Category Archives: About Cats

Meowy Monday– Little-Known Cats of the World

Every once in a while I celebrate unusual and little-known cats in this blog. I’ll focus on a new or unusual breed or write about an obscure wild cat. Some of you know that one of my favorite wildcats is … Continue reading

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Feline Fun Friday –Respect Your Cat Day

Yesterday was Respect Your Cat Day. Why do we need to be reminded to respect our furry feline friends? The other day I was having lunch with a fellow cat (and dog) person. She asked if my cat, Olivia, is … Continue reading

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Feline Fun Friday – The Right Way to Pet a Cat

I thought this was a good topic for Cuddly Kitten Day, which is tomorrow.  If there’s one thing a cat person truly loves to do it is to cuddle with a kitten or a cat. for some of us, it’s … Continue reading

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Paws Up for Wednesday — Favorite Cat Toys

I’ve had a lot of cats over the years and some of them have unusual preferences in toys. Lily adored Beany Baby-type small stuffed toys. She especially enjoyed bringing her favorites to me each morning as a gift. She didn’t … Continue reading

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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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