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6 More Cat Names from Greek Myth: Heroes and Heroines

Because naming a cat is no easy thing (at least it shouldn’t
be—and yes, I’m talking to all you people who name your cats Fluffy), we are
pleased to bring you the second in a series of cat names from Greek myth. Today’s
post covers six of our favorite heroes and heroines.



Heroines 


Could this face launch a thousand ships? Just call her Helen!


Helen: The Greek world's most beautiful woman.

Cat Classics: The Cats of Ulthar

You may recall some months ago we reviewed an app called The Cats of Ulthar. This game is based on a short story of the same title by H.
P. Lovecraft, and we just finally got around to reading the original story. It is
a cat classic that is worth knowing about, and if you’re into weird things, it’s
well worth reading.



H.P. Lovecraft’s weird cat story




H.P. Lovecraft in 1915.
Public

On Black Cat Appreciation Day, a Tribute to Jack, a Great Black Cat

Jack loved to lie on his back in the kitchen doorway. He lovedto lie on his back anywhere, actually.


Today, on Black Cat Appreciation Day, we’d like to take some
time to tell you about Jack, an exemplary black cat and one of the best cats
ever. His story is a reminder of how excellent cats can be, and of how you
should appreciate their excellence every day because you never know when you

Cat of the Week: Cuma (Westhampton, NY)

Each week in this space, we feature a senior cat in need of
adoption or sponsorship. Please remember all the great older cats in shelters.
They make great companions, and they (probably) won’t climb the curtains!





Meow. I'm Cuma. I need a patient person who will let me be me andhelp me relax. Are you ready to chill with a complex cat?Photo courtesy of Bideawee. Frame from Graphic Stock.

Book Review: Crepes of Wrath

I’m going to open this review by stating the obvious:
Reading too many cozy mysteries with food connections could lead to weight
gain, so consider yourself warned. Next, I’ll say this: Sarah Fox’s Crepes
of Wrath had us at “mocha mascarpone crepes.” And I’ll add: This series
debut is one yummy book, plus it has a cat—and recipes!



The story



Picture a place called Wildwood Cove, on

Caturday Art: Green Webster

We have had our eye(s) on Athena's Caturday Art blog hop for some months now, and finally She of Little Talent has found the time to get artistic with a photo of Real Cat Webster. Old SoLT knows just enough about Photoshop and Illustrator to be dangerous and rather ineffective, so don't get your hopes up. She used those programs instead of free photo editors because that's what she has on her

Pet Blogger Bloopers Roundup: August

We have been having a lot of fun this year sharing She of Little Talent's awful photos on the Pet Blogger Bloopers Roundup, a blog hop hosted the second Friday of every month by The Lazy Pit Bull. (Finally, a pet blogging event celebrating pure ineptitude--old SoLT has been waiting her whole life for this!)

For August, it pleases me immensely to share what I am calling the Worst Pet Photo

Cat of the Week: Shalom (Baltimore)

Photo courtesy Baltimore Humane Society.


Each week in this space, we feature a senior cat in need of
adoption or sponsorship. Please remember all the older cats in shelters. They
make great companions, and unlike kittens, they (probably) won’t climb the
curtains!



This week, we’d like you to meet a lovely tortie named
Shalom. Shalom is 11 years old, and she is a gentle, often timid lady.

Cat of the Week: Amy (Bideawee, Westhampton, NY)

Each week in this space, we feature a senior cat in need of
adoption or sponsorship. Please remember all the older cats in shelters. They
make great companions, and unlike kittens, they (probably) won’t climb the curtains!








Need help in your home office?Amy is an experienced cat withexcellent qualifications!


This week, take a moment to meet Amy. As you can see, Amy
has beautiful

Book Review: The Little Grumpy Cat That Wouldn’t (Grumpy Cat)

Remember Little Golden Books? Those picture books with the instantly recognizable golden spine? Yes? Well, now Grumpy Cat has her own Golden Book, and it is…not awful. Grumpy Cat might think everything fun is just awful, but her book is fun and not awful at all.

As you might expect, The Little Grumpy Cat That Wouldn’t is filled with rich illustrations accompanied by short bits of text that are