Summer is made for slow afternoons — a cool drink, a sunny window, and a good book with a cat draped across your lap (or across the book itself, if they're feeling territorial). So we pulled together a summer reading list for cat lovers.

This July 4th, America turns 250. That's two and a half centuries of independence, of bold ideas, of a nation built on the radical notion that you get to live life on your own terms.

The following memo has been issued by Tiger, Director of Communications at Special Souls Feline Foundation, in response to recent inquiries regarding blog posts.

Every spring, millions of well-intentioned humans get the same idea: This is the year I get organized. Out with the clutter, in with the fresh starts. You make a list. You buy the bins. You are ready.

Your cat is not.

Tis the season for twinkle lights, couch snuggles, and cats auditioning for “Parkour: Living Room Edition.” Here’s a guide to keep the vibes merry and safe.

After the shopping rush of Black Friday and Cyber Monday comes GivingTuesday—a global day of generosity that invites everyone to do something good for others. It happens each year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and focuses on simple, meaningful actions: give, share, volunteer, and uplift your community.

Each November, shelters and rescues spotlight older animals during Adopt a Senior Pet Month (often also called Senior Pet Month). The goal is simple: help people see what we already know—gray muzzles and mellow manners make wonderful companions.

This week gives us two chances to celebrate our feline friends. Today—Monday, October 27, 2025—is National Black Cat Day, a day to spotlight sleek house panthers and bust old myths. Wednesday—October 29, 2025—is National Cat Day, a nationwide moment to honor cats of every color and encourage adoption. 

Halloween is all fun and flicker—until a curious cat meets a bowl of candy or a swaying fake cobweb. Whether your feline is a confident greeter or a dedicated under-bed napper, a little planning keeps the night festive and safe. Here’s a quick, plain-language guide to protect your cat on (and around) October 31.

Every quarter, your household’s Chief Feline Officer (CFO) conducts a review of your performance for the preceding 90 days. You are evaluated on critical KPIs: meal punctuality, lap availability, sunbeam management, and enrichment delivery. 

Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) can sound scary. Here’s the good news: many FeLV-positive cats live happy, love-filled lives—with the right care and a little planning. This guide explains what FeLV is, how it spreads, how it’s diagnosed, what daily life looks like, and how to keep all your cats safe.

At Special Souls, we take hydration seriously—especially because our own Director of Communications, Tiger, is prone to some of the health issues linked to chronic dehydration. If your cat is “meh” about drinking water, this guide is for you.

After years of painstaking research, observation, and highly technical data analysis involving 47,000 cats across 12 continents (including Antarctica, where one very confused tabby was found), researchers have finally cracked the code: four universal traits—known as the "4 S's"—conclusively define feline perfection and that, in fact, every single cat possesses all four traits. Their groundbreaking findings, published in the entirely real and absolutely legitimate Journal of Feline Studies, examine each of the 4 S’s.

Cat whiskers aren’t just adorable — they’re an incredible sensory tool that helps your feline friend navigate and understand the world. From measuring spaces to detecting subtle air currents, whiskers are a vital part of your cat’s anatomy.

Cats might not speak our language, but they’re excellent communicators—if you know how to read the signs. Understanding feline body language is one of the best ways to build trust and strengthen the bond with your cat, especially if they’re senior or special-needs and may be more sensitive to change, handling, or unfamiliar environments.

We all know our cats have rich inner lives. But have you ever wondered what they’re up to when you’re not looking? Let’s just say… it’s probably weirder than you think.

Here are ten completely true and scientifically unverified things your cat is definitely doing when your back is turned:

Let’s face it: cats run the household. They eat when they want, nap where they please, and expect you to be available for chin scratches at all times. But what if your cat had to get a job like the rest of us?

We’ve imagined what some common cat personalities might look like in the working world—and the results are… disturbingly accurate.

Let’s talk about the phrase “cat lady.”

For years, it’s been used as a not-so-subtle dig. You know the image: slightly disheveled, covered in cat hair, talking to her fur-babies like they’re her coworkers. (Okay, we do talk to our cats like they’re coworkers—but only because one of them is the actual CEO.)

We’ve all heard the phrase “fighting like cats and dogs.” But in real life, cats and dogs can be far more compatible than the stereotype suggests. In fact, many households happily include both—and some cats and dogs even form close friendships.

Cats sometimes get a bad rap. People say they’re aloof, independent, or don’t care much for their humans. But anyone who lives with a cat knows that’s just not true. Cats do love us—they just show it in their own ways.

Here are a few signs your cat cares deeply about you: