poor you!” In …
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Cat science is a cutting-edge and fascinating (if sadly underfunded) field of study. One early cornerstone of the discipline was 2008’s instructional video The Engineer’s Guide To Cats. Now its researchers have updated their findings with a sequel. The Engineer’s Guide To Cats 2.0 is the brainchild of Paul Klusman and his assistant, TJ Wingard. …
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Editor’s note: After you read this, make sure to read part one of Marci’s story, in which she built a catio! For years I gazed up at my 19-foot ceilings envisioning cats walking above my head or peering down at me like furry gargoyles. Two dormer windows overlooking the cul-de-sac begged for a kitty silhouetted …
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What happens when rescue groups go bad? Just ask Purrs From The Heart, a Chicago group whose mission is to pull animals from the city’s shelters and place them in foster homes until they can be adopted. In September, the city received a complaint about Purrs From The Heart, alleging that the cats it "rescued" …
How much do you obsess over cats? Enough to pick up a pen and illustrate your beloved feline 100 different ways, each channeling the style of a famous cartoon cat? Well, that’s exactly what the artist Mike Holmes did. You can peruse a bunch of the illustrations over at his Tumblr account, but as a …
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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 home in on the number one spot with … 1. Lil …
The 12 Cats of Christmas: Lil BUB Tops Our List! Read More »
If you’re in the process of ramping up for a holiday celebration, then prepare for your mood to be spoiled over this cat-health matter. On the other hand, if you are feeling more Scroogey than holiday-spirited, I am happy to provide you with some ammunition: holiday health hazards you can help cats avoid. That’s right …
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