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New Jersey Cat Crosses New York Harbor on Driftwood

Officials think that’s how an unnamed calico arrived “wet, salty and draped in seaweed” on Governor’s Island after a storm. The island has a blog where readers can suggest names for the feline. Via New York Daily News. Also posted at Daily Wisconsin.

Friday Catblogging: The CatCam

Here’s a link to the one and only CatCam, from California. The camera, positioned under a card table, films toward where cats walk to a food dish. There are also still pictures available.

Friday Catblogging: Making Your Own Cat Food

Ever considering cooking for your cat? There’s a story about doing just that, entitled, Try Making Your Own Cat Food, from Julian Bryant. Here’s a recipe: Cat food 1 filet of catfish 1/4 cup of rice 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon finely grated carrot 1 egg yolk Roughly chop the catfish and simmer it in…

Friday Catblogging: Tokyo Cat Cafés

Heartwarmingly civilized: Sip a latte, flip through a manga, surf the Internet — or have a cuddle with a feline friend at one of Tokyo’s many cat cafés. On first glance, these popular hangouts appear to be normal, cozy cafés, with sofas, coffee cups and shelves of magazines. Look closer, however, and you’ll find something curious…