Cat Tales Articles

My Aunt Marge has always been an animal lover, with a special affinity for cats. Since she and my uncle never had any children, their pets served as satisfactory substitutes. After my uncle died, Aunt Marge’s Siamese, Streaker, was a wonderful companion for her. Unfortunately, the old cat died just a year after my uncle, [...]

If it hadn’t been for the common house cat, the human populations in European countries might have been completely wiped out hundreds of years ago by the Black Plague, also known as the Black Death. It raged across the continent sporadically for four hundred years, leaving widespread devastation and death in its path. It is [...]

I am an author and I have a problem. My problem is my cat Barthélemy who thinks he is a co-author. For the last month or so I’ve been working long days dashing off a 1,200 page novel and he’s been with me nearly every step of the way. Okay, I’m exaggerating a bit: it’s taken [...]

As a cat fancier, you love your pet, but did you know that cats have been worshiped throughout many parts of the world? In fact, in some countries, cats still hold an important position in society, venerated in ancient texts and teachings. Even the Babylonian Talmud speaks of the admirable traits ascribed to cats and [...]

Buying gifts for a cat lover provides endless possibilities for both the cat and the owner. Yes, it’s totally acceptable to gift a cat owner with a toy or special goody for their furry friend. He’s like a family member anyway. Some choices are funny, some are serious, some are useful—everything will be greatly appreciated [...]

I don’t have a designer breed of cat, like a teacup that grows no larger than a kitten. In fact, my cat was free, deposited on my doorstep by a neighbor who suggested that since he looked clean, I should keep him. Still, last spring, my cat cost me $700, proving that nothing is ever [...]

Most of us are probably familiar with at least a few old sayings and beliefs concerning cats. Some cat tales ascribe the felines with evil powers and omens of bad luck, while others view the animals as the bearers of good fortune. These beliefs have roots from all over the world, from ancient times to [...]

My first memory is of being in a wicker basket with my mommy and my brother and sister. After a few weeks, we were big enough to get out and play and to explore the world around us. Mom was always there to watch over us, but every day, some humans would pick us up [...]

If it hadn’t been for the common house cat, the human populations in European countries might have been completely wiped out hundreds of years ago by the Black Plague, also known as the Black Death. It raged across the continent sporadically for four hundred years, leaving widespread devastation and death in its path. It is [...]

I am an author and I have a problem. My problem is my cat Barthélemy who thinks he is a co-author. For the last month or so I’ve been working long days dashing off a 1,200 page novel and he’s been with me nearly every step of the way. Okay, I’m exaggerating a bit: it’s taken [...]

As a cat fancier, you love your pet, but did you know that cats have been worshiped throughout many parts of the world? In fact, in some countries, cats still hold an important position in society, venerated in ancient texts and teachings. Even the Babylonian Talmud speaks of the admirable traits ascribed to cats and [...]

Buying gifts for a cat lover provides endless possibilities for both the cat and the owner. Yes, it’s totally acceptable to gift a cat owner with a toy or special goody for their furry friend. He’s like a family member anyway. Some choices are funny, some are serious, some are useful—everything will be greatly appreciated [...]

My first memory is of being in a wicker basket with my mommy and my brother and sister. After a few weeks, we were big enough to get out and play and to explore the world around us. Mom was always there to watch over us, but every day, some humans would pick us up [...]

I don’t have a designer breed of cat, like a teacup that grows no larger than a kitten. In fact, my cat was free, deposited on my doorstep by a neighbor who suggested that since he looked clean, I should keep him. Still, last spring, my cat cost me $700, proving that nothing is ever [...]

My Aunt Marge has always been an animal lover, with a special affinity for cats. Since she and my uncle never had any children, their pets served as satisfactory substitutes. After my uncle died, Aunt Marge’s Siamese, Streaker, was a wonderful companion for her. Unfortunately, the old cat died just a year after my uncle, [...]

Most of us are probably familiar with at least a few old sayings and beliefs concerning cats. Some cat tales ascribe the felines with evil powers and omens of bad luck, while others view the animals as the bearers of good fortune. These beliefs have roots from all over the world, from ancient times to [...]