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We Chat With the Cat-Centric Crew of Oakland's Cat Town

We Chat With the Cat-Centric Crew of Oakland's Cat Town

Approaching Cat Town in Oakland, California, the first thing that will strike you is a set of big picture windows looking out across Broadway — and then you'll…

We Talk to Mari Lowery About Her Marvelously Creepy Cat Art

We Talk to Mari Lowery About Her Marvelously Creepy Cat Art

The other day, I came across a small image of some cats looking like they were plucked from a Victorian-era horror story. Reading the accompanying blurb, it tu…

2 Cats in China Are Rescued From the Meat Trade

2 Cats in China Are Rescued From the Meat Trade

Editor’s note: The idea of eating cats and dogs is disturbing to those of us who see them as companion animals. Though the images are not graphic, this story a…

What Causes Abnormal Eye Color in Cats? 3 Vet-Reviewed Factors

What Causes Abnormal Eye Color in Cats? 3 Vet-Reviewed Factors

Cats are known for having the most beautiful eyes among animals. Given their striking eye colors, have you ever wondered what causes a cat to have a specific e…

We Chat With Illustrator Sunny Eckerle About Her Bodega Cats

We Chat With Illustrator Sunny Eckerle About Her Bodega Cats

A few years ago, the illustrator Sunny Eckerle walked into a bodega in Brooklyn and found herself greeted by a cat. After assuming the little guy was a stray w…

Cat Mindfulness: How I Learn Consciousness From My Cat Every Day

Cat Mindfulness: How I Learn Consciousness From My Cat Every Day

The idea of "mindfulness" means paying attention to what's happening at the moment. I'm not thinking about the troubles of the past or what might happen in the…

Felix Katnip Tree Company Scratching Beam Review 2026: Pros, Cons & Verdict

Felix Katnip Tree Company Scratching Beam Review 2026: Pros, Cons & Verdict

Important notice: It appears that as of early 2025, customers have been struggling to gain contact with the team at Felix Katnip Tree Company. As of January 20…

Yanaka, the Aptly Named "Cat Town" of Tokyo

Yanaka, the Aptly Named "Cat Town" of Tokyo

I have two passions in life: cats and cemeteries. Okay, maybe I have three: cats, cemeteries, and gluten-free baked goods that don't taste like sand. Of those…