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Why Does My Cat Always Use the Litter Box Right After I've Cleaned It?
Your cat loves a clean toilet -- don't we all? Catster's singing Cat Lady, Sarah Donner, explains why.
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A One-Day Event Trains Animal Lovers to Give Pets Political Voice
— In Humane Lobby Days, the Humane Society of the U.S. visits state capitols to train people to work with legislators on laws related to animals.
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What if Cats Were Politicians? These Would Be Their Smear Ads
— Cats' snarky nature would fit perfectly into political ads designed to take down opponents.
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We Chat With Owen Mundy About His Controversial Site, "I Know Where Your Cat Lives"
— He uses cat pictures found online to map where a million cats live -- is your cat among them?
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Why Cat Breeds Like the Bengal, Savannah and Chausie Have No Business Being Banned
— Hybrid-derived domestic breeds have no more behavior problems than other cats, yet several groups petition to ban them in California.
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Scotland's $8,000 Cat Statue Is a Celebration -- Not a Waste
— Scotland continues to celebrate charismatic redheads -- this one just happens to be a cat.
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Do Liberals Love Cats More than Conservatives Do?
— A recent Time quiz shows some correlation, but I think politics has nothing to do with love for cats.
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We Interview Hank, the Cat Who Ran for U.S. Senate
— He didn't win, but the former homeless kitten uses his celebrity to advocate for rescue and adoption.
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I'm Raising My Son to Love Cats, No Matter What Society Thinks
— As parents, we have a responsibility to teach compassion and respect in a society where some people label cats as "girly" and dogs as "manly."
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Disgraced Senator Repents, Becomes a Veterinarian
— After a scandal, John Ensign of Nevada has gone back to his roots and opened an animal clinic.
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Former President George W. Bush Switches Allegiance
— The onetime leader of the free world painted a lot of dogs, but now he is focused on cats.
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Shock Jock’s “Joke” About Running Over Cats Is a Big, Fat FAIL
— Commentator Stéphane Gendron laughed and then offered a weak apology. He's also the mayor of a Canadian city -- he needs to do more.
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I'm Not Trying to Be a Jerk Here, But Can I Marry My Cat Now?
— This widens the marriage debate, but is that so crazy? (I know, it's a little crazy, but my cat rocks.)
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DOMA and Proposition 8: Kiss My Fluffy Purrfect Kitty Butt!
— Rainbow boys and girls should be able to marry whoever they love. Hate and discrimination lose!
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Am I a "Cat Guy" or Just a Guy with a Cat?
— Welcome to my inaugural column. First topic: What the heck is a "cat guy," anyway?
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High School Was Homophobic Hell for Me; A School Cat Would Have Helped
— Simba has visited Westbrook High School for 13 years. Would a cat have helped you cope?
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Can Understanding Violence Against Animals Help Us End Violence Against Women?
— A comparison between reactions to animal abuse versus human abuse got me thinking.
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Breed-Specific Legislation Has No Place in the Cat World, Either
— Savannah cats are illegal in five states. It's wrong to ban an entire breed of cat because of ancestry.
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Celebrate Presidents' Day with Our Nation's First Cats
— India, Socks, Misty Malarky Ying Yang -- these are some of our esteemed presidential cats. Stand to attention!
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Poor People Shouldn’t Have Pets? Pffft! That's Ridiculous!
— Some people say you shouldn't get a cat if you can't offer the very best care. What do you think?
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Cat Fostering Expenses Now Allowed as Tax Deductions
— After a landmark case, pet food, medicines, vet bills, and carriers can all be deducted.
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A Cat Fight Rocks the Highest Levels of British Government
— A feud erupts at 10 Downing St. between feline reps of the prime minister and the chancellor of the exchequer.
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What If Cat Moms Got the Same Respect as Baby Moms?
— Imagine if cat moms and kid moms had the same legal privileges -- and the same ability to get away with outrageous behavior!
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Mina Takes Down Hello Kitty in a Presidential Attack Ad
— Negative campaign tactics are almost as much fun as gravy. And I do love gravy.
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Morris the Cat Is Running for President
— The 9Lives spokescat hits the campaign trail. His running mate is Stubbs, mayor of an Alaska town.
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Henri the Cat Takes a Position on Feline Politics
— Many cats are running for office, he says. It's time to end human tyranny!
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California Law: Landlords Can't Require Cat Declawing
— Tenants can no longer be forced to declaw their cats as conditions of renting.
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Vote for Stan the Tuxedo Cat, Running for Mayor of Halifax
— The kitty candidate is fighting for the rights of the feral cat population in the Nova Scotia city.
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Hate Politics? Vote for Mina the Cat -- The Only Alternative
— Voting is different for cats. They're what you might call self-elected.
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Presidential Debate: First Dog or First Cat? You Decide
— We elect our president -- shouldn't we have some say in choosing the first pet?
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Catster Values: What We Believe
— We're often asked what we believe here at Catster HQ. Well, we'll share if you will, and we'll even go first.
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