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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
So Many (Cat) Books, So Little Time
As I mentioned in a previous post, lately I’ve been feeling like a hamster on a wheel. Trying to catch-up and going nowhere fast. Reviewing the many cat books I’ve received ranks up there on the “to do” list. … Continue reading
Cat Woman Wednesday: Living La Vida Coco
Today’s Cat Woman Wednesday is written by “Coco,” a super cool cat-loving chick who hails from New York. Her hysterical blog Livin’ La Videa Coco documents her journey as she adapts to the LA lifestyle while looking for a man … Continue reading
Winner of the Tiniest Tiger Hipster is…
According to Random.org, the winner of the Tiniest Tiger Hipster stuffed with more than $200 worth of cat goodies is lucky commenter #26, Ashley Kirk! As it turns out, Ashley has three “failed fosters” and even named one of … Continue reading
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Cat Hipster (Bag) Worthy of a New York City Hipster – GIVEAWAY!
An extra special giveaway to celebrate reaching 20,000k FB fans! ENJOY and GOOD LUCK! The giveaway is over but good news! You can purchase a Tiniest Tiger Hipster total! When fellow cat blogger Joanne McGonagle, told me of her plans … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Giveaways
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We Are 20,000 (Cat)People Strong!
I’m excited to announce that this evening, at approximately 7:30pm EST, I HAVE CAT broke the 20,000 Facebook fan mark! Wooohoooo! A little over a year ago all I wanted was to have 100 FB fans by my 40th … Continue reading
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Back to life, back to the present time
Back from a fan-tah-seey…who can name that tune? Anyone? Not easy to go back to work after a long weekend in Key West with a fellow cat woman resplendent with kitties (courtesy of the Hemmingway Home polydactyl kitties), sweet tea, … Continue reading
Posted in Cats, Tamar
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Cat Women Descend Upon Key West!
Watch out Key West! Two smack-talking, cat-and-fashion-loving women are coming to town! Tomorrow afternoon Dorian Wagner – of Your Daily Cute – and I are taking a road trip to Key West! The trip is a result of Ms. Wagner’s … Continue reading
Good Cats Come In Threes
I don’t usually post these sorts of things but the plight of this soon-to-be-homeless New York City cat caught my eye. Not only because he’s so good-natured and handsome, but because his name is Max. This is the third … Continue reading
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Jack of All Trades
I always wondered what I’d be when I grew up. As a little girl, when asked the question I’d respond “A ballerina, teacher, mom, fireman….” the list went on. People found it cute, endearing even. As a freshman in … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews, Tamar
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Happy Easter + IHC Iphone Cases!
Been at home with the parents this weekend looking through old albums. Coloring Easter eggs is one of those moments I recall fondly from my childhood. I must have been around four in this photo, pre-baby sister. Snow for … Continue reading
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Finally, Petie Cat(nip) Toys!
When queen of cat women and founder of Moderncat Enterprises, Kate Benjamin offered to design an I HAVE CAT edition of her Modkicker catnip toys, I didn’t think twice! I had so much time collaborating on the fabric pattern, and … Continue reading
I’m Late, I’m Late
Rabbit’s ditty from Alice in Wonderland has been running through my mind for weeks now. More like “I’m behind, I’m behind…” but I guess that’s not as catchy. I’m on the proverbial hamster wheel of life. Every weekend feels like … Continue reading
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Matchmaker, Matchmaker Make Me a Match…
In High School I played Tzeitel in our production of “Fiddler on The Roof.” She’s the one that gets married. Somehow my principal was also in the musical and at some point I sat on his lap. In retrospect, … Continue reading
Posted in Cats, Relationships, Tamar
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(Mis)Adventures in Fake Meat
For those of you new to my blog wondering what fake meats have to do with kitties, let me explain. I’ve been a pescatarian (each seafood but no meat) for several years because of my cats (check out my post … Continue reading
Max + Bob = Best Friends Forever
UPDATE: I’m so saddened to report that Max only lived in the lap of luxury with Bob for a few short months until he passed. I’m just so grateful he lived out what was left of his short life in … Continue reading
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Hail to the V
Not that V, Valentines Day of course! Since I don’t have any 2-legged man stories this Valentines Day, I thought it would be fun to revisit posts from Valentine’s Days past. Unexpected Valentine (2011): On meeting single straight met … Continue reading
Posted in Relationships
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Is Your Cat a Fiber Artist?
I believe in supporting the fine arts and admire the avant-garde creations of Henry the Feline Fiber Artist. But Kip’s fiber art is something I’d prefer on canvas. Not my chaise. My cats are partial to carpet-covered scratchers. And if … Continue reading
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Tagged Cat Scratcher, catification, Decorating With Cats
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Pretty in (Hot) Pink
After redecorating my living room I stepped back and realized: I’d created Petie in room form. White and charcoal grey all over with pink accents. I’d never considered myself a “pink” person, but there’s something about a vivid pink that’s … Continue reading
Cat Woman Wednesday: Canadian Edition
Today’s Cat Woman Wednesday features Amy Paul, the talented young lady who designed the iconic I HAVE CAT graphic of Petie atop my head. She’s a self-described cat lady and she’s not shy about it, “They’ve treated and been there … Continue reading
Will The Real Petie Please Stand Up
Imagine my surprise upon seeing Paul and Joe’s 2012 Spring Collection. After doing a double take, my first thought was that I should have trademarked Petie – or at least the image of him on my head! [Pete, is that you?] The resemblance is … Continue reading
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