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Cats, Haiku, and Sex: We Talk With Anna Pulley and Kelsey Beyer About Their...
Haiku is a deceptively complex form of poetry. Seventeen non-rhyming syllables in three lines: It sounds like the easiest thing in the world, and people who flinch at the idea of penning a sonnet or a...
View ArticleSaudi Arabia Bans Selfies With Cats? Don’t Buy the Clickbait
Are Saudi clerics about to launch a campaign against cat selfies — or a “catwa” as some news outlets have put it? Not really. I wish I could tell you otherwise, because the thing about a ban on cat...
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Feline Dangers After a Hurricane or Any Natural Disaster
While we must keep our pets in mind as we prepare for natural disasters like hurricanes, flooding and tornados, it’s also important to realize the dangers that cats encounter after storms or other...
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Harold Sims Talks Opening the Catman2 Shelter and The American Museum of the...
When Harold Sims, a biology professor at St. Petersburg Junior College in Florida, retired from teaching, he decided to fill his time volunteering at a local animal shelter. Little did he know his life...
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Unmasking Halloween Dangers for Cats
Cats may be a major Halloween symbol, but there are some parts of this holiday that just don’t mix with our feline friends. Being aware of the potential Halloween dangers for cats will help kitty...
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Nicole Piar’s Spirit Cats Deck is the Perfect Way for Cat Lovers to Reflect
Like most people, I can always use more clarity and peace in my life. That’s why I had to check out Nicole Piar’s Spirit Cats Deck, an oracle deck designed to elevate your mood and help you tap into...
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Remembering Matilda’s Legacy at The Algonquin Hotel and Beyond
At Catster, we have written about many felines who live at places of business and become hits and tourist attractions for customers. Sadly, this week, the most famous of them all — Matilda, the...
View ArticleMeet the Rare and Vulnerable Chinese Mountain Cat
Little known to the outside world, the Chinese Mountain Cat is rare even in his homeland, where he is the only native wildcat. At 14 to 20 pounds, this species (Felis bieti) is similar in size to some...
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5 Spooky and Strange Cat Superstitions That Aren’t True
Happy Halloween! The holiday has long been associated with cats but, unfortunately, some of those connotations are negative. Let’s look at some particularly scary and untrue cat superstitions and myths...
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November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month
When it comes to ages of adoptees, the cat world has a sad parallel with the human world: Overwhelmingly, people want babies. The older orphaned children become in the foster-care system, the harder it...
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What’s Mew at Catster: Don’t Miss These November 2017 Cat Events
Looking for a way to celebrate our feline friends this month? We’ve found some November 2017 cat events: All month long: Adopt a Senior Pet Month And older gray cat sleeping. Photography by Jolanta...
View ArticleVideo: Finally, a Song for Conjunctivitis in Cats!
In my home, conjunctivitis in cats is the prize everybody wins whenever we have foster kittens. I’m glad that my cats take on the task of licking the babies’ bums and faces, because I’m not doing it....
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Tragedy Turns to Triumph for Heloise the Cat
Heloise, a beautiful tabby with piercing jewel-green eyes, was adopted out by the Humane Society of Northern Utah. One night she went missing, and her adopters were frantic. She came back two days...
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Stocking Stuffers for Cat Lovers
Stocking stuffers at Christmas are my favorite. Chronicle Books has me covered this year with these two fun gifts that make great stocking stuffers for cats lovers. Twins Pins. A modern twist on the...
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Minted Holiday Cards for Cat Lovers
I always add the purrsonal touch to my holiday cards by creating a photo card. Yes, it can be time consuming trying to get your cat into the perfect pose (actually, the goofier the shot the better)....
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What’s Mew at Catster: December 2017 Cat Events
Looking for a way to celebrate our feline friends this month? We’ve found some December 2017 cat events: All month: Egyptian Animal Mummies Cat Coffin With Mummy. Late Period, Dynasty 26-30, 664-332...
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10 Cat Calendars to Ring in 2018
Whether you’re holiday shopping for yourself or a friend, this year’s cat calendar lineup has something for everyone. From black cats telling all to what cats can teach us and cat shaming to a few...
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6 Cat Products to Covet Right Now
Executive Editor Melissa L. Kauffman dishes on the top cat products out there: 1. A stylish new cat line from Ellen DeGeneres and PetSmart Products from the Ellen DeGeneres and PetSmart product line....
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Illinois Law Frees Up Funds for Feral Cats
A new law enacted in August 2017 allows Illinois counties to allocate money from pet population control funds toward trap-neuter-vaccinate-return efforts for feral cats. Feral cats eating together...
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What’s Mew at Catster: Check Out These January 2018 Cat Events
Looking for a way to celebrate our feline friends this month? We’ve found some January 2018 cat events: Monday, Jan. 1: New Year, New Calendar Cats In Space calendar. Get one of the newest cat...
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