Monthly Archives: June 2021

Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – Your Cat’s Signature Move

As we discussed recently in a post, all cats come with unique and charming traits and may develop some interesting habits. I’ve known dozens of cats—each with something different about them. You probably have, too. I’ve shared a lot here … Continue reading

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Newsday Tuesday – Have You Heard of the Chinese Mountain Cat?

In recent days, a team of researchers from China, Malaysia, Russia, and the US learned something new about cats. The domestic cat does not share any DNA with the Chinese Mountain Cat. I hadn’t even heard of the Chinese Mountain … Continue reading

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Mindful Monday – Cats We Will Never Forget

Today is throwback Monday. Here’s my post from June 27, 2010—eleven years ago. A cat person who lives into their 60s, 70s and beyond, can conceivably know dozens of cats and kittens over a lifetime. I am such a person. … Continue reading

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Frivolous Friday – Cool Cats

It’s getting warm out—HOT in some places. Your inside or outside cat is probably changing some of her behavior and habits. Our cats have given up their cozy beds. We can store those away until the cool fall breezes and … Continue reading

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Thoughts for Thursday – Carousing Cats

While I haven’t had an outdoor cat in years, I’m always happy to see cats out and about while I’m walking, or to see neighborhood cats lolling in my backyard or curled up in my birdbath. I always wonder where … Continue reading

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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – Does Your Cat Get It?

When you talk to your cat, does she understand? Does she know by the words or the gestures that it’s time to eat? Sophie actually seems to figure it out by what’s on TV. She stares at the TV sometimes … Continue reading

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Newsday Tuesday – Let’s Celebrate the Number One Cat

Saturday, June 19, was Garfield’s 43rd birthday. That date is now a national holiday celebrating the famous cartoon character. Jim Davis created Garfield in 1978 using his grandfather as the model—yes, in name and in character. His grandfather was named … Continue reading

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Mindful Monday – Fun With Cats 

A friend, colleague, and fellow cat writer coined a phrase in an email over the weekend—a phrase that I wish I’d said. I’m preparing for a blog tour and the company who is helping me with that contacted Debbie de … Continue reading

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Frivolous Friday – You’d Better Believe Your Cat Needs Grooming Help

Some cats need extra special attention because of their fur type. However, we’ve found that all cats should be groomed. It’s good for the cat’s health as she will swallow less fur when she grooms herself, it’s a great bonding … Continue reading

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Thoughts for Thursday – What’s Happening in the Klepto (and Calico) Cat Factories

We’ve just published Book 52 of the Klepto Cat Mystery series. The print and kindle versions of A Whisker Away are both available at Amazon.com. Order the print version and receive an autographed copy at https://KleptoCatMysteries.com. I’ve finished the first … Continue reading

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