Cats - xoJane

My Male Cat Has Totally Softened Me to the Idea of Having a Son Some Day

Alana M. — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:00:00 -0400

My family fantasy centered around me, a feminist dude partner, and two adopted daughters that I could call Mary and Margot after my favorite lady monarchs. Our home would ooze estrogen and empowered ladyhood.

I Talk About My Cats Like They're My Babies, What Of It?

Louise Hung — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:00:00 -0400

You have your baby, and I have mine.

POTTED PLANTS: And 5 Other Things That Have Triggered My Panic Attacks

Rebecca — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:00:00 -0400

Panic attacks aren't fun. But they can be funny.

My Cats Are on An Expensive Raw Diet That Eats Up Most of My Paycheck

Louise Hung — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:30:00 -0400

I don't live beyond my means, but my cats do.

Decorate Your Place With Plants Without Killing Your Pet

Somer Sherwood — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:30:00 -0400

Plants that won't hurt your pet -- for maximum drama and minimal poison.

I'd Rather Snuggle With My Cat Than A Girlfriend; Sorry I'm Not Sorry

Kate Conway — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:30:00 -0500

Even hard-hearted jerkwads like yours truly need a little physical affection sometimes. (From our cats.)

My Cat Loves Wearing Clothes And Here Are A Bunch Of Photos To Prove It

Kristen Dunleavy — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 10:30:00 -0500

Just so you know, this entire article is just an excuse to post gratuitous pictures of my cat wearing clothes.

I Don't Care What You Say: Cat Guys Make the Best Husbands

Angie Bailey of Dogster — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 10:30:00 -0500

Once I realized the extent of John's cat-mandom, I was in full swoon.

My Cat Is Actually Evil But I Love Her Anyway

Mallory Sadler — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:30:00 -0500

Once she ran across my entire apartment to claw my mother-in-law’s hand for no reason.

IT'S A NEW YEAR'S MIRACLE! My Cat Came Back After Going Missing For A Year

Louise Hung — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 11:00:00 -0500

I can reduce myself to tears simply by imagining any combination of my pets past or present bravely traversing the wilderness searching for me out of loyalty, love and devotion.

Notes From A (Once) Reluctant Cat Owner

Allan Mott — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 17:00:00 -0500

He doesn’t adore me, unconditionally or otherwise, but that hasn’t stopped me from developing feelings for him. Feelings I’ve never felt for a cat before.

How Do I Tell My Friend Her Place Smells Like Cat Pee?

Dolly F — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 12:30:00 -0500

How does one keep the pet stank out of the house, anyway?

"Hey s.e., Do Your Cats Still Hate Each Other?" YUP.

s.e. smith — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 14:00:00 -0500

Sometimes adopting an animal is seamless and everything goes like gangbusters from day one. Other times, you have to be ready to commit to some serious time to get things to work out.

THERE'S FOOD ON YOUR CAT: Natural Hippie Remedies For What Ails Your Pet

Louise Hung — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:00:00 -0500

I'm going to get all Crazy Cat Lady on your ass for a moment so just be cool.

Please Adopt A Shelter Pet, But Here's What You Should Know Before You Do

Rebecca — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 09:00:00 -0500

While I hope everyone seriously considers adopting their next pet from a shelter, no one talks about how difficult it can be to raise a shelter pet or a pet that is the product of an abusive previous home life.

My Cats Are Not a Baby/Boyfriend Substitute

Georgie Wells — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:30:00 -0400

I do not cry into their fur at night about my single-woman status. I do not dress them up in bonnets.

This Just In: Your Cat Will NOT Give You Brain Cancer

s.e. smith — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:00:00 -0400

Cats may be frustrating sometimes, they may be sassy, they may be determined to wreak havoc around the house, but one thing they won’t do, apparently, is increase your risk of cancer.

Of Grief, "The Gambler" and My Cat Rufus (2000-2012)

Lesley — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 14:00:00 -0400

Friday morning I went to check on my cat Rufus, who had been fighting a serious illness for the past few months, but who we thought was getting better. He wasn't better.

I Want Another Baby, So I'm Getting A Cat Instead

Somer Sherwood — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 09:00:27 -0400

I love my boyfriend, but there is no way in hell I am having a baby with this man.

Today's Productivity Suck: Live Cat Interaction Cams

s.e. smith — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:30:27 -0400

Finally, you don’t just watch cute animals via webcam. You play with cute animals via webcam, which is basically THE BEST THING EVER if you can’t play with cute animals in real life.