Ready for some spooky reads? Especially with cats in them? If you’re looking for the perfect cat stories to get you in the Halloween spirit, we’ve got some great suggestions for you. Check them out from your local library or snag them for your digital reading device – whatever you do, just make sure you […]
Author: Deborah Brannon
Tail Injuries in Cats: Never Catch a Cat by the Tail
Between the tail’s purpose in expressing feelings and controlling essential functions, tail injuries are a big deal – and can happen anytime. Less than two months ago, my cat Daenerys had her tail caught by a door and the last inch of tail ripped off to the bone. It was a terrifying and traumatic injury […]
Hollywood Cats: Behind the Curtain of These Purr-fect Co-Stars
The very first Hollywood Cat to get top billing in a film climbed out from under the floorboards at Keystone Studios and right into the middle of a Mack Sennett slapstick comedy. Mack didn’t even stop filming; he just named the grey kitten Pepper and carried on. She went on to feature in many of […]
The Cat Parent’s Guide to Camping
Cats camping! Sounds wild, right? It’s not as far-fetched as you might think – just check out the Instagram account @campingwithcats and you’ll find hundreds of posts documenting hundreds of kitties’ adventures with their hiking and camping humans. Why should so-called man’s best friend have all the fun, anyway? Interested in taking your cat camping […]
The Future of Animal Shelters
About a decade ago, my husband and I went to our local humane shelter in search of a kitten. Although the county shelter did its best between staff and volunteers, the place was still a bit unpleasant – not built for the comfort of its occupants, short on funds, and overburdened with animals in need […]
Tips to Keep Your Cat from Destroying Your Apartment
Is the idea of clawed carpets or broken blinds enough to make you start sweating? You might be a renter! And have pets. With over a third of Americans currently renting their homes, it’s important to know how to handle the messes that come with cats and the damage claws can cause if your furry […]

