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How I Fell in Love With a Cat That Wasn’t Mine, and Became a Cat Person at 65

I had never had, or even known, a cat in my long life. The day she arrived, in the hot summer of 2018, I was about to turn 65. That day would change my life. That day, my partner said,...

How I Fell in Love With a Cat That Wasn’t Mine, and Became a Cat Person at 65 - Mia

From Misfortune to Blessing: How a Cat Lost a Leg, But Got a Forever Home

Many years ago, Tiger, a grey mixed medium hair cat, was abandoned from a rental block and later lived in a car park at Jalan Bukit Merah in Singapore, mostly hidden out of sight. In late May 2025, Tiger was...

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What a Very Bad Kitty Taught My Family

We are a family of cat people. If not quite cat whisperers, we’ve taught our cats to come when called and stay off the dinner table. But some years ago, a cat came along that made us question how much...

Subtle Signs Your Cat Might Have Diabetes That Vets Urge You to Check

Meet Marv the Adventure Cat: My Advice To Give The Cat Leash A Try

Meet Marv — my 13-year-old Adventure Cat I was only 5 years old when I first met Marv — he was just a little kitten who could fit into the palm of my hand. Out of the whole litter, Marv...

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Rocky’s Road: How One Tabby Brought Me Closer to God

At Catster, some of the most powerful stories we share don’t come from experts or journalists — they come from you, our readers. They are the stories of love, resilience, laughter, loss, and the everyday moments that reveal just how...

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Cheekiness by Design: A Black Cat’s Research Report on Household Science

Written by Professor Lucifer Fluffovich, PhD (Physics of Dropped Keys), Feline Institute of Domestic Inquiry Abstract Humans frequently misclassify feline research activity as “cheeky” or “annoying.” This paper seeks to correct that misconception by presenting evidence that cats are, in...

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TNR, Compassion, & Cats – TrapKing Humane Cat Solutions’ Story

You may recognize Sterling ‘TrapKing” Davis from The Drew Barrymore Show, the Disney+ documentary Pets directed by Bryce Dallas Howard, or Netflix’s Cat People. Maybe you got to see him recently at CatCon, or just follow his adventures and efforts...

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Remembering The Oreo Cat – A Mother’s Tribute

Time goes too fast. If there was one thing in the world that I could change, it would be to make time move more slowly. Oreo’s gotcha day was August 25, 2013. He was found outdoors by my brother-in-law. My...

In Loving Memory of Oreo

Meet Merv: The Talking Cat Who’s Making the World Smile (One Summoned BAGAGWA at a Time)

I’ll admit it: we’re a little bit obsessed with Merv in our house. My husband and I eagerly await the latest updates, like the moments she loses her mind over Charals, their gardener—who, yes, often works topless just to send...

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From Corporate Burnout to Cat Band Creator: How My Siberians Helped Me Rewrite My Life (and My Playlist)

When I brought home my first cat at the age of 50, I never imagined it would lead to me creating an AI-powered virtual band about cats. But here we are. Like many people, my life took some unexpected turns...

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