Booms, Hides, and Human Hugs: A Cat’s Guide to Surviving Fireworks Season

by admin | Jul 1, 2025 | Cat Care & Welfare

Hi. I’m Pickles. Tabby. Rescue. Professional napper. And on July 4th? Certified under-the-bed survivalist. Every year, I hear the booms start early. I smell the smoky air. And no matter how cozy my blanket fort is, it’s not enough to stop the trembling. I don’t...

Stars, Stripes & Strays: The Real Meaning Behind Our 4th of July Collection

by admin | Jun 30, 2025 | Fresh Off the Catwalk

This Independence Day, we’re fighting for freedom of another kind. While many celebrate July 4th with fireworks and flags, at GiluCats, we’re using it as a moment to reflect on what freedom really means—for the cats who live outside the safety of a home, and for the...

How Fireworks Impact Feral Cats—And What You Can Do About It

by admin | Jun 28, 2025 | Cat Care & Welfare

Explosions in the sky aren’t just loud—they’re life-threatening. To humans, fireworks mark freedom and celebration. But to cats—especially feral and community cats—those sudden flashes and booms feel like an ambush. With hearing far more sensitive than ours and no...

The Invisible Toll of Kitten Season: Rescue Burnout and What You Can Do About It

by admin | Jun 24, 2025 | Community Engagement

Behind every saved kitten is a rescuer who hasn’t slept, skipped meals, and is running on hope and caffeine. Summer is kitten season—and while social media is filled with heartwarming rescue stories, the reality for the people behind them is often invisible and...

Is Your Cat an Alien? 6 Signs They Might Be from Another Planet

by admin | Jun 19, 2025 | Community Engagement

They’ve stared into the void. They’ve communicated with things you can’t see. And they’ve knocked your phone off the counter for reasons beyond science. If you’ve ever suspected your cat might be a little… otherworldly—you’re not alone. In fact, we’ve collected some...