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Category Archives: Reviews
Kedi: Much More Than a Film About Cats in Istanbul
I was intrigued from the moment I saw the trailer for Kedi (Turkish for cat), a documentary by Ceyda Torun. Having recently published Shop Cats of New York, a book about cats living in a variety of New York City … Continue reading
Posted in Cats, Reviews
Tagged cat documentary, Cats in Film, Cats in movies, Cats on Film
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To Catch a Cat: How Three Stray Kittens Rescued Me (Book Review)
To Catch a Cat: How Three Stray Kittens Rescued Me is a memoir written by former journalist Heather Green about a time in her life when she was a single – albeit with a boyfriend – career woman living and working … Continue reading
Posted in Cats, Reviews
Tagged Adopt don't shop, Cat Book, cat lady, Cat Woman, foster cats, new york, new york city, NYC, NYC Living
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Stylish Multipurpose Cat Furniture
When I found out my friend Kate Benjamin, of the well known website Hauspanther, had designed a line of cat furniture I was thrilled! If you didn’t already know, Kate is one of the authors of the book, “Catification: Designing a Happy … Continue reading
Posted in Cats, Reviews
Tagged cat bed, cat shelves, Decorating With Cats, modern cat shelves
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Which Landmark Best Suits Your Kitty?
Does your cat have a penchant for baguettes and brie? Expects be treated like a tzar or pharaoh (whose cat doesn’t?!). Wants to travel the world, or thinks he/she would be a better presidential candidate than the current options? Now with Landmark play … Continue reading
Latest Cat Trends from Global Pet Expo
A few weeks ago I went to Orlando, Florida to the Global Pet Expo to check out the latest and greatest products in the world of feline and I’m here to report back to you! But first, the obligatory photo … Continue reading
Posted in Cats, Reviews
Tagged Cat accessories, cat toys, pet fountain, stainless steel pet fountain
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Inside Meowtropolitan, Seattle’s Cat Cafe
Today’s post was written by Lynn G., a 30-something self proclaimed animal lover and tree hugger who’s happy to call the Emerald City (Seattle) home. She’s a proud mommy to 3-year old daughter Melody and auntie to feline nieces Arwyn … Continue reading
Whisker+Box Cat Beds
Ban ugly printed cardboard boxes from your home while keeping your cats happy. It’s easy with sleek and stylish Whisker+Box cat beds. Whisker+Box cat beds are made with an eco-felt core covered in a coated canvas exterior making it sturdy yet … Continue reading
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Valentine’s Gifts for Cat Ladies
I promise you’ll not find any cat butt t-shirts (or any cat t-shirts for that matter) here! And trust me, your Cat Lady lady friend doesn’t need yet another cat mug or apron in her life – which is why … Continue reading
Posted in Cats, Holiday Gift Guide, Reviews
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Modular Cat Boxes
We all know how much cats love boxes, but you may not like the way cardboard boxes look strewn about your home! You can finally put those plain brown boxes where they belong – in recycling – because now there’s … Continue reading
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Walter Chandoha: The Cat Photographer
Long before there were cat memes and YouTube videos there was the cat photography of Walter Chandoha. Born in New Jersey in 1920, Walter Chandoha has been taking adorable cat pictures for over four decades. Not only has his work been … Continue reading
Go Cat Toys (aka Haddie’s Boyfriend)
If Kip looks concerned he has good reason to be. Ever since the arrival of Go Cat Toys®, Haddie seems rather enamored (and not so much Kip!). Go Cat Toys kickers come in two two models, Sockitty® and MyMouse®. Interestingly enough, … Continue reading
SuckUK Cat Scratch Laptop
The folks that brought your kitties the DJ turntable scratching pad, SuckUK presents, the kitty laptop scratcher (retails for $35). #PetieBear working hard on his #memoirs this #caturday #funny #cute #tuxedosofinstagram @suckuk #suckuk #climbingthatcorporateladder A photo posted by Tamar Arslanian (@ihavecat) on Sep … Continue reading
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Crumbs and Whiskers: DC’s First Cat Cafe!
We were fortunate enough to have I HAVE CAT reader Amy Eckert make a visit to, and write about her experience at the newly opened cat cafe Crumbs & Whiskers in the Georgetown area of Washington, DC! Amy actually lives … Continue reading
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My Favorite Things: Ore Pet Food Covers
If you’re like me you have a ton of hard plastic can covers you’ve either purchased or received for promotional reasons. While in some cases they work just fine – especially with larger cans, they often, in my experience pop … Continue reading
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#KeepItFresh With A Febreze Air Purifier
This post is sponsored by Febreze ™Air Purifiers and the BlogPaws Professional Pet Blogger Network. I am being compensated for helping Febreze Air Purifiers but I HAVE CAT only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Febreze Air … Continue reading
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Getting Ready to Test Drive an Air Purifier #KeepItFresh
This post is sponsored by Febreze ™Air Purifiers and the BlogPaws Professional Pet Blogger Network. I am being compensated for helping Febreze Air Purifiers but I HAVE CAT only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Febreze Air … Continue reading
Kitty Books for Kids By Yasmine Surovec
I HAVE CAT first interviewed Yasmine Surovec when she published her first book “Cat Versus Human” based off her very popular blog. Since that time Yasmine has been very busy cranking out hilarious books about living with cats. Today I’d … Continue reading
(Catnip) Shrimp on the Barbie
In the spirit of Memorial Day, Haddie and Kip are enjoying an extra special delight – shrimp! Well, it’s not REAL shrimp (shhhh don’t tell!). Since the catnip toy came from Cheshire & Wain in London, England I guess it’s technically a … Continue reading
“Text From Mittens” Author Interview & Giveaway!
“Texts From Mittens: A Cat Who Has an Unlimited Data Plan…and Isn’t Afraid to Use It,” by author and humorist Angie Bailey comes on the heels of her first cat book (and now calendar), “whiskerslist: the kitty classifieds.” Thanks to … Continue reading
“Cat Lady Chic” By Diane Lovejoy
I must admit the first time I saw the book “Cat Lady Chic” I literally smacked myself on the head as I thought, “Doh, that’s a book I should have written.” I loved the color scheme (pink and grey – … Continue reading