Category Archives: Cats

Late nights. Celebrity. Intrigue.

Columbus Ohio Pet Blogging Convention

Yes, I speak of BlogPaws 2010. My friends encouraged me, dare I say some even admired me, for spending a weekend (in Ohio) with strangers. I “knew” a few people from the internet but only by name – or cat’s … Continue reading

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In Defense of Cats

We are honored to publish this amazingly rich and insightful piece by Allan Goldstein, author of “The Confessions of a Catnip Junkie.” ************** I come before you now in defense of cats.  They shouldn’t need my help, Americans have over eighty million cats, … Continue reading

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10 Top 10 Cat Lists

With the number of cat related blogs and websites growing by the day (possibly minute) sifting through them to find what you need can be daunting. Now thanks to the “10 Top 10 Cat Lists,” an edited list of the cat-world’s … Continue reading

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Help (stop littering)!

I know, I know, yesterday it was recycling and today littering. But it’s not the littering you’re thinking of, not the kind that’s bad for the planet. No, this is about littering that’s bad for animals. Thanks to Lady Bjork … Continue reading

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Covering the (Cat) Art Beat

RePURRposed Gallery

When I received an email invitation out of the blue asking if I’d attend some sort of cat art party I was surprised and suspicious (what exactly was this and what did they want from me). But having just returned from at blogging … Continue reading

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Life-Changing Pet Portraits

Today I share with you a few tenants try to abide when it comes to drawing the line between me and my love of felines: Not displaying cats photos  in my home – to be fair I don’t have framed pictures … Continue reading

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Holy Cat, People Magazine Interviews Me!

Cats in people magazine feature I HAVE CAT

Actually PeoplePets interviews me – even better! Paris and Heidi hide your pups because it’s time for I HAVE CAT (s)! They wanted a picture of me with Kip and Petie, but for better or worse, I realized I didn’t … Continue reading

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Cat’s Pee on a Gooseberry Bush

Normally I don’t write diary-like of-the-moment entries but tonight I couldn’t help myself. I hope you will indulge me. Not so long-ago in a failed attempt to meet single men, I took a wine-tasting course (refer to “Felines and Valentines”). … Continue reading

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Well-Groomed, Plays Nicely With Others

Today’s post written by my friend Joyce, an art director and holistic health coach in NYC. It’s not difficult to see how the economy has affected the amount of abandoned kitties out there in need of a home. It became … Continue reading

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Happy Easter!

cat in bunny ears

Happy Easter and Passover* to all I HAVE CAT readers! * sorry I couldn’t think of a funny Passover cat picture!

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Mindful Purring

mindful purring cats and yoga

Today’s post written by guest blogger Daniela Caride* I’ve been falling behind on my duties lately. When that happens, my spiritual practice is the first to suffer the consequences. So today I sit down to meditate in the early morning … Continue reading

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Spring Shearing

New york city cats on window ledge

It’s starting to feel like Spring in New York City. I wore a jean jacket out this morning en route to my emergency pedicure (I was ill prepared for flip-flop weather), unfolded my bike (literally, it’s a Dahon) and the … Continue reading

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Bottle Openers With A Cause

I want to introduce you to Ex Boyfriend. Not my ex boyfriend but a cool apparel company based in Baltimore Maryland featuring illustrations by artist Matt Snow.  Not only is Matt a great artist, he’s an animal lover and advocate … Continue reading

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Married – With Cat (s)

Today’s post is brought to you guest blogger Keri Blair* People have pondered, probed and just plain asked, “How are you married with three cats?” I agree it’s quite a feat considering the stigma around cat ownership being on-staff for … Continue reading

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iLitter (aka ModKat)

ModKat Litter Boxes

  This is my first-ever official product review.  I promise to be: Truthful about my impression of the product Biased towards products that are stylish and sleek in design As a SINGLE 30-something year old, I don’t want to turn-off … Continue reading

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A Week (or two) in Review

So many exciting things have happened at I HAVE CAT lately that I felt an update was in order. Don’t worry, just in time for Valentines Day a proper blog entry about my dating life (or lack there of) is … Continue reading

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Affair of the Heart

This week’s post is brought to you by guest blogger Debbie Glovatsky, a.k.a. Glogirly, the voice behind her blogging cat, Katie. In her blog “Glogirly:  Tails Of A Cat And Her Girl,” Katie writes of life, love and catnip with a sarcastic … Continue reading

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Covered in Cat Hair

Catlady stereotype

It’s one thing to overcome the “cat lady” stereotype once you meet someone and they find out you have cats. But what if they can tell you have cats before they even meet you? A few years ago I was … Continue reading

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Cats, The Gateway Animal

My cats are the reason I love dogs

Cats and Marijuana. If you think they have nothing in common, you’re dead wrong. Cats.  Innocuous at first …ditto marijuana. Once you’re hooked, there’s no going back …ditto marijuana. Introduce you to a whole world you never realized existed (ditto). Growing … Continue reading

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Seasons Greetings!

Holiday Card from I HAVE CAT author and her cats

A big THANK YOU to all the “I HAVE CAT” readers out there in the blogsphere. I’m grateful for your support, ideas and feedback. Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season!

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