You can find a lot of other weird news involving cats on Buck's site, but I warn you, some of it is not for the faint of heart. Did I tell you Buck is a cat lover? He is, indeed, and one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet.

Cats generally enjoy holidays, and Christmas and the other Winter holidays are no exception. Enjoy this picture gallery of cats lounging by the Christmas tree, sometimes dressed in Christmas finery. Empress Raleigh, pictured here, seems graciously resigned to wearing her vivid Christmas collar.
_{Photo Credit: © Pat Wolesky}

I'd like to start a new gallery for 2008. Your own winter holiday photos are welcome here, including Hanukkah and Ramadan pictures. The only rule is "No Photoshopped cat photos." My readers want to see cats in their own natural holiday beauty. And please observe the Photo Submittal Guidelines when sending your photos to me.

My cat has peed all over the clothes in my laundry basket; she also has urinated on a stack of blankets next to the basket. How can I remove the urine odor from my laundry? If at all possible, I'd like to be able to use products I already have around the house.

This FAQ falls in the areas of one of the most frustrating problems cat owners deal with: litter box avoidance. I remember one forum member several years ago who was literally reduced to tears of frustration over a cat that urinated on her bedding regularly. She was exhausted from having to do laundry in the early morning hours.

The good news is that it isn't necessary to be held hostage by a cat urinating on clothing and bedding. It may take some detective work, but the result can be a fresh, clean-smelling home. Read my reply for the details.

Suggested Additional Reading:

Cleaning Kitty Messes
Top Urine Odor Removal Products
Spray Prevention Products

Note: I've now added a form to the linked article for those who want to post a serious reply with their own tips for removing cat urine.

_{Tortie Cat Tinkerbelle & her Pet Dog Bandit
Photo Credit: © Carol A Ranney}

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