The Whiskers Gazette

Dispatches from the household

Short, cheerful reading about cats — their behaviour, their history, their extremely strong opinions about your laptop. Written for people who already know who is really in charge.

Just For Fun5 October 20264 min
The Gift Question: What To Give Someone Whose Cat Is Their Whole Personality
They do not want another mug. Well — they might want one very specific mug.
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Feline Behaviour28 September 20263 min
Signs Your Cat Considers You Staff
A self-assessment for anyone who has ever been woken at dawn by a creature who pays no rent.
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Portrait Tips21 September 20264 min
What Makes A Good Portrait Photograph (From The Studio That Paints From Them)
One clear, well-lit photograph is the difference between a portrait and a guessing game.
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Feline Behaviour14 September 20263 min
The Slow Blink, And Other Declarations
Your cat is saying a great deal. Most of it is more formal than you think.
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Feline Behaviour24 August 20264 min
Why Your Cat Sits On Your Laptop (A Formal Investigation)
It is warm, it is yours, and it is the exact size of a cat. The case practically writes itself.
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Feline Behaviour17 August 20263 min
The 3AM Gallop, Explained
Your cat is not haunted. Your cat is a small crepuscular predator with unfinished business.
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Portrait Tips10 August 20265 min
How To Photograph A Cat Who Refuses To Be Photographed
Every noble sitter has moods. Here is how to catch the good one.
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Cat History3 August 20264 min
A Brief History Of Cats Being Worshipped (They Remember)
From Egyptian temples to Victorian drawing rooms, cats have been managing humans for millennia.
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Feline Behaviour27 July 20263 min
Translating Your Cat's Tail
A field guide to the most expressive appendage in the household.
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Just For Fun20 July 20263 min
Noble Names For A Common House Cat
Because "Biscuit" is charming, but "Sir Biscuit of the Windowsill" is a legacy.
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