We’ve all heard of those sweet stories where a starving Tomcat is allowed inside during a rainy night or a mother-to-be feline settles in under your really-hard-to-reach crawlspace and then – blammo! A new addition to the family. In ideal circumstances, our kitties are given the option to choose us. But for those of us […]
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Kitten Livestreams: Get Your Daily Dose of Cute
Had a hard day, or a week full of them? Do you need some relaxation stat? I’ve got the perfect medicine for you, no prescription required. Kitten Livestreams. You read that right – there are kitten livestreams on the Internet, and you could be watching them right now! I’m highlighting three of my favorites that […]
5 Questions to Ask a Shelter When Adopting a Cat
So, you’ve made the excellent decision to adopt a cat from an animal shelter or rescue group. Yay, you, and yay for the kitty or kitties gaining a home! But before you fall in love with those huge Puss in Boots eyes, make sure you ask the shelter these important questions. 1.) ASK ABOUT THE […]
Why All Men Should Adopt Cats
In Bill Burr’s uproarious take on why men die younger than women, the Boston-based comedian shares his theory that some men drop dead after decades of “suppressing the urge to hug a puppy, admit a baby’s cute, say you want a cookie.” “Alright, this is how it works with guys,” Burr says. “Any time you […]
Emotional Support Animals: Why ESA Pets Are Important
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 […]
The Responsible Cat Parent – Dos & Don’ts of Cat Parenthood
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 […]

