The post Tiller’s Cup of Tea: It’s Not Everyone’s (Just Mine) by Dr. Lauren Demos DVM (Veterinarian) appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren't considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com. Hi, I’m Dr. Lauren! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two adventurous cats, Pancake and Tiller. Most cats like catnip, or valerian root. Or feather toys. Or something remotely cat-like. But leave it to Tiller to have a unique trait. I only found out, as I have recently been forced to uptake a certain daily number of cups of tea, due to a distinct lack of summer weather, and an attempt to stave off the cold. Since I prefer black tea cold, and with lemon, I had to find a substitute. Enter: green tea. Some say it looks and tastes like grass, but grass is healthy, right? So, little did I expect when Tiller took a sudden interest in me one evening while I was sitting on the couch, I got all excited for some cuddles, and maybe even some lap time. How wrong was I? Instead, she walked over to my cup of tea, and calmly, deliberate, stuck her foot in it. Then pulled it out. And drank the tea from her foot. Repeatedly. I figured this was a fluke. But every time since, if a cup of green tea comes out, so does Tiller. To what end? Green tea, I was curious, what about it would attract cats? Perhaps green tea is similar in some way to catnip. I can’t find any scientific research to support this, and certainly some suggest that the caffeine in green tea isn’t ideal for cats.  Or perhaps green tea simply tastes good to Tiller. After all, cats, just like humans, have individual taste preferences. Many of my feline patients refuse tuna but love poultry foods, and vice versa. In the end, I’ll probably never know why Tiller loves a good cup of tea. Maybe deep down, she’s part British Shorthair? Or maybe I just chalk it up to her being… a cat. This article is a part of Dr. Lauren, Pancake, and Tiller's series. Read her previous article: Please Don’t Put That In Your Mouth! Inappropriate Items Cats Eat The post Tiller’s Cup of Tea: It’s Not Everyone’s (Just Mine) by Dr. Lauren Demos DVM (Veterinarian) appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren't considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com.

Books short fiction Seven Speculative Stories About Preserving History and Culture Which stories, knowledge, and experiences are worth saving, no matter the cost, and what can we do to keep them alive? By Ratika Deshpande | Published on August 28, 2024 Comment 0 Share New Share Last year, I spent a lot of time deleting posts from my blog that I didn’t consider “important”—a tricky thing to define, as I’ve discussed previously. I was thinking about obsolescence, about the things that we leave behind, and on my most self-censoring days, I discarded scores of posts at a time. Then a couple of months ago, I tried salvaging these pieces from the Internet Archive’s (IA) Wayback Machine, regretting my impulsive deleting and blessing the readers who thought they should save my writing there. As I explored the IA and its mission to archive everything—everything—I was forced to contemplate why we consider certain things more important than others. While my blog posts seemed trivial to me, for some people every blog post, every journal entry, every shopping list, is worth saving. These daily texts made by ordinary people are just as integral to preserving our history and culture as elaborate monuments and epics. What other works and items, generally considered to be ordinary or banal, are worth preserving, and what approaches can we take for doing so? Here are some SFF stories that consider these questions… The Singing Hills Cycle by Nghi Vo Cleric Chih of the Singing Hills abbey collects stories. Accompanied by Almost Brilliant, a hoopoe who, like other neixin, can remember every story she’s told, Chih travels the lands, collecting tales from people of all walks of life. These stories then become part of the archives at the abbey. But stories are always changing. Everyone from the empress and her handmaiden to bandits, brides, tigers, and hoopoes have their own versions . They vary in little details, in the perspective from which the stories are told, and even in the events included. As a writer who’s interested in all things related to memory, I loved Chih’s internal monologue on how to do their work well—by asking the right questions, and listening to new versions of familiar stories. Cindy Kay’s audiobook narration complements Vo’s lush prose brilliantly. “To Walk the River of Stars” by Emily Y. Teng Yineng culture had been forgotten and suppressed because of the Integration. Now, soon, it will be time for the girls of the present generation to go through a rite of passage and walk the river of stars. Our narrator’s mother had first discovered it, working as a janitor at the Museum of Culture and Arts, but didn’t know what the words on the plaque that attracted her notice—except “Yineng”—actually meant. Things have changed for their people since, and now our narrator’s daughter must play her part in the resurrection and preservation of their lost customs in this short, lyrical story. “The Belfry Keeper” by S.L. Harris The Academy was once renowned for its magic, but now there’s technology to take care of things (and turn a profit, too), so no one goes there anymore. The clockwork mechanism that has maintained the books and the garden and the corridors all this time has now been ordered by the wizard to sell the furniture and melt down the metal of the bell to pay off the Academy’s debts. But the clockwork is of the Academy, and it refuses. However, it can only continue for so long. Will anyone ever study there again? Will everyone eventually forget the Academy and move on? Will there even be anyone left to protect the Academy from? “The Bone-Gatherer’s Lament” by Wendy Nikel As the Bone Gatherer wanders the desert, collecting the bones of those who have died in this hot place, hearing them speaking, praying for them, he comes across bones that, unlike his usual finds, come from someone who wasn’t of the desert, but from a place where water was plentiful. The bones have a message to share, but how will it reach the people it’s meant for? The Bone Gatherer has listened for years. It may now be time to do more.  Nikel takes an interesting look at the way we think of preserving the lives of those we loved, and what it means to take care of that which would have been lost otherwise. “Monopticon” by Dani Atkinson Told through a letter written to someone far in the future, this is the story of a world where every single thing every person did was always watched and recorded. Nothing is hidden from Panopticon, and so no one can recruit, organize, rebel. Even your thoughts are watched; every single thing that passes through your mind, no matter how fleeting, is recorded. How do you fight something like that? So much of our lives today are about preserving the past and present by documenting our lives, archiving what already exists, recording the voices and pictures of loved ones. In this context, Atkinson’s dystopia makes one wonder if we should all start asking for the right to be forgotten instead.  “Song of the Balsa Wood Bird” by Katherine Quevedo At the market, hunting for souvenirs for her cousins, Alondra finds a bird made of balsa wood that she can’t tear her eyes away from. When she takes it home, her abuelo tells her the story of who the bird is and what makes it so special. It’s a legend filled with betrayal and loss and hope. Saddened, Alondra wishes she could hear the song of this bird, said to be the sweetest of all. But wooden birds don’t sing, and Alondra refuses to forget this little piece of the forest. A short story with a particularly stunning scene that’s imprinted itself on my mind, a tale of hope and determination, and also of loss, all at the same time. “The Future Library” by Peng Shepherd After the death of Katie Paterson, who conceived the Future Library (a real project in Norway), Claire, the fifty-seventh author (out of one hundred) invited to contribute to the collection, is given the responsibility of looking after the forest planted for project. Her arborist partner, Ingrid, suggests burying the ashes of the authors under their respective trees after their deaths. When the trees are cut, at a time when the forest is the last one left in the world and Claire has passed away, the words are already written on the wood. But that’s the only start of the end of the Future Library. Can Ingrid, who knows what actually happened, stop its destruction, as the Board pushes to keep going beyond the original hundred trees,  experimenting with cutting the hundred-and-first tree to see how the words went into the trunks in the first place? [end-mark] The post Seven Speculative Stories About Preserving History and Culture appeared first on Reactor.

Author of How to Prep When You’re Broke and Bloom Where You’re Planted online course We are living in absolutely crazy times right now. What with the contentious election, the migrant crisis, the potential of war with Russia, looming terror threats, our crashing economy, our fragile power grid, and frequent heated demonstrations about Gaza and Israel, it’s difficult to focus your prepping energy. A lot of folks have said they currently feel incredibly helpless because they don’t know what to do. Today, we’ll talk about what to do. It’s overwhelming. Our present situation is nothing if not overwhelming. Threats are coming at us from all different directions. How can we focus on just one without missing an important indicator? It’s easy to get sucked into the cycle of fear, but that is paralyzing. You may need to limit your access to news to get beyond it. I’m certainly not saying to completely ignore it – just to carefully select your sources and not scroll on newsfeeds and X all day long. We need information, but I’m not sure we need constant, every-second-of-our-lives information. I think that makes things seem even worse than they are in an already bad situation. Find some trusted sources and limit yourself to those. Also, you may want to put a time limit on this. There’s a name for spending hours reading negative news. It’s called “doom-scrolling,” and Merriam-Webster defines it as “spending excessive time online scrolling through news or other content that makes one feel sad, anxious, angry, etc.” If you’re already in the habit of doing that, it can be difficult to escape the cycle, but it’s essential if you want to be effective. Focus more on spending those hours being productive rather than immersing yourself in bad news. As a news junkie myself, and also while I’m recovering from surgery, it can be extra tough not to get sucked in. I finally had to make a rule for myself to check three places for news in the morning and then three later in the afternoon. I spend the rest of my time working on other projects, reading books, learning skills and languages, and enjoying some shows on Amazon Prime. I strongly suggest you limit your news time as well.  You may also want to seek out some more positive stuff. There are a lot of fun channels on YouTube with good news, how-to videos, nature documentaries, cute puppies, and adorable kittens. Yes, I know some people are going to say this is an idiotic way to spend your time. And obviously, it’s not productive. But it’s far better for your mental health than doomscrolling. What should you be prepping for? You know, I’ve always kind of hated that question. That silly show, Doomsday Preppers, was always edited to make it look like the guests were hyper-focused on only one looming event. That’s not how real people prep, and I’m pretty sure it’s not how the guests prepped, either. But if you sound well-balanced and rational, it doesn’t make for good television. I like to recommend general preparedness. Selco also recommends “going back to basics” when you don’t know what to do. So, think about your pillars of preparedness. Pillar One: Water Pillar Two: Shelter Pillar Three: Fire Pillar Four: Food Pillar Five: Signaling | Communication Pillar Six: Medical | Hygiene Pillar Seven: Personal Safety No matter what emergency you are facing, you can’t go wrong by focusing on these areas. Another area I’d recommend focusing on is financial preparedness – paying off debt, investing wisely in tangible goods, and putting your savings into a medium that won’t lose its value. Physical fitness cannot be overlooked either. In some situations, we are trapped in our own bodies, but most folks can work to become more mobile and fit. The more active you are now, the less difficult it will be for you later. If you’re new to this, start off slowly with just a simple, short walk at an easy pace. If you have mobility issues like I do, you can look on YouTube for seated exercises. One of my legs doesn’t work, but my arms have never been so ripped. While this may not make you more mobile, you can never go wrong with extra strength and stamina. Some productive things you can do Another thing that helps a lot is to do productive things. If your productive things are related to the pillars or your financial security, then this will help you to get through basically any kind of emergency. Some activities cost money, while others don’t. Use containers you already have to store more water. Make sure you have multiple ways to purify water you acquire. Take a walk around your neighborhood or property and seek out additional sources of water. Grow your own food. Preserve food. Stockpile long-term storage food. Make any necessary improvements on your homes – good windows, perhaps some off-grid power sources, needed repairs, etc. Make sure you have a way to cook that doesn’t require electricity, and then practice. I used to take my girls out into our backyard in the city and we’d have a fun cookout over a campfire. They loved it, we learned stuff, and it was a nice way to bond while learning skills. Think about how you could stay warm if your power went out, then proceed to prepare for these alternative methods. Consider getting your ham radio license and practicing for communications purposes. Learn medical skills. You can often find free local courses at your fire department or YMCA. You can also find a plethora of excellent videos on YouTube to help you learn to handle medical emergencies. Look at both First Aid and longer term options for care, in case help is not coming. Learn about natural remedies. Work to make your home safer. Are there any easy access points for criminals to breach your home? Fix them before things get even crazier. Learn self-defense skills. These skills are perishable, so if you already know them, practice them. Head to the shooting range. This is also a perishable skill. If you don’t know how to shoot, now is the time to learn. If you do know how, now is the time to practice. Work on building a trusted community of people nearby. It’s great to have a plan to go across the country to meet up with family, but if you can’t get there, you’ll need a like-minded community nearby. Learn survival skills for extreme situations from folks who have experienced such events. Learn what to do in the case of certain events, like a nuclear disaster, civil unrest, or economic collapse. Teach your children how to handle emergencies in case they ever have to face them alone. Teach your children and grandchildren the skills you possess – things like making a loaf of bread, the joy of planting a seed and watching it grow, being outdoors in nature safely – don’t let these skills and arts be lost to the next generation. These things may seem very small but in the grand scheme of things they’re significant. We are all limited by something – things like our health, our finances, our mobility, our locations, or something else. But if we’re diligent and use the resources we have to improve our situations, we can focus on productivity instead of panic. The key here is to do something. Don’t get sucked into the doom cycle. It’s paralyzing and no matter who you are, or where you are, or what your situation is like, there is always some small thing you can do to improve your chances of survival.  Focus on the basics when you don’t know what to do and you’ll always be better off. What about you? How do you focus on productivity? Do you have any hacks for learning skills inexpensively? Do you find yourself doomscrolling online? Let’s discuss it in the comments section. About Daisy Daisy Luther is a coffee-swigging, adventure-seeking, globe-trotting blogger. She is the founder and publisher of three websites.  1) The Organic Prepper, which is about current events, preparedness, self-reliance, and the pursuit of liberty; 2)  The Frugalite, a website with thrifty tips and solutions to help people get a handle on their personal finances without feeling deprived; and 3) PreppersDailyNews.com, an aggregate site where you can find links to all the most important news for those who wish to be prepared. Her work is widely republished across alternative media and she has appeared in many interviews. Daisy is the best-selling author of 5 traditionally published books, 12 self-published books, and runs a small digital publishing company with PDF guides, printables, and courses at SelfRelianceand Survival.com You can find her on Facebook, Pinterest, Gab, MeWe, Parler, Instagram, and Twitter. The post Preppers: What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do appeared first on The Organic Prepper.

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“Operation Saucer” was an investigation into a terrifying series of reported incidents in 1977 where residents in the Brazilian city of Colares claimed that they not only witnessed flying saucers – but they were also being attacked by them. Bright objects of differing shapes, sizes and colours were said to have been flying at low altitudes – just a few metres above the tops of trees – and firing light beams at people on the ground below. Several witnesses claimed to have seen beings piloting the crafts, describing them as no more than three to four feet tall. What separates these sightings from the usual glimpses of UFOs in the skies are the numerous and recurring injuries that people suffered. “I never forgot the panic on the faces of people who said they had been attacked by lights that descended from the sky and drew blood from them”, recalls journalist Carlos Mendes. Chosen to cover the case by the newspaper O Estado do Pará , he estimates that he interviewed 80 witnesses. The beams gave off intense beams of radiation that caused puncture marks and lesions, with some reporting to local media at the time that it felt like a “heavy weight pushed against their chest”. A report into the claims made by the victims stated: “The beam was about seven or eight centimetres in diameter and white in colour. “It never hunted for them but hit them suddenly. When they tried to scream no sound would come out, but their eyes remained open. The beam felt hot, almost as hot as a cigarette burn.” Describing the injuries, Doctor Wellaide Cecim Carvalho – who worked in a health care unit in the area during the 1970s – wrote: “All of them had suffered lesions to the face or the thoracic area. “The lesions, looking like radiation injuries, began with intense reddening of the skin in the affected area. Later the hair would fall out and the skin would turn black. There was no pain, only a slight warmth. “One also noticed small puncture marks in the skin. The victims were men and women of varying ages, without any pattern.” Dr. Wellaide Cecim Carvalh The saucers were quickly dubbed ‘chupa-chupa’ – meaning ‘sucker-sucker’ – and with reports of more sightings and more incidents of people being injured or losing blood, panic soon started to set in and women and children left the area while local men stayed to look after their homes or possessions. With no reasonable explanation offered as to what exactly was behind the so-called attacks from UFOs, the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) was tasked with finding out what was going on on the island, with the investigation officially named Operation Saucer. A 2,000-page military report was soon compiled, featuring 500 photographs and 16 hours of film that the FAB reportedly witnessed with their own eyes. Ufologist Daniel Rebisso Giese claimed in his book Vampiros Extraterrestres Na Amazonia (Extraterrestrial Vampires of the Amazon) that several military personnel suffered nervous breakdowns, while others went completely insane during the course of the investigation. The documents were kept classified until several pages were released in 2004, showing drawings and photographs of what the military saw. Bright, cylindrical lights feature in the photographs, while several drawings show similarly-shaped objects witnessed by people on the island at the time. Despite this, the operation never explicitly stated that UFOs or aliens were the official cause of the sightings and injuries. However, high-ranking officials from FAB reportedly told a group of ufologists in 2004 that they had discreetly been studying the existence of UFOs since the mid 1950s. But what could the explanation be if the aliens theory is dismissed? Some think the area was simply being used as a test site for top secret military craft – something people have also used to explain away the secrecy behind Area 51. However, there are yet more strange occurrences aside from the sightings that make this case an ongoing mystery – and catnip for conspiracy theorists. Photograph taken on December 10, 1977, at approximately 8:30 p.m. The object was over Ponta do Machadinho, on Colares Island. It is estimated that the object was 300 meters high, 3,000 meters away from the photographer, Sergeant Flávio and 3 other civilians. The UFO remained stationary for approximately 5 minutes. Dr Carvalho, who treated islanders for their injuries after the ‘attacks’, later said she was “compelled” to lie to them about their injuries – and to tell them they were simply hallucinations. She said: “This is what the Air Force always asked me to say. It did not happen any kind of mass hysteria or visual hallucinations. “The psychiatry proves it didn’t happen. It may happen mystic collective problems when people commit mass suicide. “But nobody can have the same delirium, the same visual, sonic and synthetic hallucination at the same time and in different places.” She also claims to have seen a UFO herself, adding: “I could see the UFOs bright metal and it wasn’t a dish-like object, but much more like a cone or a cylinder.” Uyrangê Bolivar Soares Nogueira de Hollanda Lima. This is the name of the first officer of our armed forces to come out into the public to talk about UFO research activities carried out secretly in Brazil. Further to this, Lima – the commander of the operation – gave an interview in 1997 to UFO Magazine, where he recounted how terrified his men were during their investigations. This 1997 interview is the only official TV appearance that Captain Hollanda did exposing the classified program he led in back 1977 called ‘Operation saucer’ a study on the violent UFO attacks in Colares, Brazil. Less than a month after this appearance he was found strangled in his house. (AI Dub) byu/Sky5759 inUFOs He went on to reveal eyewitness statements which described residents waking up to beings wearing protective clothing shooting coloured beams at their heads, as well as several officers reporting seeing strange lights emerging from and diving back into coastal waters around the area – leading some to assume this was the location of a UFO base. Three months after giving the interview, Captain Hollanda was found dead in his home after he seemingly hung himself using the belt of his bathrobe. It’s fair to say there is a lot to be suspicious about in this particular UFO case and it remains one of the most baffling and mystifying incidents in the history of unexplained phenomena. The post Operation Saucer: Commander Who Told About UFOs Committed Suicide appeared first on Anomalien.com.

The pro-death Hamas lovers protesting the Democratic National Convention weren’t just going to head home without leaving behind a present for everyone else to clean up. Volunteers at a Catholic pregnancy center in Chicago arrived to work the morning after the DNC wrapped, only to find their doors were cemented shut by vandals, Catholic News Agency reports. “FAKE CLINIC,” stated giant red letters spray painted on the front windows of the nonprofit, Aid for Women. “THE DEAD BABIES ARE IN GAZA.” They found dripping gobs of red paint splattered over the rest of the building’s entrance. Security footage reportedly caught the vandals committing the crime at 3am, August 23.  Aid for Women advisor Mary FioRito shared evidence of the damage to her X account, depicting the center’s door’s lock covered in cement, which also covered the ground where it opens. For the past 25 years, it’s been my privilege to be a volunteer and board member at Aid for Women, a nonprofit that runs maternity homes and pregnancy services throughout Illinois. Last night, after the closing of the DNC, vandals attacked one of AFW’s Chicago locations. pic.twitter.com/yieCfi3XqE — Mary H. FioRito (@maryfiorito) August 23, 2024   Aid for Women was “founded on the faith and teachings of the Catholic Church,” their website states. The clinic’s mission is to help expecting mothers face “unexpected” or “difficult” pregnancies without aborting their child. Their services are offered free-of-charge, and include ultrasounds, abortion pill reversal medications, counseling, and material aid, among other resources.  But now that abortionist thugs decided to wage feminist jihad on their center, at least a dozen struggling women were denied access to those necessary services over the weekend. “Progressives” only find free services for women acceptable when it's to kill an unborn child in the back of a truck. “These are working-class women. A lot of stuff for them is a struggle. Why would you do this to women who already are facing so many obstacles? It baffles me,” FioRito reacted in an interview with CNA. She claims police are investigating the incident as a violation of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, which prohibits instigators from threatening or using physical force to intimidate people out of expressing their right to religious freedom. The organization, CatholicVote recently sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice, calling out their unfair double standards for only using this act to target pro-life protesters.

Click to Skip Ahead How to Name Your Cat Most Popular Male Names Most Popular Female Names Other Male Names Other Female Names Popular Unisex Cat Names Fun and Cute Names Names Inspired By Famous Characters Names Inspired by Places Names Inspired by Food & Beverages Other Great Names Are you on the hunt for finding the perfect name for your new feline companion? If so, then choosing a particular letter of the alphabet can be an excellent starting point for brainstorming excellent and unique cat names. While the English alphabet has 26 letters that you can use to think of beautiful cat names, one letter particularly stands out: the letter N. Numerous charming cat names start with the letter N. Whether you have a kitten or adopted an older cat, you can find the purrfect name for your feline! How to Name Your Cat While there’s no one-fits-all rule for naming your cat, you can follow several general tips to make your choice slightly easier. Look for Double-Syllable Names Double-syllable names are often the best choice when looking for a name for your cat. These are much easier to pronounce and understand compared to longer names. Also, it’s easier for our feline friends to understand double-syllable names and react to them when called. Choose a Name That Ends in a Vowel Another excellent tip for naming your cat is to choose a name that ends in a vowel. Typically, it’s easier for cats to understand such names and respond to them. Consider Your Cat’s Personality and Appearance When you’re thinking about that perfect name for your cat but lacking inspiration, consider your cat’s personality and appearance. Is your cat mischievous, playful, or energetic? Does your furry friend have any unique physical traits? Any aspect of your feline’s personality or appearance can be of great help and enable you to come up with a creative name. Image Credit: rai106, Shutterstock Think About the Names in Your Household When selecting the best name for your cat, you should think about the names already in your household. The last thing that you want is for your cat and grandmother to have the same name! Don’t Overcomplicate Things Although searching for the perfect name for your cat can often be challenging, you shouldn’t dwell on it too much. Also, long and unusual names may sound beautiful, but they can often be hard to pronounce, and your cat could have difficulties learning and responding to them. Take Your Time There’s no need to rush when it comes to naming your cat; you can take your time. After all, this is the name that your feline will carry for the rest of their life. It’s often much better to delay the name picking instead of choosing one just because you need to. Image Credit: oatawa, Shutterstock The 5 Most Popular Male Cat Names That Start With N Before we jump straight into a long list of names, we wanted to go over some of the most popular name options starting with N for both males and females. Let’s start with the boys. 1. Norbert Norbert might sound like an older name to some, as it has German roots that translate to “bright north” or “northern brightness”; however, that hasn’t stopped this name from making a fascinating appearance. You might not have seen this coming, but Norbert is actually the top trending cat name right now, being up 156% in popularity. 2. Nemo We can thank the popularity of this name to the movie Finding Nemo, which was such a success that it eventually got a sequel called Finding Dory. While you’d assume this name would be a bit more popular for fish, Nemo was a beloved character that captured the hearts of many, making it one of the most popular male cat names starting with N. Image Credit: Alena Ozerova, Shutterstock 3. Nugget Nugget is a pretty unique name, and we have to guess that it stemmed from many people’s obsession with chicken nuggets or them viewing their pets as a little nugget of gold. However, all we know for sure is that this name is pretty cute, although it could make you a bit hungry every time you say it! 4. Ninja Whether you have a black cat that lurks in the night and shows off their incredible athleticism or you’re simply just a fan of ninjas, this is another one of the most popular male cat names starting with N. In fact, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle-inspired names are on Rover’s list of some of the most popular pet names in the US right now, so you might be seeing a lot more cats named Ninja, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Master Splinter, or something of the like. 5. Niko It’s believed that Niko is a Finnish name, although it seems to have some Albanian, Slavik, and Greek origins as well. This name means “victory of the people” and could be the perfect choice for your feline friend. However, you might see some other versions of this name as well, such as Nikola, which is actually trending up 147%, most likely thanks to Nikola Jokic, an NBA player for the Denver Nuggets. The 5 Most Popular Female Cat Names That Start With N Now that we’ve gone over the most popular male cat names that start with N, it’s time to check out what popular girl name options there are. Listed just below are the most popular if you’re looking for a name that specifically starts with N. 1. Nala When you hear the name Nala, you probably think of the fierce female lion from The Lion King, which is obviously the perfect name for your female feline! This name was a clear choice for the first place position for the most popular female cat names starting with N. In fact, according to a report from a local news station in Jacksonville, FL, Nala was the fifth most popular cat name in 2022. Image Credit: Karen Sanders Studio, Shutterstock 2. Nova The name Nova has Latin origins and is derived from the word “novus,” meaning “new.” However, it’s also a common term in astrology that is assigned to bright stars that appear suddenly in the sky and are known for having powerful energy. So, if your cat is a bit of a feisty, independent feline, this could be the perfect name for them. 3. Nina It’s hard to come up with a better name for a female cat than Nina, considering it means “little girl” and most people now view their pets as their own “children,” hence the phrase “fur babies.” Nina has Spanish origins, but in Russian, it is also a variation of the name Anne. 4. Nora Did you know that Nora was actually the 25th most popular name for human babies in 2023? That means it shouldn’t surprise you too much to know that people also are naming their cats Nora. It has Latic origins and means “honor” or “shining light.” We don’t know about you, but we definitely view our pets as shining lights in our lives, so the name is fitting. 5. Noodle It shouldn’t come as a surprise that cat owners love to name their pets after food. Something about calling your cat Noodle is just so cute compared to something like Nancy. In fact, food names are skyrocketing in popularity. For example, Chive is up 793%—yes, really! Noodle is just another food name variation that we clearly can’t get enough of! Image Credit: evrymmnt, Shutterstock Other Popular Male Cat Names That Start With N If you’re looking for a male cat name that starts with the letter N, you can check out these options. These names may seem traditional, but one of them might just be the perfect fit for your cat. Nadir Nash Nate Nathan Nayan Ned Neil Neo Nephite Nero Neville Newt Newton Niam Nick Nico Nicola Nigel Niko Nikolai Niles Nixon Noam Nomu Norbert Norris North Other Popular Female Cat Names That Start With N If you’re looking to capture the charm and essence of your female feline, consider one of these names. Whether your cat is a true gentle princess or a feisty warrior, there should be a name here for them. Nadia Naima Nala Nalani Nami Nancy Nanette Naomi Natalia Naya Nefertiti Nellie Nessa Nessie Nia Nikita Nikki Nina Nivah Noa Noelle Nora Norma Nova Nymph Image Credit: Sarah Fields Photography Most Popular Unisex Cat Names That Start With N It’s often best to look for gender-neutral names that can work well for both male and female cats. Luckily, the selection of cat names that start with N is quite wide; here are our favorite options. Nacha Navi Nell Neon Newt Nike Noah Nox Nyx Nyxie Fun and Cute Cat Names That Start With N Short and fun names are often the best when looking for something for your cat. They sound interesting, are easy to remember, and, most importantly, are easy to pronounce. Most of the following names are suitable for all cats, regardless of their sex, which makes them even more appealing. Nagini Nambo Nano Naoto Narcissa Natsu Nature Nebula Nene Neno Neptune Nerd Nesta Nester Nevaeh Nibbles Nickel Night Nightshade Nile Ninja Nino Nirvana Nisha Nismo Nissan Nixie Noble Noche Noir Nomad Nordica November Nuka Nunu Nutty Nylon Nymeria Image Credit: Stock-Asso, Shutterstock Cat Names Inspired By Famous Characters That Start With N When you lack inspiration for naming your cat, you can brainstorm while thinking about your favorite fictional characters. The letter N is quite popular, and there are many different famous characters whose name starts with this letter. You can choose one of these options or think of another character you like who resonates with your cat’s personality. Nafisa Nakoma Nakoruru Namaari Nangi Nani Napoleon Nappa Naruto Naveen Nazz Nemo Neptor Nibs Nicky Noddy Noi Nymphadora Cat Names Inspired by Places That Start With N If you’re someone who loves traveling and exploring the world, you can use your passions to brainstorm name ideas for your cat. Various stunning locations throughout the world start with the letter N. One may be just what you’re looking for to give your cat that perfect name. Nagoya Naha Nairobi Nakuru Nantes Naples Narnia Nashville Nebraska Nelson Nevada New Mexico New Orleans New York Newark Nice Nicosia Noida Norwich Image Credit: photosbelkina, Shutterstock Cat Names Inspired by Food and Beverages That Start With N Are you a foodie? Do you love trying out new drinks? Use your passion to name your feline! Here’s a list of popular foods and drinks that start with the letter N and can work as cat names. Naan Nacho Nando Natto Nectar Negroni Nesquik Nightcap Nom Noodle Nougat Nugget Nutella Nutmeg Nuts Other Great Cat Names That Start With N If none of the previous names spark your interest, you can also consider one of these N-inspired cat names: Naga Nagi Nana Nanook Naoki Nara Neda Nefert Nennen Nita Noli Nookie Noriko Conclusion Numerous excellent cat names start with the letter N, so if this is the letter of choice for naming your cat, you should be able to get a selection of names that work for your furry friend. Keep in mind that finding the best name for your cat should be a fun and enjoyable experience; if you’re unable to choose a name straight away, don’t worry. Consider all cat names that start with the letter N, and make your choice once you feel comfortable. It may take a while to get to know your furry friend and see their personality before choosing the most suitable name. Sources https://www.rover.com/blog/cat-names-that-start-with-n/ https://www.rover.com/blog/dog-names/ https://www.rover.com/blog/cat-names/ https://www.news4jax.com/features/2022/11/15/report-these-were-most-popular-dog-and-cat-names-in-2022/ https://www.ssa.gov/cgi-bin/babyname.cgi Featured Image Credit: golubovystock, Shutterstock The post The Most Popular Cat Names That Start With N appeared first on PangoVet.

Click to Skip Ahead Male Cat Names Female Cat Names Gender-Neutral Names Food and Beverage-Inspired Names TV-Inspired Names Tech-Inspired Names Movie-Inspired Names Cute Cat Names Decriminalization-Inspired Names Video Game-Inspired Names Other Popular Names If you’re looking for a great name for your cat, you may be interested in seeing what other cat parents have chosen in the past! Naming cats can be difficult, so it often helps to get ideas from as many sources as possible to get your creative juices flowing. Below, you’ll find names that start with S that made the list of most popular cat names. The Top 5 Male Cat Names Starting With S 1. Simba While several male names made the list, only one hit the top 10: the ever-popular Simba of Lion King fame. Simba was the 6th most popular name for male cats in 2022, and it seems that it’s going to be a popular name for years to come. 2. Smokey If you’ve been around your share of cats, then you’ve likely heard the name Smokey at least a couple of times. In fact, Nationwide Pet Insurance stated that this is the 9th most popular name for male cats overall, meaning you can expect to see this name for many gray-colored cats in the future as well. 3. Shadow Not far behind Smokey is Shadow, the 15th most popular male cat name on Nationwide’s list. Shadow is yet another name often given to cats with a dark gray or black coat, although you can also give it to a cat that follows you around the house as if they’re literally your shadow. 4. Simon Only two spots behind the name Shadow in 17th place is Simon. The name Simon has Hebrew origins. This is a Biblical name belonging to one of the 12 apostles in Christianity and means “to hear” or “listening.” 5. Salem Cat and witchcraft have had a long tie to one another, so anyone knowing anything about the Salem witch trials often feels this is an obvious choice for a pet name. However, the name likely also gained popularity from the show Sabrina the Teenage Witch, who also owned a black cat named Salem. Image Credit: photosbelkina, Shutterstock The Top 5 Female Cat Names Starting With S 1. Stella We’ve heard our fair share of pet names over the years, and it didn’t come as a surprise that Stella was actually the 8th most popular cat name in 2022, according to one report, and it’s the only S name in the top 10.1 2. Sophie While Sophie is one common name for female cats, you might expect to find other names growing in popularity in the coming years. For example, Sophia is only one letter off and is up 3%! Both are beautiful names, and you can’t go wrong with either one. 3. Shadow We’ve already discussed Shadow as a popular pet name for males, but it’s a gender-neutral name, so it makes sense that it would rank third for female cat names as well. 4. Sasha Sasha is a beautiful name meaning “defender” or “helper of mankind.” And it’s not just popular for cats but dogs, too! It’s the 88th most popular dog name overall, as well as the 5th most popular name in Delaware. 5. Sadie With a name meaning “princess,” it’s pretty fitting that we would regularly give this name to our fancy felines. After all, they all deserve to be treated as such! This is yet another name that isn’t only popular for cats but for dogs, too, as it’s the 8th most popular dog name. It’s safe to say Sadie is a safe name choice for any pet! Image Credit: Stockorm, Shutterstock Top 5 Gender-Neutral Names Starting With S 1. Soju It seems that more and more are taking name inspirations from our favorite beverages. One of the trending names right now is Soju, trending up 131%, which is a clear, colorless Korean beverage made from rice. 2. Snoop While we all know the name Snoop refers to Snoop Dogg, this is a name that can easily be used for both males and females. And we aren’t the only ones to think so, as this name is trending up at 117%. 3. Sansa You probably know that the popular TV series Game of Thrones was all the rage a few years ago, and many cat parents are taking inspiration from it to name their pets. In fact, Lady Sansa is up 43% and is clearly still a queen in the eyes of many. 4. Stuffing There’s nothing cuter than taking your favorite food and naming your cat after it. This thought process is really trending right now, with names like stuffing up 493%, followed by Sausage at 193%. Image Credit: MolnarSzabolcsErdely, Pixabay 5. Starbucks Would you be surprised if we were to tell you that the name Starbucks is now popular for cats? It’s actually up 226%, so if you are one of those people who have to stop at the drive-thru every day before work, this is definitely a fitting pet name option. Trending Food and Beverage-Inspired Names Sashimi has consistently gained popularity over the past few years, and Scotch was one of the fastest-trending names inspired by alcoholic beverages in 2022. Soda made the list of top caffeinated-beverage trenders, and S’more and Sourdough hit the big-time earning spots on the list of top trending food-inspired names of 2022. S’more Sourdough Sushi Sashimi Soda Scotch Trending TV-Inspired Names Cat parents appear to love names inspired by TV programs! The most popular choices from last year come from shows ranging from Stranger Things to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Mandalorian-inspired names like Baby Yoda and Fett were also big in 2022. However, only one name with S made the trending list, Sutton, which decreased in popularity by about 8% in 2022. Sutton Image Credit: Ingus Kruklitis, Shutterstock Trending Tech-Inspired Names While no technology-related names, starting with S, were in the top 100 most popular names, many cats were named Sim and Sony in 2022. The number of Sims shot up about 182%, and cats named Sony increased by 49%. The most popular technology-related names overall were Apple, Chip, and Pixel. Data, Zoom, and Cortana were also big last year. Sim Sony Trending Movie-Inspired Names Two names beginning with S made the list: Spidey and Snape. Spidey rose 35% in popularity in 2022, and cats named after Snape of Harry Potter fame increased by 13%. Spidey Snape Trending Cute Cat Names Sparkle was the only cute name that starts with S that made it on the best names list last year, which experienced a 90% increase in popularity in 2022. Sparkle Image Credit: Sviatoslav, Shevchenko_Shutterstock Trending Decriminalization-Inspired Names Names associated with cannabis remained popular in 2022, but a few did particularly well last year. Ganga took home the top place among trending pot-inspired names in 2022, increasing in popularity by a whopping 107%. Two names that begin in S, Stonie and Stashy, hit the list for the first time last year. Stonie Stashy Trending Video Game-Inspired Names Video games are an integral part of popular culture, so it makes sense that cat parents turned to their favorites to find names for their companions. Gaming-inspired names that started trending in 2022 were Sable, Bowser, Tommy, and Brewster, but there weren’t any that started with S among the most popular choices. However, Steve made the list of popular Grand Theft Auto-related names. Sable Steve Image Credit: Nitiphonphat, Shutterstock Other Popular Names Starting With S Sammy Sam Sebastian Sunny Sassie Salem Sushi Sage Stormy Suki Scout Smokey Scarlett Sandy Skylar Sabrina Sloan Sylvia Soria Sienna Stormie Sierra Sydney Seraphina Savannah Skyla Snow White Saphira Sandy Sheba Sissy Sophia Seinfeld Steve Storm Sterling Seymour Stallone Seamus Scotty Smitty Sherwood Sinatra Sylvester Sultan Sal Scotty Sven Santana Sly Snoopy Severus Sorbet Spumanti Soba Scallop Sesame Scone Sunkist Sandwich Schnapps Squash Spam Sausage Strudel Squid Salsa Samosa Saffron Snickers Shrimp Sorrell Sugar Sweet Pea Sugar Pie Scamp Star Stiletto Salamander Squirt Spunky Sparky Sox Scuba Shorty Socks Squeaky Spry Sawyer Scooter Spike Stitch Salty Snickerdoodle Scallop Skittles Shamrock Sonic Speck Sputnik Symphony Safari Sega Sugar Snap Pea Sparkley Sasha Saint Santa Clara (SC) Sphinx Sundance Sunshine Snowball Snowflake Sharkie Santiago Sousse Sasquatch Southpaw Swerve Image Credit: Kanashi, Pixabay Conclusion So, there you have it, the most popular cat names that start with S! There’s no right way to name a cat, but there are many places to look for inspiration. There are several traditional names to sort through, and just as many, if not more, can be found if you’re inspired by movies, tech and food. If you’ve reviewed the list and would like a bit more inspiration, consider exploring names from history, literature, or titles related to a city where something meaningful happened to you. We hope you and your new companion will enjoy many years of joy together! Sources https://www.news4jax.com/features/2022/11/15/report-these-were-most-popular-dog-and-cat-names-in-2022/ https://www.petinsurance.com/healthzone/pet-names/cat-names/male-cat-names/ https://www.rover.com/blog/dog-names/ https://www.usnews.com/insurance/pet-insurance/most-popular-dog-names-study https://www.rover.com/blog/cat-names/ https://www.rover.com/blog/dog-names/ Featured Image Credit: Khatuna lapachi, Shutterstock The post The Most Popular Cat Names That Start With S appeared first on PangoVet.