About Cats: Then and Now With Cats

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Cats Cats Cat Basics Health & Behavior Photos & Forums From Franny Syufy, your Guide to Cats Sunday marks my 14th "GUIDEiversity with About.com, and I decided to "gift" you today with one of the first articles written in 1997. We've come a long way, baby, and my longevity is due to YOU, my readers. Help me celebrate by hugging a cat or several, as you enjoy this week's newsletter. Facebook | Twitter You've Gotta Be Smarter I wrote this article circa 2/20/97, when I was the Cat Lovers Guide. The subjects of this article (Asa and Bubba) are both deceased now, romping together at the Rainbow Bridge. My writing style has changed somewhat since then, as has the look and feel of our web pages - we were known as "The Mining Company" back then. Our page colors were a puce green, and blogs were unheard of. Are any of us actually smarter than our cats now? Bet me! Top Cat Owner Mistakes Adopting your first cat is a big step and not to be taken lightly. Although cats have a reputation for taking care of themselves, that fact does not equal "no care is necessary." It's important to know what is involved in adding a cat to your family - it's a long term commitment. It's also a good idea to have a vet lined up, to get your house cat proofed, and to. . .learn more See More About:  adopting cats  caring for cats  feeding cats Cats 101 Are you about to get a cat, have a new cat or kitten, or have questions on how best to look after your cat? Cat Care 101 provides information on everything from cat food to scratching posts, from claw trimming to litterbox training, and more. These articles offer all the information you need for responsible cat care. Learn more. 2011 Cat Pictures of the Week Gallery For several years now, About.com Cats has featured a Cat Picture of the Week, and this year is no exception. Photos are chosen from submittals to any of the *other* Show and Tell picture galleries on this site (most often from the galleries listed in the Cat Monthly Picture Calendar Guide). The picture shown here is Sand, our latest Cat of the Week, from the "Life With a White Cat" Show and Tell entries. See More About:  cat pictures  cat pictures of the week  cat picture galleries Cats Ads Cats Cat Health Problems Cats Runny Eyes Care of Cats Cat and Kitten Featured Articles Cat Picture of the Week: Sand Cat Breed of the Week: Savannah Cat Health Concerns Cat Behavior Help by Amy Shojai, CABC Cat Pregnancy Spay & Neuter for Cats   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Franny Syufy Cats Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Cats newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Email Course: Cat Behavior 101 Top Mistakes of Cat Owners Cat Years Is My Cat in Heat? Ask Amy Behavior Questions Advertisement