I'm doing something different here. I've had several requests by email for places where a cat lover could by gifts or greeting cards, while at the same time, helping cats ... Read More

I often get e-mails from folks describing various symptoms their cats are displaying and asking if I have any idea of the causes. Although I may often have ideas or opinions, ... Read More

Since its introduction several years ago, owner reactions to the LitterMaid Automated Litter Box have widely varied. It's one of those products that you either love or you hate, and ... Read More

Giving Thanks for Cats We Have Loved This week is the time set aside in the United States for reflecting on the things in our lives for which we are thankful, ... Read More

Delightful storyline and simple, colorful illustrations provide the basis for a child's first introduction to the French language, and the lift-up tabs provide interactivity that holds the child's interest, while ... Read More

Once you get past the poorly-illustrated instructions for setup, the LitterLocker Plus really does make disposal of litter waste a lot easier, while locking away odors at the bottom of ... Read More

Poor litter box maintenance is often the cause of litter box mishaps, and is suspect only second to physical problems when a cat begins to miss the litter box. Since ... Read More

"Coco Bear: Coco is 5 years old and, like many torties, has an 'over the top' personality: impish, playful, loving, humorous, naughty at times, too clever, and totally delightful. She ... Read More

As kitten season is winding down, and holiday season rapidly approaching, the Humane Society of Central Oregon has created an Adopt-a-Buddy program, that will last through the end of ... Read More

Cat owners who have struggled with cleaning up litter box misses, oversprays, cat sickbed accidents, or messes in the cat carrier, will appreciate the tough strength and versatility of Catpaper. ... Read More

New Cat City is abuzz with the news: Avram's new babies have finally arrived home. Truly, I haven't been quite so excited, since we brought home Jaspurr and Joey, ... Read More

It's the time of year when we need to buy our calendars for 2005, before the selection in stores is decimated. This calendar is not only a long-time favorite for ... Read More

At New Cat City, Avram's quest for a new cat continues, and the questions just don't stop. This is a good thing, of course, because the better prepared he ... Read More

As a result of a serendipitous genetic accident, the first American Curl kittens were born to "Shulasmith," a longhaired black stray who "adopted" Joe and Grace Ruga in Lakewood, CA ... Read More

Interactive play with our cats is one of the best ways for developing the human-feline bonding that is so important to our relationships, as well as providing the exercise cats ... Read More

If you've followed New Cat City so far, you know that Avram is busily planning for his new cat (or most likely, two kittens.) He's just a ball of ... Read More

Tortoiseshell cats, like calicos, are almost always female, and rare male "Torties" are almost always sterile. The reasons for these anomalies stem from a complicated genetic patterning of chromosomes and ... Read More

Can a man who is allergic to cats successfully adopt one as a family member? Why would he even want to consider such a huge jump of faith, especially ... Read More

Our fascination with cats quite naturally extends to the big cats - the wild ones - so it it not surprising that some of the most popular domestic cats are ... Read More

Heck, I know we're barely past Halloween, but cold weather is here in many parts of the world, and with it, the cold-weather holidays, so it's time to start thinking ... Read More

The American Bobtail originated about 40 years ago with found cats having a natural bobtail. It is a powerful looking cat, strong and robust, as befitting its heritage, and has ... Read More

A large percentage of questions I receive by email or on the About Cats Forum are those concerning cat behavior. Many so-called "behavioral problems" result from the cat owners simply ... Read More

Did you know that B.Kliban first started his now-famous signature cat drawings by doodling sketches of his own cats, while brainstorming ideas for a contract for cartoons for Playboy magazine? ... Read More

This wonderful international program is six years old this year, and to date, has been responsible for creating over 300,000 lifelong relationships. Diane Keaton, the spokesperson for Home 4 the ... Read More

As holidays approach, it's time to think of gift giving, and picture books are marvelous gifts for cat lovers. This colorful little book is very portable, and you may ... Read More

For the cat lover who wants to surround himself or herself with everything feline, cat calendars are an absolute must. Everyone in my family puts cat calendars in their winter ... Read More