We met over a basket of filthy linens (neatly folded, what the fluff?). Our eyes did not lock from across a crowded room. We did not experience love at first sight. To be truly honest, what I felt was a weary sort of dread, and I don’t believe he felt anything at all. He simply …
An Update on the Kitten I Rescued from My Neighbor’s Hoard Read More »
Everyone loves a bodega cat. The fabric of the modern world would surely fray were it not for those fine felines who spend their days patrolling the aisles of corner bodegas, dutifully guarding over valuable packets of Lay’s chips and cases of Heineken beer. This is especially so in New York City, where the local …
WNYC Radio Starts a Photo Competition to Find New York City’s Finest Bodega Cat Read More »
I’ve been writing about cats for five years and have lived with them my entire life. I’m currently a mom to two human kids and three feline ones, so I consider myself pretty qualified to write a column about children and cats. Since I began writing this column last year, I’ve received some wonderful comments …
Hey, Angry Commenters: Kids and Cats CAN Peacefully Coexist Read More »
Winding up at a shelter is challenging for any cat, but the situation becomes even more dire when an animal has special needs. Most shelters lack the staff and resources to adequately care for disabled pets, so in addition to being the last ones adopted, they are often the first to be euthanized. While volunteering …
Special-Needs Pets Get a Second Chance at West Side Cats Read More »
My boys think that I do not know what has happened, but the signs are glaring. I’ll come home after an outing and find tufts of long black fur here and there throughout a room, and I know what has taken place. "Have you guys been picking on your sister again?" I ask them. They …
Do Your Cats Leave “Evidence” of Their Naughty Misdeeds? Read More »
I usually write humor posts here on Catster; I love to celebrate the lighter side of life, particularly where my cats are concerned. With kitties, there’s plenty of material, that’s for sure! Over the last year, however, I’ve been learning how to live with an aging cat, which hasn’t always been light or humorous. I …
