Category Archives: About Cats

A sleeping cat is adorable. I love seeing a cat curled up, eyes closed and relaxed. So sweet. And aren’t their choice of sleeping areas interesting? OMGosh, they can make the most ordinary item extraordinarily cute just by climbing in … Continue reading →

We have two cats with two very different sets of table manners, and I like to think this is a  reflection of their background. Sophie is a dream when it comes to manners. She doesn’t beg for food ever. She … Continue reading →

This is a new one on me. Have you heard of the Nebelung (NAY-bel-ung) cat? She looks something like a Russian Blue with long hair, but breeders say this isn’t the case. However, the Russian Blue is certainly in the … Continue reading →

“Who can believe that there’s no soul behind those luminous eyes?” “In a cats eyes, all things belong to cats.” “A cat can close his eyes and keep both ears awake.” “If you want to know how to love, get … Continue reading →

Indoor versus outdoor cats—it’s created a controversy for eons. I spoke with a neighbor last night about her indoor/outdoor kittens (who are almost a year old now). She was concerned because her cats are getting rather hefty, but said it … Continue reading →

While a passing stranger or an occasional guest might see your cat as one-dimensional, you know the truth. Your Fluffy or Tiger is a cat of many faces—and his purr-sonality isn’t displayed solely through his demeanor. You know when your … Continue reading →

You probably don’t give your cat’s tongue much thought, unless she licks you. Then you might recoil from the sandpaper feel of her cute, little pink tongue. Have you ever wondered why a cat’s tongue is so rough? Just like … Continue reading →

Is there no end to breeders creating new cat breeds? We’ve made cats taller, leaner, squattier, cobbier. We’ve bred cats with long fur, short fur, and no fur—curly, straight, and in between. And what about their ears? I guess the … Continue reading →