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Team Pick: Before There Were LOLCats, There Was ‘PURRRRR!’

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By Vanessa| October 18, 2017 | 7 Comments
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So You’re Allergic To Cats?

Some strategies to make sure your cat allergy doesn’t come between you and the cats in your life.

By cee| June 29, 2016 | 46 Comments
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Confused Cats Against Feminism Saves Me From Defenestrating Myself

This whole “women against feminism” thing makes me want to launch myself into the sun. This makes it a little better.

By A.E. Osworth| July 28, 2014 | 21 Comments
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The Autostraddle Guide to Adopting Your Furry Best Friend: Cat and Kitten Edition

We’ve covered adopting dogs. Now let’s talk about adopting kittens. Here are a few things you need to know and have when you’re taking home your very first feline fur-baby.

By A.E. Osworth| June 20, 2014 | 46 Comments
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I’m Sorry But You Still Can’t Have These Marshmallows

It’s the sad, cold truth and it’s not fair. I’m so sorry.

By Laneia| April 30, 2014 | 59 Comments
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Excuse Me But These Cats Have Serious Business To Attend To

They are available for endorsements on LinkedIn.

By A.E. Osworth| April 23, 2014 | 20 Comments
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Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me About the Video for Beyoncé’s “Kitty Kat”

Talk me down.

By Rachel| February 25, 2014 | 12 Comments
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For only $350, your dog, cat, hamster or whatever can learn to experience the side of you that’s less maternal caretaker, and more psychotic girlfriend with zero boundaries who is constantly calling to see where you are.

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