Author Archives: Tamar

A Few of Our Favorite Things

Purrfect Play vegan cat toys

We are behind in our product reviews so we are combining two of our (okay the cats’) favorite things. Metrix for success are as follows (in order of importance): An acceptable color palate (neutral, black, white or some sort of … Continue reading

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Of Meals and Men (1 of 3)

Is my love of good food so intense it could sabotage a potential relationship? Sure it sounds ridiculous, but a recent dating experience led me to examine the connection between man, woman and food. I met M___, a single lawyer … Continue reading

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Somebody’s Watching Me

Barney

“I think someone is spying on you,” said my creative director D____, as she tossed the Barney’s New York 2010 Fall Catalog on my desk. We’d just spent lot of together shooting in LA and my love of cats was … Continue reading

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Jen’s Vegan Feast

My friend Jen has jumped into a cruely-free diet with both feet. Recently she whipped up this yummy, colorful totally vegan dinner. Butternut Squash Recipe: Cut squash down the middle, scoop out the strings and seeds. Turn both pieces face … Continue reading

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On Cats and Singleness

Today’s post is brought to you by Tom Cox, the author of “Under The Paw” and “Talk to the Tail.” He’s a (newly) single cat-loving Brit. While his books are not yet available on Amazon.com, they CAN be purchased for … Continue reading

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Cat Versus Human

If you love cats there’s a good chance you’re already a fan of “Cat Versus Human,” a blog with some of the wittiest woman-with-cat cartoons I’ve seen. And if you haven’t, you’re in for a treat.   It turns out … Continue reading

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Review: FURminator Face-Off

My FURminator-love is no secret, so when asked to review the new FURminator Deluxe* I couldn’t wait to get my paws hands on it. The FURminator Deluxe has already received a tremendous amount of blogger attention – including a guest review … Continue reading

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Justin Bieber-Hating Cat (VIDEO)

I’m not sure how I missed this one. Thanks Huffington Post, good to know you are on the case. [vodpod id=ExternalVideo.963391&w=425&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Cat HATES Justin Bieber (VIDEO), posted with vodpod

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Clueless in Manhattan

Jeff Garlin and Susie Essman ASPCA Benefit New York City

I’m not an avid “Curb Your Enthusiasm” fan, but I’ve enjoyed quite a few episodes. So when I heard Jeff Garlin and Susie Essman were the headliners at “Unleash Yourself! A Night of Comedy to Benefit the ASPCA” I bought … Continue reading

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Mom’s (vegan) Lentil Soup Recipe

My mom is one of those cooks who can make an amazing gourmet meal with whatever happens to be in her fridge. I need a recipe. So when I was home for the holidays I had her teach me how … Continue reading

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Male Cat-Owners “In”

US WEEKLY "What

As Heidi Klum says on Project Runway, “One day you’re in, the next day you’re out.”  According to Us Weekly guys with cats – along with pre-dating and mash-up lit (huh?) – are IN.” Jane McCulley, Animal Planet pet trendologist (cool job!) says … Continue reading

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Jake & Micah: Olives, Cookies and Sushi for Cats!

Modern cat toys and accessories

I’m all about cat toys and accessories that are an extension of my personality and aesthetic.  So I was super excited when Mei Zaums, founder of Jake & Micah (and former NYC resident), offered to send one of her cat-nip … Continue reading

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I Have (Fat) Cat

If you follow I HAVE CAT on facebook you know Petie had his annual check-up recently after being a year overdue. I’d been dragging my feet because the last time I took him in he weighed 18lbs and I was … Continue reading

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Restaurant Review: Rockin’ Raw

cat in a bunny suit

Last Fall I went back to being a vegetarian (okay, a pescatarian) after many years of meat eating because my cats – Petie in particular –  seem barely a step removed from a bunny, lamb or piglet. A pig is … Continue reading

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Irish Eyes Are Smiling

WARNING: This post is not about cats and has no greater meaning. But, there are gratuitous hot guy pictures. You have been warned. Proceed with caution. I’ve never been a boy-crazy kind of girl. Not unless you count my mild … Continue reading

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Faux Paw(s)

At barely three years of age, Oscar has certainly already used one – if not more – of his 9 lives. Having lost both his back paws in an accident last October (a combine ran over them while he was … Continue reading

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Father of the Cat Lady (s)

Cat Lady in the making

  I know I’m a day late for a Fathers Day posting but hoping you’ll cut me some slack as I did spend it with my Daddy!   My sister and I were fortunate enough to spend the weekend with … Continue reading

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Gone to the Dogs

I’d been eagerly awaiting Friday night all week and not just because it meant a few days off and seeing my daddy for Fathers Day. I’ve long been saying I have to get my self out of my comfort zone and … Continue reading

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What Would Doo Doo Do (WWDDD)?

As much as I love cats, I’m not naturally drawn to cat-themed things be they mugs, t-shirts or even books. I did my best to avoid purchasing a copy of “Dewey The Library Cat” – which I ultimately read and … Continue reading

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Crazy Cool (Cat) Lady

10am today found me – large black coffee in hand – reviewing creative that would be presented to the client later in the day.  To my displeasure one of the scripts (written by a single woman who owns a cat … Continue reading

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