Category Archives: About Cats

I found this story heart-warming and charming. Rather than try to describe the part cats are playing in some fabulous New York establishments, I’m offering a link so you can enjoy the stories. You’ve heard of working cats. Well, these … Continue reading →

What does “less adoptable pet” mean? In the world of cats that’s sometimes the black cat. Black cats are often the last cats to be chosen. Cats with litter-box issues are less desirable. I once brought home a lovely adult … Continue reading →

I don’t know why this came to me in the middle of the night, but have you ever considered how many words starting with A that can describe a cat? Here’s what I came up with: Aloof Affectionate Amusing Aggressive … Continue reading →

Remembering a pet that is lost to us is not exactly fun, but I don’t want to let this special day get away from us. This is one of our longest observed days of remembrance, after all—having been observed for … Continue reading →

How can we resist paying attention to Happy Cat Month? We all want our cats to be happy. In fact we go to great lengths to make sure our cats are happy—keeping their food coming, making sure they get plenty … Continue reading →

Today is Ginger Cat Appreciation Day. Have you ever had an orange tabby—or ginger cat? I’ve known several. Most of them I’ve known are wonderful pets—mellow and sweet, clever and funny—real people cats. I knew one nasty beast of a … Continue reading →

We all love a good happy-ending story. When it involves cats—even BETTER. Here’s a site featuring 13 stories of real-life cat heroes. Cats will often stand up for us or for a child that’s being bullied by another cat, another … Continue reading →

You just never know where you’re liable to find a cat—in a paper bag or box, sleeping in a shoe or a boot, hiding in a tree or flowerpot, under the bed, in a closet, snoozing in a file drawer … Continue reading →

Don’t you love looking into your cat’s eyes? There’s depth and a knowingness in there. Of all the animals in the world, the cat probably has the most expressive and interesting eyes. Then there’s the eye color. Zowie, some are … Continue reading →