Cats

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 […]

A rescued cat came to a shelter with every obstacle stacked against her. She refused to let them dim her joy. Credit: Tails High When Laundromat first came to the shelter with a leg injury too severe to repair, the team at Tails High knew she needed more than medical care. She needed someone in […]

Hi, everyone. Lexy and I are long overdue with an update. And since today is Sunday, we’ll share some selfies of Lexy in one of her favorite things – a box.  This isn’t exactly the update I’ve been wanting to give everyone. At just about 16, Lexy’s health isn’t the best. Several weeks ago she […]

A new upper limit for phosphorus in cat food is about to be implemented. But what does that mean? AAFCO, the Association for American Feed Control Officials, sets nutritional standards for pet food sold in the U.S. Their Nutrient Profiles for dogs and cats set minimums for 40+ nutrients including amino acids, minerals, fats, and […]

If you live with cats and love hardwood floors, you have probably had that moment where you spot a fresh puddle near the rug, or catch the cat stretching claws into the edge of a plank, and wonder if the two can really coexist. The honest answer is yes, but it takes a slightly different […]