My Fat Cat: The Book

Question of the day (some cat content)

If you weren't a human, which animal would you most like to be and why?

Submitted by Journey of an Honor Guard Bugler.

I'd be a pink flamingo.

if i were a cat, I'd be a Maine Coon. 

Hartford Cats Examiner: The captivating kitten (and the importance of interaction)

Hartford Cats Examiner: The captivating kitten (and the importance of interaction)

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When is it good that your cat gets fat?

When you're a rescued kitten who gets nursed by a rescued dog!

Cordes was walking Macie along Black Rascal Creek about two months ago. Suddenly, Macie started whining and wanted to go down the bank of the creek. Cordes finally let her go. Macie galloped off and came back with a tiny 2-week-old kitten in her mouth.

And that was just the beginning.  Learn more about Cookie the skinny little cat and Macie the motherly dog here.

Yes, I Know About Princess Chunk...

I live in Jersey, after all.

Princess (or Prince) Chunk's past, gender is still in doubt--an elderly owner, challenges with the care--perfect storm for an overweight cat.  Good luck, Chunk. Your flabbitude will probably help other animals get adopted! 

I'll be offering a couple of books to the shelter that took ChunkCat in. 

Adventures in Great Cat Exercise

Musician and creativity whiz Christine Kane has invented something she calls:  "The Best Cat Game Ever."  It is IDEAL for cat owners with small spaces and old-fashioned bathtubs.  Try it out and tell me what you think.

Not About A Fat Cat....

This lovely memorial to a hungry cat who stole her owner's heart. RIP, Spot.

And even more here.

I don't believe in anything. If there were a heaven, animals would be there. If there were angels, they would be animals. But I don't believe in heaven, or angels, or gods, or any life other than the one I'm living.

Best Celebrity Cat Quote of the Day

"Man, I got so many kittens at the ranch, it’s like a kitten gin." --Thomas Haden Church

Fat Cat Contest: Good? Bad? Or just Fun?

Here's a cool story from an Alabama newspaper that sponsored a fat cat competition, while educating people about, you know, why it's good not to have your cat be fat. Congrats, Kramer.  You are pretty groovy.

Shhh...if you have a dog, it's time for a new contest....

Okay, This isn't exactly cats exercising, but....

Check it out: Cat Listening to Blue Grass.