A tribute to the feral cat that changed my life
Chloe was a tortoiseshell cat that lived in my neighborhood for at least 4 years. She was a feral community. She shifted her territory at …
The Easy Way to Make Cat-shaped food
The easiest way to make cat-shaped food is to use cat-shaped cookie cutters, molds, and cake pans. These items will make the food shaped like …
2018 Annual holiday card letter written by a cat lady!
Have you ever wondered what an annual holiday letter would be like if it was written by a cat lady about her cats? If you …
Using a Shed as an Outdoor Cat Shelter for Multiple Cats for Winter
Several years ago, we set up a shed to use as an outdoor cat shelter for the 3 cats in the backyard. At least two …
Cat Book Giveaway and Review: Shop Cats of New York and Cats on Catnip
Welcome the first Joy of Cats Giveaway! Since children are returning to school this time of year in the United States, I decided to give …
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 …
FURminator for cats short hair large vs. small size review
The FURminator is the best de-shedding tool or brush that I’ve used with my cats. The brush easily removes hair and the undercoat. My cats …
Will the new cat make friends with the other cats?
For the past week, we’ve allowed Charlotte, the new cat, full access to the house. As mentioned last week, I gave up on following the …
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 …
7 tips for DIY cat wall shelves and walkways
We installed cat shelves and walkways in a spare bedroom to give the cats more vertical space. I want as many cats as possible to …