5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the Tabico
In the increasingly complex rainbow of cat colors and breeds - and often clever hybrid words for names - it’s no wonder that an offshoot of the tri-colored calico cat has emerged in feline lingo....
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Flying with Kitten Goes South
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Christmas Tree Snafu
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Well, too bad we can’t buy Fancy Feast’s clever creation for Christmas. But we hereby petition the Purina company to bring the cat-friendly “FeastiviTREE” to the mass market next year, so that we cat lovers...
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One of my favorite parts of the yuletide season is enjoying a cozy night in, watching Christmas movies. And we cat owners are sure to find ourselves snuggling with at least one festive feline while...