I was talking to my mom by phone one evening when I was sidetracked by my cat, Forest. I spoke to him using his full name, Forest Horatio Maxwell Fluffy Bottom, and my mom responded with a dramatic, "What?!" I had to explain myself. I’m not sure why I had to explain because I think …
I Confess: I Change My Cats’ Names All the Time — Do You? Read More »
I love to travel, but I hate leaving my cats behind. I try to think of everything possible to prepare pet sitters or friends who are watching my babies, especially during periods of bad weather. Winter cat-sitting brings a whole new set of considerations. I’ve lived in snow country for a long time, and if …
Leaving Home in Bad Weather? Here Are Tips for Your Cat-Sitter Read More »
The clich├® that beauty is in the eye of the beholder is especially true when it comes to cats. We often find ourselves drawn towards felines with the sort of physical ailments, oddities and quirks that imbue them with a distinctive look. This is certainly the case with Quasi, the self-styled “ugly cat” who has …
Meet Quasi, the Rescue Cat Leading the Ugly Kitty Movement Read More »
Life-hacking is all about getting things done while living a better life, and I’m pretty sure my cats are hacking their way into the best life ever. Ghost Cat especially is into life-hacking ordinary objects and situations to maximize her own happiness — even if her hacks don’t exactly make her humans happy. Despite our …
5 Ways My Cat Is Life-Hacking My House for Her Own Use Read More »
The other day, my Catster editor (Cat Dandy, himself) and I were remembering Toonces the Driving Cat, one of the all-time-best sketches on Saturday Night Live — in my opinion, anyway. Do you remember that nutty feline? Toonces wasn’t the best driver, and usually sent the car flying off a cliff. He really should have …
What if Cats Drove? 7 Reasons Cops Would Pull Them Over Read More »
