Today I’d like to introduce you to cat lady Erica Eriksdotter who I “met” thanks to Twitter when she was promoting her amazing custom cat portraits in honor of National Cat Day. Erica is a Swedish-born Washington-DC based fine artist … Continue reading
Angie Bailey is a name likely familiar to you in the online cat loving community. She’s not only a fellow blogger (Catladyland.net and “Texts from Mittens” on Catster), but also a friend and a fellow Minnesotan! And as if she … Continue reading
A year ago today I was in the dark. Literally. But I sure has heck wasn’t alone. Hurricane Sandy had come and in its wake left many of us without water or power (thankfully I had water – cold water … Continue reading
I once worked at a job with a pet-friendly policy whose limits I tested by occasionally bringing in one particularly adorable foster kitten by the name of Bridget. She was quite the draw, though she spent most of the day … Continue reading
Inspired by a missed opportunity (a very big one in retrospect), I’ve been making an effort to notice and document things that catch my eye during the course of a seemingly ordinary day. I shared my first New York City … Continue reading
Gone are the days single cat parents enjoying a drink (or two) at home after a long day at the office need worry about stigmatizing labels associated with those who drink alone. From here on out, you’re not drinking alone, … Continue reading
Egg rolls for cats you say? Why not, as long as they’re catnip egg rolls that is! These realistic catnip egg rolls ($22) are the latest addition to the Asian-inspired line of cat toys by all-American company Polydactyl Cats. The … Continue reading
Last weekend found me at the historic Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine with one rather dashing Southern gent by the name of Philip (refer to photographic evidence below). It’s not often I’m at church, let alone a … Continue reading
I’ve had the distinct honor of being published in People Pets in the past (“So … Are You a Dog or a Cat?” and “Meet a Member: Single Girl with Cats – and Blog- Looking for Love”), not to mention … Continue reading
When the folks from Fancy Feast invited me to a soirée called the “Cheese Affair” in New York City Friday night, there was no way I was going to turn down the perfect trifecta of cheese, wine AND one very … Continue reading
Earlier this year I reviewed a book called “A Street Cat Named Bob: And How He Saved My Life.” The title says it all really (but feel free to read my review!). At the time the book was only available … Continue reading
“It’s just a day for me now,” said my ex roommate, the one who lived with me on 9/11/2001. I was taken back by her response to my text to her saying I couldn’t believe twelve years had passed already. … Continue reading
Okay, I’m not talented enough to make my cats fly like the kitty pictured below, but my cats definitely enjoyed their Neko Flies. Neko Flies are toy rods that allow you to swap out the toy critter at the end … Continue reading
Especially for Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat-Month our friends from Captain Feline from across the pond in Australia have generously donated two limited edition design “Adopt” tee shirts for us to giveaway (they’re organic American Apparel shirts at that!). These designs are not for … Continue reading
Just in time for adopt-a-shelter-cat-month! WILL DRAW FOR ANIMALS is a 2-day “draw-a-thon” (June 21-22) hosted by Brooklyn-based design firm OrangeYouGlad that will benefit NYC no-kill animal shelter Brooklyn Animals Rescue Coalition (B.A.R.C.). Here’s how it works: Donate Specify your favorite animal … Continue reading
Just a quick note to wish all you 2 and 4 legged Dad’ s a Happy Father’s Day! I’m fortunate enough to be spending the day with my Daddy today. In honor of the day I wanted to share … Continue reading
Alana Grelyak, musician and writer, shares her downtown Chicago home with four cats named Rocky, Niles, Mrs. P, and Crepes, the latter of which is the front cat for Catinthefridge.com, a humorous blog about special needs animals. She also lives … Continue reading
I’ve been making a point of taking photos of things I find of interest throughout my day. I wanted to share some of the photos I’ve taken within the past month to give you a peek into New York City … Continue reading
One of our favorite organizations, Cat Tee Mission (CTM), which raises funds for cats around the world through the sale of their tees and other merchandise, has just launched its African Cat Appeal to celebrate their first anniversary! So they … Continue reading
Thought you would all enjoy reading the Mother’s Day note I received from my cat sitter Jordanna Serebrenik this morning recounting the alleged escapades of Kip, Petie and Haddie while I was away spending time with my Mom. (As an … Continue reading
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).
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