• 🐱 A famous actress finds a feline family

• 🐈 Make a super simple catnip kicker toy

• 😸 Pocket a $200 bonus offer with this credit card

• 🐈 Famous cat lovers in history

• 😺 Guess the famous feline

Did you know…

In 2018, America’s most popular cat breed was the __________.

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Halle Berry, the Oscar-winning actress and unofficial queen of cool, has just added two new members to her household: a pair of adorable kittens named Boots and Coco. After discovering a family of stray cats in her yard, Berry took action by adopting the two kittens, finding homes for their siblings, and even ensuring their mom was spayed and welcomed as her new outdoor cat.

Berry's Instagram reveal was a delightful mix of kitten close-ups and heartwarming updates, showing off her growing fur family alongside her beloved Labradoodles. While she's busy gearing up for her latest film release, The Union, it seems her heart and home are fully occupied with her purr-fect new companions.

Turn your fabric scraps into feline fun with a catnip kicker toy that’s sure to make your cat feel like a kitten in a candy store. Not only will your kitty get a new favorite plaything, but you’ll finally have a stylish way to use up those leftover bits of fabric collecting dust.

Supplies:

• Scrap fabric (cotton, fleece, or flannel)

• Polyester polyfill

• Dried catnip

• Sewing machine

• Basic sewing supplies

• Iron and ironing board

Instructions:

1. Cut a piece of fabric measuring about 8” x 12”.

2. Fold ½” over on each of the short ends and press with an iron.

3. Fold the fabric in half lengthwise with the pretty side of the fabric facing inward. Pin in place.

4. Using a straight stitch, sew the fabric down the long side with a ½” seam allowance.

5. Turn the tube right side out.

6. On one short end, stitch together the fabric along the edge.

7. Stuff the fabric tube with polyfill and catnip, layering each as you go.

8. Sew the open end with straight stitches.

9. Let your feline friend go wild with her new favorite toy.

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Cats have captivated the hearts of some of the most famous figures throughout history, proving that feline charm is truly universal. Ancient Egyptians revered cats so much that they adorned them in gold and even mummified them, ensuring they had a royal sendoff.

Fast forward to modern times, and you'll find legends like Freddie Mercury, who loved his cats so much he dedicated songs to them and phoned home just to chat with his fur babies while on tour. And let’s not forget Taylor Swift, whose cats are practically pop stars themselves, making cameos in music videos and gracing magazine covers with their feline finesse.

From divine symbols to pop culture icons, cats have a knack for making history purr with their charm. So next time you see your cat lounging like royalty or demanding attention like a diva, remember they’re just following in the pawsteps of their illustrious ancestors.

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Watch as Joseph Quinn and Lupita Nyong’o unleash their inner feline fanatics in the ultimate game of “Guess the Famous Cat”. These two stars put their cat knowledge to the test and prove once and for all if they’re the real feline experts or just cat-tastic impostors.

🧐 Did You Know: In 2018, America’s most popular cat breed was the Exotic.

😸 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.