Find I HAVE CAT on:
Check out my first book today!
About I Have Cat
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).
Read about how it all began>>-
-
-
Author Archives: Tamar
Cats + Wine = Fun For All!
Wine and cats, cats and wine. I often enjoy them both as I unwind after a long day at work. Kate, the lady behind the well-loved website ModernCat, must have had me in mind when she started selling these ingenious cat … Continue reading
I Am…Dog?
Somewhere in Beverly Hills “I know you like cats, “said my client P___, “but you’re actually more dog-like.” She made this observation from the kitchen of a gaudy Beverly Hills mansion. We were on a commercial shoot. “You’re so energetic … Continue reading
Posted in Relationships, Tamar
70 Comments
Single White Feline
“I understand why some of my friends are single but I just don’t get why I am.” This statement is made by Jane, an attractive, seemingly well-adjusted 29 year old Brit who is the subject of the hysterical BBC mockumentary … Continue reading
Unexpected Valentine
Ah, it’s that time of year again. The time when restaurants overcharge love birds and single women either stay in drinking vats of wine or go out in large groups to “take back the night.” Last year, because of my … Continue reading
The Severed Leg Goes To…
Three lucky IHC readers have won a severed leg for their cat (s). They are: Arlene who wrote “I know my two would love to sink their teeth into a severed leg …. they are constantly doing it to my … Continue reading
Posted in Giveaways
7 Comments
A Valentine for Kitty (Severed Leg Catnip Toys)
“Nothing tells kitty you love her more than a severed leg.” I had to smile when I read this on the Life With Tigers website. I’ve long believed cats are the coolest pets exactly because they are pygmy tigers. Life With Tigers was founded … Continue reading
Posted in Giveaways, Reviews
96 Comments
Hatching Cats
I’d like to think that being a good cat Mom doesn’t necessitate a living room furnished with beige or light blue carpeted cat condos. As I’ve said in the past, I’d like my apartment to read “sophisticated single woman with … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews
54 Comments
24 Ways Cats Are Better Than (Furless) Children
I have nothing against furless children. In fact I’ve always loved babies and figured I’d have a few by now. But I’d like to take a moment to recognize a few advantages of the furry kind. I’m sure there are … Continue reading
Posted in Cats
111 Comments
Interview on Floppy Cats
Ever wondered how I HAVE CAT got it’s name? How someone with a cat-less childhood got her first cat? Or what type of litter Petie uses? Thanks to Jenny Dean’s interview of me on Floppycats.com, all of these questions and … Continue reading
Posted in Tamar
14 Comments
2011: Refinements Not Resolutions
Today is the reason I’m not a huge fan of New Year’s resolutions. And by today I mean December 31st of any year. It’s the day you’re forced to remember what you resolved to do 12 months ago and be … Continue reading
Cold Weather Comfort Food (Vegetarian/Vegan)
As a vegetarian flirting with vegan (okay, a pescatarian, but that sounds like a religion) I find it difficult to get enough protein and iron in my diet. I like lentils and love my mom’s lentil soup recipe, but sometimes … Continue reading
Cat Sponsorship (The perfect last minute gift!)
Still haven’t purchased a gift for the animal lover in your family? Do not fear I HAVE CAT is here to help! There’s still time to give the gift of kitty sponsorship. Tabby’s Place is a cage-free sanctuary in New … Continue reading
All Hail Kale!
After my Brooklyn-living-bike-obsessed boyfriend and I broke up last fall (You can read more about him in ”The 2nd of 9 Lives“) he began updating Facebook with status messages the likes of “Making Kale soup!”, “Eating Kale again tonight!” My first reaction … Continue reading
An Ordinary Day
It was late August in the summer of 2001. Unemployed at the time, I was paying a visit to the unemployment office in the financial district (no phoning it in or going online like today). Coming up out of the … Continue reading
Gifts That Give Back (to animals)
Maybe the person your shopping for this holiday doesn’t have pets, doesn’t like animal-themed items (I can relate to that), or (gasp) isn’t an animal lover. You can still get them beautiful handmade gifts that give back to animals (they’ll … Continue reading
Gifts for Cats (and their people)
Just in time for the holiday season, I HAVE CAT’s cat-lovers gift guide. Every single artist or company listed here either donates a percent of proceeds or their products to animal causes or cares for abandoned or feral animals. And … Continue reading
Follow Your Gut (3 of 3)
If you remember dear (and very patient) readers, we last saw my date M__ laptop in hand, tasked with finding a place for dinner while I left to finish the laundry. Taking a deep breath I reentered my apartment. Stepping into … Continue reading
Healthy Vegan Dinner in 10 Minutes (or Less!)
A super easy way to make a protein-filled pasta dinner in a pinch. All you need is a can of lentil beans (I like French Lentils), Marinara Sauce (any pasta sauce in a jar you like) and pasta! If you … Continue reading
Posted in Flirting with Vegan
Comments Off on Healthy Vegan Dinner in 10 Minutes (or Less!)
Dinner Take Two…sort of (2 of 3)
Readers, you might recall the last time I saw M___ he was making off with “my” Szechuan broccoli in garlic sauce (with brown rice). Before his great escape we’d made plans for dinner for the coming Sunday at 6pm. Well, … Continue reading
Posted in Relationships, Tamar
Tagged dating, food, humor, men, pescatarian, relationships, single, tamar, vegetarian
70 Comments
What’s In a Name
“It should be ‘I Have A Cat’ ” “We don’t have cats, they have us.” “Don’t you have more than one cat?” It seems the name of this blog has a few people scratching their heads (or ears?). Let me … Continue reading
Posted in Best of, Cats, Tamar
49 Comments