Author Archives: Tamar

Cat Man Monday: He Was “Only” A Cat

Rick Horowitz is a prolific man who’s held many titles: Emmy award winning-commentator, adjunct professor, lawyer, writing coach and radio personality (just to name a few).  Cat Man was certainly not a title he’d ever envisioned holding. *** “I’m way too … Continue reading

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Watch Out Katy Perry

Cat Band

There’s a new cat-loving songstress in town.  Kind of. If you can’t see the video above click here. It probably doesn’t say much for my musical taste that I was jamming out listening to it. Hands down my favorite part … Continue reading

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You Like Me, You Really Like Me!

Dogtime Pettie Best Social Integration

“You like me. Your really like me.” I’m not sure why, but that’s the quote that rose from the deep recesses of my mind when I learned I HAVE CAT had become a finalist for Dogtime’s Pettie Award for Best Social … Continue reading

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Pussy(cat) Talks Pussy

Join the movement to place one incredible word in its rightful place of superiority over all other words

As a cat lover working in the advertising world, marketing campaigns featuring cats always pique my interest but as a cat loving woman in advertising the recent “That’s Vaginal” campaign from the folks over at Abbott Laboratories was of particular interest. … Continue reading

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Furry Duty

Sorry to disappoint those of you who, upon reading the title of this post, hoped for a story of yet another a cat being called to jury duty (seems to occur way too frequently don’t you think?). Rather this is about my … Continue reading

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Cat Man Monday: The $50,000 Cat

This story was submitted by IHC reader Rena about her Cat Man husband David. When I met David in 1981 he was not a cat person.  He’d had a dog growing up – good old Laddie – but remained petless … Continue reading

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A Pettie for Petie

  The Dogtime Petties are nominated by, voted for, and presented to individuals in the pet blogging community. Winners receive a $500 donation to the charity of their choice (my donation would go to City Critters Inc in NYC). With so many … Continue reading

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Cat Man Monday

My charming, talented and hipster co-worker Ian knows of my “single in the city with cat(s)” status and perhaps in an effort to give me hope, revealed that his current girlfriend has three cats of her own. And that he … Continue reading

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Test Your IHC IQ

You love Petie’s pink nose and know the birth order of my cat, but how well do you really know I HAVE CAT?  Well now you can put you IHC IQ to the test for a chance to win a filler-free catnip … Continue reading

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10 Ways Cats Are Like (Furless) Kids

While I recently extolled the benefits of cats over their furless counterparts, I must admit the two do share a lot in common. Here’s a list of 10, I’m sure you can think of others to share with us. Both … Continue reading

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Here Comes the Rain(drop)

Review: Pioneer Pet Stainless Steel Pet Fountain Raindrop Design receives 4 out of 4 paws! As  I’ve said in the past, I want my apartment to announce itself with a resounding,  “Hello, an independent sophisticated single woman lives here “ … Continue reading

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A (Fur) Son’s Gift

  As a fur mom on Mother’s Day, I can’t help but feel I deserve breakfast in bed too (though some have warned me to be careful what I wish for!).  As with two-legged children, our pets enrich our lives and … Continue reading

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Fun With Fur

making animals from cat fur

Cat fur that is – or is it cat hair? In honor of Hairball Awareness Day, we decided to have a little fun with cat fur hair. Meet Herman and Harriet, two NYC subway mice! My love affair with the … Continue reading

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Is Your Cat Green?

Last week we asked I HAVE CAT readers what they do to keep their cat’s life green. The array of ingenious responses gave me pause. There were so more many ways to be green when it pertained to my clowder … Continue reading

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Modern Feline Meets Modern Canine (Giveaway!)

When I first heard from Tiffany Pek, founder of The Modern Canine, I thought for sure she had the wrong person.  Um…I have cats(s) not canines, and they most certainly do not wear clothing. It turns out that in her … Continue reading

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Ex-Boyfriend Redux

Help the Maryland ASPCA!

It’s that time of the year again. Yup, Ex-Boyfriend time. For the second April in a row artist and (married) cat lover Matt Snow is raising money for the Maryland SPCA.  Just order any keychain bottle opener or magnet before … Continue reading

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Catflexing

work out with your cat

The first I’d ever heard of Catflexing was on my friend GloGirly’s blog. Catflexing is a way to incorporate your feline into your muscle flexing workout. Seeing that Petie and I both needed to shed a few pounds, I thought this … Continue reading

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Welcome to the new I Have Cat!

The same content you love with more personality and functionality! Improved commenting system lets you login with your Facebook or Twitter ID Ability to reply to others’ comments directly. Posts are categorized by topic so you can read just what … Continue reading

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Interview: John Fulton of Must Love Cats

Must Love Cats interview photo

As Animal Planet’s Must Love Cats wraps up their first season, I HAVE CAT sat down with popular host John Fulton (albeit virtually) for an exclusive interview. And yes, we asked the one question on every unmarried cat lady’s mind. … Continue reading

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Pop Your Cork Giveaway (now closed)

Win a set of Bamboleo wine cork cat toys for your favorite kitty (s). Just post your comment below with the names of my three cats and you’re entered to win! Well, that and let us know which color combo you’d … Continue reading

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