Monthly Archives: October 2016

Mindful Monday –Your Cat’s Snuggle Habits

Is your cat a cuddler or does he prefer to sleep and nap alone? I find cats’ snuggle habits (or lack of) interesting. I’ve had standoffish cats who would only allow you to pet them on occasion—practically giving you full … Continue reading

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Frivolous Friday – Would a Cat Really Do That?

I have a lot of fun writing my Klepto Cat Mystery stories. As some of you know, there’s been quite a surge of cozy mysteries with cats coming out in recent years. I’ll be sharing information about a new series … Continue reading

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Thoughts for Thursday – Keeping Up With Catscapades

I’ve been blogging for many years. I used to write a blog for authors. Since I’ve been writing the Klepto Cat Mysteries, my focus has been—you got it—cats. I’ve been blogging here at the Catscapades blog site since 2009. Over … Continue reading

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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – Hero Cats

We all love a good hero story and when it involves cats, they’re all the more intriguing. Here are a few that might warm your heart. Pudding went to work to save her human the very day she was adopted. … Continue reading

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Newsday Tuesday – Service and Therapy Cats

Could your cat become a service animal? While many professionals discount the idea of cats being trained as service animals, some seem to come by it naturally. Believe it or not, cats have been known to alert their owners when … Continue reading

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Mindful Monday – Black Cat Month

October is black cat month. Do you know why? So that every administrator for every shelter, every owner of a black cat, and every citizen who knows of a stray black cat will be aware of the dangers for these … Continue reading

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Frivolous Friday – Cool Cats

There’s probably not another creature in the universe who can become (or appear to be) as relaxed as the cat. However, is she really as relaxed as she seems? Just step into the room where she’s sleeping or make some … Continue reading

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Thoughts for Thursday – Neighborhood Cats

I love my inside kitties and I advocate for cats to be loved inside the home—only to go out on a harness and leash or a cat-proof outdoor pen or catio. But I do enjoy seeing neighborhood cats out and … Continue reading

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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – Wild Cats

Did you enjoy the fun interview Sneaky-cat did with Rags-cat? If you missed it, the link is in yesterday’s blog post–October 4. Today I’d like to treat you to a few images of some of our domestic cats’ ancestors. Aren’t … Continue reading

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Newsday Tuesday – Rags is Interviewed by Sneaky

Sneaky is a new cat on the block—he’s featured in one Cobble Cove Mystery and is eager to present his second. He invited the star of the Klepto Cat Mysteries, Rags, to an interview session at his blog. You might … Continue reading

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