Category Archives: About Cats

Today would have been Lily’s 12th birthday. We lost her a year ago next month to chronic kidney disease. She was diagnosed when she was a kitten and under treatment all her life. She had two setbacks during that time … Continue reading →

Most of you who have lived with cats for many years, know that there is only one way to successfully pet a cat—that particular cat’s way. Rub a cat the wrong way and you may get a nip or a … Continue reading →

Kinky, quirky, silly, fun—whatever your terminology, we all agree that cats can be a little bit crazy. Olivia has brought a lot of laughter to this house with her antics. She gets the zoomies and tears around here like a … Continue reading →

We’re all counting on there being life after the pandemic, but this may not be something your cat is looking forward to or that she will adjust to easily. Experts are especially concerned about pets that were adopted during the … Continue reading →

This has been quite a year. We’ve had the opportunity to learn a lot of things we never thought we’d need to learn—how to be more self-sufficient, how to ask for help, how to be alone, new ways to reach … Continue reading →

We talked about whiskers being kitty radar this week. But what about a cat’s ears? They could be considered a cat’s antennae. If you watch a cat’s ears, you’ll see that he has quite a range of motion. While the … Continue reading →

One of the most remarkable and intense aspects of a cat is the eyes. There’s something mesmerizing about a cat’s eyes. You’re attracted to them. When a cat looks at you, you can’t look away. You sometimes feel drawn into … Continue reading →

I’d like to share two happy cat stories today. One involves a cat who found her way home because of a chip—and I don’t mean a potato chip. The second story tells of cats changing minds and lives. Muffin disappeared … Continue reading →