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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
Candice Olson Unleashes Her Inner Kitty
When I received the invitation to attend the unveiling of Purina’s Tidy Cats Pet Projects Design Challenge winners at the Museum of Arts and Design last Monday, I knew it was an offer I couldn’t refuse. Not only would there be an open bar … Continue reading
Can Man Monday: Man’s Best Friend
Today’s Cat Man Monday was submitted by Dan who shares the story of his first cat Mooch and how she helped him actualize a life dream. Have you ever seen the picture of the Israeli soldier on patrol that’s stopped … Continue reading
Feline Confessions
When Kip places a paw firmly at the base of my red wine glass and inches it precariously close to the edge of my coffee table – all the while staring me straight in the eyes – I have to wonder what’s … Continue reading
What is “Less Adoptable” Anyway?
This guest post was written by Claudia Tietze, an amazing woman I had the opportunity to meet in the flesh in DC last year, after several months of corresponding online. I often wonder what “less adoptable” means. As the owner … Continue reading
11 Tips for a Safe & Stylish Kitty Home
Just as many of us humans managed to survive to adulthood despite lead paint, secondhand smoke and death-trap cribs, my eldest Kip has made it to age nine without any major mishaps. As a first time single cat mom in my mid … Continue reading
Moki the Wobbly Cat
In honor of Pefinder’s Adopt a Less Adoptable Pet Week I’d like to share the story of Moki the Wobbly Cat as told by his Mommy Crystal. I “met” Moki and his Momvirtually this past year and hope you find their story as touching … Continue reading
All Dressed Up and No Place to Go
I’m generally not a fan cats sporting clothing. There are a few exceptions: Sphynx who live in cold climates, cats who groom themselves incessantly and the occasional cat who truly seems to enjoy it, or at least nonplussed. Well I just added a … Continue reading
9/11: I Have Cat Remembers
On the T.V. screen, two black towers rising up between the broadcasters’ heads against an impossibly hopeful bright blue sky. A gash in the side of one from which a torrent of black smoke gushed forth. I called my friend Steven … Continue reading
9/11: The view from across the pond
Rebecca Slattery-Kavanagh, writer, animal lover and I HAVE CAT reader shares the perspective of someone working in London England ten years ago today. Outside of the US, the UK suffered more losses on 9/11/2001 than any other country. I don’t … Continue reading
Et Tu?
It started over the Labor Day Weekend. Magazines hit the stands with commemorative anniversary editions. NY1 seems to running heart-wrenching stories on a 24/7 loop. Even while making a grocery run to get ingredients for vegan lasagna Tuesday evening I was … Continue reading
(Vegan) Lasagna Fit for Garfield
I am well aware that cats are obligate carnivores so don’t go posting comments calling me an animal abuser. I’m taking creative license to prove my point. This lasagna is darn good. When I put a call out for vegan … Continue reading
Decorating, with cat (s)
As I’ve stated previously, I do not believe people need abandon their personal sense of style just because they are cat-lovers. I want my apartment to announce itself to friends, family and suitors with a resounding, “Hello, an independent sophisticated … Continue reading
Cat Man Monday: Like Chips and Beer
Today’s Cat Man Monday was submitted by Tasha, a kick-ass cat-tattooed cat woman who’s a pescatarian just like me. Expect a post about Tasha in the very near future, but in the meantime check out her food KatFoodAndLove. My fiance, Thurst, … Continue reading
Ready or not here I come!
I’m on a Washington, DC bound Amtrak train to BlogPaws and I’m definately not ready. See for yourself. So much for my grand plan of being packed the night before, getting a pedicure (I brought all closed toe shoes), maybe … Continue reading
Cat Chic Canadian Style
The first time I saw The Faux Bearskin by Loyal Luxe I had a vision. Petie sprawled out in all his glory wearing a smoking jacket open in the front revealing tufts of his ample white belly. In the background … Continue reading
Zen and the Art of Motor Maintenance
Not so long ago I posted a review about my snazzy new easy-to-clean Raindrop drinking fountain from Pet Pionoeer. Fast forward three months later and the motor had stopped working. I tried cleaning it the best I knew how but … Continue reading
meat(less)balls
I’m a notoriously bad flirt. I should have been a caveman. See what I like, knock it over the head, drag it home and be done with it. Flirting with vegan has been a bit of a challenge as well. … Continue reading
Cat Man Monday: Man’s Best Friend
by Keith Phillips I never knew a cat could be a best friend. I’d never had a cat before Studley. My wife had a cat in her home when she was a kid, but never as an adult. When she … Continue reading
Top 10 Reasons More Cats Are Better Than One
There’s a saying “Cats are like potato chips – you can’t have just one.” I didn’t set out to become the head of a single-parent-multiple-pet family. It just kind of happened. Kip was planned, but I was guilted into adopting Petie, … Continue reading
You Think You Know IHC?
You read our Facebook updates, Tweets and blog posts religiously, but there’s still a lot about me and I HAVE CAT you don’t know! Read the exclusive interview on Cat Wisdom 101 in which I reveal things about Kip, Petie … Continue reading