Cat Toy Review: Automatic String Lifting Toy

Cat Toy Review: Automatic String Lifting Toy

If you have indoor cats, you know how important it is to keep them active and entertained. Without access to the outdoors, whether in a backyard or a patio, cats can easily get bored or restless. Such is the story of my two cats, who used to have a nice backyard…
Can You Spot the Kitty?

Can You Spot the Kitty?

While going for a walk a few days ago, I found this interesting - err - area with, well, trash. o.O I was here just a few months ago and there was actually a house and a garden. Not sure what happened and why, but there was a kitty enjoying the…
Cheap Way to Entertain Indoor Cats

Cheap Way to Entertain Indoor Cats: Cardboard Box + Crumpled Papers

Today I want to share with you a cheap way to entertain indoor cats. Although I bought plenty of toys for my cats, it doesn't hurt to give them even more entertainment! Especially Ricky, who has gotten into the habit of waking me up every night. Multiples times, even. Since moving…
Cat Wakes Me Up At Night

How to Deal with a Cat that Wakes You Up at Night

Since moving out of my childhood home, Tommy and Ricky no longer have a garden to relax and play in. I think it is clear that both my cats miss the garden, but it seems to be Ricky who has become especially bored since her indoor life in an apartment in…
I'm Sorry I Couldn't Help You

I’m Sorry I Couldn’t Help You

This is an article created from tweets that I made back in November of 2024. The situation of street cats in my city has given me a lot of heartbreak since moving here. It's hard to sit down and focus on the suffering of these animals that I love so much,…
Not enough is being done about fake rescue videos

Not Enough is Being Done Against Fake Rescue Videos

Not enough is being done against fake rescue videos, but this new form of animal abuse was finally picked up by a mainstream news site. I was checking out the news for the Netherlands this morning and I was pleased to see that finally, an article was dedicated to the horrible…
Cat Toy Review: Automatic Laser

Cat Toy Review: Automatic Cat Laser (Interactive)

I've recently bought a couple of things for the cats to keep them entertained as they are now living a complete indoor life since moving from a house with a fenced-off garden in The Netherlands to an apartment Bulgaria. Among the items that I bought are a couple of cat toys.…
Useful tips for finding a lost cat

Lost Your Cat? Here Are Some Useful Tips!

In this article, I will be sharing some useful tips for finding a lost cat. It is needless to say that having your cat run away is a distressing experience for any pet owner, especially if your indoor cat escapes. Although Tommy has ran out the door a couple of times…
Cat Toy Review: Colorful Springs

Cat Toy Review: Colorful Springs

I have two indoor cats, Tommy (12) and Ricky (4), also commonly referred to as the Backyard Cats. The name Backyard Cats stems from the fact that we used to live in The Netherlands, where the cats had access to a large, fenced off backyard for their entire lives, up to…
Monitor your cats with a security camera

How to Use Tapo Camera C200 to Monitor Your Cats

For this guide on how to monitor your cats, I am using a Tapo Camera C200, an indoor WiFi camera. It is suitable for monitoring indoor cats - but if you have a garden or cattery, the camera can be pointed outside through a window. This will require some special attention,…