My cat Smudge’s history is a mystery. I only know what little information his former owners wrote on his surrender paperwork. Even though they checked both “okay with cats” and “okay with dogs,” I have no idea whether he actually lived with another cat before he was surrendered. But there is no doubt in my …
We admire dogs for their willingness to see the best in everybody, their boundless energy, their dogged persistence, and their constant desire to play, whether it be with human, animal, or coat rack. And we admire cats for the near opposite of that: their thirst for relaxation, their eagerness for sitting still, their lust for …
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When I moved in with my boyfriend this month, we made a bold decision: No more cats in the bedroom. To be honest, I’d been toying with the idea for a while because of some behavior issues, but I’d never been able to follow through with it. Sure, kitty snuggles and purrs are nice while …
I’ve written before about my cat Zorro, the feral who showed up at our house last fall and lived through a horribly cold winter in our garage. Though I never thought it possible, I was able to trap him and neuter him in March, right before we moved across the country. A Catster commenter had …
Have You Ever Helped a Feral Cat Become a House Cat? Read More »
Ladies and gentlemen, please genuflect in honor of Her Royal Highness Princess Katalina Arianna Anastasia Elise. Yes, “princess” is part of her lavish moniker and don’t you forget it. Feast your eyes upon her divine smooshiness, her golden eyes, and her exquisite whiskers. Behold her squished countenance and how all the galaxy drifts across her …
From Rags to Royalty: A Smushy Face Persian Cat Rescue Story Read More »
Not many cats look forward to car rides inside carriers. At least mine don’t. When I leave the carrier open in the living room, they’ll nap in it and treat it like a kitty cave, but as soon as the door closes and the kitty cave starts moving, the incessant, maniacal howling begins. I sometimes …
5 Things Cats Really Think When They Ride in Their Carriers Read More »
