Archive for the 'Cat Life' Category

The Cat Man of Montmartre

There are over 100 cats that live in the small Montmartre cemetery in Paris. A group of nearby residents feed and care for these cats on a daily basis.
I came across one of the helpers today. He carries in fresh liver, tuna, and crunchies for the cats every morning. The cats are also provided […]

Chase, the cat with no face

Chase is a cat that suffered a very bad car accident as a young kitten. She literally lost her face. While this is a tragic event, Chase survived and is a healthy, happy cat. She even has a blog: Daily Tails of Chase.

I was in an accident when I was 4 wks, I became […]

An Engineer’s Guide to Cats

These two engineers have taken cat theory to a new level. Enjoy this video lesson about your feline friends.

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Restaurant kitty

I came across this cat inside a Paris restaurant this morning. It’s comforting to see the way cats and dogs are welcome inside bistros, cafes, and posh restaurants.
This restaurant has another cat and they often greet the people walking by.

Window watcher

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window watcher, originally uploaded by Jim Lockwood.
The Kitty Ritz at Alcala Pet Care was built for cats — from the ground up. For exa.mple, the windows in the reception room were placed low to the […]

Nursing Home’s Resident Cat Predicts Patient Deaths

Oscar is more than an average cat.
He was adopted at a young age by the Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. While this rather aloof cat avoids the patients in general; he has a knack for knowing when people are in their last hours of life. Oscar curls up next to these patients and stays […]

Big and Small Cats at the San Diego Zoo

Just how wild is your tabby? Is your Bengal as ferocious as the tiger? What are your Persian’s relatives like?
The San Diego Zoo web site has those answers and more.
Roar or purr?—One feature that separates small cats from large is their throat structure, which gives the cat the ability to roar and purr. The group […]

Christmas and his pal the squirrel

Christmas loves to sit by the door and watch his pals the squirrels. They share a camaraderie and Christmas gets to live his outdoor life vicariously through his puffy-tailed friends.