TJIF | Little Blessings
Happy Friday, friend! What treats are you looking forward to this weekend? I’m re-reading Hannah Shaw’s “Tiny But Mighty: Kitten Lady's Guide to Saving the Most Vulnerable Felines” in prep for a workshop this weekend to become a foster kitten mama! Juni is showing her full approval by gnawing on the pages like Toothless the Dragon :) Here are some Friday Feline Finds for your heart:
Thoughts Of A Cat
Junipurr has an avid mind. A monkey mind, one might even say. Even while asleep, her tail whips rapidly from side-to-side, her whiskers twirl like a gymnast’s batons, and her penny-sized little mouth chatters out entire TED talks. And when awake? Her entire face telegraphs THOUGHT! Here’s a sampling of what’s been on her mind just this past week …
TJIF | Best Cat Comics
Last night as all three of us were loafing on the living room floor, Favorite Parent asked out of the blue: “What if Junipurr has a great sense of humor?” We simultaneously looked at Juni, who was wearing her signature judgy professor look, and burst out laughing. But maybe, just maybe! In celebration of that possibility, today’s Friday Feline Finds (#linkpack) is all about furbaby humor, specifically cat comics. Voilà seven of my favorite illustrators who create funny comics about cats. Enjoy!
Bread Horoscope
Like 6 million other people, I became a fan of The Great British Bake Off in recent years and began dreaming in bread. Simultaneously in the cat world, bread has been a topic of fervent conversation, too. The question “What kind of loaf is my cat?” has a dedicated subreddit. Here’s a breakdown of how it got started, a few cat bread exemplars, and, of course, a breakdown of what kind of bread Junipurr is.
TJIF | Japanese Cat Toys
Happy Friday, friends! What are you and your furbabies up to this weekend? Junipurr and I are traveling to Japan! Virtually, that is :) After 11 hours of research — equivalent to the duration of a flight from US to Japan, coincidentally! — we’ve found some seriously fabulous Japanese cat product gems. Check it out!
7 Free Ways To Entertain Your Cat
I am not a big shopper, but there is one category of products that I can’t seem to say no to. You guessed it - Cat toys! Despite my minimal waste intentions, I have yet to meet a cat toy that does not spark joy. For me. Junipurr, on the other hand, has been a muse and champion of free entertainment via her habit of ignoring most toys I buy for her and opting instead to be enthralled by the door stopper or a particularly bountiful gathering of dust bunnies. So, following her cue, we have been enjoying toys and games created with everyday objects. As Jenny from the Block taught us so long ago, love don’t (need to) cost a thing. Here are 7 free cat enrichments we have come up with:
TJIF | Youtube Special
Happy Friday, friends! What are you up to this weekend? Favorite Parent and I recently started a game of surreptitiously setting treats on Junipurr's back in that tiny zone she can’t easily reach -- you know, the Bermuda triangle between the base of the neck and the shoulder blades. Her little nose sniffs the air with much appetite, but she doesn't realize the treat is on her person. Us pet parents are easily amused, aren’t we? ;) Speaking of good entertainment, this week’s Friday Feline Finds is all about animal related gems on Youtube!
TJIF | Next Level Cat TV
Happy Friday, friends! What are you and your furbabies up to this weekend? With Spring officially in the house, Junipurr and I have gotten into birdwatching. Actually, she’s always been into birdwatching. In fact, Juni takes her role as a citizen scientist quite seriously, investing about 85% of her awake-and-not meowing-for-food time on this activity everyday. Housecats are the original armchair ornithologist after all :) Speaking of birdwatching … do you know about Next Level Cat TV?
TJIF | Birthday Week
Happy Friday, friends! What are you up to this weekend? We are hosting Junipurr’s fun-loving grandpa, and Juni is already getting the zoomies in anticipation. I foresee pre-dawn games of chase, tissue paper mountains, and tickle sessions between the two :)
It was Junipurr’s birthday this week, so you know I got some fun feline finds in the bag ;) Here are some fun links for cats and cats parents
In Which Junipurr Turns FIVE Years Old
Hello friend! Can you believe it? Today Junipurr turns five years old! Her expressions have grown softer, her eyes wiser, and her treat-winning game Queen’s Gambit level. Voila her annual “report card,” if you are curious how she has grown this past year!
Cat Parenting Field Notes | February 2022
Cats and Climate Change! Kitchen Counter Rebellion! Flowers that have suspiciously cat-like ears! February has been a busy month in Junipurr’s house. Here’s what we’ve been up to …
A thousand animals in one
You may think a cat is a cat is a cat. Not so, I am here to report.
Junipurr, as zoologists and cat behaviorist and laypeople would all agree, is a cat, a proud, card-carrying member of the Felis Catus tribe.
But she is also …
10 Things You Didn't Know About Junipurr
Big Spoon or Little Spoon? Juni v. Raccoon staring contest - who wins? What part of Juni is #thicc? You may know a lot about our Chief Muse Officer Junipurr, but I bet you didn’t know these 10 things! Read on, friend!
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes!
Changes abound in Junipurr’s household this spring. We moved (not to worry, all seven cat trees came with us). We, the parents, returned to the office for work while Lil Juni held down the fort. And we even had our favorite pet-sitters come by for the first time in a long time. Here are four fun other fun things about life with Junipurr lately!
How To Buy A Cat Tree
Before I began my zero waste journey, I used to buy cat gear like Christmas came everyday for cats … which is why I ended up with seven cat trees in an one-bedroom apartment. I’ve since learned that sourcing well-made, durable cat gear is not only good for the wallet but also vital for the environment. I’ve also learned that not all cat trees are made equal. To help you avoid the chemical-laden and the wobbly, I’d like to share with you, friend, some do’s and don’ts of buying cat trees.
Minimal Waste Living with Cat: The Journey Begins!
It’s Earth Day, friends! I am very much a beginner on this journey of minimal waste living with a cat, but I’ll share the four life habits I’ve implemented thus far. As with all other subjects we explore here at Junipurr Studio, let’s learn in community!
Going to the Vet: A Cat’s Perspective
Recently Junipurr went to see her veterinarian twice - once for her annual wellness exam, and a second time for an allergy-induced skin condition. Though both visits were relatively short, and her parents did all they could to make the process as low-stress as possible (packing a suitcase full of her favorite scent soakers and toys, cooing to her on the way to and fro, preparing her favorite treats immediately upon homecoming etc.), Junipurr is not without tribulations. Today, she breaks down going to the vet from a cat’s perspective. Behold, Junipurr speaks!
Cats: Sleeping Their Way to The Top
Remember that Arianna Huffington TED talk “How to succeed? Get more sleep”? Pretty sure Arianna, wise as she is, got her knowledge from an even wiser oracle: Cats, the true subject matter experts on sleep. Today, we deep dive into clinical and veterinarian literature to explore how much sleep is too much AND how to build a good sleep ritual for the entire household.
5 Best Podcasts for Cat Parents | Pt 2
From podcasts with a mission statement of creating a humane environment for all cats to podcasts that give us cat parents an unfiltered peek into the life and mind of our furbabies’ veterinarian team, Part Two of 5 Best Podcasts for Cat Parents unveils more unmissable audio gems!