Monthly Archives: November 2022

Paws Up for Wednesday – Why Do Cats Cross Their Paws?

I’ve had many cats over the years—some pure bred, but mostly mixed breeds of unknown backgrounds and I don’t recall any of them crossing their paws when they relaxed. Olivia, our two-year-old calico crosses her paws almost every time she … Continue reading

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Meowy Monday – How Old is Old for a Cat?

Flossie, a partially blind and deaf tortie died recently in London at the age of almost 27 years. She held the Guinness World Book title of oldest living cat. However, further research shows that there have been cats reported to … Continue reading

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Feline Fun Friday – Adorably Quirky Cats

Most of the cats I’ve loved have had a quirky side. They had a habit that seemed un-catlike to me. I’ll bet you can say the same about the cats you’ve known. Some of them are amazing hunters, for example, … Continue reading

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Paws Up for Wednesday – Make it a Happy Thanksgiving For Your Cat

Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow from the Klepto Cat and Calico Cat team to all of Rags’s and Olivia’s fans. Make sure you keep it safe for all of your pets. Some of the dangers include an inside pet sneaking out with … Continue reading

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Meowy Monday – A NEW Cozy Cat Mystery for Christmas

I’m happy to see the interest in my latest Klepto Cat Christmas story—Rags Rocks Christmas. The reviews are wonderful. One reader calls the story “heartwarming.” Another reader tells me she read it twice. Yet another one says the story was … Continue reading

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Feline Fun Friday – Which Cats Are the Best Mousers?

Have you ever wondered if one breed of cat is a better hunter than another? Some say females are more eager and successful mousers. I’ve also heard that calicos make the best barn cats. Well, the topic came up as … Continue reading

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Paws Up for Wednesday – Introducing a Cozy Mystery of a Different Color

Today I’d like to tell you about a new book you might enjoy from friend and colleague, Debbie De Louise. It’s her second book in her second mystery series, The Case of the Parrot Loving Professor (A Buttercup Bend Cozy … Continue reading

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Meowy Monday – For Your Holiday Reading Pleasure

I’m excited to share the news. Klepto Cat Mystery Book 60 has been published and is ready for your reading pleasure. I think you’ll like this one because it’s a Christmas story. I don’t come out with a Christmas story … Continue reading

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A Special Holiday Announcement–NEW Christmas Story

I don’t come out with a Christmas story every year, but this year is special. When I sat down to start writing Book 60 in the Klepto Cat Mystery series a lovely story began to emerge. It was so unique … Continue reading

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Feline Fun Friday – The CATastic History of Cats in Colorado

Here’s another article I think you’ll enjoy—especially if you have ties to cats and to Colorado. It seems that people in Colorado—especially in the Denver area—love-love-love their cats. In fact it is told that the first cat café to open … Continue reading

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