New Year's Eve...

Here it is... New Year's Eve... the end of EC101's first full year as a website! We've decided to piece together some highlights from the year as a reminder of everything we did.

January...
We posted our second "Which Cat Breed are You Most Like?" quiz! If you haven't taken it yet, do so by clicking here!

March...
Our contest was a huge success! Site viewers were challenged to come up with creative newspaper headlines/captions for a photo we posted on the contests page. And in...

April...
We had a vote among our viewers, and the winner of the contest was Maroonie=)'s submission of "It's a bird! It's a plane! It's SUPERCAT!" To see the runners up, check out the Contests page.

June...
We announced our challenge to come up with reasons why cats rule (shouldn't be too hard ;D) and posted it on the contests page. It's not really a contest because it never ends, so if you've got a reason to submit--it's never too late to do so!

July...
We celebrated summer with spotlights on certain cat breeds, polls, crafts, fun facts, photos, and even some charitable giving! Our MAKE A DIFFERENCE contest was a great success, and in...

August...
We held a bake sale to raise extra funds. By the end of the contest in...

September...
We ended up donating $106.75 to the Snow Leopard Trust! Thanks again for all of your help and support!

October...
We made a neat National Cat Day animation and posted lots of Halloween-related things.

December...
As the year comes to an end, we'd like to thank all of our viewers for supporting our site. We couldn't have done any of this without you.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Happy Holidays!

It's time to get into the holiday spirit! Here are some cute photos of our cats that are holiday-themed. If you have some photos of your cats that you'd like to share, feel free to email them to everythingcat101@gmail.com and let us know if we can post them!

And the snowcat...

How to make the snowcat:
1. Roll a medium-sized ball of snow to be the body. Roll a smaller one and place it on top to be the head.
2. Make two small snowballs and put them in front of the cat to make two paws. Make a snake-shape out of the snow and put it behind the cat to be a tail.
3. It's time to decorate! Snowcat's face can be made with all-natural materials...
     -We used two blueberries for the eyes and nose, but you could use small pebbles instead.
     -A little forked stick makes a great mouth!
     -Pine needles are cute whiskers.
     -We used half of square-shaped crackers for ears, but there are some triangular crackers that would probably work as well.
     -And finally, we used a long blade of grass around the neck to be a collar.

Have a purr-fect holiday season, cat lovers! Check back soon for a collection of the year's highlights posted on this page.

Ho Ho Ho...

Happy Holidays, cat lovers!  A merry season is quickly approaching!
What are you and your cats doing for the holidays?
Comment on this post to let us know!
Some ideas are to....
    -create cat decorations
    -make a snowcat (with a snowman structure)
We can't wait to hear from you!

 

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Wishing you a jolly, purr-ful HOLIDAYS!

~EverythingCat101 Team

 

It's November!

Happy November, cat lovers! Get ready for a fun-filled month!

We'd like to bring a wild cat fact to your attention today. Did you know that there are less than 40 Amur leopards left in existance? That's about 30 Amur leopards left in existance. That is a very low number.

What can you do to help?

1. Raise awareness! Tell your friends and family about the needs of Amur leopards.
2. Adopt an Amur Leopard! Of course, we don't mean literally, but you can make a "symbolic adoption" by donating money to the WWF to help Amur Leopard conservation. To learn more, click here.

We've done it before, and we'll do it again--let's make a difference for the better!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN :)

Trick or treat!

Happy National Cat Day!

It's National Cat Day today!

Some of you may be wondering what exactly National Cat Day is. Well, you're about to find out.

National Cat Day is a holiday to raise awareness for homeless cats. According to http://www.nationalcatday.com, approximately 4 million cats are brought into shelters every year. That's a lot of homeless cats.

But as cat lovers, we can change that. Adopting a homeless cat, volunteering at your local cat shelter, or donating money are all great ways to help homeless cats.

Today, let's show our appreciation for all the people that make a difference for those poor cats. If you know someone that helps out at a shelter, let them know how much it means to you! And next time you see your cat's veterinarian, make sure to thank them for all that they do.

More Halloween Cat Photos!

Halloween is in ONE WEEK! Throughout the week, we'll be posting fun things that will get you in the Halloween spirit.
Here are some more Halloween cat photos...



Source: http://catswearingthings.tumblr.com/page/2

Source: THIS IS OUR OWN PHOTO :)

Source: THIS IS OUR OWN PHOTO :)

Source: THIS IS OUR OWN PHOTO :)

There will be more Halloween fun to come, so keep checking back for more!

Fun Halloween Puzzle!

Halloween is coming up soon! Get into the Halloween spirit with this fun new jigsaw puzzle! Click here to play.

Cast your vote!

This month, we want to make our posts as fun as possible, but in order to do that, we need to know what types of things you like. Please vote in our new poll on the left column! The question is...

It's October! What does that mean to you?

Halloween!

Fun Fall Crafts!

Carving Pumpkins!

--or--

Fall Foods!

 

The results will help us to determine what themes we should use in our posts. Halloween cats? Fall cat crafts? Cast your vote! The poll lasts all month, but the sooner you respond, the better!

Fun Fact!

Did you know...

Cats can dream in their sleep--just like humans!

Halloween Cat Photos!

It's October!!!

So many fun things happen in the fall, and one of them is coming up soon! You guessed it--it's Halloween! Here are some extremely cute cat pictures that are Halloween-themed. Prepare to be blown away by cuteness...

 

Photo Credit: Shealah Craighead

Photo Credit: THIS IS OUR OWN PHOTO!

Photo Credit: THIS IS OUR OWN PHOTO!

Photo Credit: http://catswearingthings.tumblr.com/

 More pictures are coming soon!

Happy Anniversary to EC101!

September 30th was EverythingCat101's one-year anniversary! We're very proud to have been a successful site for over a year. :)

And now that it's October, we've got some more exciting things coming up. It's time to begin the Halloween celebration! Check back tomorrow for some cute Halloween cat photos!

Inspiring Cat Quotes

Here are a few inspiring cat quotes to brighten your day...

"Way down deep, we're all motivated by the same urges. Cats have the courage to live by them."
     ~Jim Davis

"The really great thing about cats is their endless variety. One can pick a cat to fit almost any kind of decor, color, scheme, income, personality, mood. But under the fur, whatever color it may be, there still lies, essentially unchanged, one of the world's free souls."
     ~Eric Gurney

"Time spent with cats is never wasted."
     ~May Sarton

---And finally---

"Since each of us is blessed with only one life, why not live it with a cat?"
     ~Robert Stearns

The Cat Safety Quiz

Do you know how to keep your cat safe? Find out with this quiz!

http://myquizcreator.com/take/7182

---OR---

Cat Safety Quiz

Question #1: It is OK to leave small objects around the house where cats can reach them.

YesNo


Question #2: It is OK to feed cats table scraps.

YesNo


Question #3: You are shopping for cat toys. Which toy do you buy?

One that could easily break.One with small parts.A durable toy.A small toy.A dog toy.


Question #4: You want to buy food for your cat. What do you buy?

Veterinarian-reccomended food.Dog food.Chicken wings.Cat treats and catnip.Baby food.


Question #5: Chocolate is poisonous to cats.

YesNo


Question #6: Plastic bags are good toys for cats.

YesNo


Question #7: Cardboard boxes are good toys for cats.

YesNo


Question #8: Cats should not play with glass.

YesNo


Question #9: Small kittens should be supervised while playing.

YesNo

Results from the MAKE A DIFFERENCE contest!

Congratulations, cat lovers! The results of the contest are in!

Thanks to everyone that entered our MAKE A DIFFERENCE contest. In the contest, viewers had to name 5 different types of wild cats. The answers were...

Image #1--Snow Leopard

Image #2--Serval

Image #3--Lions

Image #4--Bobcat

Image #5--Geoffroy's Cat
Photo Credit: Steve Jurvetson

While we had some really good guesses (this was hard!) the person who came the closest chose to comment as anonymous. Here's what they wrote:
1: Snow Leopard
2: Ocelot
3: Lions
4: Bobcat
5: Jaguar

Congratulations!

We had a total of 6 entries, raising $15 on top of the $91.75 from our bake sale. Now we will donate a grand total of:

$106.75!!!!!!!

Thanks to all who entered the contest, bought from the bake sale, and donated money. We could never have done this without you.

 

Wow! What a way to end the summer! Stay tuned for fun fall activities like the celebration of EC101's one-year anniversary, cool halloween pictures and crafts, and all-new personality quizzes!

 

Thanks Again!

LAST DAY!!!!!!!

Cat lovers--
Today is the LAST DAY to enter the contest on the MAKE A DIFFERENCE page and help out endangered snow leopards! Make sure that you do your part and submit an entry!

If you get all 5 answers right, you will be specially recognized. If no one gets all 5 answers right, then the closest person (or people) will be recognized.

Once more, thank you all so much for helping us out!

A Great Big "THANK YOU!"

Today members of the EverythingCat101 Team held a bake sale to raise money for endangered snow leopards. What was expected to be an event that raised twenty to thirty dollars ended up earning a whopping

$91.75!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We would like to extend a HUGE "Thank You" to all of our friends and neighbors. Without you, this would not have been possible. On top of this money, we will also donate the amount determined by our contest on the "MAKE A DIFFERENCE" page. To further help snow leopards, don't forget to enter that contest. But hurry! September 1st is the LAST DAY that you can enter!
Once again, thanks a ton to everyone who bought/donated! 100% of your money is going to help save endangered snow leopards.

Personality Quiz!!!!!!!!

Take our new personality quiz and discover which famous cat you are most like! Are you Garfield, Crookshanks, or Simba? Take the quiz and find out!

Click here to take the quiz and discover your famous cat personality:
http://snack.to/qzpl4jpz

The Countdown Begins!

Your LAST CHANCE to enter the MAKE A DIFFERENCE contest is coming soon. You only have 5 more days to enter! The contest will only take a bit of your time and you are helping a great cause by doing so.
We want to thank those of you who have already entered and remind everyone that your influence doesn't stop there! Tell your friends and family to enter as well and together we can MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Thanks to all of our viewers for supporting us as we try our hardest to make a difference and save endangered snow leopards. :)

ATTENTION CAT LOVERS!

Do you want to MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

Well, you know how! Just enter the contest on the MAKE A DIFFERENCE page and tell your friends and family to do the same! It's a simple contest and will only take a minute or two to enter.

What's the reward? Saving snow leopards, of course! The number of entries we get determines how much money we will donate to charity. So what are you waiting for? Submit an entry!

But hurry! September 1st is the LAST DAY to enter the contest!

Together, we will MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

$$$--Where's it going?

We've already told you that the money raised through the MAKE A DIFFERENCE program this summer is going to the Snow Leopard Trust. But we wanted to stop any confusion about the Sponsor A Wild Animal Kits.

The Snow Leopard Trust does have a Sponsor a Snow Leopard program, but we are going to use the one associated with WWF--the World Wildlife Fund.

This charity offers a much wider selection of wild cat species that we could sponsor, including cats like the lion, tiger, and of course, the snow leopard.

With that in mind, if it happens that we are going to get a Sponsor a Wild Animal Kit, we are going to need your opinion on which wild cat to sponsor.

Leave a comment on this post to tell us your choice. Here are the choices...

• Lion
• Tiger
• Snow Leopard
• Amur Leopard
• Cheetah
• Black Jaguar
• Clouded Leopard
• Lynx
• Jaguar
• Cougar
• Leopard

Leave a comment to vote!

MAKE A DIFFERENCE updates

How can YOU stay up-to-date on all the things going on with EC101? There are a few different ways that you can do this...
1. Check often for new posts on the homepage. You never know what will be posted.

2. Sign up for email updates of our posts! All you have to do is enter your email in the box on the left column that says "Follow EverythingCat101 by Email" and you will get the updates right away.

3. Check the MAKE A DIFFERENCE--UPDATES textbox in the right-side column. We will post updates there as well.

Don't miss a thing--stay up-to-date!

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...

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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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.

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!

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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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!

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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Fun Fact

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

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?


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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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

Cat Celebrations

Do you celebrate holidays with your cat? Do you get them a Christmas present? Do you give your cat a gift for their birthday?

And if you don't own a cat: would you celebrate with your cat if you did?

Answer these questions by submitting a comment to this post!

Did you know...

...Ragdolls mature slower than most cats? They don't reach their full size until they are about four years old.

Learn more cool facts like this on our "Cat Breeds" page!

UPDATES

Hello cat lovers! We've got a few updates for y'all!

First, our "CATS or Dogs?" page has been revamped! It's now called "Amazing Cats" but still has the same information. However, it is now more aimed toward showing why cats are awesome rather than why cats are awesome-ER than dogs. Check it out!

And while you are looking at that cool page, you should take a moment to enter our contest about why cats rule. It's called "I <3 Cats" and all submissions will be posted on our "Amazing Cats" page. For full contest guidelines--see the "Contests" page.

Secondly, we're sorry for any delays in the upcoming and past months with cat quizzes. In the meantime, try to improve your score on the past quizzes and try these fun cat-related activities...

• Enter a cat contest! Check out the "Contests" page for all the current contests. There's sure to be something there that you enjoy.
• Send a cat ecard with EC101's ecard service! How? Visit the "Ecards" page!
• Take a cat personality quiz! Pick from one of two "Which Cat Breed Are You Most Like?" quizzes. Take the first OR take the second.
• Take some other kind of quiz. There are many quizzes on the "Just for Fun" page.
• Play a cat game or solve a cat puzzle on the "Just for Fun" page.
• Read old posts; leave comments; make cat crafts; give suggestions; take polls!

As you can see, there's always something to do on EC101. So take a look around! There's certainly something you'll like.

June Cat Quiz 2012!

The 2012 June Cat Quiz is here! Tell us what you think about it in the comments! Good Luck!

June Cat Quiz 2012! » fun quizzes

If you didn't do well, feel free to retake the quiz. Don't feel discouraged though; these are hard questions. 

Have you missed a monthly cat quiz from this month or a previous month? Just go to the "Cat Quizzes" tab to find all the monthly quizzes since the beginning of EverythingCat101. You can also find the June Cat Quiz and Poll on the right side column.

Cast Your Vote!

Cast your vote on how much you think your cat understands your feelings!

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1. Find the gadget in the left sidebar that is titled, "Follow EverythingCat101 by Email."

2. Enter your email and press submit. Don't worry--we don't see your email at all.

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Amazing Art

Do you have art that you would like to submit to EverythingCat101? All you have to do is send your picture to everythingcat101@gmail.com and we will try to get your art on our site.

What kinds of art can you submit?

We often have art contests going, so feel free to submit to those. Also, we are always accepting drawings of famous cats for us to put on our famous cats page. To see the current drawings, click here.

Good luck, and be sure to check out the current contests!