The Whiskas Guy

If you haven’t seen it already, Whiskas cat food has a commercial out that makes women swoon over both man and beast: As if the kitty in the commercial isn’t cute enough, his “dad” is talking to him in a way that elicits a Harley Davidson purr. Kitties love love! They give and receive love […]

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Indoor Kitties

This week in the news there was a story about a European cat that steals from his neighbors. While the story was hilarious, I did not expect a negative response when I posted the following on a news discussion forum: Um… anyone believe in keeping their kitties inside? Many places have laws that require you […]

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Do You Want Dick Cheney?

Originally published 5-5-10 One evening I strolled into the living room just in time to hear the vice president’s name mentioned on the news. Although no one else was in the room, in a silly voice I said, “do you want Dick Cheney?” To my surprise a thundering mass of tails and legs came barreling […]

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RIP Nashi

Cougar dies at Cougar Mountain Zoo; curator plans memorial. Nashi, the resident cougar of Cougar Mountain Zoo in Issaquah, passed away February 24th. He was 17, which is old for his kind. I was at the zoo the day before New Year’s Eve, and Nashi wouldn’t come out of his lair. It was a very […]

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March 15th

More than 320,000 pets are waiting for homes on Petfinder.com. Help Petfinder Adopt the Internet today and find forever homes for as many as possible!

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Highland Tigers

Scottish Wildcat Association, conserving Scotland’s critically endangered wild felines. 400. There are only 400 Scottish wildcats left in the wild. Otherwise known as Highland Tigers, these truly wild felines look like tabbies on steroids. They are fierce, independent, and critically endangered. The Scottish Wildcat Association is drawing attention to the pending extinction of their country’s […]

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