You may be thinking, “My cat is an indoor cat, they don’t need a collar.” Yet, you may be mistaken. The American Humane society says, “Even indoor-only cats should wear collars, because if your cat does get out… [they have] a better chance of safely and quickly getting back home.” And if your friendly furball […]
On a rainy day in Japan’s Southern Wakayama Prefecture, more than 3,000 mourners shuffled through a small Shinto shrine to pay their respects to Tama, the beloved, departed stationmaster at Kishi train station. Flowers were piled high next to images of Tama from happier times. A Shinto priest led a hymn as train riders, railroad personnel and Tama’s […]
By now, we all know that cats have many different ways they show affection. Kneading, for example, is one of them. Of course, there is also the head boop, where they bonk their little noggin into your face, usually at very inopportune moments – say, when you’re eating cereal or just simply not paying attention […]
Your indoor cat getting out is one of the biggest fears that cat parents share. There are just too many ways for your kitty to get hurt, especially in urban environments. Whether they have a run-in with a car or a predator, or simply can’t find food, the outside world can be dangerous. To maximize […]
When I came across Cricket’s Instagram I was immediately obsessed. I had the absolute privilege of talking to this beautiful boy’s awesome mom, Megan. Cricket was born without an eye, has a crooked jaw, and cleft lip, but that doesn’t stop him from being a playful ball of energy, and a great companion. I am […]
Since their domestication several thousand years ago, cats have been eager to get our attention. It’s true! Though many misunderstand them and take them to be standoffish, cats are always communicating with us – or at least trying to, anyway. But when their flicking tails, twitching ears, and longing glances from across the kitchen fail […]