Maru Makes it Weird

Maru is such a collection of odd quirks, whether it’s wearing a cardboard girdle or indulging his need to knead.

And it’s during one such episode that Maru has an epiphany: What if I took in laundry? I could really clean up.

But it’s a good kind of weird, Andrew Y.

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Weekend Open Thread

Welcome to the Caturday open thread! Today reader JEC shares a photo and a great tip for enjoying the weekend that really only works if you’re a cat.

Mrs Hattie Perkins looks forward to the weekend. She recommends draping yourself around the neck of someone you love — or just kind of… like — for a good snooze.

Close up of a white cat with brown patches on her head, sleeping on someone's shoulder.
Or if you just met them, that’s fine.
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Maru’s Trapeze Act

Eager to hear the roar of the adoring crowd, Maru persuades Hana and Kitten Miri to form The Flying Marendus, the first all-feline trapeze act. Looks like it needs work.

Maru Sleeps Around

After a beautiful visit to the backyard, Maru curls up in the blue tub.

via Andrew Y.

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Weekend Open Thread

Welcome to the weekend! Joining us this Caturday is Julius, lurking in his most favorite place, according to reader Susan H.:

The face of an orange striped cat hides among beautiful green leaves in a garden.
Well, hello there.

He loves to play in the landscaping plants, and he doesn’t have an “off” switch- he just keeps going until he’s panting. It makes for some great expressions!

And Now, An Ode to Grass

Oh verdant blades that rise in air / Green and tall beyond compare
After my meal of fish and kibble / Upon your tender leaves I’ll nibble
And then, my hunger thusly sated / Prepare to do that which I’m fated
I’ll creep indoors, quiet as a mouse / And hack up a hairball in the house
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