Monthly Archives: September 2019

Mindful Monday – My Cat Loves Me—She Loves Me Not

Does your cat truly love you—does she really care? There’s a lot of controversy around the emotions of the “ordinary housecat”. They’re aloof, yet they adore human contact; they’re indifferent, but they might actually be capable of a feeling similar … Continue reading

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Frivolous Friday – Left Paw-Right Paw

So is your cat a righty or a lefty? Have you been watching which paw he leads with when he plays, bats a ball around, reaches for your hand wanting a petting? Which paw does she use most often to … Continue reading

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Thoughts for Thursday – Cats of a Different Cloth

Not all cats are created equal. There are cats whose ears are too large, cats with wimpy, rat tails; odd body shapes; or an un-attractive face. Some cats have too many toes, a crooked tail or odd eyes. There are … Continue reading

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Wild (And Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – Missing Cats: In Photos, That is

Photographing cats is a real test in patience. I’m so glad we’re no longer buying film and paying to have it developed because the cats I photograph—mine and others—would be costing me a fortune. I sometimes believe I get more … Continue reading

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Newsday Tuesday – Happy Cat Month

September is happy cat month. We all want a happy cat, right? In fact when I asked the question last week, “If your cat could respond, what question would you most like to ask her?” one woman wrote, “Are you … Continue reading

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Mindful Monday – Deaf Pet Awareness Week

Most of us who have been fascinated by cats for any length of time have heard that a white cat with blue eyes is prone to congenital deafness. And this carries true into many breeds of cat, not just a … Continue reading

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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 – Kittens Becoming Cats

  Everyone loves a baby anything—horned toad, bird, rabbit, lion, buffalo, crocodile—it doesn’t matter. Babies are adorable. But kittens are the cutest thing going. I think it’s kind of fun to see how a kitten matures. Sometimes it’s hard to … Continue reading

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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – Ask Your Cat a Question

Have you ever gazed at your cat from across the room or as she sits at your feet and wondered what she’s thinking? If only your precious cat—the one you’re so close to—could communicate so that you can understand what … Continue reading

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Newsday Tuesday – Less Adoptable Pet Week

Have you ever found yourself caring for a less adoptable pet—one with a deformed leg, an eye missing, blindness or deafness, for example? What about a cat with a nasty disposition or a bad habit. I think most of us, … Continue reading

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