Category Archives: Cats

Giveaway Winners and Their Loot!

I though today it would be fun to check in with winners of two recent I HAVE CAT Giveaways (be sure to enter our current giveaway if you haven’t yet!). First up, Nala, the beautiful grey and white kitty belonging … Continue reading

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10 Tips for a Safe and Stylish Holiday

  I have the distinct pleasure of writing for a Pets360 column called Chateau Cat (No Dogs Allowed). Most recently I wrote a post called “10 Tips for a Safe and Stylish Holiday” about how to keep your home cat-safe … Continue reading

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Pets Add Smile(s)

Once a year Pets Add Life (PAL) asks bloggers to write about the benefits of having a pet (or two or three!) Today I’m writing about seemingly inconsequential things the felines of my home have done lately to bring a … Continue reading

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Why You Should Be a Foster (Pet) Parent

I’ve written in the past about how being a foster pet parent can work for all types of lifestyles and personalities from jet-setters to fence sitters. But not until Sarah Menzies of Cat Tee Mission took me to task, had … Continue reading

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Single with Cat(s), in Dubai

  Rym Tina Ghazal is also a singleton living in a big city writing about life – with cats. But the big city she lives in is in Dubai, not New York City. I’m so excited to have connected with … Continue reading

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She’s Got Bette Davis Eyes

  And not in a good way. As the resident girl kitty (and the baby of the house at that), Haddie can be a bit of a diva at times. And that’s putting it nicely. My friend Jenny Sandbank of Little … Continue reading

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Small Business Saturday: Gifts for Cat Lovers

In honor of Small Business Saturday I HAVE CAT brings you a range of products from cat loving small businesses for cat loving people.  So avoid the crowds and do a little holiday shopping from the comfort of your home! … Continue reading

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Custom Portrait and Tote Winners Are…

The winner of the custom portrait by Sarah Menzies (also founder of Cat Tee Mission) is…Nala! Just look at that sweet face! I can’t wait to see how this sweet grey and white girl looks once Sarah’s finished with her! … Continue reading

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Cats in Turkey Costumes (and Santa Paws Drive!)

  I can’t let the day go by without sharing a few photos of cats in turkey costumes. I know it might seems odd for someone who doesn’t dress up her own cats but there is a method to my madness. … Continue reading

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A Lil Bub BARC in Brooklyn

The World

  Today’s post is written by guest writer and single cat loving lady Bridget Sweeny about the outing we took to Brooklyn yesterday to meet one very famous cat. Enjoy! Bridget: Is it weird that I would consider schlepping to … Continue reading

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Moo Kitty Finds a Home (Promoting Adopt a Senior Month!)

I recently posted a list of gifts for the cats in your life, but if you have a child on your holiday list,” Moo Kitty Finds a Home,”is the perfect gift (ages 4+).  Read on to find out how to … Continue reading

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Cat Man Monday: Kitty Matchmaker

Today’s Cat Man Monday was submitted by Christina Pultrone about her Cat Man boyfriend Mark Graham. Not only is this a sweet story of how a cat by the name of Freida who brought these two of together, but Christina and … Continue reading

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Limited Edition 2012 Fancy Feast Ornament Giveaway!

Limited Edition Fancy Feast Collectable ornament

  NOTE: THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED! This month over 12,000 limited edition 2012 Fancy Feast holiday ornaments were given away through the Fancy Feast Facebook page. Didn’t score one? Don’t worry, you might still be able to get one … Continue reading

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Flashback Friday: Haddie (and Nattie)

  Imagine my surprise when after doing an interview for Cat Wisdom 101 the woman who originally fostered my baby Haddie and her sister Nattie – now my sister’s cat renamed Birdie) – through City Critters, Inc left a message to … Continue reading

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The Sky Scratcher: NEW YORK CITY

Modern Cat Scratchers

The first time I saw the Sky Scratcher I coveted it. I know I’m not supposed to covet but I did. And that fact that it was of a sky scraper in Chicago made it worse. I felt like such … Continue reading

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Cat Woman Wednesday: Lisa Brideau (That’s Burrito to You)

Orphan Animal Pics, Burrito West

  Today’s Cat Woman Wednesday is Lisa Brideau, the woman behind Orphan Animal Pics, bringing photographers and shelter pets together to increase their chances for adoption. LOVE this! She’s also started a line of cards on Etsy featuring the very same … Continue reading

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IHC’s First Ever Holiday Gift Guide!

Jewish Cat, Rabbi cat

  I thought it would be neat to keep a running list of cool products that would make great holiday gifts for our cat companions. So you’ll notice the addition of a “Holiday Gift Guide” in our sidebar! We’ve even … Continue reading

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10 Confessions of Single (Cat) Mom

Tamar Arslanian, I HAVE CAT

  Last month I shared 10 Embarrassing Singleton Confessions with you. Today I bring you 10 Confessions of a Single (Cat) Mom.  Here we go – please don’t judge me! 1. I worry about the lack of a male role model … Continue reading

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What a Week It’s Been!

  A week that began with anxiety over Hurricane Sandy’s arrival has culminated  in quite a bit of excitement in this Manhattan residence. First off,  the New York Daily News publish my article, “My Brief Life Among The Have-Nots,” about … Continue reading

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Feline Portraiture With Flair!

Cat Tee Mission Custom Portraits

  If you’d told me two years ago I’d have three cats, let about cat portraits, I’d have called you crazy. In fact, not displaying feline art in my home was one of the four anti-crazy-cat-lady tenants I vowed to live by. … Continue reading

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