Emily Mitchell

Laser pointers, used with a clear finish-like landing on a treat or a physical toy-can work well for a Wegie. The red dot mimics the erratic movement of prey, and they’ll stalk, crouch, and pounce. I …

I've noticed mine tends to focus on ground-level play. It's not just about the joints-though that's part of it. They seem to prefer toys that skitter or slide, like they're hunting something small and…

In my experience, they tend to be more physical. My Ocicat rarely chatters-she’ll stare intently at a bird through the glass, but the sound is more of a soft, questioning mew. She’s far more likely to…

My male Burmese Theo kneads hardest when he's settling down for a nap, not necessarily during peak excitement. He saves his most vigorous biscuit-making for right before sleep, as if he's testing the …

They can do both. My Persian, Lily, lets out these tiny chirps that sound almost apologetic, but she's relentless-she'll sit on my chest and tap my face until I get up.

I've seen it firsthand with a friend who's highly allergic - she could stay in my apartment for hours after I got my Balinese, but couldn't last twenty minutes at my neighbor's place with a Maine Coon…

The contrast is what does it. The heart shape creates distinct shadows and highlights around the eyes and muzzle, and that silver coat catches light differently there. It's like the face frames the co…