Abigail Howard

I go with 3 inches. My Exotic Shorthair, Muffin, has that dense, round build and anything taller makes her rock back and forth trying to balance. She needs a low edge she can just step over without th…

It's the total package of soft, round features and a complete lack of tension. Their fur feels like angora, and their eyes are wide and trusting, signaling zero threat. My cat, Mochi, doesn't just pur…

Give them separate feeding zones and litter boxes too. My Scottish Fold, Willow, shares a house with a demanding rescue, and she just claimed a sunny spot on the bookshelf while the bossy cat patrols …

My six-year-old Chartreux, Mochi, started fetch at about two years old, and the silence is genuine. She brings me her favorite crinkle ball and just stares until I throw it, no vocal cues at all. The …

Laundry basket every time. Mine dives into fresh towels like it's a personal throne. The soft warmth and enclosed sides beat any lap or shelf.

My own Bengal thrives in my apartment with floor-to-ceiling catification. I built a system of wall-mounted shelves, a high hammock near the ceiling, and a tunnel connecting the bookcase to the window.…

Absolutely. My Chartreux, Margot, is a perfect example. She'll curl up on my lap for an hour, then wander off to nap alone by the window. No following me room to room or demanding constant attention.

Brushing the Abyssinian takes me five minutes, and I only do it weekly. The Somali's long coat needs daily attention, and tangles form fast if I skip even a day.