Christmas is approaching, and while many cats get a bit skittish during the holidays, others do end up enjoying the extra attention they get, not to mention the nice presents. I asked my cat, Stella, what she loves about Christmas. Me: Hi, Stella. What do you love about Christmas? Stella: I hate Christmas! What? Since when? It’s …
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Editor’s note: This story originally appeared in the Holiday 2015 issue of Catster print magazine. Click here to subscribe to Catster magazine. Let’s face it: Cat people are a weird and wonderful bunch — and we’re not afraid to show it. Most cat lovers will agree that being a cat parent is much more than “having a …
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You know how it is: You bring your cat to the vet for her annual checkup. After the exam, the vet says, “Let’s do some blood work and a urinalysis,” and shortly after that, a tech whisks your furry friend into the forbidden zone: In. The. Baaack! You probably wonder what goes on there, and …
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I am an unabashed travel nut. I’m also an animal lover, so it should surprise nobody that, in my mind, the best trip is an international wildlife safari. Some of my most vivid memories have occurred while whale watching, African bush driving, and great-white-shark-cage diving. In 2011, I set my sights high. I aimed to …
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The Hunger Games books and movies are a phenomenon — so it’s only natural that pets are being named after the fantasy franchise’s most popular characters. Leader of the clowder is Katniss Thunder Paw, a charming kitty who’s named after Katniss Everdeen, star of the series. If you’ve not yet started to follow this tabby cat’s …
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