Cat Talk

Staying at home may cause much stress, but it's also brought out the creativity among so many people that it reminds us what a creative species we are to begin with. Can you imagine what humans could do if we all had time to be bored on a regular basis? I maintain that's the one thing geniuses who've changed the world had in common (besides sheer curiosity)--time on their hands to experiment!

The latest trend in experimentation is to make loaves of bread shaped like cats. This is such a cute idea and it may come as no surprise that it stems from a trend in Japan. Japan is well-known for its super cute products and ideas, especially when it comes to both food and cats, so it's really no wonder that someone in Japan came up with this fun idea.

Have you made cat-shaped bread? How did it turn out? Share your experiences in the chat!

Right now, there are so many of us having fun with our cats at home that it's rare to scroll through social media without seeing a new cat doing something goofy, wearing a silly outfit or otherwise entertaining its owners. Bored Panda has a list compiled of some of the best of these examples, but there are also great places to specifically find great cat photos, like the Facebook group, Not to Be Dramatic But I Would Die for This Cat.

I've even shared photos of my own cats doing goofy stuff lately because, let's face it, we are here to see it more often. I learned that my black and white cat, Gizmo, likes to hide between blankets like pita pockets. Pumpkin, our gentle orange and white cat, is loving having us home and wants to be on us as much as possible, while Sally, our salty long-haired tortie, is the opposite and is quite frankly fed up with us.

How are your cats taking quarantine? What funny cat videos and photos have you enjoyed the most? Share them in the chat!

Now that many of us are at home with our pets all day, our pets are finding themselves making new adjustments, too! While a lot of dogs are thrilled to have their people home all day (except for those who like to sneak on the furniture when you're not there), many cats are surely surly about having to share their palaces with humans 24/7 all of a sudden. Still, cats provide endless entertainment for many of us, from giving us snuggles to chasing lasers and fake mice around.

There are plenty of things we can be doing with our cats during this time, too, from making new houses, scratching posts and houses for our kitties to trying out new toys and even growing catnip (mine is failing and I need to replant some). I ran across these cool wall scratching posts that I want to try to replicate next to the doorway trim my cats like to mutilate!

How are you doing with your cats at home? Are they reacting to having you home more than usual? Share your stories in the chat.

It's a great time to spoil your cats if you're home with time on your hands, so why not buy, or even make, your own cat caves? Cat caves give your cat a place to snuggle up and hide, which they love to do. You might even want to arrange it somewhere high off the ground; many cats love to be as high as possible. Some of my cat caves are as high as my cabinets.

These felted cat caves are really cute! The artist makes everything from Harry Potter to Ziggy Stardust themes, as well as plain solid colors. You can find cheaper ones at online retailers, but they may not be as quality. You can also teach yourself how to felt during this time and make one on your own!

Have you ever made a cat cave? What kinds do you have at home?