In the wake of hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Jose, and Katia, much of the U.S. and its surrounding islands have been left devastated. While many images have already begun to surface of people rescuing animals who have suffered the effects of these storms, the true ramifications of these tragic natural disasters have yet to be measured, […]
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Polydactyl Cats: The Surprising Case of the Extra Toebeans
Have you ever seen a mitten cat? And broken into a cold sweat even as you said “awwww!” over the fluffy feline with its extra toes? Seriously, cats with thumbs are a “what if?” world domination scenario that can keep you up at night, but you don’t have to worry about that with polydactyl cats. […]
After Hurricane Harvey, Cats Become A Symbol Of Survival
As Texans begin to pick up the pieces of their homes and livelihoods following the unprecedented destruction wrought by Hurricane Harvey, a lone cat has become the state’s unofficial mascot and symbol of resilience in the face of devastation. The photo (above), captured by Getty photographer Scott Olson, has become an instant meme: It shows […]
The Lap Of Luxury: Extravagant Pet Services For Your Cat
As cat-parents, we are always thinking of how we can improve the lives of our beloved kitty companions. We often consider the needs of our pets above our own. Like, yeah, I could order delivery tonight instead of eating that $1 box of mac & cheese I bought 3 years ago, or I could put […]
Acupuncture For Your Cat? How Holistic Care Can Help Kitty
Out here in LA, self-care is synonymous with simply calling yourself a Californian. That standard is extended to our pets, who receive the benefits of organic crunchies, filtered water and regular visits to the psychic. While most cats are meticulous groomers, love their z’s and aren’t shy about demanding their personal space, did you know […]
Cats Who Look Like Game of Thrones Characters
I’m an old-school Game of Thrones fan (yeah, I actually call it A Song of Ice and Fire) which means that this story begun by George R. R. Martin and adapted by HBO takes up a not-small portion of my brain. Periodically, that part of my brain gets tangled up with cats – probably because […]

