January 6, 2014

I’m Wracked with Guilt Over What I’ve Done to My Pets, Including Getting My Cat Spayed

Editor’s Note: Rachel Silberstein is a writer for Catster’s sister SAY Media site, xojane.com. This article first ran on xoJane, and we’re running it again with permission. Silberstein takes a really controversial stand here, and it’s not in line with our Catster Values. But we’re running it so you can comment on it and discuss …

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The NYC Subway Kittens Are Thriving in Their New Home

Lifestyle / By Tamar Arslanian

Editor’s Note: This interview previously ran on Tamar’s blog, I HAVE CAT, but she kindly gave us permission to share it with Catster readers. On Aug. 29, 2013, two small kittens were found wandering on New York City subway tracks, shutting down two busy lines for nearly two hours. CNN may have put it best: …

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Ask Einstein: I’ve Become a Fat Cat — I Need Weight Loss Tips!

Lifestyle / By Dusty Rainbolt

Dear Einstein, I’m afraid I have a reputation for overindulging in the cuisine department. I can’t resist treats or canned cat food or dry food or people food or dog food. Come to think of it, if I can digest it, I’ll eat it. My human, who hasn’t missed any meals herself, says it’s time …

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6 Ways I Rearrange My House (and My Life!) Around My Cats

Lifestyle / By Catherine Holm

I’m a cat guardian, and I bet there are lots of things you do around the house (like I do) in service of the cats. These adjustments and modifications become so automatic that I don’t even think about them — usually. Some are small. Some are klutzy (you’ll see what I mean). Some are in …

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Sheldon Suffered a Broken Face, But Now He Has a Playful Smile!

The Scoop / By Liz Acosta

I’d like you to meet Sheldon. If you scroll down, you’ll notice that Sheldon has a very particular smile. I’m not sure what the details are, but apparently Sheldon’s jaw was broken in several places by some kids who had nothing better to do. I’m not clear if the injury was intentional or accidental, but …

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Do You Ever Wish You’d Given Your Cat a Different Name?

Lifestyle / By Angie Bailey

You know how some people’s names just fit them to a T? For example, I’ve known a Mitzi, a Frank, and a Jonathan, and they all looked like their names — at least to me. Cats are the same — I’ve known cats who were extremely well suited to their names. Some people name their …

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