Hello Kitty is one of the most famous feline cartoons in the world. Her face and iconic red bow are easy to recognize, and her image can be found on everything from hair clips to automobiles. So what is it that makes this cute kitty so popular? Read More…
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John Lennon is one of the most well-known musicians of all time, most famous for being a member of The Beatles, and he also had a popular career as a solo musician and political activist. His music and activism are remembered all over the world, but did you know that John was also a dedicated cat lover? Read More…
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This is a question that we’re sure many cat owners ponder during a cuddle session with their feline friend who has jumped up onto their lap, and has begun to purr and march in place (aka knead).
Luckily, we’ve got a few answers that could help to answer the question “why do cats knead?” Read More…
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Did you know that Ernest Hemingway loved cats? In fact, there is one type of feline that he couldn’t get enough of… the Polydactyl cat. Hemingway loved Polydactyl cats so much that they earned the nickname “Hemingway Cats”.
Polydactyl cats (or Hemingway cats) are simply felines that have more than 5 toes on their paws. These cats are actually quite common among the feline population, and besides their extra toes, they are no different from any other feline.
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Do you often catch your cat walking on your shelves, table, or desk
while knocking things down along the way?
This is a common behaviour among cats, and most cat owners can tell you that their cats knock things down from shelves and tables on a regular basis, but why do they do it?
A common explanation for this behaviour is that cats are just following their natural instinct to play and hunt. Cats knock things down such as a candle, a picture frame, or a figurine to see if it will play with them. Cats love to see things fall to the ground because they think that the object will run away so that they can chase it. Most felines are just curious about things around the house, and when they are bored they will nudge these objects to see if they can start a game. Read More…
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Cattarina was the house cat of the acclaimed horror poet Edgar Allan Poe. With his spooky reputation one might expect Edgar Allan Poe to be the owner of a black cat, but Cattarina was actually a tortoiseshell cat.
Edgar Allan Poe’s wife Virginia originally adopted Cattarina for herself, though Poe quickly became fond of this loving feline. In fact, it is noted that Poe enjoyed Cattarina’s company so much that he would allow her to sit on his shoulders while he wrote.
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Congratulations to one of our past Black Cat Contest winners - Bandit! Click HERE to learn more about Bandit and to see all of the wonderful black cat contest entrants.
