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Why Your First Cat Shouldn't Be One of These Breeds

Why Your First Cat Shouldn't Be One of These Breeds

You've scrolled through enough cat photos to know which breed you want. Maybe it's that sleek Bombay that looks like a miniature panther, or the exotic-looking…

Why Feral Kittens Only Have Months to Learn Everything

Why Feral Kittens Only Have Months to Learn Everything

Watch a mother cat with her litter long enough, and you'll notice something remarkable: she's not just feeding them. She's running a survival school. Every int…

Why Some Cats Never Purr (And Why That's Okay)

Why Some Cats Never Purr (And Why That's Okay)

There's your cat, sprawled across your lap in a patch of afternoon sunlight, eyes half-closed, perfectly relaxed. You wait for it - that familiar rumble, the t…

The Kitten Clues That Tell You Exactly How Old They Are

The Kitten Clues That Tell You Exactly How Old They Are

If you ever find a tiny kitten, or maybe you just brought home a "two-month-old" from a shelter, but something feels off about that estimate because the kitten…

Cat Fur Everywhere? Fabrics That Help - and Ones That Make It Worse

Cat Fur Everywhere? Fabrics That Help - and Ones That Make It Worse

You're getting dressed for work. You pull on a clean sweater, glance in the mirror, and somehow it's already covered in cat hair. Your cat hasn't even been in…

Ever Wonder Why Your Cat’s Tail Is So Long? Here’s Why

Ever Wonder Why Your Cat’s Tail Is So Long? Here’s Why

Your cat just leaped onto the bookshelf, tail streaming behind them like a banner. As they settled in, their tail curls around their paws. You've probably neve…

Molly and the Homeless Pet Placement League: Heroes of the Pet World

Molly and the Homeless Pet Placement League: Heroes of the Pet World

Houston has an overwhelming number of homeless pets. Every day, countless dogs and cats enter shelters, face medical crises, or are abandoned on the side of th…

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

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. T…