The Nobel Prize-winning French novelist Colette once said that “Time spent with a cat is never wasted.” The same can be said for stopping to spend a moment appreciating the beauty of sculptures and monuments dedicated to our pals who meow. As part of CatTipper’s ongoing series of articles that shine a light on feline-themed …
Since the first Garfield comic strip made its debut in 1978, cartoonist Jim Davis has drawn the attention of his cat-loving fans not only to the cute capers of a cantankerous kitty, but also to his home state of Indiana. Grant County, which includes Davis’s hometown of Fairmount, shows its pride in Davis and the …
Commuters accustomed to advertising posters on the walls of the Clapham Common Tube Station in London were recently greeted by the sight of cats, cats, and more cats, all highlighted on ad space that is being used to help sell the public on the option of pet adoption. Purchased by the “Glimpse” art group with …
In the 2016 race to open the first cat cafe in Central Florida, the Orlando Cat Cafe won by a whisker. In mid-September a virtual clowder of pals of those who purr celebrated the opening of a facility which offers tasty treats to customers, and a taste of the good life for cats who are …
Are you considering adding a kitten to your cat household? Congratulations! Get your kitten and your resident cat off on the right paw. If you’re wondering how to introduce a kitten to a cat, we’ve got 10 easy steps you can take to safely accomplish this meet and greet and begin their new relationship. Here …
In the swinging 60s she was one of Britain’s top models, with her face gracing the covers of numerous editions of Vogue magazine. Today Celia Hammond is a role model, showing the world that compassion is always in fashion. Finding a cat boarded up in an abandoned building with three kittens who had perished proved …
As you know, last week we adopted Ochi from the Town Lake location of Austin Pets Alive. The shelter is almost an hour’s drive from our home and, for the Austin portion of the drive, involves quite a bit of traffic. If you’ve never adopted from a shelter before, you may not realize that you …
This post is sponsored by Petfinder. As always, we only share products and services that we use with our own pets and all statements and opinions are entirely our own. Last week, thinking of a way to honor Coco’s life with us, I found myself on Petfinder. Through the years, so many of our pets …