Category Archives: About Cats

Yesterday, I listed ten hazards for cats particularly during the holidays. Now, we’ve all had cats that survived poinsettias in the house, angel hair, tinsel, and metallic bows—before we knew these things were potentially dangerous to our cats. And, those … Continue reading →

It may seem like a strange notion to consider your cat a watch-cat—something like a watch-dog. But if you’ve had cats for any length of time, you’ve probably learned to pay attention to her body language. A cat can tell … Continue reading →

We all know that the Internet is rich with cat photos and videos. Cats are celebrated through stories, cartoons, jewelry, clothes, and even songs (I have a whole album of songs featuring or about cats). But in some cases, the … Continue reading →

What’s more soothing than having a purring cat in your lap or watching a cat play or nap or simply seeing a picture of a cat? In London, a group calling themselves Citizens Advertising Takeover Service (C.A.T.S.) gave subway commuters … Continue reading →

We all know how popular cats are. They’ve practically taken over the Internet with their cute antics, gorgeous photographs, and interesting tales of courage, stamina, intuition… The last statistic I saw indicated that cats rule around fifteen percent of the … Continue reading →

“There are two means of refuge from the misery of life — music and cats.” Albert Schweitzer “Cats are connoisseurs of comfort.” James Herriot “I have lived with several Zen masters — all of them cats.” Eckhart Tolle “Authors like … Continue reading →

Last Monday I offered ideas for respite from the campaign. Here are a few stories that will also help. Check out the picture of the kitten dressed in a sock-sweater after being rescued during Hurricane Matthew. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/cat-sock-sweater-hurricane-matthew_us_57fe3b9de4b0d505a46b2878?utm_hp_ref=cats Here are some … Continue reading →

Earlier this month, we featured feral cats in this blog. I want to add more to that topic today. The official National Feral Cat Day was October 16. Alley Cat Allies established National Feral Cat Day in 2001 in order … Continue reading →

Is your cat a cuddler or does he prefer to sleep and nap alone? I find cats’ snuggle habits (or lack of) interesting. I’ve had standoffish cats who would only allow you to pet them on occasion—practically giving you full … Continue reading →