Today is National Bacon Day, a day dedicated to the cooking and eating of bacon, which is in sharp contrast to the other 364 days of the year, which are dedicated to the cooking and eating of bacon. We wondered how cats are celebrating National Bacon Day, because of all the cooking and eating of …
Calvin is named after the title character in Bill Watterson’s popular comic series Calvin and Hobbes, which features an imaginative and mischievous boy and his stuffed tiger Hobbes. Calvin the character often dresses up as Stupendous Man, featuring a cape and mask; Calvin the cat sports similar attire — courtesy of his tux markings — …
Haiku by Cat: Calvin, as Mischievous as His Namesake Read More »
Do you ever take a look over at your cat — who, for the basis of this scenario, is happily dozing away on the sofa at 2:43 p.m. — and think, “Hmm, that feline would make one shrewd business person?” Well, that’s exactly what comic strip artist Tom Fonder did one day as he came …
We Talk to the Artist Behind “The Adventures of Business Cat” Read More »
This morning, I took my 18-year-old cat, Siouxsie, to the vet. Something had been "off" about her for the past few days, but late last night I realized what the problem was: She was quite dehydrated. At the clinic, they rehydrated her with subcutaneous fluids and got blood and urine samples, and soon I’ll know …
New Year’s Eve has arrived, and people all over the world will be clinking glasses, midnight smooching and watching the ball drop. I haven’t been to a New Year’s Eve party in forever — in fact, I can’t remember the last time I stayed awake until midnight, New Year’s or not. I live in Minnesota, …
7 Dreaded Guests Who’d Attend a Cat’s New Year’s Eve Party Read More »
