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Bits and pieces of cat-related information and trivia

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• Alphabet of Cat Facts
  From Morris to Garfield, tabby cats are a vital part of American pop culture.
  
  September 2006


• Biggest Cat Litters
  With the tabloid press obsessing over the "octomom", the woman with six children who gave birth in California to octuplets, bringing her total children to 14, the time seems perfect to talk about large litters in the world of felines.
  
  April 2009


• Cat Do Control Humans, Study Finds
  If you've ever wondered who's in control, you or your cat, a new study points to the obvious. It's your cat....
  
  July 2009


• Cat Facts
  Hebrew folklore believes that cats came about because Noah was afraid that rats might eat all the food on the ark. He prayed to God for help. God responded by making the lion snort forth a giant sneeze -- and out came a little cat!
  
  July 2009


• Cat Facts 2
  The most popular names for female cats in the U.S. are Missy, Misty, Muffin, Patches, Fluffy, Tabitha, Tigger, Pumpkin and Samantha.
  
  September 2009


• Cat Facts 3
  The richest cat in the Guinness Book of World Records is a pair of cats who inherited $415,000 in the early '60s. The richest single cat is a white alley cat who inherited $250,000. (Now that will buy a lot of catnip!)
  
  September 2009


• Cat Facts 4
  Your cat is probably either a "righty" or a "lefty." Only 40% of cats are ambidextrous while another 60% are either right-pawed or left-pawed.
  
  October 2009


• Cat Facts 5
  Each year Americans spend four billion dollars on cat food. That's one billion dollars more than they spend on baby food!
  
  December 2009


• Cat FAQs
  Do you think you know a lot about cats? maybe... maybe not.
  
  February 2001


• Cat Myths and More
  Do cats always land on their feet? More interesting things about cats.
  
  December 2001


• Cat Names Based On Color
  Looking for inspiration in choosing your new cat`s name?
  
  September 2007


• Cat Owners Are Smarter Than Dog Owners
  A recent study in Great Britain indicates that people who own cats are better educated than those that own dogs!
  
  March 2010


• Cat Poop Cookies
  Okay... if you just learned all about reading cat poop like a deck of tarot cards, you might as well learn how to make cat poop cookies too :-).
  
  July 2003


• Cat Quotes
  Celebrities share words of wisdom about their feline friends...
  
  December 2004


• Cats of Celebrities
  A look at famous people, past and present, who share their life with a cat. And how they chose the names of their cats. Celebrities include Bo Derek, Billy Crystal, Jay Leno, Martha Stewart and Christina Ricci.
  
  June 2001


• * Controlling Gossip
  You will never be able to control all of what other people say about you, but there are steps you can take to take control of gossip if you become a target ....
  
  February 2010


• First Christmas Kitten
  A feline`s Christmas Story
  
  December 2001


• God Created the Cat
  Why did the Great Maker create our feline friends?
  
  December 2001


• God`s Present To The Cat
  Why our felines are blessed
  
  December 2001


• Gold Teeth For Sebastian
  This black Persian has lots of `bling`!
  
  September 2006


• * How To Calculate A Cat's Age In Human Years
  It is a common misconception that one year of a cat's age is equivalent to seven in human years. That is not quite right. Learn how to really calculate a cat's age in human terms ...
  
  May 2010


• * Increasing Entries For Your Cat Show
  Here are some ideas for increasing the entries for your cat club's next show....
  
  November 2009


• Inexpensive Cat Toys
  What do you have lying around your house that might make a great toy for your favorite feline?
  
  April 2008


• Masters Of The World
  When the world was created, the gods decided to give the power and responsibility of running it to one creature - the cat.
  
  March 2003


• Mentoring and the Animal Rights Crazies
  While ARists try to ban companion animals, the truth is, we need more good cats, not less. We need more good breeders, not less. And this means we need to find new breeders and mentor them.
  
  January 2004


• My Cat`s Jobs
  Personal trainer, psychologist, doctor... your cat is a multi-faceted professional ready to help you with your many needs.
  
  February 2008


• Naming Your Cat
  Deciding on a unique name for your special kitty can sometimes be quite a task. Here`s some help!
  
  February 2002


• Owning A Cat May Prevent Asthma
  New research results suggests that owning a cat may prevent a child from developing asthma.
  
  June 2008


• Painted Cats Is A Spoof
  Recently, the internet has been ablaze with emails showing photos of everyday felines apparently `painted` by their owners in a variety of decorative colors and designs.
  
  February 2007


• Pebbles
  From major players in `Cats and Dogs` to supporting cast in `Austin Powers` pedigreed cats are gaining recognition as movie stars!
  
  August 2002


• Pet Owners Live Longer!
  Okay... Now we KNOW why we should all own a cat or two :-)))
  
  April 2007


• Pleasing The Spectators
  Visitors to a cat show not only contribute to the finances of the cat club but are potential future kitten buyers and breeders. It is in the best interest of the cat fancy to make the spectators' experience at the cat show as enjoyable and memorable as possible. Here are a few suggestions ...
  
  March 2009


• Recipe For Kitties
  When God created kitty cats...He had no recipe?
  
  January 2006


• Ten Common Cat Myths
  Do you think you know a lot about cats? There are at least 10 common myths about the average cat that are not true.
  
  May 2007


• Ten Ways To Pamper Your Cat
  Are you looking for suggestions to treat the special feline in your life? Here are a few...
  
  February 2008


• To The Christmas Cat
  What is the surprise that I see in your eyes?
  
  December 2003


• Top Ten Cat Names 2007
  Can you guess the most popular names chosen for male and female cats?
  
  March 2007


• Top Ten US Cites with the Healthiest Pets
  Do you live in one of the top 10 cities in the US with the healthiest pets?
  
  August 2003