Category Archives: About Cats

Feline Fun Friday— National Catio Day

Are you taken aback by the number or cat-related “holidays”? I am. Here’s a new one on the books, established just last year: Today is National Catio Day. Why? Apparently this is to bring awareness to an alternative to allowing … Continue reading

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Meowy Monday – How Cats Move Us

Cats have been used in advertising for years. I have a large poster with pix of adorable cats promoting a variety of products—cat food and litter, of course, but also matches, sewing thread, department stores, hats, mortgage companies, biscuits, milk, … Continue reading

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Feline Fun Friday – Which Olivia will I wake up to today?

This is a question I ask nearly every day. Why? As you know, Olivia is a calico and she has her moods. She can be energetic, playful, wildly athletic, and eager for an audience that cheers her on. She can … Continue reading

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Paws Up for Wednesday – What’s New Under the Cat’s Paw?

Most of us adore cats—all cats, any cat no matter their background. I don’t know about you, but I love meeting up with new cats and seeing cat antics on the Internet. Cats are all catlike, yet they come in … Continue reading

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Feline Fun Friday—International Cat Rescue Day

Tomorrow is International Cat Rescue Day. If you’ve been thinking about adding to your feline family, this is a good day to do it. I’m still working to save the little orange tabby that’s roaming free in my neighborhood. That … Continue reading

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Paws Up for Wednesday – World Spay Day

I cannot understand why in this day and age, with so many cats being abandoned and left to fend for themselves and so many being euthanized every year, why cat owners do not have their cats neutered/spayed. But the evidence … Continue reading

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Meowy Monday – Keep Your Cats Close

I’m interested in some of the judge shows on TV—well, an author needs a break from writing and the curiosities that come up in some of the cases keep the brain active. Sometimes you see cases to determine custody of … Continue reading

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Feline Fun Friday – Are Cats Really Aloof?

It used to be that the cat’s nature, when compared to that of a dog, was described as aloof (distant, detached, unfriendly, remote, unapproachable, snooty). Does this describe your cat(s)? I didn’t think so. There’s new evidence and beliefs about … Continue reading

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Paws Up for Wednesday – Support Your Local Cat Shelter

Monday we discussed what you can do to protect the feral cats and homeless neighborhood cats. If you aren’t aware of needy cats in your area, and you’d like to help cats, consider reaching out to one or more local … Continue reading

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Meowy Monday – Provide a Cozy House for an Outdoor Cat

Winter’s not over yet and there are still cats living out of doors without shelter. You may be aware of some in your neighborhood, and you want to help, but how? Build or buy a cat shelter. You can purchase … Continue reading

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