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For decades, people knew Terrence Lauerman as Brother Terry. Now, millions of people know him as Cat Grandpa Terry — a YouTube star, famous catnapper, calendar guy and even coffee flavor. The fame started about two years ago when Terry — a brother at Saint Norbert Abbey and retired teacher — started visiting Safe Haven

Looking for a way to celebrate our feline friends this month? Here are some fun June cat activities. NOTE: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many events have been cancelled, postponed or gone virtual. Show your cat some love today! Photography © PeopleImages | E+ / Getty Images. All month: Adopt A Shelter Cat Month, National Foster a

Tina Traster, a veteran journalist-turned-filmmaker of the multi-award-winning documentary Catnip Nation has lived with and loved cats for years. Her idea to make a documentary about them began as an ode to these enigmatic creatures. But despite her passion and the popularity of cats in mainstream culture today, her journalist’s compass led to a darker

For as long as he can remember, former high-powered attorney Buzz Miller dedicated his time to improving the lives and well-being of pets. It was while working at animal shelters that he witnessed heartbreaking scenes of military personnel deployed overseas forced to surrender their beloved pets because they had no one to look after them

With a little help from her mom, 10-year-old Emma Finnegan figured out a great way to earn some money to buy herself a cellphone: making and selling bow ties for pets. They’d had fun making one for their rescue dog, Casey, so they decided to take it one step further. And with that, Casey’s House

Because of efforts to reduce the cases of COVID-19, many people have been sheltering in place for over a month. That means our cats have had their pet parents home with them full-time. And that’s great – mostly. There are plenty of memes out there with cats missing their alone time. Of course, at some

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, cat showing has gone virtual, opening up the cat fancy world to any kitty who wants to compete – pedigreed or playful. The International Cat Association (TICA) kicked off its first-ever “Virtual Cat Show” at the end of April, and there are virtual shows scheduled through the middle of June. Related:

Right now, staying home is the safest thing we can do for ourselves and our cats. But someday, someway, many will be asked to go back into their offices. Though some may be excited to get rid of cabin fever, cats may have gotten used to — and even enjoyed — this version of normal

We love cat cafés. They’re safe, relaxing havens for humans, while they provide loving homes for vulnerable kitties. Due to coronavirus, thousands across the globe have temporarily closed, putting their survival at stake. Here are five things you can do to ensure these delightful places will be ready to welcome you again soon. Photo: amaliacoyle/

The Florida panther, once flourishing throughout the Southeast, was adopted in 1982 as Florida’s state animal. It is now one of the most endangered big cats on the planet. In July 2019, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) trail cameras caught sight of a radio-collared female cat struggling to walk. She had two 2-week-old

In this time of social distancing, many of us are revisiting our enjoyment of simple things like gardening. Even if you don’t have a large yard it’s possible to grow window gardens, but unfortunately, a number of plants commonly available are very dangerous to our cats. Only select plants that will be safe if your

Louise Holton may not be a name on the lips of cat lovers everywhere, but it should be. In 1975, Holton worked with the Johannesburg SPCA in South Africa on trap-neuter-return for community cats. She worked with veterinarian and TNR pioneer Jenny Remfry; world-famous author and biologist Roger Tabor; and cat rescue organizations in the

Looking for a way to celebrate our feline friends this month? Here are some fun May cat activities. NOTE: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many events have been cancelled. But here are some virtual events you can check out. All month: National Pet Month; Chip Your Pet Month Meet lots of breeds virtually from TICA. Photo

Stella, Memorial Day is coming up! I thought we’d do something special today that has to do with cats.I’M GETTING A PARADE! You are not getting a parade.But I’m a military. You are NOT a military.A military that steadfastly defends this house, this yard, this street from the abandoned boat trailer to the north to

While spending the day in New York City, Catster art director Lori Wendin visited the Fishs Eddy store in Union Square, where she saw an artist working in the back of the store. That artist is Ben Lenovitz, whose artwork is fun, quirky and absolutely charming. He works in several mediums to create his pop-folk

Five years ago, Danielle Schafer spotted a stray kitten on a rural street in upstate New York. She took her home, and named her Kitty. The beautiful, green-eyed feline, clearly smitten with her rescuer, made it pretty clear she wanted to stay. “She would run down the stairs meowing at me,” Danielle says. “She was

Keeping cats indoors protects them from predators, cars and diseases, according to The American Veterinary Medical Association. Because they have natural hunting instincts, cats also prey on birds and other small wildlife, which can harm the ecosystem. But it’s hard to watch Kitty sit at the window, staring and chirping at the birds, and not

I have a playlist. In fact, I have a few of them — one for running, one for relaxing, one just for fun. But I never thought about creating one for my own pets until Spotify came out with its Pet Playlists. This new experience is where Spotify users get an algorithmically curated playlist based

Looking for fun ways to spend time with your cats and get crafty at the same time?  DIY puzzles and games are fun to build and provide your cat with fantastic mental exercise. Just remember it’s important that cats be supervised while playing with these games to make sure they are playing safely and appropriately.

Everybody poops. Like us humans, cats prefer a clean, quiet place to do their business, and we can provide the litter loo experience of their dreams if they could give us a little direction. With that in mind, here are eight key litter box etiquette commandments as explained by cats. Photo: Lightspruch | Getty Images

Raise your hand if you’re spending a lot of time reading at home these days. Us too. Here are some books for cat lovers to read while self-isolating. We hope you enjoy. Cats Rock: Felines in Contemporary Art and Pop CultureThe cat has beguiled artists for generations with her beauty, mystery, grace and, let’s face

Pounce on these ameow-zing new cat products. Scratch Play Meow’s ScratchLadderNot your typical cat scratch pad, this four-rung system is designed with interchangeable panels providing your cat with a variety of scratching surfaces to enjoy. Inspired by kitty Milo Fwancis, the ScratchLadder is handmade and comes in three versions. Panels available in pile carpet, sisal

Looking for a way to celebrate our feline friends this month? Here are some fun April cat activities. NOTE: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many events have been cancelled. But here are some virtual events you can check out. All month: Pet First Aid Awareness Month; Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month Monday, April 6: National

The best thing about social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic is the opportunity to be homebound with our cats.  great opportunity to spend quality time with your cat doing things you love, like bingeing your favorite shows on the couch, but also finding ways to spend time together by playing games.! Related: Coronavirus and Cats:

Choosing the right litter box may be one of the most important (and overwhelming!) decisions with which every cat owner is faced. Your cat’s litter box is not just where she does her business, it represents a place of territorial ownership and must provide her with a sense of comfort and ease. The style and

When you’re stuck inside, cabin fever can set in quickly. Having some hands-on activities at the ready can prevent the day from becoming a video- or game-a-thon. Why not collaborate with your kids and create some cool goodies for you cat? There are many options for simple do-it-yourself kitty-crafting projects, which are suitable for children

The average annual cost of owning a cat might surprise you. After analyzing data provided by the American Pet Products Association and breaking it down by type of pet (small dog, medium dog, large dog and cat), MoneyGeek came up with the following typical costs of owning a cat (not including emergency costs like those

Social issues that affect people in communities across the country, such as homelessness and a lack of nutritious food on a daily basis, affect their pets, too. There are several national food banks that serve pets in need, as well as many that operate independently within the various states and even smaller ones in individual

The coronavirus outbreak means many of us are hunkering down with our cats. You might be working from home, self-isolating, or even ill with COVID-19. So what precautions should you take with your kitty? Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus and cats. Can you catch COVID-19 from your cat? Can you give

The first time I had to bathe a cat, I was 16 years old. One summer afternoon, our long-haired tuxedo cat, Purr Bear, came into the house covered in grease and other filth, having apparently decided to camp out under a junk car on our property. My mother took one look at him and said,