Do cats’ whiskers disappear? It depends on what other cat parts or actions we consider unbearably cute (or insufferably aggravating) at any given moment. My mackerel tabby, Thomas, for example, has gorgeous green eyes. I’ve willingly drowned in those eyes many times. That said, I’ve also suffered as Thomas, next to me in bed, takes a loud, wet, …
I Discover a Secondary Set of “Bonus Whiskers” on My Cat Read More »
Sleeping. Cats take it seriously. I admire their dedication. Their focus. Their energy (or lack thereof). For kitties, it’s never just a nap; it’s a competition as to whose siesta is sweetest, whose dozing is the most divine. My cats gave me access to the private world of feline competitive sleeping, and allowed me to take pictures of them while they train. …
Here’s a New Sport for Cats: Competitive Sleeping Read More »
When I first moved in to my funky 1971 condo, it had some spectacular original wallpaper in the living room along with wall-mounted shelves. I didn’t want to harm the wallpaper, and I liked the shelves so I left them in place. At the time, I had four cats, and I knew it would be hard …
How to Create a Cat Climbing Wall With the Shelves You Own Read More »
When I sit at my desk and type on my laptop, my cat, Mimosa, usually attempts to help out. Obviously, as she’s a cat, this largely involves plotting to walk across the keyboard or steal my chair from out under me and claim it as a napping spot. Productivity does not exactly bloom when she decides to …
We Talk to Lisa Rogak About Her Book “Cats on the Job” Read More »
