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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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My Cat Victory Was Grief Stricken When Her Special Human Died
— I know now that cats mourn the loss of their special humans, as much if not more than we do.
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7 Ways to Help Your Cat Through a Grieving Period
— Just like people, cats must process grief after losing an animal or human friend. Here's how to help.
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A Farewell to My Father, the Colonel Who Loved Animals
— I imagine the reception that Dad received in Heaven was filled with barks and purrs, whinnies and moos, and even some chirps and screeches.
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Colonel Meow Is Gone
— A post on the famous cat's Facebook page reports the fierce feline passed away in the night, and it's a sad day for Catster and cat-lovers.
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5 Ways You and Your Kids Can Honor the Life of a Departed Pet
— After the loss of a cat, help your child move through the grieving and healing process.
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The Hawaiian Island of Oahu Has Two Big Feral Cat Problems
— Giving a cat we called "Grimy" a dignified end illustrates not only the staggering number of feral cats but also the callous attitude that prevails.
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Let's Talk: Do Other Cats Move to Fill a Departed's Cat's Role?
— How have your cats acted when one of the pack crosses the Bridge? In my case, they've helped smooth out the change.
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Duke the Munchkin Cat Was the Only One of His Family to Survive
— Duke has had feline leukemia since birth, but he's now living the rest of his days in peace and happiness.
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Four Life Lessons I Learned from the Passing of My Cat, Karma
— She had beautiful striped legs and icy blue eyes, but her inner spirit and sweetness exceeded that.
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Who Will Take Care of My Cats When I'm Gone?
— We hate to think about it, but planning can reduce stress for you and your cats and all involved.
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I Got a Grant from a Foundation to Treat My Cat's Cancer
— My story doesn't have a happy ending, but I want to share it so others will know help is available.
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And the Next Catster Superhero Is ... Possum the Cat!
— The victory is a tribute to this superaffectionate cat with a knack for eating, who crossed the Rainbow Bridge in October.
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Keep Kitty Close to Your Heart Forever: Pet Memorial Jewelry
— It's not fun to think about the Rainbow Bridge, but these might bring peace and beauty to your mourning process.
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Would You Consider Taxidermy on Your Cat as a Memorial?
— For some people, preserving their cats fills the hole left in their hearts. What do you think?
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Let's Talk: How Are Your Cat's Routines Affected After a Big Change at Home?
— When one of my beloved cats died, the others rallied around to keep me happy.
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A Tribute to Mr. Jazz, My Beloved 15-Year-Old Ragdoll Cat
— "We knew the final gift we had to give Jazz was finding the grace, beauty, and dignity of letting him go."
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Does the Grief over Losing a Beloved Cat Ever Really Go Away?
— A glance at my beloved cats' ash urns and collars brings back the pain of Dahlia’s death. I wonder if my heart will fully heal.
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I Took Home the Least Adoptable Cat at the Shelter
— Success in rescue is not measured by how much they end up loving you, but by the fact that you stood by them when others would or could not.
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Our Hearts Break Over the Death of Wasabi-chan
— The kitten gained fame wearing a crocheted mushroom while recovering from a crow attack.
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"Station Cat" Graeme Riley, Ace of Cats, Has Passed Away
— Take a moment to remember this remarkable cat, who met his owners on the train platform every day.
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Love and Loss: A Letter to Kali, My Precious Companion for 15 Years
— I want to remember the amazing cat you are, were, and will always be. I want to keep you present in my heart. So I'm writing this letter.
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An Obituary for Toulouse, a Neighborhood Cat I Loved -- and Who I Might Have Saved
— I suspected neglect, but I never had hard proof. Could I have done more? If so, what?
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I Had My Cat for 17 Years -- But Even That Wasn't Time Enough
— The longhaired cat was a part of our family. The call saying it was time for her to go came too soon.
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5 Ways to Help Your Kids Cope with the Death of a Family Pet
— I don't remember burying deceased pets when I was a kid, but I think some sort of closure is healing and honors the life of the animal.
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A Cat Dies. A Company Makes Jokes About It on Twitter. Outraged? Not So Fast
— Seamless WAS out of bounds, but a closer look shows that the Gawker writer whose cat died wasn't perfect either.
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My Cat Mourned the Loss of His Littermate for Eight Months
— Tubby and Linus were inseparable since birth. When Tubby was gone, it took something extraordinary to bring Linus back to his old self.
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A Love Letter to BadCat, Who Has Long Been My Best Cat
— As you near the end of your life, here are some things to take with you from our time together.
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Cats and Taxidermy: We Interview a Taxidermist About Pet Preservation
— “Most people want the cat to look like it’s sleeping,” the taxidermist says. “We do everything right here in the shop, including the posing. Except we have to outsource the glass eyes.”
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What's Euthanasia Like for a Vet? It Only Gets More Difficult
— I won't put a cat down if it's only as a convenience to the owner, but there's often no other choice.
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7 Things That Help Me Cope with Grief After Losing a Cat
— It's never easy letting go. These are things I've learned by paying attention to the grief process.
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