Henry Dawson

Having kept Siamese for over a decade, I can tell you a pair doesn't automatically mean peace and quiet. I once had a solo male who'd follow me room to room, yowling for a running commentary on my day…

My own Devon Rex, Jasper, treats biscuit-making and full-body snuggling as two separate modes, not a sequence. He’ll knead on a soft blanket for a solid ten minutes, those tiny paws working with surpr…

From my own experience with a Manx named Gizmo, I’d say the power is absolutely there, but it’s all about short, vertical bursts. I’ve seen him launch straight up onto a six-foot tall cat tree in one …

Watch a Korat for five minutes with a new visitor, and you'll see the difference immediately. My own Korat, Jasper, will circle a stranger's ankles once, then park himself three feet away, studying th…

I’ve learned the hard way-anything fragile needs to be in a closed cabinet or behind glass doors. My Savannah once cleared a shelf I thought was safe, about six feet up, during a vertical zoomie sessi…

I’ve lived with Birmans for years, and yeah, they’re generally soft talkers-quiet little chirps and mews, not the loud yowling you get from some breeds. But when it’s dinner time? That changes. Mine h…

I've had my 13-year-old American Curl, Jasper, since he was a tiny kitten, and his nighttime habits are the biggest change. He used to wake me up at dawn for breakfast and play, but now he'll curl up …

I've owned three Turkish Vans over the years, and only one ever tolerated a full bath. The trick was never forcing it - I'd leave a few inches of lukewarm water in the tub and let him wander in on his…

My 13-year-old Munchkin, Peanut, proves this every single day. Ramps and low beds are a lifesaver for his joints, but they haven't dulled his hunting drive one bit. He'll launch himself from a low cou…

I've found that my own Russian Blue thrived in exactly that setup with my niece and nephew visiting often. They're naturally reserved cats, so the hiding nooks gave her confidence to come out on her o…

Absolutely, I've seen it firsthand with my own two kids. My Japanese Bobtail, Mochi, was a whirlwind of energy as a kitten, always ready for a game of fetch or chasing a laser pointer. He'd even learn…