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Category Archives: Cat Care
Newsday Tuesday – Folks Who Foster Felines
Our local humane society has put out a call for foster families for cats. I did some research and discovered that this is happening all over the US. Some people, who are staying home during the pandemic, are also enjoying … Continue reading
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Newsday Tuesday – Ordinary People Helping Stray Cats
I know many people who have gone out of their way to help feral cats. Some take any homeless cat into their home and heart. Some of them establish shelters and begin professionally helping homeless cats. Many others do what … Continue reading
Posted in About Cats, Cat Care, Feral Cats
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Frivolous Friday –Very Unique Shelters for Cats
The weather, in some parts of the US is starting to change with the season and our nights are becoming cooler. It’s that time of year when those who work with feral cats scramble to make sure they have shelter … Continue reading
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Thoughts for Thursday – Tire Shelters for Cats
Say what? Yes, it’s evidently a new concept and quite a good idea for keeping feral cats safe and warm in winter. People rehabilitate old tires and create shelter for homeless cats. Here’s a picture of a kitty tire condo: … Continue reading
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Thoughts for Thursday – You Are Your Cat’s Lifeline
While at the Cat Writers Conference last week, I met a lot of cat experts—experts in cat travel, cat safety, cat training, veterinary care, healthy diets for cats, cat rescue, specific cat breeds, the cat show circuit, judging cat shows, … Continue reading
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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – It’s Still Kitten Season
Have you seen ads in your newspaper and messages in your email and snail mail boxes lately about the abundance of kittens needing homes or assistance? Shelters are begging for help of all kinds. More kittens are showing up at … Continue reading
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Newsday Tuesday – Cats in Trouble
Cats and curiosity go together and this sometimes gets our feline friends in trouble. Here’s a short list of CAT-cidents I’ve witness with my own kitties or have heard about. If your cat’s reading this with you let me say, … Continue reading
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Frivolous Friday – When You Move a Cat
As you know we’ve been concerned about Smokey’s big move after losing his favorite person. It is not uncommon for a cat to be displaced when his human becomes ill or dies, moves and leaves the cat behind, develops an … Continue reading
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Newsday Tuesday – Have You Chosen Your Cat’s Godparent?
Yesterday I shared a happy-ending story about Smokey’s sudden loss and his rescue. You may recall the article I wrote for Cat Fancy some years ago featuring the importance of choosing a godparent for your pets and some tips for … Continue reading
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Mindful Monday – A Sad Ending and a New Beginning for Smokey
You might recall my mentioning Smokey, my mother’s cat, a time of two or three over the years in this blog. You’ve seen numerous photos of him. He’s also my model for Rags in the Klepto Cat Mysteries. I chose … Continue reading
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