cats

Cat Spends 40 Minutes Each Day on Exercise Bike

Mario, a cat from Green Falls, WI, has been trying for the past few months to lose a bit of holiday weight that he put on at the end of last year. According to friends, he’s been singularly dedicated to the task.

“I’ve never seen him so committed,” said one source close to the cat. “He’s basically cut out processed foods, he has a kale and goji berry smoothie every morning, and he’s even set up a gym in his basement.”

Friends report that Mario is seeing his weight tick down at a reasonable pace, but that he’s been frustrated by his workout routine.

“A trainer initially recommended spending some time on an exercise bike every day,” said the friend, “but Mario bought a top-of-the-line bike and sits on it daily. So far, though, it hasn’t had nearly as much effect as his healthy diet and daily walks.”

Via djfander. Originally published on HelloGiggles.

Cat Wins Award for Amazing Latte Art

If you want a great coffee experience, then head over to Brews Brothers, a small coffee shop in Brooklyn, NY. The coffee is only so-so, but what makes Brews Brothers worth the trip is the latte art created by their barista cat, Dreidels. 

“Dreidels is amazing,” gushed longtime customer, Clarisse Gomes. “The latte is a true work of art in his paws. The espresso a blank canvas, steamed milk his paints.”

While that may sound a bit over the top, The Fluffington Post paid Dreidels a visit last week and we were duly impressed by his ability to craft foamed dairy into recognizable and often beautiful pictures.

It was well worth the $3.50.

And the bits of fur floating in the cup.

Via brookebisonette.

PHOTO OP: Lazy Afternoon

Via diariodemel.

Kitty Vows Vigilance in Case of Missing Water

Someone is stealing the water, and a local cat intends to find out who.

The kitty, named Balthazar, noticed late last week that every time the sink was filled with water, some mysterious force would suck it all away.

“He’s very concerned about where the water is going and who is behind this,” said close friend and confidante Zahira Swarr. “He told me he won’t rest until he catches whoever is stealing the water.”

According to Swarr, Balthazar has spent the past two nights vigilantly watching the sink in the upstairs bathroom. So far, he doesn’t have any leads.

Via pochemucha.

Cat Opens Gourmet Restaurant in Backyard

What’s the hottest seat in the backyard? That would be Zuko, the new four-star eatery from prodigy kitty chef, Whiskers.

Whiskers, who has worked under culinary masters including Thomas Keller and Eric Ripert, quietly left his job as sous-chef at Le Bernardin in New York City last fall. He bought and renovated a small, five table establishment in the backyard of a friend’s Brooklyn townhouse and opened last month.

Zuko opened cold, without much fanfare or media attention, but after New York Times restaurant critic called the tiny restaurant the “best meal in Brooklyn” in a review last week, things have been busy. Very busy.

“We’re now booked for months,” said Minnie Zackowitz, who is the main financial backer of Zuko. “Wiskers really wants to set aside a table each night for walk-ins, but right now we’re just trying to keep up. It’s been amazing.”

Via frogcooke.