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Caitlin Dempsey

A lifelong cat owner, Caitlin currently has three rescue cats: an orange tabby, a gray tabby, and a black cat. An avid researcher of feline topics, Caitlin holds both a master's in Geography from UCLA and a Master of Library and Information Science.

What a Cat’s Slow Blink Means

November 4, 2022September 10, 2022 by Caitlin Dempsey
A gray tabby sitting in the lap of a person wearing a burnt red sweater.

One way cats express their affection and trust is by slow blinking.

Categories Cat Behavior Tags cat communication

Unicorn of Cats

December 2, 2022September 4, 2022 by Caitlin Dempsey
A calico cat look at the camera.

Male tortoiseshell and calico cats are incredibly rare.

Categories Cat Trivia Tags cat fur

Why Do Cats Like to be Near You?

August 29, 2022 by Caitlin Dempsey
An orange tabby cat playing at the feet of a person with white sneakers. A black and white cat is lying next to the sneakers.

Here are some of the reasons why your cat likes to be near you.

Categories Cat Behavior Tags cat communication

Public Domain Cat Drawings

August 26, 2023August 26, 2022 by Caitlin Dempsey
Bookplate shows a cat looking at an open book.

These drawings of cats are all in the public domain.

Categories Cat Trivia Tags cats in art

Do Cats Understand Pointing?

July 9, 2023August 22, 2022 by Caitlin Dempsey
An orange tabby looking out of a window and a human finger pointing in the same direction.

While it’s not an instinctive trait, cats can learn to look where a human is pointing.

Categories Cat Behavior Tags cat communication

How to Tell the Difference Between a Calico and Tortoiseshell Cat

August 2, 2023August 21, 2022 by Caitlin Dempsey
A calico kitten stares at the camera.

Tortoiseshell and calico cats can look very similar.

Categories Cat Trivia Tags fur patterns

Tabby Cat Coat Colors

August 16, 2022 by Caitlin Dempsey
An orange tabby relaxing on a wooden bench. Colorful paper lanterns attached to the ceiling are in the background. A wooden table is behind the cat.

Tabbies are the most common cat fur patterns and can come in a range of color combinations.

Categories Cat Trivia Tags cat fur

Nose Sniffing by Cats

August 16, 2022 by Caitlin Dempsey
A gray tabby and a brown tabby sniffing noses on a gray gravel path with lawn and small trees behind them.

Cats who are on friendly terms will sniff noses as a way of greeting each other.

Categories Cat Behavior Tags cat communication

Why Cats are Drawn to the Person Who Ignores Them

September 10, 2022August 15, 2022 by Caitlin Dempsey
Black cat standing on a dark blue couch with colorful pillows. The arm of a person with a black shirt can be seen petting the cat.

Cats like to approach humans on their own terms for affection.

Categories Cat Behavior Tags cat communication

Urgent Purring in Cats

October 10, 2023August 14, 2022 by Caitlin Dempsey
A black cat on her back with paws fulled up to her chest on a blue tile counter.

Cats use a loud purr combined with a high-pitched whine to demand food.

Categories Cat Behavior Tags cat communication

Why Do Cats Face Walls?

July 26, 2022 by Caitlin Dempsey
A black cat sitting in a blue plastic bowl facing a window.

There are several reasons why your cat may have a habit of staring at a wall.

Categories Cat Behavior
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