Friday Pussy Blog

photo editing by Rebecca

Tater Tot enjoys hanging out in the kitchen at night when we get the music cranked up while making dinner. I think he likes watching the Daddy Circus.

Check out the NY Times story today on hypoallergenic cats, if you can part with $4,000 and are willing to wait.


photo credit: Julie Chytrowsky

Since it announced the project in October 2004, the company, Allerca, of San Diego, says it has received inquiries from people in 85 countries seeking to buy a cat bred so that its glands do not produce the protein responsible for most human cat allergies.

“You’re not just buying a cat; it’s a medical device that replaces shots and pills,” said Megan Young, chief executive of Allerca. “At the same time, this is a living animal, so the well-being of our product comes before our customers. This is not some high-priced handbag that you put back on the shelf if it doesn’t match.”

Also, William Grimes had a hilarious article about his road trip with cats in the Times today. It stresses me out when I have to drive 3 miles to the vet with a cat in the car. A 1,500 mile roundtrip would have me seeking therapy.