Society and Cats - The Feline-Human Relationship Through the Ages

In some circles, black cats and Halloween are almost synonymous, and I prefer to refer to October as Black Cat Month, for that reason. Learn more about the mystery of black cats, and their relationship to Halloween, with these articles.

Many well-loved cats of the world live outside North America. Though cats in different countries have different life styles, the one thing cats of the world have in common is that they universally love - and are loved by their humans. We honor cats of the world here, to embrace both their differences and their similarities. See submissions

Domestication of the cat did not occur overnight. The domestication of the cat evolved over a period of 500 years. We know this from discovered drawings on stone, called ostraca, that depict the cat involved in daily life in ancient Egypt, whether lying around the house or accompanying men on hunts.

With his stunning photography, Silvester created a "Cat Paradise" which he admits exists only within the pages of this book.

The street cats of Cairo are revered, much as ancient cats were in Egypt. Their stunning beauty, as well as their interaction with Cairo's residents, are magically captured within these page.

Start your day with a new cats quotation, served sunny side up, a new one every day.

Several pages of cats in art throughout history, from Lir d/Ivory cattery.

How would Matisse or Gaugin paint his cat? These delightful prints demonstrate a number of fictional Masters' cats. You can also purchase the prints online.

Glenda Moore has compiled a tidy little list of folklore for your enjoyment.