L.A. is often called a dog town, but for these cat fanciers, felines rule. In this clowder of stories, we explore all things cat in the Southland.
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Cats are conversationalists. Researchers suggest the meow has evolved over centuries as a tool to better communicate with humans.
Everyone has heard of the ‘crazy cat lady.’ But being a cat daddy comes with its own cultural stigmas. One study, at least, argues men with cats are less dateable than men with dogs.
Luxe Paws founder Jacquie Navratil has helped trap and release 19,000 cats since 2012. She’s passionate about feral cats because there are too many in Los Angeles and hopes one day every neighborhood could have a cohort of volunteer cat rescuers.
Catnip Coalition in Burbank is a vintage shop with cat-themed decor, two shop cats named Franklin and Nigel and a rotating crew of adoptable cats.
Tail Town, a cat rescue in Pasadena, has become a community hub. It offered a unique experience recently: a slumber party with cats.
