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By Franny Syufy, About.com Guide since 1997

/library/weekly/blaboutalbumc.htm Created: Friday, September 30, 2005 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Page three of the cats behind the Guides at About.com.
/library/weekly/blaboutalbumb.htm Created: Friday, September 30, 2005 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Page two of the cats behind the Guides at About.com.
2013 Cat Picture of the Week: Lucy Created: Monday, May 20, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
2013 Cat Pictures of the Week are chosen from submittals to select Show and Tell picture galleries on this site. Selections are based on both the quality of the photo, and a compelling "story" behi...
Thor Created: Monday, May 20, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
Tuxedo cat companions describe their cats. Learn about training and housebreaking Tuxedos, Tuxedo temperament and other characteristics of this color pattern in cats. You are invited to share your ...
Henry Created: Monday, May 20, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
Tuxedo cat companions describe their cats. Learn about training and housebreaking Tuxedos, Tuxedo temperament and other characteristics of this color pattern in cats. You are invited to share your ...
Lady B Created: Monday, May 20, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
Tuxedo cat companions describe their cats. Learn about training and housebreaking Tuxedos, Tuxedo temperament and other characteristics of this color pattern in cats. You are invited to share your ...
Sox Created: Monday, May 20, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
Tuxedo cat companions describe their cats. Learn about training and housebreaking Tuxedos, Tuxedo temperament and other characteristics of this color pattern in cats. You are invited to share your ...
Baby Created: Monday, May 20, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
Tuxedo cat companions describe their cats. Learn about training and housebreaking Tuxedos, Tuxedo temperament and other characteristics of this color pattern in cats. You are invited to share your ...
Oreo Created: Monday, May 20, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
Tuxedo cat companions describe their cats. Learn about training and housebreaking Tuxedos, Tuxedo temperament and other characteristics of this color pattern in cats. You are invited to share your ...
Cats Who Serve the Topic Experts at About.com Created: Monday, May 20, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
Almost from the beginning, many of the topic experts at About.com have had GuideCats who serve as office managers, assistant editors, or water cooler kibitzers. Enjoy these photo stories of some of...
/cs/justpictures/l/blaboutalbuma.htm Created: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
These are the cats behind the Guides at About.com.
Before You Buy Pet Health Insurance for Cats Created: Thursday, August 12, 2004 Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Pet health insurance, like other forms of insurance, is a gamble. You're betting your cat will need it, and the company is setting odds that it won't, in terms of limits and lots of fine print. The...
Tiger - Missing One Eye Created: Monday, April 15, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Special needs cats, or "other-abled" cats often need special care, and are all the more special to their caregivers. The one thing all special needs cats share is the fact that they can be loving, ...
Rainy Day Blues Created: Friday, September 30, 2005 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Shannon the cat waxes poetic while staying indoors on a rainy day.
2013 Cat Picture of the Week: Thomas Created: Sunday, May 12, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
The second Cat Picture of the Week is Thomas, a one-year old tuxedo cat who was rescued one cold, rainy October night by Brenda.
Oscar Created: Sunday, May 12, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
Tuxedo cat companions describe their cats. Learn about training and housebreaking Tuxedos, Tuxedo temperament and other characteristics of this color pattern in cats. You are invited to share your ...
Monkee Created: Sunday, May 12, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
Tuxedo cat companions describe their cats. Learn about training and housebreaking Tuxedos, Tuxedo temperament and other characteristics of this color pattern in cats. You are invited to share your ...
Lucy Created: Sunday, May 12, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
Tuxedo cat companions describe their cats. Learn about training and housebreaking Tuxedos, Tuxedo temperament and other characteristics of this color pattern in cats. You are invited to share your ...
Leopard Created: Sunday, May 12, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
Tuxedo cat companions describe their cats. Learn about training and housebreaking Tuxedos, Tuxedo temperament and other characteristics of this color pattern in cats. You are invited to share your ...
Cat Gifts Created: Sunday, November 14, 2010 Updated: Saturday, May 11, 2013
Read this article about 15 cat gifts under $25, and how to make homemade cat toys and gifts. This article describes favorite inexpensive cat gifts that are helpful for cat behavior, cat training an...
Cat Treats for the Holidays Created: Friday, November 12, 2010 Updated: Saturday, May 11, 2013
Read this cat treats article about safe cat treats and 12 holiday safety tips for treating your cat safely. Learn 12 holiday safety tips about safe cat treats and how to offer your cat holiday trea...
Seasonal Safety Reminders for Cats Created: Thursday, December 18, 2003 Updated: Saturday, May 11, 2013
Safety dos and don't for keeping your cats safe during the winter holiday, to help avoid CATastrophes.
Cool Yule Gifts and Stocking Stuffers for Holiday Cats Created: Saturday, December 04, 2010 Updated: Saturday, May 11, 2013
When watching a cat play with toys the parents have as much fun with the toys as the cats do and with interactive toys, the humans can join in the fun. The winter holidays are no exception. Our fur...
Top Ways to Have a Cat-Safe Thanksgiving Created: Friday, June 15, 2007 Updated: Saturday, May 11, 2013
Colder weather and the fall and winter holidays, such as Thanksgiving, pose unique problems for cats. Learn how to keep your cat safe at the time of Thanksgiving with these tips.
2000 - 2009: The Age of Awareness for Cat Lovers Created: Monday, December 28, 2009 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
As cat lovers look back on the years from 2000 to 2009, certain events stand out as hopeful trends for the health and well-being of cats in general. I've listed those events I consider particularly...
Tonkinese Created: Friday, December 12, 2003 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Snapshot information about the Tonkinese cat breed, its standards, profile, history, and personality traits. You are invited to share your stories and photos about Life With a Tonkinese Cat on thi...
Holiday Cats Created: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Most of us who share our homes with cats consider them as family members, and the winter holidays are even more precious when shared with our holiday cats. These articles will all help you keep the...
Holiday Help for Needy Cats Created: Monday, December 01, 2008 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
While we enjoy buying gifts for our loved ones, many of us embrace the true spirit of the winter holidays by reaching out to others less fortunate - namely, shelter cats. Not every worthwhile holid...
Top Humane Gifts for Cat Lovers Created: Friday, June 15, 2007 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Dedicated cat lovers will love these dual-purpose gifts that benefit animals at large. These are my top picks of Humane Gifts for Cat Lovers.
Arthur Remembered - A Memorial Created: Friday, September 30, 2005 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Loving memories of my cat Arthur, who passed on to the Rainbow Bridge after 18 years, from your About Guide to Cats
Breed Rescue - Cats - - Created: Friday, September 30, 2005 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
The latest news on events affecting cat lovers and their pets
Food Fight! - Cats and their eating habits--finnecky eaters Created: Friday, September 30, 2005 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Food fights are becoming an everyday occurrence in our house, and the cats always win.