Cats

Oooo! I never should have climbed up here to see what you were doing! I think my paws are starting to slip.

Okay. Okay. Enough with the pictures and the laughing. I am completely underwhelmed by this outfit.

One of the best gifts you can give a kid at any time of year is a book. This is especially true of Christmas when the memories last a lifetime. Charlie and the Christmas Kitty is the sort of story that will stick with a kid and encourage reading.

When it comes to Christmas decorating you want to do it with cats -- you know you do. And you really have a thing for ugly Christmas sweaters. Bring them both together this holiday season with a Cats in Ugly Sweaters Wreath.

Julian Assange of WikiLeaks gave up his freedom to lead a lonely existence holed up in the Ecuadorian embassy in London, and now he's given up his cute cat companion as well.

The Dickin Medal has been called "the Victoria Cross for animals." The award was created in the UK by Maria Dickin in 1943 to honor valiant animals who served in World War II. It is a bronze medal of a laurel wreath surrounding the words "For Gallantry" and "We Also Serve." It hangs from a ribbon of pale blue, brown, and green. It was most recently awarded just last month to a dog named Kuga.

When in Reykjavik, look out for the statue of Iceland's infamous Christmas Cat, lit up for the holiday season with 6,500 LED lights and a glittering golden collar.

Why are you so upset? I love this new cat bed you brought home for me. It is so festive!