Since ancient times, it was believed that a cat living in a house brings good luck. These animals were both worshiped and accused of being associated with otherworldly forces.
The mustaches were also credited with healing abilities.
Recently, it became clear that cats were not domesticated, but only began to live next to humans. They still remain free, but continue to love the chosen person.
No matter what abilities the cats have, a purr made with your own hands is a great gift.
Toys for children
How to make a cat craft? In order to please a child with a new friend, completely different materials are used. It all depends on the desired result, on the age of the child, as well as on your capabilities.
This means that if you have extra fabric at home, and for production you want to use cardboard, which you simply don’t have, this will not be the best idea. Therefore, start from the materials that you have on hand.
A selection of games for cats on Android
- Mouse for Cats (best reviewed)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cz.petrv.mouse_for_cats&hl=ru
- Cat Alone
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.galbro.cataloneandroid&hl=ru
- Laser Cat 2
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.otfun.lasercat2
- Mouse on screen
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.tamigames.TheMouseOnTheScreenForACat&hl=ru
- Friskies Cat Fishing
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.friskies.catfishing&hl=ru
Fabric product
Fabric itself is a material that is very easy to work with, the main thing is to know how, and also to be careful and patient. With its help you can sew a toy of any shape and any color.
You can find various photos of cat craft variations on the Internet along with detailed instructions.
It is important to understand that if you want a voluminous cat craft for children, then you need to purchase padding polyester or cotton wool for stuffing in advance. For the eyes, you can use buttons or beads, and the same with the nose.
Video for cats with birds and nature
This video is our cat's favorite. More than two hours of action on the screen where squirrels jump, birds feed on bread crumbs, and all this is accompanied by chirping and rustling. Watch this video with your pet, believe me, birds and nature in all its glory are very fascinating not only for cats:
And here is another video for cats who love birds and wildlife:
A very active video for cats with birds that fly and dine on the “bird bridge”:
Rabbits, squirrels, pigeons and chipmunks are the stars of this cat video. Take my word for it, you will be provided with an enthusiastic cat for several hours:
felted kitten
An interesting method for making a cat would be to use wool and subsequently felt it. Of course, not everyone will like this technique.
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It is not very easy to master, which is why some people try to avoid working with it. But if you are not afraid to experiment with materials and want to bring a little creativity into your creative field, then you can definitely give it a try.
For beginners, we can recommend purchasing special kits for creating a cat with the main stages and a full description of all the steps. In this case, you won’t have to suffer much and fool around for a long time with making a new friend.
But if you want to take on something new and make a cat craft with your own hands without any kits, then all you need to do is purchase wool, a needle and beads that will serve as eyes.
First, try to make the animal yourself, but if nothing works, then you can always turn to art servers to find help among the professionals in your field.
Cartoon series about cats
Tom and Jerry
Tom and Jerry
- USA, 1940 - present.
- Cartoon, short film, comedy, family.
- Duration: 2 seasons.
- IMDb: 9.2.
A still from the animated series “Tom and Jerry”
Tom is a cat who lives with his owner named Mommy-Two-Slippers. In each episode, he tries to catch the annoying mouse Jerry, who is cunningly outwitting his opponent. As a result, the cat always suffers during the chase, and in the end he is left with nothing.
The cult series has existed since the 40s of the last century. Visual humor, just the right amount of satire and vibrant musical accompaniment have made it a favorite of audiences around the world. In addition to 193 short episodes, more than 10 full-length films about a cat and a mouse were created. And in 2022, Warner Bros. releases a film featuring hand-drawn characters.
Kitten named Woof
- USSR, 1976–1982.
- Cartoon, children's.
- Duration: 1 season.
- IMDb: 7.8.
A still from the animated series “A Kitten Named Woof”
A series of Soviet cartoons based on the fairy tales of Grigory Oster tells about the adventures of a kitten with an unusual name. Woof constantly finds himself in funny situations, from which he learns something new. His puppy Sharik and an old barn cat help him with this.
Another hit of Soviet animation in our selection. Of course, this series is very different from Western animated films, which is of particular interest to the modern viewer. “A Kitten Named Woof” teaches how to be friends, be honest, and also take care of the weak and defenseless.
The Adventures of Leopold the Cat
- USSR, 1975–1987.
- Cartoon.
- Duration: 1 season.
- IMDb: 7.5.
Still from the animated series “The Adventures of Leopold the Cat”
Leopold is a very kind and well-mannered cat. But the two hooligan mice just don’t want to leave him alone. They intrigue the good-natured cat and call him a “vile coward.” However, in this case, the mice themselves suffer, and Leopold often has to save the pranksters.
“Leopold” has become a true classic of Russian animation, and some quotes from the animated series have turned into catchphrases. Interestingly, different production methods were used during its creation. The first episodes of the series were shot using the transfer technique, and the subsequent ones were drawn.
In 2015, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Anatoly Reznikov, the director of the cartoon, a sequel was filmed - “The New Adventures of Leopold the Cat.” The relaunch of everyone’s favorite project took place on the Mult channel.
Cats, go ahead!
- Russia, Cyprus, 2012 - present.
- Children's, cartoon.
- Duration: 2 seasons.
- IMDb: 6.9.
A still from the TV series “Cats, Go!”
Kittens Kotya and Katya love their box of toys. Once they jump in, the magic begins. The kids use their imagination to transform their room into a blueberry island or a medieval castle. Kotya and Katya go on adventures, learn something new about this world and return to their parents with new knowledge.
This series is an infrequent example of cooperation between Russian and Western animators. The author of the idea and director is our compatriot Vladimir Ponomarev, known for the TV series Mr. Freeman. And the script is developed by foreign masters - screenwriters of “Gummi Bears”, “Sesame Street” and other popular projects.
New friend made from cotton wool
Perhaps, everyone probably has cotton wool, cardboard, glue and markers. To create a cat, you first need to cut out the silhouette of the animal on a piece of cardboard. Next, use cotton wool to fill all the resulting spaces, glue it to the base better so that your pet does not go bald in the future.
And now draw him a kind face. Felt-tip pens, markers or pens are better for this, since pencils are not capable of drawing on cotton wool.
Cartoons about cats
cat house
- USSR, 1958.
- Cartoon, short film, musical, family.
- Duration: 29 minutes.
- IMDb: 7.4.
Still from the cartoon “Cat's House” A wealthy cat lives in a beautiful house.
One day, her kitten nephews ask her for shelter, to which she refuses. On the same day, the Cat gathers guests, and after the reception, her house catches fire. Now Aunt Cat can finally understand her orphan nephews. “Cat House” is one of the most famous creations of Russian animation. This is an adaptation of the famous children's fairy tale by Samuil Marshak, which teaches little viewers to have compassion and help the weak. The film received recognition not only in the USSR: in 1958 it was awarded a prize at the International Film Festival for Children and Youth in Venice.
Aristocratic cats
The AristoCats
- USA, 1970.
- Cartoon, musical, comedy, adventure, family.
- Duration: 78 minutes.
- IMDb: 7.1.
Opera star Adelaide Bonfamille is enjoying retirement with her cat Duchess and her kittens. One day, the butler overhears that Adelaide bequeathed all her wealth to furry pets. He kidnaps the heirs and takes them out of the city. Fortunately, the company meets a stray cat, Thomas. Together they try to get to the owner's house without loss.
This cartoon was filmed by Disney back in 1970, but viewers enjoy watching it to this day. A sentimental story, cute characters and retro animation make the film especially warm. The cartoon is also decorated with lively musical numbers, including a love ballad and even a jazz quartet jam.
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Cat's life
Une vie de chat
- France, Belgium, 2010.
- Cartoon, comedy, crime, adventure, family.
- Duration: 70 minutes.
- IMDb: 6.9.
A still from the cartoon “Cat's Life”
Dino the cat lives with the girl Zoe during the day, and at night he helps Niko, a burglar with a big heart. One day, a pet brings Zoya a very valuable bracelet - and the girl decides to find out where the cat got it from. At night, she goes to monitor the animal and during her operation she learns that her mother is in danger.
The cartoon captivates with a detective plot, atypical animation and elements of drama. This unusual approach to creating a film was appreciated by both critics and viewers. "A Cat's Life" was nominated for the prestigious Oscar and Cesar awards as best feature-length animated film.
Cats don't dance
Cats Don't Dance
- USA, 1997.
- Cartoon, musical, fantasy, comedy, family.
- Duration: 75 minutes.
- IMDb: 6.9.
Still from the cartoon "Cats Don't Dance"
Ambitious cat Danny comes to Hollywood to become a movie star. He fails to get a worthy role, but together with his friends he intends to change the situation. Opposing them is crowd favorite Darla Dimple. The girl does her best to prevent Danny's team from harming her career.
This is a kind and beautifully drawn cartoon with an entertaining plot and bright musical numbers. Of course, you shouldn’t expect any deep meaning from the film, but the main idea of the film can still influence the viewer and inspire him.
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Oliver and company
Oliver & Company
- USA, 1988.
- Cartoon, musical, comedy, adventure, family.
- Duration: 74 minutes.
- IMDb: 6.7.
Still from the cartoon “Oliver and Company”
Oliver is a stray kitten who wanders around New York. The tramp is lucky: a pack of street mongrels who survive by stealing takes him into their ranks. During one of the thefts, Oliver meets a wealthy girl named Jenny Foxworth. And this acquaintance will change his life forever.
"Oliver's Adventures" is the first Disney animation created using computer image processing. In particular, this technique was used to draw unique scenery: city views, cars, trains.
The cartoon is an adaptation of the famous "The Adventures of Oliver Twist" by the great Charles Dickens and brings the classic to life for kids.
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Puss in Boots
Puss in Boots
- USA, 2011.
- Cartoon, fantasy, action, comedy, detective, adventure, family.
- Duration: 90 minutes.
- IMDb: 6.6.
The action takes place long before meeting Shrek and Donkey. Once upon a time, Puss in Boots was hunting for magic beans. However, this story tarnished the good name of the Cat and divorced him from his best friend, Humpty Dumpty. Years later, the tailed hero is again given a chance to pull it off. To do this, he teams up with his old friend and thief Kisa.
The cartoon captivates the viewer with its colorful animation, exciting plot and textured characters. In addition, the motifs of children's fairy tales in this film are juxtaposed with humorous references to modern films.
The film was a great success among viewers. Following in the footsteps of “Puss in Boots,” a short film “Three Little Imps” was shot about a furry hero and three little kittens. Also, from 2015 to 2022, the series “The Adventures of Puss in Boots” was released on the Netflix platform, all about the same red-haired robber. And in 2022, DreamWorks Pictures released an interactive cartoon in which the viewer could control the actions of the hero.
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Thunder the Cat and the Enchanted House
The House of Magic
- USA, Belgium, 2013.
- Cartoon, family.
- Duration: 85 minutes.
- IMDb: 6.2.
Thunder is a homeless kitten. In search of shelter, he ends up in the house of an elderly magician and becomes the old man's companion in performances. His colleagues, Jack the rabbit and Maggie the mouse, are trying to expel Thunder from the troupe. On top of everything, the cat's owner ends up in the hospital, and his magical mansion is about to be sold by a dishonest person. And now Thunder must protect the possessions of the old magician and win his place next to the owner.
“Thunder the Cat” is a cartoon by Belgian director Ben Stassen, known for his works “Move Your Flippers!” and “The Royal Corgi.” The medium-budget film somehow immediately attracts with its lack of pretensions to grandeur and sincere approach to implementation. Thunder features a lot of well-developed supporting characters, as well as some eye-catching 3D animation tricks. On top of that, this is a very kind picture about how important it is to be brave and have true friends.
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Plasticine pet
Children love to make different products from this material, therefore, they will only enjoy modeling a cat craft from plasticine. But first, don’t forget to warm it up for your son or daughter. Then it will be much easier to shape.
So, if you don’t want to make a regular plasticine cat figurine, then there is a more interesting idea. You can create it on a cardboard sheet, then the animal will immediately have a background that you can decorate yourself.
For example, if you want to make a black kitten, then the backdrop should match it. Let the baby sit in the night under the bright moon. This way you will get a truly wonderful composition.
Funny stories about cats and cats from real life
"I did not notice"
My cat Vasilisa loves to go “for a walk” on the balcony, which, of course, is often closed. In such cases, Vasya has to call someone for help, meow and attract the attention of the owners so that they let her out. My friend decided to make our life a little easier and taught the cat to go out onto the balcony through the window. She really liked this “travel” method, she began to use it regularly, and everyone felt good about it.
One day, we were talking with a guy in the kitchen, we heard a crash, as if someone had crashed their head into the glass, and then a grinding sound, as if someone was sliding down the window. We run into the room, and there our Vasya is sitting, dumbfounded... we look - the window is closed.
"Far from being injured"
In the evening I’m busy in the kitchen; my husband has returned from fishing and is cleaning the fish he caught with his own hands. A cat is spinning at his feet, emitting heart-rending screams, that’s how she begs. I soon got tired of her meowing, I told my husband: “Cut off the cat’s head!”, meaning, naturally, a fish head for the cat. After this, there is a crunch of the cervical vertebrae, followed by a loud “MEOW”, and then a slap on the floor and silence.
Hearing all this, the child shouted “Papaaaa” and ran into the kitchen with his eyes wide open in fear. The child imagined the worst thing, and looked - the cat was alive and healthy, happy, enjoying her share. My husband and I laughed for a long time after that.
"These are cats"
My mother moved to the village. She is a dog lover and doesn’t like cats, but she can’t do without one in the yard; someone needs to catch mice. I came to visit her one day and saw that there were at least a dozen mustachioed and striped ones wandering near the house. Mom buys milk for them from a neighbor, pours it into a basin and crumbles bread there. I look at this picture, at the happy, fluffy faces, and say:
- Mom, is it that you fell in love with cats? You have a lot of them here...
“My cat is that red one,” he points. – The rest just come to “earn extra money” and take turns carrying mice.
Pause. Sighing heavily, my mother added:
- It is possible, of course, that they are carrying the same mouse. These are cats, after all!
“Psychologist for a cat?”
My brother and his wife moved to Hong Kong, and two cats live in their apartment. They learned from local friends that in the city you can use the services of a psychologist for cats. Like, it will help if the pet started to behave strangely or its behavior simply became problematic.
My relatives remembered this service when one of the cats annoyed them with its presence in the bedroom. The door is closed - and she sits in front of it and yells. Nothing helped stop her from doing this. They turned to that same miracle specialist. He advised them to scare the cat in the bedroom so that it would be afraid to go there in the future.
Every day they sat in a room with pots and banged on them with metal scoops. It had no effect on the cat. She probably thought that her owners needed a psychologist, or even a psychiatrist.
"Satan"
One day we got together with friends at my house, there was nothing to do, we surfed the Internet and found an article about how to summon the devil. Of course, nothing worked out, though. A couple of days later, a cat came into my apartment. At first I thought that it would be great to live with him, I was even afraid that he and the dog wouldn’t get along. How wrong I was. On the very first day, the dog was hiding in horror from this fiend under the bed, and I was hiding at home from people because my whole face was scarred from the claws of this devil.
I decided to take him to the vet to get the necessary vaccinations, but the cat thought differently - he tore the doctor’s clothes, and at home he gave me “punishment” by breaking a couple of jars of jam and scattering all my clothes around the room. I gave this cat the name Satan because I realized that we did call the devil that night, only he was a little busy then.
"Who did it?"
Our cat has an irresistible love for bags; he loves to crush and fiddle with them. Everything would be fine, but he does it at night, when everyone is trying to sleep. Recently we were at the market and bought ourselves a three-liter jar of honey, which we put in a bag to make it easier to carry. So, our cat decided to play with this particular bag, and at some point he apparently stuck his head into the handle of the bag and hit the sofa.
Of course, he scared himself terribly and ran to escape from an unknown misfortune, and with such force that he tore the bag halfway from the kitchen to the room. The sounds from this, of course, were not exactly quiet, so a minute later the whole family was standing next to a jar lying on its side and a bag without a handle, which was on the cat sitting next to it. He looked at it all with inexpressible surprise, as if he, too, was trying to sleep and was now asking: “Who did this?”
"Search Cats"
My husband smokes, I really don’t like it, but I can’t convince him. We constantly quarrel with him because of this, it got to the point that I threw cigarettes in the trash, in the toilet, or just on the street. This really infuriated my husband and he swore. I love him very much, so I decided to wean him off smoking more gently.
This idea came to me when I read about dogs in the army and police. There was an article about how they are taught to detect drugs by smell. I thought, cigarettes are also a drug, and cats also have a good sense of smell. Do you get the idea? Yes, I trained cats to eat cigarettes, and now they find them everywhere and chew them. It’s impossible to smoke them after this, I pretend to be surprised by the cats’ behavior, and everything turns into a joke.
"Happy cat"
There are few windows in my apartment. It's almost summer now, and my heating is centralized, so the radiators don't work. It turns out that they now cool the whole house, and since there are only one or two windows, it’s colder in our apartment than outside. To keep the cat warm while I'm at work, I wrap him in a blanket.
At first I was afraid that he would crawl out of it and freeze in the end, but it turned out that the cat does not at all want to leave the heated place. I don’t know whether he learned to wrap himself up again or not, but when I arrive, I see the cat in the same place with inexpressible happiness in his eyes.
"Lizard"
My cat turned into a lizard. I'll explain everything now. It was a child’s birthday, so that everything went as expected, they hung balloons on the chandelier. And not two or three, but just a big cloud. Balls have three states. Everyone knows this: when they are inflated and tend to the sky, deflated, we buy them in this state, and the balloon doesn’t seem to have deflated yet, but I realized that it won’t reach the Sun and is now hanging there, gloomy and sad, living out its week .
We have just entered this stage. The strings of the balls were long, so now they are almost lying on the floor. Apparently, these were unusual balls, but an ancient Egyptian artifact that turns all cats into snakes and lizards. How else can we explain that the cat now moves only at the speed of an airplane and exclusively by crawling?
"Offended Cats"
I love cats, so I have three of them, and they are all twins. They shed at the same time, in the spring, so I think it’s not worth telling you what’s happening in the apartment at this time. It feels as if some evil, despicable brownie is shaving them at night, by the morning new hair grows, but the old ones are scattered in all corners. The vacuum cleaner is already clogged, and the broom is covered in wool. I decided to shave them.
And since March and April were not very warm, I waited until May so that the cats would not freeze without fur. And now, finally, the first thaw, 25 degrees has remained for two days, and I sit down to shave them. We talked for a long time about the need for this procedure. We agreed that in the summer the wool would not accumulate excess heat, and it would be less cool. And what do you think? The warm days are over and the rains have begun. There is no heating, the apartment is cold, the cats are still freezing. And now they walk and look at me offended, and they are also deliberately shivering from the cold. It really breaks my heart...
"Cucumbers"
My mother-in-law lives in the village, she has a vegetable garden there, we periodically come to her to grow potatoes, and just to help. Once again, she asked us to help with the cat. I ask, what's wrong? He seems to be sitting quietly by the stove, generally sleeping. While we were working outside, I never saw him.
It turned out that they and their neighbors were experiencing the First World War in miniature. The mother-in-law's plot and the neighboring one were at enmity. She herself did not want this war, but the army did not ask her. More precisely, not an army, but an ill-fated cat. He wanted to recapture territory from his neighbors so much that he began to carry out sabotage on them. He stole cucumbers from the plot. Yes, we were shocked too, but the cat really stole cucumbers and then ate them.
"Nightmare"
I never had cats as a child, but recently my parents got themselves Murka, a black cat. I would call it not Murka, but “The Nightmare of All Russia.” I'm 25 years old, I don't seem to be a cowardly guy, but this... It scares me. We live with our parents in different cities, and recently I came to visit them for a week. So that you understand how capricious this one is, I’ll tell you about my usual night hike. I am a night owl, that is, a person who gets up and goes to bed late. Usually, when everyone goes to bed, I sit on the Internet and just relax.
And somewhere, at one in the morning, I go to the kitchen, drink water, and then sleep. On the very first day, the cat drove me into a trap. I drank water and was about to sleep, but Murka thought otherwise. She stood up at the exit and began to hiss. Yes, deep down I understood that it was unlikely that she would kill me now with a lightning-fast jump, but I didn’t want to face the wrath of this creature. Standard methods, such as using a towel, waving your hand, or screaming, did not help. I admit, a twenty-five-year-old guy had to call his mother to save him from an evil cat.
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