If you love cats and are on Twitter, you're probably following @Sockington, a black and white rescue cat who has nearly 1.5 million followers. But who else should you follow?
Here are 20 tweeters involved in the cat world--from fundraising kitties to pet bloggers--who are sure to delight ailurophiles. I've listed them in no particular order... but they all deserve a big bowl of nom-noms and a catnip mouse.
1. @CATeditor
Shelter Cats are Just as Healthy as Purebred Cats, According to Data: http://t.co/6RUKnmR
@CATeditor is the editor of the award-winning Cat Fancy magazine. @CATeditor tweets essential cat issues, feline health, fun kitty products and more.
2. @CatChatCaren
CAT CHAT: Book Review: "i am maru" by mugumogu http://t.co/wucYm1r
@CatChatCaren is a fun and generous tweeter with a popular pet blog Cat Chat with Caren & Cody. She is very active in the cat blogosphere and shares the "best of the best" cat-centric news. Her kitty Cody is her wry sidekick.
3. @catsparella
NEW POST: Cat Cupcakes Tuesdays! http://t.co/vEdi5Au
4. @Brian106sc
Pet of the Week: Beautiful Cat Carmen is just waiting for her new forever home - Woodinville, WA Patch http://t.co/AzDsaA6
@Brian106sc is a force to be reckoned with in the animal rescue world. Brian, a tabby cat, with 5 sisters has a mission: "adopt cats, we deserve it." He is the voice for cats and other animals who are seeking their forever homes. Brian's tweets save lives.
5. @CatFoodBreath
I'm going to spend tonight resting up for the weekend nap-a-thon.
@CatFoodBreath is a 17-pound Siamese cat with a sushi habit. Cat Food Breath tweets smart advice on everything from dieting and napping to getting rid of the dog.
6. @Consciouscats
Pets bring us joy ever day, but sometimes, they bring us moments of magic http://t.co/eAnfVsP
@Consciouscats tweets on conscious living, health and happiness for cats and their humans. Ingrid King is the author of Buckley's Story: Lessons from a Feline Master Teacher and publisher of the popular blog The Conscious Cat.
7. @YourDailyCute
Today's Cute: Cuddly Cat and Dog Snuggle in a Blanket http://t.co/GokSt0T
Get your daily dose of cute! @YourDailyCute tweets the most adorable kitty videos, paws down. Can you say, Awww!
8. @Hauteornotpets
Kat sKratch Fever... http://t.co/RmBOXlo Not Really!!! Just a Super #HAUTE must have for your kitten!!! #MM
@Hauteornotpets tweets the HAUTEST cat (and dog!) products out there. It's the premier online resource for the best pet products on the market! Plus Haute or Not...Pets administers the prestigious Horn Pets Approved seal for the hautest of the hautest pet products.
9. @Catster
Miaao kitties! Here's something fabulous fur you http://t.co/RZ0CEZ6 #meowmonday
@Catster is the place for all things cat--health, behavior, pictures, news, interviews and more! You'll find a community of cat lovers here!
10. @Petfinder
Have you picked a pet to tweet for #TweetAPetTues yet? 360,000 are looking for homes right now: http://www.petfinder.com
@Petfinder speaks for homeless cats, dogs and other animals seeking adoption. Petfinder has helped more than 17 million pets find homes!
11. @IHaveCat
single cat men...come out come out wherever you are!
Single with cats? You'll find a like-minded community @IHaveCat... and maybe even love... if not the 2-legged kind how about the fluffy and reliable 4-legged kind.
12. @Moderncat
New Bent Plywood Cat Lounge from CANOPYStudio http://tinyurl.com/442upjp
@Moderncat tweets the chicest kitty accessories, furniture, art and other trend-setting finds for the stylish cat.
13. @Cattipper
Cat of the Day: Sasha, Russian Blue Mix - My Cat's Name: Sasha My Cat's Age: 5 (I think) My Cat's Breed (optional): ... http://t.co/C64a1wm
@CatTipper tweets the best cat tips, reviews and weekly giveaways. Cat lovers will want to submit their kitty photos to Cat Tipper's Cat of the Day! From the folks who bring you DogTipper.
14. @kittycommittee
*wink* http://t.co/0iF3SfG
@kittycommittee follows the daily lives of foster kittens from the Tacoma/Pierce County Humane Society and resident cat Charlene Butterbean. Talk about cute!
15. @RomeotheCat
@RomeotheCat is a fundraising marvel. The two-time rescue kitty raised 50K for animal rescues since 2/09! Romeo the cat has his own popular blog, Romeo the Cat.
16. @zootoo
Proof that dogs and cats *can* be BFFs.... http://fb.me/TiRLGyhF
The ultimate destination for all cat lovers. @zootoo tweets pet pictures, videos, trends and reviews.
17. @peoplepets
VIDEO: Sorry Jionni! @Snooki calls her cat Rocky 'my best friend' http://ow.ly/69p98
@PeoplePets tweets celebrity pets, like Snooki's cat, Rocky; world's cutest pet contests and animal news.
18. @catladyland
Want to know the secret to world peace? http://t.co/xsOXWtm
@catladyland admits she like silly stuff. And she has a great sense of humor regarding her 3 furballs: Sassy, Cosmo and Phoebe.
19. Anipals Cats
@tinypearlcat @mariodacat @ShaynaCat and all the wonderful cats and anipals on Twitter who raise significant money for animal shelters with their pawparties. Purrs to all!
20. @pawsandeffect
Why Are My Kittens Always Crying? http://t.co/5mDMcZ9
@PawsandEffect offers kitty advice by cats—Siouxsie Mew, Thomas T. Bombadil and Dahlia P. Kittenface — with some help from their mama, JaneA Kelley.
Plus:
@careers4yourcat
And I'm on twitter too @careers4yourcat if you want your freeloading feline to get a job! It's time for your cat to move from the couch to the boardroom!
I know I probably forgot someone. So please leave your favs in the comments!
If you liked this post, see 12 Vets and Clinics All Pet Lovers Should Follow on Twitter. I also plan in the future to feature cat behaviorists who are on Twitter.
Photo credit: DougWoods
Thanks for including Your Daily Cute on the list! What a great bunch of people here. Love them all!
ReplyDeleteYAY! Awesome post!! Thank you for including me!! :)
ReplyDeleteMeeow! We are truly honored >^..^<
ReplyDeleteOh WOW!!! I am HONORED, FLATTERED and THRILLED to be part of a list of people that I hold in such high esteem!
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU!!!!!
BTW this was an incredibly clever idea!
Thank you so much for including me, I too am honored to be included in such great company! I so appreciate the kind words, but we all make a difference only when we do it together!!!
ReplyDeleteHeading out now! <3 XOXO
ReplyDeleteWhat a great list!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Thanks sooo much for including me! So honored Ann! Great idea for a post and even met a few new pet folks along the way! SEE YOU SOON!
ReplyDeleteI do follow some of these lovely cool cats, but have to admit to being a little underwhelmed by twitter, so often forget to go and look!! I'm not a very cool cat! lol. Will try harder
ReplyDeleteI assure you I am not biased, but #5 is the best.
ReplyDeleteCatfoodbreath
#5 is definitely the best, paws down.
ReplyDeleteYay, I gotta catch up with the ones I don't have!!
ReplyDeleteCatfoodbreath is the best! So funny.
ReplyDeleteAwesome!! Thank you so much for including me in this fantastic group!!
ReplyDeleteNice list and I am following most of them already but you left off RabidRantingCat!!
ReplyDeleteI don't do Twitter but the list looks great! I know some of them as they have regular blogs, too :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this great list! Now I have to get moving to follow them.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog! I had a lot a fun at BlogPaws and loved meeting everyone. I was sorry I had to leave early, but was happy to be there as long as I could.
OH MY CAT! If this list had been the top 21 cats it would have been us FOR SURE. Who is this author and whare does he sleep. I've got some under the bed peeing and tootsie roll leavin' to do!!!
ReplyDelete- Rosie & Cheeto (@Rosieandcheeto)
Hello, everyone! My kitty and I have an account too! <3 Feel free to follow my kitty, Miruku, for your heavy dose of cuteness! :) Hit me a shoutout! See you there! www.twitter.com/HelloMiruku
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