Susan Maphis lives in the northeastern corner of Maryland with her husband, daughter, dog (Lenore) and cat (Tabby). She has been a freelance writer and editor for over 20 years. Her work includes academic pieces, news and feature writing, blogging, briefs, educational writing, and reviews.
At first glance, the Sphynx might look odd or even scary to cat lovers who are used to seeing hairy, fluffy kitties. The Sphynx is far from scary, however, being...
Beautiful, sociable and with a distinctive meow, Siamese cats are truly one of a kind. Originally from Thailand (which used to be called Siam, hence the name Siamese), these cats...
Persian cats are one of the most popular breed of domesticated cats in the world today. In fact, in 2020, the Cat Fanciers’ Association ranked Persian cats as the most...
As of 2019, exotic shorthairs are the second most popular cat breed in North America, according to The Cat Fanciers Association (the Ragdoll being the first). It’s easy to see...
What is a Ragdoll Cat? As of 2018, according to the Cat Fanciers Association (CFA), the Ragdoll is the most popular breed of domestic cat. Ailurophiles (more commonly called cat...
Owners of Maine Coon cats rave about their big furry friends. This breed of gentle, beautiful, majestic, sweet-tempered kitties can grow to be as heavy as 15 to 25 lbs....
You might have heard a friend or family member refer to their cat as “calico.” Or perhaps your grandmother said she had a “tortoiseshell” cat? What do these names mean?...
Do you have an orange cat? Or perhaps you’d rather call her “ginger”? It’s a well-known fact that cat owners love their kitties as if they were their kiddies, no...
What are your favorite names for female cats? Everyone has their own naming preferences. Some like to name their kitties the popular names, while others want unique names for their...
People typically do not think of cats as being affectionate animals. They have a (somewhat undeserved) reputation of being aloof, indifferent, and uncaring towards people, not really “needing” people in...
What is a calico cat? Calico cats have beautiful coats with three main color combinations – orange, black, and white. Calico is not a breed of cat, but rather, a...
If you’re unfamiliar with the term tuxedo cat, it’s easy to figure out. Tuxedo cats are bi-colored, usually black and white but sometimes other color combinations can be found, and...
All tabby cats are special, beautiful, unique creatures. Those who own orange tabby cats will likely argue that their kitties are the most special of all tabby cats. Their orange...