A few weeks ago, the literary world discovered some unpublished works from the former home of longtime cat fan, Dr. Seuss. Whether or not the treasure trove was buried in the pantry underneath the stockpile of green eggs and ham, we’ll never know — but on July 28, the first title, What Pet Should I Get? — will be released for all of us animal lovers to adore! (NYT)
Category Archives: For Cats Only!
Beanie Babies of Your Favorite #Dogs #Cats
Remember the bobblehead and Beanie Baby craze of the last few years? Well, there’s a company now called CuddleClones that’s making stuffed animal replicas of your pet — which could be the next big trend! (BuzzFeed)
#Cats Die With More Dignity Than People?
Do we treat our animals more humanely than people when it comes to end-of-life issues? Read this thought-provoking New York Times article by Margo Rabb to see where you stand.
@BuzzFeed Scores with #DearKitten #SuperBowl Spot!
BuzzFeed has teamed up with Friskies to do a “Dear Kitten” Super Bowl ad called “Regarding the Big Game” to get crazy cat loving-football fans purring for the big matchup — however, it will only play regionally in select cities, such as Pawnee City, Kitty Hawk, and Los Gatos. Seriously, no joke! (Business Insider)
Here’s the full 3-minute spot released online…
Grumpy Cat Trailer!
Yes, just in time for the holidays, Grumpy’s Worst Christmas Ever — a Lifetime movie — will soon be here to scrooge us all!
#Dogs Rule…Literally!
In case you missed Last Week Tonight, the irreverent new HBO series hosted by ex-Daily Show reporter, John Oliver, then you might want to check out the adorable breaking news story that he’s done with dogs taking over The Supreme Court (starts around the 1:35 mark). (Business Insider)
The New Yorker Festival Debates: #Cats vs. #Dogs
This past weekend, there was a very big issue discussed in an open forum that affects billions of people all over the world…
Yes, that’s right — The New Yorker Festival breaks down Cats vs. Dogs — with many high-profile, high-brow writers/pet owners weighing in, including Malcolm Gladwell, Joyce Carol Oates, David Remnick, Jesse Eisenberg, and more.
Why #Cats Paint?
I know we’re all about the painted dog here, but I came across two vintage fine arts-loving cat books – Why Cats Paint: A Theory of Feline Aesthetics (by Heather Busch and Burton Silver) — a part humor, part Jackson Pollock depiction of cats playing with canvas.
Then from Susan Herbert, there’s Impressionist Cats. They say you can’t reinvent the wheel, but Herbert has revised the masterpieces of French Impressionism with big kitties replacing their human counterparts — so move over Monet and Renoir because there’s a bunch of new cats in town!
Downton Tabby!
The British TV drama series, Downton Abbey (PBS), has been making American viewers purr for years — but now comes along a brand-new batch of aristo-cats. Downton Tabby, a new cat parody written by Chris Kelly, is getting ready for its close-up!
Master Cat Photographer!
Meet Walter Chandoha, a man who has been photographing dogs and cats for the past 60 years! (NYT)
How To Make Sense of Your Cat!
Here’s What Dogs Really Think About Cats Taking Over the Internet…
via Paul Noth from The New Yorker…
Review That Cat!
Move over, Dogshaming — because here comes a Review of My Cat!
They say that everybody’s a critic — but Jack Shepherd and Tanner Ringerud, contributors to BuzzFeed, must be some brave cats themselves for putting together this book that allows complete strangers to give honest, critical feedback (mostly humorous, of course) to an array of aloof felines.
Museum Cat Show!
Every dog cat has its day — and the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia are giving their ex-stray cats (who once lived in the museum’s basement) their due in a very special International cat art exhibit. (NYT; pic from AnimalNewyork.com)
Jaws For Paws!
With all this Sharknado stuff trending hot this summer, the big kitties are getting cat scratch fever! (BuzzFeed Animals)
ItsJustADogBook.com 