A valley of cat scratches?

It’s BlogPaws weekend! In the spirit of pet blogger unity, I thought it was the perfect time to share another meow mix link roundup, inspired by F. Scott Fitz-feral:

  1. First up, your punny pet names: Tobey Catguire, Baz Purrmann, and Hairy Mulligan. (Also, I totally made that DiCatrio pun ages ago… and with a little extra flair, to boot.)
  2. Don’t even try to pretend. You know you kind of want to buy this.
  3. If the Internet had been around back then, I bet that some of the characters in Gatsby would have inspired the inaugural first-world problems meme.
  4. I can hear the tiny violins now, can’t you?
  5. I mean, we all have rough days. You feel trapped. You don’t have an appetite. Maybe you’re feeling under the weather.
  6. Honestly, sometimes you’re the cat, and sometimes you feel like the box. You know what I’m talking about.
  7. If you’re experiencing your own first-world problems, maybe you should hit up the gym and sweat it out.
  8. In any event, I’m sorry if you’re feeling down. Hang in there, buddy. With a little hard work, you may find your goals within reach.

On another note, I demand a full-length version of this movie immediately:

So we eat on, rats against the purrent, borne back flea-lessly into the cats.

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Hello, is it a kitty you’re looking for?

Today, Petfinder is encouraging bloggers to talk about how awesome cats are. Now, don’t tell Bella and Tavish, but I happen to agree. My first pet was actually a pretty cool cat named Buttercup.

Fun fact: pom-poms can double as a cat bed

So, in honor of Buttercup and awesome cats (and cat lovers) everywhere, today’s links are feline-focused. Enjoy some kitty cuteness, and then get out there and adopt a cat! (Let me assure you – I would happily do so if Bella and Tavish were not champion cat chasers. Maybe they need to read this post.)

  1. What should you name your new cat? Here are some punny pet names to get you started: Meowie Long, Rachel Scratch, and Meoward Stern.
  2. There are many reasons to adopt a cat. For example, do you need of a skilled goalie in the house?
  3. Or perhaps you just want someone to help you reenact your favorite movies at home? (If you’re not interested in that, I’m going to need you to tell me what your damage is.)
  4. I mean, your cat could even play the role of Simba from The Lion King. Obviously, house cats like to emulate their majestic relatives. (Bonus squee!)
  5. If movies aren’t your style, you could always reenact some classic paintings.
  6. I also hear that cats make great wingmen. They’re total chick magnets. (Duck magnets too, I hear.)
  7. In any event, who wouldn’t want to spend some time having a nice intellectual exchange with their favorite feline?
  8. Cats do have a way with words, after all.

Seriously though, in spite of all of the silly reasons I listed above, there’s only one reason you really need to know. Cats are awesome.

Also, I give a huge thumbs up to any animal that gives me a reason to make a Lionel Richie reference.

Hello, is it an adorable kitty you’re looking for?

If so, head on over to Petfinder and search for an adoptable cat near you! Then take lots of photos and tell everyone else you know why adopting a cat is the best. The Internet is sorely lacking in cat pictures, after all.

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Meow mix: Let’s just pretend it’s Caturday

Today, we’re celebrating Caturday a little early…

  1. First up, your punny pet names: Scratch Adams and Henry Hissinger.
  2. Have you ever wondered how cats see the world? Now you know.
  3. Speaking of, this cat has a question that just might blow your mind.
  4. Next time you’re bored at work, just play with some shelter cats online. It’s win-win (except for your employer, I suppose… but just show your boss this article and you’ll be fine).
  5. This cat went on a cross-country journey. I feel lazy now.
  6. The cuteness. It is epic.
  7. Does your cat refuse to come when called? Use this simple method and all of your problems will be solved.
  8. I’m pretty sure that elementary school me had a sweater that would be right at home in this collection of kitty dresses. I was that cool.
  9. Did this really happen? Either way, I now pronounce Rod Stewart for… ev… er… hilarious.
  10. Meet the world’s most elusive annoyed creature: the Caticorn.

I bet this cat wishes his human would learn how to aim.

Get it together, dude.

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The Worst Noel

More from Henri, my favorite cat:

Oh, Henri.

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Meow Mix: The Fleague of Justice

I’ve got superheroes on the brain today. I blame Dr. Horrible. (Or perhaps it’s the work of Bad Horse?)  Anyway, the video below inspired me to cat-ify a few superhero names. Won’t you join me?


(via SweetFurr)

It may have also inspired me to want some superhero nails, but I’m fighting the temptation.  Moving on… meet the Fleague of Justice (proposed):

There’s still room for more members of the Fleague… do you have any to add to the list? This collection of Helvetica Heroes might give you some ideas. We could always cat-ify a few villains as well for good measure.

(Bonus: superhero wedding photos!)

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House cats keep falling on my head…

When I was a kid, my cat Buttercup always found a way to get into the space between the two floors of our house. (Is that called a crawlspace? I have no idea.) Anyway, my room had a dropped ceiling… thus, the video below is a dramatic reenactment of what occasionally happened to me in the middle of the night.

Luckily, I don’t think any of the ceiling panels ever broke. Usually the cat and ceiling just landed on me with a mild thud. If only we’d had the Internet back then. I could have been a viral video sensation.

In a way, I’m glad to see that I’m not the only one who has experienced this particular phenomenon. Any others out there? Maybe we can form a support group. At the very lest, share your stories (about house cats falling on your head or other animal-related housing mishaps) in the comments!

(Bonus points if you can guess the song referenced in the title of this post. Hint: it’s from a movie… so, double bonus points if you can know the movie too. Don’t ask me how to redeem these points. I haven’t thought that far ahead yet.)

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