Every guide on this site is shaped by life with a real, occasionally chaotic multi-pet household. Here are the cats behind it.

Pawley

Pawley walked up to us in a parking garage at about 8 weeks old, full of fleas, worms, and feline herpesvirus (FHV-1). She’s been part of the household ever since.

Pawley the black cat investigating a cat toy on the floor
Pawley the black cat looking out through the catio wire surrounded by plants
Pawley the black cat lying down in the catio near the plants
Pawley the black cat close up in the catio near hanging plants

Purr

Purr was rescued from the humane society at 6 months old. She’s a tuxedo cat who has fully claimed the cat tree as her own.

Purr the black and white tuxedo cat close up
Purr the tuxedo cat perched on a cat tree
Purr the tuxedo cat looking up from a cubby on the cat tree
Purr the tuxedo cat stretching out on a blanket-covered shelf

Peonina

Peonina came to stay with us for the summer, and quickly made herself at home in every blanket pile in the house.

Peonina the calico cat curled up in blankets by a window

There’s also Meow Cat, rescued from a local agency inside a PetSmart, who isn’t pictured here yet but is very much part of the household. Check back soon.