Monthly Archives: May 2022

Meowy Monday – A Most Responsible Kitten (and More)

Did you see the story of Binx, the kitten tagged the most responsible kitten around? He was found with a litter of very young kittens and they say he stayed with them until they were all rescued. It’s a sweet … Continue reading

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Feline Fun Friday – Does Your Cat Know Her Name?

Olivia comes running (or strolling) almost every time I call her name. I say almost because, well, you know how cats are. They are predictable in that they’re not. If you read about cats, you may have noticed an increase … Continue reading

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Paws Up for Wednesday – Saving Fire Cats

Fires happen—house fires, wildfires, and other types of fires—and cats are sometimes victims. Most often they will run away when a fire becomes threatening. Some get lost and never return or they return to rubble and can’t find their people. … Continue reading

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Meowy Monday – Writing About Cats

What’s the big deal about cats? I don’t know, maybe you can tell me. For some of us, cats have always been a big deal. There’s just something intriguing about those furry, whisker-faced, dumplings. Who could have predicted, however, that … Continue reading

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Feline Fun Friday – The Dreaded Cat Carrier

Grandma used to take her cat to the veterinarian in a pillow case. I have to wonder how many pillow cases were ruined in the process. I watch some of the veterinarian shows and see people bringing their cats to … Continue reading

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Paws Up For Wednesday — Winn Foundation Becomes EveryCat

You’ve probably heard of the Winn Foundation, but did you know that the work they’ve done over the last half century may have helped keep your cat healthy and give her longevity that may not have been possible in years … Continue reading

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Meowy Monday – NEW Klepto Cat Mystery

It’s true—there’s a new Klepto Cat Mystery. This is Book 57 of the Klepto Cat Mysteries. It’s the third Klepto Cat Mystery published this year and my 6th book for 2022. (We’ve published 3 Calico Cat Mysteries this year, too). … Continue reading

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Feline Fun Friday – Olivia’s Becoming Socialized

Olivia was somehow separated from her mother at about eight-weeks old when she was rescued from under a house in the Los Angeles area, along (with her siblings). She was one frightened kitten—oh so frightened. She was trapped, taken to … Continue reading

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Paws Up for Wednesday – Calico Cat Mysteries Signing Event

Yes, I’ll be signing and pawtographing Olivia’s books at a new bookstore in Santa Paula, CA Saturday, May 14, 2022. Yay! It’s a long-time coming because, as you know, the Calico Cat Mystery series (featuring Olivia) was created during a … Continue reading

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Meowy Monday – National Hairball Awareness Day

All cats do it—they cough up hairballs—also known as tridrobezoars or bezoars. What are they, where do they come from, and why are we celebrating them? If you’ve had a cat for any length of time, you’ve probably found gooey … Continue reading

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