"The Cat Lady Conundrum"

The New York Times published "The Cat Lady Conundrum" a little over a year ago. It is one of the craziest pieces of cat news I have ever read.

The article sheds light on a parasite, Toxoplasma gondii, that can alter its host to become very tolerant (or worse, attracted to) cat pee.

Hence, the bucket loads of cats in the possession of your local 'cat lady.' Speaking of which, Rufus and I strongly dislike the term cat lady. Why?


Cause this is the first thing that pops into our minds!
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13 comments:

  1. Sweet PurrfectionsFebruary 16, 2009 at 8:23 PM

    Hi Rufus! I saw your blog on the Cat Blogosphere and I wanted to drop by and say hello. Welcome!

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  2. The Island CatsFebruary 16, 2009 at 8:27 PM

    Hi Rufus! We saw your blog on the Cat Blogosphere! Nice to meet you! And, yeah, our mom isn't real crazy about the term "cat lady" either for about the same reason!

    We'll visit again!

    Wally, Ernie & Zoey

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  3. Katiez Furry MewzFebruary 16, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    Welcum ta cat bloggin!! Weze not attracted to pee... I fink Maxie iz doh. -Bootsie

    NOH him iz attracted to ladeez!!! Hims needs his hoohah ectomee, silly baby gurl. -Daisy.

    Andee wayzs... dats reeely weird bout toxiplazmosis makin mawmee like litter box smellz? Datz a nasty bug... we dont wish dats on nobuddees. -Katie Too.

    See ya again reel soon!
    -Kid Sister to a Comedian

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  4. Peggy's PlaceFebruary 16, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    Hi Rufus,
    We found you by way of the cat blogosphere. You are a very good looking mancat. Stop by sometime for a visit :)

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  5. Country CatsFebruary 17, 2009 at 12:08 AM

    Hi Rufus,

    It's very nice to meet you. Drop by and see us sometime :)

    3 Country Cats

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  6. ZOOLATRYFebruary 17, 2009 at 1:43 AM

    Hi Rufus... it's quite nice to meet you! You live way over to the west, and we live way to the east, but we can still be friends... we're sure you'll have a lot to rave about and pretty soon everyone on the CB will be raving about you. Bye now, Maggy and Zoey from Zoolatry.

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  7. castle divaFebruary 17, 2009 at 5:28 AM

    Hi Rufus,

    Nice to meet you. We heard about you on the cat blogosphere and wanted to give you a big welcome. We looked at some of your posts and think your blog is great. Feel free to come visit us.

    Purrs,

    Ms. P and Cinza

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  8. Angel, Kirby and MaxFebruary 17, 2009 at 8:03 AM

    Hi! Rufus! We just stopped by to welcome you to the blogosphere! Stop by and visit!

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    Welcome Rufus,

    We actually talk about Toxoplasma gondii in our book The Devious Book for Cats too!

    In the chapter "Kitty Litter, Explained" we talk about how, if its present in kitty litter that's flushed down the toilet, enter marine ecosystems and devasate them.

    But as we say that's not really our problem.

    Regards,
    Fluffy & Bonkers

    PS - Our Blog is called "The Boudhoir" you can find it under "Fun" on our website.

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  10. Samantha & MomFebruary 17, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    Hi Rufus!! We saw your link at the Cat Blogosphere!! It is very nice to meet you! Welcome! Stop by and see us sometime!
    Your FL furiends,

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  11. Team TabbyFebruary 17, 2009 at 12:05 PM

    Hi Rufus, it is so great of you to visit us, nice to meet you! There are three of us here and one foster kitty. Hummm, mom looked twice at the cartoon and smiled. Stop by again anytime.

    Mindy, Moe, Bono

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  12. Laila and Angel MinchieFebruary 17, 2009 at 12:06 PM

    Hi Rufus! We saw your post over at the Cat Blogosphere and wanted to visit and welcome you.

    Laila and Minchie
    Chicago

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  13. Kimo and SabiFebruary 17, 2009 at 1:33 PM

    Nice to meet ya (and yer cat lady too)!

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