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Monthly Archives: July 2020
Frivolous Friday – National Paperback Book Day
I’d hoped to introduce our new fur-baby, Olivia, to you today—after a 5-week wait to meet her in purr-son. But your introduction will have to wait until Monday, as we haven’t met her yet ourselves. Today! It happens today. She’s … Continue reading
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Thoughts for Thursday – Cats Favorite Hidey Holes
Since the domestic cat still shares over 95% of their DNA with tigers, it isn’t surprising that they have a tendency to want to hide out and blend in sometimes like a big cat will do in the wilds. Where … Continue reading
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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – Find the Real Cat
I guess I’ve been isolating for too long—do ya think? (For me it’s been since mid February as I was sick in bed for almost a month. COVID? Who knows?) During isolation, I’ve been chasing cats around with the camera. … Continue reading
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Newsday Tuesday – How to Help Pets in 2020
This is day two of National Feed a Rescue Pet Week. Did you send in a donation or deliver pet food to a local shelter or rescue group? Maybe you’d like to do something special and you’re not sure what … Continue reading
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Mindful Monday – National Feed a Rescue Pet Week
Everyone is struggling to some degree this year. While many of us are at least able and willing to shelter at home and take extra special care of our cats and dogs, this scenario isn’t universal. Thousands—dare I say millions—of … Continue reading
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Frivolous Friday – Cats in High Places
Cats in trees is just about as common and traditional as kittens and cream, puppies and children, Lady and the Tramp… In fact I often stop to photograph a cat climbing a tree when I’m out and about. I also … Continue reading
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Thoughts for Thursday – Things I Learned From My Cat
Nine more days until I meet my new kitty, Olivia. And I’m preparing in every way. Yesterday I talked about what to expect when you bring a new cat into your home. You may have had cats most of your … Continue reading
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Wild (And Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – Cats, Masters of Change
Have you ever noticed how much a newly adopted cat can change your household and even you? That’s because each cat comes with a different personality, traits, habits, and activity level. What can you expect to change? Practically everything. Your … Continue reading
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Newsday Tuesday – Cats as Healers
Those of us who clean litter boxes every day, wipe up urfed fur balls, endlessly vacuum and sweep and dust cat fur and litter, also receive wonderful benefits of having cats around. We love watching them, interacting with them, snuggling … Continue reading
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Mindful Monday – Read and Hug Your Cat–Not Necessarily in That Order
It’s true that a large percentage of people never read a book after high school or college, but statistics show that more people are reading more books during the pandemic. I say good for you! It’s the perfect time to … Continue reading
Posted in Activities for Cats, Living With Cats
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