Let's Hear It for Feline Illiteracy!

OK, I admit I staged this photo, but Phoebe looked so cute in the long narrow box and I was looking for photo ops.

I think if she could read, she wouldn't be much of a bookworm -- her attention span is way too short. She'd probably read blogs trashy magazines. Hey, what if she were reading blogs and ran across this blog post? She'd probably start demanding a cut of everything I write about her. Yeah, probably a good idea my cats are completely illiterate.

Go, feline illiteracy!

Cosmo Faces Off

Cosmo's a major face-rubber, meaning he rubs his face on anything and everything -- even my face. Yes, he even face-rubs my face. I recently saw him face-rubbing every single leg of the two kitchen barstools. He wove in and out, kind of making a figure 8. It was sort of artsy. It was like ice-dancing, but with barstools, and no ice.

Cat Staring Techniques Learned from "King of Eyes"

You know that feeling you get when someone -- or more specifically "some cat" -- is watching you? This photo is what that feeling looks like. Demonstration provided by Phoebe, who learned all her best staring techniques from Cosmo, the King of Eyes. Ew, that sounds gross. He doesn't collect body parts or anything -- he just stares a lot. A lot.

My Cat Has a Ton of Responsibility

I guess it was Cosmo's turn to be the line leader. So.much.responsibility.
No worries, Saffy -- you can have a turn tomorrow.

Fuzzy Cat Paws! Yes!

Back on the subject of cat feet. No, I'm not finished with kitty toes just yet. Are we ever really done admiring feline paws? I think not.

Today's specimen: Phoebe.

Capturing the Glory of Cat Feet

I love a nice cat foot. Yesterday Cosmo extended his, and I couldn't help but capturing its glory. Friends, lay your gaze upon this little treasure.

Connecting at BlogPaws: We Truly "Get" One Another

As some of you know, I recently returned from BlogPaws, the most fabulous pet-blogging conference on the planet. It was my fifth year in attendance, and once again did not disappoint!

View from my room at the Westin Lake Las Vegas -- nice!

My favorite part of BlogPaws is networking and connecting with friends and brands. It's always great to see my buddies from Hill's, PetSafe and Purina. Plus, I got to meet the Weruva folks! This was exciting because I'm currently working on a campaign for them. And Hauspanther's Cat Style Lounge was the best yet!

And speaking of friends, they were everywhere! I can't tell you how absolutely gratifying and fun it is to share the same space with other pet lovers who truly "get" one another.

JaneA from Paws and Effect, Christine from Riverfront Cats, me, and Vicky from Catster

It's like coming home. I mean, it's cool enough to interact online with other bloggers, but to sit face-to-face with them, and truly connect is something else altogether.

A new friend from Kitty Bungalow

And congrats to Debbie Glovatsky of Glogirly and Alana Grelyak from Cat in the Fridge for winning well-deserved awards in the Nose-to-Nose Social Media and Blogging Awards! I couldn't be prouder to run in the same circles with these talented ladies!

All in all, it was another fabulous conference! Next year I hope to see you in Nashville for the 2015 conference! Register now!

Save Up to 60% on Catladyland, Texts from Mittens and Whiskerslist Goodies!

Did you know there's an online spot where you can grab some cool stuff from Catladyland, Texts from Mittens and whiskerslist: the kitty classifieds? It's true! Readers requested, so I created an online store filled with all kinds of goodies. There's a pretty basic selection now, and I'll add more as I have time. Please remember you can use any of the logos to order anything on the Zazzle site: aprons, hats, postcards, luggage tags ... whatever!

And guess what? This week there's a giant sale -- products are up to 60% off! when using the checkout code SUMMERVAYKAY. I'm totally not kidding: Look!

Here's a tiny taste of the items you can find at the store. You'll find shirts, mugs, magnets, bags and keychains for all three brands. Plus other cool stuff like Mittens phone cases.

Want to see the full meal deal? Click here to visit the store -- and don't forget to use the discount code at checkout!

The Cats Are Flighting Over It, So It Must Be Good

Yesterday  I returned from the BlogPaws conference, and, as always, came home with a suitcase full of booty for my cats. This year's favorite was the Peach Industries Kitty Lounger I won in the Hauspanter Cat Style Lounge. The cats are fighting over it, so it must be good. And it's PURPLE! Wooo!

My Son Has a Cat for a Sidekick

Phoebe is my teenage son's sidekick. She loves nothing more than just hanging out with him while he does what he does. I walked into his room and found her watching him while he was watching The Sopranos on his laptop. The whole scene amuses me to no end.