http://www.petsugar.com Girl's best friend. en http://www.petsugar.com/2381459 <a href="http://www.petsugar.com/2381459"><img width=160 height=91 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104166/42_2008/8e81dec9bc256b44_cathurdles.large.jpg'></div></a><p>Tunnels, hurdles, ramps and ropes, feline agility is an up-and-coming sport for many cat lovers to teach furry friends. (Refresh your memory on this activity <a href="http://petsugar.com/slideshow/2390818" >here</a>.) I'm not certain I've ever met a cat that's completed a course, but I'd love to hear from you! Would your kitties walk right up or walk the other way?<span class="inline left"></span></p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> <!-- no strip poll --><form action="/2381459" method="post" id="epoll_view_voting"> <div><div class="poll"> <div class="vote-form"> <div class="choices"><div class="form-item"> <label>Would Your Agile Cat Compete in Feline Agility? </label> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-0-2381459" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-0-2381459" name="edit[choice]" value="0-2381459" class="form-radio" /> She's already a pro.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-1-2381459" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-1-2381459" name="edit[choice]" value="1-2381459" class="form-radio" /> This sounds right up her alley so we'd try it.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-2-2381459" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-2-2381459" name="edit[choice]" value="2-2381459" class="form-radio" /> Maybe . . . if there were enough treats and toys on hand.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-3-2381459" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-3-2381459" name="edit[choice]" value="3-2381459" class="form-radio" /> No way, no how.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-4-2381459" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-4-2381459" name="edit[choice]" value="4-2381459" class="form-radio" /> Other – I'll share in my comments below.</label> </div> </div> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[nid]" id="edit-nid" value="2381459" /> <span class='button'><span><input class='fancybutton' type='submit' name="op" value="Vote" class="form-submit" /></span></span> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[form_id]" id="edit-form_id" value="epoll_view_voting" /> </div> </div></form> <!-- no strip poll --> http://www.petsugar.com/2381459#comment poll cat shows CFA 2008 CFA-Iams Cat Show Feline Agility Tue, 21 Oct 2008 03:00:14 -0700 PetSugar http://www.petsugar.com/2381459 http://www.petsugar.com/2378548 <a href="http://www.petsugar.com/2378548"><img width=160 height=98 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104166/42_2008/a1efe7dc92fd935e_american-curl.large.jpg'></div></a><p>It's that time again – the CFA-Iams Cat Championship happens on Oct. 18 and 19 at Madison Square Garden. This area's already set up for all the kitty competitors and feline fans, but do you know anything about the annual event? Learn more about what cats compete, and what they're competing for, in this quiz!<br /> <span class="inline left"></span><br /> <a href="http://www.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> <span class='take_the_quiz call_to_action'><a href="/2378548">Take the quiz</a></span> http://www.petsugar.com/2378548#comment cats quiz exam cat shows CFA 2008 CFA-Iams Cat Show Feline Agility Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:30:01 -0700 PetSugar http://www.petsugar.com/2378548 http://www.petsugar.com/2390818 <a href="http://www.petsugar.com/2390818"><img width=160 height=159 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104166/43_2008/58df22c4a3bd68d3_cathoop400.large.jpg'></div></a> <div class='gallery_thumbnail'> <a href='/2390818'></a> </div> I know many pups love doing agility and obstacle runs, but who knew kitties could do them, too? The big <a href="http://www.petsugar.com/tag/2008+CFA-Iams+Cat+Show">CFA-Iams Cat Championship</a> held over the weekend at Madison Square Garden featured this event in addition to an adoption area and breed showcase and judging. What exactly comprises a cat course? Find out in this slideshow. <br><br><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/">Source</a> <div class='call_to_action'> <!-- gallery teaser --><a href="/2390818?page=0,0,0">View Slideshow ›</a><!-- /gallery teaser --> </div> <hr class=space> http://www.petsugar.com/2390818#comment cats slideshow cat shows CFA 2008 CFA-Iams Cat Show Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:05:27 -0700 PetSugar http://www.petsugar.com/2390818 http://www.petsugar.com/4772165 <a href="http://www.petsugar.com/4772165"><img width=135 height=135 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/ons1/192/1922243/37_2009/9a39668a6f7470e8_behavior1.jpg'></div></a><p>Since tomorrow's officially a <a href="http://www.petsugar.com/4610092" >Day Without Cats</a>, I'm getting a bunch of kitty love in today. Brush up on cat trivia with nine quizzes all about our feline friends. Meow!<br /> <br><br /> <table width="100%"> <tbody> <tr align="center"> <td><a href="/1746915" ><br/>What Do You Know About Kitty Behavior?</a></td> <td><a href="/1892696" ><br/>What Do You Know About Claws and Paws?</a></td> <td><a href="/1722633" ><br/>What Do You Know About Cat Senses?</a></td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td><a href="/3367056" ><br/>What Do You Know About Purring?</a></td> <td><a href="/3281714" ><br/>What Do You Know About Catnip?</a></td> <td><a href="/2390818" ><br/>What Do You Know About Feline Agility Competitions?</a></td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td><a href="/1919096" ><br/>What Do You Know About Kitty Idioms?</a></td> <td><a href="/3093721" ><br/>What Do You Know About Literary Felines?</a></td> <td><a href="/1946373" ><br/>What Do You Know About Wacky Cat Sayings</a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> http://www.petsugar.com/4772165#comment Getty cats exam trivia Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:15:42 -0700 PetSugar http://www.petsugar.com/4772165 http://www.petsugar.com/2280553 <a href="http://www.petsugar.com/2280553"><img width=142 height=160 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104166/43_2008/74dab239e1b44113_nalawins.large.jpg'></div></a><p><span class="inline left"></span>OK, so most of your cats weren't exactly lining up to <a href="http://www.petsugar.com/2381459" >complete a feline agility competition</a> . . . don't feel bad, you don't want to scare Sassy or get scratched in the process! Maybe we should leave it to the <a href="http://www.petsugar.com/slideshow/2390818" >pro cats</a> out there that can't get enough. But, what about your doggies? Any of you have sporty pups like Nala here that have competed (and won!) in time-trial obstacle courses or other agility events?</p> <p><a href="http://www.xterraplanet.com/news/dsp_content.cfm?id=2319" target="_blank">Source</a></p> <!-- no strip poll --><form action="/2280553" method="post" id="epoll_view_voting"> <div><div class="poll"> <div class="vote-form"> <div class="choices"><div class="form-item"> <label>Canines Competed In (and Completed) Obstacle Courses?</label> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-0-2280553" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-0-2280553" name="edit[choice]" value="0-2280553" class="form-radio" /> Yes, my agile dog can't get enough.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-1-2280553" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-1-2280553" name="edit[choice]" value="1-2280553" class="form-radio" /> We've tried something similar . . . with varying success.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-2-2280553" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-2-2280553" name="edit[choice]" value="2-2280553" class="form-radio" /> One of these days we'll test a course out.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-3-2280553" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-3-2280553" name="edit[choice]" value="3-2280553" class="form-radio" /> Does leaping from the bed to run around the couch count?</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-4-2280553" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-4-2280553" name="edit[choice]" value="4-2280553" class="form-radio" /> Other – I'll share in the comments below.</label> </div> </div> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[nid]" id="edit-nid" value="2280553" /> <span class='button'><span><input class='fancybutton' type='submit' name="op" value="Vote" class="form-submit" /></span></span> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[form_id]" id="edit-form_id" value="epoll_view_voting" /> </div> </div></form> <!-- no strip poll --> http://www.petsugar.com/2280553#comment poll outdoors agility obstacle courses Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:00:20 -0700 PetSugar http://www.petsugar.com/2280553 http://www.petsugar.com/1096421 <a href="http://www.petsugar.com/1096421"><img width=160 height=106 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/upl0/10/104166/10_2008/milo.large.jpg'></div></a><p><span class="inline left"></span>Now usually I check out <a href="http://www.dearsugar.com/tag/horoscopes" target="_blank">DearSugar</a> for my horoscope fix, but when I spotted this <a href="http://www.petplace.com/cats/what-s-your-cat-s-sign/page1.aspx" target="_blank">chart</a> for our four-legged friends, I couldn't resist sharing the cuteness with you. I loved all the comments about the <a href="http://www.petsugar.com/1073606" >anatomy of a cat brain</a>, and I can't wait to hear your take on astrology for kitties! Because I've only got a pup, I asked my pal, <a href="http://www.teamsugar.com/user/bellasugar" >BellaSugar</a> about her two furry felines, <a href="http://teamsugar.com/pet/729791" >Milo</a> and <a href="http://teamsugar.com/pet/729805" >Minou</a>. Turns out this handsome fella (Milo) just celebrated his birthday on Mar. 2! Bella laughingly agreed with the Pisces description of "touchy, devoted, sweet natured, adaptable, and unpredictable" - I guess he's very lovey . . . but only when <i>he</i> wants to be. Curious to know about the other signs, just read more.</p> <ul> <li>Aries (Mar. 21 - Apr. 20): bold, athletic, adaptable, impatient, and impulsive</li> <li>Taurus (Apr. 21 - May 21): affectionate, patient, stubborn, strong willed, and quiet</li> <li>Gemini (May 22 - June 21): agile, alert, restless, vocal, and fickle</li> <li>Cancer (June 22 - July 23): loyal, gentle, grumpy, clingy, and devoted</li> <li>Leo (July 24 - Aug. 23): fearless, energetic, dominant, demanding, and gregarious</li> <li>Virgo (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23): shy, aloof, intelligent, charming, and finicky</li> <li>Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23): easygoing, peaceful, lovable, people oriented, and smart</li> <li>Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 2): responsive, independent, possessive, strong willed, and loving</li> <li>Sagittarius (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21): free spirited, playful, amusing, curious, and friendly</li> <li>Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20): reserved, cold, territorial, good natured, and patient</li> <li>Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19): independent, rebellious, people oriented, aloof, and outgoing</li> <li>Pisces (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20): touchy, devoted, sweet natured, adaptable, and unpredictable</li> </ul> http://www.petsugar.com/1096421#comment cats cute astrology pet horoscopes Wed, 05 Mar 2008 12:15:22 -0800 PetSugar http://www.petsugar.com/1096421