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The lifestyle magazine for modern cats and their companions
FALL· WINTER 2017/18
MEET A PRO KITTEN RESCUER!
COMPULSIVE CAT BEHAVIOUR?
HERE’S HOW TO FIX IT! P24
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Reclaiming “Cat Lady”
AWESOME GIVEAWAYS! NATURAL ANXIETY REMEDY KITTEN BJÖRNS: THE CUTEST INVENTION EVER GET YOUR FREAK ON! TOYS TO DELIGHT YOUR CAT
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DIY Braided Cat Collar
Plus! Cat-tastic Décor: Problem-Solving Finds to Thrill Both You and Your Cat
EDITOR'S LETTER
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OUR R E ADE R S WR IT E
“Here is Adelaide! Love the magazine for all the cute pictures and really informative/helpful articles!”—Dani Gojan
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e’re so excited to share the new Fall/Winter issue of Modern Cat with you! We filled it with all of our favourite things, from toys designed to engage and delight your cat to problem-solving, beautiful interior design finds made specifically for cat people. Behavioural expert Mieshelle Nagelschneider explains how to deal with compulsive behaviour in cats (p 24), we get to the bottom of litter box problems (incidentally, the #1 reason cats are surrendered; p 50), and talk to some of the coolest cat lovers out there. “Kitten Lady” Hannah Shaw shares how she became a professional kitten rescuer, along with tips on how to help orphan kittens; we take a look at the people—men and women—who are changing the outdated stereotypes surrounding cat ladies and cat lovers; and, of course, we’ve packed the issue with tons of cat photos guaranteed to put a smile on your face! If you’re looking to better understand your cat and improve your life together, this is the magazine for you. This time of year was just made for curling up with a cat, so settle in and enjoy a good read and a cuddle session—your cat’s purrs, after all, could be improving your health! (p 76).
“This is my rescue cat, Frankie. I would like him to be featured in Modern Cat. This publication honors cats and contains very useful information. As an avid reader and cat lover, I look to Modern Cat for new ideas and more ways to spoil Frankie. He means so much to me!”—Jennifer Wilkins
With gratitude,
Connie Wilson, Founder, Publisher, and Editor-in-Chief
There is a single magic, a single power, a single salvation, and a single happiness, and that is called loving. — Hermann Hesse 6 moderncat
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“My little Snickers passed away in June. He will forever be in our hearts. He was found as a small kitten in the rain by a trucker at a local pet food shop and we fell in love at first sight. He will forever leave paw prints on our hearts. We love Modern Cat for featuring cats and all the great ideas and articles.”—Stacy Schneider
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Ryan Garcia is a freelance illustrator currently living and working in Toronto, Canada. His work can be seen in the pages of Scientific American, WIRED, and the Wall Street Journal. When he’s not glued to his art desk, Ryan enjoys reading, drinking coffee, and playing with his roommate’s cat Ginger. Most recently he was awarded Bronze in 3x3’s prestigious Professional-Illustration Annual competition. Flip to page 42 to see Ryan’s illustration in this issue exploring the reclamation of the “cat lady” label (minus the “crazy” part!), and find more of his work at ryangarcia.ca.
VOL 6 NO 2 Publisher
Modern Cat Inc. Editor-in-Chief
Connie Wilson Editor & Creative Director
Jennifer Nosek
Design & Production
Clara To
Circulation & Audience Development Coordinator
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Sales & Marketing
Mariah Stanley, Kevin Lee Manager, Accounting Services
Celine Benipayo
Copywriter & Administrative Assistant
Laura Dennis
Subscriptions & Social Media Assistant
Eleanor Munk
Social Media & Editorial Intern
Jacqueline de Ruiter
Sales & Marketing Intern
Rachel Sibayan Controller
Cecilia de Roca Chan, CPA, CGA
Paola Paladini, an Argentinean-born pet photographer living in Fort Lauderdale, has been a photographer for almost 10 years. But it wasn’t until 2013 that she started dedicating her photography skills to help homeless animals and her love of pet photography was born. Paola shares her life with her husband and her two rescues, Reno and Lu, and is an active volunteer for many Southern Florida rescues and a member of Hearts Speak. Flip to page 68 to check out Paola’s super-charming photos of our Star Cat contest winners, Brian and Cane, and see more of Paola’s terrific work at paolapaladini.com.
Honourary Editor-at-Large
Jytte Wilson
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Kristina Stephens is an ultimate DIY-er, and can figure out for herself how to do almost anything. Whether it’s making her own pet products, decorating a cake into an exact likeness of Drake, or even installing a kitchen sink, Kristina can do it all! See some of her adorable pet collar designs at etsy.com/ca/shop/SoFetchPet, or make one of her designs yourself with her DIY braided collar instructions on page 32!
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