About Cats: 12 Weird Cat Behaviors

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Cats Cats Cat Basics Health & Behavior Photos & Forums From Franny Syufy, your Guide to Cats In my home town, March came in like a cowardly lion, but my cats are safe inside looking out at alternating sun, rain, and frost. Now, that's safe cat behavior, and not one of the 12 weird ones Amy Shojai describes in her new article. Keep warm by hugging cats, and I'll see you again Sunday. 12 Weird Cat Behaviors Explained We've all noticed the quirky little habits cats display - some are endearing, some are puzzling, but all of them display the essence of catness. Amy Shojai, CABC, has assembled a dozen of these cat behaviors in a new list. From Amy: "We love them but cat behavior can puzzle and frustrate owners, making us think we have a weird cat. Learn about these 12 weird cat behaviors, why cats do them, and how you can learn to live with them - or even enjoy your quirky kitty's antics." Photo Credit: © Amy Shojai, CABC See More About:  weird cat behavior  understanding cat behavior  How can I support a friend whose cat is dying? Unless one has personally experienced having a terminally ill cat, it is very difficult to know what to say or do to support a friend in that position. The new "cat dad" who emailed me this question found himself in that dilemma with two separate friends: a woman whose cat was terminally ill, and a male friend whose cat had recently died. While "Let me know if there is anything I can do?" is kindly meant and received, more specific offers (and actions) are much more meaningful...Learn more See More About:  loss of a cat  memorials to cats  euthanasia Big Cat Rescue I was amazed when I read the story of the founding of Big Cat Rescue. I could easily spend hours just exploring this web site, which features cats from the 16 wild species rescued (including a rare Pallas cat, and Sand cats, native to Africa and the Middle East), articles on endangered big cats, and tons of other content. Big Cat Rescue has several "matching funds" donors, and your donations are welcome to help maintain this superb sanctuary for the world's endangered cats of the wild.... Read more See More About:  endangered cats  big cats  wild cats sanctuaries 12 Most Popular Cat Breeds Although ranking among the various cat breed popularity varies from year-to-year, most of the same breeds appear year after year in the CFA (Cat Fanciers Association) list of the 10 most popular cat breeds. My list includes two additional cat types, without which the list would be incomplete. The list is shown in reverse order. Pictured here is an Abyssinian cat, which is among those breeds on the list. Photo Credit: © Eileen and Karel Pittaway See More About:  cat brags  show and tell  cat breeds Cats Ads Cat Strange Cat Behavior Cats Cats Cats Cat C 12 Cat or Kitten Featured Articles Cat Picture of the Week: Little Girl Kitten Care Feline Behavior Cat Food and Nutrition Cat Health Concerns Litter Box Essentials   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 Pregnant Cats A to Z Cat Breeds & Brags Cat Behavior 101 Top Mistakes of Cat Owners Cat Years Advertisement