From the Editor’s Desk This morning I made the mistake of checking the news before coffee. Rookie error. Before I had even finished my first sip, I had learned about political drama,…Read on
Gassy Tummies and Gluten: Why Both You and Your Cat Might Need a Diet Reset
Have you ever felt a sudden, uncomfortable ballooning in your stomach after eating a sandwich? Or perhaps you have noticed your feline companion clearing out the living room after visiting the litter…Read on
Humans In Charge? You’ve Got To Be Kitten Me!
Well, here we are fellow feline observers, watching the humans fumble their way through yet another week of global chaos. War, political madness, endless bickering – you’d think they’d have learned by…Read on
State of the World, According to Me (Your Cat, Obviously)
by Someone Who Actually Knows What They’re Doing…
It’s Not Always Black and White – Snarky Cat Survival Toe Bean Tip Of The Week
How to Establish Dominance Without Leaving the Couch From a cat’s point of view of course… Happy February 18th, peasants. It is cold. It is midweek. The vibes are questionable. The emails…Read on
My Cats Have No Idea the World Is on Fire
And apparently they don’t really care. Every morning I wake up, check the news for approximately twelve seconds, and immediately regret having eyeballs. Something somewhere is exploding. The economy is doing interpretive…Read on
The Tiny Goblin Living in My House – And Her Favorite Sport
Life With a Tortie, Cat Behavior Mysteries, and Why Feeding Time Apparently Happens on Her Schedule
The Red Dot Phenomenon – Ground Hog Day For Cats
If you’ve ever picked up a laser pointer and watched your cat transform from a sleepy loaf into a full-blown apex predator, you already know: the red dot is not just a…Read on
Spring Forward? The Cats Were Already There
Every year humans do this bizarre little ritual where they collectively decide that time itself needs to be “adjusted.” One Sunday you wake up and suddenly it’s not the time it was…Read on
If Your Cat Was A Human And Other Valentine’s Day Atrocities
Let’s be honest. If your cat were human, Valentine’s Day wouldn’t look like a Hallmark commercial. It would be strategic. Selective. Slightly dramatic. And somehow… still adorable. Here’s exactly how your cat…Read on
Tiny Things Keeping Us Sane Right Now
There’s a very specific kind of exhaustion floating around lately. Not just “I need a nap” exhaustion. More like: “I have seventeen tabs open in my brain, the economy is weird, my…Read on
Screaming Into the Void (Featuring Etsy Fees and – is anybody out there?)
I’ve been doing this for years now. Writing. Posting. Sharing. Showing up like all the experts say you’re supposed to. Blog posts? Check. Newsletter? Check. Social media? Oh, I am everywhere. And…Read on
Before You Panic: We’d Like To Explain the Etsy Thing
Meoowww, We run this place. You may think this is Annie’s (our Human) shop. It is not. We simply allow her to use opposable thumbs for production purposes. We have reviewed this…Read on
It’s A Rough Life, But Somebody’s Gotta Do It – The Full-Time Job of Being a Tortie (According to Mika)
There are many hardworking creatures in this world. Nurses. Teachers. Construction workers. Air traffic controllers and cat owners. And then there is my tortie cat, Mika (Mee-kah). Mika’s daily schedule is demanding…Read on
Cats, Cuddles, and Conditional Love
Ah, February. Short in days, long on cozy vibes, and ideal for curling up with the ones we love — including our furry overlords. While humans are busy celebrating Valentine’s Day, cats…Read on
Democracy, Dinner Bowls & Dangerous Hairballs
From the Editor’s Desk Every week, I sit down at my keyboard with a cup of coffee and the noble intention of writing something sensible about cats, creativity, or life in general….Read on
Observations From the Window: We Repeat, Humans Are NOT OK
April Dispatch from the Feline Overlords: Humans Are Not Okay If you’ve been paying attention (and let’s be honest, my cats always are), something is… off. The humans are louder. More reactive….Read on
So, you’re thinking of hiring a Pet Communicator? Your Cat Has Notes.
We’re all capable of it – animal communication that is. The feline community wishes you’d listen more. Let’s just get this out of the way:
Pounce, Don’t Hoard: A Cat’s Guide to Finishing Projects
(Yes, I’m Talking to You. And Also to Myself.) Let’s have a mildly uncomfortable conversation. You do not need more fabric. You do not need more ribbon. And, you definitely do not…Read on
Shake It Baby! What’s With That Paw Shake And Bury Attitude?
If you live with a cat, you’ve witnessed it. They finish eating. They stand up. They scratch the floor like they’re digging to China. Then they dramatically shake a paw and walk…Read on