Arabella Holmes

I've owned Munchkins for over a decade, and while they can climb towers, it's not their natural strength. A standard cat tower's spacing between perches is built for average-sized legs, so Munchkins h…

The Buddha sit is actually a sign of trust and security in a Scottish Fold. Their cartilage mutation, which gives them the folded ears, also affects their joint flexibility. Sitting upright with paws …

The dog's acceptance of parkour is a good start, but I'd look more closely at how the dog reacts when the cat is still. A Devon Rex may stop mid-wall-bounce to stare at a bird outside, and if the dog …

Ragdoll owners almost always underestimate the armpits. That silky, rabbit-like fur mats there in a way that surprises people because the texture is so fine it tangles into tight, felt-like clumps wit…

The belly is where you truly see the Selkirk Rex’s curl pattern at its best. That area has the softest, most plush fur, and the waves there are looser and more defined than anywhere else-like gentle, …

Slow floor games are their favorite kind of play. My girl Clementine will spend ages gently pushing a crumpled tissue back and forth with her paw, only pouncing when I wiggle my fingers near the edge.…

A heated cat window perch with a built-in warming pad is the best choice. I use one that clamps securely to the sill, so my Cornish Rex stays toasty while still having a clear view of the birds outsid…

Both of my Savannahs chatter at birds through the window, same as any Bengal I've known. It's that instinctive beak-clicking thing they can't help when prey is in sight, though mine are definitely mor…

From my experience with my Balinese, Luna, she's absolutely a shoulder cat first and foremost. They crave height and human contact, so perching on your shoulder while you move around the house is thei…