Cats

Why do cats rub their face on everything, from the couch to other animals and soft toys? There are several reasons for cats excessively rubbing its face on things, which can vary depending on the object and context. From looking for attention to the scent glands on a cat’s head, your cat’s may vary due […]

Commemorating Memorial Day Stinky is extra excited for today’s adventure. He and Periwinkle will be commemorating Memorial Day, which was officially celebrated yesterday. He has selected a special place for them to visit, which is located only about 30 miles from Stinky’s home. When the teleportation tunnel begins to vibrate, he leaps in front of […]

It’s time for more cat trivia! And I looked around and found some of the most obscure cat facts yet. I’ll be really surprised if you know more than one or two of them. Cats can detect catnip at concentrations below one part per billion. That’s because of their sensitivity to the smell of the […]

  His ears look as if they were chomped to their tattered deformed edges. One ear almost gone the other missing pieces like a jigsaw puzzle. Whatever happened? We will never know. Like many street cats trying to survive the rough outdoors with no general care other than feedings, this orange cat was rescued from the […]

If you’ve ever walked into your living room to find your couch looking like it lost a fight with a tiny, furry tornado, you’re not alone. Cat scratching furniture is one of the most frustrating behaviors pet parents face. Your beautiful sofa becomes a scratching post. Your curtains look like they’ve been through a shredder. […]

As defiant Persian cats refused to budge in negotiations to end the war, President Buddy has made a series of increasingly dramatic threats. WASHINGTON — When President Buddy launched an offensive against Jazmin and Xerxes, Persian cats belonging to a neighbor, he said he expected the besieged felines to capitulate in “two weeks, maybe three.” […]

Every year I collect cat stories to uplift your spirit and make you smile. Stories plucked out of the news and noise—all because they make the world a little bit better for cats and folks who love them. Diving into these stories has become a highlight of my year. So, without further ado, let’s get […]

I didn’t know how to spell “sheriff” when I began writing my first mystery. After all, it wasn’t a word that came up in my job as a medical records scanner. I made other spelling and grammar mistakes as well. Lie verses lay; a while vs. awhile; a lot, not alot. I’d had a reasonably […]

One of the most underappreciated miracles of cat behaviour—and what makes living with cats so wonderfully easy—is their natural instinct to use a litter box. While dogs often require weeks (or months) of house training, cats usually walk right into a home and know exactly what to do. No praise, no treats, no training sessions […]

Mommy here! 19 years ago today I brought Tara home. With the exception of the 6 weeks after she passed away before I adopted Truffles, and the month after I lost Truffles so unexpectedly before finding Mudpie, I’ve lived with a tortie for 19 years now. That’s a lotta tortitude for one small house! In […]