Monday, July 30, 2012

MAKE A DIFFERENCE charity

The results of the poll are in--viewers have decided to raise money for wild cats!
First of all, we want to make one thing clear--THIS DOES NOT INVOLVE YOU PAYING ANYTHING. We are donating to the charity based on the outcome of our contest posted on the MAKE A DIFFERENCE page. Of course, if you would like to donate on your own, feel free to do so. :)
We're sure that many of you want to know where all of the money's going. Well here's the answer: the Snow Leopard Trust.
The Snow Leopard Trust is an organization in Seattle, Washington that is interested in saving snow leopards. The truth is, these wild cats are in desperate need of our help.
Snow leopards are considered an endangered species for many reasons, poaching being one of the largest. Plus, the loss of habitat and prey forces snow leopards to move to other places, or worse, starve. Believe it or not, mining also is a threat to these cats. Miners use chemicals and explosives in the areas where snow leopards live.
Those are just a few of the reasons why snow leopards need our help. Not to mention that there are as little as 4,000 snow leopards left in the wild. So let's MAKE A DIFFERENCE now and start saving these amazing wild cats. What's the first step? Entering the contest, of course! Visit the MAKE A DIFFERENCE page to take a step toward changing the world--and the lives of these wonderful, wonderful creatures.


To check out what the Snow Leopard Trust is all about, visit their homepage at www.snowleopard.org.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE contest now posted!!!!!


The MAKE A DIFFERENCE contest is now posted on the MAKE A DIFFERENCE page! Check it out to help wild cats!


Here's how:


If we get 1-10 entries, we will donate $15 to a wild cat charity.
If we get 11-20 entries, we will buy a $25 Sponsor A Wild Animal Kit.
If we get 21-30 entries, we will donate $30 to the wild cat charity.
If we get 31-40 entries, we will donate $40 to the wild cat charity.
If we get 41-50 entries, we will buy a $50 Sponsor A Wild Animal Kit
If we get 51+ entries, we will donate $60 to the wild cat charity.

4 Funny and Cute Cat Photos--Licking

Cats have to lick themselves to stay clean. Here are some funny and cute photos of cats licking...





Sunday, July 29, 2012

Super Summer Craft!

How To: Draw a Sunglasses Cat

Materials: Paper and Writing Tool (erasable, in case you make a mistake)


Step 1: Draw the head and ears. Follow the diagram below.

Step 1

Step 2: Add the body and tail. Follow the diagram below.

Step 2

Step 3: Add the sunglasses, nose, whiskers and mouth. Follow the diagram below.

Step 3

Voila! A sunglasses cat! :D


And while you are in the mood for sunglasses cats, why don't you enter our sunglasses cats contest on the "Super Summer" page? All you need is a cat, a pair of sunglasses, and a camera. See the "Super Summer" page for the full details.

Super Summer--Saturday Spotlight

We're sorry for the delay in this Saturday Spotlight... maybe it would be better to call it a Sunday Spotlight this week!
But no matter what we call it, this week the spotlight is on the RAGDOLL!

Ragdolls are very social cats and enjoy being wherever their owner is. These cats should be regularly combed to keep their silky fur looking beautiful.

Many social Ragdoll cats have been trained to do tricks such as coming when they are called, and fetching.


Ragdoll cats are slow to mature, they don't reach their full size until they are four years old! Here is a picture of some Ragdoll kittens...


Here are two more videos of Ragdoll cats that have been trained.

Thanks for reading another Saturday--or Sunday--Spotlight! For more information on Ragdolls, visit the "Cat Breeds" page!


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Friday, July 27, 2012

Did you know...

House cats have about 473 taste buds!

Cats' eyes typically glow green when in the dark, but sometimes they can glow red.

Every cat in a household should have their own food bowl and litterbox to prevent disagreements.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Super Summer--Poll

We need as many votes as we can get! Get ready to MAKE A DIFFERENCE with EverythingCat101 this summer!

For more information on how to help, visit the "Super Summer" page!

Saturday, July 21, 2012

Super Summer--Saturday Spotlight!

This Saturday, the spotlight is on the SPHYNX! Sphynx cats are arguably a very interesting cat breed because of their lack of fur. Cats without fur, like the Sphynx, are called "hairless". However, Sphynx cats could still have a little bit of fur that is not very visible.

Since these cats do not have fur, they need bathe regularly and get their ears cleaned. Here's a video of a Sphynx cat in the bathtub--this breed seems to actually enjoy it!
After all, if a cat has been raised taking regular baths, it is not a hard task to get them to like water. Another neat thing about this cat breed is that some people that are allergic to cats can live with them. Of course, it all depends on the seriousness of the allergy.

Sphynx cats like being the center of attention and are very curious. These cats are very energetic, as this cat demonstrates...
Although some people think that Sphynx cats are ugly, they are actually very popular. Most Sphynx breeders have waiting lists for their kittens.

No matter what some people think about this cat breed's appearance, there's more than meets the eye to Sphynx cats! Check back next week for another Saturday Spotlight!

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Sunday, July 15, 2012

Super Summer Fun!

Be sure to check out all of our contests on the "Super Summer" page! Whether you have a cat or not, you are sure to find a contest for you.

Who knows, you could end up being a winner!

Saturday, July 14, 2012

Super Summer--Saturday Spotlight

This Saturday, the spotlight is on AMERICAN CURL cats! These cats are special because of their curly ears. Did you know that when American Curl cats are born, their ears are straight? It's true! Their ears don't begin to curl until they are two to seven days old. The curl in their ears is permanently set when they are four months old.

Source: An American Curl Cat. N.d. petlittle.com. Cute and Funny Animal Wallpaper, n.d. Web. 14 Jul. 2012.
American Curls are social, creative, intelligent, and playful. Here's a video of an American Curl cat that has been trained to roll over...


The next two videos show how playful and curious these cats can be. American Curl cats like to know what you are doing and perhaps even "help out" as well.

"American Curls are not just 'decorator' cats; they are 'designer' cats - signed masterpieces of a humor-loving Creator."
~Joe and Grace Ruga (Curlniques Cattery)



We hope that you learned lots from this week's Saturday Spotlight! For more information on the AMERICAN CURL, visit the "Cat Breeds" page. :)

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Sunday, July 8, 2012

Fun Fact

Cats' paw pads are sensitive to vibrations. This makes it easier for them to sense nearby prey.

Saturday, July 7, 2012

Super Summer--Saturday Spotlight

This summer, EC101 is going to put a spotlight on a cat breed every Saturday. What does this mean? This means that you can learn cool facts about this cat breed and see some funny pictures and videos featuring this breed.
This Saturday, the spotlight is on MAINE COONS! Maine Coon cats are known for being kind, loving, and smart. These cats generally don't have trouble living with dogs or children.

Here's a funny video we found on YouTube that shows just how smart Maine Coon cats are...

 Did you know... Maine Coon cats are widely admired for their beauty?

A Maine Coon Cat
Maine Coon cats are widely admired for their beauty

Maine Coons have lots of favorable qualities such as being kind. This Maine Coon cat shows lots of patience when "attacked" by a little kitten:

Well that's all for this week's Saturday Spotlight! For more information on the popular Maine Coons, visit their mini-article on the "Cat Breeds" page.

DON'T FORGET TO ENTER OUR SUMMER CONTESTS! CHECK THEM OUT ON THE "SUPER SUMMER" PAGE!

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Thursday, July 5, 2012

HAPPY JULY!

Cat lovers--
HAPPY JULY!!!!!
We apologize for the slow start this month with the cat quiz and poll! Thanks for being so patient!

We are excited to tell you that EC101 is getting ready to start a summer celebration!!!!!! Brace yourselves for a fun cat-filled summer with EverythingCat101!

So what are we waiting for? Let the festivities begin!

For fun summer contests, games, pictures, videos, polls, crafts, and more--visit our new "Super Summer" page! You can get to this page from the top tabs, or by clicking here.

Happy Summer!!!! New fun things will be added all summer long, so stay tuned. :D