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. […]
For opponents of declawing cats, 2017 looked like a good year — with the backing of animal rights groups and veterinarians, lawmakers introduced a bill that would make New York the first state to ban the controversial procedure, and the effort had received widespread positive press coverage. Then, as happens every year, the bill died […]
It’s hard out here for a cat. Sure, they’ve got cushy homes with wet food and all the expensive toys they can ignore. (That toilet paper roll, though. Best toy.) But what about the great outdoors, man? How do they get that sweet stimulation and fresh air without worry about danger zones? I’ve got an […]
By now many of you have already learned of the boundless joys of Cat Cafes and may have even payed a visit to one for your daily dose of cuteness. But what if I were to tell you that there is a magical place where almost every cafe is a cat cafe? Prepare thineself this […]
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 […]
We like to anthropomorphize our pets — that’s obvious to anyone who’s ever chuckled at a cat vine or passed along a photo of a smirking kitten cradling cheeseburgers. But do our cats smile when they’re happy or scowl when they’re angry? And if so, are facial expressions a factor in how we pick our […]
