Pet stories: Cats that have changed our lives 69 Articles

by Shari K. Brian

Samantha was an angel cat. At eight weeks old, this tri-colored calico was chosen by my two teenage sons from a box labeled "free kittens" in a corner of the neighbor's garage. I hadn't been in favor of the adoption. It...read more

by Elizabeth Reeves

Toby was never meant to be my cat. I had been begging for years to have a cat of my own, one that we could keep indoors, as our various attempts at out door cats had merely created entrees for the coyotes and even one part...read more

by Darren Shelvey

I have always had cats. Growing up we had a slew of four legged friends. All of them were friendly, loving and good companions. They were there to play with, a constant source of amusement, but would often let me know if t...read more

by TIMOTHY J. THOMPSON

I have always loved animals. In fact, you could say that I am an animal rights activist. And I am proud to call myself one. My favorite animal is the thoroughbred racehorse. My next favorite is the North American Alligator...read more

by Nicki Orser

The High Cost of Cat Food There's no denying that pets are important. They can bring joy, laughter - and the occasional dead mouse - into your home. And while they may scratch up your sofa or shed all over your freshly ...read more

by Deborah Rasmussen

Anyone who thinks that a cat is a pet, are seriously deluding themselves. These felines know that we humans are actually 'their' pets, merely a conduit to their daily routines. I have 4 cats, all very differant, and I do...read more

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by Kelan Putnam

A PERFECT PLAN In a tough situation last winter, I found myself homeless. My family threw me out, an arbitrary decision. No reason for freezing, for my lonely life. After searching about in my new surroundings, I...read more

by Jennalee Burk

In 2005 I was the ripe old age of 20 going on 21, and I was terrified of cats. I worked at a coffee house that will remain nameless. And I was dealing with my own personal issues, namely self-medicating, but that is a whol...read more

by Cathy Ray

While Butters, our sweet and sour calico, wreaked havoc with her invisible cat friends at home, my husband and I searched far and wide for a new addition to our household. Butters had some "behavioral issues" that we felt...read more

by Northsage

Over the last few years, there has probably been between fifteen and twenty resident outside cats that have claimed us as their own personal humans. Most of these are probably related, at least distantly to the original ca...read more

by Eliza Kensington

Loving such lovable creatures I was raised from 10 yrs of age with dogs as was my husband. Needless to say we thought we were 'dog' people. It took a few grey fur balls to rapidly change us into cat' people. We still...read more

by Jem Gedwing

I moved home from Liverpool to N.E.Scotland late 2005. In March 2006 something happened to me that will have a lasting effect for the rest of my life. It was one of the coldest Marches on record and the snow lay on the g...read more

by Lynne Murray

I never planned to get a cat. But when I moved into a ground floor apartment that shared a wall with a liquor store, suddenly I was up to my elbows in mice. Well, that's an exaggeration, but the mice pretty much ruled th...read more

by Jessica Lim

Skinny like the carcass of yesterday's roast chicken, my AhMiew is beautiful to no one but me. In fact, with her thinning, mottled tortoiseshell coat, skeletal figure and spindly joints, people say my cat looks like a ...read more

by Michelle Ott

I convinced my husband that we should get a kitten. Or at least I thought I had him convinced. He had agreed to go with me to the local shelter. I just knew that if he held one of those adorable fuzzy creatures he would le...read more

by Larry Nocella

Driving along, I remember my first thought clearly: "This cat is either dead or sleeping in a really bad place." The black cat was curled up inches from the road at the base of a tree. I slowed the car down, beeping th...read more

by Dennis Copson

CHAPTER 6: Ms Kitty Kitty Kitty Visits the White House (Don't Ask Me I Only Write Em!) The continuing saga of Ms Kitty Kitty Kitty. You'll remember in Chapters 1 thru 5 I told you about my cute little black cat gettin...read more

by jayb83

Cat can change lives. They can bring happiness and joy to kids and adults. They can give you someone to cuddle with when your down are make you laugh. They can even warn you of danger if you pay attention to them and kno...read more

by Totally Cosmic

Max, that is the name of our 4 year old white and tan tabby cat. He is nothing short of magnificent. My daughter and I adopted him back in 2003 from the Toronto Humane Society, my daughter was only 1 year old at the time...read more

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by Thomas Weiss

Grand Master Jackson, Shaolin Warrior "You just call out my name, and you know wherever I am, I'll come runnin', Oh yes I will, to see you again. Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall, All you have to do is call, and I'...read more