Cole and Marmalade have special insight into human behavior. In this cute video, A Cat's Guide to Loving a Human, (see below) the two cat sociologists provide helpful tips on how to keep your human happy. The authoritative kitties have a keen understanding about the special bond between the two species.
The two sociologists (Cole on the left) in a meeting.
Their smart suggestions for cats regarding humans include:
Porsche the cat is back home with his family six months
after Hurricane Sandy.
I love stories like this. And as a Jersey girl, I especially love this one as I was deeply saddened by the destruction of Sandy in my home state.
Porsche the cat, who went missing after Hurricane Sandy, made an amazing 8-mile journey back home to his family. Last Wednesday, when Carol Baumann, heard the cat's meows on the back deck of their Toms River, New Jersey home. She couldn't believe it.
“I saw the green eyes and I said, ‘My God in heaven, it’s Porsche!’” said Baumann.
As reported by NbcPhiladelphia.com, the beautiful black kitty and his family were evacuated by boat from their Toms River shore home after Hurricane Sandy. They stayed with relatives in Point Pleasant Borough until they could return home. While there, Porsche escaped from the house. Baumann and her mother Uranie Roberts thought they'd never see their dear cat again. But Porsche had other plans.
Porsche wanted to go home. On his long trek back to his family, the determined cat not only had to deal with traffic, he even crossed a bridge.
Pierre the Office Cat with his resume. He wants a job in your office.
Pierre the cat is using social media to find a new office job. The "head cat" at Tony LaRussa's Animal Rescue Foundation in Walnut Creek, CA recently put up his profile on Linkedin, the professional networking site:
Experienced office cat with larger-than-life personality seeks full-time, long-term position. Ideal work environment includes carpeted office or home office with windows, laid-back style, and feline-loving coworkers. (I am willing to overcome my workaholic tendencies for the right HOME environment!)
He has excellent references:
“Pierre is a dependable and punctual guest. He often serves as a trainer to our new volunteers and staff and is quite liked by all he meets. I would highly recommend Pierre for your available office cat position!" – Lindsey, ARF Animal Care Manager — at Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation.
And the professional, seven-year-old cat, who has a Bachelor of Science (BS), Meow-cupational Therapy at A-CAT-emy of Feline Sciences, also has a few job requirements:
Salary desired: Medical benefits, litter box, bed, baths, food, toys, head and cheek rubs. Employee exercise plan required. Generous nap package preferred!
According to Mercury News, the animal rescue foundation decided to post Pierre's resume on the social media site when volunteers realized the tuxedo cat thrives in an open workplace environment.
"Whatever we do for him, he pays us many times over," says the owner of Africa, a tabby cat, who lost the use of his lower body in an accident when he was a kitten. The cat has specially built back wheels to get around.
Judy and Alan Knowles adopted Africa and created a loving environment for the handsome and courageous cat. They built ramps around their house in England, U.K., so he can navigate the house more easily. Plus Africa's trolley has a handle so he can be helped up the stairs.
"It's so rewarding having Africa as a pet. He's so loving, affectionate..."says Judy Knowles. "...We wouldn't be without him for the world."
An essential training video for all cats who own humans. In the video, the experienced trainer, Kodi the Kitten, demonstrates seven smart tips on walking your human.
Let's face it, humans are almost untrainable. They are stubborn... needy... and always on Facebook. Eventually, however, the human will catch on to the program. Repetition is the key to success. Remember at all times that you are the alpha cat.
And don't forget the nom-noms. Humans like encouragement and plenty of treats. Try chocolate. It works wonders.
See more of Kodi the Kitten's and Shorty the Cat's adventures here.
Piggy, a fearless mountain-climbing house cat, conquers a ferocious summit. No, not Mt. Everest... the icy cold refrigerator. Watch her daring moves down the slippery slope.
Her owner says, "She performs her fridge walk on a daily basis although I have no idea how she first figured it out. She is seven years old but still acts like a kitten. There is never a dull moment with Piggy in the house!"
What a sweet, unguarded moment. Patti Smith, "the Godmother of Punk", sings to her cat, who is clearly captivated. As an observer you feel privileged to have this very private peek at her life. The clip is from Patti Smith: Dream of Life
(2008), an award-winning documentary by Steven Sebring. Sebring followed Smith around for 10 years after the loss of her husband, Fred "Sonic" Smith, guitarist for the MC5.
After reading Patti Smith's Just Kids, a memoir of her early life in New York City, and seeing this snippet, I really want to watch the entire documentary. I'm surprised I never came across the clip until now.
Patti Smith is a known cat lover. You can find numerous photos of her online posing with her feline friends, many taken by famous photographers. Check out a photo of Patti in 1974 with a black cat.
During a broken time in his life, Jackson Galaxy, a cat behaviorist and star of the hit show, My Cat from Hell, met Benny, a rescue cat with a broken pelvis. Galaxy credits Benny with saving his life and said that "I wouldn't be here, on this planet at this point, without him."
The book gives tips on how to work with issues with your own cat. And "what cats need most from us humans in order to live happier, healthier lives."
The cat behaviorist got his start in Colorado at the Humane Society of Boulder Valley where he worked with cats to get them more adoptable. Jackson lives in Los Angeles where he has a private consulting practice, working one-on-one with cats in their homes, utilizing his unique “Cat Mojo” approach to cat care.
Galaxy said the 3rd season of My Cat from Hell will premiere June 30 on Animal Planet.
ADOPT DUTCHESS
If you are interested in adopting the stunning and calm, Dutchess the cat, Galaxy is holding in the video, here is more information: Dutchess is a spayed female, white and tortie point domestic Medium hair mix. The shelter thinks she is about 10 years old. She has been at the shelter since April 3, 2012. She is available at the Dumb Friends League in Denver, CO.
Pima, a rescue kitty, is not afraid of a bobcat. When the bobcat appears outside her window in Cave Creek, AZ, she bravely introduces herself. And rather than reacting aggressively toward the house cat, the bobcat seems almost playful.
Pima's owner, Bucky Marshall, was hoping to get a shot of the big cat with his camera, but instead captured a sweet moment between the two.
As reported by abc15.com, Pima and her sister, Mogey, had a rough beginning. They were born in a dumpster in Colorado and Marshall adopted them.
(2008), an award-winning documentary by Steven Sebring. Sebring followed Smith around for 10 years after the loss of her husband, Fred "Sonic" Smith, guitarist for the MC5.
, a memoir of her early life in New York City, and seeing this snippet, I really want to watch the entire documentary. I'm surprised I never came across the clip until now.
