Category Archives: Cat Stories

Newsday Tuesday – Ahoy—it’s the Ship’s Cat and Other Cats in the News

Some of you might be wondering how many of those ships stuck at the Suez Canal were carrying cats. Or is it just me? I didn’t get an answer to that question, but I did find out that some of … Continue reading

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Newsday Tuesday – Cats (and Dogs) in the News

There’s more news about cats these days than at any other time in history. You find stories about cats in newspapers and on newsfeeds. There are many blogs featuring cats, and videos galore, not to mention books–both fiction and nonfiction. … Continue reading

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Mindful Monday –- Saga of a Lost and Found Kitten

Neighbor Laura texted me one day last week asking to borrow one of our cat carriers. Laura and Russ are dog people. They lost two dogs this year—one just died in front of them without warning. Damn 2020! So much … Continue reading

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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – Cute Cat Stories

Have you read the one about the lucky saucer? Here it is—still containing the British terms and spellings: “In front of the local butcher’s, an art connoisseur noticed a mangy little kitten lapping up milk from a saucer. The saucer, he … Continue reading

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Mindful Monday – Favorite Cats in Spirit

We all have them—memories of cats that once graced our lives, but that no longer live in this dimension. Almost anyone who has ever loved an animal knows the pain of losing that precious pet. Even those who tried my … Continue reading

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Thoughts for Thursday — A Cat Named Carrot

This story is just too entertaining and cute to not share. So that’s what I’m going to do. Thank you, Virginia, for sending it to me. It’s about a cat named Carrot. The photos are absolutely adorable and so is … Continue reading

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Newsday Tuesday – The World’s First Meowntaineering Cat

I love this story of Gary the MEOWtaineering cat. Gary is a 5-year-old rescue who had gone through a serious surgery to repair a badly broken leg. He was a bit skittish when James adopted him—he’d hide under the bed … Continue reading

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Thoughts for Thursday – Will You See the Movie, “Cats?”

I’ve been telling you about the coming of the movie “Cats.” And I’ve been eagerly awaiting the movie myself. I wanted to compare it to the musical. I was curious as to how they’d handle the movie version. I think … Continue reading

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Mindful Monday – I Don’t Write for Children

Truly, this is something I’m often accused of. “Oh, you write those cute little books for children.” “You’re a children’s book author.” No I’m not. And those of you who read the Klepto Cat Mysteries know that I don’t write … Continue reading

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Newsday Tuesday – You’re Not a Crazy Cat Lady After All, and More Cat News

People send me some interesting stories about cats who are out and about and I also search the internet and other sources for fascinating tidbits about cats. Here’s one I got a kick out of. In Japan, guards at the … Continue reading

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