Let me set the record… well, not exactly straight

Posted on October 10, 2008 by janine

For all the talk about how this blog is evidence of an increase in “straight men who love cats” – I’d like to point out that menandcats.com is not just about straight men. This is a gay-friendly blog! In fact, there is a category – and there always has been since the very beginning – called “Men Who Love Men Who Love Cats.” Whether you’re male, female, straight, gay, or bi, and love cats, dogs, or any other animal: Menandcats.com loves that you love pets! Keep adopting pets and taking good care of them, and loving the humans in your life. It may sound cheesy, but that is what menandcats.com is all about: love.

Love,

Your humble webmistress

Neko the Cat

Posted on October 8, 2008 by janine

Look at this adorable tabby cat who looks like she’s about to enjoy a nice martini! Neko – named after the singer Neko Case – lives with her human, Eric. Eric got Neko about 6 months ago and says, “She came into my home in the midst of the combined stress of a break-up and law school final exams. She likes sitting on my casebooks when they’re open, watching me drink martinis, and digging her claws into my back when she’s hungry in the morning. I’m proud to be a straight male cat owner, and only regret that I didn’t get a cat sooner!”

Men and Cats Group on Facebook

Posted on October 7, 2008 by janine

For those of you on Facebook, you can now join the Men and Cats group.

Another pet food recall

Posted on September 16, 2008 by janine

It’s been announced that yet another pet food recall is happening. Mars Petcare is recalling pet food due to a possible salmonella contamination. Brands affected include Country Acres, Retriever, Doggy Bag, Members Mark, Natural, Ol’ Roy, Special Kitty, Paws & Claws, Pedigree, Wegman’s, Pet Pride, PMI Nutrition and Red Flannel.

Appalled, Yet Flattered

Posted on September 6, 2008 by janine

Oh, Charley. As I’ve mentioned before, you chew on everything. Phone chargers, lamp cords, computer power cords, you chew on it. But now you’ve managed to chew on two new things, in one day! First your favorite human (my husband) noticed that you chewed on the shower liner. And then I noticed that you chewed on the chair that I sit in when I eat at our dining table. Thanks a lot, Charley – little kitty bite marks in the one nice chair I own. Sigh. On the other hand, I guess I’m kind of flattered that you are expressing your displeasure with me by chewing everything in sight, and specifically chewing the chair you know I sit in. I know, I know, I’ve been home a lot more over the last few months, and suddenly I’ve disappeared again for a long time every day! This, Charley, is because I have to do something called “work” at a “job” – I know, a foreign concept to you. But I promise you, I have not abandoned you. You usually only love your cat-dad, though, and not me… so I am kind of flattered that you miss me. I still love you, you crazy chewing maniac cat. Always. I promise.

Love,

Cat-mom