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      I'm sorry I couldn't say "I love you"—the lingering regret for a calico cat I "just owned." I'm sorry I couldn't say "I love you"—the lingering regret for a calico cat I "just owned." For many who have lived with cats, there is often an unforgettable feline that lives on in their hearts. For me, that cat is Mikeko, a calico. Because I feel that I couldn't make her happy, even now, my mind and body tense up only...
      "You look great!" - We want to say it again and again. A classic tartan check cat collar that you'll love forever. "You look great!" - We want to say it again and again. A classic tartan check cat collar that you'll love forever. Our long-selling "Tartan Check" cat collar, a staple since Poponeko's founding in 2013, has been renewed! New colors have been added to the classic lineup, and you can now choose from 5 different collar styles. Made of 100% cotton for a soft and gentle feel,...
      I don't want the day to come when I can't touch them... How to deal with the "fear of saying goodbye" before pet loss I don't want the day to come when I can't touch them... How to deal with the "fear of saying goodbye" before pet loss When you realize that your beloved cat doesn't have much longer to live, the thought "I'm scared of the day we part" inevitably wells up. Indeed, during my cat's illness, I felt the same way, and no matter how many times I imagined a "life...
      5 things you said to your cat that you regret! What were the "forbidden words" that owners apologized for that day? 5 things you said to your cat that you regret! What were the "forbidden words" that owners apologized for that day? I wish I hadn't said that... Pet owners are living beings with emotions, so it's natural to have such regrets while living with cats. This time, I'll share words I regretted saying to my beloved cat.
      My "people-hating" father's clumsy kindness: A cat revealed his true self My "people-hating" father's clumsy kindness: A cat revealed his true self My father dislikes people. He uses rough language, so I often feel like I can't see his true feelings. But he only shows clumsy kindness when interacting with his beloved cat. Every time I see that, I'm amazed that cats have the power to bring...
      Playing kitten meows on YouTube… Did my cat really attack!? Their "full-on personality" reaction is hilarious Playing kitten meows on YouTube… Did my cat really attack!? Their "full-on personality" reaction is hilarious Cats may seem cool, but living with them has made me realize they're far more jealous creatures than humans imagine. I especially feel this when I'm watching kitten videos on YouTube. As their humble servant, I can't help but chuckle mischievously at the unique ways...
      "Even their ways of being scared are unique." Each of my cats had a drastically different reaction at the vet. "Even their ways of being scared are unique." Each of my cats had a drastically different reaction at the vet. Many cats dislike vet visits. On the way out of the house or during the journey to the animal hospital, our feline overlords sometimes display unique forms of resistance. This time, I'll be introducing the diverse ways my beloved cats rebel.
      Too cute to be an annoyance! Five unique "cat harassments" from three cats Too cute to be an annoyance! Five unique "cat harassments" from three cats There's an undeniable cuteness and humor to "nekohara" (cat harassment), where cats interfere with whatever you're doing. This time, I'll be introducing the "nekohara" performed by the three feline overlords in my household. Enjoy a glimpse into the reality of "nekohara," as only a cat...
      [The Reality of Pet Cremation] A Cat Owner's Experience and "How to Choose a Pet Funeral Home Without Regret" [The Reality of Pet Cremation] A Cat Owner's Experience and "How to Choose a Pet Funeral Home Without Regret" I want to properly mourn my beloved cat until the very end. This feeling often intensifies when you sense your cat's time is drawing near. However, it can be difficult to discern how to choose a pet funeral home that you can trust to handle...
      "Euthanasia" was also suggested... Facing the difficulty of dealing with my beloved cat's life and death while she fought her illness. "Euthanasia" was also suggested... Facing the difficulty of dealing with my beloved cat's life and death while she fought her illness. When there are no more treatments available for a sick cat, and a veterinarian suggests "euthanasia" as an option, owners can struggle with how to say goodbye. This article describes my personal feelings and experiences during the days when I was faced with the option...
      [Heartwarming] 5 Changed Behaviors of Beloved Cat After Discharging From Hospital Following Tumor Removal Surgery [Heartwarming] 5 Changed Behaviors of Beloved Cat After Discharging From Hospital Following Tumor Removal Surgery After overcoming an illness or a critical situation, you may observe your beloved cat exhibiting behaviors that suggest a deeper bond. In my case, after my cat Jiji faced a life-threatening situation, she began to display different behaviors, which filled me with deep emotion as...
      What if Your Cat Could Talk? A Serious Look at Whether Cats and Humans Could "Truly Get Along" What if Your Cat Could Talk? A Serious Look at Whether Cats and Humans Could "Truly Get Along" I wish I could speak the same language as my beloved cat... I'm sure many cat owners have thought this. But if we really could speak the same language, would we humans be able to deepen our bond with our cats even more? This time,...
      [Even ChatGPT Couldn't Handle It] I Seriously Deciphered the "Manuscript of Our Feline Overlord" Written During Work Due to Cat Harassment [Even ChatGPT Couldn't Handle It] I Seriously Deciphered the "Manuscript of Our Feline Overlord" Written During Work Due to Cat Harassment When working from home, you sometimes get "attacked" by your beloved cat demanding attention... This time, while I was writing an article, my cat jumped on the keyboard and "wrote" a draft. I thoroughly deciphered it, even enlisting the help of ChatGPT, to unravel the...
      The grudge of food is scary... Aren't there too many things that are easily mistaken for "Churu" or cat food? The grudge of food is scary... Aren't there too many things that are easily mistaken for "Churu" or cat food? Living with cats, there are times when human food is mistaken for "cat food," leading to awkward situations. This has happened a few times in my house, and I've received cold stares from my beloved cats.
      [Review] "nyans" scratching post solves the mess problem and satisfies both "standing scratchers" and "sitting scratchers"! [Review] "nyans" scratching post solves the mess problem and satisfies both "standing scratchers" and "sitting scratchers"! Whenever I buy a cardboard scratching post, my beloved cat always ends up peeing on it... The "nyans" 2-way scratching post solved that problem for me. I was personally very satisfied with it, so this time I've taken the liberty of reporting on my real-world...
      The weaklings' battle begins! Giji the cat's daily life, taking on a "sticky note" and carrying a "bathmat" The weaklings' battle begins! Giji the cat's daily life, taking on a "sticky note" and carrying a "bathmat" Cats have a talent for turning even the most unlikely objects into toys they feel compelled to battle. This time, I've compiled a list of unexpected items my slow-witted cat, Jiji, has challenged. Please, have a good laugh.
      "No wonder cats love you…" My husband's casual but profound remark "No wonder cats love you…" My husband's casual but profound remark Cats' behavior is unpredictable: they might flatten their cat bed and use it that way, or prefer the cardboard box the toy came in over the toy itself. Sometimes, you just want to exclaim, "Why?!" But my husband always respects our cats' wishes. Here, I'll...
      Like a Pokémon partner… A cat's betrayal: loving her "newbie servant" more than the owner she's been with for 8 years. Like a Pokémon partner… A cat's betrayal: loving her "newbie servant" more than the owner she's been with for 8 years. There are some people in the world who cats just seem to love. My partner is exactly one of those people. My beloved cats, who have been with me for 8-10 years, abandon me to cozy up to him. While I find the sight heartwarming,...
      "He's my doctor now?!" My cat can't hide his frustration with the vet he dislikes at the animal hospital. "He's my doctor now?!" My cat can't hide his frustration with the vet he dislikes at the animal hospital. Jiji, my beloved cat, was diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma, a rare condition in felines, leading to more frequent visits to the vet. Her assigned doctor turned out to be the only male veterinarian in the clinic whom she disliked. During these inevitably tense vet visits, the...
      "Cats don't meow as much as you'd think." The reality of owning a cat, different from the "ideal" shared by multi-cat owners "Cats don't meow as much as you'd think." The reality of owning a cat, different from the "ideal" shared by multi-cat owners When you start living with cats, you often find yourself surprised by how different it is from what you expected. In this article, I'll share the gap between the ideal and reality of cat life, based on my experience living with three cats.
      I Even Asked ChatGPT: Why Are Cats So "Cute"? I Even Asked ChatGPT: Why Are Cats So "Cute"? Why are cats so cute? For cat lovers, it's an eternal mystery. Many of us have probably wondered why we are so drawn to cats. To solve this mystery, we've explored "why cats are cute" based on AI and public research results.
      "Why are you running away...?" Jealous of my husband, who cats love! The frustrating relationship between a cat-loving mother and her beloved cat "Why are you running away...?" Jealous of my husband, who cats love! The frustrating relationship between a cat-loving mother and her beloved cat Many cat lovers experience the frustrating "cat truth" that the more you like cats, the more wary they are of you. If you're a cat owner, you've probably experienced this. This time, we introduce the frustrating relationship between a cat-loving mother and her three beloved...
      How to Comfort Someone Grieving the Loss of a Pet? Top 5 Ways to Console and Encourage, from Someone Who Lost Their Beloved Cat How to Comfort Someone Grieving the Loss of a Pet? Top 5 Ways to Console and Encourage, from Someone Who Lost Their Beloved Cat When someone close to you experiences pet loss, those around them may struggle with what to say. The pain of losing a pet is something only the person experiencing it can truly understand. It's not uncommon for well-intentioned words to unintentionally cause further hurt, leading...
      "Because I don't want to have any regrets until the very end..." "Preparing for goodbye" you should do during your beloved cat's final illness "Because I don't want to have any regrets until the very end..." "Preparing for goodbye" you should do during your beloved cat's final illness When a beloved cat becomes ill and you know their time is short, owners often reconsider "how they spend their time together now." At such times, the heart inevitably thinks, "I don't want to think about life after my cat is gone..." However, by thinking...
      The day I thought, "A cat is a bond," I was able to accept a life without children. The day I thought, "A cat is a bond," I was able to accept a life without children. It's often said that children act as a bond between a married couple, and the same can be said for beloved cats. My husband and I chose a "child-free life" due to various circumstances, but I feel that our beloved cats have deepened our marital...
      "It's so hard to figure out what they like..." Don't cats have way too many preferences when it comes to the "strength of petting"? "It's so hard to figure out what they like..." Don't cats have way too many preferences when it comes to the "strength of petting"? Even a simple phrase like "petting a cat" encompasses a wide range of preferences for pressure and technique, which vary from cat to cat. My three cats at home each prefer a different petting style, and it took some time for me to truly satisfy...
      What to do on the first anniversary of a cat's death? A record of an owner who cherished their beloved cat with bone ashes rings and letters What to do on the first anniversary of a cat's death? A record of an owner who cherished their beloved cat with bone ashes rings and letters For pet owners, the "first anniversary" since losing their beloved cat is a significant milestone. What kind of memorial service should I hold? How can I spend the day without regrets? These are questions with no right answer that can swirl around in one's head....
      Built a home for myself and my cat, but... "Our Catwalk" is a mix of satisfaction and regret. Built a home for myself and my cat, but... "Our Catwalk" is a mix of satisfaction and regret. Wishing to live comfortably with my cats, I built a custom home and even installed a cat-walk. However, after moving in, I encountered some unexpected regrets... Here are some "points to consider when installing a cat-walk" that I learned from building a home specifically for...