By Ann Katagiri *this story starts in Japan when I was 12 years old We met on a day not much different from today. The wind was cool and breezy. The sight of stray cats was not a rare one — there were a lot of them in my neighborhood. After almost 10 years of […]
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8 Facts about Cerebellar Hypoplasia (aka Wobbly Cat Syndrome)
By Emily Hall “Cere-what?!” This is usually the response I get when people ask why my cat Sophie walks funny, and I tell them she has cerebellar hypoplasia. Though it is definitely a mouthful, cerebellar hypoplasia (CH) is not as complicated as it sounds. In fact, you may have already heard of it before! It […]
Blackie’s Best Halloween
By Judith Ayn The black cat stretched his long body on a wide windowsill. His fur and bones warmed in the autumn sunshine streaming into the room. Just as he was nodding off, an irritating sound disturbed his peace. He rose and readjusted himself, yellow-green eyes focused on the man speaking to his human. “I’m […]
CWA Blog Post – Who Are the Cat Writers’ Association: Allison Hunter-Frederick
by Mollie Hunt Who are the Cat Writers’ Association? is a series of interviews with CWA members, but not your usual who, what, and where discussion. I like to ask a different set of questions and am always amazed by the answers. I hope you are, too. Our guest today on Who are the Cat […]
Who Are the Cat Writers’ Association: Jody Wallace
by Mollie Hunt Who are the Cat Writers’ Association? is a series of interviews with CWA members, but not your usual who, what, and where discussion. I like to ask different questions and am always amazed by the answers. I hope you are, too. Jody Wallace is our guest today on Who are the Cat […]
Celebrating 30 Years of Educating Cat Communicators
By Andrea Dorn and Lynn Thompson Join the Cat Writers’ Association’s 2024 Virtual Conference on October 18 and 19, as we celebrate 30 years of providing educational opportunities for written, visual, and audio forms of communication. Once again, we have a diverse panel of speakers and several surprises for our attendees. And, if you are […]
Through My Cat’s Eyes
By Emily Hall Warmth spreads through my body as I stretch out and roll over in the grass. Sun puddles through a window are great, but they don’t come close to the outdoor ones. It’s like I’m one with the Sun. I lie there with my eyes closed, basking in that warmth, but then I […]
Who Are the Cat Writers’ Association: Kathy M. Finley
By Mollie Hunt “Who are the Cat Writers’ Association? is a series of interviews with CWA members, but not your usual who, what, and where discussion. I like to ask a different set of questions and am always amazed by the answers. I hope you are, too. Our guest today on Who are the Cat […]
Who Are the Cat Writers’ Association: Dusty Rainbolt
By Mollie Hunt “Who are the Cat Writers’ Association? is a series of interviews with CWA members, but not your usual who, what, and where discussion. I like to ask a different set of questions and am always amazed by the answers. I hope you are, too. Our guest today on Who are the Cat […]
Celebrate Craft for Your Local Shelter Day: 5 Easy DIY Cat Toys
by Emily Hall Looking for a way to give back to your local animal shelter? Now is the perfect time since Craft for Your Local Shelter Day is coming up on July 21st! Animal shelters can always use donations and supplies, and shelter cats can always use more toys, playtime, and enrichment. Plus, it’s always […]