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Happy Caturday!

GiggleSugar — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 04:01:00 -0700

It's lunchtime as I write this, and this utterly ridiculous video is making me hungry! I guess kitty is taking a mid-meal, mid-smoke, mid-beer break to clean himself. Just because he can. His expression says, "It's good to be the king."

Cute Alert: Kitten vs. Basket

GiggleSugar — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:00:00 -0700

My money's on basket. But wait, kitten's got a secret weapon . . . that pitiful stare that just says, "You're not going to help me? If you can resist my cuteness, your heart is made of stone." Touché.

Cat Annoys Sleeping Man

GiggleSugar — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -0700

Who videotaped this — the cat? I guess he wanted evidence that he, in fact, can get away with annoying the bejeezus out of his sleeping human companion. (I especially love when he sits on the dude's back and starts messing with his neck.) I'll say it again — I love cat men.

Surprise! It's Another Punk-Ass Kitten

GiggleSugar — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:00:00 -0700

Dogs are so patient. Gilberto here is friends with little Sosa and allows her to swat his head for fun. It kinda reminds me of that awesome video of the little kitten with the Husky. Watch and learn, people!

Headline of the Day

GiggleSugar — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:00:00 -0700

Sorry, Fido, It's Just a Guy Thing

Is this just a ploy by single straight dudes to get girlfriends, or are there really cute guys like Adam Fulrath, over there with Parappa, who claims his cat is his "primary relationship"? According to this New York Times article, men (straight men, even!) are coming out of the cat closet and admitting that, yes, real men do love cats. Says one male cat-lover, dogs are for dudes who need wingmen. “If you’re feeling insecure about your space in the world, you get a dog because he will always back you up,” he said. “He’s the insecure man’s best friend.” Haha! Where are these fabled cat men? I need me one.

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Happy Caturday!

GiggleSugar — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 04:01:00 -0700

Remember sneaky, stealthy ninja kitty? This is his brother. He's still learning, though. He doesn't have any game yet.

Military Intelligence Is in Good Paws

GiggleSugar — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 01:00:00 -0700

Who better to teach overseas soldiers about operations security than Squeakers the mouse and his arch-nemesis, the Cat Hacker? This military PSA's got it all: spies, intrigue, high-tech surveillance equipment, an adorable cast, impressive set design. I can't say I'm surprised that the most dangerous spies are of the feline persuasion.

Stop Everything and Watch a Cat Sew a Scrunchy!

GiggleSugar — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:00:00 -0700

Did I get your attention?! Good. I am breaking my rule of "videos longer than 3 minutes only on the weekend." CasaSugar sent this down the transom, and from the moment I laid eyes on cat paws using a sewing machine to sew a scrunchy (or "chou chou"), I was sold. Throw in some dance beats? Positively hooked. I feel like dancing, and crafting and meowing all at the same time. Wheeeee!

Read this Craftzine blog to get the details on this meows-merizing masterpiece!

Cute Alert: Cat Talks to Laser Pointer

GiggleSugar — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0700

Oh, the cute face! This silly cat with a mustache is having a love affair with the laser pointer. Let's hear the sweet nothings it whispers in a stolen moment . . .

Happy Caturday!

GiggleSugar — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 04:01:00 -0700

Just because it's Fall doesn't mean you get to eat all you want and stop exercising. Heck, even cats are exercising on Caturday!

Coco's Cat Rap!

GiggleSugar — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:00:00 -0700

As if this Nelly song wasn't catchy enough to be lodged in your head forever — add a cat rapping and singing. I wish that dude let Coco rap more. I was just waiting out his performance until she came on. (Have I heard this before, or does it just seem totally normal for a cat to sing?)

The Discovery Channel Will Make You Scary Smart

GiggleSugar — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:00:00 -0700

Who says television is bad for you?

Happy Caturday!

GiggleSugar — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 04:00:00 -0700

Forget expensive cat toys. Just give your cat a bowl, a ball, and watch him endlessly amuse himself. I love how this little kitty takes a mini-break to groom himself, and then goes full steam ahead with his little toy. Cute!

Headline of the Day

GiggleSugar — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:00:00 -0700

Chick Adopted by Family Cat

A little chick in Middleton, England whose entire fuzzy family was killed by a fox was a adopted by Jane Etheridge's male cat, the 10-year-old Snowy. Jane brought Gladys (!) the chick home and found that Snowy and Gladys (I cannot get over that name) took a shine to one another. "Snowy cleaned her and washed her," Jane said. 2-1/2-month-old Gladys "comes in and bounces up and down in front of Snowy and he just stands there and takes it and puts his arm around her." OMG. To read more about this odd pair, click here or if you'd like an idea of what it might look like, watch the above video which does not feature any of the characters in this story.

Sliding Cat Loves Boxes

GiggleSugar — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 07:00:00 -0700

This adorable chubby-faced cat is getting ready to play his part of a mysterious game: slide into the cardboard box. This just confirms what we've always known: cats are freaking weird. (I love how he gets so excited before he plays the game, he sits and licks his chops!)

Kitten Wants You to Brush Your Teeth the Old Fashioned Way, Dammit!

GiggleSugar — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:30:00 -0700

"Why do you people need to have fancy electronic toothbrushes? Just get a regular brush (preferably soft), brush in a circular fashion without pressing too hard, remember to floss first, and go get me some Tender Vittles. The end."

And Now, for Something Completely Different...

GiggleSugar — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 04:00:00 -0700

"Giggle, it's another cat video! How is this different?!" "This cat is scary, not cute. That is all."

Happy Caturday!

GiggleSugar — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 04:01:00 -0700

This Happy Caturday video is short and sweet — just like its fuzzy little subject! (Just wait until you hear the tiny "meeooow!")

Dramatic Cat Video!

GiggleSugar — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:00:00 -0700

It's easy to see how domestic cats are relatives of the fearsome big hunting cats like tigers and lions. I am trembling in me booties! (This reminds me of the "1, 2, 3 knock on the wall" game the kids play in the ghost story movie The Orphanage.)

My Hero!

GiggleSugar — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:57:58 -0700

Meow to Meow-th: Mass. Firefighter Revives Cat

Consider this my 9/11 tribute to firefighters. Every day, they risk their lives to save people — and as you'll see here, animals, too. Arsonists set an apartment in New Bedford, MA, on fire, killing a couple cats in the process. (Sad!) But ferrets, dogs, frogs (!), and this lucky cat were saved and revived by awesome firemen. At the beginning of this video, you'll see one sweet fireman stroking a dog as it lies on its side, while Al "my future husband" Machado gives mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to this cat. Then he just pets it. The sight of a big guy taking care of a helpless cat just makes me swoon. When asked what it tasted like to give mouth-to-mouth to a cat, he laughed and said, "Like fur." Al, we know you're a softie! And we love it. (Click here to read the whole story.)

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I TINK I am in Love

GiggleSugar — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 04:00:00 -0700

Tink the kitty isn't sure what to think of this remote control mouse. He's intrigued (the wide saucer eyes give him away) but he also seems a little alarmed (note the Shaolin monk sideways attack moves). Between the saloon-y piano music and Tink's ridiculous cuteness, this video is aces with me. (I also love the less spazzy cat on the stairs trying to figure out what all the fuss is about.)

Happy Caturday!

GiggleSugar — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 04:01:00 -0700

Oh, dear. This fuzzy little gremlin's ears are wigglin' as she drinks from her bottle! Can't. Handle. The. Cute!

Meet Tessa: The Chopstick-Wielding, Spaghetti-Eating Cat From Outer Space

GiggleSugar — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:00:00 -0700

OK, so Tessa's not from outer space, but she might as well be. She eats ice cream with a spoon, Fancy Feast with a fork, and spaghetti with chopsticks! I know we've posted this before, but I guess there was a resurgence of interest in utensil-usin' cats while I was on vacation (naturally!) so here I am playing catch up. (Speaking of ketchup, I bet Faye taught Tessa to suck that up with a straw!)

Cute Alert: Big Dog Plays With Tiny Kitten

GiggleSugar — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:00:00 -0700

It's kinda hard not to worry while you're watching this that the dog is going to crush that kitty like a can, but it's as gentle as it can be. Meanwhile, the kitty seems to be ready for more. So freaking cute!

Happy Caturday!

GiggleSugar — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 04:01:00 -0700

It starts with two kitties and ends with many kitties, some big, some small. This is how everything in life should unfold.

Epic Battle For Coveted Living Room Chair

GiggleSugar — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:00:00 -0700

"It sits there, glowing in all its tattered splendor. The most comfortable chair in the world. But guess what? Someone's in it. That someone is that diabolical cat I have to fight with for everything I want. Pounce. Affection from the humans. Space near the radiator. He will not, I repeat, NOT, take all that I care for away from me. At least not without a fight. So, as a valiant furry soldier, I go into battle weary, but brave. . ."

Real Live Tweety and Sylvester

GiggleSugar — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -0700

This strange pair seem to get along pretty well. The bird (who appears to have a cat tail fetish) cleans his furry friend as best he can, and the cat just sits around looking bored. Don't get too complacent, Tweets. The furry one cannot be trusted.

Cute Alert: Fuzzy Kittens Look Like Star Trek Tribbles

GiggleSugar — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0700

These adorable fuzzy kittens look just like those Tribbles from the old Star Trek episodes. Only, there's no trouble here. Everything is going swimmingly.

Slowest Meow-sseuse Ever

GiggleSugar — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -0700

"You may laugh at how slowly I am 'kneading dough' as the humans refer to it, but do not question my technique. I am not fast and furious like the others. Slowly but surely, I am realigning your chakras, bringing your chi back into the fourth quadrant and, zzzzz..."

Planet of the Cats

GiggleSugar — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0700

Holy crap. Four hours north of LA exists a cat heaven called Cat House on the Kings. Run by a non-crazy cat lady who is crazy for cats, Cat House on the Kings is a non-profit, no-kill, no cage shelter for cats (and a few dogs) to roam free (inside and outside). They're up for adoption, but if no one does so they're free to hang out forever. And what animal wouldn't want to stay there? The wonderful Lynea Lattanzio has been trained as a vet, has ten feeding stations inside and outside, and just freaking loves animals. The guy who put this vid together says she's not a hoarder, or a proverbial CCL, she's just dedicated her life to animals. 16,000 cats and dogs can't be wrong!

On Frozen Pond

GiggleSugar — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 02:00:00 -0700

Not to be confused with, On Golden Pond. In this soon-to-be-sleeper-hit of the season, this furry dude has gone cat-fishin'. He will not rest until he gets the little orange fishies underneath the ice. (How they're alive, I don't really understand.)

Happy Caturday!

GiggleSugar — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 03:00:00 -0700

Oh, for Pete's sake. This kitten pile is about all the cute I can take in one sitting. The white-gray fur, the light-pink noses, the pleading eyes. . .What do they want from me?! They can have it. They can have it all.

Cute Alert: Cute Squeaking Cat Wants Down!

GiggleSugar — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:00:00 -0700

Will you please put the video camera down and rescue this kitten? Even this dog would've done something if he could. Someone save Squeakers!

Interspecies Lovin': A Dog, a Cat, and a Rat

GiggleSugar — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:00:00 -0700

Meet Gregory Pike and his motley menagerie of cutie pies, namely, Booger the dog, Kitty the cat, and Mousey the rat. He swears that they get along because they were raised together, and not through some trick of extreme discipline or drugs or mistreatment. I want to believe! (I love when someone pets Mousey and Gregory says, "Don't knock the flea off!" Tee hee.)

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Cats: The Horror Movie

GiggleSugar — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 03:00:00 -0700

They lurk. They wait. They stare, as if into your very soul. Which demons am I talking about? The spawns of Hades. The furries of the underworld. C.A.T.S.

Happy Caturday!

GiggleSugar — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 03:00:00 -0700

This strange cat seems to have gone into another dimension, where he's seeing things that cannot be unseen. And then — shazam! — it's like nothing happened at all and he trots off to annoy the dog or beg for Pounce. What a furry freak!

This Cat Is a Total Punkass

GiggleSugar — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:00:00 -0700

You know I love me some cats, but when they're this obnoxious, it's hard to excuse them. (That dog had the patience of Job — for a little while, anyway.) An oldie but goodie . . .

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Boy Cats Are All the Same

GiggleSugar — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:00:00 -0700

I had to post this because a) I love the idea of a "husband kitteh" and b) I gotta give props to the "big hairy deal" formulation. That really is making something a big deal!

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David Lynch Cat

GiggleSugar — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 01:00:00 -0700

Yesterday was Happy Caturday and today is not-so-happy Caturday. (Purrrhaps I've lost my marbles, but I find this video hilarious.) Zoe, however, is not amused.

Happy Caturday!

GiggleSugar — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 04:01:00 -0700

This cat is displaying some mad Matrix-style martial arts skills! I'm glad they slowed the video down so we could truly appreciate its artistry. (The cat lying down doesn't even know what hit him!)

Simon's Cat Wants In

GiggleSugar — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:00:00 -0700

More men need to be named Simon (I love that name!), and more cats need their own cartoons. I think this one captures the quintessential charm of cats: they're spazzes who like to act like they're all too cool for school.

Move Over Cats With Cheezburgers!

GiggleSugar — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:20:00 -0700

There's some competition in town! And these dogs mean business.

Thanks, I Has a Hot Dog!

The Day After Caturday

GiggleSugar — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 02:00:00 -0700

It's not pretty — but Caturday's worth it.

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Happy Caturday!

GiggleSugar — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 04:01:00 -0700

Oh, the daintiness! Check out how this cat dips her little paw into the glass of water and licks it off, only to then bravely stick her head in the glass for a better gulp. I don't think this is exactly how the humans do it, silly, but I give you props for trying.

Cute Alert: Hairless Cat and Chihuahua Messin' Around

GiggleSugar — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:00:00 -0700

I love found footage like this. Daisy the Sphynx cat (aka the hairless breed) is calmly watching as her brother Luke messes around with the family Chihuahua, Chacha, while "I'll Be Home For Christmas" plays in the background! It's so cute how gentle Chacha is with Luke, and vice versa. They're just giving each other little love bites. We should all get along this well.

Emo Kitten Listens to Radiohead

GiggleSugar — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:00:00 -0700

They start young, don't they? First it's burrowing in a newspaper cone listening to Radiohead, next it's guyliner and morbid poetry. Go outside and enjoy the sun, kitten!

Headline of the Day

GiggleSugar — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:00:00 -0700

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'Princess Chunk' Awaiting Owner at Camden Shelter

Oh, no! A 44-pound cat without a collar has been found, and the folks at Camden Shelter are going to put her up for adoption if she's not claimed by Saturday. They're assuming that the cat they've dubbed "Princess Chunk" and who they say is built like a linebacker, must have been fed by some overly-loving person. I concur. Let's hope overindulgent owner and cat are reunited, and that Princess Chunk goes on a diet! (She's about two pounds away from winning a fat-cat prize! Click here to read more.) Thanks for the tip, Flippy!

Happy Caturday!

GiggleSugar — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 04:01:00 -0700

This fearsome kitty must practice her hunting skills if she is going to make it in the big, bad world. Looks like she might want to get a little bigger before she tries this outside.

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Thanks, Maniac World!

Dramatic Japanese Kitten!

GiggleSugar — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0700

It's been a long time since we've seen the Dramatic Chipmunk (who's really a prairie dog). But that's old news, right? Well, this just in: Dramatic Japanese Kitten! (It is worth the wait, my friends.)

Cute Alert: Cat Loves His Lollipop

GiggleSugar — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:00:00 -0700

This cat is in a trance. I get the same look on my face when placed before a glorious plate of nachos. (Mmmm, nachos!)

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