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Monthly Archives: March 2020
Newsday Tuesday—The Adventuring Cat
I love reading stories of camping, hiking, mountain-climbing, canoeing cats. I generally check out the photos for any indication that the cat is frightened or that he has been coerced into taking the hike or swim against his wishes. On … Continue reading
Posted in About Cats, Activities for Cats
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Mindful Monday—The Corona Virus and Your Cats
It didn’t occur to me that cats could get the Corona Virus, but this is a question posed by some pet owners and the answers may surprise you. As many of you in past weeks, I’ve been sick, but I … Continue reading
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Frivolous Friday – You Adopted a Cat? What Inspired You?
All of us with cats have stories about how we acquired them. We find them by accident, we rescue them from a variety of situations, or we seek out a particular breed. We buy cats, invite strays into our homes, … Continue reading
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Thoughts for Thursday – The History of the Klepto Cat Mysteries
An actor wants to be seen, a singer and a lecturer want to be heard, and a writer wants to be read. It’s a thrill to receive positive feedback from the work that you do. For me, it comes in … Continue reading
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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – Cats in High Places
Do you have ladders, platforms, and cat walks in your home for your cats? Cats love to hide out under furniture, in boxes, cupboards, cat trees, blanket-tents and such, but they also like to climb and play king/queen of the … Continue reading
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Newsday Tuesday – The Emotional Support Cat
We’ve all heard of cats waking their family when fire breaks out in the home. We’ve seen videos of cats fending off coyotes, saving a child from a dog attack, and protecting her kittens from an intruding animal, for example. … Continue reading
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Mindful Monday – How “Supportive” is Your Cat?
I think most of us would scoff at this question. I mean what happens in your household when you try to sleep in or when you want to take a nap after a hectic day? What about when you feel … Continue reading
Posted in Living With Cats
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Frivolous Friday–You know You’re Sick When…
Again I must apologize for being absent. I’m still struggling with some sort of virus. Been to the doctor–got antibiotics–got worse before finally feeling better. I’m not used to this and I don’t like it. Even neighbors are saying they’re … Continue reading
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Newsday Tuesday –Catty March
Every single month there are celebrations and “holidays” related to our pets. You’ve read some of my posts related to “take your pet to work day,” “hug your cat day,” “visit a cat shelter day,” “answer your cat’s questions day,” … Continue reading
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Mindful Monday – Sick With Cats
No, I don’t mean sick of cats, but sick with cats. How do your cats react when you’re too sick to keep to your usual routine? We all know that most cats don’t do well with change, especially when it … Continue reading
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