Today is Black Cat Appreciation Day, and reader Elizabeth G. shares this photo of Samantha to illustrate an important tip: Black cats are easier to appreciate against a light-colored background.
How to Appreciate a Black Cat
Kittens
Miri, Too Big for the Box
Kitten Miri is getting bigger — big enough to spill out of the boxless box just like Uncle Maru did. Later, she and Hana practice their synchronized lounging routine in matching tubs.
Weekend Open Thread
Welcome to the weekend! Today’s visitor is your typical two-faced cat: Sweet and innocent… then eeeeee-veeeeeel.
20260709_193105, by Shiningheart, licensed under CC BY-ND 4.0
20260709_193107, by Shiningheart, licensed under CC BY-ND 4.0
Stalking 101
“Look, kid, this is the last time I’m walking you through this. First, you give ’em the snake-eye stare, then you pounce in for the kill. Now you’re nailing the stare, I’ll give you that, but we need to work on your follow-through.”
