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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
Blind Mama and Her Kittens Need Our Help!
***10/1/12 UPDATE*** Thanks to all the generous cat lovers and IHC fans, we were able to raise enough money to take Mama and her kitties to the vet to be vaccinated. Mama was fixed this past Friday, and fingers crossed … Continue reading
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Let’s Strike “Less Adoptable” From Our Vocabulary
September 17-23 is Petfinder’s Adopt-A-Less-Adoptable Pet Week. And while I’d like to see the term “less adoptable” become obsolete, it’s important to raise awareness around the discrimination suffered by animals who are viewed as defective and wait for homes almost … Continue reading
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Carrie Bradshaw Had it Wrong
Carrie Bradshaw (if you have to ask skip this post) was right about a lot of things, but not when it came to the New York Sunday Times. “There are very few things this New Yorker loves as much … Continue reading
Kim Kardashian, Stop Copying Me!
Look, it’s no secret. I know you want to be me. A single, Armenian, advertising executive living in New York with cats and all. But really. Suddenly turning up with a Fancy-Feast-look-alike kitten in front of a yellow cab? … Continue reading
Posted in Cats, Tamar
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Reason #101 For Becoming a Cat Foster: It Could Save Your Life
If you needed yet another reason to be a cat foster Mom or Dad, here you go. Having a foster cat can save your life. Or as Gothomist rather crassly put it, “There are some heroic pussies out there doing their darndest to save the humans … Continue reading
Flashback Friday: Bubbles
I’d forgotten how fun the combination of cats and bubbles – particularly of the cat nip variety – can be, until I saw the video of a cat playing with bubbles on Your Daily Cute earlier this week. It … Continue reading
9/11/2012
A few weeks ago, while coordinating a night for my sister and I to have dinner with relatives in from the West Coast, I ran through the potential dates in my head. “September 10th is a Monday, but that … Continue reading
KittyBlock: Cardboard Meets Cubism
Never in a million years did I think I’d be gushing about cardboard. Featured prominently in my living room no less. Seems corrugated paper has come a long way since days of moving box and packing material fame. Now you … Continue reading
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(Petie’s) Labor Day
It’s no secret that the face of I HAVE CAT, Petie – aka Petie Pants, Mr McFlufferton, Petie Pork Chop – has had a bit of an…ummm… thyroid weight problem. Attempts at engaging him in physical activity have been … Continue reading
Posted in Cats, Reviews
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Maru + Uniqlo = Fashionably Plump Japanese Coupling
Maru’s career continues to develop as the incredibly adorable and plump internet star moves on from hawking cat litter*, to teaming up with Japanese label Uniqlo to announce the brand’s arrival to San Francisco. To celebrate the new store … Continue reading
Never Say Never, Again.
The older I get, the more truth I find in adages I’ve dismissed as clichés my entire life. Don’t judge a book by its cover, Youth is wasted on the young, No good deed goes unpunished, You don’t know … Continue reading
Kittens Tackle Mountain Lion
Imagine my surprise when I saw an email titled “Kittens Tackle Mountain Lion” in my inbox this morning. It turned out to be a super adorable marketing ploy from Tekserve, a local computer sales and repair store, announcing Apple’s latest cat-themed operating … Continue reading
Once You Go Black You Never Go Back
Black cats of course. What’s not to love? Black is always in fashion and slimming to boot (though wearing your cat at all times could be a tad challenging). And what could possibly be cooler than living with a sleek … Continue reading
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Cat Woman Wednesday: The Human Behind Sweet Pickles Design
In this week’s Cat Woman Wednesday Shana Freimark, founder of fashionable cat collar company Sweet Pickles Designs, shares the story of how one little cat launched her career in cat accessories. Last week IHC readers had the chance to name … Continue reading
Goodbye Norma Jean (Cat Tribute to Marilyn)
A few months ago when I spotted Petie behind the sheer living room curtains, my synapses made the somewhat odd connection to Marilyn Monroe’s last sitting with Bert Stern. I grabbed the camera and started snapping. I’ve been meaning … Continue reading
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(Vegan) Cooking Under The Influence
Do you get super productive or gain new abilities when you’re buzzed? It’s so nice to wake up to a sparkling bathroom you don’t remember cleaning. And my French is flawless after a few glasses bottle of wine. I recently … Continue reading
Cat Woman Wednesday: Life Before Lola
Today’s post is written by Dawn White – aka the Mother of Lola the Rescue Cat – who lives in the NYC borough of Queens. Dawn and I met through Lola about a year ago (a story for another post) and … Continue reading
Sweet Pickles’ Designs: Collars for Discerning Felines
I have a confession to make. Please don’t judge me. My cats have never worn collars and are not micro-chipped. I realize this is tantamount to child neglect. So when Shana Freimark, founder/designer of Sweet Pickles’ Designs – … Continue reading
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Cat Woman Wednesday: My Last Ex-Roomie
I’m excited to announce that today’s Cat Woman Wednesday is written by none-other than my ex-roomie and friend, Christina Schmid. Christina was my very last roommate after which I finally began living like the 30-something I was. In the bedroom … Continue reading
Kitty in the City “Caption This” Winner
You guys are quite the creative bunch! My sister and I had so much fun reading the 45 caption suggestions we decided not only to select a winner, but also four special mentions who will each receive print of … Continue reading
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