The first time I ever realized that cats were capable of doing tricks was way back in ye olden days of my babyhood when my family was still in the circus. There was a woman whose act consisted entirely of leading her cats through a precious, tiny little cat-sized obstacle course. *Insert high-pitched, ear-piercing “awwwwweeee”*. […]
Perhaps you’ve read about the horrors of declawing, or perhaps you’re considering having the procedure performed in an effort to stop your cat from scratching your expensive sofa or that antique wood dining set that’s been in the family for generations. First step back, take a breath, and make sure you understand what declawing means. […]
Service dogs. We’ve all seen them on the other side of the street, waiting patiently at a stop sign, alert and ever vigilant. They’ve trained their whole lives for their very important job, and we all know we’re not supposed to pet them (which, let’s be honest, is basically torture, because DOGS. SERVICE DOGS.) So […]
One of my first mistakes after bringing a new kitten, Bud, home was failing to anticipate he’d get overnight hunger pangs — and that, if the little guy wasn’t successful rousing me by conventional means, he’d have no qualms about going nuclear. Ins For Buddy, that meant climbing up to the highest perch in my […]
Are you a new cat mom and feel like you could use some friendly advice? Are you thinking about adopting but you’re not quite sure what kind of responsibilities you’re gonna be in for as a cat daddy? Are you looking for a general overview of what it’s like to engage in the rewarding and […]
Stop me if you’ve heard this one. Wait, no, all cat lovers have heard this one! But I’m going to tell you anyway, so everyone nod along: You buy your cat an awesome toy or bed or cat tree. While you’re excitedly putting it together or setting it up, your cat finds the box it […]
