Happy Tuesday:

• 💌 100 years ago, cats were already trending

• 🐈 Cats of the day, Dixie & Miz Tobi

• 😸 You could speak a new language in just 3 weeks

• ♻️ How to give old cat items new life

• 😺 How to score the best deals on Hoka’s

True or False?

Cats can only see in black and white.

(scroll to the bottom to find the answer!)

If you think sharing cat pictures is a modern obsession, think again. Long before Twitter, TikTok, or Instagram, people were already mailing cat photos—on postcards. In the early 1900s, postcards were basically the original social media, letting people send quick messages, jokes, and, of course, adorable cat pictures.

These weren’t just cute decorations. Some postcards showed cats just being their mischievous selves, while others dressed them up in fancy outfits or put them in human situations. Even political movements like the Suffragettes used cat imagery to spread their messages. Sound familiar? Just swap postcards for memes, and it’s basically the same thing.

Millions of postcards were mailed back then, and just like today’s viral memes, they spread fast. Newspapers even called it a "postcard craze."

So the next time you send a cat meme, just know you’re carrying on a tradition over a century old. Cats have always been famous—long before the internet existed.

Daily Purr reader JoAnn shares the story of Dixie and Miz Tobi, two rare orange marmalade sisters who were adopted together. As the only two in their litter, their bond was instant—and unbreakable.

These sweet girls spend most of their time side by side, grooming each other and always sticking close. Whether it's playtime or nap time, they’re never far apart, proving that sibling love is something truly special.

Thanks, JoAnn, for sharing Dixie and Miz Tobi’s adorable connection! Want to see your cat featured as the Daily Purr Cat of the Day? Send in a photo and some fun facts about your kitty—they might be next!

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If your cat has outgrown their favorite bed or ignored yet another toy, don’t let it go to waste! Many shelters and rescues welcome gently used cat beds, blankets, and scratchers to help make life cozier for cats waiting for homes. Even food bowls, carriers, and litter boxes (thoroughly cleaned, of course) can be donated.

Plastic cat toys can sometimes be recycled—check for symbols on the bottom to see if they belong in your curbside bin. Cardboard scratchers, on the other hand, can go straight into the recycling pile or be repurposed for DIY projects like hideouts or puzzle feeders.

For an even bigger impact, consider fostering a shelter cat or volunteering at your local rescue. Whether you’re donating old supplies or just giving a lonely kitty some love, small efforts make a big difference. Before you toss that worn-out cat bed, think about how it could bring comfort to another feline in need!

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Cat’s Corner

From feline mysteries to winning over a tough critic, here’s what’s trending:

• 🤔 Are you confusing your cat without realizing it? Find out now!

• 🐾 Guy hilariously tries to win over his girlfriend’s cat. Watch here!

• 🚿 Why do cats hate water so much? The answer might surprise you!

• 👟 In need of some new running or walking shoes? See the best deals on Hoka shoes here.

🐱 Bite-Sized Treats

🧐 True or False: False! They can see blues and yellows but struggle with reds.

😸 COTD: Give your kitty the spotlight by submitting them for Cat of the Day. Reply to this email with your best photos of your cat, their name, and a short description for the chance to be featured in an upcoming newsletter!

💌 Reply for a surprise: If you are reading this reply with a funny memory of your cat for a surprise in your inbox!