The table is set and the turkey is cooked to perfection — and somehow your cat has turned your intricately folded napkins into a new scratch toy. Cat parents have a unique Thanksgiving experience; no question about it. Here are five Thanksgiving traditions that cat lovers are all too familiar with.
November is National Adopt A Senior Pet Month — a month dedicated to helping older pets find loving forever homes. Help spread the word!
Sometimes a cat just needs to kick back and relax after a long day of catting around. Luckily for us, it’s adorable when they do! Watch the cats sitting like humans in this funny video!
The kitten in the video above is learning the ins and outs and ups and downs of cups, and it’s adorable. Watch the funny video!
The first and perhaps most important item in your anti-furniture-scratching arsenal is a proper cat scratching post. Here’s what you should know!
The solitary cat myth persists despite stories of cats following their humans to the bathroom, pushing their way onto their people’s computers or laps, spooning under the covers at night, snuggling with each other, or grooming their friends. So what’s the deal? Why does it persist, and is it deserved?
Black cats have never had it easy. In some cultures — and for many individuals — they represent bad luck or misfortune. Perhaps most disturbingly, black cats are also sometimes targeted around Halloween for teasing and abuse — or worse.
Just like black dogs, black cats can also have a hard time getting adopted. Many shelters refer to this as “black cat syndrome.” During Black Cat Awareness Month in October, it’s especially important that we dispel myths and encourage people to adopt black cats.
Cats do well in high places, so it’s no wonder they’ve often been seen at the side of history’s most powerful people. Behind every great leader, there’s probably a cat plotting total world domination — in a most adorable way.
They say that a dog is a human’s best friend, but every cat lover knows this isn’t accurate. Cats can also be our best friends, from sweet snuggles at night to head bumps and kneading during the day. We can form bonds with our fuzzy fur babies that truly are deep and long-lasting.
If your cat is an indoor cat, they’ve probably sat at that window and looked at the trees. If your cat is more of an outdoor stroller, they’ve likely sauntered through your yard and neighborhood and noted all the pretty colors — and probably even climbed a tree or two. Here are some cats who love fall!
Cats are highly intelligent, motivated, and very trainable if you use the right tools. The best of these tools might just be clicker training. Here are the top five tricks you can teach your kitty within just a week or so.
Adopting a new cat is one of the most rewarding experiences any pet parent gets to go through. With this handy checklist you can ensure that you’re right on top of introducing your new favorite feline to their new forever home.
How often you replace your cat’s litter box depends on a few factors, like the litter box’s material, how often you clean it, and how many cats are using said litter box. Here’s how to determine when and how frequently you should be replacing your cat’s litter box.
The death of a pet is the first loss that many of us can remember. As a parent, knowing the best way to assist your child in this loss can be overwhelming, especially when you are also trying to deal with your own grief. Here are a few words of advice.
Feeling tiny bits of litter sand between your toes whenever you’re barefoot in the home kind of comes with the cat parenting package. Fortunately, there are ways you can help your messy kitty keep their litter in the box and not scattered all around it and your home.
What’s a person to do when their lonely cat would definitely benefit from some social interaction but is hellbent on being a rebel loner? Here are a few tips to help slowly but safely introduce your lonely cat to the idea of socialization and other boredom-busters.
We all know the benefits of getting massages as humans. It can be incredibly relaxing and can help lower blood pressure, improve circulation, soothe sore joints, and more. Turns out, these benefits of massage aren’t exclusive to humans; they are amazing for cats, too!
While cats might not always enjoy being dressed up in a full outfit, there’s no reason your cat can’t get in on the hat wearing fun and games, right? Here are five feline hat styles to inspire you to get into the swing of Fall Hat Month in September.
August 28th is National Bow Tie Day! Maybe you look good in a bow tie, but no one can pull off this handsome look quite like our feline friends. In celebration, here’s a salute to some very fancily-dressed Instagram cats.
When you adopt a cat, especially one who’s been longing for a loving forever home, you’re welcoming a ball of fur into your life that will shape the way you live, change the way you love, and leave you a different, better person.