Sad news in the cat world just reached us: Colonel Meow, the Internet’s scowliest, fluffiest feline celebrity, has died of as-yet-unknown causes. The Colonel’s resident Slave Beast, Anne Marie Avey, wrote on Facebook this afternoon, "Colonel Meow passed away yesterday evening. I will post more about the details when I’ve had a few days to …
Would you like to own Lil Bub? Well, obviously that’s not going to happen, with her or other famous cats. There’s no way her canny Dude is going to give up his tiny little cat from outer space. But in a move that falls somewhere between spreading the Lil Bubalicious love and brazen cat cloning, …
Lil Bub Plush Toys Are Coming in April, and We Can’t Wait Read More »
For most of us, winter is a time to stay indoors where it is warm and cozy. The weather this year seems particularly bad for most of the country. In the South, where I live, we’ve had many days of below freezing temperatures and the wind has been particularly harsh. We even received our first …
Do You Spend More Time with Your Cats In Winter? Read More »
Our cats are beloved family members and friends — why not celebrate them with a birthday party? Don’t worry; you don’t have to know the actual date of your cat’s birth. You can choose their adopt-a-versary or even pick a random date. I don’t think kitty will call you out on it. And kids are …
It’s Your Cat’s Birthday? You and Your Kids Can Throw a Party Read More »
When we choose to share our homes with cats, we know that comes with certain facts of life — such as litter box chores, caring for sick kitties, kitty-proofing, budgeting for food and care, and, of course, arranging your home around your cats’ needs. We also know there’s a 99 percent chance that we will …
4 Things I Never Thought I’d Do in the Line of Cat-Parent Duty Read More »
Most people think cats are pretty lazy, and while that’s mostly true, there’s a sliver of the cat population who work (kinda) hard for their money (usually paid in treats and twist-ties). They resourcefully market their natural talents to their feline friends, and most are fairly successful business-minded kitties. Sure, some cats have gone to …
8 Enterprising Cats Who Have Their Own Business Cards Read More »
Author’s note: This is a story from my best friend, who will be going by the name Ana here on Catster. She has written several pieces about her life with cats and rescuing cats from all sorts of situations. She prefers to remain anonymous. All names have been changed, but I can verify that her …
I Waited to Spay My Cat; She Almost Died from an Infection Read More »
I’ve always wanted to incorporate my cats into my exercise routine, but I wasn’t sure how to do it without getting my face ripped off. I’ve seen people with more docile cats lift their furry friends overhead like freeweights, the cat holding still long enough to allow for a set of 20 skull crushers. My …
I Did Yoga With My Cats (and My Cats Weren’t Having It) Read More »
