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Cats Cats Cat Basics Health & Behavior Photos & Forums From Franny Syufy, your Guide to Cats Koshka's story is one of the most touching I've read in a long time, and I wish him, Sgt Knott, and his family many happy years together. Read more about therapy cats - perhaps you have one too. Until next week, Connect With Franny: Facebook | Twitter | Google + | Free Newsletters   ASPCA 2013 Cat of the Year: Koshka For many years, the ASPCA has held annual Humane Awards. honoring a Dog of the Year, Cat of the Year, and Kid of the Year, along with honors in other categories. This year's Cat of the Year award goes to Koshka, who came all the way from Southern Afghanistan to his new home in Oregon City, Oregon. He lives there with the parents of Staff Sgt. Jesse Knott, who rescued him while serving in Afghanistan. According to the ASPCA Press release, "Koshka the cat's story begins across the world at the front lines of war. Koshka was a stray when she struck up a friendship with Staff Sgt. Jesse Knott at a base in southern Afghanistan.To Knott, she was a pleasant reminder of life at home in far away Oregon. When a suicide bomber attacked... Read more Search Related Topics:  aspca  cat rescue  therapy cats Is dry-pilling of cats really dangerous? A reader wrote asking if dry-pilling of cats could really be dangerous. She mentioned that her cat had been coughing a lot since she'd started giving him pills. ... Learn more about safer ways of pilling cats Search Related Topics:  pilling cats  veterinary care of cats  Why Do Cats Seek Attention In Bathrooms? This is one of the most masterfully crafted FAQs I've ever read, and it's hard even now to keep a straight face while writing. Marie seriously asked:"Dear, wise, cat whisperer, I have a very burning question that has never been answered to any form of satisfaction. Why do all my cats (and my friends report theirs, too) love to be in the bathroom with me? If I walk into the bathroom and sit down, even if I am not using the facilities, they literally line up to come visit me. They bring their brushes and toys and leg wrap and 'talk'. They want to be...read more Search Related Topics:  toilet training for cats  ask amy  attention seeking cats The Outdoor Cat The indoor-outdoor debate has gone on for decades, especially with vehement assertions that cats are inherently killers of wildlife. While for several decades my own cats were indoor-outdoor cats, coming in at night. Today, they are mostly indoors-only, primarily for their own safety, with some outdoor options during nice weather. Learn more ways of allowing your cats safe access to the outside. Search Related Topics:  indoors vs outdoors for cats  cat safety  leash training Related Searches House Training Cats Cat Information Vet Cat Enclosures Cat Veterinary Cat Litter Kittens Featured Articles Cat Picture of the Week: Roozu Cat Breed of the Week: Turkish Angora Cats for Beginners Kitten Care Health Concerns Behavior-Training   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Franny Syufy Cats Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Cats newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow me on: Advertisement