I can’t believe it’s been a year. A year ago today I had to do something I’d never done before in my life. I made the decision that it was time to say goodby to my sweet, beloved, painfully shy, carb-addicted, … Continue reading
In His Words: Kip’s First Interview
Those of you who have been frequent visitors to I HAVE CAT over the years know my cats don’t write. They don’t post, they don’t give quotes and they most certainly do not give interviews. Until today. When contacted by the … Continue reading
The Cone By Wiski: A Modern Cat Scratcher & Bed
If you’re a regular reader of this blog you know my belief that making a home cat friendly and expressing one’s design aesthetic do not have to be mutually exclusive. And I love finding and sharing products and tips that … Continue reading
Cats in Film: 2016
With the Oscars coming up this weekend I wanted to take a moment to recognize 2016’s cats in film. In 2015 four Oscar-nominated films featured cat actors (cactors?). Inarguably, it was the character of Bleeker from Gone Girl who received the most attention. 2016 seems … Continue reading
Kedi: Much More Than a Film About Cats in Istanbul
I was intrigued from the moment I saw the trailer for Kedi (Turkish for cat), a documentary by Ceyda Torun. Having recently published Shop Cats of New York, a book about cats living in a variety of New York City … Continue reading
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Tagged cat documentary, Cats in Film, Cats in movies, Cats on Film
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I Had My Bachelorette Party…at a Cat Cafe
When I read that Crumbs & Whiskers, the folks responsible for Washington DC’s first cat cafe, had opened the first cat cafe in Los Angeles,we asked followers of I HAVE CAT on Facebook if anyone had checked it out yet. As it turned out, Danielle … Continue reading
Cat Woman Wednesday: Foster Mom & Cat Photographer Tania Hennessy
Tania Hennessy’s life is literally enveloped in cats. As a foster parent for Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association (VOKRA), her apartment is frequently home to a clowder of kitties. And as a member of the thriving the Vancouver art scene, … Continue reading
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Tagged Adopt don't shop, cat photographer, Cat Photography, Cat Woman Wednesday, foster cats, Fostering, rescue kittens
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Merry Christmas!
Wishing you and your family – 2 legged and 4 – peace and health this holiday season and in the new year. Thank you to all of you who have supported me and I HAVE CAT throughout the years. 2016 has personally … Continue reading
Does a Cat Make a Good Gift? The Answer Isn’t As Obvious As You May Think.
Your friend tells you how much she adores your cats and frequently comes over to play with them, your young niece asks Santa for a kitty, an elderly neighbor living alone loses her cat of 20 years. Saving a life by … Continue reading
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Giving Thanks During The Highs and Lows
When challenged to think of what I’m thankful for my list isn’t very unique. Health, family, friends and my cats. The usual suspects. I also don’t think I’m alone in often taking these things for granted. Thinking back on 2016 … Continue reading
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“Shop Cats of New York” is here!
It’s been over two years in the making but I’m thrilled to announce that SHOP CATS OF NEW YORK ” dropped” (I feel so Kanye!) on November 1, 2016! I’m so impressed by the job the HarperCollins Design group did in creating it … Continue reading
Posted in Cats, Holiday Gift Guide, Tamar
Tagged Cat Book, Cat Books, Cat Photography, Holiday Gifts
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Cat Woman Wednesday: Catification Queen
As a young child Priscilla Forehand grew up with a cat named Biscuit, but when her sister developed allergies there were no more furry family members after he passed. She fulfilled her love of felines by helping her mom care … Continue reading
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Tagged cat birthday, cat lady, cat man, Cat Woman Wednesday, catification, decorating wtih cats
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