Caturday

The Wisdom of Maru

March 7, 2026March 7, 2026Not That Mike The Other Mike3 Comments

In his life Maru set a bright example, and his wisdom lives on in his disciples Hana and Kitten Miri: Fear the toothbrush but not the clipper, and always get in the box.

Maru the cat lies on his back on his owner's lap having his nails trimmed. A caption reads "But if you get caught, you should give up."

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Weekend Open Thread

March 7, 2026March 7, 2026Not That Mike The Other Mike25 Comments

Happy Caturday, and welcome to the open thread. Today reader Tara O. shares her beloved Butch taking a colorful catnap:

My new mattress arrived on Sunday afternoon. I had just finished putting the sheets on when Butch decided to take the new mattress for a test drive. He absolutely approves.

A cat with black fur sits on a bedspread with colors of yellow, orange and red. A stack of folded bed sheets is at the foot of the bed — She put a pea under this mattress, I can tell.

A cat with black fur curls up on a bedspread with colors of yellow, orange and red. — But it’s all good.

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Miri’s Cuddle Cave

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026Not That Mike The Other Mike4 Comments

It’s a chilly day outside, but that doesn’t deter Kitten Miri from chatting at the birds. But finally she cuddles into the cutest little futon while Hana warms up with a hot water bottle.