How many litter boxes do your cats really need?
With the number of litter boxes, the general advice that I see repeated over and over again is one more litter than the number of …
Tips and Advice
Cat tips and advice based on Heidi Bender’s experience with living with cats for more than 20 years. She also learned how to help outdoor feral cats in 2017, after a feral mom cat had kittens in her yard.
5 Things I No Longer Have in the House With My Indoor Cats
When I was a new cat owner, I knew almost nothing about cats or cat safety. Over the years, I learned that it’s easier to …
How to Rehome a Cat: Tips and Resources
Sometimes, a cat will need to be rehomed. Some people will try to shame you and make you feel awful for having to rehome a …
Stop Cat Rehoming Shame
You’ve probably seen the memes, where the gist is “I will never rehome my cat. Cats are family.” When someone posts in a cat group, …
How I spend $518.53 on my cats each month
Not long ago, my dad asked me how many containers of treats my cats went through each month when I was concerned about the possibility …
Monthly Cost of Owning a Cat (With Calculator)
The monthly average cost of a cat will depend on your choices of cat food, litter, and any medications. And months where the cat needs …
How Many Cats Are Too Many in the House?
Many factors determine how many cats are too many cats. The number of cats will vary by situation. The first time I was accused of …
Tip: Check Cat Food Cans That Come in a Box!
Saturday morning Ted fed the three outdoor cats dry food plus 2 cans of wet food. We left for breakfast — a usual Caturday morning. …
New Cat introductions: Why you shouldn’t look for shortcuts
Introducing new cats to each other can take time. It’s natural to want to look for shortcuts or hacks to speed up the process. This …
New cat integration without doing everything as recommended
I’ve had Charlotte for almost a month now. She is the cat we took in when a friend moved and was unable to take her …