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Tamar began "I Have Cat" as a way to chronicle her life as a 30-something NYC singleton looking for love despite the complication of owning cat (s).
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Author Archives: Tamar
10 Tips for a Safe and Stylish Holiday
I have the distinct pleasure of writing for a Pets360 column called Chateau Cat (No Dogs Allowed). Most recently I wrote a post called “10 Tips for a Safe and Stylish Holiday” about how to keep your home cat-safe … Continue reading
Fancy Feast Limited Edition Holiday Ornament Raffle
The folks at Purina have given away thousands of Limited Edition Fancy Feast Holiday Ornaments this year as they have every year since 1984. If you didn’t get yours this year – they are no longer available on the FF … Continue reading
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Pets Add Smile(s)
Once a year Pets Add Life (PAL) asks bloggers to write about the benefits of having a pet (or two or three!) Today I’m writing about seemingly inconsequential things the felines of my home have done lately to bring a … Continue reading
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Why You Should Be a Foster (Pet) Parent
I’ve written in the past about how being a foster pet parent can work for all types of lifestyles and personalities from jet-setters to fence sitters. But not until Sarah Menzies of Cat Tee Mission took me to task, had … Continue reading
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SantaCon NYC (Keep Your 2-Legged Children Indoors!)
SantaCon, not to be confused with SantaCats, took place in New York City yesterday. If you don’t know what SantaCon is, consider yourself fortunate. It appears to exist for the sole purposes of getting every 20 year old in … Continue reading
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Cool Cat Shelves From Designer Pet Products
In my quest to try and keep Kip off the kitchen counter, I decided installing some cat shelves in the kitchen might satisfy his need to be at the center of all the action without literally being in it (because … Continue reading
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Cat Crib (Kitty Hammock)
12/11/13: Save 20% by using the code “ihavecat20″20th at check out (valid through 1/15/14). A great deal considering it sells for only $29.00! Standard shipping in the US can be placed through 12/16/13 to make it by Christmas. Expedited shipping … Continue reading
Single with Cat(s), in Dubai
Rym Tina Ghazal is also a singleton living in a big city writing about life – with cats. But the big city she lives in is in Dubai, not New York City. I’m so excited to have connected with … Continue reading
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Pets Add Life (PAL) Children’s Poetry Contest
Each year the folks at Pets Add Life (PAL) encourage bloggers to share the joys of pet ownership. In the past I’ve written about the benefits to humans of having a multiple pet home, the joys of foster pet parent … Continue reading
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Tiniest Tiger Tote Giveaway!
SORRY THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED. GOOD NEWS! You can still purchase a Triple T Studio tote and hipster today! It started with The Tiniest Tiger Hipster Tote last year, and now this year Triple T Studios (The Tiniest Tiger) introduces … Continue reading
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Ernie: A Photographer’s Memoir
I can’t remember how I happened upon Ernie: A Photographer’s Memoir (by Tony Mendoza), but boy am I glad I did. I’m pretty discerning when it comes to cat books and cat photography and this one scores on … Continue reading
She’s Got Bette Davis Eyes
And not in a good way. As the resident girl kitty (and the baby of the house at that), Haddie can be a bit of a diva at times. And that’s putting it nicely. My friend Jenny Sandbank of Little … Continue reading
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CAT MAN MONDAY: Cats Are His Kryptonite
Today’s Cat Man Monday was written by Karen Brazell about her cat-loving business partner Jed Dore. Karen is the designer behind the Severed Leg catnip toy previously featured on I HAVE CAT. Enjoy today’s Cyber Monday Edition of Cat Man … Continue reading
Pioneer Pet Water Fountains (On Sale!)
I’ve long been a fan of the sleek Pioneer Pet Raindrop design water fountains and the kitties love drinking from the very quietly circulating water. In fact, when we lost power recently thanks to Hurricane Sandy, the cats were most … Continue reading
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Hot Dog Digital – Vintage Custom Cat Portraits
Cindy Jerrel of Hot Dog Digital turned Kip into a businessman and Petie into a literal fat cat banker! It was time for her to work her magic on Haddie. Doesn’t she look a riot? A custom portrait from Hot Dog … Continue reading
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Small Business Saturday: Gifts for Cat Lovers
In honor of Small Business Saturday I HAVE CAT brings you a range of products from cat loving small businesses for cat loving people. So avoid the crowds and do a little holiday shopping from the comfort of your home! … Continue reading
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Custom Portrait and Tote Winners Are…
The winner of the custom portrait by Sarah Menzies (also founder of Cat Tee Mission) is…Nala! Just look at that sweet face! I can’t wait to see how this sweet grey and white girl looks once Sarah’s finished with her! … Continue reading
Litter Genie Plus – Kitty Poop Disposal System
It’s not very often I feature a mass-made cat item. Usually because most of them don’t have what it takes to meet my standards in the looks department – not to mention practicality. But the Litter Genie Plus impressed me … Continue reading
Cats in Turkey Costumes (and Santa Paws Drive!)
I can’t let the day go by without sharing a few photos of cats in turkey costumes. I know it might seems odd for someone who doesn’t dress up her own cats but there is a method to my madness. … Continue reading
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Happy Thanksgiving and Thanksliving To You!
May you all be pardoning (or hugging) a turkey today instead of putting one in your belly. But regardless I hope you are all surrounded by your two and four-legged loved ones and know that those who can’t be with you … Continue reading
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