Cat lovers are a special breed of people because they share lifelong bonds with their fuzzy-faced "children." Read more about the feline-human bond, DIY cat crafts, how to deal with allergies to cats, how to cope with loss; in short everything you want to know about loving a cat.
Have you lain awake at night because a cat is scratching at the door, running across your bed (and you), pawing at your face, or meowing to be fed? I've shared my own Top 10 Ways to avoid cat-related sleep deprivation. Here is your opportunity to share your own solutions with other readers. Perhaps you've come up with a novel idea not covered in my list. Use this form to share your original tips …
Cats are slowly moving into their own as therapy animals, and are being used in convalescent homes and other institutions for that purpose. Readers contribute here with personal stories about their experience with cats as therapy.
We all know that cats are intelligent animals. However, once in awhile a cat will come along with uncanny intelligence. She may accommodate her blind owner when playing fetch, teach other cats games she has invented, or knock on a closed door to gain entry. Here's your chance to share your story about your own extremely intelligent cat.
2008 has been a memorable year for cats, both on the About.com Cats site, and in news throughout the world. Some of it has been very good news, some very bad, and others remain to be seen. Shown here is the review of cat news for 2008, as chronicled on my site. You may also submit your own cat news for this year in the form provided at the end of this list.
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Cats are slowly moving into their own as therapy animals, and are being used in convalescent homes and other institutions for that purpose. However, though a lot has been written about the use of horses and dogs with autistic children, little, if anything, has been previously written about cats. This amazing true story may open your eyes to the possibilities of cats' usefulness as therapy for autistic children.
I viewed the first showing of the new GSN TV show 'Think Like a Cat,' produced in partnership with Meow Mix Cat Food. My review shares my thoughts and opinions about this show. You may also post your own Rate and Review of 'Think Like a Cat' using the form provided.
Sable is an amazingly intelligent cat. She not only plays games with her humans, but is sensitive enough to know that one of them is blind, and alters her game techniques to accommodate him. Read more about this amazing black cat as told by Sable's Student.
We care about your views on matters relating to cats, and we give you the opportunity to express those views through several different media. Polls are an excellent way to keep on top of trends, and polls about cats are no exception. Do you have an opinion about how many cats are too many, which are your favorite breeds of cats, or do male or female cats make better pets? Vote in one or all of these most popular polls about cats on the About.com Cats site.
Here is a list of my readers' favorite cat pages at About Cats in 2006. Not surprisingly, cat picture galleries and cat quizzes remain in hot demand, but you will also find some educational cat content on the list.
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Do you celebrate your cat's birthday or adoptiversary every year? Here are a number of ways to make it more fun and even more meaningful.
Personal cat carriers are an excellent means of including your cat in short trips, taking him for walks, or just bonding with him. Personal carriers can be worn much like baby slings or backpacks, and some even convert like strollers for cats, or car seats. Cat lovers who like to include their cats in all aspects of their lives will love the concept of personal cat carriers.
Can't sleep with a cat in the bedroom? Here are ways to get a good night's sleep and still stay friends with your cat.
You'll realize that you have won the love of your cat when he or she starts bringing you gifts. Cats are natural hunters, and like the "big cats" they bring their prey to their "den".
One of the real heartbreakers I experience as a volunteer at the Seattle Animal Shelter is seeing older pets, cats and dogs, ten years and more, whose owners have died - usually unexpectedly.
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