Monthly Archives: February 2022

Meowy Monday – The Angst of Moving With a Cat

As if it isn’t stressful enough to move, throw one or more cats into the mix and you’ve created the potential for an episode of off-the-charts anxiety. But it doesn’t have to be that way. What’s the solution? Trade your … Continue reading

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Feline Fun Friday – How to Entertain a Bored Cat      

Olivia is a year old. She has plenty of toys and interesting cat condos, tunnels, furniture to play on. She has perching places at several windows where she loves to watch the neighbors, their pets, and wild birds. We’re here … Continue reading

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Paws Up for Wednesday – Why Are Cats So Suspicious?

Have you ever wondered why your cats are so suspicious? They sneak up on things—even toys they’re familiar with. They sniff their food and treats before eating it as if they suspect you’ve laced it with poison or something. They … Continue reading

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Meowy Monday – The Pallas Cat Revisited

YYou may have noticed that I’m rather fascinated by the unusual and mysterious Pallas’ cat, an elusive small cat first discovered by German, Peter Pallas in 1776—nearly 250 years ago. This cat, considered the original grumpy cat, lives in cold, … Continue reading

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Feline Fun Friday – Questions People Ask Authors

Budding and potential authors as well as readers are interested in the author’s life. I’ve been writing for publication for nearly 50 years. Here are the two most frequently asked questions I get. First: “How do you come up with … Continue reading

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Paws Up for Wednesday – Other-Abled Cats

My grandson and his wife just adopted the sweetest kitten. He’s an ordinary grey kitten. There’s nothing really special about him, until you get to know his sweet purr-sonality and until you know the rest of his story. Rip, named … Continue reading

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Meowy Monday – Feline Fears Defined

Do your cats have unusual fears? Sure a cat might be afraid of a boisterous dog—but certainly some cats make friends with the family dog. Loud noises and unexpected sounds are high on the list of things cats fear. A … Continue reading

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Feline Fun Friday – Peek-a-Boo Cats

Cats love to hide and they’re good at it. Your cat might hide during a play session with you so she can practice her hunting maneuvers—you know, the one where she jumps out when most unexpected and attacks a toy … Continue reading

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Paws Up for Wednesday – The Art of Keeping Cool Cats Warm

I feel almost guilty for enjoying bright sunny days through most of December, January and now into February with temps in the 70s and 80s while so many of my friends are buried in snow and ice. The outdoor cats … Continue reading

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Meowy Monday – Cats and Kids

Some of you know that I am blessed with a lot of children around me. My three daughters gave me six grandchildren and now I have eleven great-grandchildren from the age of eighteen-months to twelve years. And most of them … Continue reading

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