Our sixth photo contest was just as much fun as the first five! We received nearly 2,000 entries, and we loved looking at each and every one of them. With our readers’ help, we narrowed it down to these three winners. The Top Three Winners of The 2023 Cat Photo Contest: 1. Grade Prize Winner …
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In the United States, one in three women and one in four men will experience some form of domestic abuse in their lifetime. For those with pets, leaving an abuser can be difficult, as only 15% of U.S. domestic violence shelters allow pets. Almost half of abuse survivors will delay leaving an abuser if they …
As soon as I saw one of Jess King’s ceramic cats, I just had to see more! Her website is a treasure trove of fun, whimsical, one-of-a-kind products like vases, bottle stoppers, and jewelry. She also does commissioned items. Jess studied illustration at Brighton University and entered a career in surface pattern design for 15 …
I love watching my cats being mighty hunters — and looking really silly as they bat a toy around the house. I found these fun cork cat toys online and thought I’d give them a try. They’re really easy to make and the cats love them. What you’ll need: Wine corks (if you’re not a …
We celebrate our cats every day and in every way, but these cat national holidays can make things a little more special. Don’t see a cat holiday here? Email us at catstermag@belvoir.com, and we’ll add it to the list! The Yearly Cat Holidays JANUARY Cat Holidays January 2: National Pet Travel Safety Day January 22: National …
Researchers from the University of Helsinki surveyed the owners of more than 4,300 cats representing 26 breed groups and identified seven distinct behavior and personality traits in cats, including activity/playfulness, fearfulness, aggression toward humans, sociability toward humans, sociability toward other cats, litter box issues and excessive grooming. The study, published in September in the journal …
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Looking for a fun but not-too-scary Halloween wreath for your front door? It’s easy to make and will give your spooky decor a nice feline touch. Instructions Wrap the yarn around your wreath form. Keep wrapping until it’s covered. You can go back and add more wraps to any bare spots. Then you can either …
I always have lots of fabric scraps lying around, so I use them up by making toys for my cats and the cats at the shelter where I volunteer. I usually just do simple squares and rectangles, but I recently decided to try some trickier shapes — like fish! If you know your way around …
I love searching the Internet for fun DIY projects — especially ones that include my cats. I found these fun feather teaser toys and knew I had to give them a try! How to Make a Toy Feather What you’ll need Scissors Felt Iron Jingle bell Satin cord Jewelry jump ring Instructions Cut out one …
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I was looking for a way to help my cats glam it up during the holidays. I found this fun project while playing around on Pinterest. These collars are super easy to make, and your cat will look extra special this holiday season. What you’ll need: Recycled children’s collared shirt (I had fun scouring thrift …
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