• 😻 The cutest tourist attractions in Texas

• 🐈‍⬛ Meet today’s featured felines

• 😸 The importance of staying hydrated

• 💩 Why cats pretend to bury their waste

Did you know…

Collective nouns for adult cats include clowder, clutter, glaring, and _______.

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At the Sam Houston Statue Visitor Center in Huntsville, Texas, two unlikely feline mascots have stolen the show. While the towering statue of Sam Houston might be the main attraction, visitors often find themselves lingering for hours, captivated by a scrappy duo of resident cats. These furry ambassadors have truly made the visitor center their home, adding some whiskered charm to the historical site.

Maggie, a shy 10-year-old tortoiseshell, prefers to keep a low profile, avoiding the spotlight like a seasoned celebrity. On the other paw, there's Bogie, a rambunctious 7-year-old white cat with enough personality to outshine even the mighty Sam Houston himself. Known affectionately as "Mr. Personality," Bogie is always ready to cozy up to visitors, keeping laps warm and hearts full. According to tourism manager Tracy Rikard, people come for the statue but stay for Bogie’s irresistible cuddles. So, if you find yourself in Huntsville, be sure to stop by, snap a picture with the statue, and snuggle up with the real stars of the show.

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Have you ever watched your cat use the litter box and wondered why he pretends to tidy up afterward? Well, it’s one of those adorable mysteries only our feline friends can pull off. While cats often behave as if logic simply doesn't apply to them, this quirky habit may actually be rooted in their evolutionary history. Their ancestors had good reasons for such "clean-up" efforts, and it turns out, your cat might just be honoring some ancient instincts.

In the wild, big cats bury their waste to prevent disease and avoid attracting unwanted attention from predators or rival cats. So when your domesticated furball makes a grand show of covering up in the litter box, they’re likely doing what their wild relatives did—protecting themselves, even if the most dangerous thing around is a vacuum cleaner.

Of course, it’s entirely possible that your cat just enjoys a bit of dramatic flair. Maybe they're simply perfecting their mime routine, practicing the art of looking busy without actually accomplishing much. Either way, your cat’s dramatic litter box exit is part survival strategy, part showmanship, and entirely adorable.

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🧐 Did You Know: Collective nouns for adult cats include clowder, clutter, glaring, and pounce.

😸 COTD: Give your purr-fect pet the spotlight by submitting them for the cat of the day! This month's theme is cats and their buddies. Send in your best pics of your cat with a friend, a short description, and their name to be featured in an upcoming newsletter.