Category Archives: About Cats

Yesterday we talked about alleviating stress in cats, today I’d like to explore the concept of cats as stress relief for us. I don’t know about you, but I smile when I see a cat on facebook, on the street, … Continue reading →

Sometimes our cats get stressed—a stranger comes to visit, they’re taken to the vet against their will, a noisy truck rumbles past the house, an alarm sounds, another cat walks through the yard or someone they know and trust leaves … Continue reading →

Many of us embrace a cat that shows up on our doorstep or that reaches out to us as we walk past their pen at a shelter. I’ll bet you have a story of at least one cat that chose … Continue reading →

Do you share a cat? I’ve learned over the years that cats develop a different relationship with each person in a household. A cat might closely bond with one person and tolerate the others. She may entice one family member … Continue reading →

Did you see the viral image of the cat who got stuck in the potato masher? It’s one of those hand-held mashers that one could never imagine being a problem for a cat, unless the cat has the capacity to … Continue reading →

I read a lot of stories and articles about cats because I’m interested in cats and because I enjoy sharing new concepts and fascinating cat tales with you. I love it when someone sends me a story, and I can … Continue reading →

Have you seen cats with a split face—half orange and half black, for example, or half black and half white? There may even be cats with a face that is half mottled and half tabby. Hmmm, I wonder??? I’ve seen … Continue reading →

Have you heard about the cats in the forefront of a mayoral race in New York City this year? One of the candidates, known for many things, including his propensity for rescuing cats, used some of those cats in his … Continue reading →

A whole lot of us got a dose of working from home last year–some companies have continued the work-at-home style for those employees that do well with it. I’m used to it. I’ve almost always worked at home and that’s … Continue reading →