cat fun

Carpe Diem! Seize the day! Or, in the words of the late American actress, "I believe in living today. Not in yesterday, nor in tomorrow." Cats teach us just that, don't they? Living the moment, without a care in the world, is a very feline thing to do and it's something us humans should...

I think that's something are cats are really good at and nothing shows it more than their utter dedication to self grooming! Cats can and will spend hours every day meticulously licking every bit of their body they can get to, and then a few that they can't even seem to reach! A feline grooming...

I love how this photograph captured the cat's focus and determination. I thought it made for a great illustration for this quote by Francis of Assisi Watching a cat, especially a kitten, explore the limits of her abilities and moving from what's possible to what seemed impossible only moments...

As we all know, a cat is a person's best friend, always and forever lending a helping paw around the home. No cat would ever let the lack of a thumb come between her or him and housework, as these TCS cats show you! Like this energetic ginger tabby keen on sorting the blue glass dishes from...

Today's inspurrational quote is all about friendship and support. The wonderful heartwarming rescue stories TCS members often share on the site offer inspirational examples of how us humans can absolutely be the rainbow in a street cat's cloudy life. Many of these cat lovers insist that it...

It's time for a fun personality quiz for cat lovers! Are you a vocal Siamese or the strong and quiet Maine Coon? Or maybe there's another cat breed that reflects your personality even better? Take the quiz, share your result in the comment section and don't forget to share on Facebook...

A sunny installment because Spring is officially here this week! I hope you're getting some sun where you are! Keep your kitties safe and let them enjoy some sunshine in supervised outings and inside Cat Enclosures or from warm rays coming in through a window! Enjoy the positive message here...

I have spent a long day helping a friend move to a new home with her cat, Ginger. The cat was my responsibility and so I spent a few hours in his allocated safe room, where we put his food, water and litterbox. I took turns between talking to him soothingly and reading a book and just "being"...

Cats love hiding. Our experience here in TheCatSite has shown that while some really nail it while others, well, fail at it. Here are 23 TCS kitties demonstrating the dos and don'ts of good hiding practices for felines. It's a crucial guide for cats, so make sure your own cat reads this! 1...

"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted". How true is that? Being kind to others is good for them and for us as well, so not only is it not wasted, it is mutually beneficial. This quote is especially pertinent when we consider the way we treat animals, including cats, our own...

Feeling down? In need of a change? Norman Vincent Peale is considered to be one the founders of the positive thinking movement. He advocated the concept of the power of thoughts and beliefs to shape your reality. I don't know if it can change objective reality but it certainly can change our...

Ever wondered if you could be the one on the other side of that stainless steel table? Can you be the one caring for sick cats, administering medication and communicating with owners? Here's a short fun quiz that will help you find out if you could be cut out for the job! Don't forget to share...

Helen Keller was blind and deaf but she knew that true beauty isn't a matter for the senses, it's a matter for the heart. How true is that? Our cats are visually striking but even cats that are born with physical deformities are beautiful in the minds and hearts of real cat lovers. I hope...

So, how was your Valentine's Day? Did you get anything special for your cats? Did they get you anything? Did they at least buy flowers? I found this picture - yes, Photoshopped, obviously! - to be quite... irresistible. Most of the cats I knew would have been on the receiving end of a...

What do you think about this quote? It's interesting that this quote comes from no other but Mother Teresa. To me, that takes away the romantic edge of the word "love", taking it into a whole different realm. In a sense, this is something many of us have found in a relationship with what others...

It's February and love is on the air! "Love isn't something you find. It's something that finds you." For many of us, this very quote can be applies to cats! Cats have a tendency to find us, and find their way into our heart, in the most unlikely - sometimes even wondrous - circumstances. If...

Lilian Jackson Braun was an American writer who definitely knew a thing or two about cats! In fact, she is best known for her series of light-hearted prose books about cats, all of their titles starting with "The Cat Who". Today we bring forward one of her famous quotes about cats - I have to...

Many famous people - past and present - are or were avid fans of felines. Take this quiz to find out which one of them you resemble the most and let us know in the comment section below! Historic or current, we bet we can find a celebrity that's your long lost twin - at least where it comes to...

It's Tuesday and time for an inspurrational quote. Being happy in the moment is something our cats do very well! One of the many lessons cats teach us when it comes to relaxing and finding happiness. What do you think? Does looking at a cat enjoying the here and now help you focus on the...

Today's Inspurrational Quote is dedicated to our friendship with cats! Share your thoughts on this in the comments section. Have you ever had a cat you called a true friend? A confindant? A soulmate?