Tag Archives: cats

The Island House has added two more cats since my last visit. This is Harry snoozing at the front desk. His brother William is scampering around under the pool chairs. I haven’t yet seen my favorite, Oliver.

Yup.

Spay or neuter your cat. And for some reason: Jersey Shore. Compared to what we’ve seen in recent years, we’ll take this. (Via Gothamist)

Even dog lovers will enjoy this.

(Via JMG reader Matt)

The Secret Service is investigating after a cat was found burned to death and propped up next to an Obama campaign yard sign. The display was found near a Minneapolis polling location for today’s local primaries. A threat to President Obama in the form of a burned cat staked to a tree stump drew officers from several city and federal …

Thinking I’d give Shelley a break from Whisker Lickens, I picked up a bag of treats that I thought were normally meant for rabbits. Flipping the bag over at home, I realized that the treats are made out OF rabbits. That’s very different. Shelley, as it turns out, does not care for ground up bunnies. But woe be to the …

That’s how Barstool Sports spins an NPR report on a Danish study about a feline-borne parasite that has been shown to affect human behavior. Barstool Sports: Probably the least surprising study of all time. Anyone who knows somebody with a cat could have told you this. Just the saddest group of people on the planet. Waiting on their slave master …

It appears Simon has been snapped up by Disney.(Tipped by JMG reader Ray)

Also known as “Get Off The Damn Keyboard Day.”

Five years ago today I brought Shelley home from the East Harlem ASPCA. She was 18 months old, very undersized, timid, and FIV+. She’s the quietest cat I’ve ever owned, other than the occasional questioning chirp she rarely makes a sound. But she’s also the friendliest. Sit on my sofa and she’ll be in your lap in ten seconds. And …

This has gone viral. You’ll see why.

(Tipped by JMG reader Bill)

I endorse this meme. (Via Buzzfeed)

– “Is it cold in here?”– “How was your breakfast?”– “Where did I put my glasses?” She never answers. I’m turning into a crazy old cat lady.

Embiggen for the sign we spotted while on a house-oogling drive around Orlando’s Lancaster Park. The sign’s subject glared defiantly as we wisely rolled on.

Tough guy Oliver is my favorite of the Island House cats. He’s usually got a fresh battle wound, but will do his best to gain entrance to your room for some ear skritches and a nice curl-up on your bed.