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Monthly Archives: June 2020
Newsday Tuesday –Cats: Who Rescued Who?
We’ve heard about cats alerting their family to a house fire. We all read about a cat attacking a dog that was bothering a boy on a bicycle. In my Klepto Cat Mystery series the starring cat, Rags, does this … Continue reading
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Mindful Monday – The Business of Cat
As you know, there are thousands of businesses focusing on products for and about cats, from fancy foods to designer cat clothing, gigantic jungle gyms, and scads of cat motif items for those of us who adore cats and want … Continue reading
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Frivolous Friday – Name That Cat!
If you’ve been following this week’s blog posts, you’re probably ready for a lighter, more uplifting topic. So I thought I’d end the week on a happier note—focusing on when you finally find that purr-fect new addition to your loving … Continue reading
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Thoughts for Thursday – When Your Cat Grieves
First, let’s establish whether or not an animal can grieve. Those of you who have had cats and other animals for any length of time—you know the answer. Absolutely animals feel and express emotion. You’ve seen your cat’s happy dance, … Continue reading
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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – Adopting a Cat in 2020
Okay, so you feel that enough time has gone by. You’re past the most painful part of your grieving, and you’re ready to welcome a new cat or kitten into your home without any expectations. You’re open to getting to … Continue reading
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Newsday Tuesday – Adopting After a Pet Loss
Is there a right way and a wrong way to grieve the loss of a pet? Experts say that it can take three weeks to three months to work through the grieving process. As I alluded to yesterday, it often … Continue reading
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Mindful Monday – Losing Lily: How I’m (not) Coping
It’s still adopt-a-pet month. Since I’m revving up to fill an empty space in my home and my heart, this topic is in the forefront of my mind. All week we’ll discuss how people deal with the loss of a … Continue reading
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Frivolous Friday – Cats Living the Good Life Out-of-Doors
While our cats don’t go outside, I still enjoy the concept of cats frolicking in the flowers, enjoying the sun’s rays, and visiting neighbors who welcome them. After all, inside or out, cats still display wild instincts. They stare out … Continue reading
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Thoughts for Thursday – Cat Cafés During Pandemic
Cat cafés have been cropping up everywhere since the first one opened in Japan in 2005. Then 2020 came along and everything changed. The cats were adopted or taken in by foster families and the cafés closed. Some will probably … Continue reading
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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – What’s Your Cat Preference?
Yesterday we learned more about the Toyger breed. I thought it would be fun to explore some of the most exotic cats that people choose as pets. When I became interested in cat breeds as opposed to just cats, my … Continue reading
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