Today, I'm taking a break from Caturday and making it Saturdog. I'm sorry, cats. Dogs are thought to be descended from wolves, according to scientific evidence. The modern wolf is completely distinct from the modern dog, suggesting their common ancestor must have died out thousands of years ago. Dogs are omnivores, meaning their diet comes [...]
It's incredibly frustrating to go out to the pet store and spend a ton of money on a fancy cat bed -- and then your cat refuses to use it! Cats are super picky animals: when it comes to food, people, other cats, their toys, and ah yes... their bed. They are total perfectionists... A [...]
Many people spend loads of money on fancy cat toys, just to find their cats preferring to play with shopping bags and paper towel rolls. Is it even worth it? Cats are smart creatures which makes them easily prone to boredom, so it's definitely worth it. Otherwise, your unentertained cat may end up stirring trouble [...]
Everybody has a spirit animal -- most have several of them! A spirit animal is a type of animal you feel connected with: through personality traits, sometimes even physical characteristics, but mainly it is something you feel deep within. (If you don't know yours, take this quiz!) Ancient traditions say that spirit animals serve the [...]
Part of your pet's health includes entertainment through physical activity and mental stimulation. Boredom leads to depression, disruptive behavior, and a slower metabolism. Just as important as it is to make sure your cat has food and water, it's also necessary to make sure your cat has play. Cats are very intelligent creatures, which means [...]
Today my precious cat, Venus, turns three! I am so grateful for all of my time with her. She truly enriches my life, lends emotional support, and offers wacky entertainment. Anyone who has ever had a pet knows how strong that bond is. Animals teach us so much about our own wild nature. They offer [...]
Last weekend I visited my parents in NY and also saw my sister to see the play Burn This in the city. Keri Russell was amazing and Adam Driver was super passionate! I brought Venus back with me and she met Norman for the first time. He's an older man (10 years old) and still [...]
