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Why Do Cats Knead?
By: Thepawz Lab
Tags: Cats, Cat Knead, Kitty, Cats N Things

If you are a cat parent, you must have caught your fur baby doing rhythmic pushing of her paws in and out at alternating times. It looks like kneading dough, that’s why it is also called making biscuits. They generally do this against soft objects such as blanket, cushions or your lap. Although kneading behaviour is not found in all cats, young and adult felines generally do it. They have their own ways of doing it — some use their claws while kneading where others knead with all their paws. Have you ever wondered why do cats knead? Here are some reasons behind their playful kneading habit.

Instinctive trait — It an instinctive trait which they have inherited from kitten-hood. Kittens knead their mothers’ tummies while feeding. It helps to stimulate the mother’s milk production. That’s why sometimes cats dribble at soft objects because they are expecting milk will come as it used to come when they fed. However, over a period of time, they knew that kneading doesn’t provide milk, still, they don’t refrain from kneading because it provides them with the comfort of nursing.

Making a nest — As per another theory, kneading habit in cats may be from their wild history. Wild cats create their nests by kneading piles of leaves or tall grass. Kneading not only helps them to create soft nest but also alert them from predators, prey or dangerous things hidden in the foliage. This is also the reason behind cats knead to your lap.

Making Territory — Marking territory is also one of the reasons why cats knead. Felines have scent glands, which can be activated by pushing their paws in and out. The gland secretes pheromones in their paws when they get activated. They not only mark you as their own by kneading on your lap but also deterrent other cats to back off.
Cute Cat Beds for Even Picky Kitties
By: Mel Mitchell
Tags: Cat Bed, Cats, Picky Cat, Cute Cat Bed

My cat is extremely picky. Sometimes, he’ll yowl if he’s served dry food instead of canned. In other moments, he’ll turn up his nose at a food flavor he doesn’t like and chases after a toy mouse instead.

When he naps, he prefers to be nearby. That was the main reason why providing cat beds came to mind — cute cat beds, that is.

And while he may prefer to be half out, and half in the cat bed — happily kneading and purring away — more than curling in it, it’s a pleasant sign. He deserves the best, like a good friend should.
The Purrfect Purresents
By: Jennifer Lee
Tags: Christmas, Holiday Season, Cats, Poetry On Medium, Pets

The Purrfect Purresents

The purrfect purresents

Come wrapped in fur

You curl on my lap

And give comforting purrs

Your long whiskers tickle

And your little paws knead

Your soft ears and noses

Are the cutest indeed

It was love at first sight

On those days we met

Though I had yet to find

Just how much love I’d get

This year has been rough

There are fewer gifts under the tree

The stockings aren’t as full

For this family of three

But the decorations are even more beautiful

Reflected in your saucer eyes

Joy and laughter are as abundant as ever

Brightening each other’s lives

I count my blessings

As I count your toebeans

With my heart in your paws

I know what fulfillment truly means

So no matter what we unwrap

On this socially distanced pawliday

We’ll find nothing better

Than the love that’s here to stay
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum To Create it’s First Wax Cat!
By: Weight Loss Drinks
Tags: Dogs, Cats, Cats Cats Cats

The famous wax museum, Madame Tussauds is delighted to announce that irreverent Internet sensation Grumpy Cat will be the first ever cat to be immortalized in the attraction’s history.

“This is truly an honor…” said a distinctly unimpressed Grumpy Cat. “I hate it.”

Grumpy Cat shot to stardom when her photo was posted on Reddit on September 22, 2012. To dispel suspicions that the image had been Photoshopped, she posted two videos to YouTube. The videos went viral, making her the darling of meme-loving macro-makers everywhere.

In step with Grumpy Cat’s digital celebrity, her figure will be an animatronic with five different movements. The animatronic will be unveiled at Madame Tussauds’ San Francisco location later this year in typically aloof fashion by Grumpy Cat herself. After a short stay at Madame Tussauds San Francisco, the animatronic will tour the remaining five Madame Tussauds attractions across the US.
Belly to the Sun
By: Ariella Pinedo
Tags: Cats, Haiku, Poetry On Medium

I’m a writer who has a passion for empowering others and finds value in showcasing the true you in all aspects of your life.
Facts on Persian Cats
By: Jessica Wilson
Tags: Cat Breeds, Cats, Cats N Things, Persian Cat, Persian

Facts on Persian Cats

The origin of a Persian cat is still a mystery, It’s commonly believed that Persian cats were originated in Mesopotamia, which was later named Persia and is now modern-day Iran.

Their soft features and mild personality attracted the attention of Pietro Della Valle, an Italian nobleman who is credited with bringing these felines to Europe in the 17th century.

Description

This cat has a unique appearance: a large, round head; large, round eyes; a small nose; full faces; and tiny ears with rounded tips.

These cat’s legs are short, thick, and strong, round, firm paws to support their sturdy bodies. The tail is short and equal to the length of the cat’s body.

A long, thick, shiny coat with a fine texture completes the overall look of a Persian cat. These Cats are available in over 80 different color combinations.

Coat Length: Long, thick, glossy

Persian Cats Lifespan: 15 to 20 years

Persian Cats Size / Weight: Persian cat males weighing 9 to 14 pounds and females weighing 7 to 11 pounds.

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Let’s Fall in Love with Nature
Tags: Cats, Nature, Plants, Apps, Dogs

Maybe, our plant identifier will provoke your interest, and you will decide to decorate your house with a bushy monstera or shake up your life by bringing a lively pet into it. But getting a plant or a pet is just the beginning of the story — you will have to take care of a new member of your family. And the NatureID app can become your reliable assistant — it will give you care tips and help identify a disease in case your plant gets sick (which, we hope, will never happen).

Connect and share

When you fall in love with something, your first impulse is to share this love with the whole world. NatureID will back you up on this. We have an Instagram account with thousands of followers who care for nature just like you do. Tag us on your pictures, leave comments — and you will find soulmates to share your passion with.

Over one million people from more than 170 countries all over the world have already come to appreciate what our plant identifier can offer, from plant and pet recognition to care and treatment recommendations. But we are not going to stop here. We would like people to understand that beauty is all around us and that in our ever-changing world, it always pays to stop and smell the flowers.
The Virus, Day 281 and 282, Dimondale, Michigan
By: Sexy Hermit
Tags: Michigan, Cats, Yoga, Science, Life

Yesterday was the solstice. We missed out on seeing the conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn. MI is not known for its clear skies in the cold months. Maybe we’ll see them tonight. We started doing yoga first thing in the morning now. Just what ever looks good on YouTube for 10 to 20 minutes.

The cat of course has to “participate” with us so that makes it more fun when he weaves in and out of our way.

Be well!

PS My drill batteries from Ebay finally showed up. WOW they have some serious tracking issues. I raised holy hell thinking I got scammed. I’m still not even sure I did not and this is actually from the first vendor making up for bad vending. So messed up. Think I’ll stay away from Ebay for a while anyway. Factory direct maybe? Risky too!
Cats Hate Feeling Lonely
By: For You
Tags: Category, Cats, Catholic, Cats N Things, Cát

Many people think that cats are solitary creatures but this is not the case. While cats can be left by themselves longer than dogs, kitties also long for love, attention and companionship just like our other humans or furry pets. When they are left alone for a long, long time, they can become sad, lethargic and even worse, depressed.

Even if they are too busy, cat owners should spend quality time with their pet cat. They can set aside 15 minutes to play with them every now and then so it will stay happy and healthy. Another solution is to adopt another feline, to always keep it company.

Cats Hate Filthy Litter Boxes

Whether at home or in public, people do not like to use a dirty toilet, which is disgusting. Actually, cats also feel this way when it comes to filthy litter boxes.

That being said, cat litter boxes should be cleaned every other day or better yet, every day. This depends on the number of cats as well as their toilet habits. If they do not like to clean poop every single day they can invest in a self-cleaning litter box.

Cleaning a liter box is not only about scooping poop. The frequency of replacing litter depends on the type of litter used, how often it is scooped and the number of cats in a home.

Cats Hate Spoiled Food

Cats, just like people, hate digging into spoiled food. Firstly, spoiled/stale food smells and tastes bad and worst of all; it is detrimental to their health. When food is exposed for a long time, particularly in warm weather, this can develop bacteria like Salmonella and Staphylococcus.

Every time they buy or serve meals to their cat, it is important to check the expiation dates on wet and dry food. In case there is lots of food left by their cat, they may have to evaluate the amount it really needs to eat. They can consult a veterinarian to know how much to feed them, based on their breed, age, size and activities.

Cats Hate Yucky Medicine

When people feel sick, they need to take some medicine no matter how yucky it tastes. Cats feel the same way too when taking their medicine. Most of them make their medicine foam inside their mouth, let the pill stay in their esophagus then spit it out.

Whatever kind of medicine cats need to take, whether to treat a cold, infection or chronic condition that needs to be given continuously, the experience should be more pleasant for them.

They can train their cat to feel comfortable when holding its face and mouth, give a reward like a small treat when giving the medicine to associate it with something positive. Finally, they can set a schedule to give medicine so cats know when to expect it to be given.

If still they find it hand to administer pills, soft treats that have pockets to hold pills will do the trick.

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Korean Cat Cafes
By: Sh T Happens - Lost Girl Travel
Tags: Photography, Cats, South Korea, Cafe, Travel

Travel. South Korea. Culture.

Korean Cat Cafes

Getting my fix (Photo credit to the author)

I have a severe disease, but it’s prevalent in modern-day women, and I am not ashamed. It’s called CRAZY CAT LADY syndrome. Life is tough for sufferers of this disease who are traveling and can not have 27 cats of their very own. Korea has the answer, the cat café! Whenever my friends and I start twitching and get the urge to take a selfie with a stray, it’s time. We can get our cute cat fix alongside our caffeine fix, and it’s bloody marvellous. Korea I salute you.
Savannah Cat Personality
By: Jessica Wilson
Tags: Cat Breeds, Savannah Cats, Savannah, Cats, Cats N Things

Savannah Cat Personality

The Savannah is a hybrid cat breed. It is a crossbreed between an African serval and a domestic cat. Savannah cats have tall and slim bodies with large ears.

Savannahs are a newer breed beginning in the late 80’s, and the breed grows more breeders worldwide are mating an African serval to a domestic cat successfully.

Savannah Cat

Description

Although later generations of the breed are similar in weight to other breeds, they appear larger due to their height. Savannah Cats are characterized by their long, slender necks, triangular heads, and large, wide ears that sit on top of their heads. They also have longer-than-average legs. Exposure to friendly atmospheres with positive reinforcement work best. These cats are not comparable to Bengal cats. Bengal cats have an opposite body structure to the Savannah cat.

Savannah Cat Lifespan: 12–20 years

Savannah Cat Weight: 12–25 pounds

Exercise: High

Are Savannah Cat Hypoallergenic : No

Savannah Cat Personality

The character of this cat is playful, adventurous, and loyal. So these cats love to play in the water and can be trained to walk on a rope and play.

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Do humans ever have luck in the Lost and Found department?
By: Nancy M. West
Tags: Positive Thinking, Life Lessons, Cats, Life, Pets

Think about when you left something on a plane or at a restaurant and during the time you realized it was missing, did you rethink your last steps? Or were you freaking out the entire time saying, “I’ll never find it!” We can hope that some nice person finds it and turns it in, but when you think about it, most of our “stuff” can be replaced.

Beyond typical stuff we sometimes lose, like my mousie, I think that humans do more freaking out when they believe they “lost” something perhaps they never had and think they don’t deserve to “find” it. Maybe it’s a better job or nicer home or more compatible human.

Well, we all deserve to “find” it, whatever your “it” may be. Stop thinking you’ll never find it because when you think that, guess what? You’ll never find it!

And when you DO find your catnip, think about sharing your happiness, even in little ways! Maybe it’s being a little nicer or smiling at a stranger and opening a door… get it?

At a minimum, stop hissing!

To bring a smile to your heart and a new perspective on life… get PAWS delivered to your inbox weekly, by clicking here!
BLACK CAT (Great Poems Series)
By: Dan Lyndon
Tags: Cats, Rilke, Poetry

A ghost, though invisible, still is like a place

your sight can knock on, echoing; but here

within this thick black pelt, your strongest gaze

will be absorbed and utterly disappear:

just as a raving madman, when nothing else

can ease him, charges into his dark night

howling, pounds on the padded wall, and feels

the rage being taken in and pacified.

She seems to hide all looks that have ever fallen

into her, so that, like an audience,

she can look them over, menacing and sullen,

and curl to sleep with them. But all at once

as if awakened, she turns her face to yours;

and with a shock, you see yourself, tiny,

inside the golden amber of her eyeballs

suspended, like a prehistoric fly.

BY RAINER MARIA RILKE

Translated: Stephen Mitchell
It’s snowing cats and dogs!
By: Dtv Group
Tags: Dogs, Cats, Merry Christmas, Foodbanks

Need something to smile about?

Well, here’s some season’s greetings from the furry companions of all of us at DTV. And heavens, after the past few months we could not be more thankful for the sanity of those morning dog walks and the (awkward) smiles as the cat once more strolls across the keyboard displaying its bum to the watching Zoom world.

We’ve all been living online this year and you don’t need us to tell you why. And so while we hope our canine and feline friends will raise a smile, we also want to send the warmest thoughts to anyone who has struggled this year, and especially to anyone who for whatever reason is not together with loved ones as the year draws towards a close.

The worst of times never fails to bring out the best in people. To support great work and spread a little warmth to those who need it, we decided to make donations this year to a number of food banks that serve communities close to our offices in London, Delhi, Seoul, Hong Kong, Austria and Sydney.

You can find out more about their wonderful work, and if you wish make your own donation, via the links below.

Feeding Hong Kong

Foodbank Australia

Wooyang Korea

Zomato Feeding India

The Trussell Trust UK

Smart City Austria

This seemingly eternal year will soon be behind us, and we look forward to working with all of our clients, colleagues, partners, and friends to make this world a little more equal, compassionate and kind in 2021.

With very best wishes from us all at DTV.

Your DTV Team
This Year, I Became a Cat Guy
By: Max Ufberg
Tags: How I Got Through This, Self, Cats, 2020, Pets

Alfie is a picky eater. Unless you’ve got a tuna-and-chicken bisque on hand — and not just any bisque, it’s got to be a specific senior-branded bisque made by Hartz Delectables — he won’t give a shit what you’ve put in his bowl. I learned this lesson the hard way. Over the last few months, I have spent close to $200 on different brands and flavors of cat food, always to no avail. Any time I’ve tried a divergence, he’ll simply perch next to his food bowl and glare at me through cloudy narrowed eyes. The message is clear — don’t get cute.

I met Alfie about a year and a half ago when my girlfriend and I started dating. He was 15 at the time, and not even his plush white-and-gray coat could hide how thin and sick he was. Just a few months after our meeting, Alfie was diagnosed with stomach cancer and remains on chemo to this day. He’s still kicking though, and he’s spent the last eight months living with my girlfriend and me in Northeast Pennsylvania, where I grew up and where we moved in March just as the death toll was starting to rise. After my girlfriend, I’ve probably interacted the most with Alfie — Alfonzo if we’re being formal, though I also call him Alfo, Alfster, Fonz, Fonzy, and, inexplicably, Fuzz Rat — since the pandemic started.

Given our close proximity, I’ve filled a mental scrapbook with notes of his idiosyncrasies: He only likes water that comes out of the glass a human is already drinking; his tongue sometimes hangs out of his mouth as if he’s — forgive me, Alfie — some kind of overeager puppy; and he looks like a wheezing bureaucrat when he falls asleep while seated upright on the back of the couch.

This may all sound weird, and believe me, I used to think cat people were weird. Cat people gape from across the room as their pet yawns and scratches up the furniture. They speak in hushed tones about how precious their feline looks as it snoozes two-thirds of the day away, mindful of their volume lest the creature wake up and scamper away for the nearest dark corner. Compared to dogs, who return your love and affection, cats offer up an almost parasitic relationship. You feed and house them and in return, they allow you the occasional pat.

Or so I thought. Alfie may not run over to sniff my crotch the second I walk through the door, but he does walk over and plop down next to me when I’m working at my desk. He takes care to give my hand a single appreciative lick whenever I dump some more bisque into his bowl. That whole thing about cats’ standoffishness — it’s bullshit. They’re not as needy as dogs, sure, but they’re not the slinking sociopaths we make them out to be.

Alfie’s companionship is boring, but it’s real and it’s constant. He is quiet and sleepy. He has an annoyingly picky palate and he has a nasty habit of batting at my feet when he’s ready for another round of bisque. But he’s also here, and in a year like this one, that’s more than enough.
Our Pet’s New Year’s Resolutions
By: Janice Arenofsky
Tags: Resolutions, Cats, New Year, Dogs, Pets

Here in no particular order is a list I’ve compiled of resolutions many owners would like their pets to make for the coming New Year 2021.

1. I will not splash water all over the floor when drinking from my bowl. Should it occur, I will wipe the liquid up with a paper towel and throw it in the garbage bin in the right-hand corner of the kitchen.

2. I will stand quietly on the grooming table and not make sudden moves especially when the clippers or scissors are moving at great speed.

3. I will not hide under the bed or at the back of some overpacked closet full of smelly athletic garb when it’s time to have my nails trimmed. I will walk out elegantly into the arms of my person who is kind enough to perform this service.

4. I will not re-eat what I’ve just regurgitated not even if it now looks more alluring than ever.

5. Cats will not jump on mom’s head and shoulders while she’s working on the laptop, thus causing anything from minor glitches to a full-out crash.

6. Dogs will stand at the door and woof or signal in some way that they need to use the outdoor bathroom. Signaling does not mean rolling on your back as if you want a tummy rub.

7. I will not loiter in front of the refrigerator when it’s open so no one can close the door until the alarm goes off and frightens the loiterer.

8. I will try VERY HARD not to eat any poop outside or inside no matter how delectable it appears. Should the unthinkable occur, I shall refrain from kissing mom for a minimum of 12 hours.

9. I will keep my winter coat that was purchased at an ungodly price on my body no matter how annoying or unnecessary it seems.

10. Cats will not race around the house in a lunatic fashion so that they nearly trip up the people who feed them and make sure they’re warm.

11. Cats will not tease the 15-year-old dog just because they can get away with it.

12. Dogs will not bark hysterically should they be outside when the pool cleaners come.

13. Dogs will not bark hysterically when the gardener’s leaf blower comes within two feet of the back door.

14. Dogs will not bark hysterically when the FEDEX or UPS guy delivers to the front door. They also will not bark hysterically when someone of unknown origin rings the doorbell.

15. Dogs will readjust their internal alarm clocks to reflect a later dinner hour.

16. Dogs will not scream to be let out of their crates after they eat since the piercing shrieks unnerve the owner.

17. Dogs will make a concerted effort to cooperate more fully during the bathing and blow-dry procedures.

18. PETS WILL LEARN HOW TO REFILL THEIR WATER BOWLS.

19. PETS WILL WASH OUT THEIR FOOD BOWLS WITH HOT SOAPY WATER.

20. PETS WILL SHOW APPRECIATION FOR A WARM HOUSE IN WINTER AND A COOL HOUSE IN SUMMER BY USING THE CANINE SMILE OR THE CAT PURR-SNUGGLE.
Merry Catmas Everybody
By: Louise Peacock
Tags: Christmas, Cats, Festivus, Friendship, Pets

Merry Catmas Everybody

I would like to thank everyone here who has contributed articles and pictures and everyone who is following this publication.

I have loved all of your contributions. You are all fabulous and I look forward to hearing more from you all.

Bruce Walker, Julie Amidon-Conklin, Dennett, Drew Spangler aka Orlando Laser Lipo Services, Martina Doleckova, Erika Burkhalter, the introvert, Andrea Cannon, Barbara Radisavljevic, Jean Crawford Evans, Farah Egby, Carolyn Riker, Melissa Speed, Cynthia Giles, Kristen Gregerson, Jeff Hanlon, Nawal Alansaari, Darby Days, Su Terry, Kirsty Hayden, J.C. Scull, Vi.Smith, Anita Sud, Dan Leicht, Mom of 3 Cats, Nancy Parish, Eira Braun-Labossiere 🌻, Max Klein, Mimi Bordeaux, Franco Amati, Erin M. SinghJune Nguyen, Sandhya Ganesh, Bridget Cougar, Christina Sng, Roxana Anton, Lucia Siochi, Ana Ryan, Impolite Tulip, Renata Pavrey, Tabitha Long, Jamie Hurley, Magda Paiva, Saqib Ali, Christie Li, LM Botha, Muhammad Nasrullah Khan, Fatima Nawaz, Christine Schoenwald, Pam Saraga, Evershed, Erika Sauter

Merry Catmas and a very Purry New Year!
Playing Robinson Crusoe
Tags: Poem, Poetry, Cats, Dogs, Pets

Pussy can sit by the fire and sing,

Pussy can climb a tree,

Or play with a silly old cork and string

To ‘muse herself, not me.

But I like Binkie, my dog, because

He knows how to behave;

So, Binkie’s the same as the First Friend was,

And I am the Man in the Cave.

Pussy will play Man-Friday till

It’s time to wet her paw

And make her walk on the window-sill

(For the footprint Crusoe saw);

Then she fluffles her tail and mews,

And scratches and won’t attend.

But Binkie will play whatever I choose,

And he is my true First Friend.

Pussy will rub my knees with her head,

Pretending she loves me hard;

But the very minute I go to my bed

Pussy runs out in the yard.

And there she stays till the morning light;

So I know it is only pretend;

But Binkie, he snores at my feet all night,

And he is my Firstest Friend!
Candy Part 1
By: Bridget Miller
Tags: Children, Cats, Heart, Adorable, Love

This story comes to life in the year of 2007 when a little girl receives a kitten around Halloween. There is an instant connection between them, the kitten and girl. The furry friend is named, Candy. The small child throws her around all of the time, often like a “rag-doll.”
The Virus, Day 280, Dimondale, Michigan
By: Sexy Hermit
Tags: Michigan, Art, Cats, Ceramics, Life

Cat still has it all figured out better than us all.

This article has been on my mind since I read it yesterday.

Read it!!!!

In my opinion its all true. Are we even CAPABLE of being better people in this fucking country?

I find myself just wanting to run from all of you. Me and my partner do nothing but consider just how far we can run and still make money and survive. We have our MI Mittens for sale and they are moving so fast now. Hoping for a 10 fold increase, at least, by this time next year.

I really do love helping my partner Brooke make and sell these. I LOVE MICHIGAN! I wish we all had our shit together. I wish we could find more consensus on what makes it “great” or not, but the beauty of this place will always be undeniable. Making a thing that promotes the better side of Michigan has always been a bit a dream for me. These do the job. I hope you take a look and consider getting one for yourself or as a gift. Get one because you love this place as much as any other. Get one because you know the haters are just wrong about the Great Lake state. Get one because, like me and Brooke, we intend to never leave no matter what. Get one in hopes that others consider what they may be missing about the best place on Earth, MY MI.

I LOVE MY MI!
Whiskerzzz
Tags: Pets And Animals, Cats, Online Dating, Dogs, Pets

INTRODUCTION

First of all, congratulations on having made it through 2020 without going bonkers! A year so bizarre that it even got the introverts wishing for some human interaction. Admit it or not, this pandemic made us realize the importance of socializing and having people around. Now imagine this year from a pet’s perspective…Having to stay at home all day long for months on end and that too for a reason completely unknown to them.

Be it chilling out with your friends or taking your pet to the nearby park, humans and animals alike had been deprived of these joyful moments. This, my lovely readers, is the reason we decided to come up with Whiskerzzz — an online geosocial ‘petworking’ application to connect all pet-parents and their pets.

Whether it is to build new friendships or to find love or to simply go on play dates, Whiskerzzz shall provide an easy and fun way to find the ‘pawfect’ match for you as well as your furry buddy. While we are on this subject, I would like to take the liberty of sharing one of my favorite quotes of all time:

“Such short little lives our pets have to spend with us, and they spend most of it waiting for us to come home each day.

It is amazing how much love and laughter they bring into our lives and even how much closer we become with each other because of them.”

― John Grogan, Marley and Me: Life and Love With the World’s Worst Dog

Whiskerzzz will also provide users with a list of pet-friendly places (pet-cafes, pet parks, pet spas etc), pet-related events and adoptive centers near you.

Our pets might be a small part of our lives, but to them, we are their whole life. So, what’s stopping you from creating memories and connecting with other people nearby that share a similar passion for pets? Is it that you don’t have one? No worries, all animal friendly non-pet owners are welcome as well!

So, is Whiskerzzz like a dating app? Well, in crude terms yes BUT instead of swiping through boring humans it features more of dogs, cats and other furry angels. Yes! Non-mainstream pet-parents we have got you covered as well. Additionally, you can also use this platform to find pet-sitters.

What about Catfishing? We take this issue seriously and in order to minimize Catfishing, Whiskerzzz uses video profile. Once there is a match between two users, both users are required to share their video with each another as an introduction and they chat if they both are satisfied with what they see.

In its early stages Whiskerzzz would only be launched in India on Android platform. If our concept gains enough love and support from our users, we shall seek to expand our startup on other platforms and in other countries as well.
Capable
By: J.L. Littlejohn
Tags: Relationships, Life Lessons, Poetry, Cats, Poetry Sunday

Free Verse Poetry

times even in the grip of trouble

get no less a sunrise than sun is capable

the capable beauty all we have…

–Ed Roberson

Motionlessㅤand surely dead

the sparrow’s feathers neat ㅤclaimed.

Bore cleanㅤas if to sleep somehow

it tucked its tiny feet then self

in between the eye-teeth of a cat

life-lustered black button eyes behind

buttonholes tightly stitched.

Two paws, torso stretched willed presence

proud perch upon my sunny threshold

hunter’s lime effulgent eyes glare

summoning by cat-speak,ㅤL o o o k.

Not haste enough in my response

his mews coming again with emphasis

L o o kㅤL O O O K.

I wrinkleㅤsounding no shockㅤ

breath caught where plosive might form mid throat

raw chastise as Badㅤ& Dead.

Lowering an opened handㅤstilled birdㅤ

gifted warm into waiting palm

as if that feathered whole laid wrapped

ㅤ[Not like in protest from mouseㅤonce.

ㅤㅤAnnounced, it went in headfirst

ㅤmuscle fidgeting, tail writhing serpentineㅤuntil gone].

Gingerlyㅤtaking the apt rogue up

we purr together under heat of sun

incautious birds flitting out and in vining wisteria

ㅤ…but just as you

he doesn’t stay long in these arms,

more nature-given gesture shown to hungers:

I come capable ㅤof surviving alone.
The cat
By: Moni Vazquez
Tags: Poetry, Blue Insights, Cats, Poetry On Medium, Pets

The Cat

Image By Author

Oh well you found your place,

Again. The unusual space.

The house is yours and nothing’s mine.

You are the cat, the house’s boss and wizard.

I strive to feed your needs

Yet nasty looks you pay me with…

I snuggle you a home,

And all you do is take my bed. And couch.

I work and bust my ass all day

And home I come to hear your word

I’m not enough! Not what you need!

How dare I be such little help? Alone, I left you again.

I chop your meat to feed you well,

I fluff your pillow and your bed,

I play with mice and thread and yarn

You look at me, my cat, what have I done?

Oh cat, you’re such a thing of joy,

The torture of real love. Those eyes… and claws.

Yet there you are in my darkest days,

One paw on my hand, a purr for my ear and heart.

You are my cat, the weird, insolent.

and oh so free of me. Yet one and loyal still.

How can this be? I fake disinterest, but then?

One meow and I’m at your paws!
Deeds-n’-Duties
Tags: Duties, Mice, Poetry, Deeds, Cat

Deeds-n’-Duties

Addendum! Far from it! The guinea pigs and rats came

from far-n’-wide: the mice just(ly) joined the parade.

Incentive. The front-line troops rushed forth in great

quantities to meet the IND application deadline.

Disclaimer. Ted did not free the captive mice — almost

the opposite is true!, not quite [Addendum prepended — ed. Ted].

Deeds-n’-Duties. The cat wrote the copy. Ted copied

the cat. The copyright subsists with the mice.

Background (Check). Ted was granTed

an unrestricTed access to the mouse breeding facility.

Introduction. Ted’s and the black cat’s ways crossed

as usual: unintentionally on pur(r)pose.

Hypothesis. As always, all possibilities were off the table

because Ted’s unfurnished studio was — unfurnished.

Materials and Methods. THE MOUSE HOUSE escapees [Kudos,

Ted! — ed. Ted] consented, each having its own reason:

a) To smooth out the post-house party hangover,

also known as the morning after (the intra-wee-nous hours).

b) To dissipate the nauseating ‘survival of the fittest’

euphoria or dysphoria, collectively known as lethargy.

c) All of the above in the words below.

d) Let there be orgy.

Results. ‘Fuck!, plain and simple,’ sexclaimed

lovely Heureka the moment she found Ted.

Discussion. “Mice, like cats, can’t choose how they’re born.” —

“Cats, unlike mice, can choose to die watching porn.”

Conclusion. The last part or section of this writing, in which

the cats (1) and mice (1717) are summed up.

References. Mouse House (185). Resurrection (296). House

Trap (610). Deadlock (1012). Raccoon (1482–1486).
Abyssinian Cat Personality
By: Jessica Wilson
Tags: Cat Breeds, Abyssinian, Abyssinian Cat, Cats, Cats N Things

Abyssinian Cat Personality

The Abyssinian cat looks similar to the African wildcat. This cat breed can directly trace her roots to Nile Valley.

In 1860, it was brought to Britain by an army officer Lord Robert Napier from Abyssinian (now Ethiopia).

This cat was named Zulu, and it was the first cat breed referred to today as the Abyssinian cat. At the initial stage, these cats were crossed with British Shorthairs, and later with oriental breeds.

Abyssinian Cat

Description

Abyssinian cats have beautiful medium-sized cats with strong flexible bodies and long slender legs. They have round wedge-shaped heads with distinctive small tufts on the tips of ears and large almond-shaped eyes.

They will talk to you in a soft voice. The coat on the Abyssinian is short and has tufts of hair in her ears. The coloring of the Abyssinian is very unique.

The majority of the fur has lines of color on each individual hair with the coat looking darker along the spine line. The most well know color is ‘ruddy’ but there are several others.

Coat Length: Short, Medium

Abyssinian Cat lifespan: 9 to 15 years

Size: Males weighing 7 to 10 pounds and females weighing 6 to 8 pounds

Abyssinian Cat Personality

The Abyssinian cat breed is very intelligent and curious and it enjoys a human company.

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WHY DO CATS HATE WATER?
By: Bennajim Qatar
Tags: Cats, Cats And Dogs, Cats N Things, Animals, Health

cats hate water: Cats are notorious for hating water. Luckily, bathing a cat is never needed. But have you ever ever wondered why they hate water so much? There are probable behavioral and possibly biological reasons for this.

Some cats actually just like the water!

Cats are funny creatures, some actually do like water! it’s not uncommon for a few owners to say their cat’s affinity for it. Splashing and pawing at streams of water probably have more to try to to with the play on light and shininess of the water than anything .

Some breeds of cats are literally known for enjoying swimming, like the Turkish Van, which has been nicknamed “the swimming cat” for that reason.

Three reasons why most cats hate water

Behaviorally cats are generally less tolerant of change and new experiences than, say, the dog. A cat that has never been exposed to water probably won’t just like the feeling of getting their body drenched it. A cat that has regularly been exposed to water as kitten could also be more accepting of it. Cats also are very fastidious creatures. They spend tons of your time grooming themselves and certain aren’t big fans of getting anything that doesn’t smell “normal” on their fur. In their eyes, you’re creating more work for them by bathing them. There are likely biological reasons as well. albeit many cats love the taste of fish, they’re not ocean or river dwelling creatures historically. The domesticated cats are descendants of felines that typically sleep in dry arid areas. they need never learned to swim because there was no evolutionary need for it. This behavior, or lack thereof, has stuck around in our modern-day cats.

Tips if you want to bathe a cat

Bathing is never needed for cats either. If your cat does got to be bathed for medical reasons, or if they became overly dirty for a few reason, there are some ways to form it a touch less stressful.

Fill the bathtub first, the sound and splashing of running water will make things worse. Line the bathtub with a folded towel (which will in fact become wet) in order that they desire they need something to grip onto. A slippery tub floor also will cause more stress for the cat. Use a container to carefully pour water over, versus employing a faucet. Lastly, be really careful round the face and eyes!

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My Cats, over the years, all from the streets
By: Farhan Kermani
Tags: Pets And Animals, Cats, Animals, Paws, Pets

I just write whatever comes to mind. A writer, reader, near accountant, small time investor, avid political follower and a nice man to know
IS IT TRUE OR FALSE THAT BLACK CATS ARE BAD LUCK FOR US?
By: Bennajim Qatar
Tags: Cats, Cats N Things

Globally black cats have different meanings and not all are associated with bad luck.

specifically black cats, Ancient Egyptians worshipped cats, and saw them as gods(as we said ancient people).

In Japan, black cats are seen to be a form of cupid. They believe you are more likely to find love if you have a black cat.

But across France and Spain during Medieval times, cats were associated with bad luck and curses.

In medieval Germany, it was believed that if a black cat crossed your path from left to right, you would be cursed.

Other myths of what black cats will bring to you include; if a black cat is resting on the bed of an ill person, it will bring them death and if you turn your back to a black cat, you will become cursed.

These myths and superstitions have stuck with us and are the initial building blocks to our mystical associations with black cats.
Ragamuffin Cat Personality
By: Jessica Wilson
Tags: Cat Breeds, Cats, Cats N Things, Ragamuffin Cat, Raggamuffin

Ragamuffin Cat Personality

Ragamuffin cat was created by Ragdoll owners who crossed the breed with other cats. Some breeders wanted to introduce new colors and patterns while others thought it was important to widen the actual breed.

The breeding of Ragdolls was strictly controlled by that breed’s founder, Ann Baker, a new group formed to create its breed. So they outcrossed to Persians, Himalayans and domestic longhaired cats, to increase the size and to bring about other changes in appearance that would differentiate the Ragamuffin from the Ragdoll.

The name Ragamuffin was chosen in part as an honor to the founding breed.

Ragamuffin Cat

Description

The Ragamuffin cat has a large, long body. It is heavily boned with a long tail and a plush coat. This cat has a medium-sized head but her fur makes her face look large. Ragamuffin cat appears even bigger than it is.

The ears are also medium-sized and are set on the sides of the head. The legs are long and strong. This cat has a well-developed chin and the oval eyes in blue.

Coat Length: long and silky

Ragamuffin cat lifespan: 8–13 yrs

Ragamuffin cat size: males weigh more than 20 pounds, Females usually weigh 10 to 15 pounds.

Ragamuffin Cat Personality

These cats want nothing more than to follow his people around and sit in a lap whenever possible.

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Survival Kit
Tags: Poetry, Death, Survival Kit, Cat, Life

Survival Kit

HEad oN or off, the cock sure as hell knew exactly where it was headed.

Well, wasps . . . Some ThINGS can only bee done in exchange for life.

Ten survival kits minus nine lives equals one not for purrchase:

a deliCATe situation difficult to extriCATe oneself from.

Dead cAt bouNCE, barker! A mi(aow)sleading sign of moribundity.
Are We Asking Too Much From People When We Ask Them to Be Present?
By: Jennica Janae
Tags: Questions, Food For Thought, Mindfulness, Being Present, Thoughts

Are We Asking Too Much From People When We Ask Them to Be Present?

@scottiewarman

I was on the phone with one of my girlfriends the other day, Christmas Day as a matter of fact, and we have an interesting conversation. It wasn’t until after I got off the phone with her that I really thought about it though.

My friend had been upset because she didn’t feel like her boyfriend was spending enough time with her during the holidays. You see, they live together, so physically they were together. But emotionally they were not.

She was feeling like he wasn’t able or willing to put his phone down and be present with her.

Every time she asked him to, he got upset with her which only made her more upset. And then they fought about it. But choosing to fight about it on Christmas of all the days, seemed a bit unnecessary. At least to me. I mean, he could have easily put his phone down for a little bit and acted like he cared.

Or maybe he couldn’t…
Eyes
Tags: Mental Health, Writing, Thoughts, Self Reflection

I realized this might not make much sense to anyone else reading because my thoughts are so scattered. Honestly, even I don’t really know what this is. But maybe someone out there will relate. Maybe someone will read this and think ‘hey that’s how I’m feeling’. And if it helps anyone feel like they’re not alone, then it’ll all be worth it.

TW: depression

I looked in the mirror yesterday. Like really stopped and looked at myself. It’s been a while since I’ve done that. I started crying. If I’m being completely honest I’m scared. I’m scared of the person that looked back at me. I’m scared of how lifeless I look. I don’t recognize myself.

I used to love my eyes. I loved how they sparkled when I was happy and how they would light up when I was excited about something. I used to think they were amazing. So what happened? Why is it that now whenever I look in the mirror I see emotionless orbs staring back at me? I guess I grew up and realized the world isn’t as amazing as I thought it was. It’s funny to think about now. All my childhood innocence disappeared in a matter of months as I slowly dug myself into a deeper hole.

I feel like a ghost. I’ve felt like this for a long time. So long that I don’t really remember feeling any other way. I think I might be holding myself back from getting better because I’m scared of feeling something different. At least with this, I know what to expect. I know what I’m going to think about daily. If I tried to get better I’m allowing myself to be vulnerable. Maybe I’m too scared to do that right now. Maybe I’m not ready. But I really want to be ready. I want to feel something again. Anything.

I hate my eyes now. I want to see them light up again. I want to see a smile that reaches my eyes. I want a lot of things but I don’t do much to get there. Then I ask myself if I deserve it. I wonder if that’s just part of healing. An endless cycle of wanting something and then questioning if you deserve it.

I guess the real question I have is what will it take? What do I have to do to be able to look in the mirror and smile at myself? What do I need to do to think my eyes are pretty again?
Kenzie Kuhn
By: Kenzie Kuhn
Tags: Poetry, Love, Thoughts, Life, Feelings

There is beauty all around us

see what the world has to offer

we have mountains and tree pines

views that make the heart grow fonder

We have warmth we can share

in the hands we’re blessed to hold

we have laughter and tears

and souls that old refuse to grow old

Sometimes, we need to stop and take in

this wondrous life we’ve been given

the day we can love and be loved in return

is the day we truly start living
OK so right now I’m just thinking about how in middle school everyone was just fucking psychos like.
By: Emma Jackson
Tags: Thoughts

OK so right now I’m just thinking about how in middle school everyone was just fucking psychos like. The teachers will just let us do whatever the fuck we want it like I was a math class one day and I remembered some kid just hit her fucking box mod like bitch what. mrs. Gray was the chillist teacher ever. that’s all rn.
My thoughts on Floyd Mayweather fighting Logan Paul
By: David Cremeriuc
Tags: Sports, Boxer, Fight, Thoughts, Boxing

On February 20th, Logan Paul will fight Floyd “Money” Mayweather. I think it’s very easy to predict who will win, because Floyd Mayweather is one of the best fighters in the world with a current record of 50–0 and Logan Paul is a youtuber who has a 0–1 record. There are 1 million scenarios where Floyd Mayweather is going to win, but let’s take a look at the scenarios where Logan Paul is going to win.

The first scenario that I can think of is Logan Paul hitting a very powerful and lucky shot. It will be pretty hard for Logan Paul to do this because Floyd Mayweather is a very good defensive fighter. On the other side, I think that’s what Logan Paul will be aiming for as Floyd Mayweather is way better than him. The second and the last scenario that I can think of is Logan Paul somehow injuring Floyd Mayweather very bad, like breaking his arm or something where Logan Paul would automatically win.
You Inspire Me to Write
Tags: Motivation, Writing Tips, Inspiration, Thoughts, Writing

MOTIVATION

You Inspire Me to Write

Photo by Green Chameleon on Unsplash

“You gotta know I’m different”

In Shekinah’s song called Different, these lyrics constantly get a special place in my heart. Sometimes they remind me that I may just be significantly different from you and you may significantly differ from the other person. Why this is constantly forgotten when we talk about writing inspiration is slightly beyond me.

We often find constant advocacy for similar inspiration till it gains a monotonous theme. Maybe books; maybe movies; maybe success stories. But in this new age of my own writing enlightenment, I find it rather uplifting to learn from the underdogs.

In the past couple of days, it has dawned on me that I get a kick from watching the underdog struggle to get to the top. It is not in a sadistic manner. I mean it gives me immense joy to see one who is just like me trying to exploit their full potential and have a shot at being at the top.

Certainly, some of the results that I have seen so far are nothing short of remarkable. Sometimes, I wish most people in the world would experience that moment. A fleeting second where the wind passes you and you just realize that this person will one day soar above the clouds.

That has now proven to be a great boost in my aspirations as a writer. Clutching on to the idea of success while trying to blend in with the big leagues might just seem impossible. Looking to the one who stands beside you in a mythical race to the other side should strike your heart and pump your zeal beyond what your imagination lies.

I am not sure whether I speak for myself but I am confident that I am not the only one who experiences a sense of calm in watching the underdog morph into a mightier version of themselves.

Learn from the underdog. Since you might be one, you could look at what your friend is doing, they might just have the right ingredients for success; even in writing.
If Only…
By: Gayumi Wijewardana
Tags: Poetry, Thoughts, Life, Writing, Poems On Medium

If only you knew what this solitude has caused us.

If only you knew what I really felt.

If only you could tell me what you felt in your heart.

If only we were undoubtedly falling for us. If only you could make sense in the things I have felt, and yours for me.....

It’s a beautiful day afterall , and I wonder how you are; I wonder what you think about when you lay down at night. I wonder how we could get to a point where I can’t smile on the phone but for real and tell you everything that made us happy that week.

If only you could sit with me and talk to me looking at the eyes and be as thrilled as you once were in my imagination.

If only, then what?