Dogs and Dames

Grabbed from link As I’m sure many of you have heard, last Monday Caboodle Ranch, the nonprofit cat rescue sanctuary in Florida famous as a little village built for cat residents, was shut down by authorities. The owner, Craig Grant, was arrested on charges of animal cruelty and all of the cats were taken off [...]

Grabbed from link This week’s question comes from Careth T., who asks: I really want to get a cat, but my husband is mildly allergic. What kind do I get? (He’s totally on board and we’d like to rescue.) I’ve heard that longhaired kitties are better for allergies. Believe it or not, I was quite [...]

Grabbed from link Nom nom nom. (photo: photoxpress.com) Let’s talk about stinky goodness, shall we? It’s one of our cats’ favorite topics, so we might as well discuss it here, right? Pimp is officially an addict to wet food. I was giving him a can on some nights, as a treat, and he soon came [...]

Grabbed from link When it comes to four-legged fashions, why should canines get to have all the fun? It used to be that all of the cute, cool clothing for pets came in pup-only sizes — but in the past few years, a clowder of cat fashion designers has emerged to give your feline fashionista [...]

Grabbed from link A friend e-mailed me this poem, and I loved it so much that I wanted to share with you all, too. Ferals have such a special place in my heart, and it’s such a special relationship we have with them — they love us on their terms, and we appreciate every tiny [...]

Grabbed from link This week’s question comes from Catster reader Janey, who asks: What’s the scoop on toxoplasmosis? Can I catch it from my cat? Toxoplasmosis is a pretty awesome parasite if you have to pick a favorite. It has the ability to alter the behavior of its host to maximize its chances for reproduction. [...]